Driving Differentials
ID: SPRDL1-24-Q-0121Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND WARRENWARREN, MI, 48397, USA

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Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350)

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VEHICULAR POWER TRANSMISSION COMPONENTS (2520)
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    The Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, seeks industry partners to supply seven driving differentials, a firm fixed-price contract, with destinations specified. The solicitation, updated via Amendment 0001, extends the offer deadline to September 9, 2024, and opens the procurement to full competition, dissolving the small business set-aside. Key requirements include adherence to quality standards, delivery within 750 days, and compliance with various clauses on labor, small business utilization, and Buy American directives. Potential offerors should take note of the possibility of a reverse auction and ensure compliance with the necessary registration and training requirements.

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    The amendment dissolves the small business set-aside and reopens the solicitation to full competition. It extends the offer receipt deadline to September 9, 2024, and makes associated updates. The contract, for a firm fixed price, covers the supply of driving differential commodities. Delivery destinations are provided, with options for acceleration. Various clauses around labor standards, small business utilization, and Buy American requirements apply. The contractor must certify compliance with representations and provide country-of-origin details for supplies. This concise summary provides an overview of the amended solicitation's key points for potential offerors.
    The file details a solicitation for commercial items, specifically driving differentials, with a focus on the procurement process, delivery requirements, and quality standards. The government seeks a total quantity of seven driving differentials, to be delivered within 750 days of contract award, with a First Article Test (FAT) included. Vendors must submit their offers electronically, competing for a single award. The solicitation outlines methods of solicitation, including RFQ, IFB, and RFP, and specifies contract administration and inspection details. Notably, it emphasizes the need for compliance with higher-level quality standards, namely ISO 9001:2015, and includes provisions for special processes like welding and coating. The delivery schedule is flexible, with the possibility of acceleration. This procurement is a small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of supporting small businesses for this particular contract.
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