Commander, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, Code 220000E, 521 N. 9th Street, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001

J -- AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SOL N68936-99-R-XXXX POC Stu Hoffman, Contract Specialist, (805) 989-1947 This is not Request for Proposal (RFP). Potential sources are being sought for the following effort: The Weapons Test Wing Pacific has a requirement for contractor services for the following nine elements. Elements A through H provide for the specific aircraft services. Element I is an amplification of overall maintenance services requirements. The offeror, or offeror team, may provide these services for any, or all of the elements listed below. It is the intent of Test Wing Pacific to issue an RFP and award a contract to the offeror, or offeror team with the best value approach to meeting all of the requirements. The solicitation process is anticipated to begin with this RFI, followed by a briefing from potential offerors to the Government in February, 1999, followed by the formal RFP process ending in contract award. The contract is intended to be awarded on 01 August 1999, have a two month phase-in period, with actual services start date of 01 October 1999 for Elements A through D. The actual services start date for Elements E through H is 01 February 2000. The contract is planned to be executed as a base period with two option years. The contract is tentatively planned to be a basic contract with delivery/task orders for each of the elements; however, the offeror may suggest any contractual vehicle which results in the best overall value to the Government. Element A. The offeror shall provide 3 or 4, 19 passenger, Fairchild Aircraft Corporation Metroliner III/IV aircraft. The offeror shall maintain the aircraft according to the manufacturers standard and IAW Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 91. The aircraft will be operated within CONUS and flown by Naval aviators within the normal operating category as defined in the pilot's operating handbook, and in such a manner as not to invalidate the offeror's insurance policy. The aircraft will be based at Pt. Mugu, CA., or Pt. Mugu, CA and China Lake, CA. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space will be provided by the Government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. Aircraft usage is estimated to be 2650 flight hours per year, with an option to increase the number of flight hours per year at a rate specified in the contract. The offeror shall maintain the aircraft at an Operational Readiness (OR) rate of 90 % or higher for each 30 day period. Operational is defined as an aircraft that is capable of performing its designed mission without degradation. If the aircraft cannot be repaired in less than 72 hours, the offeror shall provide a replacement aircraft of like design within 5 days. The aircraft will primarily be utilized to shuttle personnel and limited equipment between Pt. Mugu, CA. and China lake, CA.; however, other locations in and around Southern California may be serviced on a limited basis. Element B. The offeror shall provide air transportation services for up to 130 personnel per day, from Naval Air Station Pt. Mugu, CA. to San Nicholas Island and other locations in and around Southern California and return. Multiple flights may be allowed. The offeror will provide the aircraft, appropriately FAA certified aircrew to operate the aircraft, and all scheduled and unscheduled maintenance required to support the weekly flight schedule. The offeror shall provide an aircraft that can operate from a hard surfaced runway with a minimum length of 4000 feet. The aircraft must be turbine (to include turbo-fan or turbo-prop) powered and capable of reaching all applicable minimum en-route altitudes. The aircraft must be certified for over-water flight to any of the United States held islands along the California coast with a suitable runway. For flights above 10000 feet MSL, the aircraft must be pressurized and carry sufficient supplemental oxygen for all occupants as specified in the applicable FAR. The offeror will maintain the aircraft according to the aircraft manufactures standards and IAW FAR Parts 91 and 135 or 121, as appropriate. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space will be provided by the Government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. The aircraft will be operated within CONUS and flown by either Contractor flight crews or a mix of Contractor flight crews and Naval flight crews within the normal operating category, as defined in the pilot's operating handbook, in such a manner as not to invalidate the offerors insurance policy. The typical weekly scheduled passenger loading is as follows: Monday (am) maximum of 130 passengers from Pt. Mugu to San Nicholas Island Monday (pm) typical loading of 60 passengers from San Nicholas Island. to Pt. Mugu Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (am) typical loading of 60 passengers from Pt. Mugu to San Nicholas Island Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (pm) typical loading of 60 passengers from San Nicholas Island to Pt. Mugu Friday (am) typical loading of 60 passengers from Pt. Mugu to San Nicholas Island Friday (pm) typical loading of 130 passengers from San Nicholas Island to Pt. Mugu Additional non-scheduled flights may be required within CONUS within the same time period as the scheduled flights. The offeror will be given 48 hours advance notice. The aircraft usage per contract year will be dependent on aircraft size selected with an option to increase the total flight hours for each year at a rate specified in the contract. Element C. The offeror shall provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for three (3) DC-130A aircraft provided as GFE. The aircraft will be maintained IAW Air Force Technical Order ( -1) requirements. