SPECIAL NOTICE Synopsis SP0500-99-R-0019 The Defense Industrial Supply Center (DISC) is seeking proposals from business entities interested in participating in an acquisition as a Prime Vendor / Integrated Supplier for a marine lifesaving and diving equipment and marine services initiative. A Prime Vendor or Integrated Supplier can be defined as the designation of a single source of supply for a wide range of products and services associated with commercial and military diving operations. The initiative will encompass equipment and services associated with diving operations to include SCUBA equipment, thermal protection equipment, surface supplied diving equipment, recall devices, air purification systems, gas analysis equipment, diver's underwater tools, compressors, test equipment, underwater welding materials, batteries, life rafts, life vests, and a wide range of repair/spare parts commonly associated with marine lifesaving and diving operations (o-rings, yoke screws, etc.). Other general supplies include silicone compounds, grease, pressure, antiseizing and polyken tape, CPV rebuild kits, needle valves, globe valves, ball valve kits, valve repair kits, sealing compounds, lint free rags, gas detector tubes, C02 cartridges, oil filters, other filters, oil, soda lime, and lubricants. Marine services include hydrostatic testing and system and component cleaning and recertification. This list of equipment and services is not all inclusive and is only representative of the items which will be covered by this initiative. The majority of the items are name brand specific and/or general commercial items. The initial implementation sites will be identified in the solicitation. Future implementation sites will also be identified in the solicitation. The implementation sites are located in the Atlantic Northeast region and the Atlantic Southeast region. Prospective contractors should be able to adequately support purchases of equipment and services as cited above from orders generated from multiple sites. Total estimated annual purchases will range from a minimum of $250,000 for the total initial implementation sites with a potential for multimillion dollar sales per year during the option years of the contract. The maximum dollar value is contingent on the number of organizations and the extent of the participation of those organizations at any given time. Prospective contractors will be required to implement an on-line Electronic Order Entry (EOE) system and have Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) capability. Subject solicitation will be issued on an unrestricted basis with the resultant contract being an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for one base year and 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. Part of the technical proposal will include an oral presentation at the Defense Industrial Supply Center -- Philadelphia. Solicitation SP0500-99-R-0019, including the Statement of Work, core list of items, and complete details, terms, and conditions, is expected to be issued on February 16, 1999 with an estimated closing date of April 16, 1999. A Pre-Proposal conference is tentatively scheduled for March 17, 1999 to be held in Philadelphia. To obtain information about the pre-proposal conference or other details or obtain a copy of the solicitation, please respond in writing the above address, ATTN: DISC-VM or contact Ralph Lund at (215)697-4284 or Kevin Dean at (215)697-3486. FAX number (215)697-9220. Request can also be sent to Email address rlund@disc.dla.mil. Posted 02/12/99 (W-SN297870).

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