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Presolicitation Synopsis Iso Molded Graphite   2

ID: SP800025R0003 • Type: Presolicitation

Description

Posted: Feb. 4, 2025, 9:54 a.m. EST

SYNOPSIS: THIS SYNOPSIS ONLY PROVIDES NOTICE OF A PENDING DLA REQUIREMENT, AND NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. NO SOLICITATION REGARDING THIS ACQUISITION IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE. NO AWARD WILL BE MADE ON THE BASIS OF PROPOSALS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS.

(1) Action Code: N/A
(2) Date: February 3, 2025
(3) Year: 2025
(4) Contracting Office ZIP Code: 43213
(5) Product or Service Code: 9620
(6) Contracting Office Address: 3990 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213-1152
(7) Subject: Iso Molded Graphite procurement.
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number: SP8000-25-R-0003
(9) Closing Response Date: 30 days after the solicitation posting date (solicitation posting on or around February 28, 2025).
(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer:
Contract Specialist: Mr. Adam Steele (Adam.Steele@dla.mil)
Contracting Officer: Mr. Ron Fairely (Ronald.Fairley@dla.mil)
(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number: N/A
(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount: N/A
(13) Line Item Number:
CLIN 0001 Delivery of up to 2,617 metric tons of ultra fine grained synthetic Iso Molded Graphite, 36 month period of performance.
(14) Contract Award Date: N/A
(15) Contractor: N/A

(16) Description:
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), also referred to as the Government, intends to post an unrestricted, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) solicitation to SAM.gov for a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) acquisition for the delivery of up to 2,617 MT of Iso-Molded Graphite. Any eventual contract award will require the Contractor to deliver the material to an enclosed Govenment warehouse in Hammond, Indiana.

The estimated dollar value of the acquisition is $9,500,000.00. The period of performance will be 36 months from the time of award.
The applicable PSC is 9620 and the applicable NAICS is 335991.

This requirement will be procured under the guidelines of FAR Part 12, Commercial Items and FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

Only proposals submitted from offerors registered in System for Award Management (SAM) will be considered for award under any resulting solicitation. For additional information and to register in SAM, please access the following website: https://sam.gov/ . In order to be eligible to receive an award under any resulting solicitation, an offeror must have a Unique Entity ID which may be acquired through SAM registration.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the Government.

This acquisition will be solicited on an Unrestricted basis open to all offerors capable of providing the material described in the attached statement of work.

Posted: Feb. 3, 2025, 10:51 a.m. EST
Background
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) intends to procure Iso-statically Molded Synthetic Graphite (Iso-molded Graphite) as part of its mission to support the Department of Defense. This procurement is funded through congressional appropriations received for fiscal year 2024 via the Consolidated Appropriations Act. The goal is to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the delivery of this material, which is essential for various defense applications.

Work Details
The contract involves the delivery of up to 2,617 metric tons of ultra-fine grained synthetic Iso Molded Graphite. The material must meet specific technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW). Key specifications include:
- Bulk Density: 1.70 - 1.80 g/cm3
- Particle/Grain Size: 10 - 35 µm
- Ash Content: 0.0 - 0.1%
- Flexural Strength: 30 - 47 Mpa
- Electrical Resistivity: 10.9 - 12.1 µΩm
- Coefficient of Thermal Expansion: 3.0 - 4.1 x 10^-6/K
- Thermal Conductivity: 100 - 125 W/m K
- Dimensions: Height and Width between 12 to 24 inches; Length between 72 to 80 inches.
Each production lot must be uniquely numbered and accompanied by a Certificate of Analysis (COA) confirming compliance with these specifications.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract will be 36 months from the time of award.

Place of Performance
The material will be delivered to an enclosed Government warehouse located in Hammond, Indiana.

Overview

Response Deadline
Feb. 18, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EST Past Due
Posted
Feb. 3, 2025, 10:51 a.m. EST (updated: Feb. 4, 2025, 9:54 a.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Columbus, OH 43213 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
900 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
Est. Level of Competition
Average
On 2/3/25 DCSO Fort Belvoir issued Presolicitation SP800025R0003 for Presolicitation Synopsis Iso Molded Graphite due 2/18/25. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 335991 and PSC 9620.
Primary Contact
Name
Ronald Fairley   Profile
Phone
(571) 363-7069

Secondary Contact

Name
Adam Steele   Profile
Phone
(614) 753-6000

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY (DLA) > DCSO FORT BELVOIR DIVISION #2
FPDS Organization Code
97AS-SP8000
Source Organization Code
500023954
Last Updated
March 5, 2025
Last Updated By
adam.steele@dla.mil
Archive Date
March 5, 2025