modification kit, marine hardware and hull

Proposed solicitation, SPM7M212R0004 is for NSN 2040-01-506-5518. Item is a modification kit, marine hardware and hull, manufactured by Juniper Elbow Inc. (97537), part number JE-538-MK-WTKIT. Solicitation is for a total quantity of 2858 KT, 1139 KT to be delivered to Tracy CA 95304-5000, 1719 KT to be delivered to New Cumberland PA 17070-5002. A 75% option is included, which may be exercised at award or a later date. FOB destination, inspection and acceptance is at origin. A 120 day delivery is required. Solicitation is unrestricted. This acquisition is for supplies for which the government does not possess complete, unrestricted technical data, therefore the government intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources under authority of 10 USC2304(c)(1). All responsible sources may submit an offer which shall be considered. Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. Dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer. This solicitation will be made available on its issue date of 11-10-11, at HTTPS://WWW.DIBBS.BSM.DLA.MIL/ . PLEASE NOTE:THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE UNTIL THE ISSUE DATE. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. A written offer is required and is to be returned to the Bid Room at Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 3990, Columbus OH 43218-3990, or can be faxed to +1 (555) 000-0000. In addition, submission of proposal by electronic commerce (e-mail) is allowed. Emailed proposal shall not be transmitted directly to the buyer. Submit e-mailed proposals to the Bid and Abstract Room at: contact@example.gov E-mailed proposals cannot exceed 15 MB. NO OFFERS SHOULD BE EMAILED OR FAXED TO THE BUYER. In a final rule contained in the Federal Acquisition Circular 01-26 (Item 1, FAR Case 2002-24) published in the Federal Register on December 20, 2004, the Federal Acquisition Regulation was amended to require offerors to submit representations and certification electronically via the Business Partner Network. Offerors are required to complete an Online Representations and Certification Application (ORCA). The ORCA can be found at http://orca.bpn.gov.