Remanufacture of rudder actuator/servo cylinder

SYNOPSIS FOR FA8118-15-R-0039, PR: FD20301500363,

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The Government intends to issue a solicitation on or about 15 JULY 2015  with an estimated award date of on or about 15 SEP 2015.  This notice does not in itself represent the issuance of a formal request for proposal and is not intended to be taken as such.

The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per Purchase Request FD20301500363 as follows:

The Government does not intend to hold discussions but may hold discussions if it is deemed necessary.

Electronic procedures will be used for the solicitation, to follow.

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. 

A Firm Fixed Priced, 5-year IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) type contract is contemplated. (Please see below, anticipated Line Items)

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 previously 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.

Export Controlled Data: This acquisition may involve technology that has a military or space application.  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 558cbss.gbhba.psd@tinker.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 at: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/forminfo/forminfopage2220.html

The Government is not responsible for misdirected or untimely requests. 

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

The contractor shall provide all labor, facilities, equipment, and material to accomplish remanufacture.  The work encompasses the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, re-assembly, testing, and finishing actions required to return the item to a like new condition in accordance with the solicitation requirements and all attachments.

List of applicable Line Item Numbers (LINs):

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

ADDT'L DESC: REMANUFACTURE OF RUDDER ACTUATOR/SERVO CYLINDER

Item: 0001

RUDDER ACTUATOR/SERVO CYLINDER

Best Estimated Qty: MIN=50, MAX=285 

NSN: 1650-01-065-7768

P/N: 3U3151-5E    

Item: 0002

OVER AND ABOVE: TBN, $1,000.00 per year for 5 years, total estimated, $5,000.00.

Item: 0003

DATA: NSP

These above referenced Line Item Numbers, is anticipated to include, as shown, 5-year IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity) type contract Required Delivery (referencing LINs above)

Schedule as shown:

a. LIN 0001: 10 EA PER MONTH BEGINNING 60 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF FUNDED D.O. AND/OR REPS

b. LIN 0002: DELIVER IAW BASIC CONTRACT

c. LIN 0003: DELIVER IAW BASIC CONTRACT/CDRL

All questions regarding this notice are to be submitted in writing via E-mail or Fax.  All questions submitted to this office are subject to be posted in this notice along with the appropriate response(s).  Vendor identities will not be disclosed.