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Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. To: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH.,45215-1988. To: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, CINCINNATI, OH.,45215-1988. General Synopsis: o The approximate solicitation issue date will be 3 November 2011. o No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are acceptable. Fax Number is (405)739-5493, ATTN: Brian Johnson o QR's: Qualification Requirements: Due to the complexity and criticality of this part, only manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing required by the original company responsible for the design, or manufacturers that have successfully completed all testing on items determined by the Government to be similar in complexity and criticality, can be considered approved sources for this item. Current qualified sources are: GE, Cage Code: 07482 ...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 in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All proposals received within 45 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. 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. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. 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. o Ombudsman: 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 (405) 734-8241. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. o NSN: PR Number(s): FD20301270201 Item: 0001 NSN: 4710012274706JF TUBE ASSEMBLY,METAL P/N: 1311M33G02, Description: DIM; 32"L; 6"W; 6"H; 2LB WT; MATERIAL: AMS 5557 TYPE 1; FUNCTION: SUPPLIES FUEL PRESSURE TO THE IGVS Quantity: 6.0000 EA Applicable to: F-16 Destn: SW3211,TINKER AFB,OK ,73145-8000. Delivery: 30 SEP 2013 On or Before, 6.00 Written response is required Anticipated Award Date: 31JAN2012New Manufactured Material (Competitive): A firm fixed price type contract is contemplated. The items, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows: o Non-Commercial: Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Competitive: This is a full and open requirement Export Controlled: This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. The form, including instructions for completing the form, is available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/forminfo/forminfopage2220.html. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. Funds:FY12 funds apply to this requirement. No award can be made until FY12 funds become available IAW FAR 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY