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Manufacturing Question
Question is can we bid on a contract as the MFG and build the item to the same specs of an already approved source if I possess the approved sources item to verify everything from. Also like to state that the Solicitation isn’t a COTS item nor is it requesting a FAT and there is no Tech Docs either. The item is a simple Tie Down Strap that only shows 1 approved source and multiply awardees over the years and non being the approved source. Also Both I & A are Destination. Thoughts on this?
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New comment 1d ago
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Hey Calrin, Thanks for your responce. Yes I was looking to build these straps. I have in the past mfg 3 different contracts, 2 of them being for the same NSN which was a COTS item and the other being a IDC. All were I&A destination and All were completed and paid out without any problems. But at the time my former partner was the one with the Govt knowledge and got us these contracts and I was the one doing the mfg of the product. When Quoting those Sol's we stated that we were the one manufacturing so this way we were able to give the govt a good price while still making a profit. The CO awarded us those contracts and once complete the Depot Inspected and Accepted without question. So I was hoping to see if others who also manufacture any times have done this as im not looking to take on contracts just yet with FATs and PLTs.
Inspection
When dealing with inspection at origin , is it the origin or the manufactured/vendor, or is the point of origin my company. (If supplier sends the content and the origin is me and inspection fails wouldn’t that be a huge mess up)?
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New comment Jan 6
3 likes • Jan 5
@Talha Ahmed Calrin Faulkner explanation was spot on! To add, the closest you could get to dropshipping would be if you had an agreement with your supplier or manufacturer and they agreed to doing the I&A and shipping at there depot. If this was the case then you would need to list their cage code when submitting your quote in dibs under Inspection and Acceptance. But one of the most crucial parts is that the supplier/mfg does the packaging and labeling of product and shipping correctly cause will determine if it passes or is rejected. But once DCMA inspects and signs off in WAWF you’re good to invoice and your 30 day pay schedule starts then.
question on pricing and time of delivery to dla and vendor shiiping to dla
Hello everyone Just asking for some feedback on a few things 1 If the quote I am getting from the approved source is coming out higher but they don't bid on the contract. Should I put the bid in anyway since its a few months old. Do I get penalized if my quote is higher than what. The government paid before. 2 If the delivery time on the product to my warehouse is longer, Than the delivery time they are asking for. Is it a problem that I make the time to fulfill longer than what they are asking for. When I place the bid? 3 If the approved source has a cage but does not bid on the contract. Is it wise to ask if they can ship it into the DLA or would they jump on the contract?
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New comment Dec '24
6 likes • Dec '24
Hello Erwin, here is my opinion on a few of the questions for bids I’ve personally quoted in the past and from contracts ive won. 1- if the appoved source is the only one listed on solicitation there are other sites you could check like NSN-Now that may give you other approved sources to possibly get better pricing. You can bid higher from previous won awarded contracts without being penalized and they may or may not accept your quote. I have persoanlly won with higher quotes. 2- From experience ive had contracts in the past where the supplier needed extented time to deliver the product to my facility which was past the deadline so I had to submit a PAR to extented the contract delivery date before my QAR was able to inspect and accept the product seeing both I&A where “Origin”. But if the Supplier is quoting you longer lead times then the Sol is asking just put in the time needed for supplier to deliver the product to you Plus a few extra weeks just incase they still dont deliver on time cause putting a PAR in to extend can take weeks if not months to get approved. Again all of this is coming from past experiences so others may have a different view or take on it. 3- The appoved source doesnt always bid on the Sol’s so check the award history and if they arent the sole awardee then i would say its a better chance of you winning the contract. For shipping it would depend it tye contract states “Origin” or “Destination” Inspection/Acceptance. If it’s an origin inspection/acceptance, then DCMA would have to go to the the suppliers warehouse once its ready to ship and to the I/A there. But to do this you would need to get suppliers approval and to list the supplier cage code when submitting your quote for the I/A instead of your own cage. Same goes for if it is a destination I/A but only difference is the I/A is done at the Depot instead of the suppliers facility. But the supplier would have to package the product to the whats listed on the contract may it be to Mil-Spec or commercial packaging. But if not done right it could get denied during inspection, which would lengthen the time for you to get paid out. And could also hurt your SPRS score.
3 likes • Dec '24
@Erwin Santos your welcome. Ya there is definitely alot of info to learn. Mil-spec Labeling and packaging is very important aswell cause if that isnt done right can be very costly and delayed getting paid.
Finally won!
Hey guys, I won my 1st contract with DLA! And I got approved by VSM. Now I need to find boxes, and mil bags. Any suggestions?
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New comment Aug '24
1 like • Aug '24
@Jason Yahner I've used both 2 mil & 3 mil poly bags and have never had an issue. But it also depends on what kind of product your bagging. Thicker is always better I feel as it has less of a chance of ripping open easily.
2 likes • Aug '24
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/ is another good place to get boxes and poly bags. They are cheaper then Uline but their shipping is high if you don't have their credit card.
Resellers license
One distributor is telling me that I need a resellers license. Has anyone else run into this?
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New comment Jul '24
1 like • Jul '24
@Jason Yahner ya I ended up doing the same. It’ll definitely save you on those larger sales tax purchases for sure!
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