Sources_Sought_Notice.pdf

Sources Sought Notice (SSN)

DJM-17-A37-Q-0214

Title: Aircraft Lease with Option to Purchase Classification Code: 15 - Aircraft & airframe structural components

NAICS Code: 532411

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), Justice Prisoner and Alien Transportation System (JPATS) – Air Operations – Las Vegas, NV, is seeking information from responsible sources and commercial agencies concerning the leasing of aircraft to fulfill its unique mission objectives.

This is a Sources Sought Notice (SSN) for Aircraft, Insurance and Limited Maintenance (AIM / “dry lease”) of one (1) Boeing 737-400 aircraft with passenger seating for a minimum of 147 passengers. The aircraft must have U.S. registry and possess a valid and current FAA issued standard Certificate of Airworthiness attesting said aircraft meets its original Type Certificate and that the aircraft, as a minimum, is being maintained to a Title 14 CFR Part 91 standard utilizing the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Maintenance Planning Document (MPD). JPATS will have exclusive use of the aircraft and will operate and maintain the aircraft as a Public Use aircraft meeting mandatory requirements of Title 14 CFR Part 91 for flights into National Airspace. JPATS will be responsible for line maintenance and line servicing only, to include associated logistics support. The vendor will be responsible for all heavy maintenance (both scheduled and unscheduled). JPATS will have exclusive use of the aircraft during the period of performance of a base year (Date of Award – September 30, 2018) with four (4) option years. The aircraft must be delivered to JPATS free of any identifiable logos from a commercial air carrier. Additionally, the aircraft and engines are required to be delivered with all applicable FAA Airworthiness Directives and Manufactures Mandatory Service Bulletins complied with, fresh heavy check (applicable to that aircraft’s approved maintenance and inspection program), and no calendar maintenance or inspection events due the first 12 months; engine life limited components at “half-life”; engines enrolled (or eligible for enrollment) in a Power-by-the-Hour maintenance program; and land gear at “half-life.” JPATS anticipates utilizing the aircraft approximately 900 hours annually. This requirement will include the option to purchase the aircraft at any time during the lease.

All interested firms shall submit their capabilities packages addressing their aircraft availability (include any data available on the aircraft, such as type, model, tail #, serial number, etc.), along with their ability and experience to meet all of these requirements. In addition, please include an estimated monthly rate (all inclusive) for the aircraft lease.

Submitting information does not bind the Government for any future contracts resulting from this SSN. The findings from this Market Research effort may impact future solicitations related to this requirement. This SSN is not a solicitation or Request for Proposal as defined by FAR 2.101, and the Government is not requesting offers or proposals at this time. Any responses to this SSN will not be accepted to form a binding contract. This is a market survey for planning purposes and no award will be made as a result of this. If a solicitation is issued, the Government does not guarantee that it will be issued to SSN respondents. The Government may use the information provided to develop a comprehensive acquisition strategy and solicitation. Responses shall not include proprietary information.

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