SOCA - CNC drill sharpener.pdf

Synopsis of proposed contact action for DAREX IND LLC., to provide a XPS 16+ CNC drill sharpener machine.

The DAREX CNC machine sharpens a variety of split point drills. It has the capability to store user-defined drill point geometries, cutting the edges to minimize chipping. The CNC sharpener allows user-specific drill sharpening programs to be created easily and stored along with the pre-installed standard programs. It also incorporates Darex's latest grind motion control system, which detects excess material on a blunt drill bit. The solicitation number for this synopsis is F1SRQR1167A001. The place of performance is the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL) at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), CA.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division AFTC/PZRA, on behalf of The Air Force Rocket Laboratories (AFRL/RQRO) at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB) in California, intends to issue an award to DAREX IND LLC., on a single source basis in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i).

The estimated contract award date is AUGUST 31, 2021. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

The statutory authority which permits a solicitation from one source is FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This authority is supported by an approved Single Source Justification Letter. The Product or Service Code is 3413. The applicable NAICS code is 333515. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 500 employees.

This notice neither constitutes an RFQ/RFP or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government in any way to an ultimate acquisition approach. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation that may be considered by the Government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL AND IS NOT TO BE CONSIDERED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.

AFTC has appointed an Ombudsman to hear concerns from potential offers relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates 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. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather the Contracting Officer, Alvaro Guzman, alvaro.guzman.1@us.af.mil. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman:

(Primary) Air Force Test Center Vice Commander, 1 South Rosamond Blvd, Edwards AFB, CA 93524-3784, phone number (661) 277-2810, facsimile number (661) 277-7593, Email: aftc.workflow@us.af.mil.

(Alternate) Mr. Kevin Slone

COMM: (661) 277-2006

FAX: (661) 275-7805

Email: kevin.slone@us.af.mil

For further information, contact the Contracting Officer, Alvaro Guzman, alvaro.guzman.1@us.af.mil. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does not constitute an invitation for bid or a request for quotation or request for proposal and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All responses to this Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action must be received NO LATER THAN August 16, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PST.

No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.

ALVARO GUZMAN

Contracting Officer mailto:alvaro.guzman.1@us.af.mil mailto:aftc.workflow@us.af.mil mailto:kevin.slone@us.af.mil mailto:alvaro.guzman.1@us.af.mil