4 NSN IDC

RESPONSE DATE: 05/7/2021 1:00 PM EST NSN: 5965-01-580-5297, 5985-01-669-5678, 5985-01-669-5685, 5985-01-679-9218 **This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. ** All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. This notice is not a solicitation/request for proposal. The solicitation/request for proposal will be forth coming. The solicitation will be available on DLA’s Internet Bid Board Site (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP/) on or about 04/21/2021. Various incremental quantities will be solicited. While price is a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. NSNs are now part of the First Destination Transportation (FDT) program, which is Government, arranged commercial transportation will be used in lieu of supplier provided transportation. Suppliers will register with DLA's Vendor Shipment Module (VSM). When ready to ship, supplier will request a pick-up in VSM. Pick-ups are generally made within 48 business hours of the request by commercial carrier. The proposed procurement contains an option to extend the contract period one or more times at the discretion of the government. The total duration (base plus option years) shall not exceed 5 years. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not possess complete, unrestrictive technical data; therefore, the Government intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1). Approved sources are: (23386) THALES DEFENSE & SECURITY TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: UNRESTRICTED . The Small Business size standard is _750_ employees.