NSN 5342-01-175-3592, Coupling, Clamp, Grooved, for a Long Term Contract (LTC), P/N 14J 12-32A, Weapon System Designator Code (WSDC) Z9N, AIRCRAFT, F/A-18, A - D, E/F, G (GROWLER)

This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term strategic contract, in accordance with Part Number 14J 12-32A which will include one NSN: 5342-01-175-3592, Coupling, Clamp, Grooved. The proposed action is not intended to be awarded competitively. This item is solicited on an Unrestricted Other than Full and Open Competitive basis. Configuration Control Applies. Sole Source Item. Approved Source: Hydraflow CAGE 24984. Terms are FOB Destination and Inspection and Acceptance at Origin. First Destination Transportation (FDT) does not apply. This item is not a commercial item. Item is a Navy Critical Safety Item. Higher Level Quality System applies. This item is a stock buy item. Requested delivery is 72 days ARO. Solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The contract will be effective for Base year period with provisions included to extend the terms of the contract up to four (4) option year periods. The estimated annual quantity is 1331 EA per contract period. The contract will include a guaranteed minimum quantity of 333 EA (base year only) and a total contract maximum quantity of 10345 EA over the five years. The minimum delivery order is 333 EA and the maximum delivery order quantity is 1331 EA. Surge requirements does not apply. Deliveries will be to DLA stock locations on the east and west coast. The final contract award decisions may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Reverse Auction help tutorials at: dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. The solicitation issue date is anticipated to be March 15th, 2019. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the Request For Proposal (RFP). From the DIBBS homepage, select "Requests for Proposal (RFP)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations." Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.