FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT, Aviano Air Base
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- FA568225Q8001
- Agency
- Air Forces Europe and Africa Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Aviano Air Base 33084 Italy
- Points of contact
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- Jessica De Benedet jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil (314) 632-7959
- Adam Bernas adam.bernas@us.af.mil +390434308558
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa (USAFE-AFAFRICA), is soliciting quotes for Functional Check Flight services at Aviano Air Base in Italy. The contract requires one pilot and one Special Mission Aviator to perform maintenance test flights, operational check flights, and aircraft recovery/delivery for HH-60G/W helicopter operations. Qualified candidates must have significant flight experience, with pilots needing 1,000 hours as Pilot-in-Command and 300 hours in HH-60G/W or UH-60 variants, and must maintain a U.S. SECRET clearance and Class II FAA Flight Physical certification. Proposals will be evaluated using a Best Value approach with two primary factors: Price and Technical Capability, with technical ratings of either Acceptable or Unacceptable. The solicitation requires electronic quote submissions by January 8, 2025, at 3:00 PM Central European Time, with questions due by December 27, 2024.
The contract is not set aside for any specific group and will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with a 12-month base period, four 12-month option periods, and a potential 6-month extension, not to exceed five years total. Performance will be at Aviano Air Base, Italy, with contractor personnel required to live within one hour of the base. The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this opportunity is 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. Funds are currently not available, and the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation at any time. Contractor personnel will receive various base privileges, including access to commissary, exchange, and housing facilities. The total contract will require full performance within 90 days of award, with contractors responsible for providing all necessary supervision, labor, equipment, tools, and supplies to meet the performance work statement requirements.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
The purpose of this amendment is to post this solicitation's Questions & Answers. The question period for this solicitation is officially closed. Additionally, and updated Pricing Worksheet has been uploaded.
Note this amendment will also extend the solicitation due date to 09 January 2025.
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Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8001.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488190- Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Wednesday 08 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Mr. Adam Bernas at adam.bernas@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8001.
Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on 27 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts.
Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance
The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised.
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
Attachment[s]:
1. Performance Work Statement
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
4. FA568225Q8001, Clauses and Provisions
5. FA568225Q8001, Special H Clauses
6.CLIN structure worksheet
7. QASP
Update #2 ·
The purpose of this amendment is to post this solicitation's Questions & Answers. Additionally, and update Pricing Worksheet has been uploaded
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Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8001.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488190- Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Wednesday 08 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Mr. Adam Bernas at adam.bernas@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8001.
Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on 27 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts.
Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance
The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised.
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
Attachment[s]:
1. Performance Work Statement
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
4. FA568225Q8001, Clauses and Provisions
5. FA568225Q8001, Special H Clauses
6.CLIN structure worksheet
7. QASP
Update #1 ·
Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy.
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government.
Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s): Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.”
This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8001.
This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016.
The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488190- Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition.
Solicitation Details
Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Wednesday 08 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Mr. Adam Bernas at adam.bernas@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8001.
Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on 27 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts.
Place of Performance
The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy.
Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance
The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
Period of Performance: The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised.
This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.
Attachment[s]:
1. Performance Work Statement
2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services
4. FA568225Q8001, Clauses and Provisions
5. FA568225Q8001, Special H Clauses
6.CLIN structure worksheet
7. QASP
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment 6 - Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Structure Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment 6 - Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Structure Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| QA- Functional Check Flight.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| FA568225Q8001 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf | ||
| Attachment 4 - Clauses and Provisions.pdf | ||
| Attachment 3 - Addendum to FAR 52.212-2.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement.pdf | ||
| Attachment 7- QASP.pdf | ||
| Attachment 5 - Special H Clauses.pdf | ||
| Attachment 2 - Addendum to FAR 52.212-1.pdf | ||
| Copy of Attachment 6 - Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Structure Worksheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT, Aviano Air Base | Award Notice | |
| FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT, Aviano Air Base | Solicitation | |
| Functional Check Flight Services - Aviano Air Base, Italy | Pre-Solicitation |
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