SAM #FA855626QB002

Sole Source Storage, Maintenance, and Protection of Government-Owned Platinum by Corning Incorporated

This procurement opportunity involves the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Air Dominance Division, seeking a sole source contract with Corning Incorporated for the storage, maintenance, and protection of government-owned platinum. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Material Command, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Dominance Division, Production/Sustainment Branch (AFLCMC/EBAC), Eglin AFB, FL - OEM/Vendor: - Corning Incorporated (sole source, manufacturer and service provider) - Services Requested: - Storage, maintenance, and protection of government-owned platinum (approximate grams or troy ounces at 99.96% purity) - Custodial responsibility to minimize risk of loss or theft, including during international transport and post-recovery - Inventory status reporting detailing state, configuration, location, weight, and purity of platinum - Full accountability for all government property in accordance with federal regulations (RFO Part 45 and R-DFARS Part 245) - Notable Requirements: - Platinum must be stored at Corning's Manufacturing Services Facility in Bagneaux, France - Sole source justification based on Corning's unique qualifications and long-standing custodial responsibility - Contract includes a base year plus four option years, with a total potential duration of 10 years - No other OEMs or vendors are mentioned; Corning is the only qualified provider for this requirement.

Description

This effort will be awarded as a Sole Source purchase order to Corning Incorporated. The Contractor shall provide storage, maintenance and protection of Government-owned platinum (xx.xx grams or xx.xx troy ounces at 99.96% purity). The Contractor shall store the Government-owned platinum in a space that is suitable and in a manner adequate for its maintenance and protection. The Contractor is responsible and accountable for all Government property under this contract in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul (RFO) Part 45 and Revolutionary DoD  FAR Supplement (R-DFARS) Part 245, effective the date of award of the Purchase Order (PO). The Contractor shall provide the status of the platinum inventory; to include, state or configuration, location(s), weight and purity thirty (30) days prior to the end of the Period of Performance.

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