Exception is taken to this requirement FD2030-19-02455 solicitation SPRTA1-20-Q-0078 of the
synopsis publicizing IAW with FAR part 5.202(a)(13), exception:
(i) Is for an amount not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold
(ii) Will be made through a means that provides access to the notice of proposed contract action
through the GPE.
(iii) Permits the public to respond to the solicitation electronically.
Electronic commerce is defined at 41 USC sec. 426 as electronic techniques for accomplishing
business transactions, including electronic mail. Thus, provided the complete solicitation package
is available through the GPE and offerors are permitted to respond electronically (i.e., email in
this case), the proposed contract action would not need to be synopsized.
Therefore, synopsis is hereby waived as this acquisition is not expected to exceed the simplified
acquisition threshold, request for proposal will be made through Beta Sam (beta.sa,.gov), and the
offerors will be able to respond electronically.
1. Estimated Solicitation issue date is 16 December 2019 with an estimated closing/response date of
3 February 2020.

2. It is the intention of DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City to allow a 45-Day Solicitation period for
Boeing Rights Guard applicable acquisitions with days 1 through 15 being allotted to allow time for
additional potential sources to submit requests for, and receive, the BRG Technical Data Package
CD-ROM. This additional time over-and- above the standard 30-day Solicitation timeframe is a
courtesy and serves as constructive notice that it is the affirmative responsibility of potential
offerors to monitor the FBO and quickly process requests for the BRG Technical Data Package CD-ROM
and that Solicitation Closing Dates WILL NOT be extended for the sole- purpose to allow for
additional time to propose.

3.         Request for Quote #: SPRTA1-20-Q-0078

4.         Purchase Request:  FD2030-19-02455, Foreign Military Sales

5.      Nomenclature/Noun:  Door Aircraft 6.         NSN:  1650-00-731-0538FL
7.         Part Number:  5-88198-25

8.         Application (Engine or Aircraft):   KC-135 Aircraft

9.         Acquisition Method Code (AMC): 1/C

Due to export controlled restrictions the EDL can only be obtained through CD- ROM. This
information can only be viewed by vendors authorized to view export controlled data.

10. Description/Function: Position the MLG assembly into the unlock and down lock positions..

11. Dimensions: Approximately 46.00 inches in length, 32.00 inches in width and 10.00 inches in
height, and 60 lbs in weight.

12.       Material: Aluminum

13. Sources / Qualified Sources (Qualification Requirements Apply): Total Small Business Set
A-Side, Export Controlled Certification. .

14.       Qualification Requirements: Applicable.

15. First Article:  First Article(s) ARE required for this acquisition.  If there are any
applicable waiver criteria, these will be detailed in the solicitation itself, when issued.

16.    Export Control: Yes. You are REQUIRED to be “EXPORT CONTROLLED” certified in order to
receive and view the Technical Data Package / drawings for this solicitation.

If your company intends to become Export Control Certified, a web site for registration exists:
http://www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or
program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on
receiving an award.

17. Award of a New Manufacture Fixed-Quantity, Firm Fixed-Price contract is contemplated. The
current required quantity is 2 ea to include First Article(s), if required.

18.
Surplus is NOT authorized for this procurement.

Required Delivery Schedule: 2 ea. first articles, no later than 180 ARO, end production units no
later than 90 after approval of first article.

Destination:  FMS Country
19.       Mandatory Language:

Written procedures will be used for this solicitation. Electronic submission of completed/signed
proposals via scanned PDF through e-mail to the contracting officer is authorized.

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 AT OKLAHOMA
CITY CA/Ombudsman can be reached at (405) 855-3556. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION
REQUESTS. 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 Office.

20. UID marking requirements IAW DFARS clause 252.211-7003 apply to this acquisition.

21.        This procurement is a total 100% Small Business Set Aside.

22.  Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will
not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download on the release date
only from www.beta.sam.gov. Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be
directed to Tracy Clendennen at (405) 855-3552 or email at [email protected].