KC-135 Gaseous Oxygen (GOX) Hose Extension Kit

INTRODUCTION This is a Request for Information (RFI) is for the KC-135 Gaseous Oxygen (GOX) Hose Extension Kit. There is not solicitation available at this time. This RFI is published for Market Research purposes only. Participation in this RFI is optional and not required in order to respond to any subsequent procurement this Contracting Agency may take. Any information used will be on a non-attribution basis. Restrictions that would limit the Government's ability to use the information for these purposes are of limited value to the Government and are discouraged. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, to make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of any effort in response to this RFI. Any information submitted in response to this RFI is strictly voluntary. This RFI is strictly for information planning purposes and the Government will not pay or otherwise reimburse respondents for information submitted. All documentation shall become the property of the Government. Unless otherwise stated herein, no additional information is available. DESCRIPTION OF INFORMATION REQUESTED Determination of estimated cost, schedule and performance parameters to procure M26626-5-240, GOX Hoses built to the specification of MIL-PRF-26626 , to make up a modification kit for the KC-135 Aircraft with additional items provided in table below: Part Number NSN Cage Nomenclature Qty JM22LC2WD5V 5340000922356 22175 CLAMP 1 NAS603-7P 5305009952125 80205 SCREW 5 AN960C416 5310005319515 88044 WASHER, FLAT 10 NAS679A3W 5310006804892 80205 NUT, SELF-LKG 5 1720A-2 5432007242673 98313 STRAP 4 MIL-PRF-26626F-5-240 4720015732423 96906 HOSE 1 827 ACSG/PK is requesting information pertaining to the availability of a 20' hose to incorporate into the KC-135 aircraft. The Government will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this Request for Information nor will it reimburse the respondent for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Quotation (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does this issuance restrict the Government's acquisition approach. The Government reserves the right to reject in whole or in part any industry input as a result of this announcement. SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS MIL-PRF-26626 DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. All responses must be unclassified. RESPONSE Responses shall address: Performance parameters, to include design Program Estimated Cost Information (ROM) for Kits Delivery schedule/product availability Any suggestions that satisfy airworthiness requirements Interested parties should also include the following information in their response: Company Name and Address CAGE Code (if available) Point of Contact Business Size (i.e. Large/Small business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a) concerns, Minority owned entity U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity ** NOTE** Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contract award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 CONTACT INFORMATION Submit response (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: 827 ACSG/PK Attn: Dann Pettit Alt: Donna McKibben 3001 Staff Dr. STE 2AE1 86A Tinker AFB OK 73145-3020 Or, respondents may respond via electronic transmission (e-mail) to Dann.Pettit@tinker.af.mil or Donna.McKibben@tinker.af.mil Questions should be directed to Dann Pettit via e-mail or by phone at 405-739-2572. PLEASE PROVIDE AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF SUBMITTED INFORMATION TO THE POINT OF CONTACT LISTED ABOVE NO LATER THAN COB 30 JUL 09 Responses must be received no later than 30 Jul 09. Documents must be formatted to 8.5 x 11 paper with font no smaller than 10 point. DISCLAIMER This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Responses to this RFI will not be returned. Respondents will not be notified of the result of the review. All responses must be unclassified.