The Department of Defense is seeking a microhardness testing system under a total small business set-aside, suitable for small businesses in the manufacturing sector (NAICS 334419). Bidders must submit a completed and signed solicitation, including manufacturer details, country of origin, and lead time for delivery, with quotes sent via email. Notably, if an alternate item is proposed, additional documentation is required, and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 may be necessary unless the item is classified as Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS).
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
THE ATTACHED SOLICITATION AND ANY SUBSEQUENT AMENDMENTS WILL BE POSTED TO THE SAM WEBSITE: SAM.GOV
FOR YOUR BID TO BE DEEMED RESPONSIVE IT MUST INCLUDE: COMPLETED AND SIGNED SOLICITATION, MFR., COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, LEAD TIME FOR DELIVERY (please quote FOB destination).
IF ALTERNATE ITEM IS QUOTED IT MUST HAVE MFR, COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, SPEC SHEET TO BE CONSIDERED
QUOTES MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL
EMAIL: TRICIA.WINTERSTEEN@DLA.MIL
In order to be considered for award, if the contractor (awardee) is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the contractor (awardee) shall have a current assessment as detailed in DFARS 252.204-7019 (I.E., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation)
**Items deemed to be Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) are exempt from NIST SP 800-171 requirement. Must identify and provide information to contracting officer on bid during solicitation period**
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.
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