ASC/LAAV, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7233

15 -- TWO COMMERCIALLY CURRENT PRODUCTION AIRCRAFT TO REPLACE TWO C-21A AI RCRAFT POC Jeffrey H. Mellot, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-9174/Lt. Hobart R. Alford, C-21 Program Manager, (513) 255-7300. The Air Force intends to acquire two new commercially available, current production business type jet aircraft (with an option for two additional) to replace two existing C-21A (Lear 35) aircraft in the National Guard Bureau's (NGB) inventory. In addition, the NGB intends to trade in two existing C-21A aircraft to partially offset the price of the replacement jet aircraft. This procurement will only be for NGB aircraft. The Operational Requirements Document (ORD) for the C-21A replacement program cites the need for an aircraft to replace the C-21A based on the following requirements: a) accommodations for 8 passengers, 2 crew members and associated baggage, b) capability to transport 4 passengers, 2 crew members, and baggage nonstop from Andrews AFB, MD to San Francisco, CA with 85% worst case winds and AFR 60-16 Military Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) fuel reserves, c) be certified to 41,000 ft as a requirement (objective 43,000 ft), d) be FAA certified at time of proposal in accordance with 14 CFR Part 25, to include Stage 3 noise certification under 14 CFR Part 36, e) contain current generation avionics with Electronic Flight Information System (EFIS), fully integrated Flight Management System (FMS)/ Inertial Navigation System (INS), differential GPS (P/Y code compatible for nonprecision approach and growth capability for precision approach), ILS, TACAN navigation (integrated desired), f) the cabin must allow for work and rest area providing standard 110v, 60 hz electrical outlets, g) contain an entry detection system, h) contain an externally serviceable lavatory, i) be capable of single point refueling, j) communication/navigation system must include Identify Friend or Foe (IFF/SIF) transponder with mode S, VHF, UHF/AM, HF (with SELCAL) and provide inflight telephone communications, k) be able to carry two litters, and also be able to accept two critical care units with appropriate power connectors, l) Flight deck that meets FAR Part 25 and 91/121 overwater operations requirements, m) be capable of ILS Cat II landings, and n) incorporate the highest level of traffic collision avoidance system (TCAS) with growth capability. The Air National Guard (ANG) will perform on-equipment/on-aircraft scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance. The contractor will perform off-equipment and off-aircraft work and any other work beyond unit capability. A Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS) will be established at Andrews AFB to provide spares support. There will be no increase in blue suit personnel or change in skill codes resulting from the introduction of the new aircraft. Interested bidders may have access to the Operational Requirements Document (ORD) for their use via the PIXIS electronic bulletin board. Additional details on items contained in this announcement may be obtained by notifying one of the points of contact. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offers when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his/her concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. Potential offers are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman Col Robert C. Helt, Director, Program Management, ASC/CY, Bldg 2041, 2511 L Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7503, at (513)255-1427, with serious concerns only. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning this acquisition to Mr. Jeffrey H. Mellott, Contracting Officer, ASC/LAAV, Bldg 16, 2275 D Street, Suite 16, Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-7233, (513)255-9174. Contractor capability response should be submitted to ASC/LAAV no later than 15 working days from the date of this CBD notice. (0018)

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