Overhaul KC-135 Rod Damper Assy. , NSN: 1680013959994 FL, P/N: 69-28001-3002

The Government intends to issue a solicitation on or after 1 March 2010 for the overhaul of the KC-135 Rod Damper Assembly. This notice does not in itself represent the issuance of a formal request for proposal and is not intended to be taken as such.

Rod Damper Assembly
NSN: 1680013959994FL
P/N: 69-28001-3002
Supp. Description: CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

100% Small Business Set-Aside

A Firm Fixed Priced, five-year requirements contract consisting of a base year and four one-year options is contemplated.

The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per Purchase Request FD2030-10-26760 as follows:

1. Description:
The contractor shall provide all labor, facilities, equipment and all material to accomplish repair, test, packing, preservation and packaging of the KC-135 Rod Damper Assembly (reference Technical Order 16C1-12-14-3).

NOTE: Technical Order distribution is authorized to the DoD and U.S. DoD contractors only. Requests for this document shall be referred to the point of contact listed below. Contractor must submit a copy of their current, up-to-date, approved DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement).

2. List of applicable CLIN's:

**Numbering of CLINS is not specific but for informational purposes only**

a. CLIN 0001: Overhaul of KC-135 Rod Damper Assembly
                     NSN: 1680013959994FL, P/N: 69-28001-3002
   
                     Best Estimated Quantity: 160 EA per year for the base year   
                                                         and each option year.

b. CLIN 0002: OVER AND ABOVE (TO BE NEGOTIATED)

c. CLIN 0003: DATA (NOT SEPARATELY PRICED)

3. Required Delivery (referencing 2 above):

a. CLIN 0001: 14EA 30 days After Receipt of Order (ARO) and   
    Repairable Units.

b. CLIN 0002: As negotiated

c. CLIN 0003: Based on delivery of CLIN 0001 assets

4. Prequalification:
Prequalification of sources is essential to maintain high quality and maximum operational safety. The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previous approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development, Small Business Office @ 405-739-7243. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e). The contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards specified for qualification.

APPROVED SMALL BUSINESS SOURCES:

Mid-America Aviation, 0UES3
Oxwell, 27976
Thomas Instrument, 5H860
Sunvair, 1DQY8

 

5. UID 
If unit price exceeds $5,000.00 then UID requirements will apply

Prospective vendors must comply with all the requirements of the solicitation and its attachments to be considered responsive. The Government does not intend to hold discussion but may hold discussion if it is deemed necessary.

OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (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 NUMBERFOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(15)(i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which will be considered by the agency