MODIFICATION
15 -- Very Light Jet Questionnaire - VLJ Industry Questionnaire - Corrected Copy
- Notice Date
- 12/3/2014
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 441228
— Motorcycle, ATV, and All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
- Contracting Office
- AFICA - AFICA- CONUS
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- VLJQUES1DEC14
- Archive Date
- 3/2/2015
- Point of Contact
- Debbie Aguirre, , Robert East,
- E-Mail Address
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deborah.aguirre@us.af.mil, robert.east.2@us.af.mil
(deborah.aguirre@us.af.mil, robert.east.2@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Word document of the industry questionnaire. REVISED 3 DEC 14 - CORRECTED COPY OF QUESTIONNAIRE Questionnaire on Very Light Jet (VLJ) support of United States Air Force (USAF) Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT), Undergraduate Combat System Officer Training (UCT) and Operational Support Airlift (OSA) Request for Information (RFI) for Planning Purposes: This discussion questionnaire is in response to the VLJ Industry's engagement with AF Senior Leadership proposing the VLJ category of aircraft as a potential replacement of the T-1A (in support of SUPT and UCT) and the C-21 (in support of OSA). The questionnaire, while not all inclusive, is designed to inform the USAF on capability, efficiencies, acquisition/lease concepts and risks associated with the VLJ category of aircraft. The questionnaire is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). Responses to this questionnaire are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This questionnaire is for market research only. Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. The questionnaire is for informational purposes only, no decision to pursue an acquisition or identification of a contracting organization to be responsible for an acquisition has been made. This information is for market research only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation or an indication that the Government will contract for this requirement. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this questionnaire and is in no way obligated by the information received. Mission Descriptions Abbreviations and Acronyms are listed at the end of this RFI SUPT and UCT Mission Description : Train commissioned officers to safely operate, aviate, navigate, communicate, manage aircraft systems, and practice sound crew resource management, in both visual and instrument conditions at high and low level. In addition, combat system officer candidates are trained in the employment of basic air-to-air, electronic warfare, sensor operations and weapons delivery principles. The overall objective of the flying programs is to award commissioned officers the aeronautical rating of Air Force Pilot or Combat Systems Officer (CSO). •a. Training Operating Locations: Randolph AFB, TX; Laughlin AFB, TX; Vance AFB, OK; Columbus AFB, MS and NAS Pensacola, FL •b. Current Fleet size: 178 (21 modified for CSO) •c. Annual flight hours/aircraft: •- SUPT (to include Pilot/CSO Instructor Training): 492hrs •- CSO: 381hrs OSA Mission Description: Perform DOD-directed support airlift during peacetime, contingencies, and wartime. Provide short notice airlift for the timely movement of limited numbers of priority personnel and/or cargo. During peacetime, provide cost-effective training and seasoning of pilots while executing missions in support of logistics requirement. These missions ensure military effectiveness in support of national defense policies. The missions include but are not limited to Aeromedical Evacuation (AE), Defense Courier Service (DCS), and distinguished visitor and deployment passenger movement. Missions also include maintenance response team (MRT), Inspector General, and homeland defense support. •a. Operating locations: Scott AFB, IL; Andrews AFB, MD; Peterson AFB (ANG), CO; Ramstein AB, GE; small mission package normally deployed to Area of Operations •b. Current Fleet size: 19 •c. Annual flight hours/aircraft: 500hrs Basic Requirements Discussion: Discuss aircraft's ability to meet the below requirements. If a shortfall exists, discuss how company would address the shortfall through modification or other means, to include cost data. •1. Perform a 3-hour training sortie with a minimum 30 minutes of fuel reserve. Fuel reserve computed based on 10,000 ft cruising altitude. •2. FAA Part 25 certified aircraft with integrated mission systems and avionics. •3. Operate worldwide, during day and night, in all meteorological conditions, including operation in light rime icing conditions. •4. Perform multiple mission profiles to include: basic handling characteristics, multiple instrument/visual approaches, enroute navigation, visual low level navigation, basic formation and simulated air refueling. •5. Tolerant of normally expected student errors (i.e. imprecise aircraft control, hard landings etc.) •6. Maximum continuous airspeed of at least 300 KIAS at 500ft AGL and 95 degrees F during level flight. The aircraft shall have a maximum operating speed (Vmo) of at least 340 KIAS at 500 ft AGL and 95 degrees F. •7. Sustain 340 KIAS in light and moderate turbulence as defined in the DoD Flight Information Handbook. •8. Cruise