GROMMET, METALLIC

Offerors bidding on solicitation SPE4A6-26-T-46R3 for the metallic grommet with NSN 5325-00-231-6589 must comply with strict domestic sourcing requirements under the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, with the Berry threshold now set at $150,000; any non-domestic materials require full disclosure to the point of contact. The use of additive manufacturing for parts is prohibited unless specifically approved, and offers including such items will be disqualified. Contractors must not supply covered telecommunications equipment or services as defined by FAR 52.204-24 and DFARS 252.204-7016. Small business joint ventures must submit all required certifications for eligibility under designated small business categories. Due to fluctuating demand, offerors are strongly encouraged to quote quantity ranges to facilitate award flexibility without administrative delays, though this does not apply to Auto IDC. Fast Pay is not available for this solicitation. All vendors must register through DLA’s upcoming Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) to access the Vendor Shipment Module, with schema updates required for WebServices users by April 23, 2025. Any vendor unable to submit a quote by the closing date must file a “No Bid” on DIBBS with an anticipated quote date or explanation to avoid assumption of non-responsiveness. The delivery deadline is 170 days after date of award for a requirement of 989 units, with the point of contact being Jeremy Stokes at DLA’s Commodities Division.