This agency proposes to issue solicitation, SPE4A6-21-R-0115, for long-term strategic contract that will include NSN 1430-01-362-7494 Converter, Signal Data. 

 A total of 1 NSN is targeted for this contract effort. It is anticipated that 1 NSN will be priced for the initial contract award. The proposed action is intended to be awarded as other than full & open competition as an unrestricted procurement that will result in a single award. The Procurement Item Description (PID) cites a configuration drawing (DRAWING NR 18876 MIS-10012) with one approved source of supply which is Ruhle Companies, Inc. CAGE 07411 part number 13023914.  Government First Article Test (FAT) is applicable. The proposed contract will be for a total 1 base year plus 4 option years for a period of performance of 5 years. Letters expressing interest in subcontracting provided to the Contracting Officer will be forwarded to the identified manufacturer.

This is solicitation is proposed to be a non-commercial effort. The proposed contract will be a firm fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) part 15.  Item is not a Critical Safety Item (CSI). NSN 1430-01-362-7494 Converter is the item that have been identified for this current action. If other NSNs are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately. NSN is FOB destination with inspection and acceptance at origin/origin for stock locations within the Continental United States (CONUS).  Higher quality requirements are applicable.    Unit of issue is EA.  Surge and sustainment is not required.  The Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) for the base year and each option year is 62 each.   The guaranteed minimum quantity for the base year only is 16 each.     The minimum delivery order quantity for the base year and all option years is 16 each.    The maximum delivery order quantity for the base year and all option years is 62 each.    The maximum annual contract for the base year is 93 each for a total of 465 each for all 5 years.     The requested delivery is 185 days after receipt of order (ARO) if FAT is waived or 350 days if FAT is required.  The highest priority weapon system code is 62A with an end item of Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (MLRS).  The solicitation will be posted on or around December 3, 2020 with a closing date of January 5, 2021. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies.   Final contract award decision may be based upon Price, Past Performance, and other Evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.  A copy will be available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. RFP/IFB(s) are in portable document format (PDF). To download, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy will not be available to requestors.