B01_SPCA_Synopsis_2.docx

Pre-Solicitation Notice: 140D0424R0036

The Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), in support of the Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) Program Executive Office (PEO) for Integrated Warfare Systems (IWS), has requirements for commercial aviation support services consisting of contractor owned, operated and maintained aircraft. NAVSEA PEO IWS has a requirement for four Exclusive Use and two On-Call turbojet aircraft.

IBC intends to post a Request for Proposals (RFP) acquiring the aircraft under Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Items and Part 15 - Contracting by Negotiation. The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with the issuance of Firm-Fixed-Unit-Price (FFUP) task orders. The period of performance is up to five (5) years and consists of a 12-month base period and four (4), 12-month options.

The intent of the intended RFP will be to obtain flight services utilizing fully functional airplanes, operated and maintained by qualified Contractor personnel, and equipped to meet specifications, for the support of Federal programs. The types of services required to be performed include but are not limited to aerial target towing, electronic warfare (EW), air transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies, communications relay, GPS position recording, and weapon systems testing and trials as directed by the Government. The Government may require the Contractor to install or remove special use equipment on the aircraft, maintain Government Property (GP), or purchase additional component equipment for the use in the performance of this contract.

Assigned missions shall primarily be performed in the continental U.S., Hawaii, and U.S. territories, however, international missions include, but are not limited to, UK, Spain, Romania, and Poland. The Contractor may be required to temporarily base aircraft in the vicinity of Norfolk, VA; Wallops Island, VA; Jacksonville, FL; Port Hueneme, CA; Honolulu, HI and other Navy Atlantic Fleet and Pacific Fleet coastal testing locations. The four Exclusive Use aircraft combined will be utilized for an estimated 200 days total per ordering period.

Aircraft proposed must meet the following minimum specifications:

Aircraft Required: Six multiengine jet airplanes (4 EU and 2 OC airplanes) equipped as specified in for support of the Navy ship weapon system test and evaluation program.

Crew Complement: Pilot-in-command (PIC), second-in-command (SIC), System Support Operator (SSO), and relief crew.

Minimum Aircraft Requirements:

Seating: Five (5) passengers.

Power plant(s): Multiengine turbojet.

Configuration: VFR and IFR; day and night; flight in known ice and extended overwater operation.

Speed/Endurance: 425-knot cruise speed at optimum altitude, six (6) hour endurance at cruise power. 280-knot at 200 feet above the surface of the ocean.

Performance: Single-engine service ceiling of not less than 20,000 feet MSL. Operate at max gross weight from a 6,000-foot runway at sea level at a temperature of 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Highest temperature expected is 110° Fahrenheit at sea level.

Payload: 1,200 pounds.

Special requirements: Aircraft modifications per STC to accommodate tow reels for towed targets and special mission equipment as specified.

Ground clearance: Minimum clearance from bottom of ejector rack to ground of not less than 24 inches (strut collapsed and tires flat).

NOTE: Learjet aircraft models 35/36 were utilized under previous contract requirements.

Other Requirements:

U.S. Security Clearances: Secret clearances are required for all contractor personnel working under this contract.

In addition, the contractor will be required to obtain security clearances for facilities as specified in DD Form 254 - Department of Defense (DOD) Contract Security Classification Specification.

The contractor will be required to hold and keep current multiple aviation certificates required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), DOI Office of Aviation Services (OAS), Air Mobility Command (AMC), and Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR); to include but not limited to: Operating or Air Carrier Certificate, Standard Airworthiness Certificates, Interim Flight Clearances, Air Mobility Command certification, and AIMS Certification.

This pre-solicitation synopsis is for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as an invitation for bid, request for quotation, RFP, or as an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. This request does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or the authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract.

This solicitation is intended to be full and open under NAICS code 481219, Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation. The PSC Code will be V121 (Transportation/Travel/Relocation- Transportation: Air Charter for Things). The Government will award a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract in accordance with the best-value determination as stated in the solicitation.

AQD intends to issue the solicitation on or about 1 June 2024. Offers are anticipated to be due on or around 1 July 2024 with an award being issued in October 2024.

AQD will consider all responsible sources that submit a timely offer that conforms to the solicitation. Any contractor interested in doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be awarded a contract. SAM is a Federal Government owned and operated free website at www.SAM.gov.

Any comments and/or questions regarding this pre-solicitation synopsis must be submitted to the Contracting Officer, David Ialenti, via email at, david_ialenti@ibc.doi.gov and Contract Specialist, Homer Shoup, via email at homer_shoup@ibc.doi.gov.