28--CHAMBER,COMBUSTION,

NA PR Number(s): FD20300455728 Item: 0001 NSN: 2840-01-448-6990 CHAMBER,COMBUSTION, NZ P/N: 4086420-01, Description: Dimensions: 30 inches round x 20 inches long. Form/Fit/Function: The function of the combustion chamber is to take compressed air, mix it with fuel, and then have the mixture ignited, which will create thrust. Total Line Item Qty Range: 14.0000 EA to 28.0000 EA and/or 29.0000 EA to 42.0000 EA. Destn: FB2039,Tinker AFB,OK.,73145-9013. Delivery: 29OCT2005 Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. Note: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential Offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at +1 (555) 000-0000. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Request for Written Quotation will be issued. The anticipated award date will be 60 days after the issuance of this notice. The approximate solicitation issue date will be 12 july 2004. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. PRATT & WHITNEY MILITARY ENGINES. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. See Note(s) 22 and 26.