Occupant Protection Analysis for Legacy Rotorcraft Services

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has a requirement for Occupant Protection Analysis for Legacy Rotorcraft Services accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).
These services require an engineering evaluation and will take into account the limitations of baseline seat/restraint attachment structure and available seat and restraint technology.
Initially, five models of legacy rotorcraft have been selected for evaluation: the Robinson R-22, Robinson R-44, the Airbus AS350, the Bell 206, and the Sikorsky S-76. Additional models may be evaluated at the request of the biodynamics researchers and the Rotorcraft Standards Branch.
It is anticipated that a Time &Material with Fixed Labor Rate type contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation.
A technical, as well as cost, evaluation will be conducted to make an award decision based on LowestPrice/Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Your attention is directed to Sections L and M of SIR/RFO DTFAAC-18-R-00212 for instructions for preparation and submission of proposals. The SIR includes an evaluation of past performance. Offerors are required to provide Past Performance Surveys to customers/contractors who are familiar with the work ethic, standards, performance, and deliverables of the prime/general contractor demonstrated through previous or ongoing contracts of a similar nature [Provision L. 7 (I) (B).] Offerors will complete Page 1 and Page 2, Section A of the Past Performance Surveys and then provide the surveys to their customers, who will in turn complete and return the surveys directly to the Contracting Officer by the due date specified on the surveys. Minimum of two (2) Past Performance Surveys must be submitted directly to the Contracting Officer. Surveys received after the established due date may not be evaluated.
THIS PROCUREMENT IS FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. The NAICS code applicable to this requirement is 541990 Professional, Scientific and Technical Services. The business size standard for this NAICS is $15,000.00.
Contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management, www.sam.gov on the date established for receipt of offers (September 14, 2018). Reference AMS Clause 3.3.1-33, paragraph (d), “if the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.â€
Proposals must be received electronically or hand delivered by the FAA Contract Officer, kimberly.sites@faa.gov, no later than 5:00 p.m. CT September 14, 2018.
In accordance with SIR Section L provision 3.2.2.3-14 entitled, "Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals," any proposals received after the due time and date of 5:00 p.m. CT, September 14 2018 will not be considered. In addition, if all requested information is not furnished in the offeror's proposal, the offeror's proposal may be determined to be non-responsive and ineligible for consideration for contract award.
This SIR/RFO is not to be construed as a contract or a commitment of any kind. The Government shall not be liable for payment of any costs attributed to the preparation and submission of proposals.
Any questions or concerns pertaining to this SIR or the requirement within should be sent in writing to the contract officer at kimberly.sites@faa.gov.
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