The subject requirement is for the acquisition of NSN 5340012175068 (PADLOCK) .  An Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contract with a three year base period and two one-year options is anticipated. Applicable NAICS is 332510 and Small Business Size Standard is 750.

The solicitation will be unrestricted with other than full and open competition. Currently the only approved source/part number is as follows: SARGENT & GREENLEAF INC (53085) p/n 951-001.

The solicitation will be available on December 5,2023, at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp/. Hard copies are not available.  Increments and delivery schedule will be noted on the RFP.  This solicitation is being issued under the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program.  Inspection/acceptance will be either destination or origin depending on the quality requirements of the NSN and will be identified in the solicitation. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote, which shall be considered. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, past performance, delivery as described in the solicitation. 

Based upon market research, the Government is using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.

One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to an Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer.