SOURCES SOUGHT
H -- Aircraft Support
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2018
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541690
— Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command, NSWC IHEODTD, 4072 North Jackson Road Suite 132, Indian Head, Maryland, 20640-5115, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20640-5115
- Solicitation Number
- N0017418SN0014
- Archive Date
- 5/5/2018
- Point of Contact
- James E. Thomasson, Phone: 3017441715
- E-Mail Address
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james.e.thomasson2@navy.mil
(james.e.thomasson2@navy.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Aircraft Support This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD) is seeking potential sources and pricing on a five year contract for aircraft support to include specialized aircraft capable of internally or externally mounting experimental sensor payloads. The aircraft support must include experienced pilots familiar with the flight requirements during flight testing of experimental sensor payloads. The aircraft must meet or exceed the following specifications: 1. AIRCRAFT MAINTAINED TO FAA PART 135 STANDARDS. 2. SCIENTIFIC PAYLOAD INSTALLATIONS PERFORMED INHOUSE AT CONTRACTOR FACILITY OR IN THE FIELD. 3. EXPERIENCED "SPECIAL MISSION"PILOTS QUALIFIED TO FAA PART 135 STANDARDS. 4. MULTIPLE PORTS FOR MULTIPLE SENSORS ON A SINGLE AIRCRAFT. a. 36" X 23" PRIMARY REAR CABIN NADIR PORT. b. 23" DIAMETER FWD CABIN NADIR PORT. c. 16" NOSE PORT 5. "MOCK-UP" FUSELAGE AVAILABLE FOR ENGINEERING AND TEST FIT 6. UP TO 300 AMP @ 28VDC OR 8400 WATT SCIENTIFIC POWER AVAILABLE (WITH 120V AC INVERTERS). 7. AUXILIARY INTERNAL FUEL TANK OR WING MOUNTED FUEL PODS FOR EXTENDED OPERATIONS UP TO 9.0 + HRS RESEARCH FLIGHT TIME. 8. PILOT CREW AND SCIENCE TEAM AIRCRAFT INTERCOM SYSTEM. 9. Wing hard points. 10. 4-BLADE "QUIET" PROPELLERS (REDUCED VIBRATION SIGNATURE). 11. ABLE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN FAA CERTIFICATIONS FOR SCIENTIFIC PAYLOADS OF INTEREST TO THE US NAVY. 12. HAS EXPERIENCE FLYING FIELD CAMPAIGNS INVOLVING R&D SENSOR PAYLOADS. 13. OPERATION BETWEEN 2K-25K ASL 14. SATELLITE PHONE & SKY CONNECT POSITION REPORTING -VIA USG AFF WEBSITE 15. SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN FOR OPERATIONS UP TO 25,000 ASL 16. SHORT TAKE OFF AND LANDING (STOL) CAPABLE SUCH AS THE DHC-6 TWIN OTTER 17. WITH A FULL SENSOR PAYLOAD AIRCRAFT WILL BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN A CONSTANT SLOW FLIGHT TO 60 KNOTS, WITH A LEVEL DECK ANGLE. The company shall have multiple of the same aircraft that meet or exceed these requirements to ensure adequate mission support and demonstrate through prior performance and references, extensive experience in the field of experimental sensor testing support (15+ years). The Government is not interested in new aircraft and is looking for responses that can meet the listed requirements from currently available aircraft. All interested sources shall provide a company brochure or list of specifications, organization name, address, a point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE Code. All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 20 April 2018 to: 1). Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division NSWC IHEODTD 4104 EVANS WAY BLDG 600 Attn: Jim Lightstone, Code R12JL Indian Head, MD 20640 james.lightstone@navy.mil Tel: (301) 744-4822 2) Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division NSWC IHEODTD Attn: Jim Thomasson, Contract Specialist 4081 N. Jackson Road,, Bldg. 841 Indian Head, MD 20640-5035 james.e.thomasson2@navy.mil
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