Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Exception is taken to this requirement FD2030-20-01413 solicitation SPRTA1-20-Q-0265 of the synopsis publicizing IAW with FAR part 5.202(a)(13), exception: (i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed ... Exception is taken to this requirement FD2030-20-01413 solicitation SPRTA1-20-Q-0265 of the synopsis publicizing IAW with FAR part 5.202(a)(13), exception: (i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (ii) Will be made through a means that provides access to the notice of proposed contract action through the GPE. (iii) Permits the public to respond to the solicitation electronically. Electronic commerce is defined at 41 USC sec. 426 as electronic techniques for accomplishing business transactions, including electronic mail. Thus, provided the complete solicitation package is available through the GPE and offerors are permitted to respond electronically (i.e., email in this case), the proposed contract action would not need to be synopsized. Therefore, synopsis is hereby waived as this acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, request for proposal will be made through Beta SAM, and the offerors will be able to respond electronically. 1. Estimated Solicitation issue date is 18 May 2020 with an estimated closing/response date of 17 June 2020. 2. Request for Proposal #: SPRTA1-20-Q-0265 3. Purchase Request: FD2030-20-01413, US Air Force Requirement 4. Nomenclature/Noun: Actuating Cylinder 5. NSN: 1650-01-337-2368 6. Part Number: 68R410005-2001 7. Application (Engine or Aircraft): F-15A Aircraft 8. Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 1/C Due to export controlled restrictions the technical data can only be viewed by vendors authorized to view export controlled data. 9. History: Previously purchased 3 each from Downey Manufacturing on contract 8P0087, awarded on 14 Mar 2018. 10. Description/Function: Item description and function: 15.00 inches long X 3.6250 inches wide X 3.6250 inches high, weighing 4.00 lbs., composed of steel; cylindrical item houses the actuating piston and acts as a reservoir for hydraulic fluid in the landing gear actuator. Applicable to the F-15 airframe. 11. Sources / Qualified Sources (Qualification Requirements Apply): Export Controlled Certification. Approved Source Circor Aerospace Inc (91816), Downey Manufacturing (Cage 98315), Thomas Instrument Inc (Cage 5H860). 12. Qualification Requirements: Applicable. 13. First Article: no First Article Apply 14. Export Control: Yes. You are REQUIRED to be “EXPORT CONTROLLED” certified in order to receive and view the Technical Data Package / drawings for this solicitation. If your company intends to become Export Control Certified, a web site for registration exists: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. 15. Award of a New Manufacture Fixed-Quantity, Firm Fixed-Price contract is contemplated. Notice of Range Quantity Solicitation: The current required quantity is 6 Each. However, the final required quantity may change. Therefore, offeror(s) are required to propose prices for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation, when issued. The current overall possible quantity range for this acquisition is between a Minimum quantity of 1 ea. and Max quantity of 11 ea., to include First Article(s), if required. If the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation do not provide the best pricing option for your company business model, then the contractor has the option of identifying within Provision 52.207-4, those suggested quantity ranges, for informational/planning purposes only that yield your best prices to the Government. Offeror(s) are still required to submit proposals for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation. The Final fixed-quantity of this requirement is at the sole discretion of the Government and the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all depending on the quality and prices of proposal(s) received. The final buy quantity will be re-evaluated and determined upon receipt of proposal(s) and the closing date of the Solicitation. Surplus is not solicited. Required Delivery Schedule: 151 days after purchase order Destination: DLA Distribution Depot Hill 16. Mandatory Language: Written procedures will be used for this solicitation. Electronic submission of completed/signed proposals via scanned PDF through e-mail to the contracting officer is authorized. DLA 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 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) The Competition Advocate (CA) at each contracting activity/office (as defined in DLAD 2.101) shall act as the ombudsman and attempt to resolve contractor complaints. DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY CA/Ombudsman can be reached at (405) 855-3556. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Complaints which cannot be so resolved shall be forwarded to the HQ through J-72 for resolution by the DLA competition advocate. Each activity is responsible for developing procedures for executing the duties and responsibilities. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Office. 17. UID marking requirements IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003 apply to this acquisition. 18. This procurement is a Small Business Set Aside. 19. 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 on the release date only from www.beta.sam.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Tracy Clendennen at (405) 739-9071 or email at tracy.clendennen@us.af.mil.

Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Exception is taken to this requirement FD2030-20-01413 solicitation SPRTA1-20-Q-0265 of the synopsis publicizing IAW with FAR part 5.202(a)(13), exception: (i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed ... Exception is taken to this requirement FD2030-20-01413 solicitation SPRTA1-20-Q-0265 of the synopsis publicizing IAW with FAR part 5.202(a)(13), exception: (i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold (ii) Will be made through a means that provides access to the notice of proposed contract action through the GPE. (iii) Permits the public to respond to the solicitation electronically. Electronic commerce is defined at 41 USC sec. 426 as electronic techniques for accomplishing business transactions, including electronic mail. Thus, provided the complete solicitation package is available through the GPE and offerors are permitted to respond electronically (i.e., email in this case), the proposed contract action would not need to be synopsized. Therefore, synopsis is hereby waived as this acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, request for proposal will be made through Beta SAM, and the offerors will be able to respond electronically. 1. Estimated Solicitation issue date is 18 May 2020 with an estimated closing/response date of 17 June 2020. 2. Request for Proposal #: SPRTA1-20-Q-0265 3. Purchase Request: FD2030-20-01413, US Air Force Requirement 4. Nomenclature/Noun: Actuating Cylinder 5. NSN: 1650-01-337-2368 6. Part Number: 68R410005-2001 7. Application (Engine or Aircraft): F-15A Aircraft 8. Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 1/C Due to export controlled restrictions the technical data can only be viewed by vendors authorized to view export controlled data. 9. History: Previously purchased 3 each from Downey Manufacturing on contract SPRTA118P0087, awarded on 14 Mar 2018. 10. Description/Function: Item description and function: 15.00 inches long X 3.6250 inches wide X 3.6250 inches high, weighing 4.00 lbs., composed of steel; cylindrical item houses the actuating piston and acts as a reservoir for hydraulic fluid in the landing gear actuator. Applicable to the F-15 airframe. 11. Sources / Qualified Sources (Qualification Requirements Apply): Export Controlled Certification. Approved Source Circor Aerospace Inc (91816), Downey Manufacturing (Cage 98315), Thomas Instrument Inc (Cage 5H860). 12. Qualification Requirements: Applicable. 13. First Article: no First Article Apply 14. Export Control: Yes. You are REQUIRED to be “EXPORT CONTROLLED” certified in order to receive and view the Technical Data Package / drawings for this solicitation. If your company intends to become Export Control Certified, a web site for registration exists: http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. 15. Award of a New Manufacture Fixed-Quantity, Firm Fixed-Price contract is contemplated. Notice of Range Quantity Solicitation: The current required quantity is 6 Each. However, the final required quantity may change. Therefore, offeror(s) are required to propose prices for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation, when issued. The current overall possible quantity range for this acquisition is between a Minimum quantity of 1 ea. and Max quantity of 11 ea., to include First Article(s), if required. If the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation do not provide the best pricing option for your company business model, then the contractor has the option of identifying within Provision 52.207-4, those suggested quantity ranges, for informational/planning purposes only that yield your best prices to the Government. Offeror(s) are still required to submit proposals for the specific quantity ranges identified in the Solicitation. The Final fixed-quantity of this requirement is at the sole discretion of the Government and the Government reserves the right to award no contract at all depending on the quality and prices of proposal(s) received. The final buy quantity will be re-evaluated and determined upon receipt of proposal(s) and the closing date of the Solicitation. Surplus is not solicited. Required Delivery Schedule: 151 days after purchase order Destination: DLA Distribution Depot Hill 16. Mandatory Language: Written procedures will be used for this solicitation. Electronic submission of completed/signed proposals via scanned PDF through e-mail to the contracting officer is authorized. DLA 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 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) The Competition Advocate (CA) at each contracting activity/office (as defined in DLAD 2.101) shall act as the ombudsman and attempt to resolve contractor complaints. DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY CA/Ombudsman can be reached at (405) 855-3556. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. Complaints which cannot be so resolved shall be forwarded to the HQ through J-72 for resolution by the DLA competition advocate. Each activity is responsible for developing procedures for executing the duties and responsibilities. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Office. 17. UID marking requirements IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003 apply to this acquisition. 18. This procurement is a Small Business Set Aside. 19. 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 on the release date only from www.beta.sam.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Tracy Clendennen at (405) 739-9071 or email at tracy.clendennen@us.af.mil.