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30-Connecting Link, Ring SOL: FA8104-06- R-0348OC-ALC/PKXDA, TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, for additional information contact: Diana Ashford/LPKBA/+1 (555) 000-0000 Item 0001, Quantity: 17,236 NSN 3040-00-361-2781NZ P/N: 4052484, Delivery: October 2006, U.S. Bearings Cage code: 02758) and or 4054118, (United Technologies, Cage code: 52661) and (N H Ball Bearings Laconia NH, Cage code: 15860) Applicable to F-100/200/220 Engine Size/Dimensions: Total Quantity 17,236 (First Article Testing is required on this item) Length - 50 X Width .635. Function: Attached to the Aug Nozzle Lever , the function is to open and close the segments during augmentation. Predominant material of manufacture: Nickel Alloy Destination: Tinker AFB OK 73145-3032 Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. The approximate solicitation issue date will be 18 April 2006. The anticipated award date will be 18 May 2006. Oral/Written procedure will be used for this solicitation. TO: Networks Electric Corp, Brg Div., Chatsworth, Ca, N H Ball Bearing, Laconia, NH (Approved Small Businesses) and United Technologies/Pratt & Whitney,West Palm Beach, FL. 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 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. See Note (s) 1, 23 and 26.