Mount Telescope
ID: SPRDL1-25-R-0055Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA LAND WARRENWARREN, MI, 48397, USA

NAICS

Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component Manufacturing (336992)

PSC

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (6650)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/af65531a17914297b800cc5857ee74e2/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Land Warren), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Mount Telescopes, identified by NSN 6650-01-340-6082 and Government Part Number 9356166. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside and involves a Five-Year Indefinite-Quantity Indefinite-Delivery (IDIQ) contract, with a minimum guaranteed quantity of 69 units and a maximum of 2,274 units over the contract period. The telescopes are critical for military applications, and compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing requirements is mandatory due to the presence of Tritium in the components. Interested vendors must submit their proposals electronically, adhering to strict guidelines for inspection, acceptance, and packaging, with a focus on sustainability and traceability. For further details, contact Donald Merkle at donald.merkle@dla.mil or call 586-335-8436.

    Point(s) of Contact
    donald merkle
    (586) 335-8436
    donald.merkle@dla.mil
    Files
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    Solicitation SPRDL125R0055.pdf
    This government solicitation outlines the requirements for a contract concerning the purchase of Mount Telescopes, identified by their NSN and manufacturer part number, under a firm-fixed-price agreement. The solicitation adheres to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and is categorized as a total small business set-aside. Proposals are invited for specific estimated quantities across five ordering years, and all offers must include pricing and be submitted by a specified deadline. The document emphasizes strict compliance with Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations for handling items containing Tritium. Additionally, it includes various procedural guidelines, such as electronic submission requirements, tracking on the SAM.gov platform, and details on inspection, acceptance, and packaging. Inspection will occur at the origin, necessitating a government review of processes and non-conformance standards. A First Article Test is mandated to ensure compliance with all specifications before full production. The solicitation also stresses the importance of traceability documentation, sustainability measures, and the maintenance of high standards concerning packaging and marking. This comprehensive framework ensures procurements meet safety, regulatory, and quality requirements, reaffirming the government’s commitment to responsible and efficient contracting processes.
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    Mount Telescope
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    Mount, Telescope
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