28 -- PISTON BLEED VALVE

Presolicitation NoticeDate Submitted: 5 November 2004 OC-ALC/LPKPA DIR CONTRACTING/PROPULSION 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AG1/106C TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032 SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE 28'PISTON BLEED VALVE, SOL FA8104-05-Q-0060 , OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact Chuck Murphy/ LPKPA/ [405]739-4441 Item 0001 NSN 4810-01-224-0854RV, P/N: 8514133, PISTON BLEED VALVE COMPRESSOR. MAT'L: STEEL. DIMENSIONS: 3 LONG. LANDS ON EACH END IS 5/16 WIDE. 3 GROVES IN EACH LAND, 1 SHAFT, WHICH IS HOLLOW. FUNCTION: PROVIDES MOVEMENT FOR BLEED VALVE TO DISCHARGE 16 ST. TF33. 9 ea Min, 38 ea Med, 48 ea Max. Destn: Tinker Air Force Base Ok 73145-3032. Delivery: 31 Jan 2006 . Qualification requirements: First article Government test required. 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 date will be 22 November 04, and response date will be 23 December 2004. The anticipated award date will be 10 January 2005. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: Birken Mfg Inc.,Bloomfield, CT 06074, Electro Methods Inc, South Windsor, CT 06074, S&L Aerospace Metals LLC, Maspeth, NY 11378 , and Pratt & Whitney, East Hartford, CT 06118 . 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 Red/Yellow/Green Evaluation will be used to award this contract. 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. Request for Written Quotation will be issued. The anticipated award date will be 60 days after the issuance of this notice. See Note (s) 1, 23, and 26. POINT OF CONTACT: Charles Murphy, Contract Negotiator, Email contact@example.gov Milton T. Halleckson, Contracting Officer, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Fax +1 (555) 000-0000, Email contact@example.gov Place of Contract Performance has not been specified.