28 -- RADIAL DIFFUSER

NOTICE: Gov. Surplus new/unused may be considered. Radial Diffuser, NSN: 2840-01-091-8727NI ; P/N 722782-102. Radial Diffuser is used as part of the Cold Section of J69 Engine. Dimensions are approximately, 2.510 inches in diameter and 2.090 inches deep. Material consists of 1010 Steel. A Firm Fixed price contract is contemplated with other than certified cost and pricing. Approximate quantity is for 10ea.; Delivery of 10 ea on/or about Aug 2005. This item is critical to performance and safe engine operation. This requirement is sole source under 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). Only qualified sources may apply. The following source has been approved for this acquisition: Teledyne Industries Inc. Toledo Ohio. 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 form 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 and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of responsible source(s) under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to responded to the requirement or submits proposals. This notice of intent is not a 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 the Government will consider date of publication of this synopsis. 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. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement made contact with the firm(s) listed. NOTE: while price will be significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contact award decision may be based upon a combination of price and technical capability as detailed in the solicitation. NOTE: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposed 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 SOLICITAITION REQUESTS. Note: Faxed solicitations request can be submitted to OC-ALC/LPKAA, Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3015, FAX Number +1 (555) 000-0000, and can be accessed through http://www.eps.gov/.