59--Army Force Provider Supplies and Equipment Purchases Requirement

This is not a solicitation for bids/proposals but a SSN. This special notice synopsis is issued for the sole purpose of Product Manager, Force Sustainment Systems (PM FSS) to conduct Market Research in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The contractor shall create and maintain a capability to procure and deliver attached required equipment and supplies. Specific details shall be contained in individual delivery orders. All equipment and supplies contained in the DOs will be delivered to the location designated in the DO at the time designated in the DO. The DOs will contain specific guidance on source destination inspection and acceptance. All DOs shall be awarded on a firm fixed price basis. DOs will be awarded on the basis of Best Value, considering proposed price, delivery terms, and past performance as evaluation criteria. The contractor will establish and maintain source(s) of supply and approved ordering system. The contractor will apply prudent business practices in identification and selection of sources of supply to provide the best value to the Government. Considerations include, but are not limited to: item cost, discounts, lead times and delivery schedules, vendor services, warrantees, customer support, preferred supplier relationships, etc The contractor will document the analysis and considerations for best value determination and make such analyses available to the Government for review/audit. The Contractor is permitted to recommend alternative/substitute items to the Government for consideration that are considered to offer price/other advantage to the Government. Contract will abide by all total asset visibility and IUID regulations and requirements. Questions may be sent to R. Lanny Weeks, Contract Specialist, [email protected], (407) 208-5665.