Sources Sought Synopsis NSN 1650-01-211-5433.pdf

Sources Sought For C-5 Dampener, Flutter

(Intent to Purchase on Sole-Source Basis)

FROM: Nathan Bissette 409 SCMS/GUMAB

TO: AFSC/PZ

LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

FBO Post Title: Intent to sole-source purchase of Dampener, Flutter.

NSN P/N Noun

1650‐01‐211‐5433UC 68130

Dampener, Flutter

SUBJECT:

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Dampener, Flutter. PR # FD2060-22-00102. Applicable NAICS 336413.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Item is an Inboard Elevator Flutter Dampener. It attaches to the C-5 inboard elevator to provide an opposing force proportional to the rate of elevator movement to prevent elevator surface flutter movement.

Impediment to Competition:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Eaton Corporation, which was developed specifically for C-5’s mission and operational requirements. As a result, Eaton Corporation is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the CP performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.

INTEREST

The AFSC/PZ Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Eaton Corporation for the manufacture of the Dampener, Flutter in support of the C-5 Mechanical Program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than Oct 30, 2021 to Nathan Bissette via email (Nathan.bissette@us.af.mil) and Russell McGaha (russell.mcgaha@us.af.mil ). The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.

No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.

Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.