REDUCER, PIPE

This contract solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense's ASC Supplier OEM Division, requests quotes for 18 units of a pipe reducer (NSN 4730-01-474-7225) with a delivery requirement of 158 days after order. The solicitation number is SPE4A5-26-T-9349, with responses due by March 12, 2026. It emphasizes compliance with federal regulations related to the use of covered telecommunications equipment, domestic material restrictions including the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, and small business program representations. Offerors must disclose any use of non-domestic materials and are encouraged to submit quantity ranges due to fluctuating demand, allowing buyers flexibility without additional administrative burdens. The solicitation also outlines procedural updates, such as the upcoming requirement for all contractors to register via the DLA’s Account Management & Provisioning System (AMPS) to access the Vendor Shipment Module (VSM), with mandatory schema updates for those using VSM WebServices. Notably, Fast Pay is not applicable, and additive manufacturing processes are generally excluded unless explicitly authorized. The solicitation provides guidance for offerors who may wish to submit a "no bid" with an anticipated quote date to help manage procurement timelines and avoid unnecessary solicitation cancellations. Interested parties can seek assistance from the APEX Accelerators program to enhance their government contracting capabilities. The point of contact for the solicitation is Rasulbek Kilichev.