TH-57 Contractor Logistics Support

Added: Jul 24, 2012 10:06 am COMPETITION LIBRARY

As a result of changes in DoD Information Assurance requirements, the TH-57 competition library has been moved to an alternate location. Instructions for access are provided in this communication. Access to this library is restricted to current offerors for the N00019-10-R-0097 solicitation.

The TH-57 CLS Competition Library is hosted on a Department of Defense (DoD) Information System. Access to the library requires a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or External Certification Authority (ECA) certificate. An ECA certificate can be obtained from IdenTrust, Inc., Operational Research Consultants, Inc. (ORC) or VeriSign, Inc. Additional information on obtaining an ECA certificate is available at http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/index.html.

The link to the library is: https://pma273.navair.navy.mil/. Each individual requesting access will be required to have a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or External Certification Authority (ECA) certificate. Click the link above to request access. Once the request information is received, recorded, and validated by the Government, notification of access will be provided via e-mail. If you have any questions or problems, please contact Christa McCarthy at christa.mccarthy@navy.mil or (301)757-6584.

Added: Jun 25, 2012 2:53 pm

ISSUANCE OF AMENDMENT 0004

Amendment 0004 to N00019-10-R-0097 has been posted.  This Amendment revises Section L, paragraphs 3.1, 3.2, and 5.3.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for additional information regarding this solicitation as it is available.

Added: Jun 19, 2012 3:05 pm UPDATE
Amendment 0003 to N00019-10-R-0097 has been posted. This Amendment removes NAVAIR Clause 5252.227-9512 TRADEMARK MANUFACTURE/USE LICENSE AGREEMENT (NAVAIR) (MAR 2007).

In addition, Industry questions and Government responses as of 18 June 2012 (Questions 64-77) are hereby posted. Subsequent industry questions will be answered by separate postings.

Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for additional information regarding this solicitation as it is available.

Added: Jun 14, 2012 5:03 pm ISSUANCE OF AMENDMENT 0002

Amendment 0002 to N00019-10-R-0097 has been posted.  This amendment revises clauses, Section A, Section B, Section L, Exhibit A CDRLs, Attachment 1 Performance Work Statement, Attachment 9 Applicable Documents, and Attachment 10 Collective Bargaining Agreement. 
Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for additional information regarding this solicitation as it is available.

Added: Jun 07, 2012 5:55 pm The TH-57 CLS Final RFP was released on 30 April 2012. Initial Final RFP Industry questions and Government responses (Questions 1-5) were posted on 10 May 2012, and Industry questions and Government responses (Questions 6-38) were posted on 22 May 2012. Industry questions and Government responses as of 7 June 2012 (Questions 38-63) are hereby posted. Subsequent industry questions will be answered by separate postings.

In addition, Amendment 0001 to N00019-10-R-0097 extending the proposal submission date to NLT 2:00 pm on 28 June 2012 has been posted.

Added: May 23, 2012 11:13 am PLEASE NOTE: On page 208 of the RFP, 4.0 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION states proposals shall be delivered to Floor 4 of Building 2272. In order to allow for delivery, this information should be changed to reflect Room 453. An upcoming RFP amendment will reflect this change. The complete proposal submission address is the following:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (HQ)
TRAINER AIRCRAFT CONTRACTS BRANCH
ATTN: NOELLE REIMERS, PCO, CODE AIR-2.2.4.1A
47123 BUSE ROAD, BLDG 2272, ROOM 453
PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1127
SOLICITATION NUMBER: N00019-10-R-0097


In case of hand delivery, please be aware that offerors must be escorted upon entering the building.  When arriving, please call Christa McCarthy 301-757-6584 or Noelle Reimers at 301-757-5231 for assistance.

Added: May 22, 2012 12:36 pm The TH-57 CLS Final RFP was released on 30 April 2012. Initial Final RFP Industry questions and Government responses (Questions 1-5) were posted on 10 May 2012. Industry questions and Government responses as of 22 May 2012 (Questions 6-38) are hereby posted for industry. Subsequent industry questions will be answered by separate postings. Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for future postings.

