This requirement is competitive. Non-approved sources wishing to submit a bid may do so, however only qualified sources will be considered for award. First Articles may be required from newly approved sources. Qualification Requirements: Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Award will be made only if the offeror, the product/service, or the manufacturer meets qualification requirements at the time of award in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. Note: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon combination of price and past performance factors detailed in the solicitation. Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential Offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interestedparties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 734-8241. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. No telephone requests. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available fordownload only at www.fbo.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to Jackie Henn at (405) 855-7132, fax (405) 739-4237, or email at Jacqueline.Henn@us.af.mil. IAW FAR 5.207(c)(15)(ii), all responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered.

CITE: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/OCALCCC/SPRTA1-19-Q-0741/listing.html