Rynglok Fitting Set for H-60 Aircraft

This is a Solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.303, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotations are requested by the United States Navy as a Request for Quote to purchase seven (7) each of the Rynglok Fitting Set. This quantity consists of a base quantity of two (2) each, and an Option for an additional five (5) each, exercisable at any time up to eight (8) months after contract award. Manufacturer is Eaton Corp. Part number is RTSK8-01-001. This is a commercial off-the-shelf product.

Award will be made to the lowest priced, responsible, qualified offeror. "Lowest Price" means the sum of the unit price times the quantity for CLIN 0001 plus that for CLIN 0002. A qualified offeror for this acquisition must be an authorized distributor or re-seller of the manufacturer, Eaton Corp, and must be able to deliver the product along with manufacture's standard commercial warranty. Acceptance of the warranty does not waive the Government's right under the inspection clause, nor does it limit the Government's rights with regard to the other terms and conditions of the resulting contract. In the event of a conflict, the terms and conditions of the contract shall take precedence over the warranty. The warranty period shall begin upon acceptance by the Government of the delivered product.

All qualified, responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency.

All items shall be preserved, packaged, and marked in accordance with best commercial practices to ensure safe delivery. Two (2) each of the items (CLIN 0001) shall be marked for "MH-60R," and five (5) each of the Option items (CLIN 0002), if and when Option is exercised, shall be marked for "FMS Australia." Items shall be delivered to the Government no later than one hundred thirty seven (137) days after contract award. Early delivery at no additional charge to the Government is acceptable and encouraged. FOB is Destination. Inspection and acceptance will be at Destination. Items will be shipped to:

N68335
Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division
Aircraft Support Equipment Staging Area
Highway 547
Building 195 (Hangar 6)
Lakehurst, NJ 08733
Attn: Bill Massimino
CLIN 0001 - Mark For: Qty 2 for "MH-60R"
CLIN 0002 - Mark For: Qty 5 for "FMS Australia"

Note the inclusion of DFARS Clause 252.211-7003 Item Identification and Valuation, requiring that all units be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and drawing number 3909AS9999 Rev B (provided herewith as Attachment 001).

Offers are due by 11 May 2012, no later than 4:00 PM Eastern time, to Walter Cuje; Email: walter.cuje@navy.mil; Phone 732-323-2756. Hard copies of this Solicitation and amendments will not be mailed. Look for amendments on the web page. The Government will accept electronic quotations only.

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst NJ intends to procure four (4) each Rynglok Fitting Set, P/N RTSK8-01-001 to support the H-60 aircraft. Rynglok fittings are specifically cited in NAVAIR 01-1A-20 Aviation Hose and Tool Manual for tubing repairs on the aircraft.
The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The Government does not possess sufficient data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition.
Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement in writing. Eaton Aeroquip, Inc. of Jackson, MI is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Rynglok Fitting Set, and as such, is the sole designer and manufacturer for the above identified item. This will be a limited competition procurement with the OEM or its authorized distributors/re-sellers. The Government intends to procure this equipment from the lowest priced responsible offeror among Eaton Aeroquip, Inc. and those authorized distributors/resellers that can provide the designated equipment along with the manufacturer's commercial warranty.
This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received in writing within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.
A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement..

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst NJ intends to procure four (4) each Rynglok Fitting Set, P/N RTSK8-01-001 to support the H-60 aircraft. Rynglok fittings are specifically cited in NAVAIR 01-1A-20 Aviation Hose and Tool Manual for tubing repairs on the aircraft.

The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2). The Government does not possess sufficient data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition.

Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement in writing. Eaton Aeroquip, Inc. of Jackson, MI is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Rynglok Fitting Set, and as such, is the sole designer and manufacturer for the above identified item. This will be a limited competition procurement with the OEM or its authorized distributors/re-sellers. The Government intends to procure this equipment from the lowest priced responsible offeror among Eaton Aeroquip, Inc. and those authorized distributors/resellers that can provide the designated equipment along with the manufacturer's commercial warranty.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received in writing within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.

A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.