A10 Trailing Wedge Assembly Support Stabilizer

This is a Pre-solicitation synopsis notice in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or an invitation for bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the government. This synopsis is prepared in accordance with guidance found in FAR 5.207 and is for the purpose of notifying potential offeror's of an upcoming solicitation. The USAF intends to release a solicitation on or about 5 Dec 2018 for replenishment spares of the A-10 Trailing Wedge Assembly Support Stabilizer P/N 160D611512-2.
Qualification Requirements: See FAR Part 52.209-1 Qualification Requirements. The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previously approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the point of contact listed on this notice. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards specified for qualification.
This part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain data rights, manufacturing knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant government engineering activity.
Any capability statement will need to demonstrate to the government engineer how the source can manufacture/supply this item while maintaining the quality of the part that meets or exceeds the government requirements. See attached Qualification Requirements.
All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
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 and are cited in each individual solicitation.
**The following Line Item Number(s): is/are not SPECIFIC but for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY**

Line Item: 0001
A-10 Trailing Wedge Assembly Support Stabilizer
A one piece bonded component, consisting primarily of formed 7XXX aluminum sheet metal, fiberglass skins, and Nomex core for the A10 Aircraft.
NSN: 1560011344422FJ
P/N: 160D611512-2.
QTY/UI: 17 ea.
FOB: Origin
Delivery: First Article within 90 Calendar Days after Contract Award
Production Articles: 180 Days after First Article Approval
Or if waived 180 days after Contract Award

Line Item: 0002
First Article Test Report
QTY/UI: 1 LO
FOB: Destination
Delivery: 180 Days after Contract Award
Duration of Contract Period: 12 Months after Date of Award
Anticipated award date: 7 Feb 2019
A First Article and Test Report will be required. Condition(s) for Waiver of First Article approval:
a. Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar article to the prime contractor for delivery to the government, DoD, Air Force.
b. Offerors currently in production of the same or similar article for a government, DoD, Air Force contract and who have received first article approval under the existing contract.
c. Offerors who have previously furnished production quantities of the same or similar articles to the government, DoD, Air Force, provided articles thus furnished, have exhibited satisfactory performance in service in the opinion of the government, DoD, Air Force.
d. Provided that not more than 36 months have elapsed since completion of a contract.
Export Controlled: Foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. Release approved for U.S. contractors only.
Respondents are to specify whether they are large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned SB, Hubzone SB, Veteran-owned SB, or Service-disabled veteran- owned SB, and whether U.S. or foreign-owned firm.
Payment terms are Net 30 days after government acceptance in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). All payments are to be paid via the Internet through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. WAWF may be accessed at https://wawf.eb.mil. WAWF training may be accessed online at https://www.dfas.mil/contractorsvendors/irapt/wawf/training. Payment information may be accessed using the DFAS website at https://www.dfas.mil/contractorsvendors.html. The purchase order/contract number or invoice will be required to inquire status of payment.
Electronic procedures will be used for the solicitation.
All current and/or future information about this acquisition, i.e. solicitation, Attachments, Amendments, Questions and Answers (Q & A's), etc., will be distributed through FBO, therefore, interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most-up-to-date information about this acquisition.
All correspondence sent via e-mail shall contain a subject line that reads the synopsis/solicitation number and title of requirement. Note that e-mail filters at Hill AFB are designed to filter e-mails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe or .zip files). Therefore, if this information is not included in the subject line, the e-mail may not get through the e-mail filters. Also, be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the e-mail filters at Hill AFB. If sending attachments with e-mail, ensure only .PDF, .doc, .docx, or .xls documents are sent. The e-mail filter may delete any other form of attachments.
All offerors wishing to be considered must be currently registered with System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov.
***EXPORT CONTROL DATA*** This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application- OFFERORS ARE REQUIRED TO BE "EXPORT CONTROL CERTIFIED" in order to view drawings, Technical Orders, Specifications, etc. for this solicitation. Only DoD Contractors who have a current DD Form 2345 are authorized to have access to applicable drawings/technical orders/specifications.
OMBUDSMAN (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) The Competition Advocate (CA) at each contracting activity/office shall act as the ombudsman and attempt to resolve contractor complaints If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the HILL AFB ombudsman, Jonna Hancey at 801 777 -6549 , FAX 801 777 -6830 , email jonna.hancey@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.. Each activity is responsible for developing procedures for executing the duties and responsibilities. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Office.

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