66 -- Base Actuator

Presolicitation NoticeDate Submitted: 13 May 02 OC-ALC/LIDAA DIR CONTRACTING/AIRBORNE ACCESSORIES 3001 STAFF DR ROOM 1AE198C TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3028 POC DAVID HENSLEY/LIDAA/(405) 739-5990. For additional information contact David Hensley/LIDAA/(405) 739-5990. A six-year, firm fixed price requirements-type contract is contemplated. First Article inspection and testing is required for engineering evaluation of the manufacturer?s ability to comply with the critical design requirements of this part, which is critical to flight safety of several aircraft. The item and estimated quantities are as follows: Item 0001 Noun: Base Actuator NSN: 1680-01-495-1647RK P/N: 200120374 Appl. To: F-15, F-16, F-117, A-10, & B-1 aircraft. Description: Steel housing for gears that turn two shafts that raise and lower the pilot?s seat. Estimated Qty: First year: 750 EA, Second year: 750 EA, Third year: 750 EA, Fourth year: 750 EA, Fifth year: 750 EA, Sixth year: 298 EA. Item 0002 Noun: First Article Contractor Test/Inspection Reports Qty: 4 Copies Item 0003 Noun: Base Actuator ? First Articles NSN: 1680-01-495-1647RK P/N: 200120374 Appl. To: F-15, F-16, F-117, A-10, & B-1 aircraft. Description: Steel housing for gears that turn two shafts that raise and lower the pilot?s seat. Qty: 3 EA The approximate issue/response date will be 31 May 02. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Reply fax number is (405) 739-3462, ATTN: David Hensley. Note: Award will be made only if the offeror, the product, 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. Note: 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 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 the 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 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 (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to OC-ALC/LIDAA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3028, FAX NUMBER (405) 739-3462