16--RUDDEVATOR,BOOM

Synopsis for Boeing Rights Guard (BRG) Applicable Acquisition AMC: 1/C 1. Estimated Solicitation issue date is 9 May 2016 with an estimated closing/response date of 8 Jun 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-0205 3. Purchase Request: FD2030-16-00187, US Air Force Requirement 4. Nomenclature/Noun: BOOM RUDDEVATOR 5. NSN: 1680-00-249-9370 6. Part Number: 5-96332-26 7. Application (Engine or Aircraft): EC-135A / KC-135A Aircraft 8. Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 1/C; Full and Open Competitive Acquisition for the Second or Subsequent Time. 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 Cyclone Aviation on contract SPRTA1-12-C-0181, awarded on 28 Sep 2012. 10. Description/Function: Movable air foil in a "V" shape that flies the Boom side to side, up and down, performs the function of a rudder and elevator. 11. Dimensions: 73.3750 inches in length, 35.25 inches in width and 7.00 inches in height, and 168.50 lbs in weight. 12. Material: Aluminum material 13. Qualified Sources: Boeing (81205) and Cyclone Aviation Products LTD (S5503). Export Controlled Certification, and Boeing Rights Guard Certification required. 14. Qualification Requirements: Qualification Requirements apply to this acquisition, contact the buyer listed below at (405) 739-5501 or david.garcia.59@us.af.mil for qualification information or source approval requests. 15. First Article: First Article(s) may be required for this acquisition. If First Articles are required, if there are any applicable waiver criteria, these will be detailed in the solicitation itself, when issued. 16. Export Control: Yes. If identified as being applicable, 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 contract is contemplated for 59 each. Surplus is NOT authorized for this procurement. Required Delivery Schedule: 59 EA, No Later Than 31 May 2017 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. IUID marking requirements IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003, apply to this acquisition.