28--Engines, Turbines, and Components

SOLE SOURCESPARESGeneral Electric PR: FD2030-10-80209RFP: SPRTA1-11-R0147 New Manufactured Material: A firm fixed price type contract iscontemplated. The items, estimated quantities and required deliveriesare as follows: CLIN 0001: NSN: 2840-01-296-9526JU / P/N: 9545M11G02/ NOUN: CASE &NOZZLE ASSEMBLY / Applicable to F118 /Estimated QTY: 4 ea. Desired Delivery: 1 each per month beginning 31 DEC 2012 Description: Dim: 36.00 L / 4.6 DIA / Material: TITANIUM 6-4 /Function: To contain and direct airflow through the fan section of theengine. The fan case supports the fan inlet guide vane activator andprovides access for borescope inspection of vane and fan blades andcompressor inlet. Destination: SW3211 AMC: 2C The approximate solicitation issue date will be: 3 DEC 2010.The approximate response date will be: 3 JAN 2011.The anticipated award date will be: 31 MAR 2011. History: FA810405G00030144 7 EACH GE 28 SEP 2007 Buyer: Thomas Kanaly, Ph: +1 (555) 000-0000; Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000;contact@example.gov Due to the complexity and criticality of this part, only manufacturersthat have successfully completed all testing required by the originalcompany responsible for the design, or manufacturers that havesuccessfully completed all testing on items determined by the Governmentto be similar in complexity and criticality, can be considered approvedsources for this item. Current qualified sources are: General Electric Corporation (Cage:07482), Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (orServices) required are available from only one or a limited number ofresponsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services willsatisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is forsupplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate withonly one, or a limited number of sources under authority of FAR 6.302. All proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of thissynopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by theGovernment not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses tothis notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.Information received will normally be considered solely for the purposeof determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or themanufacture meets qualification requirements at the time of award inaccordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies theoffice where additional information can be obtained concerningqualification requirements as cited in each individual solicitation.Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement describedare complete and available from the Government. However, the Governmentwill not hold up award pending source approval. It is suggested thatsmall business firms or others interested in subcontractingopportunities in connection with the described procurement make contactwith the firm(s) listed. Based on market research, the Government is not using the policiescontained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in itssolicitation for the described supplies or services. However,interested persons may identify to the contracting officer theirinterest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with acommercial item within 15 days of this notice. Solicitations must be pulled from FedBizOps. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from Offerors orpotential Offerors during the proposal development phase of thisacquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish theauthority of the program director or contracting officer, but tocommunicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, andrecommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested,the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of theconcern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation ofproposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties areinvited to call the Ombudsman at +1 (555) 000-0000 DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBERFOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.