14 -- FORWARD DAMPENER

Notice Date

March 15, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, WR-ALC, WR-ALC/PK Acquisition Opportunities, 235 Byron Street, Robins AFB, GA, 31098-1611

ZIP Code

31098-1611

Solicitation Number

Reference-Number-FD2060-01-41646

Response Due

April 5, 2001

Point of Contact

Brantley (Glenn) Miller, Contract Negotiator, Phone (912)926-1067, Fax (912)926-5407, Email Brantley.Miller@robins.af.mil

E-Mail Address

Brantley (Glenn) Miller (Brantley.Miller@robins.af.mil)

Description

DESC: Synopsis: This is a Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price type contract for FORWARD DAMPENER, NSN: 5340-01-332-2343AL, P/N: 7002769-1, applicable to LAU-128A/129A LAUNCHER. There is a Mission Essential Quantity (MEQ) of 180 each, a Production Quantity of 90 each, and 2 First Articles. There are four (4) out-year option periods with ranges of 1-500 each. Delivery of MEQ: 31 JULY 2001. Material: STEEL. FUNCTION: Used to help secure missile to the launcher. Dimensions: Approximately 4" x 4" x 4". The approximate solicitation issue date will be 6 APRIL 2001 with the approximate response date of 6 MAY 01. Request copy of solicitation from Brantley Miller, WR-ALC/LKKB, Richard Ray Blvd, Suite 221, Robins AFB GA 31098-1640. Telephone 912-926-1067, FAX 912-926-5407, e-mail: Brantley.Miller@robins.af.mil. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requester are acceptable. The request for solicitation should contain Company Name, Address, Point of Contact, Cage Code Number, Size of Business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). MEQ SOURCE: MARVIN ENGINEERING (32067). Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. This acquisition will be processed in accordance with AFMC FAR Sup 5352.217-9018 (Mission Essential Quantity): If a proven source is not the low offeror, the basic quantity may be split into a First Article quantity, for award to the low unproven offeror, and a Minimum Essential Quantity, for award to the proven source, with the balance of the requirement established as options in both contracts. Authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), "Supplies (or services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" may apply. Numbered Note 22 applies only to the quantity identified as the mission essential quantity in the solicitation. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017- 3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). The Data Package for this requirement is available on CD-ROM only. Aperture Cards are not available for this procurement. The minimum set-up requirements to view this data package are as follows: 386 DX/33; 4 Megabytes RAM; VGA Monitor; Mouse; 2X (Dual Speed) CD ROM Drive; Microsoft Windows, Version 3.1 or Later; MS DOS, Version 5.0 or Later. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contracting 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 or in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns For assistance in interpreting the CBD announcements, please see the CBD Reader' Guide. See Note(s) 22 and 26.

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010319/14SOL001.HTM (D-074 SN50G2X8)