Synopsis Batch Mixer.docx

Synopsis of proposed contract action for RELIABLE RUBBER & PLASTIC MACHINERY to provide a Banbury Internal Batch Mixer. The proposed contract action is for the RQR-Program Support-RQRM (HiTCaT) at the Air Force Research Laboratory (ARFL) at Edwards Air Force Base (EAFB), California. The place of performance is the AFRL at Edwards AFB, CA.

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Directorate of Contracting, Installation Contracting Division AFTC/PZRA, on behalf of AFRL/RQRM at Edwards AFB CA, intends to issue an award to RELIABLE RUBBER & PLASTIC MACHINERY on a single source basis in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), supported by a Single Source Justification Letter. The Product Service Code is 3446. The applicable NAICS code is 333511. The size standard for this NAICS code, as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration, is 500 employees. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with an estimated contract award date of 15 November 2021.

This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request For Quotation (RFQ), Request For Proposal (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 RFQ OR RFP REQUEST 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 quotes, proposals, bids, 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, Ms. Chelsi Creamer, chelsi.creamer.1@us.af.mil. For any concerns, interested parties may call the Air Force Test Center Ombudsman, 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.

For further information about this acquisition, contact the Contracting Specialist, Mrs. Jenny Harris, AFTC/PZRA jenny.harris.2@us.af.mil or the Contracting Officer, Ms. Chelsi Creamer, chelsi.creamer.1@us.af.mil. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only. It does NOT constitute an RFQ, RFP, or IFB and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All responses to this Synopsis of Proposed Contract Action shall be received NO LATER THAN 14 October 2021 at 4:00 p.m. PST. No costs will be paid for any charges incurred in responding to this synopsis.