C-20_37_CLS_Follow_On_RFI_4_3Mar17.pdf

C-20/C-37 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)

Request for Information #4

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.

4. Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to requiring activity (see POCs below). The Government requests all responses to this RFI be provided by close of business 8 March 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

This RFI seeks industry feedback on pricing/contracting strategies for Vendor Subscriptions

Services requirements within the CLS contract’s potential scope . The Contractor will be required to provide vendor commercial subscriptions services such as AFMatic, Honeywell Nav Database, AIRSHOW, Rolls Royce Aeromanager, Meggit Wheels and Brakes Manuals, Jeppesen

Navigation Database services, AFIS subscription/usage, Global Data Center, Direct TV, Computerized Maintenance Program (CMP.net), and Sirius XM weather. The Government would provide initial subscription quantities by Service/applicable aircraft tail numbers as part of the solicitation. Considering the Government is contemplating awarding a 7-10-year contract:

1) Does your company have the ability to establish contractual arrangements with vendors to provide the aforementioned subscriptions services? If so, what is the average length of such arrangements?

2) Does your company have the ability to propose discrete Firm Fixed-Prices (FFP) for each vendor subscriptions for up to 10 years? If not, what would be the optimal period?

3) What potential risk(s) to both your company and the Government does a FFP strategy present?

4) Does discretely pricing these services increase the risk to your company? If so, what is your recommended strategy for pricing these services?

5) Would embedding the subscription requirements within either the Flying Hour rates or within the scope of larger FFP CLINs such as COMBS /MOB Maintenance reduce the risk to your company? How would this impact your ability to price these services?

6) What is the risk to your company if the Government’s strategy requires the Contractor to adjust quantities throughout the contract period within the existing FFP? Would you have the ability to assume such risk and price either within a discrete CLIN or within the FFP

COMBS or MOB CLIN?