Spares in Support of R391 Propeller

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products. This announcement constitutes the only notice. The purpose of this acquisition is to establish a firm fixed price requirements type contract for initial R391 propeller spares in support of C-130J aircraft buys. The proposed contract action is for products which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source by a request for proposal.

The Government contemplates an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a one-year basic and four one-year option ordering periods.

Place of delivery is the ICP at the Rolls-Royce facility in Indianapolis, IN. Delivery is required in accordance with the schedule. Assets will be shipped FOB destination.

This is a sole source requirement IAW FAR 6.302-1. GE Aviation Systems LLC, DBA Dowty Propellers, is the only responsible source with the engineering data required to manufacture these aircraft components. Dowty Propellers is the sole manufacturer and maintainer of the R391 propeller. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon response 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. Sources Sought request (Ref: FA8504R391PROPELLERS) was posted on May 12, 2016 in anticipation of this effort.

Proposals are due 28 July 2017. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation at https://www.fbo.gov/ only. NO TELEPHONE REQUESTS WILL BE HONORED, and no hard copies will be mailed out. The US Government does not own any technical data for this requirement.

All questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to wendy.creager@us.af.mil with a copy to brandi.moody@us.af.mil. NO TELEPHONIC QUESTIONS. All questions and answers will be uploaded to FBO. However, the identity of the potential offeror will not be included. Offerors are encouraged to register to receive notification for solicitation and all amendments/revisions and to check the FBO site prior to submission of proposal. Anticipated award date is 01 September 2017.