47--Sole Source - Pratt and Whitney, Tube and Fittings

Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. PR Number(s) FD203006-59776 Item: 001 NSN: 4710-01-456-4966NZ - Tube and Fittings P/N 4084787-01 Description: Tube and Fittings delivers fuel to the fuel nozzle. Applicable to F-100 Predominate Material of Manufacture: Nickel Alloy Approximate Dimensions: 0.722 Inch Dia X 9.016 Inches Long Quantity Range: 235/712/1068 Each Applicable to: F-100 Core Module Destination: FB2039, Tinker AFB, OK, 73145-9013 Delivery: Nov 06 - 712 The approximate issue date of the solicitation will be 21 Dec 2005. The approximate response date of the solicitation will be 20 Jan 2006. First Article Test required. No telephone requests. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available by the release date for download only at www.fbo.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Eddie West at +1 (555) 000-0000, fax +1 (555) 000-0000, or email contact@example.gov. 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. Request for Written Quotation will be issued. The anticipated award date will be 60 days after the issuance of this notice. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the 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. Award will not be withheld pending qualification of other sources. 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. United Technologies Division, Pratt & Whitney Division (Cage Code: 52661) See Notes(s) 22, 23 & 26