25 -- VEHICULAR EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS

Notice Date

September 21, 2000

Contracting Office

Defense Supply Center Columbus, PO Box 16595, DSCC-PBAB, Columbus, OH 43216-6595

ZIP Code

43216-6595

Solicitation Number

SP0700-00-R-0099

Point of Contact

Jann Cook, 614-692-2139; FAX 614-693-1572

E-Mail Address

DSCC Buyer (FASI_ Mailbox@dscc.dla.mil)

Description

DSCC is considering reopening solicitation SP0700-00-R-0099 for Regions East and West. In order to determine whether this would be in the best interest of the Government we are seeking sources interested in participating. Our main goal in this effort is to provide improved logistics support to the military customer by applying commercial distribution systems and practices to the military support infrastructure. A "Prime Vendor" will be awarded a contract to provide integrated logistics support for a region(s). The Prime Vendor assumes total supply chain management which includes inventory management, distribution, parts acquisition, and material forecasting. A significant feature of Prime Vendor contracts is that the customer interfaces directly with the Prime Vendor, thus the contracts will be as flexible and broadly stated as possible, so that the Prime Vendor can provide the support required by the customer, to include changes in the method of support as the customer's environment changes. The benefits expected from a Prime Vendor arrangement are significantly decreased order ship time, Government reductions in wholesale and retail inventory, and an overall reduction in Government costs to provide logistics support. The Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC) has DLA Inventory Control Point responsibility for land based vehicles and weapon systems. DSCC has developed the Fleet Automotive Support Initiative (FASI), which applies the Prime Vendor model to its support of customers' automotive fleets. Under FASI, the continental United States has been divided into five regions. Potentially, the reopening of this solicitation could result in Prime Vendor contract awards in two of the regions; i.e., East and West. The initial contract period will be for two years beginning on the date of award, with three additional option periods available for a total of ten years. Each Vendor will be required to support the identified vehicles at military installations within the region(s). Contract(s) will result with award for an integrated supply chain manager, under the Virtual Prime Vendor (VPV) program. The VPV should be capable of providing integrated logistics support for automotive/vehicle parts within a particular region. The VPV must be capable of achieving a 98% on-demand issue rate; have the ability to forecast the customer's future needs and develop required levels of inventory. The VPV must be capable of providing value added anticipatory services such as, technical support, local Customer Service Representatives and meet surge and sustainment requirements during times of mobilization. A lead military installation will be identified as the initial site in each region. The lead site will specify vehicles and customer requirements to be supported. Contract award for each region will be based on the evaluation of Vendors' proposals for the initial site's requirements. After contract award, and once the initial site is implemented, other customers' requirements within the region may be added to the contract. These sites may include any DoD activity, as well as the Reserves and National Guard. The solicitation was issued on an unrestricted basis and will result in a firm fixed price indefinite quantity type contract with EPA. Request response from interested parties before October 2, 2000.

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20000925/25SOL003.HTM (W-265 SN499415)