Oc-Alc/Dir Contracting/Propulsion, 3001 Staff Dr Ste 1ag81, Tinker Air Force Base Ok 73145-3032

J -- TCA TEST SET UPGRADE SOL F34601-97-R-54626 DUE 070997 POC For copy, OC-ALC/PKXDA TINKER AFB OK 73145-3015, For additional information contact John Groth/Lpdpb/[405]739-4427 The Air Force contemplates awarding a contract for an upgrade to the thrust control actuator (TCA) test set used in the depot overhaul repair process at OC-ALC, Tinker AFB, OK. The contract will contain three (3) CLINs (0001, 0002, and 0003). CLIN 0001 is the upgraded TCA test set hardware. This upgrade will consist of incorporating an aircraft thrust control unit and a throttle quadrant module into the TCA test set to include the aircraft feedbacvk loop. This hardware upgrade will also include the addition of a two channel strip chart recorder with calibrated time output, for data logging purposes. The Air Force will provide as government furnished property (GFP) the aircraft thrust control unit and the throttle quadrant module. The contractor will modify these units to the current maintained configuration. The strip chart recorder will be provided by the contractor. CLIN 0002 consists of the setup of the new upgraded test set at the designated overhaul site at Tinker AFB, OK. It also includes the conduction of familiarization training for the OC-ALC depot TCA test personnel in using the upgraded test set. CLIN 0003 is the revision of the depot technical Order (TO) 8A1-13-12- 3. This revision will include the changes in the testing procedures necessary for depot TCA test personnel to fully utilize the upgraded test set. In addition, the entire Testing Section (VII) will be reviewed and revised by the contractor to incorporate improvements in the testing approaches originally taken. The contractor will complete the hardware upgrade in time for a preliminary review by OC-ALC personnel at the contractor's facility no later than 16 weeks after receipt of contract. Delivery of the upgraded TCA test set hardware to OC-ALC will be made within two (2) weeks of receipt of the approval letter issued by procuring contracting officer (PCO) for delivery of the hardware. The contractor will setup the upgraded TCA test set at OC-ALC concurrent with its delivery. Familiarization training will be conducted within one (1) week of the delivery of the test set to OC-ALC. The TO revisions, in final form, will be delivered after the familiarization training and within two (2) weeks of the receipt of the PCO's letter authorizing delivery of the TO revisions. Item 0002 17. See description under CLIN 0001 above. Item 0003 17. See description under CLIN 0001 above. The approximate issue/response date will be 09 Jun 97. To: Martin Marietta Corporation, Johnson City Ny 13790-1888. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty five-days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation identifies the office where additional information can be obtained concerning qualification requirements as cited in each individual solicitation. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contact with the firm(s) listed. Note: 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. Note: Faxed solicitation requests can be submitted to OC-ALC/PKXDA, Tinker AFB OK 73145-3015, FAX NUMBER (405)739-5411. Request for Written Quotation will be issued. The anticipated award date will be 60 days after the issuance of this notice. See Note (s) 26. (0141)

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