Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Aircraft Program for the Purchase of One Commercial Aircraft, Two Year Sustainment Package, and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), and Training

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued solely for information and planning purposes. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, the U.S. Government is conducting market research. The intended purpose is to identify potential sources that may possess the capability to provide for the Air Force’s full requirement. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Further, the Air Force is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals. Responders are advised the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.

Objective:  The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Mobility and Training Aircraft, International Programs Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, intends to award a single award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract. The potential purchase will consist of the procurement of one (1) Boeing 737 Next Generation (737-500+) commercial aircraft, a two (2) year sustainment package, and Contractor Logistic Support (CLS), and training. Please see the draft requirements for specifications.

Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. The intent of this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Responses to this RFI are due no later than 5:00 pm, EDT. Friday, 9 August 2024 and should be sent to clay.wells.1@us.af.mil. Information received as a result of this notice will be considered solely for the purpose of determining the appropriate acquisition decision for the procurement. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for offers.  This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP), and respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI.  The United States Government (USG) shall not pay for information received.

If, after reviewing the requirements document, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability and costs associated in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation and costs, may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities.

Included in your response, please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:
• Address:
• Point of Contact:
• CAGE Code:
• Phone Number:
• E-mail Address:
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Respondents should identify themselves as a small business and/or any other socioeconomic designations such as Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) or 8(a) business. RFI issuance does not restrict the USG’s ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely based on this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this RFI.

FMS Aircraft Program Request for Information (RFI):

Information obtained from industry’s response to this notice may be used in the development of an acquisition strategy and future RFP. The program’s Period of Performance (POP) will not exceed five (5) years.

Requirements for Commercial Aircraft and Support Items:

