Draft_Synopsis.docx

Pre-Award Synopsis B-2 Battery, Storage

NSN: 6140-01-530-1991

"Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to not solicit this requirement or cancel the solicitation after issuance, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels the solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs."

The purpose of this synopsis is to notify industry of the Air Forces’ intent to award a Sole Source contract directed to EAGLEPICHER TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, with a Cage Code of 81855, IAW 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2).

1. Solicitation will be issued on or about: 18 October 2023 and closes 30 November 2023

2. Solicitation Number: FA8117-23-R-0020

3. Purchase Request Number: FD20302300762

4. Nomenclature/Noun: 6140-01-530-1991, P/N LP31768

5. Application: B-2

6. NAICS: 335910

7. Description: (Supply Contract): Supply items shall pass all OEM specifications, and may be subject to validation by the special Test Equipment final acceptance test. Any component parts that do not meet specified inspection requirements, or if there is any doubt as to its longevity shall be replaced at the Contractors expense. This includes any part requiring replacement due to catastrophic failure, fatigue failure, or normal deterioration.

Purchase Request (CLIN structure for Contract)

Qualification requirements are set forth in the Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements for Commodity Critical Safety and Critical Application Items (RQR-848) that is posted on SAM.gov. Overhaul sources that have produced actual or similar items will be considered. There are no costs incurred by an offeror for pre-qualification testing and testing evaluation. However, the offeror’s development of a new Source Approval RQR-848 package to be submitted for Government evaluation may cost as much as $5,000.00. In addition, the cost incurred by the Government for the evaluation of the SAR package may be as much as $2,500.00.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (ii), All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

All offerors are to specify in their response whether it is 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.

OMBUDSMAN (AUG) (An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offeror’s 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 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.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.

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.

CONTRACTING OFFICE POC

Name: Sheila M. Thee Title: Contracting Officer Office: AFSC/PZABA Phone #: (405) 739-4436 Email: sheila.thee@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AC198C Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145-3015 United States