RFI_Multi-Country_Cessna_208_RFI.docx

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

Multi-Country Cessna 208 Series Aircraft Maintenance Training Support

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational and planning purposes only. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e) and FAR 52.215-3, responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. Your response to this RFI will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. No entitlement to payment, of direct or indirect costs, or charges to the Government will arise as a result of a contractor's submission of a response to this announcement or the Government's use of such information. The information provided may be used by the Government in developing its acquisition strategy and statement of work/statement of objectives and performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response. Not responding to the RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitations. The information provided in this RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.

SUMMARY: AFICA 338 SCONS/PKB is conducting market research to gather information on contractors capable of providing multiple countries with CONUS & OCONUS Cessna 208 Series Aircraft Maintenance Training Support (NAICS 611512, Size Standard $27.5M).

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION: Training and technology transfer is required by the USAF to train multi-country Air Force personnel with Cessna 208 Series Aircraft Maintenance Training. Training will be Contractor provided, Type 1 Special Training, and shall take place inside the Continental United States (CONUS) at contractor facilities and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) at multiple country locations. All training shall be endorsed by and or meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) requirements for the Cessna 208 series aircraft.

CONUS maintenance training: CONUS training shall be commercial off the shelf (COTS) classroom and hands-on training that prepares International Military Students (IMS) maintenance personnel with the skills and knowledge necessary for individual qualification on the Cessna 208 aircraft system. All course materials, training aids and simulators shall be immediately available after contract award. All CONUS training shall be academic in nature and conducted in a classroom setting utilizing physical and or electronic training devices with follow-on on-the-job training (OJT). Training is not on-equipment (flight line) in nature. When required, actual aircraft use is acceptable. CONUS training shall be conducted at Contractor location. All instructions and technical information shall be in the English language. All CONUS training shall be supported with student support services to include local lodging and transportation to and from airport and training location. Lodging shall be located within walking distance to shopping and dining facilities.

OCONUS Contracted Field Services (CFS): The Contractor shall be required to provide Contracted Field Services (CFS) in various country locations, which will be designated by task order. The objective of the CFS shall be to provide continuation and upgrade training to IMS maintenance personnel as required. Training shall expand the capabilities of previously qualified maintenance technicians. Training shall take place on country provided aircraft. Contractor shall provide IMS with academic and OJT maintenance training to meet requirements of the country. The Country Customer will provide supplies, facilities and equipment.

OCONUS training shall develop and execute an OJT program that will build upon the skills of previously trained and qualified C208 maintenance technicians. The Contractor shall provide continuous personnel training that consists of various methods i.e. classroom instruction, and hands-on OJT. The CFS shall train maintenance personnel to prepare/maintain/process all required documentation for maintenance, operations, logistics/supply, and other areas as needed. The training end state consists of maintenance technicians accomplishing maintenance and logistics functions to support normal flight operations independently.

RESPONSE FORMAT: Please provide answers for each of the following questions, utilizing the existing numbering scheme for each response and limiting your total response for this RFI to no more than ten (10) pages:

1. Does your company have the capability and possess the required technical data to provide the following courses:

Principals of Troubleshooting (5 Days) - Using computer simulations of aircraft systems and related test equipment, the technician analyzes the fault and chooses maintenance actions such as continuity tests, bench checking, and component swapping that they might apply to correct the problem.

P&WC PT6A - Small Series Line & Base Maintenance (5 Days) - The course shall be a combination of theory and practical activities. Special emphasis is placed on safety, component location, system normal and abnormal operation and indication, routine service/maintenance requirements and basic troubleshooting of the engine systems.

P&WC PT6 Series Hot Section Inspection (3 Days) - Course objectives shall include identifying and following safety precautions when working on or near engine; identifying and locating principal engine components; understanding the terminology and nomenclature, identifying and using appropriate documentation; performing system, engine, component and functional checks as specified in the maintenance manual; disassemble, inspect and assemble/replace engine Hot Section components; and disassemble, inspect and assemble/replace engine AGB components

WebECTM / Engine Condition Trend Monitoring (2 Days) – The course shall teach the fundamentals and skills necessary to produce, manipulate and analyze WebECTM graph in order to monitor engine performance.

Cessna 208 Series (P&WC PT6) Maintenance Initial (5 Days) - This course shall be designed for technicians maintaining Cessna 208 Series aircraft and includes component location, normal operation, inspection, service and repair of aircraft systems.

Cessna 208 Series Engine Run & Taxi (1 Day) - This course shall be designed for mechanics required to taxi and perform engine and system operational checks on the aircraft. Emphasis shall be placed on limitations, abnormal, and emergency procedures included in the checklist. Operational elements of ground handling, cockpit checks, communications, and taxiing procedures are complemented using full-motion visual simulators.

