Engine Management Program for the Gulfstream Challenger CF34-3A1, CF34-3B Source Sought/Request for Information.

Solicitation Number:
6973GH-19-R-00114
Notice Type:
Request for Proposal
NOTE: Questions are due NLT 24 May 19 @1400 CT and Proposals are due NLT 10 June 19 @1400 CT.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) owns and operates three (3) Challenger 601, one (1)Challenger 604, and two (2) Challenger 605 aircraft that are powered by General Electric (GE) CF34â€3A1 and CF34â€3B engines and Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). The FAA Challenger aircraft modified with flight inspection equipment to meet special FAA mission requirements.
The FAA-owned GE CF34â€3A1 and CF34â€3B engines are maintained by the FAA Flight Program Operations Aircraft Maintenance Directorate and FAA-approved maintenance facilities. Maintenance is performed In Accordance With (IAW) Flight Program Operations policies and programs, the Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 135, and GE manuals and specifications. The attached Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirements for an Engine Management Program that provides coverage for the cost of scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for six (6) GE CF34â€3A1 and six (6) GE CF34â€3B engines owned by the FAA. The engines must be maintained in airworthy and reliable condition to ensure aircraft availability that supports the FAA missions. Twelve (12) engines are installed on six (6) FAA Challenger aircraft.
The Contractor must provide an engine management program proposal for six (6) GE CF34â€3A1, six(6) GE CF34â€3B engines, and APU identified in Appendix 1 of the SOW. The program must provide coverage for the cost of scheduled and unscheduled engine maintenance including parts, labor, engine transportation, engine rentals, and other tasks as described. The cost of the engine maintenance, parts, and support tasks described in Section 3.1 (SOW) must be provided and billed as a cost per engine operating hour. Other support tasks and services are necessary to maintain the engine in airworthy condition and ensure availability of the FAA Challenger aircraft. The other support tasks and services described in Section 7.0 (SOW) will be considered as Over & Above (O & A) actions. The Contractor may use a commercially available engine maintenance program as part of the FAA Engine Management Program. The Contractor will be responsible for administration of any commercial programs and payments to the program supplier if a commercial program is used. The Contractor must possess the skills and capabilities necessary to provide an engine management program and the tasks described in the SOW.
In addition, the Contractor must provide Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) drop in maintenance for Repair, Hot Section Inspection, and Overhaul as required based on unit inspection. APU model types are GTCP36- 150(RJ) and GTCP36-150(CL).
Primary Point of Contact: Jason Perry
Email: jason.m.perry@faa.gov
Phone: 405-954-7645
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Solicitation Number:
6973GH-19-R-00114
Notice Type:
Sources Sought/Request for Information
Synopsis:
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued by AAQ-722 at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA is requesting information for the Engine Management Program for the Gulfstream Challenger CF34-3A1, CF34-3B in accordance with the attached draft statement of work.
This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition strategy and contract strategy. This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) being used to update market research only. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.
Disclaimer:
This SS/RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. Responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SS/RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, FAA is not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense.
Any resulting procurement action will be the subject of a separate, future announcement. The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.
Purpose:
The information received will be utilized by the FAA in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Work, Purchase Description and Specification. Any proprietary information that is submitted may be used as a general concept but specific information will be safeguarded as proprietary, if so marked and clearly identified in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. The Government requests that non-proprietary information be submitted in response to this SS/RFI. However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked "PROPRIETARY", and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified.
The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government.
Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the FAA Contract Opportunities website at https://faaco.faa.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.
ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contact award or payment from any activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/SAM.
Program Requirements:
Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the SS/RFI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are incomplete or not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.
The proposed acquisition is for the Engine Management Program for the Gulfstream Challenger CF34-3A1, CF34-3B Engine Management. The Contractor must provide an engine management program proposal for six (6) GE CF34â€3A1 and six (6) GE CF34â€3B engines.
The contract is expected to be a commercial Firm-Fixed Price/Cost-Reimbursable seven-year IDIQ type contract with one basic year and six one-year options.
The Government requests interested parties to submit a brief statement of current capability to perform these services. Please limit your submissions to ten pages. Interested sources should provide the following information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners:
Company Name/Address
CAGE Code (if available)
DUNS Number
Point of Contact
Phone/Fax Number
Email address
Web page URL
Size of Business (i.e. Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8 (a) concern, Minority-Owned Business) Size relative to NAICS Code 488190 (Small Business Size Standard $32.5M)
The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 488190, which has a corresponding Size Standard of $32.5M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all businesses to include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.
-Provide any recommendations and/or concerns.
-Please indicate whether your interest in this as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?
-Provide Government contract history including contract numbers
Capabilities:
Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).
Respond (along with any supporting documentation) directly to: Jason Perry at the following e-mail address: jason.m.perry@faa.gov
Please note: Emails containing file types such as: .zip, .xlsx, .docx, or other macro- enabled extensions, may not be delivered to the intended recipients.
Primary Point of Contact: Jason Perry
Email: jason.m.perry@faa.gov
Phone: 405-954-7645
Attachment:
Draft Statement of Work
If you're viewing this announcement from a source other than Federal Aviation Administration Contract Opportunities (FAACO), visit https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/32773 to view the original announcement.
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