Cylinder Gas Valve

Added: Jun 10, 2011 12:42 pm

This is a notice of intent that WR-ALC anticipates issuing.  This requirement is for a Five Year Firm-Fixed Price Requirements contract with a Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) of 50 EA for the Basic Period, 20 EA for Ordering Period I, 20 EA for Ordering Period II, 20 EA for Ordering Period III, and 20 EA for Ordering Period IV.  This acquisition is for a Cylinder Gas Valve, NSN:  8120-00-249-0880 MH, part number:  66551-1.  The function of the Cylinder Gas Valve is to inflate the C5 escape slide.  General characteristics of the item are as follows:  approximate length - 4.27", approximate width - 3", approximate height - 4.27", approximate weight - 3 lbs, item material - aluminum.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Air Cruisers Company, LLC (CAGE Code:  70167) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.  Interested person(s) may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  All proposals received within the 30 days after issuance of solicitation, or 15 days after the publication date of this synopsis will be considered.  

OMBUDSMAN:  All potential offeror(s) should contact the buyer and/or PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition.  If the contracting officer does not satisfy your concerns, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels.  The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.  When appropriate, potential offeror(s) may contact Ombudsman Kim McDonald at 478-222-1088.  Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns.

The RFQ will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities webpage (http://www.fbo.gov/).  All questions regarding the RFQ must be submitted in writing to Jennifer.Lewis@robins.af.mil.  NO TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS.  All questions and answers will be uploaded to http://www.fedbizopps.gov.  However, the identity of the potential offeror will not be included.  Offerors are encouraged to register to receive notification for solicitation and all amendments/revisions and to check the FEDBIZOPPS site prior to submission of proposal.

Point of Contact is Jennifer Lewis, (478) 327-4784.