F-16 Electron Tube

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 Shea Korth at 385-519-8204 or email shea.korth@us.af.mil.

Detailed Information

Contracting Office: DLA Aviation

Address: 6051 Gum Lane, Hill AFB, UT 84056

Noun: F-16 Electron Tube

NSN: 5960-01-444-8163WF

P/N(s): L-5817-50, 588R901H02

Estimated Quantity: 8 EA

Destination: FB2029

Estimated Delivery Schedule: On or Before 4 March 2021

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.

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(s):

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS (CAGE 80080)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION (CAGE 97942)

L3 ELECTRON DEVICES (CAGE 73293)

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 15 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.

All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. dollars.