Fuel Cell

Synopsis

FD2030-21-00048

1. Estimated issue date 27 Apr 2020 and estimated closing/response date 12 June 2020.
2. RFP #: SPRTA1-20-R-0141
3. Contracting Office Address: 3001 Staff Drive Tinker AFB, OK 73145
4. PR#:  FD2030-21-00048
5. Nomenclature/Noun: Fuel Cells
6. NSN:  1560-01-529-7630 FL
7. PN:  36880-1 / 2T-6-C3981-103
8. Application (Engine or Aircraft): C/KC-135 aircraft
9. AMC: 1C
10. History:       Previously purchased 10 EA per contract SPRTA1-20-C-0032 on 4 Feb 2020

                              Previously purchased 7 EA per contract SPRTA1-19-C-0073 on 30 Apr 2019

                              Previously purchased 11 EA per contract SPRTA1-15-C-0118 on 24 Sep 2015

                              Previously purchased 19 EA per contract SPRTA1-13-C-0150 on 25 Sep 2013

11. Description:  Used for inflight refueling / Fuel Cell

12. Dimensions: 5.6300 ft. wide X 4.2300 ft. long X 2.4300 ft. high, weight: 220.000 lbs.

13. Material:  Rubber Aluminum

14. A firm fixed price contract is contemplated.  The item, estimated quantities and required deliveries are as follows: 

 Quantity:

LINE ITEM 0001: Fuel Cell

1. Destination:  SW3211 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8000
2. Delivery: 19 EA ON OR BEFORE 28 Feb 2021
3. Required Quantity: 19 each
4. Quantity Range: (Min – 5 each / Max – 29 each

15. Qualified Source:    

   American Fuel Cell and Coated Fabrics Company  (Cage: 05476)

   Meggitt (Rockmart), Inc.  (Cage: 56221)

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

17. Set-aside: No Set-aside

18. 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.

19. Justification:  supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. Qualification Requirements are applicable.

23. Item Unique Identification (IUID): Yes

24. Export Control does not apply. . Offerors are REQUIRED to be "EXPORT CONTROLLED" certified in order to receive and view the drawings associated with this solicitation. If an offeror intends to become Export Controlled Certified, a website for registration exists: www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp.

25. Anticipated Award date: Estimated 45 calendar days after solicitation closing date.

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