Request for Proposal, SPE4A513R1544 is being issued on 9/27/13 with a closing date of 10/8/13. This item is currently sole source to General Electric (CAGE 99207), NSN 2840-01-214-9714, PR0050484976, Cowl and Dome, Unrestricted, Part Number - 6900T40G02. This solicitation is for a total quantity of quantity 56 each. All pieces are to be delivered in 157 DARO or best possible delivery. The solicitation terms include FOB: Destination and Inspection/Acceptance: Destination. Configuration Control applies. Automated Best Value System (ABVS) will apply. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

The provision at 52.2112-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. The provision at 52.212-2 regarding Evaluation of Commercial Items is applicable. All offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to the acquisition.

A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DIBBS Website https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ on the issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select "Requests for Proposal ( RFP ) / Invitation For Bid (IFB)" from the menu under the tab "Solicitations." Then search for and choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (PDF). 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. Any questions relating to this procurement should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Kim Banks-Jackson, at 804-279-5646.