Dehydrator Assembly

This is a notice of intent that Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Robins Air Force Base anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) contract to purchase: NSN 4440ND163264LCW, P/N 101-409 a one-time purchase of ten (10) Flexible Duct Dehydrator Assemblies. The end item is in support of the ICBM Missile Radar Pressurization Unit. This will be a one-time purchase only. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Posting of the solicitation is expected 15 days after the posting of the synopsis. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Aero Fluid Products (CAGE Code: 98939) under authority of FAR 6.302-1. However, Interested Party or Person(s) may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a proposal(s). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received within the 30 days after issuance of solicitation, or 45 days after the publication date of this synopsis will be considered. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by submitting a Statement of Capabilities to contracting officer. A determination by the Government whether or not to compete the contract based upon an assessment of 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 or not to conduct a competitive procurement. All proposals received within forty-five (45) days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. The intended source for this acquisition is: Aero Fluid Products CAGE Code: 98939 Address: 313 GILLETT ST, PAINESVILLE, OH, 44077 Specifications, plans, or drawings related to this procurement are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. 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 serous 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 offeror(s) may contact Ombudsman Kim McDonald at 478-222-1088. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns.