LTC Project CL22153001

Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land & Maritime is preparing to solicit a three-year, firm-fixed-price indefinite quantity contract for the acquisition of rifle barrels under NSN 1005-01-454-1629. This procurement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, and all responsible domestic small business sources may submit proposals. The item is classified as a critical gun part and a defense article subject to International Traffic Arms Regulations and the Arms Export Control Act. The contract structure includes a one-year base period followed by two one-year option periods, with delivery orders placed solely for DLA stock support.

The acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 332994 for Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing and PSC 1005 for Guns, through 30mm. Technical requirements include the use of drawings with a specific Technical Data Package and a data license agreement with Colt Manufacturing Company. A Contractor First Article Test is required, and the project involves Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives Government Furnished Property and Government Furnished Material requirements. Evaluation for the final award decision will consider a combination of price, past performance, and offered delivery schedules.

Solicitation SPE7LX23R0009 will be issued under FAR Part 15 through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) around December 5, 2022. Proposals must be uploaded through the DIBBS portal by the response deadline of January 7, 2023. Jane Bennett is the designated point of contact for this pre-solicitation notice, which currently lists no associated attachments.