Electron Tube, Tetrode

This pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number SPE7LX18R0191, concerns the acquisition of NSN 5960-00-230-8366, a tetrode electron tube. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334419, Other Electronic Component Manufacturing, and PSC 59. The government anticipates awarding an Indefinite Quantity Long-Term Contract under FAR Part 12 with a three-year base period and a total duration not exceeding three years. This requirement is being issued as Unrestricted, Other Than Full and Open Competition, with a small business size standard of 500 employees.

The primary item for acquisition is CLIN 0001, which has an estimated yearly quantity of 792 electron tubes. The procurement is part of the First Destination Transportation program, which involves government-arranged transportation for shipments originating both within and outside the contiguous United States. While price is a significant factor, the final award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance, delivery, and other evaluation factors specified in the solicitation.

The solicitation is scheduled to be available on March 2, 2018, with a final response deadline of February 14, 2019. Delivery schedules, increments, and inspection or acceptance requirements will be detailed in the formal request for proposal. All responsible sources may submit an offer for consideration to the point of contact, Geraldine Sanders. No attachments were included with the initial publication on January 11, 2019.