68 -- HYDROXEYTHLHYDRAZINE

PART: U.S. GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENTS SUBPART: SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIAL OFFADD: AFFTC/PKT Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Ave., Edwards AFB, CA 93524 SUBJECT: The 2-Hydroxeythylhydrazine (HEH). Critical Raw Materials used as a monopropellant ingredient and supports the IHPRPT Phase II Spacecraft Chemical Propulsion Group REF NO.: F1SBAA6179b003 DUE: 11 Aug 2006 POC: Deanna Wright, contact@example.gov; +1 (555) 000-0000 (ph), +1 (555) 000-0000 (fax) DESC: The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 13. - Offeror Representations and Certifications per 52.213-4 -- Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Commercial Items , Simplified Acquisition Procedures, to Charkit Chemical Corporation. This acquisition is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 325188. The following item will be procured: The mission of the Air Force Research Laboratory is to develop advanced technology for the warfighter. An example is the development and manufacture of advanced monopropellant by AFRL. The chemical: 2-hydroxyethylhydrazine (HEH) is a raw material used to produce the advanced monopropellant: AF-M315E. This monopropellant supports the IHPRPT Spacecraft Chemical Propulsion Program. AFRL is committed to producing multi-ton quantities of AF-M315E to various contractors, universities, and internal customers. Presently, the raw material: HEH is only produced by one manufacturer (Charkit Chemical Co.) in large quantities (200 kg) and with high purity (> 97%) that meets the criteria of product specifications that are required in the final product: AF-M315E Contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical quote, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. In addition, the response should include any special requirements for a Research and Development contract in accordance with FAR Part 13. Eligibility criteria for quotes are listed in order of importance: 1) AF-M315E Specifications 2) Ingredient Purity 3) Volume 4) Price. Anticipated Award date is 15 Aug 2006. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, 11 Aug 2006. Responses should be submitted to: Directorate of Contracting, AFFTC/PKTA (Attn: Deanna Wright), 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Building 2800, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 or email: contact@example.gov. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition 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. Facsimile responses are acceptable and must be received on or before the closing date. Telephone requests to be placed on a mailing list will not be honored.