de Havilland Canada (DHC) 8-315 Aircraft in the Saturn Arch and Desert Owl Configurations

This requirement is for up to six de Havilland Canada (DHC) 8-315 commercial derivative aircraft uniquely modified into the Saturn Arch and Desert Owl configurations. For the purpose of this requirement, the DHC 8-315 is defined as a Federal Aviation Administration type certified aircraft with the Air Transport Canada Supplemental Type Certificate SA09-57 Long Range Fuel Tank Modification installed. Unique configuration shall include all modifications to defined aircraft A kit specific to the Saturn Arch or Desert Owl configuration. The Army plans to procure these aircraft on a sole source basis from Dynamic Aviation Group, Incorporated (CAGE: 3C708). The justification for other than full and open competition is 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii), quote mark Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. quote mark Award to any source other than Dynamic Aviation Group, Incorporated would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements.

The Army anticipates the solicitation will be issued on or about 13 August 2014, with a proposal due date of 12 September 2014. This is an estimated closing date and may be adjusted depending upon the date of release of the solicitation. However, the solicitation will not close prior to the date stated above. No telephone or facsimile inquiries will be accepted. You may send your request via email to Ms. Melissa Jean, Contract Specialist, at melissa.t.jean.civ@mail.mil, or by mail to the address listed in the Place of Performance above.