Artist's Brush (1870)

DLA Troop Support is set to issue a 100% small business set-aside solicitation for the acquisition of an artist's brush identified by NSN 8020-00-201-1870, under solicitation number SPE8E7-16-Q-0064. The contract will follow the specifications outlined in the basic drawing NR 14153 RE-002011870, revision D dated April 2, 2015. The procurement will be conducted through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process, with the solicitation posted on the DLA Internet Bid Board System after May 9, 2016. The contract will establish a long-term agreement consisting of a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods, with a total contract ceiling of $2 million. Proposals must include firm-fixed pricing for the base year and comply with the solicitation instructions once available. The estimated annual quantity to be procured is approximately 95,807 units, with deliveries required within 90 days after the date of order. Delivery will be FOB origin to continental U.S. depots for stock, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Transportation and packaging responsibilities will follow first-destination rules. Pricing adjustments for option years will be allowed under the Economic Price Adjustments clause. Interested small business vendors must submit proposals through DIBBS, ensuring they follow all solicitation guidelines. The place of performance is Philadelphia, PA, and the contracting officer for this opportunity is Jessica Sheaffer, reachable via the provided contact information.