28 -- Engine Parts for GE 110 Engine/Liner, Aug

Presolicitation NoticeDate Submitted: 09 April 2002 OC-ALC/LPDPB DIR CONTRACTING/PROPULSION 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AF1/108B TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032 Liner, Aug SOL F34601-02-R-49015 For information contact Milton T. Halleckson/LPDPB/[405]739-4427 Item 0001 NSN 2840-01-119-6881PR P/N: 5054M24G01 18 EA Applicable to: 110 GE Engine. Destn: Tinker Air Force Base Ok 73145-3032. Delivery: 28 Feb 2003. Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. The solicitation will contain instructions for obtaining further information on this requirement. The requirements of FAR 9.202(A) have been completed and copies of the qualification requirements and standards may be obtained as described in the solicitation. These qualification requirements apply to line item(s) 0001 The approximate issue/response date will be 24 May 02. The anticipated award date will be 10 Jun 02. The solicitation will contain First Article Requirements, as well as requests for new/unused surplus items. Due to the fact that the manufacturing Assembly requires Steel and Titanium Castings, Titanium Sheet Metal, Welding FPI, Radiographic Inspection, and other technical processes that are critical to parts fit, form and function, this acquisition is restricted to the qualified sources already approved by OC/ALC. The following sources have been approved for this acquisition as follows: General Electric Company, TRI/Industries, Flameco Engineering Inc, and Turbocombustor Technology Inc. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements as cited in each individual solicitation. 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. 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. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to OC-ALC/PKXDA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER +1 (555) 000-0000 and can be accessed though http://www.eps.gov/.