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47 -- BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT. SOL SP0770-95-R-6757 DUE 111295 POC Contact: For copy of Solicitation FAX 614-692-2262 or mail request to Defense Construction Supply Center PO box 16595,DCSC-vici Columbus, OH 43216-6595.For information contact the Contracting Officer Anita L. Luich, 614-692-1325. This Broad agency announcement (BAA) is issued by the Defense Construction Supply Center (DCSC) to elicit concept papers which describe innovative methods wherebycommercial, price-listed, readily-available, plumbing supplies can be shipped directly to the Military customers using existing Commercial distribution systemsdcsc, which represents DLA, is interested in acquiring plumbing supplies. The objectives of DCSC are to develop new strategies to quickly deliver these parts directly to our Military customers in the tidewater-Norfolk, vaarea, preferably within a 24-48 hour time span, using EDI (electronic data interchange). EDI is a computer to computer transmission of business data in a desired standard format (the Government presently uses ANSI X12) in submitting concept papers for this announcement, the objectives above should be addressed in detail. Concept papers may be submitted any time prior to the expiration of this announcement, which will be 12 Nov 95 unless stated otherwise in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). However, the program may be reannounced periodically to take advantage of new technology and changes in the Market place. Concept papers will be assessed individually by program participants at DCSC rather than evaluated comparatively to other concept papers received. The papers will be evaluated on the following criteria in order of their relative importance to the objectives stated above: 1) delivery. A vendor should demonstrate the capability to meet/exceed thegovernment'S desired delivery of 24-48 hours. 2) distribution system. A vendor'S distribution system will be evaluated in terms of coverage for the Norfolk, VA-tidewater region approximated by the area covered within the ZIP Code range of 23300-23799, the ability to receive and process orders, stocking frequencies, shipment frequencies to customers and the ability to track shipments. 3) customer support. This will be evaluated in terms of the extent of a vendor'scustomer/dealer interface to include asset visibility, corporate/dealer support system, feedback, type of ordering system feedback, type of ordering system, accessibility, return policy, technical resources, marketing system, meeting customer inquiries, satisfying customer needs and responding to emergencyorders. 4) past performance. This will be evaluated as the vendor'S ability to adhers to contract deliveryschedules, the ability to both process and receive alarge number of orders in accordance with contract delivery requirements and a vendor'S demonstration ofa low return rate. 5) material management system. Avendor'S supply network will be evaluated to includeordering, tracking, expediting and meeting unsatisfied requirements as well as contingencies for alternatesourcing in the event a supplier fails to deliver. Other areas to be considered are the vendor'S ability to forecast and support demands, the ability to respond to surges, and the adequacy/skills of material management and procurement Personnel. 6) systems issues. A vendor'S ability to quickly respond to AD hoc Government requests for data maintained in historicalfiles, the ability to electronically receive and process orders I/a/W ANSI X12 format and the ability to manage ADP systems will all be evaluated. DLA reserves the right to limit negotiations to a vendor or vendors who, after evaluation of submitted conceptpapers, appear most advantageous to the Government in meeting the above program objectives. If, afternegotiations, the concept(S) provided adequately demonstrates the criteria listed above, award may be made to the vendor(S) any time after the issuance of this BAA. Agreements/contracts/orders with vendors to test concepts may be implemented without competitiveprocedures, however, follow-on agreements/contracts/ orders may be subject to competitive procedures. Any contract awarded under this announcement is intended to demonstrate feasibility of further development and provide vital experience for ultimate implementation of the most promising strategies through competitiveproposals. This BAA is an expression of interest only and does not commit the Government to pay for any response preparation COST. All inquiries concerning this announcement and submitted concept papers should be addressed to Anita L. Luich, 614-692-1325, DCSC-cabc, P.O. Box 16704, Columbus, OH 43216-5010. Facsimiles and Telex submissions are not allowed. All responsible sources may submit offer which DCSC shall consider(0129)

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