Synchronizing Ring

Synopsis
PR: FD2030-24-00902

1.  Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date:  

Issue:     25 Feb 2025 

Closes:      12 March 2025 

2.  RFP: SPRTA1-25-R-0191
     
3.  Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares

4.  AMC: 1/C

5.  Nomenclature/Noun: Synchronizing Ring

6.  NSN:  2840-01-454-8470

7.  PN:  4082995-01

8.  History:  Award date: 29 Aug 2022, Qty: 7 Each, Award SPRTA1-22-P-0103, Source: Soldream.

9.  Description/Function:  Length: 45.000; Width: 45.000; Height: 2.000; Weight: 32.000; Material: Titanium Alloy.  Function: Controls the movement of convergent nozzle segments a series of interconnected links. The sync ring is moved forward and rearward by actuators to increase and decrease nozzle throat area.

10.  Total Line-Item Quantity:    L/I 0001 - 8 Each
                                                  L/I 0002 - 2 Each
                                                  L/I 0003 - 1 Each
                                                  L/I 0004 - 1 LT
                                                  L/I 0005 - 1 LT
                                                  L/I 0006 - 1 Each
                                                  L/I 0007 - 1 Each
                                                  L/I 0008 - 2 Each
                                                 

11.  Application (Engine or Aircraft):  F-100 Engine

12.  Destination:  DIS002

13.  Required Delivery: 8 Each per Month Beginning on or Before 28 February 2026

14.  Qualification Requirements:  Yes 

15.  Export Control Requirements: Yes

16.  UID: If unit price exceeds $5,000, then UID requirements are applicable. 

17.  Qualified Sources:  Soldream Inc. (Cage: 1TUK8), RTX Corporation (Cage: 52661), Paradigm Manchester Inc. (Cage: 1J4P3), and ACMT Inc. (Cage Code: 0JWE8)
       
18.  Set-aside:  This will be a SB Set-Aside  

19. First Article: First Article Contractor Test Required for Approved Sources Other Than the OEM Pratt & Whitney 

20.  Mandatory Language:

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.  

It is anticipated that this requirement is competitive.  Non-approved sources wishing to submit a bid may do so; however, only qualified sources will be considered for award.  Government First Articles may be required from newly approved sources.  

This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application.  The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined.  Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors).

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

Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made.  No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at Sam.Gov.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.  

This notice of intent is not a request for competition.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses 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.

Note:  While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.

Note: 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 the 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) 734-8241. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
Request for written quotation will be issued.  Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 60 days after the issuance of this notice.
21.  Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to buyer James Headington, 405-855-3535, James.Headington.1@us.af.mil.