31 -- BEARING #3

Date Submitted: 15 Sept 2004 OC-ALC/LPKPA DIR CONTRACTING/PROPULSION 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AG1/109B TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032 3110-BEARING #3. SOL FA8104-05-R-0004, OC-ALC/LPKPA, TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032. For additional information contact Donna Williams/LPKPA/+1 (555) 000-0000. Item 0001 is a BEARING #3, NSN: 3110-00-728-3831RV, P/N: 559597. THE #3 BEARING IS APPROX 4.125 ID X 5.669 OD X 1 INCH WIDE; SUPPORTS: FRONT OF REAR COMPR ALLOWING CONCENTRIC AND ANTI-FRICTION ROTATION; APPL TO: TF33/J57 ENG; MATL: CONTAINS PRECIOUS METAL; DESTN: TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032; DELIVERY JAN 2006; RANGE QUANTITY: 71 EA MIN; 141 EA MED; 176 EA MAX. Qualification requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Only government/commercial new manufactured and new/unused surplus material is acceptable. The solicitation will contain instructions for obtaining further information on this requirement. The requirements of FAR 9.202(a)(1) have been completed and copies of the qualification requirements and standards may be obtained as described in the solicitation. These qualification requirements apply to line item(s) 0001. The approximate response date will be 1 Nov 2004. The anticipated award date is 1 Dec 2004. This award is contingent on the availability of funds for 2005. Due to the complexity and criticality of this part, only actual manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design, can be considered approved sources for this item. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Written quotations are required To: PRATT & WHITNEY, East Hartford, CT 06118, TO: SKF Industries, King of Prussia, PA 19406, and TO: MRC Bearings Inc, Jamestown, NY 14702. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation that shall be considered. 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. 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 above. 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. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. 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 the 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: The solicitation will be posted on the FedBiz Ops on or about 4 Oct 2004. The anticipated award will be 60 days after issuance of this notice. See note(s) 23, 26.