66 -- SOLE SOURCE -- DATA SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS -- MICROSCOPE, SCANNING (SEM/EDX)

Notice Date

November 5, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, OC-ALC -- (Central Contracting), 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AG76A, Tinker AFB, OK, 73145-3015

ZIP Code

73145-3015

Solicitation Number

F34601-02-R-32302

Response Due

December 28, 2001

Point of Contact

Rob LaFollette, Contract Specialist, Phone (405) 734-8096, Fax (405) 739-5493, Email robert.lafollette@tinker.af.mil

Description

Presolicitation Notice Date Submitted: 05 Nov 01 OC-ALC/LPDPB DIR CONTRACTING/PROPULSION 3001 STAFF DR STE 2AE1/106C TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OK 73145-3032 28?SOLE SOURCE ? DATA SYSTEMS & SOLUTIONS ? MICROSCOPE, SCANNING (SEM/EDX) SOL F34601-02-R-32302 DUE 28 DEC 01 Rob LaFollette/LPDPB/[405]734-8096, For additional information contact Rob LaFollette/LPDPB/[405]734-8096 Item 0001 NSN 6650-01-486-7221PR P/N: 762850 This item is used for diagnostic analysis of debris extracted from the engine oil system of the F110 engine for the purpose of monitoring engine health and managing risk. The subject item is comprised of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) with an energy dispersive x-ray (EDX) detector and embedded image analysis system. Specially developed PC-driven software receives oil debris information, through data cable from SEM/EDX and yields a report that provides engine serviceability and recommendations for maintenance action, as necessary. Debris information from the SEM/EDX is presented graphically and quantitatively: each particle of debris in a given sample is mapped showing a detailed graphic depiction of its shape and size. In addition, each particle is tagged with its chemical and/or alloy composition. The system includes a separable vacuum pump and power supply for enhanced deployability. Used on F110 engine, F-16 aircraft. 38 ea ?BEQ (59 ea MAX). Applicable to: F110 Engine. Destination: various Delivery: various. Qualification requirements: sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. The solicitation will contain instructions for obtaining further information on this requirement. These qualification requirements apply to line item(s)0001. The approximate/issue response date will be 28 Nov 2001. Written/electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. To: Data Systems & Solutions, Reston, VA 20190. No telephone requests. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be mailed out from this office. The solicitation will be available for download on the release date from www.fedbizops.gov. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 USC 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available form only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. 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. 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 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 desertion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements as cited in each individual solicitation. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government. 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. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice. =20 Point of Contact=20 Rob LaFollette, Contract Specialist, Phone (405) 734-8096, Fax (405) 739-5493, Email Robert.lafollette@tinker.af.mil -- John Groth, Contracting Officer, Phone (405) 739-4427, Fax (405) 739-5493, Email john.groth@tinker.af.mil =20

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