CL26068289 - Sources Sought

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Market Research Questionnaire from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime. Its purpose is to gather information from potential suppliers regarding an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for National Stock Number 2930-01-168-7911. The responses will help DLA develop a solicitation that best meets Warfighter needs and optimizes benefits for both the Government and the Contractor.

The questionnaire covers several areas:

• General Interest: Company size and status (large/small business, manufacturer/reseller), business classifications (SBA), employee count, parent company information, dealer independence from OEMs, and manufacturer details.
• Contract Terms: Interest in a Long-Term Contract, preferred contract length (base period and option years), pricing stability, and preferred pricing adjustments (Firm Fixed Price, PPI).
• Item Specifics: Primary pricing drivers (components/raw materials), industry standards for contract terms, inventory status, quantity sensitivity, hazardous material content, and recommended quantity ranges for better pricing.
• Commerciality: Whether the item is considered a commercial item, catalog/price list availability, modifications, commercial sales history, and willingness to provide proof of commercial price reasonableness.
• Logistics: Preferred Free On Board (FOB) point (Origin/Destination), impact of FOB on price, and inspection/acceptance at Origin.
• Zones: Potential savings from FOB Destination based on shipping destinations, impact of NSN size/weight on shipping prices, and preference for single or multiple pricing zones.
• Delivery: Production limitations, minimum delivery order quantities, and estimated delivery times.
• Cost/Pricing Data: Understanding of Certified Cost or Pricing Data requirements, past provision of such data, and ability to obtain data from manufacturers.
• Miscellaneous: EDI capability, preferred pricing structure (Firm Fixed Price, PPI adjustment), recommended indices for PPI, willingness for Government First Article Testing (FAT), and any other relevant comments or ideas.

This questionnaire is crucial for potential bidders to express their interest and provide critical market intelligence. The responses directly influence the structure of the future solicitation, including contract type, period of performance, pricing mechanisms, delivery terms, and specific requirements. Completing this survey allows vendors to shape the opportunity to better align with their capabilities and market offerings, and to signal their interest in pursuing the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing government-supplied information and fields for contractor fill-in. It appears to be a pricing or item detail sheet for a potential procurement.

• NSN (National Stock Number): 2930011687911
• Nomenclature: COOLER, LUBRICATING
• CAGE Code: 34623
• Approved Company / Source: AM GENERAL LLC
• Part Number / Drawing Number: 12340185
• NAICS Code: 333618
• Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ): 564
• Fields are provided for contractors to enter:
  • Quantity Price Break Ranges
  • Estimated Delivery Days
  • Maximum Quantity
  • Maximum Quantity Delivery
  • Minimum Quantity applicability
  • Quantity Sensitivity
  • Whether the bidder is the actual manufacturer
  • Name and CAGE Code of the manufacturer (if not the bidder)

This spreadsheet requires bidders to provide detailed pricing and delivery information for the specified item (COOLER, LUBRICATING). It is crucial for preparing a responsive quote or proposal, as it outlines the specific data points needed for pricing, delivery capabilities, and manufacturer verification.