This agency proposes to issue solicitation, SPE4A6-21-R-0252 for long-term strategic contract that will include NSN 4030-01-622-9684 Shackle.

 A total of 1 NSN is targeted for this contract effort. It is anticipated that 1 NSN will be priced for the initial contract award. The proposed action is intended to be awarded as other than full & open competition as an unrestricted procurement that will result in a single award. The Procurement Item Description (PID) cites approved sources of supply Columbus McKinnon Corporation CAGE 90202 part number 866AP and Oshkosh Defense LLC, CAGE 75Q65 part number 3790083. The proposed contract will be for a total 1 base year plus 4 option years for a period of performance of 5 years. Letters expressing interest in subcontracting provided to the Contracting Officer will be forwarded to the identified manufacturer.

This is solicitation is proposed to be a non-commercial effort. The proposed contract will be a firm fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) part 15.  Item is not a Critical Safety Item (CSI). NSN 4030-01-622-9684 Shackle is the item that have been identified for this current action. If other NSNs are subsequently added, as defined by the terms of the contract, they will be synopsized separately. NSN is FOB origin with inspection and acceptance at destination/destination for stock locations within the Continental United States (CONUS).  Higher quality requirements are not applicable.    Unit of issue is each (EA).  Surge and sustainment is not required.  The Estimated Annual Demand (EAD) for the base year and each option year is 2,708 each.   The guaranteed minimum quantity for the base year only is 677 each.     The minimum delivery order quantity for the base year and all option years is 677 each.    The maximum delivery order quantity for the base year and all option years is 2,708 each.    The maximum annual contract for the base year is 4,100 each for a total of 20,500 each for all 5 years.     The requested delivery is 46 days after receipt of order (ARO).  The highest priority weapon system code is 39A and end item is Missile Patriot.  The solicitation will be posted on or around February 25, 2021 with a closing date of March 25, 2021. Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) applies.   Final contract award decision may be based upon Price, Past Performance, and other Evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.  A copy will be available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil. RFP/IFB(s) are in portable document format (PDF). To download, you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy will not be available to requestors.