Notice_of_Intent.docx

Notice of Intent to Sole Source The Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Acquisition Management (OAM) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements”. The Government intends to solicit, negotiate and award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with the manufacturer listed below for three (3) newly manufactured King Air 350 Extended Range Aircraft with all licenses, copyrights, patents, intellectual property rights such as the Type Certificate Data Sheet, and full warranties intact.

Textron Aviation One Cessna Boulevard Wichita, Kansas 67215

The NAICS Code is 336411, Size Standard is 1,500 employees. PSC code is 1510, Aircraft, Fixed Wing. The Government will use FAR 12 Commercial Items and FAR 15 Contracting by Negotiation. Anticipated award date is February 28, 2019 with a duration of two (2) years from Date of Award to allow for modifications. The delivery schedule of 3 aircraft is 9 months ARO.

The Government’s minimum requirement specifications for the King Air 350 Extended Range Aircraft are as follows:

1. Capable of operating from 5,000 foot unimproved landing strips.

1. Usable load of at least 1,500 pounds plus seven hours (7.0 hours) of useable fuel, including reserves, per manufacturer's direction and a non-stop range of 2200 nm.

1. Minimum Cruise airspeed of 280 knots true airspeed at 14,000 MSL and ISA+ 20 degrees C.

1. Have a minimum capacity of 6 passenger seats excluding the pilot and co- pilot seats and a maximum of 10 passenger seats.

1. Have a minimum cabin cargo volume capacity of 300 cubic feet.

1. The airplane shall have a minimum maneuvering speed (Va) of 150 Knots Indicated Airspeed (KIAS) or greater. The aircraft must have a minimum controllable airspeed (Vmca) of 100 KIAS or lower, a single engine service ceiling of 12,500 feet or higher (pressure altitude and standard temperature) and the ability to maintain a single engine rate of climb at 120 KIAS or slower.

1. This mission execution requires transit from the aircraft base to an area of operation, extended flight between 500 and 1500 feet above ground level, maintaining ground speeds from 120 knots to 140 knots, with frequent high angle bank turns and maneuvering.

1. Increasing mission requirements necessitate aircraft capabilities beyond those currently in use (King Air 200).

1. Dual sensor ports with optical glass pressure plates and electrically operated FOD doors

1. Maximum mission bus load: 350 Amps @ 28 VAC

1. Maximum ceiling 35,000 ft. (pressurized)

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any responsible source who believes it is capable of meeting all of the government’s requirements may submit a capability statement that clearly demonstrates that all of the requirements of this announcement are satisfied in order to be considered. You must be a manufacturer of twin turboprop aircraft. You must meet all FAA requirements at time of submission, and provide verification of certificates and STC’s with your submission. To be considered, responses shall be received by the closing date and time of this notice. Provide your capability statement and all data to Kathy.Cannon@nnsa.doe.gov. Responses to this notice are due on or before 11/09/2018 at 5:00 ET.

A determination not to compete the proposed requirement based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Failure to address all of the requirements of this announcement will result in your response not being considered.