1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response. Estimated issue date is 26 AUG 2011, Closes 26 SEPT 2011 2. RFP# - FA8118-11-R-0048 3. PR# - FD2030-11-36591 4. Nomenclature/Noun - C-5 Fuel Boost Assembly Pump Re-design 5. NSN - 2915-00-489-9215 6. PN - N/A 7. Application (Engine or Aircraft) - C-5 8. Description: The contract has three main purposes. First, the Government will require the re-design of the Fuel Boost Pump motor. The re-designed C-5 Fuel Boost Pump Motor will be a form, fit, and function replacement with improved reliability. Second, the Government will require the contractor to provide the necessary technical data package for the Boost Pump Motor and sub-components in order to verify the configuration, which will enable future procurements. Finally, a previously designed, but never qualified set of reliability enhancement sub-components will be qualified during the post development phase qualification testing: a machined diverter which was previously a casting, an improved thrust washer design, bonding strap, and nitrile elastomers. L/I 0001 - qty 1 Required Delivery - 12-18 Months FFP 9. Mandatory Language: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at
+1 (555) 000-0000. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract 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. Authority is 10 USC 2304 (c) (1).
