Barbed Tape, Concertina Wire

The Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP), a key component of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), plans to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) under solicitation number SPM8E6-10-R-0007 for the procurement of 20 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) related to Barbed Tape and Concertina Wire. The procurement will be conducted as an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a one-year base period plus three one-year option periods, totaling up to four years. The solicitation is divided into three separate LOTS based on the estimated demand for the items, with one LOT designated as a Small Business Set-Aside and the other two open to all qualified bidders. The total estimated contract value over the potential four-year period is approximately $7.25 million. This acquisition is subject to compliance with the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. The solicitation is identified under NAICS code 332618, which relates to small business standards of up to 500 employees. Interested parties can access the solicitation details through the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS website, with an expected award date around February 8, 2010. Contract questions and procedural inquiries are to be directed to Contract Specialist Wendell Beres, who can be contacted via email or phone. The contract aims to ensure steady and reliable supply of barbed wire products to meet defense requirements through a flexible purchasing structure, providing opportunities for both small businesses and unrestricted competitors.