15 -- USAF ACADEMY GLIDERS ACQUISITION

Notice Date

February 21, 2001

Contracting Office

ASC/YT Bldg 11A, Rm 201-I 1970 Monahan Way Wright Patterson AFB, OH, 45433-7211

ZIP Code

45433-7211

Solicitation Number

F33657-01-R-0016

Response Due

March 16, 2001

Point of Contact

Norm Pfeifer,937-904-4314

E-Mail Address

Norman.Pfeifer@wpafb.af.mil (Norman.Pfeifer@wpafb.af.mil)

Description

Background "The Flight Training System Program Office, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio is contemplating the purchase of commercially available gliders and motorgliders for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). Specifically, this acquisition will include the purchase of several glider configurations to support various USAFA training program missions. The glider configurations will include a Dual Basic Training Glider, Dual Aerobatic/Spin Training Glider, Solo Cross- Country Training Glider, Motorglider, Advanced Solo Competition Glider, and Advanced Dual Competition Training Glider. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification is mandatory for all but the Advanced Solo Competition Glider and Advanced Dual Competition Glider. Our preference is to have one manufacturer for the training gliders and one manufacturer for the competition gliders or one overall manufacturer in order to ensure standardization, minimize difference training, and maximize flight safety. The manufacturer must be capable of supporting the glider(s) with spare parts and data throughout the expected service life. The anticipated service life is projected to be 15 years, ending in 2016. Additionally, maintenance support may be required to support the fleet. Maintenance support will use existing FAA approved maintenance manuals. Maintenance support of the gliders will be accomplished by licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics. No specialized maintenance technical orders will be required. Trailers will be required as standard support equipment for several of the glider configurations. Two-way VHF radios with a frequency range of 118.00 to 136.975 MHz selectable in 25 kHz intervals are required. It has not been decided at this time if maintenance support will be provided with existing USAFA contracts, maintenance support from the manufacturer of the new gliders, or a separate maintenance contract for all new glider configurations. All items provided shall be commercial items and will be purchased under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 "Commercial Acquisitions." This is not a solicitation and is for market research only. Your response is strictly voluntary and the Government will not fund any costs you may incur in responding to this request for information. The purpose of this synopsis is to obtain information on identification of potential glider manufacturers and/or glider maintenance support contractors. In responding to this request for information, request you provide the following information: your company's capabilities/ qualifications to manufacture a particular configuration or configurations; commercial catalogs with pricing lists; capability to provide the required maintenance support; a list of previous customers; and recommendations as to the most cost-effective approach for this buy. All respondents should indicate if they are large or small business in relation to NAICS 336411, size standard 1000. If small business, identify if designated as an 8 (a) or HUBzone entity. Please limit responses to 15 pages or less. Your response is requested within 30 days after publication of this announcement. Any questions should be addressed to Norm Pfeifer, ASC/YTK, 1970 Monahan Way, Bldg 11A, Rm 204, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7211, Phone # 937-904-4314, e-mail: Norman.Pfeifer@wpafb.af.mil. "

Web Link

USAFA-GLIDERS-USAF Academy Gliders Acquisition (http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/USAFA-GLIDERS/USAFA-GLIDERS.asp)

Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010223/15SOL006.HTM (D-052 SN50E248)