DOOR, AIRCRAFT: (NSN 1560-00-592-6437 FG, Part Number 24-1143-1)

Solicitation issue date is 23 OCT 2019 with a closing/response date of 9 DEC 2019.

•1.              Estimated Solicitation issue date is 27 SEP 2019 with an estimated closing/response date of 11 NOV 2019.  It is the intention of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City to allow a 45-Day Solicitation period for Boeing Rights Guard applicable acquisitions with days 1 through 15 being allotted to allow time for additional potential sources to submit requests for, and receive, the BRG Technical Data Package CD-ROM.  This additional time over-and-above the standard 30-day Solicitation timeframe is a courtesy and serves as constructive notice that it is the affirmative responsibility of potential offerors to monitor the FBO and quickly process requests for the BRG Technical Data Package CD-ROM and that Solicitation Closing Dates WILL NOT be extended for the sole-purpose to allow for additional time to propose.

•2.              Request for Proposal #:  SPRTA1-20-R-0002

•3.              Purchase Request:  FD2030-20-00028;  FY20 Advance US Air Force Requirement.  Availability of Funds clause 52.232-18 applies.

•4.              Nomenclature/Noun:  DOOR, AIRCRAFT

•5.              NSN:   1560-00-592-6437 FG

•6.              Part Number:   24-1143-1

•7.              Application (Engine or Aircraft):   B-52 Aircraft

•8.              Acquisition Method Code (AMC):  1/C; Full and Open Competitive Acquisition for the Second or Subsequent Time.

Acquisition is subject to Boeing Rights Guard (BRG) restrictions and procedures.  Information concerning procedures to request/obtain the BRG Technical Data Package via a CD-ROM as well as the applicable points-of-contact will be outlined on the solicitation itself, when issued.

•9.              History:  Previously purchased 4each total from Merrill Corporation, DBA Mission Support, against Contract SPRTA1-17-C-0074, awarded 6 April 2017. 

•10.           Description/Function:  Forward Crew Entry Door located on the outside lower surface of the forward pressurized compartment. The door is used by flight crew to enter the aircraft. 

•11.           Dimensions:  Approximately 42.0 inches in length, 37.0 inches in width and 16.0 inches in height, and 80.0 lbs in weight.

•12.           Material:  Constructed from an Aluminum alloy ie: skins, brackets, structural frame supports and aircraft common hardware.

•13.           Qualified Sources:  All Qualified sources are listed below for clarity, however, THIS ACQUISITION IS A 100% TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE UNDER NAICS CODE 336413, subject to Export Controlled Certification, as well as Boeing Rights Guard Certification requirements.

D-J Engineering (0C7H8/SB)
Pro Fab Inc. (0BT76/SB)
Merrill Corporation, DBA Mission Support (0JXZ1/SB)
Nordam Group (29957/LB)
TECT (34336/LB)
The Boeing Company (82918/LB)

•14.           Qualification Requirements (QR's):  QR's IAW FAR 52.209-1 ARE applicable to this acquisition.

•15.           First Article:  1ea First Article unit IS required for this acquisition.  If First Articles are required, if there are any applicable waiver criteria, these will be detailed in the solicitation itself, when issued.

•16.           Export Control: YES. If identified as being applicable, you are REQUIRED to be "EXPORT CONTROLLED" certified in order to receive and view the Technical Data Package / drawings for this solicitation. 

If your company intends to become Export Control Certified, a web site for registration exists:  http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/.  Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award. 

Access to the Technical Data Package for this acquisition is restricted to potential offerors who have met the requirements to view/receive Export Controlled data as well as satisfying the requirements under the Boeing Rights Guard controls and procedures to receive/view the Bid-Set package via a Boeing Rights Guard CD-ROM.

•17.           Award of a New Manufacture, fixed-quantity contract is contemplated.  The current requirement is for 6 units, to include the 1ea First Article unit.  However, the requirement has a possibility of a final buy quantity within a range of 2ea to 11ea units, to include the 1ea First Article unit.  The Government intends to award to a single manufacturing source.  Surplus IS NOT authorized for this procurement and if offered, will NOT be considered for this procurement.   First Article DESIRED Delivery 270 Days ARO. First Article REQUIRED Delivery 450 Days ARO.  Production Units DESIRED Delivery: rate of 2ea per month, beginning 270 Days ARO/AAFA.  Production Units REQUIRED Delivery: rate of 2ea per month, beginning 450 Days ARO/AAFA.  Delivery Destination:  US Government / DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma, Tinker AFB (SW3211).

Surplus is NOT authorized for this procurement.

•18.           Mandatory Language:

Written procedures will be used for this solicitation.   Electronic submission of completed/signed proposals via scanned PDF through e-mail to the contracting officer is authorized.  
DLA OMBUDSMAN  (a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) The Competition Advocate (CA) at each contracting activity/office (as defined in DLAD 2.101) shall act as the ombudsman and attempt to resolve contractor complaints.  DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY CA/Ombudsman can be reached at 405-855-3556, facsimile (405) 734-8129.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.  Complaints which cannot be so resolved shall be forwarded to the HQ through J-72 for resolution by the DLA competition advocate.  Each activity is responsible for developing procedures for executing the duties and responsibilities. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Office.

•19.          UID marking requirements IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003 apply to this acquisition.  IUID Marking is mandatory and required regardless of acquisition unit-price

•20.          This procurement is A TOTAL 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE.  Serial Numbers are required.

•21.        This solicitation will include DLAD provision 52.215-9023 for Reverse Auction.  Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted IF in the best interest of the Government, offerors are encouraged to access the ProcureX system to self-register and review the available training tools at: dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction.  Offerors who do not self-register will be loaded at the time of auction by DLA, if conducted.


•22.           Solicitation shall utilize Non-Commercial FAR 15 procedures.  Based upon market research the Government is NOT using the policies contained in FAR 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 Governments requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.

•23.        Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of FY20 appropriated funds, IAW FAR 52.232-18, from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

•24.           DFARS clause 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program is applies to this acquisition.

•25.           Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.fbo.gov.