15--CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT

Synopsis for Boeing Rights Guard (BRG) Applicable Acquisition AMC: 1/C 1. Estimated Solicitation issue date is 11 April 2016 with an estimated closing/response date of 11 May 2016. It is the intention of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City to allow a 45-Day Solicitation period for Boeing Rights Guard applicable acquisitions with days 1 through 15 being allotted to allow time for additional potential sources to submit requests for, and receive, the BRG Technical Data Package CD-ROM. This additional time over-and-above the standard 30-day Solicitation timeframe is a courtesy and serves as constructive notice that it is the affirmative responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the FBO and quickly process requests for the BRG Technical Data Package CD-ROM and that Solicitation Closing Dates WILL NOT be extended for the sole-purpose to allow for additional time to propose. 2. Request for Proposal #: SPRTA1-16-R-0259 3. Purchase Request: FD2030-16-01175, US Air Force Requirement 4. Nomenclature/Noun: FUEL CELL, AIRCRAFT, KC-135 5. NSN: 1560-01-530-2926FL 6. Part Number: 36852-4 or 2T-6-C3968-113 7. Application (Engine or Aircraft): KC-135 Aircraft 8. Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 1/C; Competitive Acquisition for the Second or Subsequent Time. This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified sources require acquisition of the part from the approved sources. The approved sources retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. Acquisition is subject to Boeing Rights Guard (BRG) restrictions and procedures. Information concerning procedures to request/obtain the BRG Technical Data Package via a CD-ROM as well as the applicable points-of-contact will be outlined on the solicitation itself, when issued. 9. History: Previously purchased 93 each from Meggitt (Rockmart) Inc., on Contract SPRTA1-15-C-0102, awarded 25 Sept 2015. 50 each from Meggitt (Rockmart) Inc., on Contract SPRTA1-14-C-0023, awarded 30 May 2014. 10. Description/Function: KC135 #2 Forward Body Fuel Cell, stores fuel. 11. Dimensions: Approximately 57.00 inches in length, 125.00 inches in width and 59.00 inches in height, and 82.00 lbs in weight. 12. Material: Rubber and aluminum alloy. 13. Qualified Sources: Meggitt (Rockmart) Inc., Cage Code 56221; American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics, Cage Code 05476. 14. Qualification Requirements apply to this acquisition, contact the Contracting Officer, Rhonda L. White at (405) 739-7534 or rhonda.white.5@us.af.mil for qualification information or source approval requests. 15. First Article: First Article IS required for this acquisition. Applicable waiver criteria will be detailed in the solicitation itself, when issued. 16. Export Control: Yes. You are REQUIRED to be "EXPORT CONTROLLED" certified in order to receive and view the Technical Data Package / drawings for this solicitation. If your company intends to become Export Control Certified, a web site for registration exists: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. Access to the Technical Data Package for this acquisition is restricted to potential offerors who have met the requirements to view/receive Export Controlled data as well as satisfying the requirements under the Boeing Rights Guard controls and procedures to receive/view the Bid-Set package via a Boeing Rights Guard CD-ROM. 17. Award of a New Manufacture Fixed-Quantity, Firm Fixed-Price, Multi-year contract is contemplated. Notice of Multi-Year Solicitation: The current required quantities are as follows: Year 1 6 each Year 2 25 each Year 3 22 each The minimum contract quantity is 6 each. The maximum possible contract quantity for 3-year period is estimated at 80 each. However, the final required quantities may change. Therefore, offeror(s) are required to propose prices for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation, when issued. If the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation do not provide the best pricing option for your company business model, then the contractor has the option of identifying within Provision 52.207-4, those suggested quantity ranges, for informational/planning purposes only that yield your best prices to the Government. Offeror(s) are still required to submit proposals for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation. The Final fixed-quantity of this requirement is at the sole discretion of the Government and the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all depending on the quality and prices of proposal(s) received. The final buy quantity will be re-evaluated and determined upon receipt of proposal(s) and the closing date of the Solicitation. Surplus is NOT authorized for this procurement. Required Delivery Schedule: 5 each per month beginning 31 July 2016. Destination: DLA Distribution Depot, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 18. Mandatory Language: Written procedures will be used for this solicitation. Electronic submission of completed/signed proposals via scanned PDF through e-mail to the contracting officer is authorized. DLA OMBUDSMAN (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) The Competition Advocate (CA) at each contracting activity/office (as defined in DLAD 2.101) shall act as the ombudsman and attempt to resolve contractor complaints. DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY CA/Ombudsman can be reached at (405) 734-8241. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Complaints which cannot be so resolved shall be forwarded to the HQ through J-72 for resolution by the DLA competition advocate. Each activity is responsible for developing procedures for executing the duties and responsibilities. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Office. 19. UID marking requirements IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003 apply to this acquisition. 20. This procurement is NOT a total 100% Small Business Set Aside. 21. The Government intends to select one contractor for the program. However, the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all or split the award depending on the quality of the proposals and prices submitted and the availability of funds. PR Number(s): FD20301601175PLN Line Item: 0001 NSN: 1560015302926FL CELL,FUEL,AIRCRAFT P/N: 36852-4, P/N: A024012S103-010, P/N: 2T-6-C3968-107, P/N: 2T-6-C3968-113, Description: #2 Forward body fuel cell, stores fuel. Supp. Description: Rubber Duration of Contract Period: December 31, 2016 Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation.