A -- Ultra High Temp Cermets-Re-TiC&ReZrC

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: Development and fabrication of Ultra High Temperature Cermets of Re-TiC and Re-ZrC REF NO.: F1SBAA6100BG02 & F1SBAA6100BG03 DUE: 12 May 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 Genius Metals, 3534 Philadelphia St. Ste 101, Chino, CA 91710. This acquisition is unrestricted. The NAICS code is 541710. The following item will be procured: Development and fabrication of samples of Ultra High Temperature Cermets of Rhenium-Titanium Carbide (Re-TiC) and Rehenium-Zirconium Carbide (Re-ZrC) suitable for microstructure analysis, ambient and elevated temperature tensile tests, dilatometer tests, thermal conductivity tests and subscale rocket engine tests utilizing a novel powder process. Samples will be fabricated six rectangular sheets (1.25: x 4.1 x 1.25 and five cylinders 0.5 Dia. X 3.1 with properties necessary to provide the AFRL with their requirement. 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. Anticipated Award date is 15 May 2006. Responses must be received no later than (NLT) 4:00 p.m., Pacific Standard Time, 12 May 2006. Responses should be submitted to: Directorate of Contracting, AFFTC/PKTA (Attn: Asleigh Baird or Marc Venzon), 5 South Wolfe Avenue, Building 2800, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185, email: contact@example.gov or 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.