Synopsis for Solicitation for NSN 4420-01-568-3537

This is a Synopsis as required by the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 637(e)) and the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 416) and fulfills the synopsis and advertising requirements prescribed in FAR Part 5 – Publicizing Contract Actions.

The solicitation will consist of one NSN: 4420-01-568-3537 Cooler, Fluid, Industrial

This item is proprietary to Rix Industries (Cage Code: 28953) (Part Number - 39-35318). Adequate data for the evaluation of alternate offers is not available at the procurement agency. The offeror must provide a complete data package including data for the approved and alternate part for evaluation. The solicitation issue date will be on or around 01/15/2026, and the closing date will be on or around 02/16/2026.

The solicitation will be Set Aside for Small Business, utilizing other than full and open competition for a definite quantity type contract and does not authorize delivery of any material. The government plans to award a Fixed Price Definite Quantity Contract for a quantity of seven (7) each. Only FOB Origin pricing will be accepted.

FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiations will be utilized.

This synopsis should NOT be considered a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The Government is in no way obligated to purchase any material as a result of this notice.

In order to receive an award, regardless of dollar value, you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The SAM site may be accessed at https://www.sam.gov. The final contract award decision will be Price Only.

A copy of the solicitation can be obtained through the DLA Internet Bulletin Board System (DIBBS). To locate a solicitation go to the DIBBS website (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil), and from the menu bar select "RFP/IFBs", then conduct a search either through the "Search the RFP/IFB Database" or the "Solicitation Package Search" areas. The solicitation number is SPE8EG25R0012. For any questions or further details please contact Andrew C Rose at email andrew.c.rose@dla.mil and Asheai Patterson at email asheai.patterson@dla.mil.