Market_Research_Questionnaire_Domestic_135_Airlift_Services.docx

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND

508 SCOTT DRIVE

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, ILLINOIS 62225-5357

MEMORANDUM FOR POTENTIAL OFFERORS 11 January 2018

FROM: USTRANSCOM TCAQ-CE

508 Scott Drive Scott AFB IL 62225-5357

SUBJECT: Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 135 Domestic Airlift Services, Request for Information (RFI)

The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Acquisition Directorate (TCAQ) is conducting market research in support of the FAR Part 135 Domestic Airlift Services acquisition. With this acquisition, the Government anticipates contractors shall provide domestic air cargo and passenger charter services on FAR Part 135 approved aircraft. Services include all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform air charter transportation services for both ad hoc and long term (usually more than one year) domestic passenger or cargo movements at both military and commercial airfields. Performance of services shall take place within the Continental United States (CONUS), Alaska, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, the Bahamas, and the US Territories as specified in the individual solicitation or delivery order. The objective of this market research is to determine if charter air transportation services required in supporting the war fighter are customarily available in the commercial market and to determine the most suitable method for acquiring these services. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes to be used for this procurement are 481211 for Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation and 481212 for Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation.

This RFI is a market research tool used to aid in acquisition strategy planning. The government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from any sources responding to this synopsis. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract or agreement. USTRANSCOM will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this RFI. Responses to the RFI will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.

Please complete the attached questionnaire no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Wednesday, 24 January 2018, and email the file to Mr. Matt Bowen at matthew.r.bowen4.civ@mail.mil. We solicit and appreciate your open and honest responses to the questions contained herein, as they will provide valuable insight and direction in the development of a future solicitation. Note: This survey is for market research purposes only; all responses are confidential.

MARKET RESEARCH QUESTIONNAIRE

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1. Under this FAR Part 135 Domestic Airlift Services acquisition, the Government is exploring acquiring passenger and cargo services. Do you provide these services under your commercial contracts?

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2. How do you customarily charge for cargo/passenger missions (i.e. per mile, lbs., hours, per passenger) considering your commercial practices? Please include any reimbursable charges, surcharges, and fuel costs.

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3. Please provide the following information for the aircraft you are considering to meet this requirement:

A. Type of aircraft with capabilities (speed, range, etc.).

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B. Payload of the aircraft (passenger seats, ACL).

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4. Are you currently a Department of Defense (DoD) approved carrier? Refer to the following website for more information: http://www.amc.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=12125

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5. Do you possess an FAA air operator certificate (Part 135 and/or other Part)?

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6. How long has your company been providing this type of service?

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7. How much advance notice do you require prior to scheduling a flight?

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8. What are your commercial policies/charges for cancelled missions and associated timeframes?

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9. Describe your liability for loss and/or damage to passenger baggage, personal equipment, and/or cargo.

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10. After submitting your offer for a specific requirement derived from the Domestic Services contract, how long would that offer be valid?

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11. What is your policy for transporting Government–owned individual weapons for Military Impedimenta?

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12. What is your policy for meal service on FAR Part 135 Domestic Charters?

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13. What is your policy for baggage limitations?

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14. How is on-time performance measured in your commercial contracts?

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15. The current contract is Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment. What is the typical commercial contract type for these services and why?

a. Fixed Price

b. Fixed Price with economic price adjustments for all option years.

c. Other, please explain below

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16. What is the typical commercial contract length for these types of services?

a. One year only.

b. Multiple years, 1-5 years.

c. Multiple years, 5 or more years.

d. Other, please explain below

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17. What combination of contract type and length would provide the Government the best value? For example, one year contract with fixed prices or five year contract with an annual economic price adjustment.

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18. The current pricing structure is not to exceed (NTE) rates based per mile. Do you have any recommendations for different pricing structures for this contract?

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19. Do you have a commercial service guide available that documents your carrier-specific business rules associated with the movement of passengers and cargo?

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20. Do you offer a delivery commitment for cargo shipments? If yes, what recourse/refund is the shipper entitled to if that delivery commitment is not met?

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21. What is the standard individual weight and baggage weight calculations used per passenger?

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22. Do you provide service to any of the following locations: Hawaii, the U.S. territories in the Caribbean, the U.S. territories in the Pacific, and any other countries not mentioned?

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23. Please describe your current procedures for detail reporting?

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24. Please provide any comments/concerns you feel are relevant and need to be addressed to this proposed acquisition:

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Thank you for your time and effort to complete this survey.

The government will be hosting an Industry Day on 31 January 2018 for this acquisition. Please respond below on your interest in attending and provide Business Name, Business Representatives, phone numbers and business titles. Please also include whether or not you would like to be scheduled for an individual breakout session.

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