ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2012

Solicitation for End Item: C130. NSN: 1560011426695, Longeron; Lockheed Martin, CAGE 98897, p/n 342986-14. PR 0046139294. DELIVERY SCHEDULE FOR PRODUCTION UNITS IS 274 DAYS AFAA. Government FAT: one TE = 2 each. Configuration Control item. NAICS is 336413. This is a 100% small business set aside after exclusion of sources. Approved/intended sources: 23162, 3H683. FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. This is a Request for proposal for a Definite Quantity Contract for 54 each. Export control specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and can not be furnished by the Government. Configuration control applies. Solicitations between $25,000 and over will be made in writing. Request for a written proposal, please submit offers to fax # (804) 279-4437. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select Search RFPs. Then choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (pdf). To download and view these documents you will need the lasted 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. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. PPIRS for best value. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

This solicitation includes provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encourged to access the Procurex system and review the Reverse Auction help tutorials at https://dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to particpate in an auction.