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STRATEGIC METALS BUFFER PILOT

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SP8000-08-R-0017Federal

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The contract calls for commercial services to establish and manage a guaranteed available buffer inventory of specialty metals, specifically 300M and M50 steels, critical for selected weapon system repair parts such as torsion bars, bearings, and landing gear components. This initiative will utilize a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) approach to partner with a metals industry producer for reliable inventory management at a government-approved commercial site. The contract is a sole source acquisition directed to Latrobe Specialty Steel Company, based on their unique position as the sole steel supplier to manufacturers of these essential parts. The acquisition will be conducted under FAR Part 15 with an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract, including a one-year base period plus four one-year option periods, and an estimated contract value ranging from $500,000 to $12,000,000 over the entire term. The awarded contractor must ensure their solution does not disrupt existing commitments to current Department of Defense support contracts. The contract requires maintaining minimum and maximum inventory quantities of 504,670 to 885,810 pounds for 300M steel and 187,420 to 300,000 pounds for M50 steel, with consistent quantities throughout the base and option periods. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 331111, with Latrobe, PA, as the place of performance. The award’s period of performance begins at contract award and can be extended via options, with strict adherence to FAR guidelines governing sole source and contract extensions. Points of contact for the contract are Ralph K. Ellison and Sharon Blue.

General Info

Sole source contract with Latrobe for VMI-managed specialty steel inventory for weapon repairs.

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Contract Value

$4,968,114.59

NAICS

331111 - Iron and Steel Mills

Place of Performance

Latrobe Specialty Steel Company, 2626 Ligonier Street, LATROBE, PA, 15650, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

LATROBE SPECIALTY METALS CO, LLC

Award Issued Date

09/23/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedMay 12

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Ralph K. EllisonCONTRACT SPECIALIST

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Sharon BlueContracting Officer

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Full Description

STRATEGIC METALS BUFFER PILOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 5.101(a)(1), THIS IS A SYNOPSIS OF A PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION FOR COMMERCIAL SERVICES. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CONSTITUTES THE ONLY NOTICE. A SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND PROPOSALS ARE NOT BEING REQUESTED. Defense National Stockpile Center (DNSC), Fort Belvoir, Virginia: This is a Commercial Services requirement to acquire the commercial services necessary to establish, maintain, and manage a guaranteed available Buffer inventory of specialty metals (300M and M50) at a Government approved commercial site. The Government shall employ a contracting initiative known as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) which will focus on partnering with a producer in the metals industry to provide guaranteed availability and inventory management of these specific specialty metal items. The specialty metals are for selected weapon system repair parts. The parts were identified by the appropriate Department of Defense (DoD) military services as critical go-to-war repair parts. The categories of parts are torsion bars, bearings and landing gear components. Manufacturers of these selected parts indicated they purchase steel only from Latrobe Specialty Steel Company. The Government intends to proceed with a FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation action, with a - Directed'award (sole source) to Latrobe Specialty Steel Company, 2626 Ligonier Street, Latrobe, PA 15650 in accordance with FAR Part 6.302-3, Industrial Mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. The resulting contract award shall be Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type contract, with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA) clauses; with a one (1) year base period and four (4) one year option periods. The estimated range for this solicitation, including all option periods, is $500,000.00 - $12,000,000.00. NOTE: The Contractor's proposed solution(s) to fulfill the above requirement must not adversely affect its ability to contine providing these specialty metals to its current customers which are providing support to the DoD under existing government contract(s). Base Period: Period of Performance (POP) is 12 months from Date of Award. Option Periods: Period of Performance (POP) 12 months from Effective Date of modification exercising FAR Clause 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. The minimum and maximum quantities are constant for the base period and each option period. 300M Steel Min lbs 504,670 - Max lbs 885,810 M50 Steel Min lbs 187,420 - Max lbs 300,000 This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, sole source acquisition. NAICS Code 331111, small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This synopsis will be available on the World Wide Web at http://www.fedbizopps.gov and https://www.dnsc.dla.mil on or about May 13, 2008. If you have questions regarding this synopsis, please contact Ralph K. Ellison or Sharon Blue, Ph 703-767-5495/5477, Fax 703-767-5031.