Major/Minor Overhaul of the B-1B Gearbox Assembly

CLARIFICATION TO THE 100% REPLACEMENT LIST

The government has received additional concerns regarding the replacement of the motors.  After further review, the engineer has determined the items on the 100% replacement list that must be replaced are the items listed under the headings for the Shaker and two motors.  Only the items with an index number in the list are to be replaced 100% of the time.  The motors do not have to be replaced 100% of the time.  Please review the PWS to ensure compliance with all additional Overhaul procedures.

Also, please ensure you submit signed copies of the solicitation and amendments to this office by the dealdine for receipt of proposals.

The solicitation has been extended to 1 Nov 2011 4:00 PM CST to allow offerors time to submit proposals.  Please see attached amendment and sign and return with proposals.

Based on discussions of prospective offerors, the government is amending this posting for clarification.

The government would like to clarify the 100% replacement list items.  Please ensure the 100% replacement list is reviewed and the pricing of all items (including both motors) is included in the proposed pricing.  There has been confusion concerning the motors and their replacement.

Replacement of Motor #1JE-1200-803B and #1JE-1200-802B will be required during this remanufacture.

Also, be mindful of the repsonse deadline of 25 OCT 2011.

AMENDED: 11 OCT 2011

The Solicitation has been amended to extend the deadline for reciept of proposals.  The schedule of delivery has been amended to reflect the needs of the Air Force.  Based on the amended delivery schedule, the solicitation has been amended IAW FAR 15.206 (c).  Please see response time for deadline for reciept of proposals.

When responding to the solicitation, please ensure the amendment is signed and dated.








1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date

Issue Date: 31 Aug 2011,

Close date: 31 Sep 2011.

2. RFP# - FA8118-11-R-0049

3. PR# - FD2030-11-35982

4. Nomenclature/Noun - B-1B Gearbox Assembly

5. NSN - 1680-01-320-6815 RK

6. PN - 295-200C

7. Application (Engine or Aircraft) - B-1B

8. AMC - 2C

9. History - last buy Sep 1998, McDonnell Douglass

10. Description: B-1B Horizontal Stabilizer. This component applies shaking motion to the flight control stick to warn of impending aircraft stall. This component is comprised of Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Bronze.

This solicitation is to obtain a five year Requirements type contract with a one year basic, and four one year option periods.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY. For qualification information/source approval requests contact Source Development Office, OC-ALC/BC (405)739-7243. Award will be based on meeting our requirements and cannot be delayed pending qualifications of additional sources. APPROVED SOURCES are: Boeing and MPC.

Each component will be checked and tested to determine the type of overhaul required. Once determined, the contractor will perform either a Major or Minor Overhaul/Repair based on established criteria.

L/I 0001 - Major Overhaul
BEQ
Basic - 25 each
Option I - 20 each
Option II - 20 each
Option III - 20 each
Option IV - 20 each

L/I 0002 - Minor Overhaul
BEQ
3 each per year

L/I 0003 - Check and Test

L/I 0004 - Over and Above

L/I 0005 - Data/CDRLS

Required Delivery - 20 each per month beginning 120 days ARO

11. Mandatory Language:

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 the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date

Issue Date: 31 Aug 2011,

Close date: 31 Sep 2011.

2. RFP# - FA8118-11-R-0049

3. PR# - FD2030-11-35982

4. Nomenclature/Noun - B-1B Gearbox Assembly

5. NSN - 1680-01-320-6815 RK

6. PN - 295-200C

7. Application (Engine or Aircraft) - B-1B

8. AMC - 2C

9. History - last buy Sep 1998, McDonnell Douglass

10. Description: B-1B Horizontal Stabilizer. This component applies shaking motion to the flight control stick to warn of impending aircraft stall. This component is comprised of Stainless Steel, Aluminum, and Bronze.

This solicitation is to obtain a five year Requirements type contract with a one year basic, and four one year option periods.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY. For qualification information/source approval requests contact Source Development Office, OC-ALC/BC (405)739-7243. Award will be based on meeting our requirements and cannot be delayed pending qualifications of additional sources. APPROVED SOURCES are: Boeing and MPC.

Each component will be checked and tested to determine the type of overhaul required. Once determined, the contractor will perform either a Major or Minor Overhaul/Repair based on established criteria.

L/I 0001 - Major Overhaul
BEQ
Basic - 25 each
Option I - 20 each
Option II - 20 each
Option III - 20 each
Option IV - 20 each

L/I 0002 - Minor Overhaul
BEQ
3 each per year

L/I 0003 - Check and Test

L/I 0004 - Over and Above

L/I 0005 - Data/CDRLS

Required Delivery - 20 each per month beginning 120 days ARO

11. Mandatory Language:

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 the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.