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47 -- HOSE ASSEMBLY, NONMETALLIC SOL SP074099Q4589 DUE 121898 POC For Info Only, POC -- Name: Caroline M. Blalock Phone: 614-692-2817, Fax 614-692-3734 WEB: dscc sol on the web site, http://www.dscc.dla.mil/rfq. All responsible sources may submit an offer/quote which shall be considered. Hose Assembly, Nonmetallic. This item is restricted source item requiring engineering source approval by the Government Desin Control Activity (GDCA) in order to maintain the quality of the part. An alternate source must submit the following technical data as applicable for evaluation by DLAI 3200.1 ENCL 6: For all alternate offers, submit: A. Brochures or synopsis of company's capabilities and identify whether a non-manufacturing source or the actual manufacturer.B. Identification of major sub-vendors, i.e. vendors of forging, castings or exotic materials, finishes, heat treating, inspections, etc. C. Description of quality program (e.g. Mil-I-45208, MIL-Q-9858 and OEM quality rating) and company's quality assurance manual. In addition, a copy of the latest survey results performed by a government agency and/or prime contractor, including site or pre-award surveys. D. Compliance with certification statement. The following certification must be executed and submitted with the package: Certification "I hereby represent and certify that the technical data that _____________________________ intends to use or has used to manufacture _________________________under any resulting DCSC contract, was obtained or developed in a legal manner andthat _____________________________ has the right to use the data to manufacture ___________________________ for the U.S. Government. All applicable specificztions required to manufacture this item are in the possession of _______________________." Category 1. In addition to the above, for an item previously provided to an OEM, submit: A. Complete set of current OEM configuration drawings required to manufacture the item including test procedures. B. copies of alternate offers process/operation sheets utitlized to manufacture the item. C. Copies of purchase orders, shipping documents to OEM, etc., (most recent). If OEM is Pratt & Whitney, attach a copy of the current requirements control card/quality assurance document. D. Summarization of quality deficiencies experienced in the past two years during manufacture. Include data relative to sub-vendors, non-conforming material and material review board (MRB) actions and resolutions and/or previous contract, if not within last two years. E. Copy of alternate offerors inspection method sheets used in manufacturing and final inspection. F. Identification of "Value Added: by the prime contractor. Categiry 2. In addition to the above, if this is a similar item, submit: A. Complete set of current OEM configuration drawings for item which your company seeks source approval. B. Complete set of current OEM configuration drawings for similar item, including test procedures. C. Copies of alternate offerors detailed process/operation sheets required for manufacture of similar item, including, but not litmited to, detailed shop sketches used in manufacturing. D. Copies of purchase orders andshipping documents to OEM, Air Force or Navy for similar item. If OEM is Pratt& Whitney, attach a copy of the current requirements control card/quality assurance document. E. Identification of differences between similar item and the item which offeror is seeking approval to manufacture. F. Summarization of quality deficiencies experienced in the past two years during manufacture of similar items. Include data relative to sub-vendors, actions and resolutions when applicable and/or previous contract within last two years. G. A copy of alternate offerors inspection method sheets used in manufacturing and final inspection. H. Identification of "Value Added" by the prime contractor. Category 3. In addition to the above, if the exact or similar item was never provided, submit: A. Complete set of configuration drawings for item which company seeks approval. B. Identification of offerors processes/operations. C .Identification of acceptance test/inspection procedure offeror intends to incorporate including independent test labs (including name to be used). D. Offeror may be required to give technical briefing to GDCA. E. Submission of samples may be required b GDCA. Therefore, offeror must indicate their ability to supply samples. Approximate time for evaluation is 180 days. GDCA will provide necessary production & first article test requirements when data submitted is approved, please note that if evaluation of your source approval request cannot be processed in time to meet logistics support requirements, award will be made to a currently approved source. Your request will be processed for consideration against future requirements. DLAD 52.246-9004, product verification testing, aplies. This clause is a government option that can only be invoked upon the cognizant contract administration office notifying the contractor that pvt samples are to be selected. Critical Application Item. Aeroquip Corp. (00624) P/N AE703022-1. 17 Each to be delivered to Mechanicsburg PA 30 Days After Date of Award. This solicitation will be available on the Internet at http://www.dscc.dla.mil/rfq/, 15 days after this notice is published in the CBD Requests for hard copies of this solicitation will not be accepted. Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. This acquisition is for supplies for which the Government does not possess complete, unrestrictive, technical data; therefore, the Government intends to solicit and contract with only approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Approved sources are: AEROQUIP CORP. (00624) P/N AE703022-1. While price may be a significant factor in the evaluatin of offers, the final award decision will be based upon a combination of price, delivery, past performance and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Posted 10/28/98 (W-SN266304). (0301)

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