Bead Breaker, Pneumatic

This is a notice of intent that AFMC AFSC/PZAAC anticipates issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for a Commercial One-Time Spare Buy. This is a Firm-Fixed Price Type Acquisition for the Purchase of One (1) Each of the Bead Breaker, Pneumatic. The National Stock Number (NSN) is: 4910-01-577-6623RN. The Part Number (P/N) is: 8621. This acquisition is Sole Source to Bauer Inc (Cage Code: 70882). Delivery will be 180 Days After Receipt of Contract Award. The Date for issuing the Solicitation will be approximately 22 July 2013 with a Quote Due Date of approximately 21 August 2013. The RFQ will be issued using electronic procedures which will be posted at the following website: ww.fedbizopps.gov. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED and no hard copies will be mailed out. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation shall be considered. OMBUDSMAN: All potential offeror(s) should contact the Buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If the Contracting Officer does not satisfy your concerns, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, 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. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman Ms. Kim McDonald at 478-222-1088. Please be prepared to identify pervious contacts made by your in an attempt to resolve your concerns. (See Notes 1 and 26).