Balance Flange, A/C

This notice is prepared in accordance with FAR 5.207 and is not a request for quote (RFQ). RFQ number 70Z03821QH0000070 is assigned for tracking purposes only. This is a notice of the Government’s intent to award one (1) firm fixed-price purchase order to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), GE Aviation Systems, LLC, Sterling, VA, CAGE 93366, on a sole source basis for purchase of one (1) Balance Flange, A/C. The part is a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101 and are used on the Coast Guard’s HC-130 Aircraft.

Period of Performance will begin at award through delivery.

Set Aside:  Pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements, under the authority of the Competition in Contracting Act (CICA), 41 U.S.C 2304(d)(1)(B). The Contracting Officer has determined that there is not a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns; therefore, the small business set-aside is dissolved. This requirement is unrestricted. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation that will be considered by the agency. Interested parties are advised that the minimum qualifying standard for technical acceptability is the possession of an OEM license to manufacture the parts.

Anticipated date of award:  On or about April 07, 2021.