The US Air Force/309th MXSS is seeking quote for the purchase of Need Eddy Current Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) of USAF A-10C Aircraft in accordance with the attached purchase specifications.. The proposed item shall include all freight and handling charges delivered to Hill AFB, UT 84056. The supplier UniWest is the sole source provider and is considered the only one responsible source for this purchase. Per the sole source justification letter UniWest developed, patented and has sole proprietary rights for this Air Logistics Center weapon system specific kits to improve depot-level surface inspection capabilities program. The UniWest A-10 DSK probes have been proofed for crack detection capability and meet or exceed the probability of detection study requirements needed for the limits published by ASIP. This data is documented in ASC/EN structures bulletin EN-SB-08-012, Revision B. The UniWest probes have been incorporated in Air Force Technical Order 33B-1-2, Nondestructive Inspection General Procedures and Process Controls and T.O. 1A-10C-36, Aircraft Structure and Components USAF Series A-10C Aircraft and are compatible with Air Force eddy current test equipment. Purchasing the UniWest probes maintains compliance with technical orders and saves the need to develop and proof other equipment or develop technical data. The UniWest A-10 DSK must be implemented to meet A-10 ASIP requirements for detectable flaw size to ensure safety of flight for the A-10 fleet. This combined Synopsis/Solicitation request for quotation (RFQ) is a Firm Fixed Price effort capable of meeting the requirements listed in the attached solicitation. Technical evaluation for this item will be Low Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The Government intends to award a contract on the basis of these provided quotations. Please refer to the solicitation and requirements attachment for more detailed information. Sign and return completed solicitation. Any questions concerning this requirement must be submitted in writing, via email at least 5 working days prior to the closing date. Questions need to be emailed directly to
[email protected] Please submit your electronic copy quote with a signed and dated completed solicitation. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), JUSTIFICATION: SUPPLIES REQUIRED ARE FROM ONLY ONE OR A LIMITED NUMBER OF RESPONSIBLE SOURCE(S) AND NO OTHER TYPE OF SUPPLIES 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 6.302-1. 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 PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE ON THE SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT. A DETEMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO COMPETE THIS PROPOSED CONTRACT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLEY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL NORMALLY BE CONSIDERED SOLEY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT. SPECIFICATIONS, PLANS, OR DRAWING RELATING TO THE PROCUREMENT DESCRIBED ARE INCOMPLETE OR NOT AVAILABLE AND CANNOT BE FURNISHED BY THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT OWN THE DATA OR RIGHTS TO THE DATA NEEDED TO PURCHASE THIS ITEM FROM ADDITIONAL SOURCES. Solicitation FA8224-13-T-0072 "Eddy Current NDI Surface Inspection Kits A-10" RFQ should be submitted by 11:00 AM MDT on 8 Aug 13. Please refer to the solicitation posted on Fed Biz Ops for more detailed information. Send RFQ via email only to below Contracting Officer: Joseph Barthold Contracting Officer, Specialized Contracting Maintenance Commodities Team 6038 Aspen Ave. Bldg. 1289 2nd Flr Phone: (801) 586-7779 Email:
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