28 -- F110 Vanes, Pre-Qualification of sources required. First Article Government Test required.

The solicitation number is corrected to read FA8104-06-R-0005In lieu of the FA8104-05-R-0004 stated in the body of the text below and as stated in the notice for this solicitation as FA8104-05-R-0005. The below parts are being bought under FA8104-06-R-0005 Date Submitted: 5 Oct 2005 OC-ALC/PSG-PKP COMBAT SUSTAINMENT WING 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AE1/109B TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032 28--VANE, SECTOR SOL FA8104-05-R-0004, OC-ALC/PSG-PKP TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact John McKeel/PSG-PKP/[405] 739-5492 Item 0001 NSN 2840-01-191-1936PR P/N: 1276M96P02, Vane Sector, Vane segment Appr. 10.4 inches long & appr. 5.698 inches wide at outer band and tapering to approx. 3.109 inches at inner band and approx. 1.637 inches thick. Converts gas energy in the form of static pressure into gas energy in the form of velocity to direct gas flow onto the turbine blades. Applicable to: F110-100 Engine. Destination: Tinker Air Force Base Ok 73145-3032. Delivery: starting 31 Oct 2006, a quantity between 1242 ea and 3106 ea will be acquired. The actual quantity will be determined at the time of award at this time the Government's BEQ is 2485 ea. The following quantity ranges for pricing purposes will be solicited. Approximate ranges will be(1242-1600 ea) (1601-2484 ea) and (2485-3106 ea) Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Award may not be delayed while new sources are being qualified. First Article Government testing will be required for sources not producing the item within the last 36 months. The qualification requirements for this item were established prior to 19 Oct 1984 and the requirements of FAR 9.202(A) do not apply. The approximate issue/response date will be 21 Nov 05. The anticipate award date is 31 Dec 05. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. Pre-qualified sources: General Electric Co Aircraft Engine, Cincinnati Oh 45215-1988, Electro Methods, S. Windsor Ct 06074,Volvo Aero Norge, Kongsberb, N-3601 MO, Howmet Corp, Winsted, Ct 06098, and Johnson Tech. Inc., Muskegon, MI 49442. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed request received directly from the requester is acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which if timely shall be considered. Award will be made only if the offeror 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: 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/LPKPB, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER +1 (555) 000-0000. See Note (s) 23, 26