CL26068291 - Sources Sought

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet (CL26068291 - MS Spreadsheet.xlsx) containing government-supplied information and contractor fill-in information related to a specific National Stock Number (NSN).

• Government Supplied Information:
  • NSN: 2510015544726
  • Nomenclature: BAR, STABILIZER
  • CAGE: 34623
  • Approved Company / Source: AM GENERAL LLC
  • Part Number / Drawing Number: 6028266
  • AMC: 1
  • AMSC: B
  • NAICS Code: 332999
  • Estimated Annual Demand Quantity: 851
• Contractor Fill-in Information:
  • Fields are provided for bidders to enter their Part Number / Drawing Number, Approved Company / Source, Quantity Price Break Ranges, Estimated Delivery Days, Maximum Quantity, Max Qty Delivery, and whether a Minimum Quantity applies.
  • Additional columns address Quantity Sensitivity, whether the bidder is the actual manufacturer, and if so, the name and CAGE code of the company that makes the item for them.
  • The spreadsheet also lists other potential sources/companies: FEDERAL MOGUL CORP (CAGE 63477).

This spreadsheet is crucial for bidders to understand the specific item being procured (BAR, STABILIZER, NSN 2510015544726) and to provide their pricing and delivery information. Bidders must fill in the relevant sections to respond to the opportunity, including their part numbers, pricing for different quantity breaks, estimated delivery times, and manufacturer status.

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 to help DLA develop a realistic and beneficial solicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for National Stock Number 2510-01-554-4726.

The questionnaire covers several areas:

• General Interest: Company size and status (large/small business, manufacturer/distributor), business classifications (8(a), SDB, WOSB, etc.), employee numbers, parent company information, OEM independence, and manufacturer details.
• Contract Terms: Interest in a long-term contract, preferred contract length (base and option years), pricing stability, and primary cost drivers (components/raw materials).
• Item Specifics: Industry standards for contract terms, inventory status, quantity sensitivity, hazardous material content, and recommended quantity ranges for pricing.
• Commerciality: Whether the item is considered commercial per FAR 2.101(b), catalog/price list availability, and willingness to provide proof of commercial pricing.
• Logistics: Preferred Free On Board (FOB) point (Origin/Destination), impact of FOB on price, and inspection/acceptance locations.
• Zones: Potential savings from FOB Destination based on shipping zones, impact of NSN size/weight on shipping prices, and preference for single or multiple pricing zones.
• Delivery: Production limitations, minimum delivery order quantities/values, 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), willingness for Government First Article Testing (FAT), and other comments.

This questionnaire is crucial for potential bidders to understand the government's information-gathering process for this specific National Stock Number. Responding accurately provides valuable insights into the potential contract structure, pricing considerations, delivery expectations, and overall requirements. It allows vendors to express their capabilities and preferences, directly influencing the development of the future solicitation and contract terms. The DLA explicitly states that vendor feedback will aid in building the Acquisition Strategy and possible Solicitation development.