Statement of Need - Otter Hangar.pdf

Statement of Need for Heated Hangar at KFCM Requisition NM-AN2200-23-00079

Introduction and Background:

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) at Lakeland, FL operates a Twin Otter DHC-6 and a KingAir CER350 aircraft in support of the NWS Snow and Soil Moisture Survey program. For approximately 6 months out of the year, these aircraft use the Minneapolis metro area as a primary base of operations.

The mission uses a gamma radiation spectrometer composed of sodium iodide crystals. This sensor must be kept at temperatures above freezing in order to ensure operational readiness.

There is potential for catastrophic damage to the crystals themselves should water droplets freeze and cause cracks. A single cracked crystal would cost upwards of $200,000 to repair, and lead to the loss of months of critical data collection.

For the last 10 years, the snow survey program has relied on securing hangar on an as-needed basis which is frequently unreliable in the area. Crews have had to relocate to other aiports in the area in order to protect the mission sensor at significant costs to fuel and crew duty. Therefore, the program is requesting that NOAA/AOC enter into a 6 month lease with a hangar provider at Flying Cloud Airport in Eden Prairie, MN (KFCM). This airport is in close proximity to the NOAA facility in Chanhassen that oversees the project. The requested period of performance is from 02 January 2023 through 30 June 2023.

Scope: This Statement of Work (SOW) details the requirements for services to be provided by the airport authority while the aircraft operate out of Flying Cloud Airport (KFCM) during the period of performance described below:

Requirements:

The vendor shall provide the NOAA Aircraft the following support services at KFCM in Eden Priaire MN:

1. A heated hangar capable of housing the Twin Otter DHC-6 aircraft (Dimensions – wingspan 65 ft x length 51 ft 9 in x height 19 ft 6 in)

2. Hangar doors must open to no less than 70 feet wide by 22 feet tall

3. Vendor must be capable of towing the aircraft in and out of hangar

4. Vendor must be capable of supplying external ground power units of 28 volts

5. Hangar must be kept above freezing except when opening or closing the hangar doors.

6. Hangar space must be made available within 24 hours of notification from NOAA

AOC.

7. When the Twin Otter is not being kept on site, NOAA AOC may request hangar for a secondary aircraft, the KingAir 350CER.

Delivery/Period of Performance

This project will take place from 02 January 2023 through 30 June 2023.

Supplies, Services, and Performance Standards

The quality of all services rendered shall conform to the highest standards in the relevant profession, trade, or field of endeavor. All services shall be rendered or supervised directly by individuals fully qualified and licensed in relevant profession, trade or field. Without additional expense to the government, the vendor shall be responsible for obtaining any necessary insurance, licenses and permits and for complying with any applicable laws, codes and regulations in connection with performance of the work. Further, the vendor is responsible for ensuring that proper safety, health and environmental precautions are taken to protect the work, the workers, the public and the property of others. Unit prices for all contract items described above shall be inclusive of all necessary equipment, licensed operators, holiday and overtime costs, customs clearance, operating expenses and any applicable taxes.

Point of Contact:

CDR Patrick Didier, Project Manager, AOC Airborne Snow Survey