Instructions for Vendors

PART I- Instructions to Vendors for the Submission of Quotes and Automated Evaluation:

Quoters/Offerors are encourage to conform their delivery terms as closely as possible to the delivery days requested.

This solicitation, called the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) is used for the solicitation of Request for Quotes (RFQ) and the award of Purchase Orders, for automated EProcurement acquisitions valued up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The DLA Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) is effective with the implementation of EProcurement on Oct. 24, 2011.

The DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) is referenced in all Automated RFQs valued up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold that are located on the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS). Each RFQ contains a web link to this Master solicitation.

Vendors are required to read PART I of this solicitation to understand the solicitation, evaluation and award process for EProcurement automated acquisitions valued up to the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as of Oct. 24, 2011.

The DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) will be updated from time to time to reflect changes in law, regulation and acquisition policies and procedures. Vendors should not assume that a copy of the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) once downloaded, will remain effective. Updates to the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) will be identified by a date and revision number. Changes to the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) will be highlighted in each revision. Prior versions of the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part 13) will be archived and available.

The DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions (Part...