The Defense Logistics Agency is conducting market research through this Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to identify potential manufacturing sources for a centrifugal compressor (Part Number: 13502407) in support of the AVENGER weapon system. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs), and all interested companies, including 8(a), small disadvantaged, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Hubzone businesses, are encouraged to respond. Firms capable of manufacturing the specified item are invited to seek approval for future solicitations via email. Contractors will be responsible for engineering services, manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and related costs. The SSS serves purely informational and planning purposes and does not constitute an official solicitation or guarantee of future contracts, implying no governmental obligation or available funding for responses. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to including WOSBs in federal acquisitions while maintaining competitive sourcing.
The document is a solicitation for a five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) for the procurement of centrifugal compressors (Part Number 13502407). It includes comprehensive details regarding bidding procedures, submission requirements, contract administration, and items to be supplied. Emphasizing the project’s support for the M-DP Avenger system, it mandates that the solicitation is set aside for 100% women-owned small businesses.
Key requirements include production lot testing with a 60-day government review period and stipulations regarding various marking requirements (e.g., RFID, serial numbering, etc.), which are largely waived. The proposal submission must include unit prices for set quantities with defined delivery schedules. A unique item identification system is necessary for tracking all deliverables. The document outlines rigorous clauses related to inspection and acceptance procedures, payment instructions through the Wide Area Workflow system, and clear directives for changes or variances during contract performance.
Overall, the solicitation underscores compliance with various military specifications and procedures while encouraging accelerated delivery at no added cost to the government, reflecting the structured and regulated nature of federal procurement processes.