This acquisition includes the purchase of a code and part number item where ESE, INC. (1GN08) P/N 1220YMK301A and ULTRA ELECTRONICS LTD (K0653) P/N 1220YMK301A are the approved manufacturer and/or have supplied the item in the past.  The intent is to award an indefinite quantity type contract for a one year base and four option years.  Solicitation and NSN will be available for download on the Internet at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil on its issue date.  Hard copies of this solicitation are not available.  For questions on the content of the solicitation contact the primary point of contact.

                 NSN(s): 5930-01-267-7147

                Item Description:  Switch, Rotary

                Manufacturer's Code and Part Number (if applicable):  ESE, INC. (1GN08) P/N 1220YMK301A and ULTRA ELECTRONICS LTD (K0653) P/N 1220YMK301A

               Quantity (including option quantity):  235

Unit of Issue: Each

Destination Information:  VARIOUS DLA STOCKING LOCATIONS

Delivery Schedule:  AS NEEDED

All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. There are no technical drawings/bid sets available.  This solicitation is being posted under other than full and open competition requirements in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1).  One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to an Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer. 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.

The solicitation will be available at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil on its issue date of 10FEB2012.  The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government.  The total duration (base plus option years) shall not exceed five years.  While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.