Pivot Fork Assembly to support the KC-135 Aircraft.

Solicitation #: FA8103-08-R-0374 Item: 0001 NSN: 1680000682535FL NOUN: PIVOT FORK ASSY P/N: 5-96174-5, Description: The pivot fork assy connects the air refueling boom to the KC-135 Aircraft. Dimensions: 17"L x 3.95"W x 9.4"H. Predominant mat'l of manufacture: 7075 Aluminum. Total Quantity (please quote on all): Base Year: Ranges: 01 each to 15 each 16 each to 31 each 32 each to 47 each 48 each to 63 each 64 each to 73 each Option Year I: Ranges 01 each to 20 each 21 each to 41 each 42 each to 62 each 63 each to 83 each 84 each to 102 each Option Year II: Ranges 01 each to 20 each 21 each to 41 each 42 each to 62 each 63 each to 83 each 84 each to 102 each SOLE SOURCE TO: The Boeing Company The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. The Government is contemplating a firm fixed price. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Faxed Solicitation requests can be submitted to Angela Taylor at FAX NUMBER: (405) 734-8035. No telephone requests. Only written, faxed, or electronic requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. No telephone requests. Electronic requests can be made to: Email is Angela.d.taylor@tinker.af.mil. Written requests can be sent to: 448 SCMG/PKB ATTN: Angela Taylor, 3001 STAFF DR SUITE 1AG199A, TINKER AFB OK 73145-3020. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with The Boeing Company. Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Governments requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Note: 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. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Numbered Notes apply: 22, and 26.