Fitting Assemblies Applicable to AIM-9 MissileSolicitation number is corrected to FA8520-04-R-40406. Anticipated solicitation issue date will be 12 Nov 2003 and anticipated response date will be 30 days thereafter, e.g. 12 Dec 2003. National Stock Number (NSN): Item 0001 NSN: 1440-01-101-3621AB Fitting Assy P/N 16S214-803 Appl AIM-9 Missile Dim: 16.22” X 3.535” X 2.318”.. Material: Aluminum Alloy. Function: Used as a housing to support the forward snuffer and striker points and detent mechanism.. Insurance Policy Procedures apply. (See below) Alt 1 – Bid/Proposal A – First Article Required Item 0001AA – First Article – 2 EA Item 0001AB – Production Articles - 22 each Alt 1 - Bid/Proposal B – First Article not required – Item 0001AC – Production Articles – 22 each Alt 2 – Insurance Policy – Bid/Proposal C – First Article Required Item 0002 – Same as item 0001 Item 0002AA – First Article – 2 EA Alt 2 - Bid/Proposal D – First Article not required Item 0002AB – Mission Essential Quantity (MEQ) - 22 each The following outyear options will be applicable to Bid/Proposals A, B, C or D above: Item 1001 – First Outyear Option – 1-30 each Item 2001 – Second Outyear Option – 1-30 each Item 3001 – Third Outyear Option – 1-30 each Item 4001 – Fourth Outyear Option – 1-30 each Insurance policy procedures apply, as set forth below. The Mission Essential Quantity (MEQ) and production quantities or options will be as set forth above or as listed in the solicitation. Unit of issue is each. Destination is unknown and will be furnished at a later date. Delivery schedule is anticipated to be May 2004 or as specified in the solicitation. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation and solicitation will be posted at this website on or about the date set forth above or as amended. The anticipated award date is 19 Dec 2003. Notes 1, 22 and 26 apply. INSURANCE BUY This acquisition will be processed in accordance with AFMC FAR Sup 5352.217-9018 (Mission Essential Quantity): If a proven source is not the low offeror, the basic quantity may be split into a First Article quantity, for award to the low unproven offeror, and a Minimum Essential Quantity, for award to the proven source, with the balance of the requirement established as options in both contracts. Authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), "Supplies (or services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements" may apply. Numbered Note 22 applies only to the quantity identified as the mission essential quantity in the solicitation. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017-3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). Solicitation will be issued to: Marvin Engineering Co, 260 W Beach Ave, Inglewood CA 90302. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation. PAPER COPIES OF THE SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE FURNISHED. The electronic solicitation will be available for download in Microsoft Word format with attachments in Adobe Acrobat *.pdf format and/or other formats. If you do not have viewers for these programs, free viewers are available at http://pkec.robins.af.mil/viewer.htm.

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