Shipping and Storage Containers (Engine, Transmission, and Transfer Case)
ID: SPRDL1-24-R-0120Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND WARRENWARREN, MI, 48397, USA

NAICS

Other Metal Container Manufacturing (332439)

PSC

SPECIALIZED SHIPPING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS (8145)
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    The US Department of Defense, through its Defense Logistics Agency, is seeking a firm to supply and deliver shipping and storage containers under a small business set-aside contract. The procurement aims to obtain a specific quantity of containers, identified by NSNs and manufacturer details, which must adhere to precise technical standards. Offerors should take note of the extended solicitation period, which now closes on August 8, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.

    The solicitation requires adherence to detailed technical specifications and mandates First Article Testing, with contractors responsible for obtaining necessary manufacturing data. Important dates to note are the submission deadline and the delivery schedule, which expects containers to be delivered within 660 days of the contract being awarded.

    This opportunity is significant for small businesses to contribute to the US military's logistics and operations. Interested parties should contact the procurement officer, Heidi Grulke, for further details.

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    The government seeks a firm-fixed-price contract for the supply of shipping and storage containers, with a total small business set-aside. The primary procurement objective is to obtain a specific quantity of these containers, which are identified by NSNs and manufacturer details. The containers must adhere to specified technical standards and packaging requirements, detailed in provided technical data packages. This information includes drawing and preservation instructions, and contractors are responsible for obtaining necessary manufacturing data. First Article Testing is mandated, with a 30-day government approval period, and contractors must possess supply chain traceability documentation. Delivery of the containers is expected within a specified timeframe, beginning after contract award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the point of origin, with an additional inspection provision for the first article sample. The contract incorporates inspection and quality requirements, including MIL-STD-1916 and ISO 9001:2015 standards. Critical dates include a submission deadline of 01:00 p.m. on 2024-07-29 and the delivery schedule, which mandates container delivery within 660 days of contract award. Evaluation criteria revolve around the requested supplies and services, with emphasis on compliance with technical requirements, delivery timelines, and price.
    The government agency seeks to extend the solicitation period for a firm-fixed-price contract. The initial solicitation, SPRDL1-24-R-0120, aims to procure goods or services, with a focus on extending the submission deadline to ensure a thorough evaluation process. The current deadline is July 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time, and the extension period is one week, ending on August 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm Eastern Time. Offerors must acknowledge the receipt of this amendment to remain eligible for consideration. This amendment does not alter any other details or requirements of the original solicitation. The contracting officer for this procurement is Heidi Grulke, based in Warren, Michigan.
    The government agency seeks to extend the solicitation period for a firm-fixed-price contract. The initial solicitation closing date of August 5, 2024, at 1:00 pm (EASTERN) is extended to August 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm (EASTERN). This amendment continues all other terms and conditions as previously established. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this extension to remain eligible for consideration. The solicitation pertains to supply contracts and priced orders, with further details provided in the attached schedule.
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