Combine Synopsis/Solicitation for Nomex Fibers, Sole Source to DuPont

PLEASE NOTE: Amendments have been issued to the solicitation changing the NAICS code, removing clauses and provisions, adding clauses and revising the performance work statement. Please review the amendment documents attached to this solicitation posting. DLA J7 Warstopper, by and through the DLA Contract Services Office Columbus Division 3 (DCSO-C3), intends to solicit and award a single firm-fixed priced IDIQ contract for a minimum buffer stock of 200,000 pounds (Lbs) of Nomex fibers (Nomex) of different colors and variations, within a one (1) year base period of performance with three (3) option years inclusive of the same amount of material, for the DLA Warstopper program.The Governments Nomex buffer stock shall not exceed a maximum of 300,000 pounds. DCSO-C3 intend to solicit this requirement only to Dupont Advanced Fiber Systems (Dupont) as they are the only source holding the propriety rights to the material needed. This material will be stored by Dupont for an extended period and Dupont shall have the manufacturing, shipping, and inventory control processes in place necessary to inventory store, rotate, and replenish stock within established timeframes. Please review the attached solicitation document in it's entirety before submitting questions. Questions or clarifications in response to the solicitation must be submitted NLT March 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Questions received after March 26, 2025, will not receive a response. Please submit all questions to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) with SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Solicitation Clarification Request" in the subject line. Final proposals must be sent to Adam Steele at adam.steele@dla.mil (and carbon copy Christine Boyer at christine.boyer@dla.mil) NLT then April 14, 2025. Please include SP8000-25-Q-0006: Nomex Proposal" in the subject line.