66 -- TiAl Foil Production

The contract pertains to the procurement of electron beam titanium-aluminide (EB TiAl) foil processing methods and techniques for the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/MLLM) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio. Classified under NAICS code 331528 with a size standard of 500, the acquisition is a sole source procurement intended for negotiation with a single supplier, Howmet Research Center located in Whitehall, Michigan. This approach follows the authority granted under FAR 13.106-1, indicating that the government will not pursue a competitive bidding process at this time. The synopsis was issued provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation, and while quotations are not requested, any responses received within five days of the notice issuance will be considered to determine whether competition might be warranted. The contract titled "66 -- TiAl Foil Production" (Solicitation Number F4FBFN6179A100) was posted on July 20, 2006. Although solicitation documents are not available publicly, the government expressly maintains discretion concerning whether to open the procurement to competition based on any received input. The designated point of contact for the procurement is Contract Specialist James A. Leighty, who can be reached via email. The contract emphasizes the specialized nature of the service and the intention to utilize proprietary or highly specialized capabilities of the identified sole source provider. The government’s intent is to proceed with negotiating and contracting directly with Howmet Research Center while remaining open to considering all timely responses for potential competitive considerations.