DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, BLDG 2174 13 1/2 ST, FORT CAMPBELL KY 42223-5358

V -- PARACHUTE TRAINING FOR FOUR (4) JUMPERS WITH CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT AND PILOT SOL DAKF23-99-R-0004 DUE 012699 POC Contract Specialist Angela Jacobs (502) 798-7822 Contracting Officer Gertrude A. Colbert (502) 798-7566 (Site Code DAKF23) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, offers are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. DAKF23-99-R-0004 is issued as a Request for Proposal. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-09. Solicitation is unrestricted. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 4522 and small business size standard is 1500 employees. This is a requirements contract; therefore, the Government may upon issuance of delivery orders, order a portion or all of the quantities list at the line items. A base year with two option periods is contemplated. Line Items for this contract follow: Line Item 0001 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 4 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (Base Year: 01 February 1999 through 30 September 1999), estimated number of hours are 175 hours. Line Item 1001 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 4 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (1st Option Period: 01 October 1999 through 30 September 2000), estimated number of hours are 245. Line Item 2001 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 4 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (2d Option Period: 01 October 2000 through 30 September 2001), estimated number of hours are 245. The scope of work for this contract follows: 1.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment (aircraft), and services to allow for Parachute Jumps/Training as stated herein. 1.2 The Contractor shall ensure the aircraft provided under this contract will accommodate at least four (4) jumpers and be capable of flying a minimum altitude of 2000'AL and a maximum altitude of 10,000'AL. 1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with providing the requested services. Associated cost include, but are not limited to, fuel and ensuring the aircraft is in good operating condition. 1.4 Personnel/Aircraft. All Contractor's personnel working under this contract shall be FAA Licensed and Parachute Drop Certified and/or FAA Licensed Mechanics. Any aircraft utilized under this contract shall have FAA Approval Data for the proposed aircraft. Also, the Aircraft's radio system must be compatible with ICOM IC-A3 Communication Transceiver Radios, Motorola Saber Series Radios and Motorola MTS 200 radios and have ground to ground, ground to air, and air to air communication. 1.4.1 The contractor shall comply with FAA Guidelines in maintaining aircraft hull insurance and hold harmless requirements. 1.5 The contractor shall ensure the use of a controlled airspace environment, in order to alleviate delays from general aviation congestion. 1.6 Hours of Work. Services will be required during the hours of 9:00 AM CT -- 5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday; therefore, the Contractor shall be available for such hours. 1.7 Location of Parachute Jumps. The Parachute Jumps will be conducted at either Hopkinsville, Kentucky (Christian County) or Paris, Tennessee (Henry County). The exact location of training will be coordinated between the Government's Point of Contact and the Contractor. 1.8 Period of Performance. The period of performance for the base year is 01 February 1999 through 30 September 1999. The Government will coordinate with the contractor the exact dates/times for training. 1.9 Scheduling/Rescheduling/Cancellation of Parachute Jumps. The Government will provide the contractor with a 5-day notice of parachute jumping/training. Parachute Jumps may be rescheduled/cancelled due to inclement weather and/or due to uncontrollable commitments by the Parachute Team. The Contractor will be notified by the Government at least 24 hours in advance of rescheduling/cancellation. The contractor SHALL SUBMIT the following documents with their proposal: Aircraft Hull Insurance, Hold Harmless Requirements, Proof of FAA Licensed Parachute Drop Certified Pilots, and FAA Approval Data for Aircraft. The following provision and clauses are applicable to this solicitation/contract: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items with addendum to delete paragraphs (e) and (h). All offerors shall include pricing for the base year and each option period. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for basic requirement (base year). The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). The Government will award a contract to the responsive responsible offeror whose offer is the most advantageous to the Government. All offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with their offer. 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items with an addendum to incorporate the following clauses: 52.216-18, Ordering, modified as such, subparagraph (a) "such orders may be issued from 01 February 1999 through 30 September 1999," 52.216-19, Order Limitations, modified as such, subparagraph (a): N/A, subparagraph (b)(1)&(2) "in excess of 245 hours", subparagraph (b)(3) "within ten (10) days", subparagraph (d), "returned to the ordering office within three (3) days," 52.216-21, Requirements, modified as such, subparagraph (f), "to make any deliveries under this contract after seven (7) days of issuance of a delivery order", 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, modified as such, subparagraph (c) "shall not exceed 3 years.", 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year -- "Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 30 September 1999. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 30 September 1999", 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain foreign Purchases, 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates of Federal Hires, modified as such "Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits is "Airplane Pilot, 31010, $17.97 plus fringe benefits.", 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders-Commercial Items, with exception of clauses at subparagraph (b): (4), (6), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16), (17), & (18) and subparagraph (c): (4), and (5), 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, offerors shall submit a completed copy with their offer, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items with only 252,225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, 252.243-7002, Certification of Requests for Equitable Adjustment and 252.247-7024, Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea, being applicable to this contract. Department of Labor Wage Determination 95-0222, revision 6, dated 06/17/1998 is hereby incorporated and made apart of this contract. All responsible concerns may submit a offer which will be considered by the agency. All bids are to be submitted to Directorate of Contracting, Building 2172, 13 1/2 Street, Fort Campbell, Kentucky BY 26 JANUARY 1999, 1:00 PM CT. Point of contact for questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Ms A. Jacobs at (502) 798-7822. Posted 01/18/99 (I-SN288752). (0018)

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