Arm, vane actuation, F108 aircraft engine

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation SPE4A513R1363 for commercial item prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 13.5, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. "This solicitation includes provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the ProcureX system to self-register and review the available training tools at: dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. Offerors who do not self-register will be loaded at the time of auction by DLA."
This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will be issued and posted to DIBBS. 2840-01-450-5026, PR 0049627306, ARM, VANE ACTUATION. This is a Commercial Off the shelf item. CFM International, cage 58828 and Barnes Group, Inc., cage 75440, part number 1834M59G02; are approved sources, UNRESTRICTED. PIPPRS applies. FOB: Destination. Inspection/Acceptance: Destination. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Quantity: 2108 each. Delivery requested is 430 Days ARO or best possible delivery. Solicitation issue date is anticipated to be 8/27/2013 with a closing date of 09/04/2013.

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The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding any addenda to the provision. The provision at 52.212-2 regarding Evaluation of Commercial Items is applicable: All offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification - Commercial Items, with its offer. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition and a statement regarding which, if any, of the additional FAR clauses cited in the clause are applicable to this acquisition.