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This notice serves as a notice of contract action for The Department of Defense, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), B61 Mod 12... This notice serves as a notice of contract action for The Department of Defense, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA Program Office Lot buys 1-2 (FY19-22). The B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA Division, in preparation for its 1st production run of B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA, is envisioned to award a sole source contract for Production B61-12 TKA Trainers, Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the B61-12 TKA, Full Production B61-12 TKA, and Engineering and Support Services for the production contract. Inasmuch as The Boeing Company, the current provider of the B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA is currently in the EMD phase of the program, the Government will not be able to provide government property/government special tooling/special test equipment/technical data package to any new prospective source. Therefore, the fulfillment of the supplies/services listed above requires substantial initial investment and an extended period of preparation for manufacture. Anticipated date for contract award is on or about 28 November 2018. This acquisition is contemplated sole source under authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), "Only One responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" to The Boeing Company, 6200 JS McDonnell Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63134-1939. Should your firm desire subcontracting opportunities, contact Ms. Sarah Boyett (The Boeing Company) at the above address or phone (314)563-6701. The date of response for this notice for the B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA Program Office is 22 December 2017. Communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to Michelle Rivera, Contract Specialist, michelle.rivera.3@us.af.mil or Mr. John Nalezny, Contracting Officer, john.nalezny@us.af.mil. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center has appointed Ombudsmen to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or the Contracting Officer, but communicates 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. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer identified. For any other concerns, interest parties my contact the following Ombudsmen: Ms. Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PZ E-Mail: jeannine.kinder@us.af.mil; Phone: (505)846-1924 Mr. Anthony Kaiser AFNWC/PZC E-Mail: anthony.kaiser@us.af.mil; Phone (505)853-7666

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This notice serves as a notice of contract action for The Department of Defense, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), B61 Mod 12... This notice serves as a notice of contract action for The Department of Defense, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA Program Office Lot buys 1-2 (FY19-22). The B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA Division, in preparation for its 1st production run of B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA, is envisioned to award a sole source contract for Production B61-12 TKA Trainers, Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) of the B61-12 TKA, Full Production B61-12 TKA, and Engineering and Support Services for the production contract. Inasmuch as The Boeing Company, the current provider of the B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA is currently in the EMD phase of the program, the Government will not be able to provide government property/government special tooling/special test equipment/technical data package to any new prospective source. Therefore, the fulfillment of the supplies/services listed above requires substantial initial investment and an extended period of preparation for manufacture. Anticipated date for contract award is on or about 28 November 2018. This acquisition is contemplated sole source under authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), "Only One responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" to The Boeing Company, 6200 JS McDonnell Blvd., Saint Louis, MO 63134-1939. Should your firm desire subcontracting opportunities, contact Ms. Sarah Boyett (The Boeing Company) at the above address or phone (314)563-6701. The date of response for this notice for the B61 Mod 12 LEP TKA Program Office is 22 December 2017. Communication concerning this acquisition should be directed to Michelle Rivera, Contract Specialist, michelle.rivera.3@us.af.mil or Mr. John Nalezny, Contracting Officer, john.nalezny@us.af.mil. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center has appointed Ombudsmen to hear concerns from potential offerors relating to this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or the Contracting Officer, but communicates 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. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer identified. For any other concerns, interest parties my contact the following Ombudsmen: Ms. Jeannine Kinder AFNWC/PZ E-Mail: jeannine.kinder@us.af.mil; Phone: (505)846-1924 Mr. Anthony Kaiser AFNWC/PZC E-Mail: anthony.kaiser@us.af.mil; Phone (505)853-7666