NSN 5342-01-180-2630, Coupling, Clamp, Grooved for a Long Term Contract (LTC), Weapon Systems Code VUN, Aircraft, Hornet F/A-18 (E/F), Source Control Boeing Company CAGE 76301, Approved Source: Hydraflow CAGE 24984, P/N 14J23-32C

This agency proposes to issue a solicitation for a long-term strategic contract, in accordance with P/N 14J23-32C, which will include one NSN: 5342-01-180-2630, Coupling, Clamp, Grooved. The proposed action is intended to be awarded competitively. This item is solicited on an Unrestricted Other than Full and Open Competitive basis. Terms are FOB Origin and Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. First Destination Transportation (FDT) Program applies. This item includes: Critical Application Item. Configuration Change Management. This item is not a commercial item. This item is a stock buy item. Requested delivery is 48 days. 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 682 EA per contract period. The contract will include a guaranteed minimum quantity of 171 EA (base year only) and a total contract maximum quantity of 5185 EA over the five years. The minimum delivery order is 171 EA and the maximum delivery order quantity is 682 EA. Surge requirements do 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 October 31st, 2016. 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.