Tube, Metallic

This NSN 4710 - 016223059 will be solicited as a firm-fixed price RFP to obtain offer(s) for a single NSN large contract.
CRITICAL APPLICATION ITEM
CRITICAL SAFETY ITEM (CSI)
FOB ORIGIN
I/A- ORIGIN
EST. QTY: 95 EA
NO OPTION WILL BE INCLUDED
EST. DELIVERY: BEST AVAILABLE, DLA DIRECT, CONUS
DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION (FDT) PROGRAM applies.

FAT (CONTRACTOR) IS REQUIRED.

Part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Complete data package of drawings/Specs will not be available at the time of solicitation. The procurement agency does not have adequate data available for the evaluation of alternate offers.

NO DATA IS AVAILABLE.  THE ALTERNATE OFFEROR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A COMPLETE DATA PACKAGE INCLUDING DATA FOR THE APPROVED AND ALTERNATE
PART FOR EVALUATION.
HIGHER LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (MANUFACTURERS)- APPLIES;

THIS IS A RESTRICTED SOURCE ITEM AND REQUIRES ENGINEERING SOURCE APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNMENT DESIGN CONTROL ACTIVITY.  
AMS /AMSC = 3/C - PROCUREMENT FROM APPROVED SOURCES.

ACQUISITION MUST BE FROM THE SOURCES(S); OR FROM DEALER/DISTRIBUTOR OFFERING EXACT PRODUCT (CAGE AND PART NUMBER) AND WHO HAS FURNISHED ACCEPTABLE TRACEABILITY DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO AWARD.

APPROVED SOURCE:
UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION 77445 P/N 4089382-01

Other than full and open competition applies.

All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered.
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Reverse Auction NOTICE: This solicitation will contain DLAD provision 52.215-9023 for Reverse Auction (RA). The Contracting Officer may utilize on-line Reverse Auctioning as a means of conducting price discussions under this solicitation.

While price may be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation.

One or more of the items under this acquisition may be subject to Agreement on Government Procurement approved and implemented in the United States by the Trade Agreements Act of 1979. All offers shall be in the English language and in U.S. Dollars. All interested suppliers may submit an offer.

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.