16 -- Spares Acquisition for Intercom Control Assemblies, App: MC 130 Aircraft. Basic Quantity and Option Quantities required

This contract involves the sole source acquisition of spare intercom control assemblies specifically for the MC130 aircraft used by the US Air Force Special Operations Command. The item required is identified as NSN 5831-01-376-5029SO with part number 1155130-103, and it entails the basic purchase of four control intercom assemblies, with additional options for incremental quantities in three separate options, each offering between one to five units. The designated supplier is Palomar, located in Santa Margarita, California, and the equipment is to be shipped to Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The solicitation for this contract is scheduled to be issued electronically around mid-August 2006, with all related communications and information directed to Contract Specialist Grover Henderson at Robins Air Logistics Complex. The acquisition falls under NAICS code 334290, indicating it relates to other communications equipment manufacturing. Specific numbered notes 22 and 26 apply to this procurement, and the process will follow the electronic procedures as outlined on the federal business opportunities portal. The contract is classified as a presolicitation, indicating that it is currently open for potential interest before formal bids are requested.