FILTER ELEMENT, FLUID
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The Department of Defense, through DLA Land and Maritime, is conducting market research to identify qualified companies capable of supplying filter elements for fluid filtration under a potential future solicitation. This effort is not a request for quotes or proposals, but rather a sources-sought notice aimed at gathering information to support the development of an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) which could span from 1 to 5 years. Interested firms are invited to submit a brief capabilities statement that details their company information, including business size and socio-economic classification, along with product manufacturer details and relevant commercial documentation, such as brochures and invoices. This will assist in determining whether the items are considered commercial under FAR Part 12 or if they must be procured under FAR Part 15, which may require more stringent cost and pricing data. Respondents are requested to complete and return a market survey and associated spreadsheet within seven business days from the posting date, either expressing interest or providing a negative response with reasoning. The information submitted will help shape the solicitation and is voluntary; respondents bear any costs associated with their submissions, which are not binding offers and will not be reimbursed. The point of contact for submissions and inquiries is Edwin Caraballo, who can be reached via email or phone at the DLA Land and Maritime office in Columbus, Ohio. This market research activity supports a NAICS classification of 333998, focusing on the manufacture of fluid filtration components, and is essential for determining the feasibility and approach for the forthcoming contract award.
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Full Description
This is not a request for either a quote or proposal. This announcement is considered market research in accordance with FAR Part 10. The purpose of this synopsis is to identify qualified companies capable of performing on a solicitation for the NSN(s) listed in the spreadsheet.
Note: ADQ(s) total is an estimate only and may change in the actual solicitation.
Submittal Information
All responsible sources are invited to respond. Interested firms should submit a brief capabilities statement that clearly demonstrates the ability to provide the items indicated. The capabilities brief should include, at a minimum, the following:
- Company name, address and point of contact with telephone, fax and email information.
- Company DUNS, CAGE Code, business size and socio-economic classification.
- The name and part number of the manufacturer whose product you would be supplying (city and state).
- Brochures and descriptive literature for the products described above, invoices, if considered to be a commercial item.
The statement of interest and capability should be forwarded to the Acquisition Specialist at Email: Edwin.caraballo@dla.mil.
As this is only a request for information, companies may respond via email.
Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) are not considered offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI is for market research purposes only. Any information submitted is at the company's own expense. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs associated with submission of capability statements in connection with the market survey. Any information provided is voluntary.
Fill out both the market survey questionnaire and spreadsheet to the best of your knowledge, and return within five (7) business days. Negative responses (including the reason why you do not want to anticipate) also be returned within the desired timeframe so we can make a timely determination on whether or not a Long-Term Contract acquisition is possible. Upon receipt of a completed Market Survey, we will further develop the package and forward to our Buyers. The information contained in the survey and spreadsheet will be used to generate a realistic and beneficial solicitation.
DLA Land and Maritime is considering a solicitation, and subsequent Award, of an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the item(s) on the attached Market Research spreadsheet. The resultant IQC could potentially range from 1 to 5 years in length.
The resultant solicitation will be issued either in accordance with FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items or FAR Part 15 – Contracting by Negotiations. In order for to determine if an item is commercial, documentation is needed, (i.e., commercial invoices which shows sales history to non-government entities. Based on that documentation, the Government will determine if your items are commercial per the definition found at FAR 2.101(b). Commercial invoices will help the Contracting Officer make that determination.
Submit the proof of commerciality (commercial invoices to non along with the market research package. Note: Without adequate proof of commerciality, the acquisition will have to be issues as a non-commercial (FAR Part 15) procurement, which may require Certified Cost and Pricing Data.
All interested parties are invited to express your interest in this procurement by completing the attached Market Survey and returning to the Acquisition Specialist, Edwin Caraballo via email at Edwin.caraballo@dla.mil.