Exhaust Pipes

1. Estimated issue date 11 Sep 2019 and estimated closing/response date 11 Oct 2019.

2. RFP #: SPRTA1-19-R-0451

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

4. PR#: FD2030-20-00032

5. Nomenclature/Noun: Exhaust Pipe(s)

6. NSN: 1560-00-474-7173FG

7. PN: 35-8244-510

8. Application (Aircraft): B-52 aircraft

9. AMC: 1C

10. History: Previously awarded contract SPRTA1-18-D-0002 on 14 May 2018 for Max Quantity of 134 each. Order number SPRTA1-19-F-0069 was awarded on 28 Nov 2018 for 89 each, SPRTA1-18-F-0328 was awarded 14 May 2018 for 45 each.

11. Description: By-Pass the air around the engine and adds thrust.

12. Dimensions: 47.0000 inches wide X 52.0000 inches long X 52.0000 inches high, weighing: 80.0000 lbs.

13. Material: Made of AISI-A-286 corrosion resistant steel.

14. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated. Acquisition will be a three-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract vehicle. The maximum contract quantity is 206 each. The minimum order quantity is 12 each and will awarded with the first delivery order. The maximum order quantity will be 69 each. The item, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows:

Quantity:

LINE ITEM 0001: B-52 Exhaust Pipes

LINE ITEM 0001AA: First Article Test Report

a) Destination: FA8111 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3303
b) Delivery: 1 LOT IAW CDRL A001
c) Required Quantity: 1 LOT

LINE ITEM 0001AB: First Article Material Certification

a) Destination: FA8111 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3303
b) Delivery: 1 LOT IAW CDRL A002
c) Required Quantity: 1 LOT

LINE ITEM 0001AC: First Article Certificate of Compliance

a) Destination: FA8111 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3303
b) Delivery: 1 LOT IAW CDRL A003
c) Required Quantity: 1 LOT

LINE ITEM 0001AD: First Article Unit - B-52 Exhaust Pipe

a) Destination: FY2303 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8000
b) Delivery: 1 EA ON OR BEFORE 180 calendar days from contract award
c) Required Quantity: 1 each

LINE ITEM 0001AE: Production Units - Exhaust Pipe(s) for B-52 aircraft

a) Destination: SW3211 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8000
b) Delivery: up to 37 EA ON OR BEFORE 31 Jul 2020
c) Quantity Range: (Min - 12 each / Max - 37 each)

LINE ITEM 0002: Production - B-52 Exhaust Pipes - First Article NOT Required

d) Destination: SW3211 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8000
e) Delivery: up to 38 EA ON OR BEFORE 31 Jul 2020
f) Quantity Range: (Min - 12 each / Max - 38 each)

15. Set-aside: This will be a 100% SB Set-aside

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

17. First Article: First Article Government and Contractor Test Required IAW Form AFMC IMT 260 First Article Requirements. Note: Waivers may be considered when requested by the Contracting Officer

18. Qualified Source(s): Globe Engineering (Cage: 24586) - Small Business
Aerometals Inc. (Cage: 32664) - Small Business

19. 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.

20. Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources(s) and no other type of supplies will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only small businesses under the authority of FAR 6.203, IAW FAR subpart 19.5.

21. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i), All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. It is anticipated that this requirement is competitive. Non-approved sources wishing to submit a proposal may do so, however, only qualified sources will be considered for award. Government First Articles shall be required from newly approved sources.

22. 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. Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purpose 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 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.

23. Qualification Requirements are applicable.

24. Item Unique Identification (IUID): Yes

25. Export Control is applicable.

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

27. The solicitation will be available for download on the release date from www.fedbizops.gov. No telephone requests. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Keith Russ at email keith.russ@us.af.mil.