Combined_Synopsis_-Solicitation_Notice_(HTC711-15-R-R021).pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR USAFRICOM Ad Hoc Passenger Air Transportation Service - Short Term

Solicitation # HTC711-15-R-R021

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 for this requirement is HTC711-15-R-R021 and is hereby issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) using FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, and FAR Part 15.101-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection procedures. The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) contemplates a fixed-price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a cost reimburses CLIN and a fuel EPA reimbursable CLIN for Ad Hoc Passenger Air Transportation Service with performance from 1 July 2015 through 31 December 2015.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-82 dated 07 May 2015.

This requirement is being solicited as Full and Open Competition. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 481211, Nonscheduled chartered passenger air transportation, with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 employees.

Please see Attachment 2, CLIN Structure, for the list of contract line items numbers, with units of measure.

Please see Attachment 4, Performance Work Statement (PWS), for a complete description of the requirements. The purpose of this contract is to obtain air transportation services throughout the USAFRICOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), Europe, Africa or other destinations upon the request of the Government, via contractor-furnished aircraft. The aircraft must be capable of flying from Stuttgart, Germany a range of 3200 nautical miles unrefueled with a minimum load of 10 passengers, fuel, and baggage; have the range to be able to overfly destination and continue to a suitable alternate destination when necessary; and have an ACL of at least 6,800 lbs. Reductions in range and/or ACL will be authorized depending on mission requirements;

however, aircraft utilized must be capable of transporting at least 10 passengers with baggage and small, high priority, non-hazardous cargo not to exceed 150 lbs, or up to 6800 lbs of cargo or a combination thereof based on customer needs. Cargo capability is to include ability to handle skid-loaded items up to 40 inches wide and 50 inches high. The aircraft shall be available on an ad hoc basis to perform USAFRICOM missions.

The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition and is incorporated by reference in Attachment 3, Provisions and Clauses.

The provision at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, is applicable. The provision can be found in Attachment 3 and describes the specific evaluation criteria for this requirement.

Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with your proposal.

The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition is incorporated by reference in Attachment 3.

The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Please refer to Attachment 3 for the additional FAR clauses cited within these clauses which are applicable to the acquisition.

Please see the Attachment 3 for additional terms and conditions that apply to this acquisition.

Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating do not apply to this acquisition.

Proposals are to be submitted in four separate volumes: Volume I - Contract and Associated Information, Volume II - Technical Capability, Volume III - Past Performance and Volume IV - Price. Proposals are to be received electronically no later than 4:00 PM Central Time on Friday, 5 June 2015. (Your E-mail submission must be checked and determined to be "virus-free" prior to submission.) The Government requires your proposal remain valid for 60 calendar days from date of submission.

Any questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation shall be submitted electronically no later than 11:00 AM Central Time on Wednesday, 3 June 2015. Questions submitted after this date may not be answered.

Proposals, and any questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation, shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Mr. David W. Stevens, at david.w.stevens26.civ@mail.mil, telephone number (618) 220-7132.

Please note that fax proposals are not permitted.

If you intend to propose on this requirement, send an email to confirm your intention to propose to Mr. David W. Stevens by Wednesday, 3 June 2015.

Please be advised that this RFQ in no manner obligates the Government regarding award of a contract that results from the issuance of this RFP.

Attachments:

1. – Information Sheet and Basic Eligibility

2. – CLIN Structure

3. – Provisions and Clauses

4. – Performance Work Statement (PWS)

5. – Mileage Chart

6. – WAWF

7. – Security Controls

8. – DD 254

9. – Mileage Chart

10. – Past Performance Reference Sheet