RFI_C-130H_Aircrew_Support_reviewed_15_Mar_16.doc

C-130 Foreign Military Sales

C-130H1 Contractor Aircrew Support

RFI OVERVIEW:

The Government is conducting market research to meet the requirements to provide qualified C-130H1 aircrew to perform ferry flights to and from Kabul, Afghanistan to established repair facilities at OCONUS and CONUS locations. Repair facility locations may include Lisbon, Portugal and Robins AFB, Georgia. Aircrew composition includes qualified 1xC-130H1 Pilot, 1x C-130H1 Co-pilot, 1x C-130H1 Flight Engineer, 1xC-130H1 Navigator with APN-59 radar experience, 1xC-130H-1 Loadmaster, 1xC-130H1 Crew Chief. The Contractor will be responsible for liability insurance, aircraft fuel required on the ferry flight and all flight planning to include Diplomatic clearances. Travel in and out of Kabul, Afghanistan will be at the International Security Assistance Force complex. Aircrew will not be required to carry weapons, but may be required to carry Individual Body Armor.

The purpose of this survey is to determine commercial capabilities that have past performance in providing C-130H1- qualified aircrew for ferrying foreign-owned aircraft over international airspace.

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. In accordance with FAR 52.215-3:

(a) The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.

(c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of information and market research only.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of required services and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Brandi R. Matlock, 478-222-1579, brandi.owens@us.af.mil .

C-130 Foreign Military Sales

C-130H1 Contractor Aircrew Support

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide qualified C-130H1 aircrew to perform ferry flights to and from Kabul, Afghanistan to established repair facilities at Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) and Continental United States (CONUS) locations. Repair facility locations may include Lisbon, Portugal and Robins AFB, Georgia. Aircrew composition includes qualified 1xC-130H1 Pilot, 1x C-130H1 Co-pilot, 1x C-130H1 Flight Engineer, 1xC-130H1 Navigator with APN-59 radar experience, 1xC-130H-1 Loadmaster, 1xC-130H1 Crew Chief. The Contractor will be responsible for liability insurance, aircraft fuel required on the ferry flight and all flight planning to include Diplomatic clearances and all landing fees. Travel in and out of Kabul, Afghanistan will be at the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) complex. Aircrew will not be required to carry weapons, but may be required to carry Individual Body Armor. These C-130H1 aircraft will either be owned by the United States or the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GiROA).

Performance Requirements

· Provide qualified C-130H1 aircrew

· 1xC-130H1 Pilot

· 1x C-130H1 Co-pilot

· 1x C-130H1 Flight Engineer

· 1xC-130H1 Navigator with APN-59 radar experience

· 1xC-130H-1 Loadmaster

· 1xC-130H1 Crew Chief

· Contractor should note if there are other positions required with thorough justification for increased manning

· Perform all required paperwork to obtain authorized access to ISAF compound for all aircrew members

· Provide all clearances to obtain fuel, other lubricant products necessary, and landing fees for flight at all intermediate waylay stops

· Provide all flight planning and other necessary actions to obtain Diplomatic clearances from Afghanistan, required stops, to repair locations CONUS/OCONUS

· Provide liability insurance for aircraft damage. Loss, disaster response for potential downed aircraft due to Contractor negligence

· Provide individual body armor for all aircrew members

· Provide all services in accordance with the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) Ground Flight Risk Clause

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

C-130H1 Contractor Aircrew Support Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

· Company/Institute Name:

· Address:

· Point of Contact:

· CAGE Code:

· Phone Number:

· E-mail Address:

· Web Page URL:

· Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, Aircraft ferrying services) Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

· Small Business

(Yes / No)

· Woman Owned Small Business

(Yes / No)

· Small Disadvantaged Business

· 8(a) Certified

· HUBZone Certified

· Veteran Owned Small Business

(Yes / No)

· Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

· Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

(Yes / No)

· A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

RFI will be posted for 45 days due to foreign place of performance.

E-mail responses; no facsimiles or written responses please, must be received no later than close of business 15 June 2016:

Brandi Matlock: brandi.owens@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions A. General/ Service Capability Questions:

1. Describe your company's capabilities and experience ferrying aircraft. Identify past experience in providing complete aircrews to ferry:

a. C-130H1 aircraft

b. C-130H aircraft

c. C-130 aircraft

d. Aircraft owned by a foreign nation

e. Aircraft from OCONUS to OCONUS locations

f. Aircraft from OCONUS to CONUS locations

g. Aircraft from CONUS to OCONUS locations

2. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in the following:

a. Performing all required paperwork to obtain authorized access to ISAF compounds

b. Providing all clearances to obtain fuel, other lubricant products necessary, and landing fees for flight at all intermediate waylay stops CONUS/OCONUS

c. Providing all flight planning and other necessary actions to obtain Diplomatic clearances from Afghanistan, required stops, to repair locations CONUS/OCONUS

d. Providing liability insurance for aircraft damage. Loss, disaster response for potential downed aircraft due to Contractor negligence

e. Providing individual body armor for all aircrew members

f. Obtaining the ability to comply with DCMA Ground Flight Risk Clause

3. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager) of previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement.

4. Are there specific requirements in this RFI that would currently preclude your service from being a viable solution to our requirement?

5. Include a detailed listing of services required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.

6. Provide an outline of the proposed process.

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?

2. If you offer this service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?

3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.