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PAF allots P49-M for FA-50PH seat cartridge escape systemBy Priam Nepomuceno May 31, 2018, 11:57 amMANILA -- The Philippine Air Force (PAF) is looking for suppliers of seat cartridge escape systems for its South Korean FA-50PH "Fighting Eagle" jet fighters.Budget for the project has been set at PHP49.98 million, said the bid bulletin posted at the Philippine Government Electronic Procurement System.Opening of bids is scheduled at 9:15 a.m. on June 6 at the PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay City."The Philippine Air Force reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA (Republic Act No.) 9184 and its IRR (Implementing Rules and Regulations), without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders," PAF Bids and Awards Committee head Brig. Gen. Ferynl Buca said in the same bid bulletin Thursday.The FA-50PHs had its baptism of fire during the Marawi City campaign where it was heavily used for close-air support mission roles, along with the venerable OV-10 "Bronco" turbo-prop attack aircraft, SF-260 light bombers and various attack helicopters of the PAF.The FA-50PHs has a top speed of Mach 1.5 or one-and-a-half times the speed of sound and is capable of being fitted with air-to-air missiles, including the AIM-9 "Sidewinder" air-to-air and heat-seeking missiles, aside from light automatic cannons.A total of 12 aircraft were acquired from Korea Aerospace Industries for PHP18.9 billion. Delivery commenced in November 2015 and was completed in May 2017. (PNA)
Invitation to Bid (ITB)Reference Number 5361799Procuring Entity PHILIPPINE AIR FORCETitle Seat Cartridge Escape System for use of FA-50PH AircraftArea of Delivery Solicitation Number: PB-PAFBAC-180-18Trade Agreement: Implementing Rules and RegulationsProcurement Mode: Public BiddingClassification: GoodsCategory: Aircraft Spare PartsApproved Budget for the Contract: PHP 49,984,000.00 Delivery Period: Client Agency: Contact Person: Richard Domingo CuchapinNCOIC, Bid Docs SectionSales Street Colonel Jesus Villamor Air BasePasay CityPasay CityMetro ManilaPhilippines 130963-2-8546701 Ext.6051avia2r_134@yahoo.com Status ActiveAssociated Components 1Bid Supplements 0Document Request List 10Date Published 18/05/2018Last Updated / Time 18/05/2018 00:00 AMClosing Date / Time 06/06/2018 09:00 AMDescription ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINESPHILIPPINE AIR FORCEOFFICE OF THE PAF BIDS AND AWARDS COMMITTEEColonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay CityInvitation to BidThe Armed Forces of the Philippines, through the PAF Bids and Awards Committee (PAFBAC), invites suppliers/manufacturers/distributors to apply for eligibility and to bid for the hereunder project/s:Nomenclature/Activity: PB-PAFBAC-180-18 Procurement of Seat Cartridge Escape System for use of FA-50PH AircraftApproved Budget for the Contract (ABC): Php49,984,000.00Price of Bid Documents: Php25,000.00Pre-Bid Conference: May 25, 2018 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay CitySubmission of Bids: June 6, 2018 at 9:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay CityOpening of Bids: June 6, 2018 at 9:15 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Villamor Air Base, Pasay CityIssuance of Bid Documents: May 18-June 5, 2018 at 8:00AM-12:00NN & 1:00PM-5:00PM and June 6, 2018 before 9:00 AM, Monday to Friday (except holiday), PAFBAC Secretariat, PAF Procurement Center Bldg., Villamor Air Base, Pasay City: Tel Nr: 8546701 Local 6051(NOTE: Prospective bidders should bring with them the printed copy of the project/s to be bid from PhilGEPS website which should be presented to Air Force Accounting Center for the issuance of Order of Payment. Payment for the Bidding Documents should be made at PAF Finance Center, Colonel Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City from Monday to Friday at 8:00AM-12:00NN & 1:00PM-5:00PM.)The Pre-bidding Conference shall be open to prospective bidders.The Philippine Air Force reserves the right to reject any and all bids, declare a failure of bidding, or not award the contract at any time prior to contract award in accordance with Section 41 of RA 9184 and its IRR, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidder or bidders.All particulars relative to Eligibility Statement and Screening, Bid Security, Performance Security, Pre-Bidding Conference/s, Evaluation of Bids, Post-Qualification and Award of Contract shall be governed by the pertinent provisions of RA 9184 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR).(sgd)BGEN FERNYL G BUCA AFPChairperson, PAFBACPre-bid ConferenceDate Time Venue25/05/2018 9:00:00 AM PAF Procurement Center Conference Room, Col Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City