1. Details of the Request

   1. Items requested: One (1) B737-500 or superior series aircraft (120 passengers minimum) and a sustainment package for two (2) years
   2. Operational Framework
      1. Rate: Aircraft will be operated and maintained at a standard (75%) readiness rate.
      2. Flight hours requirements: 300 hours (hrs)/aircraft/year (600 hrs. within the two (2) years)
2. Desired Condition
   1. This aircraft can be used
   2. Commercial configuration
3. Intended Use
   1. Transportation of personnel and state authorities nationally and internationally
   2. Cargo Transportation
   3. Humanitarian aid and quick disaster response
4. Technical Specifications
   1. Optional Desired Configuration Fuselage
      1. Cycling: Less than 45,000 cycles
      2. Total flight hours: Less than 60,000 flight hours (FH)
   2. Engines
      1. Turbo Fan type, demonstrating updated compliance with Air Directives (AD), Service Bulletins (SB) or technical tasks issued until the delivery date.
      2. Static thrust at sea level set minimum to 20,000 pounds (lbs.).
      3. Remaining cycles minimum 1,500 cycles and 1,000 FH for the next inspection or workshop visit.
   3. Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
      1. Model GTCP85-129 or higher, demonstrating updated compliance with applicable ADs issued until the delivery date.
      2. At least 1,500 remaining cycles
   4. Landing Gears
      1. The main gear and nose gear must have at least 1,500 cycles or three (3) years remaining for the next inspection or visit to the workshop.
      2. Demonstrate compliance with ADs applicable to the delivery date.
      3. Brake assemblies with at least 50% remaining useful life
   5. Scope and Autonomy
      1. Minimum 2,400 miles or 400 flight hours
   6. Avionics Equipment
      1. Electronic Attitude Direction Indicator (EADI) and Electronic Horizontal Situation Indicator (EHSI) Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS), EFIS engine panel, with Area Navigation (RNAV) and Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums (RVSM) capability that includes the following systems and equipment Flight Management Computer (FMC) (2)
      2. Dual Very High Frequency (VHF) Communication Transceiver
      3. Horizontal Situational Indicators (his)
      4. Mach airspeed indicator
      5. Standby Altimeter/Airspeed indicator
      6. Vertical speed indicator
      7. Automatic Directional Finder (ADF) Receiver (minimum 1)
      8. Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Receiver (VOR)/Marker Beacon
      9. Altimeters
      10. Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Digital Flight Directional Recorder (FDR)
      11. Digital Flight Acquisition Unit
      12. Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADS-B) Out
      13. Emergency Locator Transponder (ELT) Transponder 406MHz
      14. Air Data Computer, 02
      15. Flight Mode Control Panel SP-300 or superior
      16. Dual Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponder Mode S
      17. Dual Distance Measurement Equipment (DME) Interrogator
      18. Enhance Ground Warning Proximity System (EGPWS)
      19. Dual Radio Altimeter
      20. Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) II version 7.1 or higher
      21. Weather Radar Transceiver
   7. Technical Publications
      1. Delivery of the operating and maintenance manuals that have been used on the aircraft
      2. Updated weight and balance record
      3. Maintenance program applied to the aircraft
      4. Type Certificate
      5. Updated life books (Log book or equivalent) of the aircraft, engines, APU and landing gear that contain historical records of the maintenance, repair or modification activities carried out on them
      6. Log cards or equivalent documents of items subject to time control/life limit, containing historical records of maintenance, repair or modification activities carried out on them
      7. Flight log
      8. Records of maintenance performed on the aircraft, engines, APU, landing gear and other components, as applicable
      9. Compliance record of AD's, SB's, CPCP's met on the aircraft or its components.
      10. Record of incidents and accidents
      11. Mapping of sinkholes and structural repairs of the fuselage
      12. If the aircraft has modifications made to its original design, the maintenance instructions (ICA) necessary for its conservation must be delivered
   8. Setting
      1. LOPA (location of passenger accommodation) minimum of 120 pax, in any configuration
      2. Minimum two (2) bathrooms
      3. Emergency equipment (life jackets, slides, boats, among others) with a remainder of at least two (2) years for next overhaul
      4. Cloth and/or leather seats with covers and carpet on the floor in good condition.
   9. Special Considerations
      1. Remainder for compliance with the next type “C” inspection of at least 2,500 FH upon delivery of the aircraft to the established location.
      2. Compliance with the AD's applicable to the aircraft on the date of signing the delivery-reception record
5. Support / Services
   1. Two (2) year Technical Assistance Field Team (TAFT)
   2. Two (2) year Standard Field Level Maintenance Capability
   3. Calibration Requirements: Any that applies
   4. Tooling & Measuring Equipment Requirements: Yes, required
   5. Ground Support Equipment: Yes, 115/28 VAC 90kVA 400Hz Ground power unit, for the Main Operating Base (MOB)
   6. Two (2) Year Initial Spares Support package
   7. Two (2) Years of Contractor Field Service Representative (CFSR) with a one (1) year option
   8. Publications: provide recommended level of publications and revision service
   9. Aircraft ferry service to destination
6. Optional Desired Training
   1. Theoretical phase (ground school) and difference flight simulator for six (6) pilots
   2. An instructor pilot for a period of four (4) months for in-country operational experience
   3. Initial aircraft maintenance course (airframe and avionics for three (3) technicians
   4. Initial aircraft maintenance course (engines and Auxiliary Power Unit/Auxiliary Power System (APU/APS) for three (3) technicians
   5. On-site instructor technical training (avionics, hydraulics, engines, and oxygen)
   6. Flight Dispatcher Transition Instruction Course Boeing 737-500 Equipment with aircraft manuals
7. Subscriptions
   1. Subscription to the manufacturer's platform in force for at least twelve (12) months for access to the operation manuals (Flight Crew Operating manual (FCOM), Flight Crew Training/Techniques Manual (FCTM), Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), Quick Reference Handbook (QRH), Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) and maintenance of the aircraft (Aircraft Maintenance Manuals (AMM), Illustrated Parts Catalogue (IPC), Aircraft Wiring Manual (AWM), and Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) at least) since the delivery of the aircraft
   2. Subscription to the manufacturer's platform in force for at least twelve (12) months for access to engine maintenance manuals, from the delivery of the aircraft
   3. Subscription with a remainder of at least twelve (12) months for the update of the navigation/avionics systems, from the signing of the delivery-reception record
8. Optional Desired Spares / Support Equipment
   1. Components to sustain operations:
      1. Four (4) main gear tires applicable to the aircraft.
      2. Two (2) nose gear tires applicable to the aircraft.
      3. Two (2) sets of brakes for the two (2) main landing gear
      4. One (1) spare engine applicable to the aircraft
      5. Ground power unit, applicable to the aircraft
      6. Tow bar applicable to the aircraft
      7. External passenger disembarkation staircase
      8. Tow car applicable to aircraft

Additional Information: 

Section 604(a)(1) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulation requires that funds made available for assistance under the FAA may be used for procurement only in the United States, the recipient country, or non-advanced developing countries.

Destination Information:

Point of Debarkation will be shared later if the customer moves forward with a request for proposal.

Contracting Office Address:

2240 B Street, Bldg. 11, Room B01, WPAFB, Ohio 45433

Places of Performance:

Will be shared later if the customer moves forward with a request for proposal.