Inactive 8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)

****COMPETITIVE 8(a) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL **** DLA Land & Maritime proposes to enter into a firm-fixed price, long-term indefinite quantity supply contract (IQC) for the acquisition of Contract Line I... ****COMPETITIVE 8(a) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL **** DLA Land & Maritime proposes to enter into a firm-fixed price, long-term indefinite quantity supply contract (IQC) for the acquisition of Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001, National Stock Number (NSN) 2530-00-860-7348. This item requires a Contractor First Article Test (CFAT), which is CLIN 0002. Additionally, there is Contractor Production Lot Testing (PLT), which is CLIN 0003. This procurement will provide stock coverage for customers both overseas and in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, and our possessions. The Government will place delivery orders under this contract for DLA stock support only. The resulting IQC contact will be issued under FAR Part 15, with a 5-year base period, with zero option periods. The Government is requesting pricing for six (6) quantity ranges with F.O.B. Origin. Annual prices adjustments may be proposed for years two through five. Inspection and Acceptance will be at Origin. This item will be procured by drawings, which will be included in the Product Item Description (PID) of the solicitation. The Contracting Officer has determined this NSN to be a non-commercial item. NOTE: This NSN has been designated as an 8(a) item in the Small Business Administration (SBA) business assistance program; therefore, this procurement will be a competitive 8(a) set aside. Only certified 8(a) companies may respond to this solicitation. Any proposals from non-8(a) SBA-certified companies WILL NOT be evaluated. This procurement will follow the Partnering Agreement (PA) procedures as established between the Department of Defense (DoD) and the SBA. ( X ) The solicitation will be available at the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) website on the approximate issue date of 1 MAY 2020 or thereafter. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be available. Drawings will be found in cFOLDERS at the DIBBS website. ( X ) The Small Business size standard for NAICS 336390 is 1000 employees. ( X ) 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. 10. TYPE OF SET-ASIDE: Competitive 8(a)