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DLA Aviation intends to issue a request for quote (RFQ) in accordance with FAR 13.5. This is notice of the Government’s intent to issue a firm-fixed price contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A), other than full and open competition and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 48 CFR 12.603. The award shall be based on lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria.

Description of requirements: One (1) HAAS VF-6/50 CNC Vertical Milling Machine in accordance with Technical Specification VIBB 20-10-0001 dated 20 July 2021. Performance period/completion 90 days after receipt of order. FOB Destination; Inspection and Acceptance at Destination. Destination is Corpus Christi Army Depot, Corpus Christi, TX 78419. The complete technical data package VIBB 20-10-0001 including all design, lubrication, supplies, and labor requirements will be included as a part of the solicitation.

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE ONLY. RFQ SPE4A8-23-Q-0013 is anticipated to be issue on or around 12 December 2022. A copy of the written solicitation will be available via the DLA DIBBS website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Solicitations. To obtain a copy of the solicitation, enter the solicitation number you wish to download in the DIBBS Global Solicitation Search box on the right side of the screen and click “Go”. The DIBBS Global Solicitation Search box will extend downward with results. Next to “RFP/IFB/other RFQ Records,” click the blue line “1 Click to view.” Solicitations are in portable document format (PDF). To download and view these documents you will need the latest version of Adobe Acrobat reader. This software is available free at https://www.adobe.com.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal sufficient to determine capability which may be considered by the agency. Proposals must be submitted not later than the closing date and time as listed. All respondents shall be registered in the System for Award Management website (https://www.sam.gov). All proposals received after the closing date listed shall be considered “late” and may not be considered for award.