Rwanda C208B EX Aircraft Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) 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 that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this SSS. 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 Acquisition Programs Division, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, OH, intends to award a single award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and time and materials (T&M) contract. This is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program for the country of Rwanda. The potential purchase will include Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and support for the sustainment of two (2) Textron Aviation Inc. (TAI) C208B Grand Caravan EX (C208B EX) aircraft by the United States Government (USG) for the benefitting country of Rwanda. The primary mission for this aircraft is Aerial Patient Movement (APM) on rapidly evolving Peacekeeping Operations (PKO). Please see the draft Statement of Work for specifications.  

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

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Respondents should also 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. SSS issuance does not restrict the USG’s ultimate acquisition approach. The USG will neither award a contract solely on the basis of this notice, nor pay for any information that is submitted by respondents to this SSS.

RESPONSE DUE DATE:

Responses to this SSS are due no later than 5:00 pm, EST. Thursday, 03 March 2022 and should be sent to hannah.wood.3@us.af.mil.

Primary Point of Contact: Hannah Wood Contract Specialist hannah.wood.3@us.af.mil