SOLICITATION NOTICE
V -- Airsupport for January 2003
- Notice Date
- 12/21/2002
- Notice Type
- Solicitation Notice
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, U.S. Special Operations Command, USASOC, ATTN:E-2929, Fort Bragg, NC, 28310
- ZIP Code
- 28310
- Solicitation Number
- USZA92-03-T-0006
- Response Due
- 1/6/2003
- Archive Date
- 1/21/2003
- Point of Contact
- Karen Glass, Contracting Officer, Phone 910-432-6145, Fax 910-432-9345, - Jane Sutherlin, Contracting Officer, Phone 910-432-2146, Fax 910-432-9345,
- E-Mail Address
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glasska@soc.mil, sutherlj@soc.mil
- Description
- 17(i). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, and FAR 13 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. 17(ii). The solicitation number USZA92-03-T-0006 is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). 17(iii). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-09. 17(iv) This procurement is unrestricted. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. 17(v). This action is to provide contract air support for the US Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg and surrounding areas for the month of January 2003. This support will provide augmentation to air support provided to the command by military aircraft. 17(vi) 1. The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools materials, supervision and other items and services necessary to perform the airsupport operations during the month of January 2003. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. The contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest. The contractor is cautioned that off duty active military personnel hired under this contract may be subject to permanent change of station (PCS) change in duty hours or deployment. Military Reservists and National Guard members may be subject to recall to active duty. Their absence at any time shall not constitute an excuse for nonperformance under this contract. The Government has the right to restrict the employment under the contract of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being or operational mission of the installation and its population. 2. The contractor shall ensure that employees have the following current and valid professional certifications before starting work. Pilot Qualifications- Minimum qualifications of pilots -- Both Pilot in Command and Second-in-Command will maintain at a minimum the qualification requirements of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulation. 3. OPERATIONS - Mission/Flight requirements vary. There are 6 identified missions to support Robin Sage: 2 Night Bundle Drops, approximate time 6 p.m. to 12 midnight,scheduled on 28 & 29 Jan; 2 Day time Bundle Drops, LX's, Personnel and possibly HALO Drops - (Static Line Capable, GMRS), approximate time 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 28 & 29 Jan 03; and 2 Cadre Train-up (1) Night time Bundle Drops, LZ's, Personnel Drops and possibly HALO drops (Static Line Capable, GMRS), approximate time 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. on 15 Jan 03 and (1) Day time Bundle Drops, LZ's, Personnel Drops and possibly HALO drops (Static Line Capable, GMRS), approximate time 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 15 Jan 03. Additional flights may be required during the month. Dates and Times of all missions will be coordinated with the identified Point of Contact. The identified flights are in and around Ft Bragg and the Uhwarrie forest. 4. The Government will provide NO property/fuel. The contractor shall furnish everything required to perform this performance work statement. 5. DEFINITIONS - Government Flight Representative (GFR). A Government person that provides oversight and ensures contractor compliance with applicable provisions, contractor flights, designated procedures, and flight crewmember adherence to set standards. The GFR will be located at Fort Bragg, NC. The officer in aviation service (including operational and non-operational aviation positions) or Government civilian in aviation service to whom the approving authority has delegated responsibility for approval of contractor flights, procedures, flight crewmember/personnel and ensuring contractor compliance with applicable provisions of the GFR Operating Procedures Manual. COMBAT EQUIPPED JUMPER. An aircraft passenger rigged with a main parachute, reserve parachute, weapon, and ALICE pack (back-pack) to parachute from an aircraft. The planning weight for a combat equipped jumper is as follows: Weight of average jumper = 180 lbs., Weight of parachute with reserve = 40 lbs., Weight of ALICE pack and weapon = 80 lbs. Total Average Planning Weight per Combat Equipped Jumper = 300 lbs. PARADROP EQUIPMENT BUNDLE. These bundles are composed of equipment packed into a canvas container. The maximum container dimensions are 30" 66" 48". The bundle is dropped using a static line deployed parachute. Bundles are rigged in such a manner that when placed on the balance point of the jump platform, the parachute is on the top of the bundle or on the side of the bundle facing the center of the aircraft, based