This solicitation will contain one NSN for Arming Device, remote Launcher Tow Missile.  This solicitation will be solicited for award of a Definitive Quantity Contract, for a firm fixed price buy with no option for a QTY of 33 ea.  This is a 1C item.  This procurement will be solicited as a Partial Small Business set-aside.  FOB Destination with Inspection and Acceptance at Destination.  This item a part number from approved sources of supply: Applied Resources Corp, Cage 55987, P/N 12266374 and DRS Sustainment Systems Inc., Cage 20418, P/N 12266374. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.  Required delivery is 205 days ARO.  It is not a Critical Safety Item and it is not commercial.  This solicitation includes provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction.  Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Procurex system and review the Reverse Auction help tutorials at: http://dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. The solicitation issue date is on or about October 2, 2013. The anticipated aviation award date is November 4, 2013.

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