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This document is a Request for Information (RFI) presentation related to a federal contract opportunity from the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The TSA is seeking one or more vendors capable of refurbishing one Wide Body Student Simulator (A300 Type Aircraft) and two Narrow Body Student Simulators (B707 Type Aircraft) for the TSA Canine Training Center. The virtual industry day will be held on April 17, 2024, where TSA will review the contract requirements and hold a Q&A session. Interested vendors must register by April 15, 2024, providing company and attendee information. TSA encourages partnerships among vendors to meet this requirement. The RFI presentation provides details on the simulator refurbishment needs and the anticipated path forward.

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Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration

Training and Development Training Centers Division

Canine Training Center Request For Information (RFI)

Non-Operational Aircraft Refurbishment

One (1) Widebody (A300 type) Aircraft Simulators and

Two (2) Narrowbody (B707 type) Aircraft

RFI Objectives

The purpose of this RFI is to identify vendors with the capability, experience, and capacity to provide comprehensive refurbishment services on a Widebody (A300 type) Aircraft Simulators and two (2) Narrowbody (B707 type) Aircraft, which is utilized by the CTC for canine training operations.

RFI Responses

• Respondents shall provide comprehensive capability statements detailing their qualifications, technical expertise, past performance on similar projects, proposed methodologies, and any other relevant information demonstrating their ability to successfully perform the refurbishment scope of work.

• While the Government presently has no funds committed for this effort, information received from this RFI may assist in determining acquisition approaches, refining requirements, developing estimates, and identifying sources for any potential future procurement action.

• No award will be made from this RFI. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages and strictly adhere to the instructions provided herein. This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or the promise to issue a solicitation in the future.

RFI Questions and Photos

Please address in no more than 10 pages how your company will be able to meet the scope of work for the refurbishment services on a Widebody (A300 type) Aircraft Simulators and two (2) Narrowbody (B707 type) Aircraft.

Address all associated costs, timelines for the completion of this work. If your company is unable to complete the scope of work please address any recommendations your company has for getting the scope of work completed:

• Can the work be done?

• Timeline for work to be completed

• Any recommendations

• Estimated cost

• Total time and cost for the entire wide body refurbishment project

Widebody (A300 type) Aircraft Simulator

Widebody Simulator

Inside

Widebody (A300 Type) “Was Modified to Fit inside a Building”

WideBody (A300 Type) #7651

LEFT SIDE SEAT DISCREPANCIES CORRECTIVE ACTION CENTER ISLE SEAT DISCREPANCIES CORRECTIVE ACTION RIGHT SIDE SEAT DISCREPANCIES CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 10A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 1 9C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 1 12HG Center armrest cover panel missing Install and secure center armrest cover panel 2 10B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 2 10C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 2 14G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 3 11B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 3 10E Table broken Remove broken table parts. Install servicable table 3 15G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 4 11B Table broken Remove broken table parts. Install servicable table 4 11C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 4 16G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 5 12B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 5 11E Table missing Remove any broken table parts. Install servicable table 5 17H Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 6 13A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 6 12C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 6 19H Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 7 13B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 7 12D Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 7 20G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 8 14B Table broken Remove broken table parts. Install servicable table 8 17D Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 8 20H Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 9 17A Armrest broken Remove Armrest and replace with servicable Armrest 9 18D Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 9 21G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators

10 20A Table broken Remove broken table parts. Install servicable table 10 19D Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 10 23G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 11 23B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 11 20C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 11 24G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 12 24A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 12 21D Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 12 24H Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 13 24A Table broken Remove broken table parts. Install servicable table 13 25C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 13 25G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 14 27A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 14 25D Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 14 26G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 15 27B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 15 26C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 15 26H Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 16 28B Table broken Remove broken table parts. Install servicable table 16 27C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 16 29G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 17 29A Table broken Remove broken table parts. Install servicable table 17 29E Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 17 29H Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 18 29B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 18 31C Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 18 38G Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 19 31B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 19 31D Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 19 Last row (double seat) lock out Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 20 32A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 20 31E Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 21 312A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 21 31F Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 22 33A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 23 33B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 24 35A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove isle side panel & install serviceable panel 25 35B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove Armrest and replace with servicable Armrest 26 35B seat isle side panel broken Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 27 36A Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 28 36B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators 29 37B Recline lock actuators broken 2ea. Remove,Repair actuators & Reinstall actuators

RIGHT SIDE SEATS

ECONOMY CLASS AREA SEAT DISCREPANCIES

WIDE BODY #7651

LEFT SIDE SEATS CENTER ISLE SEATS

Question #1: Explain how your company will remove ALL seats and associated interior parts to allow for the removal of the existing carpet, and then reinstall the seats.

Question #2: Explain how your company will repair any damage to the base floor before the installation of the new non-slip laminate floor (concrete with a grey/textured paint, stained concrete, or vinyl floor matting).

The flooring materials and installation must meet the following performance requirements:

Slip Resistance: The laminate shall have a surface texture and coefficient of friction sufficient to provide adequate traction for human and canine foot traffic to prevent slips and falls when either dry or wet.

Durability: The laminate flooring shall be designed and constructed with a wear layer and protective coating suitable for heavy foot traffic. It must withstand scratching, indentation, and staining from canine nails, bodily fluids such as urine, and other incidental moisture exposure such as leaks or spills.

Material: Carpet or carpeting of any kind is specifically excluded. Only rigid laminate planks or tiles will be accepted.

Photos for Question #2:

Question #3: Remove first four (4) rows of seating in the center economy class section at the rear of the simulator, then every other row thereafter. This is the economy class section only.

Question #4: Explain how your company will remove existing Florescent lighting and replace with LED lighting with associated switching in sidewalls just below the overhead bins on the left and right sides of the simulator.

Note: The under luggage bin lighting will be staggered in such a manner where (as close as possible) every other existing light lens panel has a light inside, starting from the 1st class section, approximately 26 light lens panels.

Photos for Question #4:

Question #5: In the Economy class area, explain how your company will remove and install five

(5) Passenger Service Unit (PSU) spacer panels below overhead bins on the right side of the Wide Body Simulator.

Question #6: In the Economy class area, explain how your company will remove and install four

(4) PSU spacer panels below overhead bins on the left side of the Wide body Simulator.

Question #7: In the economy class area, explain how your company will remove and install ANY broken seating throughout the widebody aircraft.

Question #8: Install two (2) window shades.

Question #9: Explain how your company will fabricate and install PSU spacer panels for the following center seats in the economy class area, which are missing PSU spacer panels: 9F, 15C, 15E&F, 17C, 29C, and 29E&F.

Question #10: Explain how your company will fabricate and install a missing panel in the center aisle section forward of the overhead bin in the middle economy class section of the aircraft.

Question #11: Explain how your company will install a total of four (4) shutter exhaust fans. Two

(2) fans in the forward cabin and two (2) in the aft cabin, with all associated wiring and a timer.

Question #12: Reinstall and adjust isle seats to the following seat pitch specifications: Seat pitch in the economy section will be 34 inches. All other seats in the forward cabin areas should remain at their current seat pitch placement.

34 Inches

Additional Photos Widebody (A300 type) #7651

Student Aircraft (B707) #6317

Question #1: Please address how your company will:

• Remove and Replace with all updated serviceable seats;

• Reverse the direction of the seats to face the entry door; 2 seated rows should be on left side and the 3 seated rows should be on the right side of the air craft.

• Seat pitch per customer request. Seats should be placed using this seat pitch: First 5 rows will be spaced at 38 inches, next 5 rows will be spaced at 36 inches, and the remaining rows will be spaced at 34 inches. (See attached photo for seat pitch measurement)

Student Aircraft (B707) #6317 Cont.

Photo For Question #1:

3 seat rows move to left side, 2 seat rows moved to right side.

Flipped

Reverse direction of seats to face rear entry door.

Seat pitch per customer request. Seats should be placed using this seat pitch: First 5 rows will be spaced at 38 inches, next 5 rows will be spaced at 36 inches, and the remaining rows will be spaced at 34 inches. (See attached photo for seat pitch measurement)

Question #2: Please address how your company will fix the forward cabin interior panels after the exhaust fan panel is currently broken. Fabricate and install new aircraft cabin interior panels.

Question #3: Please explain how your company will fix the broken interior panel hanging at the entrance of the cockpit. Fabricate and install new aircraft cabin interior panels.

Question #4: Please explain how your company will recover the wall to the right side of aircraft which is forward of the lavatory.

Trainer Aircraft (B707) #6318

Question #1: Please address how your company will:

Remove and Replace all updated serviceable seats;

Reverse the direction of the seats to face the entry door; 2 seated rows should be on left side and the 3 seated rows should be on the right side of the air craft.

Seat pitch per customer request; Seat pitch per customer request. Seats should be placed using this seat pitch: First 5 rows will be spaced at 38 inches, next 5 rows will be spaced at 36 inches, and the remaining rows will be spaced at 34 inches. (See attached photo for seat pitch measurement)

Trainer Aircraft (B707) #6317 Cont.

Photo For Question #1:

3 seat rows move to left side, 2 seat rows moved to right side

Question #2: Please address how your company will ensure the left and right side seating up against the economy class side bulkhead walls have adequate leg room.

Question #3: Please address how your company will remove the 1st row of triple seats, on the right side of the aircraft, at the entrance door.

Question #4: Please address how your company will remove the seating on the front, right side of the front A/C system.

Question #5: Please explain how your company will remove the forward section on the left side the 1st three light panels and fabricate blank light panels.

Question #6: Please explain how your company will replace the economy class 3 each missing light panels on the left side of the aircraft.

Question #7: Please explain how your company will omit forward cabin left side 1st overhead bin.

Questions for Both Aircraft #6317 & #6318

Question #1: Please explain installing new steel entry doors with Waterproof Keyless Entry Door Keypads Deadbolt Lock with Handle/Non-Electric (number pan combination Lock).

Keyless Entry Keypad

Keyless Entry Keypad

Replace With Exterior Door

Replace With Exterior Door

Question #2: Please address the Student Aircraft #6317 and for the Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will repair as required any sub-flooring issues once the existing floor coverings has been removed.

Question #3: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will install new non-slip laminate floor covering which is approximately 935 square feet.

The flooring materials and installation must meet the following performance requirements:

Slip Resistance: The laminate shall have a surface texture and coefficient of friction sufficient to provide adequate traction for human and canine foot traffic to prevent slips and falls when either dry or wet.

Durability: The laminate flooring shall be designed and constructed with a wear layer and protective coating suitable for heavy personnel usage. It must withstand scratching, indentation, and staining from canine nails, bodily fluids such as urine, and other incidental moisture exposure such as leaks or spills.

Material: Carpet or carpeting of any kind is specifically excluded. Only rigid laminate planks or equivalent will be accepted.

Photos for Question #3:

Question #4: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will remove all aircraft cabin interior panels, install new insulations behind the panels and replace with updated serviceable aircraft cabin interior panel.

Question #5: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will remove existing overhead bins and replace them with current industry standard, upward opening, serviceable overhead bins.

Question #6: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will remove the current florescent lighting and install updated LED lighting in the center ceiling along the length of the simulator. (Must provide adequate lighting throughout entire Aircrafts.)

Question #7: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will Install an outdoor LED light above the entrance doors to provide adequate lighting on the area.

Question #8: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will install an outdoor LED light covering the stairs leading up to the aircraft door (Safety Issue)

Question #9: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318, how your company will remove both existing galleys, in the front right side of both aircraft, and update to current industry standard galleys.

Question #10: Please address for Student Aircraft #6317 and Trainer Aircraft #6318 how your company will remove the current lavatories and replace with current industry standard lavatories.

- Trainer Aircraft #6318 has two (2) lavatories while Student Aircraft #6317 has only one (1) lavatory.

Photos for Question #10:

Additional Aircraft #6317 & #6318 Photos

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