28 -- Sole Source - Pratt & Whitney - 1st Stage Vane

PR Number(s) FD203006-60398Item: 001 NSN: 2840-01-205-1318 NZ - Vane, 1st Stage P/N 4059681 Description: Directs air flow onto the rotating blade at the proper angle. Predominate Material of Manufacture: Nickel Alloy Approximate Dimensions: 1.283 Inches X 2.848 Inches X 4.00 Inches. Quantity: 500 Each Applicable to: F-100 Core Module Destination: FB2039, Tinker AFB, OK, 73145-9013 Delivery: Jun 07 - 500 The approximate issue date of the solicitation will be 18 May 2006. The approximate response date of the solicitation will be 19 Jun 2006. No telephone requests will be accepted. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available by the release date for download only at www.fbo.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Eddie West at +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, or email contact@example.gov. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. This part must be supplied by Pratt & Whitney to retain unique design capability, engineering skills and manufacturing knowledge that is not known to the Government. Complete data to manufacture this part is not available. This part requires manufacturing and processing acceptance data that is separate from the blueprint and not owned by the government. This data is required by the manufacturing source to insure part reliability. Missing data is not available and is not economically obtainable. 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: 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. Request for Written Quotation will be issued. The anticipated award date will be 60 days after the issuance of this notice. 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. United Technologies Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Division, Cage Code: 052661 See Notes(s) 22, 23 & 26