Description:   NSN 1095-01-598-4471 - Combat Knife being bought in accordance with BENCHMADE KNIFE CO., INC. (041N2) P/N 3300BK.   Based on market research this item is a commercial item and will be solicited using FAR Part 12.  The total quantity required is 811 each to be shipped to (W25G1U) New Cumberland, PA  17070-5000.  There is also a 100% option for up to 1,622 each that may or may not be used.  FOB destination and inspection at destination is required.   This solicitation will be available on the Internet at http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp  on or around its issue date of 05/09/2013.  Hard copies of this solicitation are not available.   There are no technical drawings/bid sets available.  This solicitation is not set-aside for small business.  While price may be a significant factor' evaluations' will be held to "best value" procedure on the basis of: Price, Past Performance and delivery. The required delivery is 50 days.   All offers shall be in the English language and in US dollars.  All interested suppliers may submit an offer.