28--Engines, Turbines, and Components

1. Nozzle Segment, Turbine 2. NSN: 2840-01-205-1318NZ 3. P/N: 4059681 4. Applicable to: F100 5. RFP: SPRTA1-13-R-0320 6. Estimated Issue Date: 02 May 2013 - Estimated Response Date: 03 June 2013 7. PR: FD2030-13-01567 8. AMC: 3D 9. Critical Safety Item: YES 10. Export Control Requirements: NO 11. Qualification Requirements: NO 12: NEW MANUFACTURED MATERIAL ONLY 13. The Items, Estimated Quantities and Required Deliveries are as Follows: L/I 0001: Nozzle Segment, Turbine. Function: This item correctly directs hot air flow to the 1st stage turbine blades for the critical high pressure turbine operation. Dimensions: 6.3 in. long X 5.3 in. wide X 4 in. high. Weight: 1.5 lbs. Material: Aluminum. Destination: SW3211. Quantity: 5,130 EA (MIN 1/MAX 5,130). Delivery: 500 EA per Month Beginning 360 Calendar Days ARO Contract. 14. Mandatory Language: The current qualified source is United Technologies Corporation (Cage: 52661). 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 in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competition. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 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. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed. Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. 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 the 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 contact the Ombudsman at +1 (555) 000-0000, facsimile +1 (555) 000-0000. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download on the release date only from www.fbo.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Tina Vinson at +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov.