1. Noun: Tube Assembly, Metal 2. NSN: 4710-01-316-6547NZ 3. P/N: 4070082 4. Applicable to: F110-229 5. RFQ: SPRTA1-13-Q-0246 6. Estimated Issue Date: March 25, 2013 - Estimated Response Date: April 23, 2013 7. PR: FD2030-13-00221 8. AMC: 2C 9. Critical Safety Item: YES 10. Export Control Requirement: YES 11. Qualification Requirements: YES 12. First Article (Contractor Testing): YES 13. New Manufactured Material Only 14. The Items, Estimated Quantities and Required Deliveries are as Follows: L/I 0001: INFORMATIONAL L/I. Noun: Tube Assembly, Metal. Function: #4 Bearing Air Supply seal metallic aircraft shields the heat from the bearing compartment. Dimensions: Length 18" x Width 6" x Height 2", and Weight 3 LB. Material: Nickel Alloy. L/I 0001AA: FIRST ARTICLE (TEST PLAN) - BID A. Quantity: 1 LO. Destination: FA8111. Required Delivery: 30 Calendar Days ARO Contract. L/I 0001AB: FIRST ARTICLE (TEST REPORT) - BID A. Quantity: 1 LO. Destination: FA8111. Required Delivery: 120 Calendar Days ARO Contract L/I 0001AC: FIRST ARTICLE (DESTRUCTIVE EXHIBIT) - BID A. Quantity: 1 EA. Destination: PLANT. Required Delivery: 120 Calendar Days ARO Contract. L/I 0001AD: FIRST ARTICLE (NON-DESTRUCTIVE EXHIBITS) - BID A. Quantity: 2 EA. Destination: SW3211. Required Delivery: 120 Calendar Days ARO Contract. L/I 0001AE: FIRST ARTICLE (PRODUCTION QUANTITY) - BID A. Quantity: 53 EA (Range MIN 12/MAX 81). Destination: SW3211. Required Delivery: 31 December 2013. L/I 0001AF: NEW MANUFACTURED MATERIAL (FIRST ARTICLE WAIVER) - BID B. Quantity: 55 EA (Range MIN 14/MAX 83). Destination: SW3211. Required Delivery: 31 December 2013. 15. Mandatory Language: The proposed contract action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. This is a full and open requirement. All proposals received within 45 days (30 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. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR 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. The Contractor is required to be "Export Controlled" certified to receive and view the drawings for this solicitation. To become certified, register at the website www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp (for guidance, go to FAQ). Foreign owned firms are advised to contact Lisa-Linh Nguyen at
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