53 -- Ring, Externally Threaded

This contract solicitation concerns the procurement of a ring, externally threaded, designated as a critical safety item by the Air Force, with a National Stock Number (NSN) 5365-00-369-5666. The solicitation replaces a previous one and was issued on January 9, 2007, with a closing date of February 8, 2007. The ring is part number 4031232 and is subject to configuration control, with delivery required 40 days after receipt of order. The Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) does not have an approved technical data package for this item, and the intended sources are United Technologies Corp. and its Pratt & Whitney division. Deliveries can be made to any stock location listed on the P41, and surge quantities are required. The contract will be awarded as an indefinite quantity contract with a base year and four one-year option periods. Annual estimated quantity is 63 units, with a guaranteed minimum order of 16 units in the base year, and order quantities are limited between 16 and 63 units per order. The award decision will be based on a best value determination considering price, past performance, and other evaluation factors specified in the solicitation. The contract is unrestricted, with FOB destination terms and inspection and acceptance at the point of origin. Interested contractors must submit a complete solicitation package for consideration, and the solicitation will be available electronically on the Defense Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) on the issue date; no paper copies will be provided. Contact points for the solicitation include designated contract specialists available via email and phone.