Notice of Contract Action - Synopsis

AFLCMC/HNA intends to release a solicitation for a Full and Open Competition for the E-11A platform maintenance. This acquisition will be for providing comprehensive maintenance and logistics product support for four (4) E-11A modified Bombardier BD-700 Global aircraft, as well as subsystems and support equipment in support of Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO). These aircraft have been modified to contain the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) payload. Potential sources must be able to provide all repair parts, tools, personnel and ground support equipment necessary to sustain the aircraft during intense daily flight operations, averaging 1,440 flight hours per month. Providers of the maintenance for the military commercial derived aircraft shall be responsible for the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and supply requirements for the aircraft and associated support equipment. Providers of the maintenance shall provide qualified personnel to work at Continental United States (CONUS) and undeveloped U.S. military bases Outside Continental United States (OCONUS), in hardship conditions. This effort will include CONUS and OCONUS logistics support; scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and logistics requirements for the BACN platforms and associated support equipment. The effort will be solicited for a one (1) year base period of E-11A Contractor Support (CS), with four (4) 1-year options for additional CS. Potential Contractors shall be required to work closely with designated Government representatives and Contractors providing operation and support for the BACN payload.

AFLCMC OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Prospective contractors are notified that the clause, AFFARS 5352.201-9101 -- Ombudsman (April 2014) is applicable to this action. The AFLCMC Ombudsman is:

Lt Col Kenneth L. Decker, Jr.
Ombudsman
AFLCMC/AQP
Acquisition Excellence Directorate
(937) 255-5412 or DSN 5512
Email: kenneth.decker.1@us.af.mil
1790 10th Street
Wright Patterson AFB OH 45433-7630