Cell, Fuel, Aircraft

                                                                                  Synopsis
                                                                          FD2030-22-00069

1.    Estimated issue date 17 Nov 2021 and estimated closing/response date 17 Dec 2021.

2.    RFP #: SPRTA1-22-R-0002

3.    Contracting Office Address: 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145

4.    PR#:  FD2030-22-00069

5.    Nomenclature/Noun: Cell, Fuel, Aircraft

6.    NSN:  1560-01-529-7631 FL

7.    PN:  2T-6-C3972-103 and 36856-1

8.    Application (Engine or Aircraft): KC-135

9.    AMC: 1C

10.    History:  Previously purchased 48 EA per contract SPRTA1-21-C-1369 on 8 Sep 2021 / purchased 5 EA per contract SPRTA1-20-P-0140-P00002 on 18 Mar 2021

11.    Description:  Cell, Fuel, Aircraft

12.    Dimensions:  4.7300 FT long X 4.2300 FT wide X 2.5300 FT high, weighing 145.0000 LB

13.    Material:  Rubber Aluminum

14.    A firm fixed price contract is contemplated.  The item, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows: 

Quantity: 

LINE ITEM 0001: Cell, Fuel, Aircraft

a)    Destination:  SW3211 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145
b)    Delivery: 12 EA ON OR BEFORE 1 OCT 2023
c)    Required Quantity: 12 each 
d)    Quantity Range: (Min – 3 each / Max – 18 each)

15.    Qualified Sources:  
1.    American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company (CAGE:  05476)
2.    Meggitt (Rockmart), Inc. (CAGE:  56221)

16.    Set-aside: No Set-aside

17.    Critical Safety Item (CSI) applicability: CSI criteria does APPLY to this item.

18.    Mandatory Language:

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.   Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are acceptable.  Note:  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 Ombudsman at (405) 734-8241.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. 

19.     Justification:  supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

20.    All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.

21.    Based upon 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.

22.    Qualification Requirements are applicable.

23.    Item Unique Identification (IUID): Yes
    
24.    Export Control Requirements:  Offerors are REQUIRED to be "EXPORT CONTROLLED" certified in order to receive and view the drawings associated with this solicitation. If an offeror intends to become Export Controlled Certified, a website for registration exists: www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp.

25.    Anticipated Award date: estimated 45 calendar days after solicitation closing date

26.    The solicitation will be available for download on the release date from https://sam.gov/.  No telephone requests.  Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Robert Westerman Robert.Westerman.4@us.af.mil