Lighting and Electrical DRAFT Solicitation_SPE4AX26R0018

SOLICITATION#: SPE4AX-26-R-0018 STATEMENT OF WORK (DLA Direct) Federal Supply Groups: 62 (Lighting Fixtures and Lamps) and 59 (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components) In Support of All U.S. Military, Foreign Military, and Non-Military Customers DRAFT -- 1 of 8 -- This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the Government’s requirements for material support under Federal Supply Groups 62 (Lighting Fixtures and Lamps) and 59 (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components). The requirement is being solicited as a 100% 8(a) set aside and the Government anticipates awarding multiple, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contracts (LTCs) consisting of a four (4)-year base performance period and two, three (3)- year option periods IAW FAR 52.216-27 and FAR 16.504. Contractors are required to price 25% of the total market basket National Stock Numbers (NSNs) to be considered for award. Each awardee’s business size will be verified via System for Award Management (SAM). If the supplier’s status, as documented in SAM, is not compliant with the set-aside requirements as of the date of the proposal submission, the proposal will be considered non-responsive. No action will be taken on the proposal, and the supplier will be notified of their removal from the evaluation process. The purpose of this solicitation is to provide DLA Direct (DD) support for NSNs within North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 335999 (All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing) and the following Federal Supply Groups (FSGs): • 62 (Lighting Fixtures and Lamps) • 59 (Electrical and Electronic Equipment Components) Background: The Lighting and Electrical LTC will replace numerous individual transactional procurements for Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) depot-stocked items to support the warfighter more effectively. The goal is to develop long-term supplier relationships to decrease Administrative Lead Time (ALT), improve Production Lead Time (PLT), and improve material availability in a competitive environment. 1. SCOPE 1.1. The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements of the Lighting and Electrical strategic project to acquire and provide a broad range of competitive NSNs for Federal Supply Groups 62 and 59. Each awardee is required to provide the NSNs to the Government in accordance with (IAW) the terms and conditions of their respective contract. 2. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS 2.1. Business Management: Each awardee is responsible for providing the awarded NSNs IAW the terms and conditions of the contract. Each awardee shall be responsible for: DRAFT -- 2 of 8 -- • Selecting capable contractors to provide the required items while managing numerous delivery orders to support required delivery dates. • Managing numerous contractors with various levels of capability and technology expertise while maintaining processes and procedures to prevent and resolve performance and quality issues. • Maintaining the technical expertise to meet the sourcing and quality requirements while maintaining processes and procedures to assure the requirements for packaging, marking, packing material, qualities transportation, as defined by the contract, are met. • Maintaining a plan to assure items are purchased only from approved sources that do not violate country of origin limitations, small business manufacturing requirements, or other limitations established by this contract. 2.2. Order Processing and Invoicing: Each awardee is required to receive electronic orders, submit electronic invoices, and submit requests for payment through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Payments to each awardee shall be made via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). 2.3. Place of Delivery: The supplier shall deliver the NSNs to the DLA direct location(s) identified in each delivery order. 2.4. Surge and Sustainment: The Government is not obligated to order any of the Surge quantities, and the supplier shall not ship such quantities without receipt of an order clearly designated for surge quantities. Surge requirements will be inactivated during the final year of the contract period; inventory held for potential surge requirements may be used to fill normal-priority delivery orders. 3. GOVERNMENT PROPERTY/TOOLING/DATA/CPARS REPORTING 3.1. Government Furnished Property (GFP): No GFP will be provided by the Government at this time. 3.2. Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS): This contract may require CPARS reporting as described in FAR Part 42.15. Based on Table 1-Business Sector, Dollar Threshold and Reviewing Official located on https://www.cpars.gov/cparsweb/assets/documents/CPARS-Guidance.pdf , the CPARS threshold is required for contracts that exceed $5M. 4. On Ramp, Open Season, and Off Ramp 4.1. On Ramping: Consistent with FAR 16.504-4, the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has determined that it is in the Government’s best interest at all times during DRAFT -- 3 of 8 -- the term of the Lighting and Electrical Strategic Program that there remains an adequate number of contractors eligible to compete for any NSN add groups. Over time, the total number of contractors may fluctuate due to various reasons including industry consolidation, significant changes in the marketplace or advances in technology, general economic conditions, the Government’s exercise of the off-ramp process, a need to add or replace awardees, or other reasons. Recognizing this, DLA intends to periodically review the total number of contractors participating in the Lighting and Electrical LTC and determine if it would be in the Government’s best interest to initiate an Open Season to add new contractors to the Lighting and Electrical Strategic Program. 4.2. Open Season Procedures: If DLA determines that it would be in the Government’s best interest to open a new solicitation to add new Lighting and Electrical Strategic Program contractors, the PCO may do so at any time provided that: a) The solicitation…