Aircraft Components and Accessories

Added: Oct 25, 2016 12:51 pm 1. The solicitation estimated issue date is 09 November 2016 with an estimated response date of 09 December 2016.

2. Solicitation: SPRTA1-17-R-0076

3. Purchase Request: FD2030-17-00195

4. Nomenclature/Noun: Ballscrew Assembly

5. NSN: 1680-01-526-7829RK

6. Part Number: 7900832

7. Application: B-52 Aircraft

8. Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 3/D - Sole Source Acquisition for the Second or Subsequent Time

9. History: Previously purchased 27 each from Linear Motion LLC on contract SPRTA1-12-C-0109, awarded 31 July 2012.

10. Description/Function: This item converts rotary motion from the gearbox into linear motion to drive the aircraft flaps up and down.

11. Dimensions: 84.5620 inches long X 0.1875 inches wide X 1.6250 inches high, weighing 24.00 lbs.

12. Material: Stainless Steel

13. Qualified Source: Linear Motion LLC, Cage 0A335

14. First Article: Not applicable to this acquisition.

15. Export Control: Not applicable to this acquisition.

16. Surplus: Not authorized for this acquisition.

17. Contract Type: New Manufacture, Fixed Quantity, Firm Fixed Price

18. Quantity: This requirement has a current required quantity of 35 each, with a quantity range of 07 each to 44 each. The exact quantity to be purchased is unknown at this time; therefore the contractor MUST propose prices for the specific quantity ranges identified in the solicitation, when issued.

If the specific quantity ranges identified in the solicitation do not provide the best pricing options, then the contractor may identify quantity ranges that yield the best prices to the Government. The contractor is still required to submit a proposal for the specific quantity ranges identified in the solicitation. The Government will determine the final quantity to purchase prior to negotiations or contract award as applicable.

19. Required Delivery Schedule: 05 Each Monthly Beginning 233 Calendar DARO Contract

20. Destination: DLA Distribution Depot, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145-8000

21. Mandatory Language: The current qualified source is Linear Motion LLC, Cage 0A335. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.

This notice of intent is not a request for competition. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 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. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed.

22. Commerciality: Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

23. Ombudsman: An ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of 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. The purpose of the ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.

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).

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. Interested parties are invited to contact the ombudsman at (405) 734-8241, facsimile (405) 734-8129.

24. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download on the release date only from www.fbo.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Tina Vinson at (405) 734-8128 or email at tina.vinson@us.af.mil.

25. UID marking requirements, IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003, apply to this acquisition.