French ReplMLU Solicitation

This will be awarded sole source to Boeing Seattle. All inquiries for subcontracting should be directed to Boeing. Responses must be made in writing. Anticipated Award Date: 1 July 2014 Duration of Contract Period: 1 July 2014-30 June 2017 (3 year basic) Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/ response date: Solicitation Issued: 10 Mar 2014 Solicitation Closes: 7 Apr 2014 Purpose: The purpose of this effort is to provide a three-year interim contractor support (ICS) services, through the E-3 Technical Coordination Group (TCG, HBSI Tinker AFB), necessary to sustain the French Republic (FR) Mid Life Upgrade (MLU) configured aircraft and associated ground support systems. The Government does not intend to hold discussion but may hold discussion if necessary. 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 405-736-3273. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. TO: The Boeing Company, Seattle Washington For questions or response contact: Amy Hawkins, Procurement Contracting Officer 405-622-7272, amy.hawkins@us.af.mil