Ceiling: FL410 •9. Have a symmetric maneuvering flight load factor range of -1.0g to +3.0g with the flaps and landing gear in the full retracted position at the maximum takeoff gross weight. •10. Windscreen capable of withstanding the impact of a four pound bird, without penetration, at 340 KIAS. Impact of a four pound bird to the airframe shall not cause any catastrophic loss of the aircraft at the above airspeed. •11. Operate in a crosswind up to 25kts on a dry runway, 15kts for wet and 10kts for ice or standing water. •12. Configured for dual pilot operation, and be single pilot capable with a minimally qualified crewmember in the co-pilot seat. •13. Provide anthropometric accommodation for JPATS Cases 1-7, as detailed in Crew Systems Bulletin (ENFC-CSB-08-01 (Change 1), Nov 12, 2009), pages 7-8 and weight ranges of 103 to 245 pounds without violation of center of gravity envelope for all gross weights. Crew complement will range from two (student and instructor pilot) to a maximum of six on a CSO modified aircraft. The use of variable ballast is not permitted. •14. A jump seat that provides the ability to interact with the primary crew and have a clear field of view to monitor the flight instruments. The jump seat position does not need access to the flight controls. •15. Up to four additional seats in the aft of the aircraft for SUPT configured aircraft. The additional seats shall have the ability to communicate with the primary crew positions. •16. Aircraft fly-over noise level must be in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 36. •17. IFR capable and as a minimum, be equipped with: •a. GPS •b. Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System •c. Radar Altimeter •d. WX Radar •e. Flight Management System capability •f. Dual radios (VHF and UHF) •g. VOR / ILS •h. TACAN (Normal and Air to Air Mode) •i. ADF •j. 3-axis autopilot with coupled approach capability •k. Ground Proximity Warning System (or EGPWS) •l. Wind shear warning •m. DME •n. ADS-B Out (1090ES) •o. Crash Survivable Flight Data Recorder and Cockpit Voice Recorder (CSFDR/CVR) •p. RSVM capable •q. WAAS/LPV •18. Modified for CSO program as follows (21 aircraft): •a. Separate configurable display for radar simulation and HOTAS joystick at CP position. •b. Repeater of CP display and drop down desk for laptop at jump seat position. •c. Three additional crew positions located in aft cabin as follows: • i. Student position with two configurable displays (20" & 17") and HOTAS joystick to manipulate computer system • ii. Instructor position slightly aft and left of student position with drop down desk stand for laptop. • iii. Observer seat located in front of aft cabin instructor position. •d. Above positions are connected through a single server to support mission simulation throughout flight. •e. All aft crew positions will have communication panels capable of UHF and VHF communications; ability to monitor navigation radios; up to three additional channels for selective private communication between instructors/instructor, instructor/student and instructor/pilot and two additional channels to monitor simulated threat tones (threat all crew positions, front and aft). •f. Current T-1A modification in support of CSO adds 380 pounds to basic aircraft weight and an additional 30AMP power draw. •19. OSA Specific Aircraft Requirements: •a. Twin Engine Turbo Fan •b. World-Wide Capable (CNS/ATM) •c. Passenger Capacity: 6-10 •d. Litter Capacity: 1-2 litters, 5 ambulatory •e. Payload: 3,000 - 3,500 lbs. •f. Operational Range (with 1,800 lbs payload): 2,700 - 3,200 nm •g. Cruise Speed:.80 -.85 Mach •h. Ceiling: 40,000 - 45,000 ft. •i. SPS/PPS GPS (SAASM), Military IFF (Mode 5), Wideband SATCOM (Voice/data) •20. Ground Based Training System (GBTS) capable of providing realistic replication of aircraft normal procedures, emergency procedures, and handling characteristics. Visual field should provide the ability to perform visual and instrument approaches and low level training operations. Performance Discussion •1. Provide the one engine inoperative (OEI) climb rates (FT/NM) based on a continued takeoff after engine failure at V1. Include Segment 1 and Segment 2. Assume maximum take-off weight, flap setting appropriate for aircraft type, no wind, 8,000ft dry runway, and 0 slope. •a. Scenario 1: •- Pressure altitude: 2500 feet •- Temperature: 95 degrees F •b. Scenario 2: •- Pressure altitude: 1000 feet •- Temperature: 100 degrees F •c. Scenario 3: •- Pressure altitude: 4000 feet •- Temperature: 95 degrees F •d. Scenario 4: •- Pressure altitude: sea level •- Temperature: 95 degrees F •2. Based on the criteria/assumptions in #1, what is the maximum take-off weight that would allow the aircraft to achieve a 200 FT/NM climb rate based on each scenario? •3. Provide fuel burn (leg and total) along with mission time (leg and total) from take-off to landing for following training sortie profiles (use 250KIAS for enroute speeds/no wind, additional parameters as noted with individual profile): •a. Sample training sortie profile (3 crew members @200 lbs/per, 50 lbs pro gear, assume standard day): •- 50 nm to training area (~20,000 ft enroute) - area maneuvers for 20 minutes •- 75 nm to training location (~20,000 ft enroute) - instrument/visual approaches for 