SAM #SPE1C1-26-R-IRI

DLA Solicitation for Islamic Religious Kits, Books, and Accessories for Military Chaplain Service

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, on behalf of the U.S. military Chaplain Service, is seeking a broad range of Islamic religious items for use by service members: - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support, Department of Defense - End user: U.S. Government Chaplain Service (all military branches) - Products Requested (with part numbers): - Chaplain's Kit, Islamic (Muslim) (NSN 9925-01-464-8618): waterproof nylon case, prayer rug, books, compass, beads, oils, reading light - Ministry Extender Kit (NSN 9925-01-464-8683): OCP camouflage case, similar components - Dhikr Prayer Beads (Black: 9925-01-464-9258, White: 9925-01-464-9442) - Prayer Compass (Casio HPC-510: 9925-01-464-9303), Kiblah Compass (9925-01-464-9450) - Miswak (9925-01-464-9434), Sandalwood Oil (9925-01-464-9244) - Prayer Rug OCP (9925-01-672-5042): Operational Camouflage Pattern, water repellent - Dried Dates (9925-01-464-9465) - Religious Books (various titles and NSNs): Holy Qur'an, Forty Hadith, Du'a, Forty Hadith Qudsi, Islam in Focus, Islamic Aqidah and Fiqh, Riyadh-us-Saleheen, Speaking for Change, The Muslim Marriage Guide, The Story of Mary and Jesus - Calendar, Hijrah (9925-01-497-9896) - CD Set, Juz'amma Recitation (9925-01-497-9880) - Women's Kimar (Army Green: 9925-01-464-9443, Black: 9925-01-452-7567, White: 9925-01-464-9444) - Men's Kufi (Army Green: 9925-01-464-9447, Black: 9925-01-464-9455, White: 9925-01-464-9440) - Notable Requirements: - OCP camouflage pattern for carrying cases and prayer rugs - Waterproof nylon materials for cases - All books must be individually plastic-wrapped - Items must be suitable for military field use (durable, portable, and compliant with military standards) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; products are specified by NSN and description - Quantities are not specified in the attachments - The contract is a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with a maximum duration of 60 months (five 12-month tiers) - Evaluation factors include product demonstration, past performance, and small business participation

Description

DLA – Troop Support anticipates issuing a solicitation for 29 Islamic Religious items.  The solicitation is intended to result in a Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Type contract.  A wide variety of items are included – approximately 500 items.  It is anticipated that the contract period will be for a five(5) twelve month tier periods. The duration of the entire contract will not exceed 60 months.

The Technical evaluation factor that will be used in determining the award decision will be:

Product Demonstration Models Past Performance/Performance Confidence Assessment Small Business Evaluation

The Government intends to solicit FOB Destination pricing for each item with delivery timeframes of 14, 30 or 60 days depending on the item. Shipments are primarily customer direct with inspection and acceptance of the items to take place at Destination.  All services will be supported by this acquisition – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy.  Therefore, there will be many shipping locations under the contract.  There are approximately 700 -1000 Continental United States (CONUS) shipping addresses to all fifty states as well as Puerto Rico.  All overseas customers (APO/FPO addresses) will be sent to one of two consolidation points in Pennsylvania or California for the Government’s shipment to the final destination.

It should be noted that this inquiry, in no way, should be interpreted as a solicitation for offers.  No information provided in response to this inquiry will be considered binding between the vendor and the Government.  With these facts in mind, please review the item schedule of supplies and answer the questions followed.  Please be specific in your responses.  The responses you provide will remain confidential.  Please respond to the below email addresses at Charles.Brown3@dla.mil  and Victoria.O’Reilly@dla.mil.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

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