FLIGHT REFUELING POD: (NSN 1680-99-681-5560 FL, Part Number 43323000-6): Sole-Source to COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS WIMBORNE LIMITED., Cage U1918   4

1. Estimated Solicitation issue date is 5 MAY 2022 and the estimated closing/response date is 5 JULY 2022.
2. Request for Proposal #: SPRTA1-22-R-0081
3. Purchase Request #: FD2030-21-00039-02
4. Nomenclature/Noun: FLIGHT REFUELING POD
5. NSN: 1680-99-681-5560 FL
6. Part Number: 43323000-6
7. Application (Engine or Aircraft): KC-135 Aircraft
8. AMC: 3D - Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer - The data needed to acquire this part is not economically available.
9. Description/Function: Spares acquisition of Multiple-Point Refueling Pods (MPRS) in support of the KC-135 aircraft. The aircraft pod assembly is a self-contained underwing store that delivers fuel from a tanker aircraft fuel system to a receiver aircraft.
10. Dimensions: Approximately 173.00 inches in length, 34.00 inches in width, 34.00 inches in height, and 1,307.00 lbs. in weight.
11. Material: Steel, aluminum alloy.
12. Approved Source: Cage Code U1918 MISSION SYSTEMS WIMBORNE LIMITED, DBA COBHAM MISSION SYSTEMS.
13. Qualification requirements are NOT applicable.
14. First Article is NOT required.
15. Export Control DOES apply.
16. Critical Application Item (CSI) applicability: N/A. The item is NOT a CSI item.
17. US Air Force Requirement. Award of a New Manufacture Fixed-Quantity, Firm Fixed-Price contract is contemplated. Surplus IS NOT authorized for this for this procurement.
Line Items: Estimated Quantity of 8 Units with a final award range of Min 2 Units up to a Max of 8 Units / US Air Force requirement. NRE and Reporting Line Items will also apply. Required Delivery: on or before 1 DEC 2023. Early / consolidated deliveries acceptable. Destination: DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OKLAHOMA, TINKER AFB, OK (SW3211)

18. Surplus WILL NOT be considered for this for this procurement as Surplus IS NOT authorized for this procurement.

19. Mandatory Language: DLA OMBUDSMAN
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) The Competition Advocate (CA) at each contracting activity/office (as defined in DLAD 2.101) shall act as the ombudsman and attempt to resolve contractor complaints. DLA AVIATION - AOCA's CA/ombudsman can be reached at (405) 855-3556, facsimile (405) 734-8129. Complaints which cannot be so resolved shall be forwarded to the HQ through J-72 for resolution by the DLA competition advocate. Each activity is responsible for developing procedures for executing the duties and responsibilities. (d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. (e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
20. IUID: IUID marking requirements IAW FAR Clause 252.211-7003 is mandatory.
21. Small Business Set Aside: Not Applicable
22. This solicitation shall utilize the procedures at FAR 15 for non-commercial acquisitions. Based upon market research, the Government is not using 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 Governments requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
23. Subject to the Buy American Act / Balance of Payments Program.
24. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at Beta.SAM.gov and electronic submission of proposal is mandatory.