PGU-48

AFLCMC/EBH at Hill Air Force Base, Utah anticipates awarding a sole source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to American Rheinmetall Munition, Inc., CAGE 4XXK1. It is anticipated that the ordering period of performance will not exceed 5 years from the time of award. The United States Air Force anticipates issuing a new five (5) year IDIQ contract to procure 25mm PGU-48/B, Frangible Armor Piercing rounds, for the F-35A from American Rheinmetall Munition, Inc. American Rehinmetall Munition Inc., is a subsidiary of Rheinmetall Waffe Munitions Schweiz (RWMS). THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The authority for this action is 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii) The clause at 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, is applicable to this procurement. OMBUDSMAN (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern. (b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions). (c) The Competition Advocate (CA) at each contracting activity/office shall act as the ombudsman and attempt to resolve contractor complaints If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the HILL AFB ombudsman, Jonna Hancey at 801 777 -6549 , FAX 801 777 -6830 , email jonna.hancey@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.. Each activity is responsible for developing procedures for executing the duties and responsibilities. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Office. Please forward any written statements of capability to AFLCMC/EBHK, Attn: Kyle Andersen, 6072 Fir Ave, Bldg 1233, HAFB UT 84056-5820, or e-mail kyle.andersen@us.af.mil. Interested parties must show capability to fulfill the Government's immediate, short-term need for the project described above. The NAIC Code for this acquisition is 332992. The notice expires 15 days after publication.