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28 -- F119 LOW RATE INITIAL PRODUCTION (LRIP) ENGINE LOTS 1 AND 2 SOL F33657-98-R-2004 DUE 031598 POC Dave D. Hall, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-8695, ext 3428 This notice of contract action is being issued in anticipation of the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for F119 Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Engine Lots 1 and 2. The F-22 is powered by the Pratt & Whitney F119 engine. The F119 is an advanced, 35,000 lbf thrust class, low -bypass ratio, augmented turbofan. It incorporates many advanced features such as integrally-bladed compression-system rotors, two-dimensional thrust-vectoring nozzles and low observability technology. The engine also combines high performance with significant improvements in supportability and maintainability. In addition, the Lot 1 engines will also be used to complete dedicated initial operational test and evaluation (IOT&E). This acquisition will include the procurement of six (6) engines in Lot 1 and sixteen (16) engines in Lot 2. Each lot will also include the procurement of support planning. The initial award will consist of a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) award for Lot 1 advance procurement and associated support planning, with a separate NTE option established for Lot 2 advance procurement and separate priced options established for Lot 1 full authorization, Lot 2 full authorization and 2 annual periods of support planning. The initial award for Lot 1 advance procurement and associated support planning is anticipated to be no later than 30 Jun 98, with option exercise of Lot 1 full authorization, Lot 2 advance procurement, and associated support planning occurring no later than 31 Dec 98 and option exercise of Lot 2 full authorization and support planning occurring no later than 31 Dec 99. Delivery of lot 1 engines begin in February 2001 through May 2001 with Lot 2 engines deliveries beginning in June 2001 and continuing through April 2002. This requirement is a prospective sole source acquisition from the Pratt & Whitney Division of United Technology Corporation under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), only one responsible source Pratt & Whitney, FL, is currently the prime contractor for the engineering and manufacturing development of the F119 engine. However, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. The offeror must: (1) possess program management, fabrication/assembly, and quality assurance personnel; (2) possess the material, engineering, factory and flight test equipment and physical facilities; (3) be a responsible contractor with demonstrated recent total aircraft system responsibility; (4) be capable of delivering qualified engines in accordance with the above schedule; and (5) include in their response to this notice evidence of these capabilities. The offeror shall also indicate their size status in relation to SIC code 3721. Reprocurement data is not available. Also note that the production of the supplies listed requires a substantial initial investment or an extended period of preparation for manufacture. Also, it is impracticable to distribute the applicable specifications with the solicitation. These contract documents may be examined or obtained from ASC/YF, Building 50, 2130 Fifth Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7003. This acquisition involves data that are subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) shall be provided copies of the solicitation or other data subject to foreign disclosure restrictions. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek, Michigan 40917-3084 (1-800-353-3572) for further information on the certification process. You must submit a copy of your approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your request for the solicitation. Mr. Michael S. Coalson has been appointed as Ombudsman to hear concerns from offerors, or potential offerors, during the proposal development. The purpose of the Ombudsman is to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. Existence of an Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or the contracting officer. Accordingly, the Ombudsman does not participate in the preparation of solicitations, the evaluation of proposals, or the source selection process, and, therefore, for routine matters on this solicitation, please contact Dave D. Hall, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-8695 extension 3428. Should you desire to contact the Ombudsman, Mr. Coalson can be reached at (937) 255-5535, extension 232. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. See Note(s) 22 and 26. (0337)

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