Fuel Cells

1. Estimated issue date 25 Jan 2021 and estimated closing/response date 12 Mar 2021.

2. RFP #: SPRTA1-21-R-0053

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

4. PR#:  FD2030-21-00258

5. Nomenclature/Noun: Fuel Cells

6. NSN:  1560-01-529-7635 FL

7. PN:  36853-4 / 2T-6-C3969-115

8. Application (Engine or Aircraft): C/KC-135 aircraft

9. AMC: 1C

10. History:       Previously purchased 22 EA per contract SPRTA1-16-F-0278 on 31 Aug 2016

                         Previously purchased 77 EA per contract SPRTA1-15-C-0102 on 25 Sep 2015

                         Previously purchased 14 EA per contract SPRTA1-14-C-0023 on 30 May 2014

11. Description:  KC-135 #3 Forward Body Fuel Cell, stores fuel.

12. Dimensions: 126.000 IN wide X 57.0000 IN long X 63.0000 IN high, weight: 70.0000 lbs.

13. Material:  Rubber and Aluminum Alloy

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

Quantity:

LINE ITEM 0001: New Manufacture

Destination:  SW3211 / Tinker AFB, OK 73145-8000

Delivery: 10 EA ON OR BEFORE 1 Jan 2022

Required Estimated Quantity: 10 each

Quantity Range: (Min – 3 each / Max – 15 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 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.