on the largest dimension. The maximum weight of the bundle is 500 lbs. MESSAGE PICKUP (MPU) Operation. The MPU sites are selected to meet or exceed all ground and air selection considerations IAW TC 31-24. The MPU operational procedures and techniques discussed below apply when using a STOL aircraft. Aircrew shall be able to: Locate the PZ, and be able to identify the PZ, the authentication signals on the PZ, and both far and near recognition signals. The reception committee must select an MPU that is accessible, secure, and safe. Air considerations of Terrain: General area shall be relatively free of obstacles, flat or rolling terrain is preferred; however in mountainous terrain use large valleys, flat ridges, and level plateaus, avoid small pockets and valleys surrounded by obstacles such as tall trees and hilly terrain, very difficult for the pilot to locate, approach from any direction is preferred, or a minimum of 45 degrees open quadrant on approach and departure ends, MPU PZ having a single clear line of approach is acceptable provided there is a level turning radius of 2-kilometers/1 nautical mile. Obstacles: Terrain obstacles are rising ground or hills more than 153 meters (500 feet) higher than the PZ surface, should not be closer than 6 kilometers (3NM), and must be reported; artificial obstacles 90 meters (300 feet) in height above PZ level not on the issue map within a radius 5 NM must be reported; approach and takeoff clearance is based on the decent and ascent STOL aircraft ratio, or the so-called glide and climb ratio, 1 to 11 ratio, and also is the same ratio for mask clearance on MPU operations. Size and surface area of the MPU site: MPU pickup zone is the safe area where the aircraft has descended to recovery altitude and is level, cleared to deploy the MPU retriever system, recover the MPU container from the MPU ground apparatus, and the aircraft initiates its ascent. The PZ area is the area where the ground committee places in the visual authentication marking system; the PZ minimum area in length is 92 meters (302 feet) and its minimum width is 23 meters (75 feet). The PZ surface must be reasonably leveled, obstacle free, vegetation should not exceed 0.3 meters (1 foot). In addition to the PZ length, mask clearance/ascent/descent ratio (1:11 for STOL aircraft) must be applied to the approach and departure ends in order to clear any obstacle surrounding the usable area. MPU PZ shoulder safety zone is the area on both sides of the PZ's outer edge, parallel to the PZ's long axis (minimum length 92 meters) and is extended laterally an additional 24 meters (79 feet). Its surface inside this given area must be clear of obstacles that exceed 1 meter. The purpose of the two shoulder safety zones is to allow the pilot lateral maneuvers, free of obstacles, to prevent the retrieve anchor point from entanglement during his approach and departure of the MPU operation. Additional ground consideration information is the surrounding area must be relatively free of obstacles to all a safe flight during approach and departure and to prevent entanglement of the retrieve hook and line. 6. Aircraft - The Contractor shall provide aircraft in support of this contract that will be maintained IAW FAR 91 subpart E. If this regulation does not apply to the Contractor due to an airworthiness maintenance program under a different regulation or part, USASOC will be notified prior to the execution of any service under this contract. The Government will determine the suitability of the maintenance program used by the service provider prior to beginning operations. Parachuting and/or Airborne Operations- Parachuting and/or Airborne operation will be conducted IAW FAR 105f USASOC Reg. 350-2, Training Airborne operations and FM 57-220 Static Line Parachuting Techniques and Training. 7. INSPECTIONS: The Contractor shall make available for inspection prior to any USASOC purchase order operations the following: Aircraft- The Contractor shall provide the Government with the type of maintenance program used, airframe and engine logbooks, airworthiness certificate, radio station license, registration, operators handbook, and weight and balance records and a list with the tail number(s) of the aircraft to be used. 8. REQUIRED BRIEFINGS: The contract pilot shall ensure required briefings are conducted as per USASOC reg. 350-2 and FM 57-220 for jump operations. For passenger operations/movement briefing will be conducted as per FAR 91.519. Pilots providing support for Government-owned aircraft shall conduct briefings IAW the GFR Operating Procedures Manual. 9. MISSION NOTICE. The Contractor may be requested to provide support above the currently identified missions. The Government representative, specified on the order, will provide the mission requirements to the Contractor. In no case shall the contractor perform work that is outside the scope of the contract or exceeds the funds available on the order unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. 