Presolicitation Notice

This contract involves a fixed-price purchase order for 850 units of the item identified by NSN 9515015442256, to be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot in Red River, Texarkana, Texas. The procurement will be conducted through a commercial Request for Quote (RFQ) following the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12 and 13.5, utilizing a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection method as outlined in FAR 15.101-2. The acquisition is unrestricted, allowing all responsible vendors to submit quotes which will be evaluated by DLA Troop Support. The expected solicitation release date was August 16, 2018, with all quotes to be submitted electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Vendors are responsible for registering in the System for Award Management (SAM), obtaining the RFQ themselves, and monitoring for amendments to remain compliant. Incomplete submissions or failure to respond as required will result in disqualification. The solicitation is identified by the number SPE8E518Q0470 and is categorized under NAICS code 332321. Points of contact for this acquisition include Wanda M Hill, Contract Specialist, and Alex Taddei, IST Chief, providing support and clarifications as needed. All communications and quote submissions are to be handled electronically through the designated government portals, ensuring transparency and adherence to established procurement procedures. The award will be made strictly based on the lowest priced quote meeting technical acceptability criteria, reinforcing a competitive and fair acquisition process.