MRET MONEL K500 TUBING

Synopsis of proposed contract action for All Metal Sales, Inc. to manufacture 50 feet of seamless Monel K500 tubing. The reference number for this synopsis is F1SRQR0353A001. The Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) requires high-pressure, oxygen-compatible tubing for use in the oxygen systems of the Multiscale Rocket Engine Test (MRET) Facility. A total of 50 feet of tubing is required. MRET is a new high-pressure, small scale rocket engine test facility that is being constructed. This system involves several 10,000 psi flow systems. Valves, regulators, and other components have been purchased for this system already, but tubing is needed to connect these components. The place of performance is AFRL at Edwards AFB, CA. The tubing must meet the following additional requirements: - Rated to 10,000 psi. - The requirement for Monel K500 may be relaxed and another material may be substituted if it can be shown to have yield and tensile strengths exceeding that of stainless steel 316L over the range of temperatures from ?320'F to 150'F. - Oxygen compatibility similar to Monel K500 over these temperature ranges must also be maintained. - Must have a nominal OD of two (2) inches and a nominal ID of one (1) inch; wall thickness is one-half (1/2) inch. - The 50 total feet may be made up of random lengths of 10 feet and greater. Note: The typical Monel, Monel 400, does not meet this requirement. The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division (PZRA), on behalf of The Air Force Rocket Laboratories (AFRL/RQRC) at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California, intends to issue an award to All Metal Sales, Inc., a Small Business on a sole source basis in accordance with FAR 19.1506(b). The estimated contract award date is 31 MAY 2021. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The statutory authority which permits a solicitation from one source is FAR 19.1506(b). It is the Government's intent to proceed with as a single source action. The Product or Service Code is 6640. The applicable NAICS code is 332996. 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. Daniel Griffith. 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, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil. For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Daniel Griffith, AFTC/PZRA, daniel.griffith.10@us.af.mil or the Contract Specialist, Andrea Brooks, AFTC/PZRA, andrea.brooks.3@us.af.mil. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for quotation or proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All responses to this Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action must be received NO LATER THAN May 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. PST. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.