3M Follow On 9407_2

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a notice of the Government's intent to award a Firm Fixed Price Contract for items sole source to 3M (Cage Code 76381). The acquisition is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Other Than Full and Open Competition, due to 3M being the sole manufacturer and only known source of supply.

• The contract will be for specific items (NSNs) currently sole source to 3M.

• The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract, following on to existing contracts LTC SPE4AX-17-D-9407 and SPE4A6-18-D-0013, utilizing FAR 13 procedures.

• An amended solicitation includes an additional 17 sole source 3M NSNs.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Follow-on to existing contracts LTC SPE4AX-17-D-9407 and SPE4A6-18-D-0013.

• All responsible sources may submit a proposal sufficient to determine capability.

• Proposals must be submitted not later than the closing date and time specified.

• Quotes received after the closing date may be considered "late" and not considered for award.

• This is a sole source acquisition for 3M.

• Non-OEM sources interested in any of the NSNs must notify the acquisition specialist prior to the solicitation's closing date.

• Interested non-OEM sources must identify items of interest, provide evidence of ability to supply, quantity available, and price.

• A copy of the letter of interest should be forwarded to the acquisition specialist and SBA PCR (tammy.birdsong@sba.gov).

• The Government may alter the acquisition strategy if purchasing existing surplus or newly manufactured inventory is in the best interest of the Government.

• Respondents must be registered in SAM.gov, ORCA, and have a valid DUNS number, CAGE Code, and Tax Identification Number.

• Archiving Policy: Automatic/15 days after response date.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Sources Sought Notice issued by DLA Weapons Support – Richmond, Virginia. It serves as a market research tool to identify parties interested in and capable of supporting a requirement for specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and their corresponding nomenclatures. The notice lists 17 NSNs with part numbers and descriptions, including items like "Valve Exhaust," "Frame-Mount, Eyeglas," "Retainer, Prefilter," and various tapes and sheeting.

The DLA Weapons Support Richmond intends to award a long-term, Requirements Type contract for these NSNs. The contract is planned to have a three-year base period with a two-year option. This notice is specifically seeking information on the availability and technical capability of small businesses, including HUBZone, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, and Woman-Owned small businesses. Interested parties must submit their response by May 8, 2026, via email to James.Inman@dla.mil. This is not a request for proposal, and responses do not constitute offers. No funds are available for response preparation, and submissions are voluntary.