****- DLA RFI - Bis( 2, 2- dinitropropyl) acetal/formal ( BDNPA/F) - DISCLAIMER: This request for information ( RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote ( RFQ), invitation for bid ( IFB), or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any supplies o
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This is a Request for Information (RFI) from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate for planning purposes only. They are seeking information regarding the potential acquisition of bis(2,2-dinitropropyl acetal formal) BDNPF, consistent with MIL DTL ****, for the National Defense Stockpile. Interested vendors must submit a capability statement including general company data, socioeconomic statuses, CAGE code, UEI number, size of business, mailing address, and contact information. The statement should also detail direct and non-prime experience, relevant regulations, certifications, equipment, teaming/subcontracting intentions, and financial resources. Vendors need to provide material information such as production facility location, supply chain details, availability, pricing, specifications, impurities, testing methods, and frequency. Delivery information required includes typical lead times, safety concerns, subcontractor usage, origin locations, delivery capacity, spot delivery capabilities, discounts, preferred delivery and packaging methods, and any pertinent restrictions. Storage information should cover common conditions, safety/environmental concerns, typical storage duration, shelf life, environmental impact, regulations, material rotation, and safety concerns. Market information requested includes common end uses, anticipated manufacturing changes, material substitutions, market price changes, customer market sectors, and additional production capacity. General information includes provisions for agreements longer than one year, WAWF account status, willingness to provide sales data, and registration in SAM. gov. Responses are due by **** before 5pm EST and should be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * and ***@***. *. * with RFI BDNPF in the subject line. The response limit is 20 pages. This RFI is not a request for quote or an obligation to acquire supplies or services.
The bid notice states that responses must be received by **** before 5pm EST.
The bid notice states that payments are typically made within 30 days of invoice acceptance and invoices are submitted in arrears.
The bid notice requires interested vendors to provide a capability statement that includes general data, examples of direct experience as a prime contractor, examples of relevant nonprime experience, and identification of any regulations, certifications, or equipment they have or have used that are necessary to the function of this requirement.
The bid notice states that DLA Strategic Materials representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors.
