83 -- Table, folding tent

The contract calls for the procurement of folding tables designed for tent use, compliant with military specification MIL-T-44382. The order requires a minimum quantity of 1,700 tables and a maximum of 4,000 units. The contract includes four option years, allowing for extended procurement over time, and is a 100% small business set-aside, ensuring participation exclusively from small business entities. Deliveries are scheduled to be made monthly, starting six months after the award, and the contract supports shipments to locations in New Cumberland and Barstow. The acquisition follows a Best Value source selection process that requires submission of a technical proposal, emphasizing experience and past performance, along with a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mentoring Plan to support small business development. The specific item under contract is identified by NSN 8340-01-327-7685. The solicitation, numbered SP0100-04-R-0086, was published in April 2004 and falls under NAICS code 314912. Interested bidders must provide detailed technical proposals addressing their qualifications and prior performance, as well as demonstrate compliance with the set-aside requirements and mentoring plan. The contracting officer for the solicitation is Rhoda F. Forman, who can be contacted via email or phone for inquiries. This contract represents a focused effort to procure military-grade folding tables while fostering small business growth and adherence to established military specifications.