PRESOLICITATION NOTICE: Notice from the Department of War, Defense Logistics Agency, Strategic Acquisition Program Directorate (SAPD) at DLA Columbus, Ohio. The SAPD/ZAA Division is intending to issue a solicitation for the following National Stock Number listed in Table 1. The purpose of this contract is to establish a five (5) year long-term contract via indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for DLA Stock replenishment. TABLE 1: NSN Item Name PSC NAICS Small Business Size Standard 4730012539953 Repair Kit, Pipe, Emergency 4730 332996 550 Employees Classification: Unrestricted and Full and Open Competition This acquisition will be awarded on an all or none basis. The solicitation will be for a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a three-year base period and two (2) 1-year option period. The electronic solicitation will be released on DLA's Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Solicitation Particulars: This solicitation will be issued as a FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The evaluation will be conducted through full tradeoff procedures and awarded to the offeror(s) presenting the best value. The Government will evaluate offers following the evaluation procedures that will be outlined in Section M of the solicitation. Offerors will be required to comply with the following Technical and Quality Requirements: Shelf Life: The NSN has a shelf life of 24 months (non-extendable). The depots must receive materiel in at 85% shelf life after all processing completed. The contractor must not ship material if it is received at the depot between 80-85% shelf life per processing time. Therefore, it will be recommended for the contractor to ship material for at least 90% of the shelf life. Contractors must provide DLA reports on A-A-50434 specifying particular size and amount of patching material to meet the pass/fail criteria. Safety data sheets will be required to be submitted. Hazardous communication standard labels will be required to be submitted. Suppliers are required to train their employees on the new safety data sheets, hazardous communication labels, and requirements of 29 C.F.R. 1910.1200. The Contractor will be required to pack, mark, and ship the hazardous materials. Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (eADQ): 1,330 Required Delivery: 100 Days Interested parties will be required to provide pricing for the following quantity ranges per NSN. 1st Range: 50-124; 2nd Range: 125-299; 3rd Range: 300-499; 4th Range: 500-1,330 Inspection at Source/Acc…