COUNTER,ELECTRICAL

DLA Aviation at Philadelphia has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of an electrical counter, identified by NSN 6680-01-309-0174. This solicitation is issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) authority and is set aside for small businesses. The procurement requires delivery within 90 days on an FOB Destination basis. Only government-approved sources of supply are eligible for award, and distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead at the time of proposal submittal. The government intends to make a single award to the most advantageous offeror, utilizing a selection process where past performance is considered more important than price. Evaluation will include assessments of item, price, and supplier risk, with past performance ratings derived from the DoD Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). The contract includes rigorous compliance requirements regarding packaging, marking, and quality control. All items must be preserved and packaged according to MIL-STD-2073-1, with specific packing levels assigned based on shipment destination, such as Level B for domestic and most overseas shipments and Level A for overseas surface shipments. Marking must adhere to MIL-STD-129, and specific labeling is required for Depot Level Repairable (DLR) items and hazardous materials. Contractors must maintain a quality management system such as ISO 9000 or an equivalent. Additionally, the solicitation incorporates significant regulatory clauses, including Buy American preferences, cybersecurity standards for safeguarding covered defense information (NIST SP 800-171), and prohibitions regarding human trafficking and certain foreign telecommunications equipment. Invoicing and payment processing must be conducted electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.