Upper & Lower Radius Blending Tool Kits

This is a Pre-solicitation synopsis notice in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or an invitation for bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the government. This synopsis is prepared in accordance with guidance found in FAR 5.207 and is for the purpose of notifying potential offeror's of an upcoming solicitation. The USAF intends to release a solicitation on or about 28 June 2024 for acquisition of quantity Five (5) F-16 Upper Bulkhead Radius Blending Tool Kit (P/N: F-16-16-011) and quantity of Two (2) F-16 Lower Blending Tool Kits (P/N: F-16-15-001).

TO ENSURE CONTINUED PRODUCT INTEGRITY OF THE ITEM(s), INTERESTED SOURCES MUST VERIFY THAT THEY HAVE NECESSARY EXPERIENCE, CAPABILITY AND RESOURCES TO MANUFACTURE THESE ITEMS AND PROVIDE EXPEDITIED DELIVERY. THE STRUCTURAL AND FUNCTIONAL INTEGRITY OF THE ITEM(s) CAN BE AFFECTED BY INDIVIDUAL MANUFACTURERS PROCESSES AND TECHNIQUES.

Any capability statement will need to demonstrate to the government engineer how the source can manufacture/supply the item(s) while maintaining the quality of the part(s) that meets or exceeds the government requirements.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer is found acceptable based on all evaluation factors cited in the solicitation. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning requests for information and evaluation factors.

1. Potential Solicitation Number: FA4877-24-Q-A342
2. Nomenclature/Noun: F16 Upper and Lower Radius Blend Tool Kits
3. Estimated quantity: 7 Ea.
4. Application (Engine or Aircraft): F16 Aircraft Tooling Kits
5. History: Previously purchased multiple sources
6. Anticipated Solicitation issue date on or after 28 June 2024 with an estimated closing/response date of 18 July 2024.
7. Award of a one-time Firm Fixed Priced contract is contemplated.
8. Surplus is NOT authorized for this procurement.
9. Governments Required Delivery Schedule if a solicitation is released: 21 August 2024 for quantity of (1) each Upper and (1) each Lower – no later than 60 days after award for remaining quantity of (5)
10. Destination: 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, AZ
11. UID marking requirements IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003 apply to this acquisition.
12. Set-Aside Status: At this time, it is determined that the potential acquisition will be a total 100% Small Business Set Aside
13. Place of Contract Performance: Contractor's Facility

**The FOLLOWING ARE PROPOSED LINE ITEM NUMBERS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY**

To be manufactured in accordance with F-16 Upper and Lower Radius Blend Tool Kits (IAW) DRAWING PACKAGE Kit #: F-16-16-011 Rev. K and (IAW) DRAWING PACKAGE Kit #: F-16-15-001 Rev. E; including all the components listed in provided Parts List

CLIN 0001: Five (5) F-16 Upper Bulkhead Radius Blending Tool Kit (P/N: F-16-16-011).
CLIN 0002: Two (2) F-16 Lower Blending Tool Kits (P/N: F-16-15-001).
QTY/UI: 7 EA.
FOB: Origin
Delivery: First unit must be delivered no later than 21 August 2024 for quantity of (1) each Upper and (1) each Lower – no later than 60 days after award for remaining quantity of (5)
Estimated award date: 22 July 2024

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Foreign participation is NOT permitted at the prime contractor level. Release approved for U.S. contractors only.

Respondents are to specify whether they are large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned SB, Hubzone SB, Veteran-owned SB, or Service-disabled veteran- owned SB, and whether U.S. or foreign-owned firm.
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Ombudsman
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an
ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Lt Col Aaron Judge, USAF Deputy Director of Contracting, OL-ACC Air Force Installation Contracting Agency Joint Base Langley-Eustis VA COMM: (757) 764-5372Call: (757) 764-5372 DSN: 574-5372 aaron.judge@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC
ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395Call: (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431Call: (571) 256-2431.
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