Added: May 10, 2012 12:21 pm The TH-57 CLS Final RFP was released on 30 April 2012. Industry questions and Government responses as of 10 May 2012 are hereby posted for industry.  Subsequent industry questions will be answered by separate postings. Please continue to monitor FedBizOpps for future postings.

Added: May 03, 2012 1:54 pm Please note there has been an update to one document on the PMA-273 Competition Library. Appendix K of the Maintenance Supplement Manual has been replaced in its entirety. Effective 2 May 2012, the revised Appendix K can be found on the PMA-273 Competition Library at the following: Pubs/O Level Manuals, "Maintenance Supplement Manual Appendix K (REV A).pdf".

Added: Apr 30, 2012 2:16 pm
30 APRIL 2012 OFFICIAL FINAL SOLICITATION ISSUANCE

Solicitation N00019-10-R-0097 for TH-57 Aircraft Maintenance and Contractor Logistics Support is hereby issued by the Government. The Solicitation document, Exhibit, and Attachments are posted hereto for interested offerors to retrieve.

Offeror proposals are due NLT 2:00 PM (EST) on Thursday, 14 June 2012.

The competition library is now available for registration and use. Please see Solicitation Section L, 7.0 Management And Maintenance Approach Library/Data, for instructions on how to register for access.

Added: Apr 10, 2012 11:47 am PMA-273 held a Pre-Solicitation Conference, Site Visit, and One-on-Ones for the TH-57 CLS solicitation on 20 & 21 March 2012. Industry questions and Government responses from this event are hereby posted for industry.

Added: Mar 27, 2012 8:53 am PMA-273 held a Pre-Solicitation Conference/Site Visit for the TH-57 CLS solicitation on 20 March 2012. The Pre-solicitation Conference brief and sign-in sheet from the event are hereby posted for industry.

Added: Mar 02, 2012 3:15 pm PMA-273 intends to host a Pre-Solicitation Conference/Site Visit for the TH-57 CLS solicitation. The Pre-Solicitation Conference/Site Visit is anticipated to be held 20-21 March 2012 at NAS Whiting Field, Florida. Interested prime contractors will also be able to register for a one-on-one session with the Government.

This will be a no fee event. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any costs associated with participation or attendance and is under no obligation to award any related contract associated with this event. Please email Christa McCarthy for information regarding the registration process at christa.mccarthy@navy.mil on or before 2:00 p.m. EST on 9 March 2012.

Added: Feb 08, 2012 12:30 pm

This update is to provide the DRAFT TH-57 CLS solicitation with Sections L and M and draft attachments. This is not a formal solicitation. It shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this DRAFT solicitation posting. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.

Questions/comments may be submitted with regard to this DRAFT solicitation but are strictly voluntary and will be considered by the Government to further refine the requirement and enhance the solicitation. The Government does not intend to post responses (privately or publicly) to industry's questions or comments but will consider them as the solicitation is finalized. Please submit any questions via e-mail to Christa McCarthy at christa.mccarthy@navy.mil on or by 2:00 p.m. EST on 27 February 2012.

The Government intends to issue the FINAL solicitation in late March/early April 2012. Please continue to monitor this website for updated information as it becomes available.

PMA-273 intends to host a Pre-Solicitation Conference/Site Visit for the TH-57 CLS solicitation at NAS Whiting Field. Please continue to monitor this website for further information regarding the dates and registration process for this event.

PLEASE NOTE: THE ACQUISITION STRATEGY FOR THIS EFFORT HAS NOT YET BEEN APPROVED, AND THEREFORE THIS DRAFT RFP IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

THIS IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION. IT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS POSTING. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THE DRAFT SOLICITATION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Added: Aug 02, 2011 5:25 pm This update is to provide DRAFT Sections B, C, H, and Enclosure 3 of the PWS for the TH-57 CLS Solicitation N00019-10-R-0097. Interested parties should review the DRAFT Sections B, C, H, and Enclosure 3 of the PWS, as well as the DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) posted 7 June 2011, and provide any comments or questions via email to this office (christa.mccarthy@navy.mil) by COB 10 August 2011. The Navy will consider all inputs received but does not intend to post responses at this time.


