Former, Aircraft; Z9N/Aircraft, FA-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER); PR: 0058858296; NSN: 1560-01-598-6458

This solicitation will contain one NSN for a Former, Aircraft; Z9N/Aircraft, FA-18, A-D, E/F, G (GROWLER). A letter Request for Proposal (RFP) will be solicited for award of a firm fixed price contract. The original equipment manufacturer and only approved source is Northrup Grumman, CAGE 76823; PN74A332345-2007. The NSN and quantity are as follows: NSN 1560-01-598-6458, quantity 15 each, with no quantity option. The delivery schedule is 352 days ARO. FOB: Origin; Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. This is a proprietary item to Northrop Grumman coded 3C. The Government intends to place firm-fixed price, against BOA SPRPA1-11-G-002Z. This is not a Critical Safety Item (CSI). This is a critical application item; however, is not a commercial item. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), other than full and open competition applies.

Conditions for evaluation and acceptance of offers for part numbered items cited in the AID: This agency has no data available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products offered. In addition, to the data required in subparagraph (c) (2) of clause (52.217-9002), the offeror must furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product cited in the AID, sufficient to establish that the offeror's product is equal to the product cited in the AID.

The anticipated letter solicitation issue date will be August 04, 2015 and anticipated close date will be September 03, 2015. The solicitation will not be available via the DLA-BSM Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) website. You may request a copy by contacting the Acquisition Specialist.

The Acquisition Specialist for this requirement is Lionel Allamby Jr, tel (804) 279-5132, fax (804) 279-5983, email: lionel.allamby@dla.mil