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15 -- MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT SOL Reference-Number-RFI-2000 DUE 030200 POC Anthony Harvin, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 927-1127, Fax (202) 927-0288, Email anthony.d.harvin@customs.treas.gov -- Karen Operacz, Sup. Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 927-0553, Fax (202) 927-1812, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=Reference-Num ber-RFI-2000&LocID=1782. E-MAIL: Anthony Harvin, anthony.d.harvin@customs.treas.gov. 1.0 INTRODUCTION: The United States Customs Service operates a variety of aging (and in some cases, out of production) aircraft to perform its interceptor, tracker, and maritime surveillance missions. Customs wishes to explore the feasibility and practicality of using a single mission-equipped platform (aircraft and mission equipment) that can effectively perform these three missions in an attempt to improve safety and operational effectiveness as well as lower overall fleet operating costs. 2.0 REQUEST: Customs is seeking industry interest and information on commercially available aircraft (including mission equipment) that can satisfy all or a large portion of the general requirements stated below. In the interest of accountability and oversight, Customs is intent on awarding a contract to a prime contractor for the end product (aircraft and integrated mission equipment). 3.0 MINIMUM OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS (GENERAL): 3.1 Type of Aircraft Multi-engine turbine-powered aircraft to ensure the ability to accomplish current and projected mission(s) safely and efficiently. The aircraft shall be current production and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type certified to enhance procurement and availability, manufacturer and vendor _commercial-off-the-shelf_ support and to reduce research and development cost and time. The aircraft shall also be FAA type certified with the mission equipment installed prior to delivery to Customs. 3.2 Noise Requirements At a minimum, the aircraft and its engines shall comply with the Stage 3 noise requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 36. 3.3 Capacity The aircraft shall accommodate seating for two crewmembers in the cockpit as well as a minimum of one sensor operator and three passengers in the main cabin. The aircraft useful load, after incorporating Customs_ mission payload (sensors, communications, and survival equipment) should allow a 1,700-pound payload with a full fuel load to accommodate six personnel with equipment and baggage without exceeding the certified maximum takeoff weight. The aircraft shall also have a fully enclosed stand-up lavatory with a flushable toilet that is externally serviceable. 3.4 Avionics/Communications The aircraft shall comply with worldwide airspace and navigation requirements. The aircraft shall include a radio suite that provides secure-capable HF, VHF-AM, high VHF-FM, low VHF-FM and UHF band communications. The aircraft shall also include the following:  UHF MILSATCOM or commercial SATCOM capability  Internal Communications System (ICS) capable of processing audio and data throughout the aircraft. The ICS shall allow all crewmembers and passengers to communicate within the aircraft as well as access and control for any installed communications radios.  Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II _Enhanced_ with ground proximity warning  Transponder with Mode C, Mode 3 and embedded Mode S  Flight Data and Cockpit Voice Recorders  Audio Panel capability for 8 communications radios 3.5 Range/Endurance The aircraft shall have a range of 2,500 nautical miles (NM) with National Business Aircraft Association (NBAA) IFR fuel reserves and an endurance of 5 hours at high-speed cruise. The aircraft shall have an endurance of more than 4 hours in marine patrol mode, i.e. 5,000 feet MSL at best endurance speed. The aircraft shall be capable of completing a routine patrol profile (30-minute high-speed cruise to the patrol area, 4 _ 5 hours patrol at 10,500 _ 17,500 feet at best endurance speed, 30-minute high-speed cruise back to base) with NBAA IFR reserves. 3.6 Operating Speeds The aircraft shall have a dash speed of 440 knots true airspeed (KTAS), a maximum cruise speed of at least Mach 0.80, and a safe operational speed of 120 KIAS at 2,000 feet MSL on a standard day at 90% gross weight. This will ensure a responsive dash speed and an ability to track diversified targets of interest. Note: The aircraft shall satisfy these speed requirements with the installed missionpayload and any associated pods. 3.7 FAA Certification The aircraft shall be FAA-certified for the following:  Normal category  Day/night VFR and IFR operations  Flight into known icing conditions  Extended over-water flight operations  Category II landing operations  Operation to an altitude at or above FL410 3.8 Runway The aircraft shall have capability to take off from and land on an 8,000-ft runway at max gross take off and landing weights at a pressure altitude of 5,000 feet, in dry runway conditions, and at a temperature of 80 degrees F. 3.9 Aircraft Security The aircraft shall be equipped with an electronic security system capable of detecting and recording aircraft tampering and intrusions. 3.10 Refueling Capability The aircraft shall have single point and gravity refueling capabilities. 3.11 Sensor System The aircraft shall have a totally integrated sensor system that provides an automatic capability to detect and track airbornetargets of interest, both over land and over water, as well as vessels in the maritime environment. More specifically, required capabilities of the sensor system include the following:  Air-to-air radar detection and tracking of any-size aircraft  Air-to-ground radar detection and tracking of moving vehicles  Air-to-sea radar detection and tracking of stationary to fast-moving vessels  Air-to-ground high resolution imaging The sensor system consists of the following:  Operator console/station providing for display and control of both sensor systems (radar and electro-optics/infrared). The operator console/station shall also have the following: complete communications capability utilizing all of the installed radios; mapping/navigation information for the surveillance aircraft as well as the target(s) of interest; growth provisions for the addition of a communications intelligence (COMINT) system; and permanent or temporary audio and video recording capability for both sensor systems.  A multi-mode radar with stabilized 360-degree azimuth coverage and elevation tilt providing air-to-air, air-to-sea, and air-to-ground modes with air intercept and ground mapping capability, high-resolution imaging and target tracking capability in all modes. In addition, the radar will provide a weather mode that will integrate with the cockpit display system.  An electro-optics/infrared system. The electro-optics system shall have a low light capability and the infrared system shall be third generation Mid-Wave Infrared (MWIR) performance or better. Automatic video tracking in both electro-optics and infrared modes must be provided with operator selectable optical focal lengths. The electro-optical and infrared sensors shall be co-boresighted and housed in a 360-degre continuous rotation turret. The sensors shall be commercially available; currently in production; operationally viable (demonstrable); and capable of being easily retrofitted with thelatest configurations. 4.0 DESIRED CAPABILITIES:  Auxiliary Power Unit  Growth capability/provisions for additional systems such as communications intelligence (COMINT), 2-way data/imagery transfer and electronic/infrared countermeasures (as a defense against portable and mobile surface-to-air missile weapons)  Ability to operate independently of any ground support equipment  Thrust reversing capability  Short/unimproved runway landing capability  Fuel dump capability  Second operator console/station 5.0 RESPONSES: This RFI is issued as a market survey and should not be construed as a solicitation for bids or proposals. Sources responding to this RFI should not submit more than the minimum information necessary for the Government to make a determination that sources capable of satisfying its requirement exits. Responses to this RFI should include information as to type of aircraft, mission equipment, operating capabilities, and price range. All information in response to this RFI should be submitted no later than 3:00 p.m. (EST) on March 1, 2000, to U.S. Customs Service, Office of Finance, Procurement Division (Room 4.2E), ATTN: Nellie Potocki-Reeves, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. 20229. Questions and comments should be submitted in writing and directed to Contracting Officer Nellie Potocki-Reeves at (202) 927-4901, FAX (202) 927-7593 or Email: nellie.a.potocki-reeves@customs.treas.gov. Posted 01/31/00 (D-SN420245). (0031)

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