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space will be provided by the government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. The offeror shall provide, as required, fully qualified aircrew to support the limited numbers of qualified Naval aircrew in the operation of these aircraft. The aircraft will be based at Pt. Mugu CA. The aircraft usage is estimated to be 450 flight hours per year, with an option to increase the number of flight hours per year at a rate specified in the contract. The aircraft will primarily be utilized on the NAWCWPNS Sea and Land Test Ranges; however, other locations in and around Southern California may be serviced on a limited basis. The primary purpose of these aircraft is to launch drone vehicles on the test ranges and to carry limited cargo to various destinations in Southern California. Element D. The offeror shall provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for five (5) NP-3D aircraft provided as GFE. The aircraft will be maintained IAW Navy 4790.2 requirements. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space will be provided by the Government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. The offeror shall provide, as required, fully qualified aircrew to support the limited number of qualified Naval aircrew in the operation of these aircraft. The aircraft will be based at Pt. Mugu CA. and the aircraft usage is estimated to be 1000 flight hours per year, with an option to increase the number of flight hours per year at a rate specified in the contract. The aircraft will primarily be utilized on the NAWCWPNS Sea and Land Test Ranges; however, other locations in and out of CONUS may be serviced on a regular basis. The primary purpose of these aircraft is to monitor/relay/record telemetry and other critical RDT&E data. Element E. The offeror shall provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for four (4) AV-8B type aircraft. The maintenance of the subject aircraft shall be IAW Navy 4790.2 series requirements. The offeror shall provide a sufficient maintenance crew to comply with all Navy requirements. The number of aircraft may vary during the life of the contract and the offeror must be prepared to place aircraft in and out of Type II preservation as necessary. The aircraft will be based at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, CA. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space shall be provide by the Government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. The aircraft usage is estimated to be 300 hours annually with an option to increase to 500 hours at a rate specified in the contract. The AV-8B will primarily be operated at the NAWCWPNS China Lake Land Test Range; however detachments within CONUS occur approximately five (5) times annually. The primary purpose of these aircraft is to support COMNAVAIRSYSCOM mandated RDT&E operations. Element F. The offeror shall provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for one (1) T-39D type aircraft. Subject aircraft is a unique, one of a kind platform. The maintenance of the subject aircraft shall be IAW Navy 4790.2 series requirements.The offeror shall provide a sufficient maintenance crew to comply with all Navy requirements. The aircraft will be based at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, CA. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space shall be provide by the Government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. Aircraft usage is estimated to be 150 hours annually with an option to increase to 300 hours at a rate specified in the contract. The T-39D will primarily be operated at the NAWCWPNS China Lake Land Test Range; however detachments within CONUS are likely to occur infrequently. The primary purpose of this aircraft is to support COMNAVAIRSYSCOM mandated RDT&E operations. Element G. The offeror shall provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for three (3) HH-1N type aircraft. The maintenance of the subject aircraft shall be IAW Navy 4790.2 series requirements. The offeror shall provide a sufficient maintenance crew to comply with all Navy requirements. The number of aircraft may vary during the life of the contract. The aircraft will be based at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, CA. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space shall be provide by the Government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. Aircraft usage is estimated to be 250 hours annually with an option to increase to 450 hours at a rate specified in the contract. The HH-1N will primarily be operated at the NAWCWPNS China Lake Land Test Range. The primary purpose of these aircraft is to support Search and Rescue (SAR) missions east of the Sierra mountains from NAS Fallon NV to the Mexican border, SAR training, and RDT&E missions as directed. Element H. The offeror shall provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for one (1) AH-1W type aircraft. The maintenance of the subject aircraft shall be IAW Navy 4790.2 series requirements. The offeror shall provide a sufficient maintenance crew to comply with all Navy requirements. The number of aircraft may vary during the life of the contract and the offeror must be prepared to place aircraft in and out of Type II