Ram Assembly

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of commercial items, specifically "RAM ASSEMBLY" (NSN: 4540-01-663-1262). The government is procuring these items to meet its needs for RAM assemblies.

• The primary deliverable is the "RAM ASSEMBLY" (NSN: 4540-01-663-1262).

• The solicitation references DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements.

• Specific requirements include removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies and adherence to DLA packaging requirements.

• Mercury or mercury-containing compounds shall not be intentionally added to or come in direct contact with hardware or supplies, with specific exceptions for functional mercury in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and chemical analysis reagents.

• Functional mercury in batteries, fluorescent lights, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and chemical analysis reagents must be shock-proof and have a secondary containment boundary.

• This is an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a fixed price and Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).

• The contract will have a base term of two years, with three one-year option terms.

• The guaranteed minimum per contract year is $36,870.00.

• The contract maximum value is $7.5 million dollars.

• The annual estimated quantity for this NSN is 55 each.

• Pricing must be submitted on an FOB Origin basis.

• Offers will be evaluated by price.

• Proposals deviating from the solicitation terms and conditions will be excluded from consideration.

• Certified cost and pricing data will not be required, but supporting price data may be requested.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to jabari.martin@dla.mil.

• The offer due date is May 8, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time.

• This acquisition is being issued on a full and open competition basis.

• Large business concerns must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Offerors must be determined "responsible" in accordance with FAR Subpart 9.1.

• The contract will provide coverage for DLA Direct Delivery for CONUS locations.

• Awardees must be capable of electronically accessing and receiving delivery orders and submitting invoices for payment.

• Delivery will be in accordance with DLA planned Direct Vendor Delivery Response & Delivery Standards Requirement.

• Product verification and testing may be invoked if a negative quality trend develops.

• The solicitation incorporates by reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, FAR 52.212-3, and FAR 52.212-5.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment A," appears to be a collection of FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) clauses and provisions, many of which are presented as deviations with an effective date of (FEB 2026). It details changes to existing FAR prescriptions and introduces new ones. The primary purpose is to inform offerors of specific regulatory requirements and representations that must be addressed in their proposals.

• System for Award Management (SAM) Registration: Provisions related to SAM registration, reporting executive compensation, and maintenance of SAM information.
• Offeror Identification: Requirements for providing Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), including definitions for "common parent" and "immediate owner."
• Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code: Instructions for obtaining and providing CAGE codes, including for immediate owners, highest-level owners, and predecessors.
• Responsibility Matters: Provisions related to certifications regarding responsibility, including delinquent tax liability and felony convictions.
• Instructions to Offerors: Clauses related to instructions for commercial products and services, evaluation criteria, and terms and conditions.
• Type of Contract and Indefinite Quantity: Provisions specifying contract type and indefinite quantity clauses.
• Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements: Clause related to taxes on foreign procurements.
• Service of Protest: Provision outlining the process for service of protest.
• Replaced Provisions: Lists provisions that have been replaced, including those related to ownership or control of offeror, telecommunications services/equipment, and security prohibitions/exclusions.
• New Provisions: Introduces new provisions such as "Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications" and "Security Prohibitions and Exclusions."
• Prohibitions and Restrictions: Detailed clauses on prohibitions related to covered telecommunications equipment and services, unmanned aircraft systems, and transactions involving Cuba, Iran, and Sudan. It also includes definitions for terms like "covered foreign country," "critical technology," and "FASCSA order."
• Reporting Requirements: Outlines procedures for reporting non-compliance with prohibitions and for new FASCSA orders.
• Changes and Value Engineering: Includes clauses for "Changes-Fixed-Price," "Notification of Changes," and "Value Engineering."

This attachment is critical for bidders as it outlines specific regulatory requirements, representations, and certifications that must be included in their proposals. Failure to comply with these provisions, particularly those related to SAM registration, offeror identification, CAGE codes, and the various prohibitions (e.g., on telecommunications equipment, certain foreign entities, or transactions in specific countries), could lead to disqualification or impact contract performance. Bidders must carefully review these clauses to ensure their offers and subsequent contract performance meet all government requirements.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment B," appears to be a collection of clauses and provisions that are either being added, modified, or referenced within a larger solicitation or contract. It serves to inform potential bidders about specific regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.

This attachment includes several key clauses and provisions:

• DFARS Clauses and Provisions: It lists specific DFARS clauses related to:
  • Control of government personnel work product.
  • Safeguarding covered defense information controls.
  • Representation regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
  • Prohibition on the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.
  • NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, detailing definitions, applicability, requirements, procedures for posting scores to SPRS, rebuttals, and accessibility.
• Only One Offer Provision: This provision outlines the process and requirements if only one offer is received for the solicitation, including cost or pricing data requirements and exceptions for the Canadian Commercial Corporation.
• Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts): This clause supplements FAR 52.219-9 and defines terms related to subcontracting reports, counting subcontracts towards goals, mentor-protege programs, and reporting requirements in eSRS.
• Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services: This clause specifies how the contractor should handle subcontracts for commercial products, including which FAR and DFARS clauses to include or exclude.

Bidders must review these clauses and provisions carefully as they establish critical requirements for contract performance, cybersecurity, reporting, and subcontracting. Understanding these elements is essential for determining proposal strategy, pricing, and overall compliance with the anticipated contract.