SON Revised 2-22.pdf

1 FEBRUARY 2023

STATEMENT OF NEED

FOR

LEADING EDGE TAPE (8642) FOR P-3 AIRCRAFT

FOR

NATIONAL OCEANIC ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS CENTER

Req #: NM-AN0000-23-00634

Procurement POC: LCDR Danielle Varwig, 863-500-3918 Technical POC: Mr. Tim Wolard, 863-500-3857, timothy.wolard@noaa.gov

Scope of need:

One brand new aircraft tugs capable of the precise and agile maneuvering of aircraft up to 180,000 pounds inside and out of an aircraft hangar onto the nearby apron. Must be able to connect to at least Gulfstream G-IV & G-550, Lockheed WP-3D, Beechcraft King Air 350ER, and deHavilland Twin Otter aircraft in the Central Florida climate. Additional aircraft include Lockheed C-130J. Any tow adapters, accessories, and/or chargers needed must be included in the delivery package. Need inherent safety features such as back up warning, emergency stop, and strobe/in operation light. Written industry standard warranty on parts and/or labor.

Preferred features: (1) Lightweight and designed so that only one tug operator is needed for operation. (2) In-person operational training provided upon delivery, if available/necessary. (3) Low profile/footprint to minimize occupied space when not in use. (4) Charger uses an 110V outlet.

Period of Performance:

Request delivery NLT 1 June 2023.

Please Remit Invoice to:

LCDR Danielle Varwig danielle.varwig@noaa.gov 863-500-3918

Shipping Destination:

NOAA Aircraft Operations Center Aircraft Maintenance Branch - GSE 3850 Flightline Drive Lakeland, FL 33811