C-20_37_CLS_Follow_On_RFI_3_Amendment_1_21Dec16.pdf

C-20/C-37 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Request for Information #3

This request for information is being conducted to identify industry information from potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for C-20/C-37 CLS. Contractors 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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below contains a description of the US Government C-20/C-37 aircraft CLS services requirement followed by requests for information related to the requirements.

2. If, after reviewing this document, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s answers to the requests for information.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. Identify any areas of work your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to requiring activity (see POCs below). The Government requests all responses to this RFI be provided by 20 January 2017.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this announcement is for Market Research in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is issued IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(e). This is not a solicitation for proposals; no contract shall be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or for any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein or through this market research process to commit or obligate the Government to further action as a result of this research.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Commercial Derivative Aircraft Division, Tinker AFB OK, is seeking to specifically identify businesses under NAICS code 488190 and other firms that may be capable of providing all or portions of CLS services for the US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), US Army (USA) and US Coast Guard (USCG) C-20 and C-37 aircraft. The Government is seeking industry feedback on areas identified below to support development of the requirement and overall strategy for this potential contract.

Program Description: The C-20 and C-37 platforms are militarized versions of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) airworthiness-certificated Gulfstream aircraft. The C-20 is a

Gulfstream GIV, powered by twin Rolls Royce MK-611 TAY engines. The C-37 is a Gulfstream GV and G550, powered by twin Rolls Royce BR-710 engines. These aircraft are equipped with specialized mission communication stations as well as defensive systems. The C-20 and C-37 missions are two-fold: (1) provide worldwide airlift support for senior military leaders and Government officials; (2) Navy and Marine C-20G aircraft, equipped with a cargo door, to primarily provide long range, medium airlift, logistics support. In addition to these two primary missions, C-20 and C-37 fleets are subject to long- and short-term deployments.

Projected fleet size: C-20 (5-7, GIV); C-37 (13 GV, 7 G550). Note: Fleet size and construct is subject to change.

Estimated annual flying hours per aircraft: C-20 (800-1400 hours); C-37 (700-950 hours)

Current operating sites: Joint Base Andrews (JBA), MD; Ramstein AB, GE; MacDill AFB, FL;

Hickam AFB, HI; Kaneoahe Bay, HI; Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA); NAS Sigonella, IT

C-20/37 CLS support consists of the following services:

• Contractor Operated & Maintained Base Supply (COMBS) at each site o Worldwide spares support capability

• Main Operating Base (MOB) support

• Aircraft Defense and Mission Communication System (MCS) field level maintenance

• Depot Level Maintenance (scheduled and unscheduled) o Aircraft scheduled inspections (Computerized Maintenance Program - CMP) o Drop-in maintenance/repair o Engine/Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) overhaul/repair o Landing gear overhaul/repair o Aircraft painting o Interior refurbishment

• Worldwide Contract Field Team (CFT)/Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support

• Deployment support: supply support, launch/recovery and field level maintenance

• Aircraft modifications

NOTE: The Government does not own spare C-37 Rolls Royce BR-710 engines. The Contractor will be required to provide a comprehensive engine support program consisting of scheduled/unscheduled shop visits, line replaceable parts repair/replacement (including accessories), lease engines, maintenance program service support, technical publications revisions service, line maintenance training, and spare engine availability during shop visits.

Additional Program Information: The C-20/C-37 fleets are maintained to FAA-approved maintenance standards. All depot maintenance and repairable spares repair is performed at a Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 145 FAA-certified repair stations.

The C-37 fleet is supported primarily by Contractor Furnished Property (CFP). The Government will furnish a small inventory of avionics and communication spares as well as a spare APU and landing gear to support the GV and G550 aircraft. The C-20 fleet is supported primarily by GFP.

The Contractor will be responsible to furnish spares and augment GFP as necessary to support both C-20 and C-37 fleets. The Contractor will determine and maintain the spares inventory in order to meet mission capability requirements.

NOTE: The Contractor will not have supply or parts repair responsibility for the aircraft defense system or USAF C-37 MCS (all other military services are the contractor’s responsibility).

Contractors must establish working Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) relationships in order to access necessary fleet support data. These relationships include establishing agreements allowing the Contractor to obtain approved data and technical support necessary to maintain the fleet airframe, engines, accessories and systems IAW FAA civil airworthiness standards.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION

1. Small Business Subcontracting – The Government may require the successful offeror to track and report actual contract dollars awarded to small business which can be attributed directly to this contract award. Could your company track actual contract dollars awarded to Small Business relating exclusively to this effort? This tracking initiative will be in addition to corporate/company-wide small business reporting.

2. Small Business Subcontracting – From your perspective, what is a reasonable percentage of the C-20/C-37 CLS contract effort that could be subcontracted to small business?

3. Flying hour exclusions – The Government is considering elimination of the flying hour exclusion list for all items with exception to the LAIRCM/DIRCM systems and USAF Mission Communication equipment. If other items should be considered for exclusion from flying hour program, what would you recommend to exclude that would prove to be a benefit to the Government (e.g., engines, APUs, Landing Gear, etc.)? Explain rationale.

4. Quality Requirement – The C-20/C-37 SPO is considering requiring compliance with AS 9110B (or revision applicable at time of contract award) to comply with FAR 52.246- 11 “Higher Level Contract Quality Requirement”. The higher level contract quality requirement is applicable at all performance locations. Please elaborate on your response with respect to execution of a business/quality management system compliant with

AS9110B.

5. Quality Requirement – If not already compliant with AS9110, what are your plans to incorporate the tenants of this Aerospace Standard within your internal business management system?