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Request for Information - GSA Region 8 Maintenance Functional Check Flights (FCF) and Instructor training �ights in suppo� of RSNF squadron operations.

The Government is issuing this Request for Information (RFI) as part of its market research to gather industry information, capabilities, and help in deciding the appropriate contract vehicle.

This RFI includes questions relating to Maintenance Functional Check Flights (FCF) and Instructor training flights in support of RSNF squadron operations which will be solicited by GSA Region 8. This RFI is broken down into the following sections:

Section 1 - Background & Company Information Section 2 - Questions

This RFI is for information and planning purposes only, does not constitute a solicitation, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. If the Government determines to issue a solicitation at a later date, based on responses to this RFI, then the solicitation may be issued via FedBizOpps, GSA eBuy or any other mode determined to be appropriate. No award will be made as a result of this RFI. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. Any information that the contractor considers proprietary should be clearly marked as such. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned, including any proprietary information.

All responses should be based only on the questions contained in this RFI, as any additional documentation submitted by the contractor may not be reviewed by the Government. Completed forms shall be submitted no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on 31 August 2020. Contractors who do not respond to this RFI are not excluded from any resulting solicitation(s); for all contractors will be required to submit a proposal or quote in accordance with the final solicitation instructions.

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Background & Company Information

Name of Company

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RFI

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The Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF) MH-60R flight operations in Jubail, Saudi Arabia has the need for Maintenance Functional Check Flights (FCF) and Instructor training flights in support of RSNF squadron operations. The anticipated contract type for this requirement is firm-fixed-price, and the anticipated period of performance will consist of a 12-month base period and two 12-month option periods. The estimated value of this requirement is $3.8 million. The period of performance is expected to commence October/November 2020.

Company Point of Contact (POC)

POC Phone Number

POC Email

Company DUNS #

Company Cage Code

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Other:

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Small Business

HUBZone

8(a) Program

WOSB

SDVOSB

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Other:

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Yes, my company's schedule contract does cover the entire scope.

No, my company's schedule contract does not cover the entire scope.

N/A, my company does not have a schedule contract.

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1. The anticipated NAICS code for this requirement is 541614-Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services --which has a small business size standard of $32.5 million. Is your company eligible for any of the following socio-economic categories?

2. The GSA's Federal Supply Schedule 00CORPS is a contract vehicle the Government is considering for this requirement. If applicable, does your company's 00CORPS schedule contract cover the entire scope of services for this requirement?

3. If the GSA 00CORPS Professional Services Schedule contract were used, using SIN's 874-504 Deployment Logistics, 874-505 Logistics Training Services, and/or 874-507 - Operations and Maintenance Logistics, Management and Support, and NAICS 541614 - Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting Services, would all services be covered under the SIN and NAICS?

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Helicopter Maintenance/FCF Pilot

Helicopter Mission Systems Operator

Rotary Wing Instructor Pilot

Flight Training

Maintenance Check Flights

4. What Federal Supply Schedule does your company recommend to accommodate all aspects of the PWS, or should this requirement be open market?

Please explain.

5. Please use this section to include any feedback or suggestions on the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS)(see Attachment 1). Alternatively, your company may insert its feedback as track changes directly within the draft PWS and send a copy to suzanne.schuman@gsa.gov.

6. The draft PWS includes numerous task areas for this requirement. Below are some unique areas within this draft PWS. Please check each area your company has the capabilities to perform.

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Firm-Fixed-Price

Fixed-Price-Incentive

Cost-Reimbursement

Time-and-Materials / Labor Hour

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7. Please provide suggestions on how to phase in/phase out personnel between contracts.

8. If a solicitation is issued, would your company submit a proposal to include subcontractor(s)? If so, approximately what percentage of work would your company subcontract?

9. Based on your experience and knowledge of the industry, what is the customary contract type used for the services outlined in the draft PWS?

10. Please use this section to explain your rationale to Question # 9.

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11. Based on your experience and knowledge of the industry, are the services outlined in the draft PWS customarily available in the commercial marketplace?

12. Please use this section to upload your company's capability statement, experience, and/or best practices. Alternatively, you may submit this information by emailing suzanne.schuman@gsa.gov.

13. Based on your review of this RFI and attachments, what is the likelihood that your company would be interested in any resulting solicitation(s)?

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