Cowling--C-130 Aircraft

Solicitation for End Item: C-130 Aircraft, NSN: 1560-00-711-1344. DELIVERY SCHEDULE 250 DAYS AFAA. Configuration Control item. Critical Application item. NAICS is 336413. This is a Hubzone set aside, full and open after exclusion of sources procurement, potential sources: 042G6, 07BC0, 3DY06, 3FF79, 26993, 2V045, 1VA44, 1TWX9, 1SQU5. FOB Destination, Inspection/Acceptance: Origin. This is a request for proposal for a Definite Quantity Contract for 60 each. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are available and can be furnished by the Government. Export Control drawings apply. First Article Test, sample size 2 each, government testing. This solicitation includes provision 52.215-9023, Reverse Auction. Since a Reverse Auction may be conducted, offerors are encouraged to access the Ariba system and review the Reverse Auction help tutorials at: http://govauctions.supplier.ariba.com to learn more about how to participate in an auction. Solicitations between $25,000 and over will be made in writing. Request for a written proposal, please submit offers to fax # (804) 279-4165. OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE A COPY OF THE SOLICITATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AWARD. A copy of the solicitation will be made available via DLA Internet Bid Board System at https://dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ issue date cited in the RFP. From the DIBBS Homepage, select Search RFPs. Then choose the RFP you wish to download. RFPs are in portable document format (pdf). To download and view these documents you will need the lasted version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper copy of this solicitation will not be available to requestors. The solicitation issue date is August 27, 2012. All responsible sources may submit an offer, which will be considered. Automated Best Value System (ABVS) will be utilized. The final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the solicitation. Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. Email address: [email protected] Emaildesc: e-mail POC. Point of Contact Cindy Hunt, Contract Specialist, Phone (804) 279-5721, Fax (804) 279-6565, Email [email protected]