Repair of the M61A1 20mm Hydraulic Drive (HyDrive)

This requirement is for repair of the M61A1 20mm Hydraulic Drive (HyDrive) to support sustainment of the 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun on the F-16 fighter aircraft. The Hydrive consists of a control valve and a motor. The control valve uses solenoid operation pilot valves to actuate the motor control spool which regulates flow at both the inlet and outlet of the motor and provides the mechanical power to operate the 20 mm M61A1 Gatling gun. The Government intends to establish a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) limited competitive contract. NSN: 1005-01-061-8335 Reference Number: 217F429 Dimensions: 12.5" LENGTH; 9.5" WIDTH; 13" HEIGHT; 22.5 lbs. Material of Manufacture: Steel Function: Drive 20MM gun Quantities: Basic Period: Qty BEQ 25EA 4 Outyear Option Periods: Qty BEQ 20EA This will be a limited competition requirement to only potential sources that have the capability of repairing this item (to include access to repair kits as identified in drawing 217F429 which restricts the source of supply to those reflected in the Market Research Report. This effort is IAW Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One or a Limited Number of Responsible Sources and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Solicitation is expected to be issued approximately 22 May 2020 with response due 22 June 2020. Delivery schedule to be 60 calendar days ARO to SW3119. The Request For Proposal will be posted at beta.SAM.gov. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified below for additional information and or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious 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 in the source selection process. When appropriate potential may contact the ombudsmen, Timothy Inman, at 478 222-4097, email Timothy.Inman@us.af.mil. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns. Primary Point of Contact.: Kawunda Hill, Contract Specialist Kawunda.hill@us.af.mil Phone: (478) 222-3399 Secondary Point of Contact: Jerry Brown, Contract Officer Jerry.Brown.14@us.af.mil Phone: (478) 327-3042 Contracting Office Address: 235 Byron Street, Bldg 301 Robins AFB, GA 31098-1670 United States