THIS IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION. IT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS POSTING. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THE DRAFT SOLICITATION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Added: Jun 07, 2011 6:45 pm

The Naval Air Systems Command has a requirement to provide all maintenance, logistics services, and materials required to support and maintain a total of 121 TH-57B and TH-57C aircraft. One hundred nineteen (119) TH-57B and TH-57C aircraft are based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field, Florida and are utilized to train student naval aviators in the fundamentals of helicopter flight for transition to operational fleet aircraft in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, and selected international armed forces. Two TH-57C aircraft are operated at NAS Patuxent River, MD. These helicopters perform utility, training, and photo-chase missions. Increases in the Pilot Training Requirement during the contract period may necessitate up to five inactive aircraft to be returned to active status. The TH-57 is the Navy's basic helicopter for undergraduate pilot training. The contractor will provide services and materials for organizational, intermediate and depot level maintenance. The contractor also provides services such as maintenance management, material management, and engineering support. The contractor repair facilities are certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 145. Replacement parts and life-limited components are procured via FAA certified sources. This support is currently being performed under contract N00019-05-D-0023 awarded to L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace, LLC. The period of performance for the upcoming requirement will be a total of five years. It is anticipated that this period of performance will consist of one base period and nineteen quarterly option periods. The contract will not be an indefinite-delivery type contract, which differs from the current TH-57 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract. The solicitation and resultant contract will include a mix of contract line item types, such as Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Reimbursable, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Labor Hours (LH). The USN intends to include performance incentives.

A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached to this synopsis. Additional sections of the Draft RFP will be posted as they become available and instructions for industry comment will be provided at that time. Award is planned for 4th Quarter FY12. Please note that all prospective contractors must be registered in the Central Contractors Registration (CCR) database http://www.ccr.gov in order to participate in this procurement.

THIS IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION. IT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS POSTING. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THE DRAFT SOLICITATION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Added: Jul 28, 2010 10:23 am THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine the adequacy of potential business sources, especially small business sources, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to issue a solicitation or award a contract as a result of this announcement. The requested information is to assist the United States Navy in conducting Market Research of industry to determine potential business sources who have the assets, skills, experience, qualifications and knowledge required to support the below requirement. This requirement is subject to change and the information provided below is for informational purposes only. The final requirement, if any, would be defined under a formal Request for Proposal which would be announced on FedBizOpps.

This work is currently being performed under Indefinite Delivery Requirements contract number N00019-05-D-0023. L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace LLC is the incumbent contractor. The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) website is available at http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office (PMA 273) is seeking businesses capable of providing Organizational (O), Intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level maintenance/repair of approximately 124 aircraft TH-57B/C/D at NAS Whiting Field, Milton, FL and Depot overhaul of the TH-57B/C/D aircraft and their engines. General performance requirements include maintaining and supporting the TH-57B/C/D aircraft in accordance with best commercial practices, FAA Regulations, OEM Requirements, and Navy Unique requirements. Commercially procured and Government-owned parts and material will be used. The contractor repair facilities are to be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 145 and approved by the OEMs. Replacement parts and life-limited components are to be procured via FAA certified sources. Two TH-57C aircraft are operated at the Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), Squadron HX-21, Patuxent River, MD. These helicopters perform utility, training and photo-chase missions.

The single most important contractor performance criterion is providing safe, flyable aircraft. The contractor is to be responsible for integrating the maintenance plan requirements to meet the Government daily aircraft requirement. The contractor's management is to be structured to ensure that aircraft are maintained to achieve maximum utilization of all assets.

