FSG53 HARDD SPE4A2-26-R-0002 0004

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the government's requirements for material support under Federal Supply Classes (FSC) for the Hardware Acquisition Recompete, DLA Direct (HARDD) project, serving U.S. Military, Foreign Military, and Non-Military Customers.

• The government seeks to award multiple 100% Small Business Set Aside (SBSA), Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity contracts.

• Contracts will have a five (5)-year base performance period and a five (5)-year option period.

• Contractors must price 45% of the National Stock Numbers (NSNs) listed in Attachment 2 to be considered for award.

• The scope covers a broad range of competitive NIINs within specific Federal Supply Classes (FSCs), including but not limited to: Screws, Bolts, Nuts, Washers, Fastening Devices, Packing and Gasket Materials, Springs, and Abrasive Materials.

• Awardees will be responsible for providing awarded NIINs and managing delivery orders to meet required delivery dates.

• Items added to the contract must meet baseline compliance criteria and will be competed among HARDD holders.

• The government may unilaterally delete NIINs due to changing demand, obsolescence, or substitution.

• On-Time Delivery (OTD): Contractors must strive for 100% OTD, meeting a minimum of 90% annually. OTD is tracked using the previous 12 months' delivery performance.

• Quality Metric: Measured by the ratio of orders issued to Product Quality Deficiencies (PQDRs) / Supply Discrepancies (SDRs). The baseline is 3%; exceeding this may require a quality improvement plan.

• Performance Standards: Defined as Satisfactory, Fair, Marginal, and Unsatisfactory, used to evaluate performance. Failure to meet satisfactory standards may result in "off-ramping."

• Period of Performance: Up to 10 years (5-year base + 5-year option).

• Place of Delivery: DLA direct location(s) identified in each delivery order.

• Business Management: Awardees must manage contractors, processes, and quality to meet requirements.

• Order Processing and Invoicing: Must use Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for orders and payments via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).

• Transportation: FOB Origin, shipments may be to OCONUS or CONUS DLA Depots. First Destination Transportation will be utilized.

• Security Requirements: Compliance with NIST policies and potential Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC).

• Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 for military packaging and MIL-STD-129R for marking, or commercial practices per ASTM D3951 if not for military distribution.

• Higher Level Quality: Compliance with ISO 9001:2015 quality standards.

• Item Descriptions: Strict compliance with Procurement Item Description (PID) requirements.

• Warranty: Adequate commercial warranty and a return/exchange program for defective components.

• Obsolescence Management: Program to manage obsolescence issues.

• Configuration Control: Maintained per PID requirements.

• System Interface: Maintenance of a Management Information System (MIS) and integration with DIBBS, ANSI X12, and EDI transactions (EDI 850, 997, 856).

• Production Status Report (PSR): Required for reporting progress, identifying problem areas, and future plans.

• Price Breaks: Requested for all items, especially those with a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) of 25 or less.

• Multiple 100% Small Business Set Aside (SBSA) awards.

• Awardee certification as a Small Business will be verified via SAM.

• Contractors are required to price 45% of the NIINs at Attachment 2 to be considered for award.

• "Off-ramping" procedures are in place for contractors not meeting performance standards.

• "On-ramping" and "Open Season" processes exist to add new contractors if needed.

• Past performance, including OTD, will be used for option period eligibility.

Amendment / Modification

This document, Amendment 0003 to Solicitation SPE4A226R0002, modifies the original solicitation.

• The opening/closing date for the solicitation has been changed to May 27, 2026, with a closing time of 3:00 PM.

• Attachment 2, "HARDD Section B," has been updated and attached to this amendment.

• Solicitation opening and closing dates.

• Attachment 2 (HARDD Section B).

• The deadline for offers has been extended to May 27, 2026, 3:00 PM.

• Bidders should ensure they are using the updated "HARDD Section B" attachment for their proposals.

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document contains questions submitted by potential bidders and the Government's responses, clarifying aspects of the solicitation and its associated amendments.

• Page Stamping: The requirement to stamp each page with "SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 and 3.104 CUI" is confirmed, referencing a statement in Section 3.3.2.
• SOW Reference (PSR): A question regarding a missing subsection under SOW 5.0 (Production Status Report) was addressed by updating Section 8.2.3 in Section L.
• Small Business Document: Offerors can satisfy the Subfactor 2 requirement for a small business commitment document by filling out Section L of the solicitation.
• Shipping Costs: The SOW has been updated to reflect that FOB is ORIGIN, meaning offerors are not responsible for adding estimated shipping costs to the unit price.
• Minimum Order Quantity: The Government will establish a minimum dollar value per contract, not per NSN.
• Overseas Shipments: For overseas shipments (FOB Origin), the Government takes ownership once material is inspected by DCMA and on the dock for shipment.
• Freight Payment: FOB is ORIGIN for all orders; refer to Weights/Dimension data posted on SAM.gov on 5/20/26 for clarification.
• Delivery Terms: The SOW has been updated to clarify that FOB is ORIGIN for all orders, superseding conflicting statements.
• Surge Information: Past contract surge utilization data (frequency, quantities, response timelines) is available in the surge spreadsheet and Attachment 10.
• NIIN Additions: Anticipated NIIN additions will be in groups of approximately 1,000, competed quarterly among HARDD holders. Vendor suggestions for this number are accepted.
• Contract Performance Metrics: Past contract performance metrics (OTD, SDR/PQDR rates, order volume) are provided in an attached spreadsheet.
• Q&A Release: A formal amendment will not be issued for the Q&A released on May 20, 2026; questions were answered and supporting documentation was posted.
• Question Submission Cutoff: There is no formal cutoff date, but responses may be delayed if questions are not received in time to be answered before the closing date.
• Proposal Submission (Section H): Offerors should submit the amended Section H with their proposal.
• Proposal Submission (Attachments): Offerors must sign the original contract and all amendments and submit all documents.
• CAP Document: The CAP Template provided in solicitation modification 0001 correctly contains CUI.

Several sections of the solicitation and SOW have been clarified or updated based on these questions, particularly regarding delivery terms (FOB Origin), proposal submission requirements, and data availability for past performance and surge utilization. Offerors should review these clarifications carefully when preparing their proposals.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document provides Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents for the Hardware Acquisition Recompete DLA Direct (HARDD) contract. The government intends to award multiple firm-fixed price, Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQCs) for material support of hardware and abrasive products across various Federal Supply Classes (FSCs). The contract will have a five-year base period and a five-year option period.

• Performance requirements are detailed in the Statement of Work (SOW).

• Offerors must submit proposals that are complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the solicitation requirements.

• Proposals must demonstrate the Offeror's capability and experience to meet contract requirements.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity Contracts (IQCs).

• Period of Performance: Five-year base period and one five-year option period.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) by the date and time specified in Block 8, Section A of the SF 1449.

• The proposal will be evaluated based on four volumes: Technical/Management (Pass/Fail), Past Performance, Cost/Price, and Contract Documentation.

• The Technical/Management factor is a gated factor; failure to pass will make the offer ineligible for award.

• The Government reserves the right to award based on the initial proposal without discussion.

• Offerors' prices must be held for 180 calendar days from the receipt of offers.

• NAICS code: 332722 (Hardware and Abrasive Products Manufacturing).

• Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees.

• Specific requirements for Small Business Management are detailed, including submission of a Small Business Commitment Document (SBCD).

• Offerors must acknowledge any amendments to the RFP.

• Alternate proposals will not be considered.

• Oral presentations will not be allowed.

• Debriefings are available for pre-award and post-award.

• Attachment 5 provides Section L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents.

• Attachment 6 provides Section M: Evaluation Basis for Award.