28 -- Sole Source - Pratt & Whitney - Mounting Bracket

This synopsis is modified to include Whitcraft LLC (cage code: 32543) as an approved source for this part as well as Pratt and Whitney. Therefore, it is no longer a sole source to Pratt and Whitney since there are two approved manufacturer sources.****** PR Number(s) FD203006-59621 Item: 001 NSN: 5340-01-215-2640NZ - BRACKET, MOUNTING P/N 4063737 Description: Arm used to connect various stages of variable geometry Systems to the Actuator on the Core Module. Predominate Material of Manufacture: Titanium Alloy Approximate Dimensions: 7 Inches Long X 3 Inches Wide X 0.25 Inches Thick Quantity Range: 616/1231/1847 Each Applicable to: F-100 Core Module Destination: FB2039, Tinker AFB, OK, 73145-9013 Delivery: Sep 06 - 246, Oct 06 - 246, Nov 06 - 246, Dec 06 - 246, Jan 07 - 247 The approximate issue date of the solicitation will be 2 Dec 2005. The approximate response date of the solicitation will be 3 Jan 2006. First Article Test required. No telephone requests. 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. 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. 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 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. 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. See Notes(s) 26