PIN, GROOVED, HEADED

This contract is a definite quantity procurement for 9,645 units of a specific item identified as PIN, GROOVED, HEADED HEADLESS, with NSN 5315-01-009-5468 and part number 4036T45P01. The acceptable manufacturers for this part are limited to Sterling Machine Company Incorporated, White Engineering Surfaces Corp., and Engelhard Corporation, each supplying the same part number. The acquisition is conducted under FAR part 13.5 procedures and is set aside exclusively for small businesses, with the requirement that the items be supplied on a stock basis only. The delivery location is the Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna, New Cumberland Facility in Pennsylvania, with a delivery timeline of 120 days from award. Due to restricted availability of technical data, the government intends to limit the solicitation to a small number of sources, applying restricted competition rules under 10 USC 2304 c (1), although all responsible sources may submit proposals. The solicitation was issued on October 15, 2009, with proposals due by then, and the anticipated award date is November 30, 2009. The contract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency, with Lizandry Medina as the contract specialist and Decima Quaison-Sackey as the contracting officer. Interested parties can obtain solicitation documents through the DIBBS website. Contact information is provided for further inquiries. This procurement focuses on securing a critical component from approved manufacturers under a limited competition model, ensuring timely delivery to a federal distribution facility.