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This is a solicitation for the purchase of gloves (barbed wire handler). The solicitation is for a three-year base term contract with tiered pricing. The government will use part 12 acquisition of commercial items. The solicitation will be evaluated under best value trade-off source selection procedures. The contract is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract with a minimum quantity of 4,000 pairs and an annual estimated quantity of 15,880 pairs. Delivery destinations are listed. The solicitation is available on the DLA internet bid board system (DIBBS). Foreign content restrictions apply. Additional information regarding the solicitation can be found on the DLA DIBBS home page. The government's guaranteed minimum quantity is 4,000 pairs. The annual estimated quantity (AEQ) is 15,880 pairs. The contract maximum quantity is 71,460 pairs. A 30-day not-to-exceed quantity is 1,800 pairs. The gloves are used by the army, air force, marines, and navy. The monthly surge and sustainment requirements are in addition to the 30-day not-to-exceed quantity. The lead time for production is 180 days.

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) intends to negotiate with GPD Optoelectronics Corp for the purchase of custom ingaas photodiodes. The vendor must deliver 24 of one size and 44 of another. Delivery is FOB destination, and the lead time is 10 weeks. NIST will inspect the dimensions and spectral responsivity/external quantum efficiency of the photodiodes upon receipt. Payment is net 30 days after acceptance. The justification for sole-source procurement is the unique customization required.

The project involves repairing fences at Stilwell Park, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The contractor is responsible for all field investigations, surveys, plans, labor, supervision, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, third-party services, and other work necessary for the construction. The project has a specific period of performance (163 or 103 calendar days, depending on the option chosen), and the contractor must complete all work, including submittals, government reviews, material procurement, and final cleanup, by the completion date. The contractor must coordinate a preconstruction conference within 14 calendar days of receiving the Notice of Award. The contractor must also comply with all applicable codes, industry standards, and environmental regulations, including asbestos and lead-based paint compliance. Additional documents, such as the Environmental Protection Plan (Epp), and safety data sheets (SDS) are required. The contractor must also provide construction signs, storage areas, and coordinate utility outages. The project requires a prefinal inspection and a final inspection. The contractor must provide a detailed schedule with updated dates for the phasing outlined in the project phasing schedule for discussion and concurrence.

This RFQ is for a cable assembly, spec NSN: **** production lot test is required at the government facility. Offers must be from women-owned small businesses. The technical data package will be provided via the DOD Safe Site. Delivery is required within 360 days after contract award to Redstone Arsenal, AL. The government requires submission of other-than-certified cost or pricing data, if requested. Additional provisions and representations are not attached. The contractor must schedule operations to satisfy delivery requirements. The contractor must notify DLA within 15 days of receipt of order if the rated order cannot be fulfilled as written. Wood packaging material must meet ISPM 15 requirements. First article approval may be waived, with a completed waiver worksheet and supporting documentation. Minimum requirements for soldering electrical and electronic assemblies are the nonmilitary joint industry standard, ANSI/JSTD-001, Class 3. The contractor must establish and maintain an electronic electrical parts control program. Production lot test (PLT) is required at the government facility. The shipping documentation must contain the contract number and the lot item identification.

This is a sources sought synopsis (SSS) for market research by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) to identify potential manufacturing supply sources for a cable assembly (NSN: **** 01 476 ****, part number: ****) in support of the M DP Avenger weapon system. The requirement is restricted to unicor (IAW FAR ****). All businesses, including 8(a), small businesses, and small disadvantaged businesses, are encouraged to participate. Contractors must meet prequalification requirements. Interested firms should email inquiries to the specified address. The contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services, manufacturing production process, supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long lead parts procurement, material forecasting, obsolescence issues, and final delivery of assets.