SOURCES SOUGHT
15 -- Trainer Aircraft for the Afganistan National Army Air Corps
- Notice Date
- 10/17/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 1970 Monahan Way, BLDG 11AWright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7211
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7211
- Solicitation Number
- PIXS5886
- Response Due
- 10/31/2008
- Archive Date
- 11/30/2008
- Point of Contact
- Faye Diltz, 937-904-4165<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Trainer Aircraft for the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps CAUTIONThis market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources which may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to meet the requirements for production of a minimum of 12 Trainer aircraft. This is an unclassified effort open to foreign sources. Contractors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government does not guarantee that any award will result from this Sources Sought Synopsis. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. INSTRUCTIONS1. Below is a document containing a description of the Trainer Aircraft requirements and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your companys capability.2.If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your companys capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.).3.Potential contractors may propose more than one aircraft, but each one proposed must be in separate responses.4.Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTIONTRAINER AIRCRAFTThe Air Force is conducting a market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to produce Flight Trainer aircraft to support Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC). The acquisition strategy is to buy a minimum of twelve trainer aircraft. The planned award date for the contract is FY10 with delivery in FY11. All Flight Training aircraft will be based and operate out of the Kandahar, Afghanistan. Aircraft must have an established sustainment system in place and be able to use a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract in the country of Afghanistan. The Trainer aircraft proposed must meet current USAF/USN program of instruction requirements. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSThe following list shows all the critical requirements. Aircraft must meet all of the requirements listed below:1. Single engine, dual seat trainer aircraft with dual controls.2.Instrumentation and avionics to include Instrument Landing System (ILS) and Localizer (LOC) approaches.3.Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) certified for day/night Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)/Visual Flight Rules (VFR) operations.4.Fully aerobatic5.Must be able to operate with cross winds for takeoff and landing of at least 20 kts.6.Pressurized cabin for flight up to 30,000 feet.7.Air conditioning system8.Anti-ice/de-ice system to allow flight in moderate icing conditions.9.Flight duration: Aircraft must be able to fly two 1.5 hour training sorties with 30 minutes fuel reserves. The intent is to fly two training missions between refueling.10.Continuous cruise speed: 250 Knots True Air Speed (KTAS) at 8,500 feet on a standard day at initial mission weight.11.Takeoff: Able to take off at 10,000 feet density altitude, zero headwind, dry runway at maximum training mission weight from 6,000 feet runway.12.Climb rate: 1,000 feet per minute (FPM) at 10,000 feet density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the initial mission fuel.13.Area performance: Perform a sustained level 60 degree banked turn at 10,000 feet density altitude.14.Aborted takeoff: At 10,000 feet density altitude, zero headwind, dry runway, at maximum gross weight, (accelerate to rotation speed (Vr) using normal takeoff procedures, pause two seconds, reduce power to idle, and stop the aircraft within 3,500 feet, using maximum braking; reverse thrust is not considered).15.Avionics: Global Positioning System (GPS) and Dual Communication with single Navigation; Operating Time meter (Hobbs, DATCON, or equivalent); Mode C altitude-reporting transponder, audio panel and integral intercom meeting U.S. Military Standards.16.Stall: Aircraft must maintain aileron and rudder effectiveness throughout stalls under the following circumstances:a. Perform straight ahead and turning stalls.b.Perform power on (full power) and power idlec.Perform stalls clean and in normal landing configuration.d.Perform stalls coordinated and uncoordinated (full-rudder and opposite aileron held for one second at time of stall).17. All aircraft flight and fuel controls, and critical/essential circuit breakers must be accessible from both seats, with seat belts/shoulder harnesses fastened. NON-TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTSThe program approved for Afghan pilot training parallels U.S. flight training programs:1.Pilot training for initial Afghan National Army Air Corps students will be conducted in the CONUS at existing undergraduate pilot training programs of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy.2.Ground-based training devices and flight simulators should be available to support training aircraft.3.Technical documentation should be available to support aircraft, training devices and flight simulators.DESIRABLE ATTRIBUTESThe following attributes are desirable for the aircraft. These features are not mandatory but will enhance the chances of the responder to win the future production award:1. Fuel burn rate of 45 gallons per hour or less.2.Nose wheel steering.3.Flight visibility: Aircraft must allow a full 270 horizontal degree field of view, field centered on the nose of the aircraft. Minimal obstructions permitted, i.e., window frames, canopy rails.4.Climb rate: 2,000 FPM at 10,000 feet density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the initial mission fuel.5.Aborted takeoff: During the aborted takeoff listed above aircraft comes to a full stop within 3,000 feet.6.Instrumentation: All aircraft controls and instruments must be visible and accessible from both seats, with seat belts/shoulder harnesses fastened.7.Able to employ BDU-33 practice bombs. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEYPart I, Business InformationPlease provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company Name:Address:Point of Contact:CAGE Code (Government contractors):A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership)Phone Number:Email address:Web Page URLSize of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:Small Business(Yes/No)Woman Owned Small Business(Yes/No)Small Disadvantaged Business(Yes/No)8(a) Certified(Yes/No)HUB Zone Certified(Yes/No)Veteran Owned Small Business(Yes/No)Service Disabled Veteran Small Business(Yes/No)Central Contractor Registration (CCR)(Yes/No) Written responses, no facsimiles or emails are acceptable. Replies must be received no later than 3:00 pm EDT, Friday, 31 October 2008. Two copies of your responses should be mailed to:877 AESG/SYI FMSAttn: Frederick Rueth (Contractor, PESystems)1970 Monahan WayWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433Phone: (937) 904-4465Email: frederick.rueth@wpafb.af.milProspective contractors should provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) of what it would cost to buy the 12 Trainer aircraft with the mandatory requirements. Contractors should also provide a ROM for each of the desirable attributes listed above in this announcement.For administrative and contractual questions contact Faye Diltz (937) 674-4165, and faye.diltz@wpafb.af.mil. For technical questions, contact Frederick Rueth. Part II: Capability Survey QuestionsGENERAL CAPABILITY QUESTIONS:Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide.Describe briefly your companys past experience on previous projects (not-to-exceed five examples) similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement? HARDWARE PRODUCTION QUESTIONS:Describe briefly your current capability and past experience in the manufacturing/fabrication of aircraft.What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise).COMMERCIALITY QUESTIONS:Are there any commercial business practices unique to your industry? If so, please describe.Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.Is the product a commercial item as defined in FAR 2.101, or is it a variant of one? Is your product available commercially? Please describe how your product meets this definition.Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. For more information on "Trainer Aircraft for the Afganistan National Army Air Corps", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5886
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