Sensing Element Fire Tetector System

This contract involves the procurement of sensing elements for a fire detector system, identified by NSN 6340-01-182-0533, under solicitation number SPE4A613R1367. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Quantity Contract with a guaranteed minimum quantity of 15 units and an estimated annual demand of 90 units. The items must conform to Drawing 70051200, revision NR D, dated June 27, 1989, with part number 70051200-4, sourced exclusively from the approved supplier KIDDE Technologies (CAGE 61423). The solicitation is unrestricted but requires strict source and configuration control. Delivery terms specify FOB destination and inspection/acceptance at origin, with a required delivery lead time of 85 days after receipt of order. The sensing element is designated as a critical flight safety item and is not considered commercial. The solicitation document will be available electronically via the DIBBS website on or about August 28, 2013, with no paper copies provided. Interested parties must access the request for proposal through the DIBBS platform, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader for the PDF format. The contract is associated with the NAICS code 334511 and pertains to performance in Richmond, Virginia, ZIP code 23297. The contracting officer for this acquisition is Jesse J. Spruill, Jr., who can be reached via email or phone for inquiries. This procurement emphasizes strict compliance with safety and quality standards due to the critical nature of the part within flight safety systems.