DLA Aviation ASC Commodities Division has issued a solicitation which will result in a five year contract for supply of refrigerant recovery systems. This 1HP commercial system, NSN 4250-01-562-9531 is produced by CPS Products (part CR700). As of last year, DLA has set aside procurement for this item to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses (SDVOB) as described in FAR 19.14.
It was last sold to the military for $814ea in quantity of 146 units by Makpak, Inc. (SDVOB). The manufacturer CPS products is no longer active in SAM and does not satisfy the SDVOB requirement, providing an opportunity for disabled veterans.
This current solicitation has three base years and two option years. Quantities for years 1-3 are 29ea, 4+5 are 114ea. Based on past procurement history pricing we estimate the value of this contract at $256,410.
NON-MANUFACTURE RULE
When DOD sets aside a solicitation for disadvantaged businesses it may determine that there are no small businesses that can produce the item. This is when the buyer may waive the non-manufacture rule (FAR 52.219-33, SBA description). This allows companies that fit the set-aside requirement to re-sell another manufacturer’s item, essentially letting DOD direct this business to the disadvantaged group.
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