Repair of ATCALS Amplifier Subassembly & PX-153 Controller

This notice does not in itself represent the issuance of a formal request for proposal and is not intended to be taken as such. Any response to this notice shall be submitted in writing. The United States Air Force through the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker AFB, 73145 is contemplating the release of a competitive solicitation for the Teardown, Testing & Evaluation (TT&E) and subsequent repair of ATCALS Subassemblies and PX-153 Controllers. A requirements contract is contemplated (1 Year Base Period + 4 One-Year Options + Option to extend for 6 months). The following requirements are contemplated: Item 0001: TT&E of Amplifier Subassembly NSN: 5996-01-594-1973 P/N: A31863-000 Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): 3 ea/year (1 ea during 6 month option) Delivery: 1 each 90 calendar days after receipt of order (ARO) or asset, whichever is later. Early delivery is acceptable. Item 0002: Repair of Amplifier Subassembly NSN: 5996-01-594-1973 P/N: A31863-000 BEQ: 3 ea/year (1 ea during 6 month option) Delivery: To be determined Item 0003: TT&E of PX 153 CONTROLLER NSN: 5895-01-592-8999 P/N: A32222-000 BEQ: 2 ea/year (1 ea during 6 month option) Delivery: 1 each 90 calendar days ARO or asset, whichever is later. Early delivery is acceptable. Item 0004: Repair of PX 153 CONTROLLER NSN: 5895-01-592-8999 P/N: A32222-000 BEQ: 2 ea/year (1 ea during 6 month option) Delivery: To be determined Item 0005: Over & Above for NSN: 5996-01-594-1973 and 5895-01-592-8999 BEQ: As required Delivery: To be negotiated Item 0006: Data; 1 Lot. Delivery: 1 unit - In Accordance with CDRLs. Early delivery is acceptable. Ship To: Shipping instructions will be provided by the Production Management Specialist (PMS) prior to any shipments of serviceable assets. Duration of Contract Period: The anticipated period of performance (PoP) inclusive of all options is 66 months. Sources: There are currently two approved sources for this repair effort: Raytheon Company and ETM-Electromatic, Inc. Due to the complexity and criticality of these items, only the pre-approved source meet the USAF requirements. These sources have demonstrated the ability to successfully provide the repair and overhaul services and has access to the required data. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency (FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i)). Other than the current approved USAF sources, all other interested offerors must demonstrate at the time of proposal submission that they have obtained the necessary repair and technical data from the approved sources that would allow them to complete the work required by this solicitation. The proposed award will not be delayed in order to provide a potential offeror with the opportunity to become an approved USAF source. Set-aside: N/A The Government intends to issue solicitation FA8119-21-R-0014 on or around 17 September 2021 with an estimated response time of 30 days. The anticipated award date is November 2021. The solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov and the response dates will be noted in the solicitation. This notice does not in itself represent the issuance of a formal request for proposal and is not intended to be taken as such. The Government intends to use policies contained in Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, in its solicitation for the described services. All questions regarding this notice are to be submitted in writing via E-mail. All questions submitted to this office are subject to be posted in this notice along with the appropriate response(s). Vendor identities will not be disclosed. Prospective offerors must comply with all the requirements of the solicitation and any attachments thereto to be considered responsive. All offerors are to specify in their response whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Also offerors must specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm. 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. ANY AND ALL Inquiries shall be made electronically via email to the POCs listed below for this posting.