SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator-Fixed Wing
- Notice Date
- 3/3/2010
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- U.S. Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building, SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-10-029
- Archive Date
- 4/1/2010
- Point of Contact
- Victoria V. Stewart, Phone: 3217839860
- E-Mail Address
-
stewartvv@state.gov
(stewartvv@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- You have received this "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC, you may contact the DOS Official named in the cover letter of this solicitation. The Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator-Fixed Wing-Melbourne, FL ISSUANCE DATE:03/03/2010 CLOSING DATE: 03/17/2010 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-029 Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (OF 612’s) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Vicki Stewart, Administrative Officer, INL/A/ADM, Office of Aviation, Department of State, who may be reached at E-Mail stewartvv@state.gov. How to apply: Please send your resume, an OF 612 application form (which can be found on the State Department Website or on USAJobs), and three letters of recommendations in order to qualify. All applications shall be sent via email: INLFL-Resumes@state.gov or faxed to (321) 784-3929. As a last resort you may send your applications/resumes via to DHL or Federal Express. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. Vicki Stewart, INL/A/ADM (321) 783-9860 x33478 Department of State 1038 S. Patrick Drive, Hangar 985 Patrick AFB, Florida 32925 If sent by fax or email, an original is not required. Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in Department of State. Remember, an OF 612, a resume, and three letters of recommendation must be in your packet when applying to include contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-10-029 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 03/03/2010 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 03/17/2010 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 12:00 midnight eastern local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator-Fixed Wing 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13: $81,823-$106,369 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: One year from the date of award 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Patrick Air Force Base-Melbourne, FL 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR A. BACKGROUND: This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Central and South America. INL/A performs this mission using a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Contractor personnel, Government and personal services contractor personnel, operating in the United States, Pakistan, Afghanistan and various Latin American countries. B. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal service contract position is to serve as the Fixed Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator under the supervision of the INL/A Chief, Maintenance Division. To provide maintenance test flight academic and flight instruction in both single and dual engine fixed wing aircraft, to oversee contractor and host nation fixed wing maintenance test flight academic and flight training and to administer the Department of State fixed wing Maintenance Test Flight Standardization Program. The incumbent is required to develop, coordinate, and implement the maintenance test flight standardization program for U.S. Government, contractor, and host nation pilots. Incumbent reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of maintenance related plans, policies and procedures for organizing, training, and deploying aircraft assets within or to OCONUS locations. The INL/A fleet of fixed wing aircraft include Air Tractor AT-802, Cessna C208, Beech B1900, Beach B200, Pilatus PC-6, Basler DC-3TP, and Alenia C-27. I. STATEMENT OF WORK Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fixed wing maintenance test flight standardization program for the Office of Aviation. Provide academic and flight instruction to pilots assigned to perform maintenance test pilot duties at Patrick AFB, Florida and / or OCONUS locations. Training includes the full range of maintenance procedures, theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual flight practice. Apply the “Fundamentals of Instruction” as listed in the FAA Flight Instructor’s Handbook during flight training. Demonstrate the standard method of accomplishing flight tasks in accordance with the appropriate aircraft Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). Provide instruction to and or evaluate fixed wing Maintenance Test Pilots, Contractor Maintenance Test Pilots/Maintenance Test Flight Evaluators, and Host Nation Maintenance Test Pilots/Maintenance Test Flight Evaluators on the DoS INL/A Maintenance Test Flight Program. Training includes instruction in DoS flight operating rules, use of the Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, use of the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM), use of maintenance test flight manuals, use of maintenance manuals/troubleshooting guides, and maintenance test pilot standardization program management. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Maintenance Test Pilot Standardization Program. Through the contractor, establish maintenance test pilot training programs to ensure maximum utilization of training facilities, adherence to training standards, and to avoid duplication of training effort. Collect, review, and disseminate data on maintenance test flight procedures, techniques, and policy in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to the INL/A maintenance test pilot standardization program. Perform contract oversight of contractor fixed wing maintenance test pilot training and standardization. Ensure that contractor maintenance test pilots/maintenance test flight evaluators conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Maintenance Test Pilot Standardization Program. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Perform maintenance test flight duties as a fixed wing Pilot-in-Command, Maintenance Test Pilot, and Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator. Flight duties include day, night unaided, and with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) in both visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Actual tasks may include tactical flying (below 50 feet), contour flying (50 to 100 feet above ground level {AGL}), and low-level flying (between 100 and 500 feet above ground level {AGL}), emergency procedures training tasks, and maintenance test flight tasks. Perform staff functions associated with establishment and implementation of plans for all aspects of the acquisition, operation, maintenance, and logistical sustainment of the various aircraft in their respective CONUS/OCONUS locations. II. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a Department of State Secret level Security Clearance. