Remanufacture of B-1 Hydraulic Heat Exchanger

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All offerors are to specify in their response whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Offerors must specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.

The United States Air Force through Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker AFB 73145 is contemplating to procure REMANUFACTURE OF THE B-1 RIGHT HAND (NSN: 1650-01-183-1863RK)  AND LEFT HAND (NSN: 1650-01-180-5765RK ) HYDRAULIC HEAT EXCHANGER.  The contractor shall provide all labor, facilities, equipment and all material to accomplish the remanufacture, test, packing, preservation and packaging of the B-1 Hydraulic Heat Exchanger. The work encompasses the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing actions required to return the item to a like-new condition in accordance with the solicitation requirements and all attachments.  A Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery, Requirements type contract with a one (1) year basic period and four (4) one (1) year options is contemplated. In accordance with FAR 22.10003-6(a)(1), this remanufacture shall be deemed to be manufacturing.  As such, this will be considered as a "supply" type acquisition.

Solicitation number: FA8118-19-R-0019

Estimated issue date:  19 December 2018 (subject to change)

Estimated closing date:  18 January 2019 (subject to change)

The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per Purchase Request FD20301803057 as follows:

Nomenclature/Noun:  Cooler, Hydraulic OI

NSN: 1650-01-183-1863RK and 1650-01-180-5765RK

RMC / RMSC:  R 4 / M

Manufacturer / PN:  78943 / UA537572-3 and UA537571-3

Function:  The heat exchanger cools fuel and hydraulic fluid.

Material:  Aluminum

Dimensions: Length: 29.5 in., Width: 9.5 in., Height: 6.25 in., Weight: 29.2 lbs.

History:  N/A

NAICS:  336413

Item, Quantity, Delivery:

L/I 0001: Remanufacture of the Right Hand hydraulic heat exchanger, NSN: 1650-01-183-1863RK, PN: UA537572-3
Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): Basic Year - 2EA; Opt I - 2EA; Opt II - 2EA; Opt III - 2EA; Opt IV - 2EA
Delivery: 2EA 180 days ARO/REPS.

L/I 0002: Remanufacture of the Left Hand hydraulic heat exchanger, NSN: 1650-01-183-5765RK, PN: UA537571-3
Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ): Basic Year - 2EA; Opt I - 2EA; Opt II - 2EA; Opt III - 2EA; Opt IV - 2EA
Delivery: 2EA 180 days ARO/REPS.

L/I 0003: Over and Above; 1 LT; TBN

L/I 0004: Data and Reports; 1 LT; NSP

L/I 0005: NRE; 1 LT; TBN

Destination:  To Be Determined

Export Control:  Offerors are REQUIRED to be "EXPORT CONTROL CERTIFIED" in order to receive and view the drawings and/or technical orders for this solicitation.  If your company intends to become Export Control Certified, you may visit https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx for registration.  Contractors receiving technical data shall be in compliance with DoDI 5230.24.

The only contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose.  In order to receive any technical data related to this acquisition, offerors must be registered with Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) www.FBO.Gov.  Requests for data are to be submitted to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil for Drawings and directly to the PCO and/or buyer for Technical Orders (TOs).  The request shall be on company letterhead and include the applicable solicitation number and the specific data needed (e.g. TO number, drawing number).  The request must be accompanied by a copy of the current and approved DD Form 2345.  The form, including instructions for completing the form is available on the DLIS website at: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx.  The Government is not responsible for misdirected or untimely requests. 

Qualification Requirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY.  For qualification information/source approval requests contact the Source Development Office, AFSC/Small Business Office (405) 739-2601.  QRs can be found at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=2a1ac5229189ec14e60269ef40e5c3d4&tab=core&_cview=0

Award will be based on meeting our requirements and cannot be delayed pending qualification of additional sources. A Pre-Award Survey (PAS) and/or an Initial Production Evaluation (IPE) may be required.

Approved Source(s):  Triumph Thermal Systems, Inc. (CAGE 78943)

The government intends to award this sole source contract action to Triumph Thermal Systems, Inc. (CAGE 78943) under the authority of FAR 6.302-1.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

 Set-aside:  N/A

Quality Assurance Provisions and Special Inspection Requirements:  Higher-level contract quality requirements are used in ADDITION to a standard inspection requirement. A quality system compliant with AS9100 is required. 

UID:  UID requirements will apply.  Please see DFARS 252.211-7003 for further requirements for UID marking.

Applicable Technical Orders: 15A4-94-3

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.   

Based upon market research, the Government is not using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties 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 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.

Point of Contact: Brad Bonsall; 405-739-4476 or bradley.bonsall@us.af.mil