C-130/C-5 Duel Level Control Valve

The Government intends to issue a solicitation on or about 15 Aug 09 with a closing date of 14 Sep 09 for the overhaul of the C-5/C-130 Duel Level Control Valve. "This notice of intent does not in itself represent the issuing of a formal request for proposal and is not intended to be taken as such. The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per PR FD2030-09-07046 as follow:

1. This is an Overhaul requirement. The contractor shall provide all the necessary materials, labor and equipment required to complete disassembly, cleaning, parts inspections, reassembly and testing and finishing actions required to return the Duel Level Control Valve to a like new condition.

2. The list of applicable CLIN's a. CLIN 0001 NSN: 2915-01-163-4373RK, P/N 742800-105, the duel fuel level control is an electromechanical flow control device used to control the level of fuel delivered into a tank during tank to tank transfers. b. CLIN 0002 OVER AND ABOVE (TO BE NEGOTIATED) c. CLIN 0003 DATA (NOT SEPARATELY PRICED)

3. Required Delivery referencing 2 above,a. CLIN 0001: Initial delivery will be 5 each 30 Days ARO. All subsequent orders will be 3 each 30 days ARO until order is complete. (NOTE: The delivery schedule of 3 each 30 days ARO also applies to any option that may be exercised)b. As negotiatedc. Based on delivery of CLIN 0001 assets

4. Prequalification of sources is essential to maintain high quality and maximum operational safety. The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previous approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request to Joe Roop , Source Development, Small Business Office @405-739-7243. 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.

5. If unit price exceeds $5,000.00 then UID requirements will apply

Prospective vendors must comply with all the requirements of the solicitation and its attachments to be considered responsive. The Government does not intend to hold discussion but may hold discussion if it is deemed necessary. A five year requirements contract consisting of a base year and four one year option is contemplated.

OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition.) The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Plus 0015 additional items

Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. 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 as cited in each individual solicitation.