The TH-57 helicopter is a five-seat aircraft designed by Bell Helicopter Textron, Inc. with a turbo shaft 250-C20 engine manufactured by Rolls-Royce. The TH-57 is commercially known as the "Bell Jet Ranger." The mission of the TH-57 aircraft is to provide primary and advanced flight training for student aviators. The primary flight syllabus teaches the fundamentals of helicopter flight including day/night familiarization and navigation. The advanced syllabus includes tactics, instruments and deck landing qualifications on a Navy Helicopter Landing Trainer.

This effort consists of the following functional categories:
• Aircraft Maintenance Requirements
• On-Site, Off-Site, Detachment Maintenance
• Property Management
• Quality Assurance
• Conditional Maintenance
• Engineering Support Services
• Satellite Site Material Support
• Aircraft familiarization/cross country servicing and securing training

The contractor is to have a system to manage (control, use, preserve, protect, repair and maintain) Government property in its possession. In doing so, the Contractor will initiate and maintain the processes, systems, procedures, records, and methodologies necessary for effective control of Government property, consistent with voluntary consensus standards and/or industry-leading practices and standards for Government property management except where inconsistent with law or regulation.

The contractor is to provide specialized maintenance functions such as crash damage repair, component repair/overhaul, and engine repair and/or overhaul (directly or through the use of subcontractors). The contractor will also provide modifications to the airframe, systems and/or components (directly or through the use of subcontractors).

The contractor will perform servicing, inspections, repair and overhaul in accordance with the manufacturers approved schedule and procedures, supplemented by Navy Maintenance Engineering Directives (MEDs) and the TH-57 Maintenance Supplement Manual (MSM). Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, tool control, record keeping and corrosion control will be in accordance with CNAFINST 4790. 2 Series.

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 488190, Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services (except factory conversion, factory overhaul, factory rebuilding). The Product Service Code (PSC) is J015 (Maint-rep of aircraft).

It is requested that interested small and large businesses submit to the contracting office a capabilities statement package (no more than 10 pages in length, single spaced, and 10 point font minimum). All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, and Points of Contact including name, phone number, fax number, and email address. The capabilities statement shall demonstrate the company's ability to perform the services as described in this synopsis. The capabilities statement shall address, at a minimum, the following:

1. Prior/current corporate experience and performance of requirements of this type, size, and complexity of effort within the last 3 years. For each such experience referenced, please provide contract number, organization supported, indication of whether performance was as a prime or subcontractor, contract value, Government point of contact, and a brief description of how the referenced contract relates to the requirements objectives.

2. Summary of the company's capability to meet the requirements objectives and perform a contract of this magnitude. This description shall address and demonstrate, through prior and/or current experience, an understanding of, at a minimum, the following: (a) airframe, system, and engine maintenance of U.S. civil aircraft comparable to the TH-57, (b) Federal Aviation Administration regulations and guidelines for the maintenance, operation, and Depot level repair of comparable aircraft, (c) the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program (NAMP), and (d) logistics support of comparable aircraft.

3. Company profile to include major products/services, primary customer base, number of employees, annual revenue history, office location, Cage Code, statement regarding current Small Business Administration (SBA) business size and socio-economic classification under NAICS code 488190 (i.e., small, small disadvantaged, service disabled, veteran owned, HUBZone, etc.), and statement on whether your interest in this Sources Sought is as a prime Offeror or to inquire about subcontracting possibilities, and points of contact who are able to discuss the material submitted.

4. Company's ability and intent to perform 50% of the work; and

5. Company's ability to begin performance thirty (30) days following a contract award.

Capability statements shall be submitted by email and received by this office no later than 12:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 12 Aug 2010 and reference N00019-10-R-0097 on both the email and all enclosed documents. Emails shall be directed to Christa McCarthy, AIR-2.2.4.1.3, at christa.mccarthy@navy.mil. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. This request is for informational purposes only. The Government does not intend, nor is under any obligation, to provide responses or comments on the requested capability statement package.