SOURCES SOUGHT
15 -- Sale/Exchange of Pilatus Aircraft
- Notice Date
- 12/11/2002
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- Contracting Office
- Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration, Office of Acquisition Management, None, Washington, DC, 20537
- ZIP Code
- 20537
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-DEA-OA-03-SSPILATUS
- Archive Date
- 1/18/2003
- Point of Contact
- Jason Eickenhorst, Contracting Officer, Phone 202-353-9505, Fax 202-307-4877,
- E-Mail Address
-
jeickenhorst@dialup.usdoj.gov
- Description
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is seeking companies interested in participating in a sale/exchange of three Pilatus PC-12/45s for four used (5 years and less than 1,500 hours) commercially available, twin-engine turbo-prop passenger/cargo aircraft (King Air C90B or equivalent) as an inter- and intra-country support aircraft in domestic and foreign areas. The required aircraft will operate primarily as a cargo/passenger transport aircraft to support operations domestically and in South and Central America. The aircraft will be located in the contiguous United States (U.S.) and will serve to transport cargo/passengers from central points or hubs to operational areas. The aircraft will also serve to transport cargo/passengers from the U.S. to central points or hubs throughout Central and South America. Typical flights will range from a medium range of 400 to 800 nautical miles to a maximum range of 1,000 nautical miles, with two pilots. Cargo payload must accommodate up to a minimum of 800 lbs., while passenger capacity shall accommodate a minimum of 5 passengers. Cargo items will vary to include basic material needs, technical equipment for operations and aircraft parts. Passenger flights will consist mainly of the transportation of Special Agents and Special Agent/Pilots to locations from the United States to Central and South America. Passenger flights will also transport official government delegates. The aircraft program will be accomplished under the guidelines of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification, and a supplemental type certificate (STC) shall be issued. DEFINITIONS/ACRONYMS: KTAS - Knots True Air Speed; EIS - Electronic Flight Instrumentation System; VORNAV - VHF Omni-directional Range Navigation; ADF - Automatic Direction Finder; DME - Distance Measuring Equipment; VOR - VHF Omni-directional Range; TCS - Touch Control Steering; SYNC - Synchronize; GPS - Global Positioning System. COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS - The requirements of Federal Aviation Regulation Parts 21, 23, 25, 33, 35, 36, and 43 shall be applicable to the modified aircraft in order to obtain FAA certification. ARTNC Characteristics 561, Code of Federal Regulations 40, and FAA Advisory Circular 90-45A are also applicable. The aircraft shall he certified with an FAA supplemental type certificate (STC). The STC shall cover all unique aspects of the herein described modification/integration and shall be supplemental to the basic Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23, or Part 25, certification of the standard aircraft. The Standard Airworthiness Certificate and STC shall be the requirements for this aircraft. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS - The aircraft shall: Have passenger seats that are easily removed/installed to facilitate the configuration requirements of each mission; have an Environmental Control System (ECS) that is capable of maintaining cabin pressurization at an 8,000 foot operating service ceiling; be painted in accordance with best commercial practices utilizing a polyurethane base paint (e.g.. alumigrip) FED-STD-595; and be equipped with a Stormscope. CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS - Items covered by this specification shall be subjected to the following tests to determine compliance with all applicable requirements: DEA aircraft acceptance test; environmental tests; and FAA flight certification. SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS - Aircraft Flight Performance Requirements - The following performance requirements are mandatory: Range - 1,000 nautical miles with 60 minute fuel reserve; Speed - Cruise speed 240 KTAS as a minimum at altitude; Service Ceiling - 25,000 feet minimum based on optimum aircraft performance, and 17,500 feet minimum with single engine; Take Off - International Standard Atmosphere (ISA) day + l5?C (85?F) to ISA +. 20?C (95?F) Ground roll<2,000 feet; Crew - two crew members (pilot/co-pilot); Equipment - survival gear, baggage and law enforcement equipment totaling 300 lbs.; Payload - Minimum of 5 passengers; maximum of 2,000 lbs. payload capacity; maximum Gross Take Off Weight - (<12,000 lbs.) includes aircraft basic empty weight, payload, crew and maximum fuel/oil/hydraulic fluids; Maintain Minimum Enroute Altitude (MEA) of 10,000 feet with single engine; Operate on unimproved landing strips; Service Life - Minimum of 15,000 operating hours. Instrumentation Package - The Instrumentation Package shall have: 2 tube EFIS, Collins 84; Davtron 811B-24 clock at Pilot and Copilot positions; Backup airspeed and altitude indicators shall operate independent of the primary electrical systems; Backup attitude reference indicator. Communication/Navigation Equipment - The communication/navigation equipment shall he the standard Collins Pro-Line II or equivalent equipment, to include: Dual VORNAV; Dual ADF; Radio Altimeter; Encoding Altimeter; Dual Compass; Dual DME with Hold Functions; Dual Marker Beacons; Dual RMI - Both VOR and ADF; Dual Transponder with Mode C and S; Air Data Computer; ELT (Emergency Locator Transmitter); Wulfsburg GNSX - LS GPS (will be provided as Government Furnished Equipment). Intercommunications Systems (ICS) - The Intercommunication System shall permit two-way communication between pilot, and co-pilot. The pilot and co-pilot shall have both transmit and receive capability on all RF communication systems. A rotating selector clearly marked with ICS, VHF 1, VHF 2. HF and FM shall be provided for audio selection. The pilot and co-pilot shall have individual speakers. The cabin area shall have a sufficient number of speakers so that each passenger can hear all announcements. Auto Pilot System - The aircraft shall have a 3-axis autopilot system with the following modes of operation: Heading, navigation, approach, backcourse, altitude hold, altitude select, indicated airspeed hold, vertical airspeed hold, vertical trim, soft ride, yaw damper. command roll. ? turn, go around, and test; Navigation mode to couple with VOR/DME, and GPS; TCS, SYNC, and disconnect available to both pilot and co-pilot; Flight Director - Pilot and Co-pilot. The aircraft that will be provided as trade-in are (1) 1999 Pilatus PC-12/45, Serial No. 248; (2) 1999 Pilatus PC-12, Serial No. 246; and (3) 2001 Pilatus PC-12/45, Serial No. 395. Interested parties may inspect these aircraft by contacting Paul Pitts, Training Officer, at (817) 837-2052, or Ben Dixson, Quality Assurance Specialist, at (817) 837-2058. A list of specifics on each aircraft's maintenance and flight history may also be obtained by contacting one of the aforementioned persons. Interested companies/individuals need to contact Paul Pitts at (817) 837-2052 no later than January 3, 2002. This is a sources sought notice only and does not commit the government to any action. Any actual request for a sale/exchange will be posted as a separate presolicitation notice.
- Place of Performance
- Address: Drug Enforcement Administration, Aviation Division, Fort Worth, Texas
- Zip Code: 76177
- Country: US
- Zip Code: 76177
- Record
- SN00221343-W 20021213/021211213250 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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