preservation as necessary. The aircraft will be based at the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake, CA. Appropriate aircraft parking space, hangar space, maintenance space and office space shall be provide by the Government. The Government is responsible for all fuel, oil, ground power and other operational services during the contract period. The aircraft usage is estimated to be 100-200 hours annually. The AH-1W will primarily be operated at the NAWCWPNS China Lake Land Test Range; however detachments within CONUS may occur. The primary purpose of this aircraft is to support COMNAVAIRSYSCOM mandated RDT&E operations. Element I. This element provides amplification of the requirement for labor services in support of organizational andselected intermediate and limited depot level repair on designated aircraft. Part 1. DC-130A/NP-3D Aircraft: The oferor shall provide the labor, logistics, maintenance and material, engineering and data (including maintenance requirements and specifications), and tools (except those items specified herein as being government furnished and/or maintained), required to support and maintain Government Furnished DC-130A and NP-3D aircraft. The offeror shall provide organizational level maintenance and related services including; Quality Assurance, Safety Program, Administrative, Maintenance Control, Material Control, Logs and Records, Power plants, Airframe Corrosion Control, Electronics, Electrical/Instrument, Armament, Flight Line and Aircraft Peculiar Support Equipment. The maintenance functional areas of responsibility descriptions for the NP-3D aircraft for engines and propellers are in the Navy Intermediate Maintenance program and are in accordance with OPNAVINST 4790.2. For the DC-130A only, aircraft maintenance will be in accordance with the U.S. Air Force Specialized Inspection Program and repair and overhaul of aircraft, engine, avionics and related components performed off-site shall be IAW Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) Parts 43, 91 Subpart C, and 145 using FAA certified personnel and facilities. Maintenance functions include: crash damage repair, component repair/overhaul, and obtaining all drawings, specifications and tooling required to maintain and repair the aircraft and related components to an airworthy condition. The offeror shall provide related support elements such as training of employees, engineering and technical support and the related support equipment identified under this contract. The Government reserves the right to increase or decrease the number and type model series of the aircraft inventory under this contract to meet the Navy's mission. The single most important offeror performance criteria is providing safe, flyable aircraft necessary to meet operational flight schedules. Aircraft availability is the responsibility of the offeror. The offeror shall be responsible for the airworthiness of these aircraft and for the correction of all damage and/or defects. Required maintenance certification training is the responsibility of the offeror. The offeror's management plan shall provide for initial and replacement training of maintenance personnel adequate to cover attrition and increased requirements with no impact on aircraft availability. It is anticipated that at the beginning of FY-99, there will be 3 DC-130A and 5 NP-3D aircraft at Point Mugu, California. Throughout the life of the contract these aircraft may be replaced by different versions of either aircraft. Part 2. AV-8B, AH-1N, T-39D, HH-1N, F/A-18 Aircraft: The offeror shall provide labor services for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on AV-8B, AH-1W, T-39D, HH-1N and 1100 line items of Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Electric/Battery, and Avionics repair. The offeror's maintenance personnel for the subject aircraft and equipment shall be qualified to maintain the aircraft IAW Navy 4790.2 series. The Government also reserves the right to add other type aircraft such as the F/A-18 aircraft at a future date. The addition of I-Level Work Centers such as the Tire Shop, NDI, and Hydraulic Shops are skills the offeror must be prepared to provide. Offerors possessing the capability to perform the requested work are invited to submit a summary of their capabilities addressing the above technical areas. The statement of capability should not be longer than 30 pages and should include relevant background and experience, with contract numbers, names and phone numbers of contracting office/r and technical officer POCs. This synopsis is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a request for proposal or award a contract as a result of this request. Any further procurement action for this project will be the subject of a future announcement. The Government will not reimburse any respondent for any cost associated with information submitted in response to this request. Firms responding to this synopsis should indicate their size status. The Navy reserves the right to consider a small business set aside based on responses to this Notice. Offerors are invited to submit a statement of capabilities for any or all of the elements listed above to Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, Contract Competency, Building 65, 521 Ninth Street, Attention: S. Hoffman, Point Mugu, CA 93042-5001, by 27 January 1999 or email to hoffmanso@navair.navy.mil in Microsoft Word version 7.0. Questions may be directed to Stu Hoffman, 805.989.1947 or email to above address. Posted 12/28/98 (I-SN283680). (0362)

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