Liquid Loss-in-Weight Feeder

Synopsys of proposed contract action for Buss Inc. to procure a Liquid-in-Weight Feeder. The minimum requirements for the feeder are as follows: Feeder capable of metering liquid ingredients into the MX30-22 F40-6 Buss Kneader Metering of liquid raw ingredients exhibiting viscosities up to 22000 centipoise Metering of liquid raw ingredients at feed rates up to 1 kg/hr Electrically driven heating of holding reservoir up to 140 degrees Celsius to lower the viscosities of liquid raw ingredients Controls facilitated metering of liquid raw ingredients through loss-in-weight compensating system 6 liter reservoir tank Mechanical, controls, and electrical compatibility with the MX30-22 F40-6 Buss Kneader The liquid loss-in-weight feeder will provide a needed capability to add liquid raw ingredients into rocket insulation formulations manufactured by the continuous kneading process. Liquid raw ingredients have been recently shown to significantly enhance the properties of internal insulation in laboratory testing. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division (PZRA), on behalf of The Air Force Research Laboratories (AFRL/RQR) at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California, intends to issue an award to Buss, Inc. on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The statutory authority which permits a solicitation from one source is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This authority is supported by an approved Sole Source Justification Letter. It is the Government's intent to proceed with as a single source action. The applicable NAICS code is 333249. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 500 employees. This notice neither constitutes an RFQ/RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates 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. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer, Mr. Timothy Palen. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, phone number (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593.