Cessna 208 Operational Maintenance Practices (2 Days) - This course shall be designed to evaluate the technician’s abilities from “Write-Up” to “Release-to-Service”. Technicians shall analyze malfunctions utilizing aircraft manufacturer’s records and FAA data.

Fundamentals of Avionics for AMTs (5 Days) - This course shall be designed to give the maintenance technician the information needed to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair typical avionics systems installed in any aircraft. It begins with a brief review of basic electricity/electronics and advances to the more sophisticated digital systems

Avionics Standard Practices (5 Days) - This course shall cover the aspects to Avionics standard practices including FOD, ESD and safety, Wiring and Cabling, wire types, terminating and installation methods, tooling, as well as Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS). Training shall also include information on Data Bus types and formats, Computer Network types, components, protocols, and structures, Fiber Optic safety, testing and troubleshooting, Antennas and installation, and Maintenance Software utilities.

Cessna 208 Series Avionics Practical Training (5 Day) - This course shall require the aircraft electrical/avionics technician to use the manufacturer’s manuals, regulatory documents and feedback from the instructor to perform specific tasks using the actual aircraft, part task trainers, and simulator devices. The objective of practical training course is to gain the required competence in performing maintenance, inspections, and routine work according to the maintenance manual.

Cessna 208 Series Avionics Initial (5 Days) - This course shall be designed to meet the training requirements of Avionics technicians maintaining Cessna 208 Series aircraft. This course shall provide an overview of the Cessna publications including the Wiring diagram manuals and Electrical distributions systems.

Cessna 208 Series Troubleshooting (2 Days) - This course shall be designed for the maintenance technician to expand their knowledge of normal system operation, enhance troubleshooting skills, refine decision making abilities, and sharpen their ability to analyze and solve realistic system malfunctions on the aircraft.

Cessna 208 Series (P&WC PT6) Practical Training (5 Day) - This course shall require participants to use the manufacturer’s manuals, regulatory documents and feedback from the instructor to perform specific tasks using the actual aircraft, part task trainers, and simulator devices. The objective of practical training course is to gain the required competence in performing maintenance, inspections, and routine work according to the maintenance manual.

Cessna 208 Series Maintenance Update (3 Days) - This course shall be a review of OEM services changes, modifications, and other technical documentation that has been published in the last 18 months.

2. What experience does you company have in working with US Government contracts in general, and Department of Defense contracts in particular?

3. What is your company's background in providing CONUS Cessna 208 Maintenance Training?

4. What is your company’s experience in providing OCONUS Cessna 208 Training?

5. Provide a brief history of your company's aircraft maintenance safety record.

6. What is your company's history in employing certified/qualified maintenance instructors?

7. What experience does your company have in providing maintenance instruction to international students (especially those who do not speak English as their primary language)?

8. What is your minimum and maximum student load for training based on available resources?

9. What instructional materials does you company use in executing Cessna 208 maintenance training?

10. What experience does your company have in providing student support services (lodging, transportation, dining, etc.)?

11. Small Business (SB) Set-Aside Determination. The Government reserves the right to decide whether or not a SB set-aside is appropriate based on responses to this notice. In order for the Government to make a SB set-aside determination, it is emphasized that SB concerns provide sufficient written information to indicate their capability to successfully perform and manage all the requirements of this magnitude.

12. Provide Company name, Point of Contact name, telephone number, fax number, street address, e-mail address, website, company cage code, and socio-economic/business size status.

State whether your firm is large, small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned small, HUB-Zone, veteran owned, service-disabled veteran owned, or 8(a) certified.

13. Large businesses will be required to provide a small business subcontracting plan indicating whether or not they can meet DoD minimum subcontracting goals (36% of subcontracts to small businesses, 3% to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, 5% to small disadvantaged businesses, 5% to woman-owned small businesses and 3% to Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUB Zone) small businesses). Subcontractors include any company that is contracted with for services or supplies that would support this contract. If not, please provide a brief explanation why these goals are not appropriate, what percentage could be subcontracted to each small business category, and the basis of the percentages proposed. Also, provide the percentage of the total contract dollars that could be subcontracted to each small business category and the basis of the percentages proposed. NOTE: Small businesses may be located through the Dynamic Small Business Search at http://dsbs.sba.gov .

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION:

All interested firms that possess the capabilities and capacities addressed herein are encouraged to respond to the notice by providing the information specified above no later than 1500 (CST), on 29 Jan 2016. Information is preferred in soft-copy form in either Microsoft Word and/or Microsoft PowerPoint and shall be provided via e-mail. You may forward your responses and/or submit questions regarding this RFI to the POCs identified below. Please do not attempt to call the contracting office for information; email any questions to avoid any misunderstanding or confusion.

Contract Specialist: Emma Hargrove, Email: emma.hargrove.1@us.af.mil

Contracting Officer: Melissa A. Gonzalez, Email: melissa.gonzalez.6@us.af.mil