90 minutes (0 - 2,500 ft AGL) •- 75 nm to training area (~20,000 ft enroute) - area maneuvers for 20 minutes •- 50 nm to recovery field (~20,000 ft enroute) •b. Sample training sortie profile (6 crew members @ 200 lbs/per, 50 lbs pro gear, assume standard day, CSO modified +380lbs): •- 150 nm to training area (~24,000 ft enroute) •- Military Training Route - for 30 minutes at 240 GS and 500' AGL •- 150 nm back to recovery (~24,000 ft enroute) •c. Sample training sortie profile (5 crew members @ 200 lbs/per, 50 lbs pro gear, assume standard day, CSO modified +380lbs): •- 375nm high level airway navigation (~FL240 enroute) - instrument approach for 15 minutes (low approach) •- 375nm high level airway navigation (~FL240 enroute) - instrument approach for 15 minutes (full stop) General Aircraft Discussion/Questions •1. The T-1 and C-21 are FAA FAR Part 25 certified aircraft and the VLJ category aircraft is FAR Part 23 certified, what are the significant differences between the two certifications as it pertains to your aircraft? •a. Which FAA FAR Part 25 requirements could your aircraft meet as currently configured? •2. Of the avionics defined in #17 of requirements section, which are included in aircraft baseline and which are considered options? What are the itemized costs associated with those considered options? •3. How long is aircraft pre-flight? How many minutes (on average) does it take to turn an aircraft from "chocks in" to "crew ready"? •4. What is the maximum number of gear cycles (gear-up/down) was the aircraft designed to accommodate per sortie? •5. What type of formation has this airframe flown? •6. How would station keeping with another like airframe be performed? •7. Describe the anti-ice systems on the aircraft and the icing conditions the aircraft was designed to permit safe flight. •8. Describe the current aircraft refueling system? •9. Describe the asymmetric thrust handling characteristics. •10. Describe the current GBTS used to support pilot qualification training and currency. •a. What is the FAA level of certification? •b. Does GBTS include a part task trainer? If so, describe. •11. What type of support equipment requirements are required to support aircraft? What is cost of this equipment? •12. Describe transition training for aircrew instructors and maintainers. Sustainment Discussion/Questions •1. What is the service life of the aircraft and what is the basis for the service life (hours, cycles etc.)? •2. What limitations are incorporated into the service life? •3. What is the current certified annual usage in flight hours for the aircraft? •4. How would the additional USAF utilization of the aircraft in low level operations, formation, extended patterns for multiple touch and go landings impact the service life certification determination of the aircraft? •5. What is the cost per flight hour for the aircraft? For GBTS? Provide itemized list of all elements and associated cost included in flight hour. •6. What is the total annual operations and sustainment cost for the aircraft? For GBTS? Provide itemized list of elements and associated costs used in determination, including tech data to meet USAF T.O. format required for sustainment support. •7. What are the full life cycle costs (LCC) of a new aircraft? Provide break-out of elements and costs included in LCC. •8. What are the maintenance hours per flight hour for the aircraft? •9. What are the five, ten, and fifteen year diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortage issues with aircraft? How is that information tracked for maintainability? •10. What are the current inspection cycles and time between overhauls for gear, engine, and structure? What is the historical cost associated with the individual inspections or overhauls? •11. How would the additional USAF utilization of the aircraft in low level operations, formation, extended patterns for multiple touch and go landings impact the overhaul and inspection cycles as required under original aircraft certified maintenance plan? •12. What are the program depot maintenance and phase inspection requirements/cycles? •13. What are the current reliability, maintainability or sustainability rates for the aircraft? Provide historical documents to support. •14. Is there any composite materials used in the production of your aircraft? •a. If so, please provide specific areas/parts which incorporate composite technology •b. Are these parts items repairable or must they be replaced upon failure? •c. Are there increased inspections or any specialized equipment associated with sustainment due to the incorporation of composites? Aircraft System Purchase Discussion/Questions •1. What are your company's current annual sales for this particular aircraft? •2. What is the current market price of aircraft? •3. What discount is offered under a fleet purchase? •4. What is current availability of production aircraft (not refurbished)? •5. What would be the monthly/yearly production rate? •6. What would be the estimated delivery schedule for new aircraft and new GBTS? •7. Is purchase (or lease) of data rights available? •8. What warranty is included with purchase? How long is warranty? What are the limits to warranty? •9. What approach would be used to provide sustainment engineering support to the