Mechanical Housing

The government currently intends to award this under the Eaton corporate basic ordering agreement SPE4A1-16-G-0008.

1. Noun: Mechanical Housing

2. NSN: 1650-01-222-5734HS

3. P/N: 429662

4. Applicable to: B-1 Aircraft

5. RFP: SPRTA1-19-R-0020

6. Estimated Issue Date: 5 November 2018 - Estimated Response Date: 6 December 2018

7. PR: FD2030-19-0081

8. AMC: 3D

9. Critical Safety Item: NO

10. Export Control Requirements: NO

11. Qualification Requirements: NO

12: NEW MANUFACTURE ONLY

13. History: Previously purchased 76 each from Jamaica Bearing Co on order SPRTA1-18-P-0112 b, awarded on 10 May 2018

14. The Items, Estimated Quantities and Required Deliveries are as Follows:
L/I 0001: Cover, Hydraulic, Pum. Item description and function: 6.3 inches long X 5.3 inches wide X 6.3 inches high, weighing .50 lbs., composed of steel. Cylinder block provides a housing for the stroking piston. Applicable to the B-1B Airframe. Destination: SW3210. The current required quantity is 406 ea. However, the required quantity may change therefore contractor shall provide proposed prices to the following ranges. If the quantity ranges provided in the solicitation do not provide the best pricing option then the contractor shall submit quantity ranges that yield the best prices to the Government based the Min quantity of 102 ea and Max quantity of 609 ea. See clause 52.207-4. The quantity of this solicitation will be reevaluated upon receipt of the contractor's proposal. Delivery Schedule: On or Before 119 Days ARO Contract.

15. Mandatory Language:
The current qualified source is Eaton Aerospace LLC (Cage: 62983). Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies in which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.

This notice of intent is not a request for competition. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm listed.

Based on 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.

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 the 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 contact the Ombudsman at (405)
855-3556. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download on the release date only from www.fbo.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Tracy Clendennen at (405) 855-3552 or email at tracy.clendennen@us.af.mil.