Synopsis for B-52 Hydraulic Servo Valve, NSN: 1650-01-206-6401, P/N: 73111

The United States Air Force through Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker AFB 73145 is contemplating the purchase of new manufacture related to B-52 aircraft.  A firm fixed price, fixed quantity type contract is contemplated.

This is a sole source requirement to Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Cage 82106). 

This requirement was previously synopsized with other items on Solicitation number: FA8118-18-R-0036. This synopsis will close on the same date as the other on 27 April 2018.

The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per Purchase Request FD2030-18-01461 as follows:

Written response is required.

Purchase Request: FD2030-18-01461

Item 0004: Hydraulic Servo Valve

NSN: 1650-01-206-6401; Applicable to B-52 aircraft for fixed quantity of 13 each.

AMC/AMSC: 4/P

Function: 4-way proportional electro-hydraulic valve used to control hydraulic flow to the rudder actuator.

Dimensions:  3.00" L x 2.50" W x 2.50" H and weighs 15.50 lbs.  Material: steel, aluminum, rubber, Teflon

Delivery:  13 units on 23 January 2019.  Early delivery is acceptable

Ship To:  DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma 73145           

Duration of Contract Period: 19 May 2018 - 23 January 2019

Qualification Requirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY.  For qualification information/source approval requests contact the Source Development Office, OC-ALC/SB (405) 739-7243.  Award will be based on meeting our requirements and cannot be delayed pending qualification of additional sources.  Part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part.  Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from approve sources. 

Current approved sources include:

PARKER-HANNIFIN CORPORATION                 CAGE CODE: 82106

Export Control:  N/A

This is a sole source requirement to Parker-Hannifin Corporation (Cage 82106). 

Set-aside: N/A

Based upon market research, the Government will not be using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. 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. After the 15 days have lapsed, an oral solicitation will be sent to the OEM directly.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), when using the sole source authority at 6.302-1, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

All questions regarding this notice are to be submitted in writing via E-mail.  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.  Prospective offerors must comply with all the requirements of the solicitation and any attachments thereto to be considered responsive.  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.  Also offerors must specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.

OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (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.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.