NSN: 4235-01-450-9763, Pad, Absorbent

Solicitation will result in an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a base year plus 4 option years.  Solicited unrestrictive on an Other than Full and Open competitive basis.  Pricing will be evaluated on the Estimated Annual Demand (EAD).

Guaranteed Minimum Quantity: 161 BG
Estimated Annual Demand: 644 BG
Maximum Annual Contract Quantity: 644 BG

Automated Best Value Model - The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT: 60 MONTHS
DURATION OF CONTRACT PERIOD: 12 MONTHS

FOB: Origin, Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
Delivery: 35 days after receipt of order (DARO)
DLA Direct (STOCK)

Based on market research, the Government will use the policies contained in Part 13.5.

Suppliers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).  Annual updates to suppliers' registration will be required.  For registration procedures and information, visit the World Wide Web at http://www.sam.gov

A copy of the solicitation will be available via DLA Internet Bid Board Systems at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the same issue date cited in the RFP.  From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Request for Proposal (RFP)/Invitation for Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations".  To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.  This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com.  A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors.  The solicitation issue date is July 10, 2015.

Solicitations between $25,000 and over will be made in writing.  This is a request for a written quote; please submit offers to fax number 804-279-4165.

All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered.