Aircraft operation supplies and services

Added: March 13, 2008 NASA/GSFC has a requirement for a Wallops Aircraft Office Mission to implement a procurement of aircraft support services for NASA's P-3B aircraft, N426NA. NASA's Mission (ARCTAS) is scheduled to begin in Fairbanks, Alaska in support of this mission. All services and support shall be provided in Fairbanks Alaska. The period of performance is estimated to be April 1, 2008 through April 30, 2008. This procurement includes supplies and services necessary for aircraft operations for a Lockheed P-3 Orion aircraft. The aircraft will be operating out of the International Airport in Fairbanks, Alaska and shall be supported at this location. ALL ITEMS MUST BE INCLUDED IN YOUR QUOTATION. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN THE QUOTATION BEING DETERMINED "NON-RESPONSIVE" Supplies will include items such as aircraft fuel (Jet A, JP-5 or JP-8), oxygen and nitrogen. Services are those necessary to support the aircraft in flyable condition in a cold weather environment and will include servicing of oxygen and nitrogen bottles, lifts, heating of aircraft interior, towing the aircraft as needed, and supplying supplemental electrical power to the aircraft via Ground Power Unit (GPU). The aircraft size is equivalent to a Boeing 737. The tug must be rated at 16,000 pounds DBW (Draw Bar Weight) or the equivalent capable of towing a B737. The temperature in the interior of the aircraft must be maintained at a minimum of 60 degrees Fahrenheit (Herman Nelson style heater or equivalent). The following table is suggested for bidding purposes. Each item will be on an as-needed basis. Item Unit Cost Aviation fuel (estimate 38,000 gal total) Per gallon Ramp space Per day Lavatory service Per use Oxygen Per liter Nitrogen Per liter GPU (estimate 24 hours per day when aircraft not flying) Per day Aircraft heater (Herman Nelson style or equivalent) (estimate 24 hours per day when aircraft not flying) Per day 26-foot lift with 5-foot horizontal movement Per use After-hours TSA-badged escort Per hour The contractor shall deliver invoices outlining the charges for each service obtained. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, which is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ); quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Offerors are required to submit their quote to The NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center, Wallops Flight Facility, Attention Diana W. Jester, Building E-105, Room 314, Wallops Island, VA 23337. The Government intends to acquire a commercial item using FAR Part 12 and the Simplified Acquisition Procedures set forth in FAR Part 13. Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing (e-mail is preferred) no later than March 24, 2008. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor this site for the release of amendments (if any). Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this notice, the on-line RFQ and amendments (if any). An ombudsman has been appointed: James A. Balinskas, Director of Contract Management Division and may be contacted at 202-358-0445 or email address: james.a.balinskas@nasa.gov.