17QB116,_Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation_.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number FA2521-17-Q-B116 shall be used to reference any written quote provided under this request for quote.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-95, Effective 19 Jan 17.

This is a total set-aside for small business.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 532411 with a size standard of $32.5M

Item Description Qty Unit Unit Price

Total Price

0001 Ramp aircraft for five (5) days of Military Free Fall (MFF) and Double Bag Static Line (DBSL) Training 1 EA $ $

Quotes shall be provided using an hourly/daily rate (whichever is most appropriate) as follows:

Blade Hours (Daytime): Per hour: $_______________ x 30 hrs = $_______________

Blade Hours (Nighttime): Per hour: $_______________ x 4 hrs = $_______________

Operations Fee: Per day: $_______________ x 5 dys = $_______________

Salient Characteristics:

a) Aircrew operating the aircraft must be licensed to fly aircraft in Florida. All aircrew personnel shall be United States citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport. The Aircraft must have valid certification to fly in United States and will be used for free fall or static line use.

b) Aircraft shall possess the following features/specifications:

1. Certified/approved by the US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) or US

Air Mobility Command (AMC) to deliver US Military Freefall and Static Line Operations personnel.

2. At a minimum, standard VHF/AM radios are required with UHF radio preferred and, if available, Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation.

3. Parachute jump lights (red/green) must be in cargo compartment for jumpmaster/aircrew coordination.

4. Aircraft must have a cargo compartments capable of accommodating sixteen (16) parachutists, instructors, safeties and portable oxygen console with a useable http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/FAR12.DOC#s126 payload of 3,700 pounds/1680kgs.

5. The aircraft must have static line cables must be installed and be configured for over the ramp static line operations in addition to a static line cables and retrieval system.

6. Aircraft must be configured for day and night HALO/HAHO operations.

7. Aircraft must be capable of air drop operations up to 17,500 ft AGL via ramp.

The aircraft ramp must have a non-skid surface.

8. A clean and serviceable aircraft with qualified aircrew.

9. The vendor shall have insurance coverage to include parachute and

HALO/HAHO/SL operations per DoD certification.

b) Pilot qualifications will meet the special qualifications and provide the following:

1. 100 hours experience performing airdrop operations

2. Multi-Rating Pilot License & Docs Required

3. U.S. CPL

4. The aircrew shall be knowledgeable in current military static line and freefall tactics and procedures relating to aircrew and jumpmaster interface/coordination IAW AFI 11-410 Personnel Parachute Operations.

5. The vendor should/will be DoD approved commercial operators to include aircraft certifications and licenses (Part 135 certificated in accordance with DoDD 4500.53) or otherwise in accordance with US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Directive 350-8.

Staging facility address: Complete Parachute Solutions Inc., 1326 E International Speedway Blvd Deland FL, 32724

The above listed staging facility will be utilized to conduct pre- and post-training operations.

The aircraft shall be available at the staging site no later than one day prior to training beginning, and shall remain in place until completion of the training. The training dates are as follows:

22 May 17 – 26 May 17

FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Jan 2017) applies to this acquisition and the following addendum applies:

The following words stating “offer”, “offeror”, and “proposal” are replaced with “quotation”, “vendor”, and “quote”.

Paragraph (a) first sentence revised as follows: “The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear above.”

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1070_147634

RFQ due date: 17 May 17 RFQ due time: 5:00 P.M. EST Email to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil and annette.paglia@us.af.mil or mail to:

45th Contracting Squadron Attn: FA2521-17-Q-B116 1201 Edward H. White II Street, MS 7200 Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3238

THIS MUST BE SENT TO 45 CONS E-BIDS AS STATED ABOVE, OR THE ADDRESS

IF MAILING. ANYTHING OTHERWISE CAN AND WILL BE CONSIDERED

NONRESPONSIVE. YOU MAY WISH TO PLACE A READ/DELIVERY RECEIPT OR

ASK FOR ACCEPTANCE OF THE EMAIL.

Note: .zip files are not an acceptable format for the Air Force Network and will not go through our email system.

All questions regarding this solicitation must be emailed to 45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil by 3:00 P.M. EST 16 May 17

Please provide the following information with your quote:

DUNS Number: ____________ Cage Code: _______________ Tax ID Number: ___________________ *Number of Employees_____________ *Total Yearly Revenue_______________ *Information required determining size of business for the NAICS referenced above

Estimated Delivery Time: ____________ Payment Terms: _________________________ Warranty: ________________ FOB (Select): ____ Destination _____ Origin Shipping Cost included? ____ Yes _____ No

All companies must be registered in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ to be considered for award. The Government will not provide contract financing for this acquisition. Invoice instruction shall be provided at time of award.

FAR Provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), with its Alternate I (Oct 2014), applies to this acquisition. All vendors must be registered in System For Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ at the time of Quote submittal.

mailto:45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil mailto:45cons.lgcb.e-bids@us.af.mil https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1145_161469 https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

FAR clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Jan 2017), applies to this acquisition with the following Addendum: Paragraph (c) of this clause is tailored as follows: Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties with the exception of administrative changes, such as changes in the paying office, appropriations data, etc., which may be changed unilaterally by the Government.

Note: The vendor acknowledges that should the quote or proposal’s terms and conditions and/or agreement conflict with mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and other Federal law applicable to commercial acquisitions, to the extent of such conflict the FAR and Federal law govern and conflicting vendor terms and conditions and/or agreement are unenforceable and are not considered incorporated into any resultant contract.

FAR clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (DEV) (Jan 2017). Additionally, FAR clauses cited in 52.212-5 will be listed at contract award.

The full text of these clauses and provisions may be assessed electronically at the website:

http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

All other applicable terms, conditions, and clauses will be incorporated into the contract award.

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1405_194946 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_000.htm#P1595_233379 http://farsite.hill.af.mil/