E-3 fuel tank

Presolicitation of 18 each (min: 5; max: 27), Fuel Tank, NSN: 1560-01-013-2738, P/N: 2F1-6-34078-5

Synopsis for Boeing Rights Guard (BRG) Applicable Acquisition

AMC: 3/P

•1. Estimated Solicitation issue date is 10 May 2019 with an estimated closing/response date of 10 June 2019.

•2. Request for Proposal #: SPRTA1-19-R-0339

•3. Purchase Request: FD2030-19-01760-01, US Air Force Requirement

•4. Nomenclature/Noun: FUEL TANK, E-3 AIRCRAFT

•5. NSN: 1560-01-013-2738AW

•6. Part Number: 2F1-6-34078-5

•7. Application (Engine or Aircraft): E-3 Aircraft

•8. Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 3/P; Procure for the second or subsequent time directly from the manufacturer.

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 13 each from Meggitt (Rockmart) Inc., on contract SPRTA1-18-C-0045, awarded on 15 Feb 2018.

•10. Description/Function: Contain fuel in the center wing cavity. The number two fuel cell of seven cells in the center wing area.

•11. Dimensions: Approximately 39.8000 inches in length, 141.00 inches in width and 42.3000 inches in height, and 48.4000 lbs in weight.

•12. Material: Vithane

•13. Sources: Meggitt (Rockmart) Inc.

•14. Qualification Requirements: Not applicable to this acquisition.

•15. First Article: First Article has been waived for this requirement only.

•16. Export Control: Yes. 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, Firm Fixed-Price contract is contemplated. Notice of Range Quantity Solicitation: The current required quantity is 18 ea. However, the final required quantity may change. Therefore, offeror(s) are required to propose prices for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation, when issued. The current overall possible quantity range for this acquisition is a between a Minimum quantity of 5 ea and Max quantity of 27 ea. If the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation do not provide the best pricing option for your company business model, then the contractor has the option of identifying within Provision 52.207-4, those suggested quantity ranges, for informational/planning purposes only, that yield your best prices to the Government. Offeror(s) are still required to submit proposals for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation.

The Final fixed-quantity of this requirement is at the sole discretion of the Government and the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all depending on the quality and prices of proposal(s) received. The final buy quantity will be re-evaluated and determined upon receipt of proposal(s) and the closing date of the Solicitation.

Surplus is NOT authorized for this procurement.

Required Delivery Schedule: 18ea, No Later Than 24 Jan 2020.

Destination: DLA Distribution Depot, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma

•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. 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.

•20. This procurement is not a total 100% Small Business Set Aside.

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