29 -- MANIFOLD, FUEL CONTROL (LOWER)

Presolicitation NoticeDate Submitted: 17 September 2003 OC-ALC/LPKAB DIR CONTRACTING/PROPULSION 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AD2/109B TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032 29'MANIFOLD,FUEL CONTROL(LOWER), SOL F34601-04-Q-0110 DUE 031103 OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact Janet Mathew/LPKAB/[405]734-8100 Item 0001 NSN: 2915-00-280-0234NY P/N: 9153M39G01, Noun: Manifold, Fuel(Lower) Size/Dimension: Tubing of different geometries, hard to determine Form/Fit/Function: Supplies fuel to engine and is attached to the turbine mid-frame and fuel nozzle clusters. Applicable to: TF39 Engine. Destn: FB2039 Tinker AFB, OK 73145: Current need date is 30 Nov 04. Qty: 42 EA Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. The solicitation will contain instructions for obtaining further information on this requirement. The qualification requirements for this item were established prior to 19 Oct 1984 and the requirements of FAR 9.202 (A) do not apply. Qualification requirements apply to line item(s) 0001. The approximate issue date for solicitation will be 2 Oct 03. The anticipated award date will be 30 Nov 03. Electronic solicitation procedures will be used for this solicitation. To: General Electric Company, Cincinnati, OH 45215; International Aerospace Tubes LLC Indianapolis, IN; GE Structured Services, L.P. Sub of General Electric CO Mt Laurel, NJ 08054-4304; Corry Manufacturing CO Corry, PA 16407-1798. First article test required; will be waived if the contractor is the OEM (General Electric Company). No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are acceptable. Written requests may be e-mailed to contact@example.gov or faxed to OC-ALC/LPKAB, Attn: Janet Mathew +1 (555) 000-0000. All responsible sources solicited may submit a, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. 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 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 requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days 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. 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, past performance factors and delivery 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. See Note (s) 26,23,22.