Grip assembly, controller aircraft/aircraft, FA-18, a-d, e/f, g (growler)

This solicitation will contain one NSN, 1680-01-494-0565, for a Grip Assembly, Controller Aircraft.  This solicitation will be solicited for award of a Definitive Quantity Contract, for a firm fixed price buy with no option for a QTY of 9 ea.  This is a 1C item.  This procurement will be solicited as Unrestricted. FOB Origin with Inspection and Acceptance at Origin.  This item a part number from an approved source of supply: Mason Electric Company DBA, Cage: 81579, P/N: 730-6918, Boeing Company, The DBA Boeing, Cage: 76301, P/N: 730-6918; and Boeing Company, The DBA Boeing, Cage: OPXV4, P/N: 730-6918. Item is a CSI - NAVY.  The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.  Required delivery is 261 days ARO.  Item is a Critical Safety Item.  It is not commercial.  This solicitation includes provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Procurex system and review the Reverse Auction help tutorials at: http://dla.procurexinc.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. The solicitation issue date is on or about January 13, 2015. The anticipated aviation award date is February 13, 2015.

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