Combined Request for Information and Synopsis

Combined Request for Information and Synopsis

This notice is a combined Request for Information and Synopsis.  The primary purposes of this notice are as follows:

• Conduct market research to determine if other sources are capable of satisfying the agency’s requirements exist and if commercial items or nondevelopmental items are available that meet the agency’s requirements
• Improve small business access to acquisition information
• Enhance competition by identifying contracting and subcontracting opportunities

This announcement is not a Request for Proposal or an Invitation for Bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government.  The Government does not intend to contract on the basis of this request or otherwise pay for any information solicited herein.  Interested parties should contact Rocky Tello at 385-519-8203 or email rocky.tello@us.af.mil

Program Details:

The Air Force is conducting market research of industry to identify sources that meet Air Force requirements and that have the capability, experience, and qualifications, to manufacture C-130 nose wheels.

Detailed Information

Contracting Office: DLA Aviation

Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Noun: Nose Wheel

NSN: 1630-00-914-1329

P/Ns: 219A967

Estimated Quantity: 121

NAICS:  336413

Classification Code: 16

Destination: USAF

Duration of Contract Period: TBD

Estimated Delivery Schedule:  18 Months ARO

Solicitation Number: SPRHA1-22-R-0044

Response Date: 21 Jan 2022

Archive Date: 21 April 2023

Set-aside: It is NOT expected that this requirement will be set-aside for small businesses

Statements

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements.

The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to purchase this part from additional sources.  It has been determined to buy the data or rights to the data is not obtainable as the owner is not willing to sell at this time.  Reverse engineering the part is being explored as it has been deemed economical and process is starting.

Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.

It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the following firm: Jay-Em (23233).

Based upon market research, the Government is not planning on using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 30 days of this notice.

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.

Prospective offerors are advised that foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.