USAF? •a. How would this approach change if data rights are available/not available? Aircraft System Lease Discussion/Questions •1. Has your company entered into an aircraft lease agreement in the past? Describe. •2. Describe the elements and costs included in an operating lease of your aircraft and associated GBTS. •3. Describe what is not covered under an operating lease agreement. •4. Describe how an operating lease of your aircraft meets the requirements in OMB Circular No. A-11, Appendix B. •5. Describe the elements and costs included in a lease-purchase of your aircraft and associated GBTS. •6. Describe what is not covered under a lease-purchase agreement. •7. Describe how a lease-purchase of your aircraft would meet the requirements in OMB Circular No. A-11, Appendix B. •8. What is the monthly and annual aircraft flying hour limit with a lease? •9. Describe the maintenance/logistics infrastructure with a lease - process, procedures, spares and rough order of magnitude costs to support. •10. Is fuel included in lease options, if so, would government get to choose the fuel supplier? •11. Is a lease option available to provide only aircraft and GBTS while maintaining current USAF logistics support structure? Describe. •12. What is the estimated residual value of the aircraft at the end of a five or ten year lease period? How is that value calculated? •13. How will future modification of aircraft or GBTS to meet training requirements or FAA mandates be handled under a lease concept? •14. What insurance requirements are covered under a lease? What is the cost to include insurance in the lease agreement if not included? •15. Regarding liability insurance, to what threshold does insurance coverage exist before government self-insurance kicks in to account for catastrophic loss? •16. What is the warranty limits with a lease? For example, would the lessee be at risk regarding engine failure, bird strike to airframe, bird or FOD ingestion into engines, lightning strike, runway excursion, hot brakes/hot wheels etc. or would that be covered in the lease payments? •17. What are the initial delivery transportation and installation costs associated with the lease? Return costs at end of lease? •18. What is the cost of contract lease termination? •19. How is depreciation determined for leased aircraft? •20. Are aircraft and maintenance packages (if included) deployable for contingency operations under lease? Considerations and Business Strategies. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response to this RFI. Please limit responses to no more than 25 pages, and identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed. Response to t his questionnaire is for market research only. Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. It is the Government's intention to identify sources that can meet the above criteria. All interested business concerns shall indicate interest in responding to this questionnaire by providing the company name, capabilities stated above, mailing address, phone number, and electronic mail address to 338 SCONS/PKD, Ms. Debbie Aguirre, deborah.aguirre@us.af.mil and AETC/A5RF, Mr. Bob East, robert.east.2@us.af.mil. Responses are due NLT COB 3:00 CST on 2 February 2015 via e-mail, if possible. Summary THIS QUESTIONNAIRE is for market research only. The information provided in this request for information questionnaire is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. AETC has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this questionnaire should not be construed as a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. List of Abbreviations and Acronyms ADF - Automatic Direction Finder ADS-B Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast AE - Aeromedical Evacuation AETC - Air Education and Training Command AFB - Air Force Base AFI - Air Force Instruction AMP - Ampere ATM - Air Traffic Management C - Celsius CNS - Communication, Navigation, Surveillance CSO - Combat Systems Officer CP - Co-pilot DCS - Defense Courier Service DME - Distance Measuring Equipment DoD - Department of Defense F - Fahrenheit FAA - Federal Aviation Administration FAR - Federal Aviation Regulation FL - Flight Level FT - Feet GBTS - Ground Based Training System GPS - Global Positioning System HOTAS - Hands on Throttle and Stick IFR - Instrument Flight Rules JPATS - Joint Primary Aircraft Training System KIAS - Knots Indicated Air Speed KTS - Knots LCC - Life Cycle Cost LPV - Localizer Performance with Vertical Guidance MRT - Maintenance Response Team MSL - Mean Sea level MX - Maintenance NM - Nautical Mile OEI - One Engine Inoperative OMB - Office of Management and Budget OSA - Operational Support Airlift RFI - Request for Information RFP - Request for Proposal RSVM - Reduced Vertical Separation Minima SATCOM - Satellite Communications SUPT - Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training TACAN - Tactical Air Navigation TO - Technical Order UCT - Undergraduate Combat Systems Officer Training UHF - Ultra High Frequency USAF - United States Air Force VFR - Visual Flight Rules VHF - Very High Frequency VLJ - Very Light Jet Vmo - Maximum Operating Speed VOR - VHF Omnidirectional range WAAS - Wide Area Augmentation System WX - Weather
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