TRANSCOM25C001 - Request for Information (RFI).pdf

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

FOR

UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM)

ATLANTIC UNDERSEA TEST AND EVALUATION CENTER (AUTEC)

PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL FL (KPBI)—ANDROS TOWN BAHAMAS (MYAF)

TRANSCOM25C001

1. RFI Overview

In 2025 USTRANSCOM plans to have a contract in place for fixed-wing transportation services that will be responsible to provide air transportation capable of moving at minimum fifteen (15), and maximum of nineteen (19) passengers and baggage in 1.25 flight hours or less between Palm Beach International Airport, FL (KPBI), and Andros Town/Fresh Creek International Airport, Bahamas (MYAF). USTRANSCOM seeks a solution that supports the end-goal of successful acquisition. USTRANSCOM is seeking information about what solutions currently exist in the market and is interested in learning about what information industry may need to scope a logical roadmap to succeed.

This announcement constitutes an RFI for informational and planning purposes only.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded as a result. Industry’s response to the RFI—or lack thereof—will have no impact on the evaluation of responses to any subsequent RFP or Request for Quote (RFQ) released. The information requested will be used within USTRANSCOM as market research to facilitate decision making (e.g., determining acquisition strategy, small business concerns) and will not be disclosed outside the Government.

Proprietary information submitted shall be appropriately marked. Do not submit confidential information in your response.

**Note** USTRANSCOM will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties responding to this RFI.

1.1. RFI Contact(s)

We have designated the following individual(s) to serve as the official points of contact (POCs) for this RFI. These individuals are the only authorized contacts permitted to communicate on behalf of USTRANSCOM about this RFI.

Contact information for RFI POC(s):

NAME TITLE OFFICE EMAIL PHONE

Mr. Matthew

Bowen Contracting

Officer TCAQ-C matthew.r.bowen4.civ@mail.mil (618) 817-

TSgt Nolan Strange

Contract Specialist TCAQ-C nolan.r.strange.mil@mail.mil (618) 817-

Mrs. Nicole

Blanson Contract Specialist TCAQ-C nicole.i.blanson.civ@mail.mil (618) 817-

1.2. Submission Details

Please submit your response to this RFI via email to the RFI POC(s) identified in Section 1.1. and ensure it is received prior to the due date identified in Section 1.3. If you have any questions about this RFI, please direct them to the RFI POC(s) listed in Section 1.1.

Physical (paper) copies of RFI responses will not be accepted.

1.3. RFI Timeline

The RFI timeline is outlined below. Dates may be modified by USTRANSCOM and posted as an amendment to this RFI.

RFI Released: 10-OCT-24 Deadline for Questions: 04:30 PM (CT) on 28-OCT-24 Responses Due: 04:30 PM (CT) on 12-NOV-24

2. Background Information

USTRANSCOM conducts globally integrated mobility operations, leads the broader Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise, and provides enabling capabilities in order to project and sustain the Joint Force in support of national objectives.

2.1. Scope of the Requirement

USTRANSCOM is assessing the availability of sources for fixed wing transportation services for passengers’ movement between Palm Beach International Airport, FL (KPBI)—Andros Town Bahamas (MYAF), Monday through Friday (See subparagraph 1.2). Additional missions between these locations may be required mid-day during the week, weekends and holidays and will be scheduled by mutual agreement. Typically, but subject to change, the AUTEC AM flights depart KPBI at 0815L; return flights depart MYAF at 0945L. Typically, but subject to change, the PM flights depart KPBI at 1430L; return flights depart MYAF at 1600L.

2.2. Place of Performance

Palm Beach International Airport, FL (KPBI)—Andros Town Bahamas (MYAF)

2.3. Anticipated Award Timeline

The current contract expires 30-SEP-25. A follow-on contract is anticipated to be awarded on or about 01-SEP-25.

3. Information Requested

Parties interested in assisting USTRANSCOM with this market research are requested to submit the following information in the format outlined below. The response should be detailed (but no more than [5] pages). Title pages and cover letter will not count against the page limit. Respondents are highly encouraged to submit a tailored response rather than a generic capability statement to ensure the requested information is provided.

3.1. Company Information

• Company Name

• Unique Entity ID

• CAGE Code

• POCs, to include name, title, phone number, and email address

3.2. Business Size

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this effort is 481211-Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Airlift. The Small Business Administration’s small business size standard for this NAICS is 1500 employees. Based on this NAICS, identify your business size as a LARGE or SMALL business. If a small business, identify any of the following socio-economic categories that apply to your business under this NAICS: Historically Under-utilized Business Zones (known as “HUBZone”), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Veteran-Owned, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8(a), Women-Owned, or Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned.

3.3. Who We’re Looking For

USTRANSCOM highly encourages responses from capable businesses of all sizes, including large and small business concerns and all socioeconomic categories. However, it should be noted that small business set-aside opportunities are being considered for the NAICS identified in Section 3.2.

3.4. What We’re Looking For

Interested Parties are invited to provide information on the following subjects of interest, specifically describing your capabilities in successfully executing the following:

Capabilities: Please provide responses which specifically address the questions in the subparagraphs below and any other information you think might be helpful in the procurement of this service.

A. List your company’s type of aircraft and number of crew necessary to meet the mission requirements. Please provide aircraft’s fuel burn rate per mile, i.e., 1.16 gallons per mile.

B. Identify any challenges or extraneous cost implications expected due to having dedicated aircraft.

C. Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate (Excel file preferred;

Excel file does not count against page limitation) of:

i. Basing Cost (per aircraft)

ii. Flight hourly rate (per aircraft)

iii. Mobilization/Demobilization price (per aircraft; Point of Embarkation to Palm Beach International FL AUTEC Terminal)

iv. Please provide an estimated per flight hour rate. Flight hours are calculated from the moment the aircraft moves under its own power (block out) and ends when the aircraft engines are shut down after landing (block in).

D. Identify any additional suggestions or concerns to assist the US Government with defining this requirement.

Provide the following project or contract information for requirements deemed similar to this effort:

• A brief description of the project

• Contract number

• Period of performance

• Was your company a prime or subcontractor?

• Dollar value of the project

• Scope of the portion of the effort your company supported

If your company is a large business, specify whether you partnered or subcontracted with small business concerns to provide the same or similar services as this requirement.

If your company has no direct performance or experience with the above, explain how you will perform tasks utilizing experienced subcontractors through a proposed teaming arrangement or the hiring of qualified personnel.

3.5. Commercial Availability

Commercial Practices. Request responses to the following questions as they pertain to providing fixed wing passenger transport from Palm Beach FL (KPBI)—Andros Town Bahamas (MYAF) support.

• Is this service available commercially? If so, what commercial solutions can address the requirement?

• What applicable industry standards, terms and conditions, regulations, trade journals, or process guides are germane to the service to be acquired?

• What types of contracts are normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., single-award, multiple-award, firm-fixed price, cost reimbursement, labor hour, time-and-materials)?

• What contract length is normally used in the commercial marketplace for this type of service (e.g., base year plus four options)?

• What is the recommended pricing structure, and what are the largest cost-drivers for this type of service (e.g., labor, equipment, leases, depreciation, fuel)?

• Is there any organizational conflict of interest concerns?

• Are there technologies the Government should adopt, if feasible, to improve this requirement?

• Are there challenges posed to non-incumbent interested parties that should be addressed?

4. Other Important Information

Please list existing contract vehicles available for use in procuring this effort to include Federal Supply Schedules, GSA Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, DoD Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contracts (known as “IDIQs”), or any other Government Agency contract vehicles. (This information on available contract vehicles is for market research only and does not preclude your company from responding to this notice.)

Please list any existing contracts you have which could be used to procure this effort.

Provide any other suggestions or considerations to improve this procurement. Are there software advancements, industry developments, or innovative solutions to be considered?

Please feel free to provide questions and/or comments on the draft Performance Work Statement (attached), citing any information you feel may improve/innovate this requirement.

5. Conclusion

USTRANSCOM would like to thank you for taking the time to review this important RFI, and we look forward to reviewing your response.

TSgt Nolan Strange Mr. Matthew R. Bowen Contract Specialist Contracting Officer

(618) 817-9599 (618) 817-9456 nolan.r.strange.mil@mail.mil matthew.r.bowen4.civ@mail.mil

Attachment:

ATCH 1 - DRAFT Performance Work Statement ATCH 2 - Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM)