28 -- NSN: 2840-01-435-0192JF, P/N: 1796M81G01, NOUN: Retaining Segm Ring, Expected Sole Source to General Electric

The proposed contract is anticipated to be sole source to General Electric. NSN: 2840-01-435-0192JF, Part Number: 1796M81G01, Noun: RETAINING SEGM RING. Item Description: THE RING CONSISTS OF A METAL RING WITH 24 HANGERS AROUND ITS CIRCUMFERENCE. FUNCTION IS TO ATTACH THE EXHAUST LINER INSIDE THE EXHAUST DUCT VIA THE HANGERS. DIMENSIONS ARE OVERALL DIAMETER 44.995 INCHES MINIMUMAND 45.00 INCHES MAXIMUM MATERIAL IS NICKEL ALLOY. Appl: F101 Aircraft. Destination: FB2039. BEQ is 97, however there will be quantity ranges from: 49-75, 76-96, and 97-121. Delivery: 31 DEC 05. The approximate issue date of the solicitation will be 19 DEC 2003. The approximate response date of the solicitation will be 19 JAN 2004. The anticipated award date will be 29 FEB 2004. A FIRST ARTICLE IS REQUIRED. Written and electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. The solicitation must be printed from FedBizOps by the contractor. This office will not mail solicitations. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered. 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: 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 received 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. Note: 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: Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. Note: Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in 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. 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.