Defense Industrial Supply Center, 700 Robbins Ave, Phila PA 19111-5096

39 -- MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT PRIME VENDOR||, SOL SP0500-96-R-0292 DUE 091396 POC Contact: DISC-PODA:215-697-3398 for copies of Solicitation. Contracting Officer: Jeff Jobes/DISC-DP/X3425. Buyer: Mary Kay Lewis/DISC-DP/X5710. PR-NO: BPI96176000001 NSN 3990-00-935-7960,,maximum weight capacity not rated, material Wood, face type single, face construction slatted, platform side design overhanging, overall length 40.000 inches nominal, overall width 48.000 inches nominal, platform overall height 5.375 inches minimum Tech data package availability:1-EA Del to (call Contracting office) Del by 30 DEC 96. RFP due date: 13 Sep 96. The Defense Industrial Supply Center (DISC) is seeking proposals from business entities interested in participating in an acquisition as a prime vendor for material handling supplies. The Solicitation will include but is not limited to conveyors; materials handling equipment, nonself-propelled; blocks; tackle; rigging; slings; skids; pallets; cargo covers; ramps; racks; containers; tote boxes; fiber rope; cordage; twine; drums;cans; bottles; JARS; specialized shipping and storage containers; bags; cartons; crates; reels; spools; packaging; packing; bulk packaging materials and pallet management. All items are Brand name specificand/or generic Commercial products. A prime vendor, or integrated supplier, can be defined as the designation of a single source of supply for a wide range ofproducts. The initial implementation of the initiative will take place at Defense Depot suquehanna, PA; Defense Distribution region East, base supply, PA; Defense Depot Anniston, AL; Defense Depot Albany, GA; Defense Depot Cherry point, NC; Defense Depot Columbus, OH; Defense Depot Jacksonville, FL; Defense Depotletterkenny, PA; Defense Depot Memphis, TN; Defense Depot Norfolk, VA; Defense Depot Pensacola, FL; Defense Depot Richmond, VA; Defense Depot Tobyhanna, PA, Defense Depot Warner Robbins, GA; Marine Corps logistics basealbany, GA (direct support Stock control Branch); fortcampbell, KY (installation supply and servicesdivision), fleet industrial Supply Center Norfolk, VA. Future potential implementation sites would include approximately 97 Military facilities located in the Eastern region of the United stateds to include AL, AR, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, Me, MD, MI, MS, Mo, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. Prospective contractors should be able to adequately support purchases that will range from a minimum of $3 million to $11 million for the initial implementation facilities with a maximum potential of $22.48 million per year during the option years of the contract. The maximum dollar value is contingent on the number of facilities and the extent of the participation of those facilities at any Given time. Prospective contractors should have an on-line electronic order entry (eoe) with electronic data interchange (EDI) capability within one year of the contract effective date. The subject Solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis with the resultant contract being an indefinite quantity contract (IQC) for one base year with four (4) one-year term options. This will be a best value, source selection acquisition in which technical merit is considered more important than price solicitationsp0500-96-R-0292, including the statement of work and complete details and conditions, is expected to be issued on 31 July 1996 and estimated closing date of 13 September 1996. To obtain futher details or a copy of the Solicitation, please respond in writing to the above address, Attn: DISC-DP or contact Tom Hutchinson at (215) 697-5902 or Tom Grace at (215) 697-3558, FAX (215) 697-3630 in addition to the Numbers listed above.(0178)

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