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830. Knowledge of maintenance test flight programs and procedures for aircraft utilized in a counter-narcotics operation; to include, the capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of INL/A aircraft. Must have extensive experience as a maintenance test pilot and/or maintenance test flight evaluator in the training and standardization of maintenance test pilots within a formal Aircrew Training Program. Demonstrated skill in the operation of single and dual engine fixed wing aircraft as a Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator. Incumbent should possess experience as a military or civil fixed wing maintenance test pilot and/or maintenance test flight evaluator. Documented certification as a U.S. FAA Commercial Pilot - Instrument. Experience as a military Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner or certification as a civil Flight Instructor (CFI) and Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) is desirable. Qualification in AT 802 aircraft is highly desirable. Qualification in C27/C208 is desirable. Ability to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and skill via oral/written/flight performance evaluations/examinations in accordance with established DoS INL/A Aircrew Training Program. Knowledge of the Spanish language is desirable. Knowledge of and skill in operation of desktop computer based word processing systems is desirable. III. COMPLEXITY The Contractor employee performs fixed wing maintenance test pilot standardization oversight of U.S. Government, contractor and host nation maintenance test pilots operating in six countries and at multiple forward operating locations. The Contractor employee develops multi-national/multi-cultural fixed wing maintenance test pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures for INL/A. Coordinates recommendations from standardization committees, consults with the INL/A Maintenance and Operations Managers regarding ongoing projects, provides guidance to contractor, host nation INL/A fixed wing maintenance test flight evaluators and standardization instructor pilots, and oversees implementation of the program. The Contractor employee performs continuous analysis of ongoing programs to determine the requirement for new procedures/policies that will improve the efficiency, effectively, and flight safety of aircraft maintenance operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. IV. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity. As this is a flying position, the incumbent is required, in accordance with DoS INL/A Aircrew Training Program, to complete an FAA second class medical examination annually. V. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with some travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections/flight evaluations. Flight duties are performed in single and dual engine fixed wing aircraft, the Contractor employee may be required to perform flight duties at an OCONUS field site under primitive conditions. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. VI. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1: (Test Flight Standardization) 25%. Offeror’s ability to: a.Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fixed wing maintenance test flight standardization programs for the Department of State. b.Apply sound flight standardization and training management and maintenance test flight expertise. c.Develop multi-national/multi-cultural maintenance test pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures and coordinate recommendations from standardization committees. d.Consult with the Maintenance and Operations Managers regarding ongoing projects, providing guidance to the contractor-host nation-INL/A maintenance test pilots and maintenance test flight evaluators, and overseeing implementation of the Maintenance Test Pilot Aircrew Training Program (ATP). Factor 2: (Contract Oversight) 25%. Offeror’s ability to: a.Monitor/oversee contractor test flight instruction for fixed wing maintenance test pilots within a formal standardized maintenance test pilot training program. b.Ensure that contractor fixed wing aircraft maintenance test pilots/maintenance test flight evaluators conform to the standards of the INL/A Test Pilot Standardization Program. Factor 3: (Flight Competency) 25%. Offeror’s ability to: a.Perform flight duties in the Air Wing’s fixed wing as a Pilot in Command, MTP and MTFE. b.Perform flight duties during day, night unaided and with night vision goggles (NVG) in both visual and instrument meteorological conditions (VMC/IMC). Factor 4: (Experience/Past Performance) 25%. Offeror’s previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references). VII. COMPENSATION Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: accumulated experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary normally will be at the first step of the grade range for the position. Consideration will be given, however, to the successful applicant’s experience that is specifically relevant to the position being filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine the step within the grade range at which the successful applicant will be compensated. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): 1. BENEFITS (A). Employee's FICA Contribution (B). Reimbursement toward Health & Life Insurance (C). Pay Comparability Adjustment (D). Annual Increase (E). Eligibility for Worker's Compensation (F). Annual & Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * (A). Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120). (B). Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). (C). Post Allowance (Section 220). (D). Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). (E). Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). (F). Education Allowance (Section 270). (G). Education Travel (Section 280). (H). Post Differential (Chapter 500). (I). Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600). (J). Danger Pay (Section 650). 3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs 99-09: PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs 99-07: Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 98-16: Annual Salary Increase for US PSC's 98-19: Home Leave under US PSC's 98-24: Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSC's 98-25: Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 97-16: Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally, with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less 97-11: 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 97-03: New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 96-19: U. S. Personal Services Contract (US PSC) - Leave 94-09: Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSC's) 93-17: Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: 1038 S. Patrick Drive, Hangar 985, Patrick AFB, Florida, 32940, United States
- Zip Code: 32940
- Zip Code: 32940
- Record
- SN02081549-W 20100305/100303234558-3d3533ba8b2ca51b3ce2c3baa43ec421 (fbodaily.com)
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