This document pertains to Amendment 0001 for solicitation SPRDL1-24-R-0127 concerning a contract for the supply of a Weapon Control Unit. The key changes include extending the submission deadline to October 24, 2024, and restructuring the solicitation from a small business set-aside to a full and open competition. As part of this amendment, terms related to small business set-asides and specific clauses pertaining to small business regulations have been removed, indicating a shift to a broader competitive procurement environment.
Additionally, the document specifies inspection and acceptance criteria for the supplies, which include both a production quantity and a first article test report. Key government officers involved in the solicitation process, including the contracting officer, are also named. The amendment retains all other conditions and terms of the original solicitation, indicating a focus on compliance and clarity in the procurement process. This amendment reflects a strategic decision to open competition and potentially attract a wider range of bidders, enhancing opportunities for government procurement within the defense sector.
The document is an amendment to solicitation SPRDL1-24-R-0127, issued by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for a firm-fixed-price contract concerning the procurement of Weapon Control Units. Key changes include an extension of the solicitation due date to October 24, 2024, a modification from a small business set-aside to full and open competition, and the removal of related small business clauses. Additionally, the document outlines specifications for the primary item, a Weapon Control Unit, requiring a production quantity of 27 units. It details inspection and acceptance criteria, stating that these will occur at the origin of the goods. The amendment also emphasizes the significance of compliance with applicable regulatory citations, ensuring that terms related to the procurement are clear and enforceable. Overall, this document reflects the DLA's efforts to facilitate more inclusive competition in federal contracting processes while ensuring robust compliance with contracting regulations.
This solicitation, SPRDL1-24-R-0127, is a firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of a total of 54 Weapons Control Units, with an option for an additional 27 units. The National Stock Number (NSN) for the units is 1010-01-257-9961, and the manufacturer's part number is 6289560/53711. The solicitation is set aside for small businesses only.
The Weapons Control Units will undergo a First Article Test, with the test report due 290 days after contract award. The first 27 units are to be delivered 590 days after contract award to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Distribution Anniston in Anniston, Alabama. If the option is exercised, the additional 27 units are to be delivered 270 days after contract award to the DLA Land Warren in Warren, Michigan.
The Technical Data Package (TDP) for the Weapons Control Units is available on the Contract Opportunities website within the System for Award Management (SAM). Interested vendors must be registered with SAM and the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access the TDP. The solicitation also includes a Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement, which must be signed by the Data Custodian of the vendor's firm before access to the TDP is granted.
The preservation, packing, and marking requirements for the Weapons Control Units are specified in MIL-STD-2073-1, Method 42. The Government's inspection and acceptance of the units will take place at the origin, with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) delegated the authority to approve or disapprove the First Article Test Report.
The delivery schedule may be accelerated, and the Depot Address for the applicable mode of shipments is provided. The solicitation includes various clauses, such as those related to delivery of excess quantities, stop-work orders, and unique item identification.