JACKET, FLYERS, LEATHER, A-2, AIR FORCE PGC#02014

Pre solicitation notice for Jacket, Flyers, Leather, A-2, Air Force, PGC#02014, NSNs 8415-01-258-6397(s) NOTE: This is a pre-solicitation notice, not a solicitation. The solicitation has NOT yet been issued. Fixed-Price, Indefinite Delivery Type Contract (IDTC) is anticipated for Jacket, Flyers, Leather, A-2, Air Force. Solicitation SPE1C1-17-R-0052 will be issued as an unrestricted basis. It will consist of a Base Term and three 1-year Options. Quantities: BASE: Annual Estimate Quantity (AEQ) 1,920 unit/ MIN 480 unit/ MAX 2,400 unit with three term options. OPTION 1 THRU 3: AEQ 1,920 unit/ MIN 480 unit/ MAX 2,400 unit Jacket, Flyers, Leather, A-2, Air Force: Shall be made in accordance with specification FNS PD 98-02 DATED 16 APRIL 1998 and PATTERN DATE: 28 FEBRUARY 1998 All materials used in the fabrication are to be furnished by the successful offeror. Inspection and Acceptance is at Origin and shipment is FOB Destination. The item will be procured on a FOB destination basis and delivered to Peckham (Lasing, MI -VSTG), Pendergrass (Pendergrass, GA - VSTJ) and Travis (Austin, TX VSTZ). Production Lead Time is 150 days after date of award. Solicitation SPM1C1-17-R-0052 will be evaluated under Best Value Source Selection Procedures with the following evaluation factors: Product Demonstration Models (PDM) and Technical Risk, Past Performance Confidence Assessment, and Small Business Support (Socio-Economic Consideration). It is anticipated this solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) on or after February 2016. All offerors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). All responsible sources may submit offers which, if received in timely fashion, shall be considered. DLA Troop Support has developed a web-based system that allows manufacturers the ability to request specifications, patterns and drawings on our contracting page. 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