29--Spray Ring Assy - Zone F100/200/220

This modification is to remove the following statement from the original synopsis: - 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.................................................................. PR Number: FD20300455228 Item: 0001 NSN: 2915-01-471-3480 Spray Ring Assy - Zone F100/200/220, P/N: 4085199, Spray Ring Manifold Assy Total Line Item Qty: 284.0000 EA Applicable to: F-100 Destn: FB2039,Tinker AFB,OK.,73145-9013. Delivery: 30JUL2004 284.00 EA Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See Note(s) 23 and 26. SOL FA8104-04-R-0070; SIZE/DIMENSIONS: Approximately 45 inches at widest points by 11 inches; FORM/FIT/FUNCTION: Three ring design manifold that delivers fuel to the augmentor combustion area for augmentor operation. PREDOMINANT MATERIAL: Nickel Alloy; QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Anticipated solicitation issue date: 5 DEC 2003. Anticipated award date: 16 JAN 2004. Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: United Technologies Corp., Woodward FST Inc., and Wood Group Fuel Systems. 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 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 (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. 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, delivery, and past performance factors 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/LPKBA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER +1 (555) 000-0000.