10. MISSION PROFILES AND DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS - SPECIFIC TASKS; 10.1. Air Operations Practical Exercise - For this operation, the Contractor shall perform message pickup operations (MPU) during day and night, para-drops of equipment bundles and personnel (both day and night), and landing zone operations on field landing strips (both day and night) that have been marked for landing with infrared lights, railroad fuses, beanbag lights, or other expedient marking methods. During the conduct of these operations, the contractor shall utilize aircraft landing light(s). The Contractor shall ensure that the aircraft have the capability to talk with the ground party running the operation via VHF and/or UHF frequencies. The aircraft shall be configured to allow a military static line airborne exit of the aircraft whether through a side door or ramp with a linear anchor line cable that runs the length of the aircraft so as to support 20 combat equipped jumpers. The estimated time that is required to complete this operation is twelve hours. 10.2. Practice Airborne Infiltration Operations. For this operation, the aircraft shall have a minimum of 15 seats installed (side fold-up seats) and with an allowable cabin load capable of transporting 15 combat equipped jumpers with 2 non-combat equipped personnel. There will be between 150-200 total jumpers. The aircraft shall be configured to allow military static line airborne exit of the aircraft whether through a side door or ramp with a linear anchor line cable that runs the length of the aircraft so as to support 20 combat equipped jumpers. This operation is normally conducted during nighttime. The estimated time that is required to complete this operation is six hours. Pilots flying this operation shall brief the flight routes to personnel that will be jumping. The Contractor shall ensure that the aircraft shall have the capability to talk with the ground party running the operation via VHF and/or UHF frequencies. 10.3. Robin Sage Airborne Infiltration Operations. For this operation, every effort will be made to utilize military aircraft; however, in the event that military aircraft are not available, the contractor shall provide an aircraft that is capable of supporting the Robin Sage Airborne Infiltration requirements. For this operation, the aircraft shall have a minimum of 15 seats installed (side fold-up seats) and with an allowable cabin load capable of transporting 15 combat equipped jumpers with 2 non-combat equipped personnel. The Contractor shall ensure that the aircraft shall have the capability to talk with the ground party running the operation via VHF and/or UHF frequencies. The aircraft shall be configured to allow military static line airborne exit of the aircraft whether through a side door or ramp. The aircraft shall be able to complete two 1,500' above ground level lifts before having to refuel. This operation is normally conducted during nighttime. The estimated time that is required to complete this operation is six hours. The Contractor pilots that fly this operation shall brief the flight routes to personnel that will be jumping. 10.4. Robin Sage Re-supply Bundle Drop. For this operation, the aircraft shall be required to perform static line para-drops of equipment bundles onto drop zones from an altitude of 500' above ground level. This operation is conducted up to two consecutive nights. Two military personnel will spot the drop zones and push the bundles out of the aircraft. The drop zones will be marked with a standard NATO L. On each of the nights, the aircraft shall be capable of dropping 6 to 10 bundles with 2 lifts. The estimated time that is required to complete this operation for each night is four hours. The bundles will not exceed 400 lbs. Door size shall be 60 inches wide minimum. 10.5. Robin Sage Landing Zone and MPU Operations. For this operation, the aircraft shall perform the same landing zone (LZ) and MPU operations as outlined above. The operation will consist of a mixture of LZ and MPU operations that will total approximately twelve separate missions. The LZ portion of this mission will require the aircraft to land at various small field landing strips, which will often be during the night. The LZ portion of this operation will also require passenger transport of personnel not to exceed six individuals; therefore, for the LZ portion of this operation, the aircraft will be required to meet FAR Part 135. The aircraft shall also be required to have the capability to talk with the ground party running the operation via VHF and/or UHF frequencies. The estimated time that is required to complete this operation is seven hours. 10.6. Cadre Train up. For this operation, the aircraft shall be required to perform message pickup operations (MPU) during daylight hours, para-drops of equipment bundles and personnel (both static line and HALO) (both day and night), and landing zone operations on field landing strips (both day and night) that have been marked for landing with infrared lights, railroad fuses, beanbag lights, or other expedient marking methods. During the conduct of these operations, the aircraft will utilize aircraft landing light(s). The aircraft shall also be required to have the capability to talk with the ground party running the operation via VHF and/or UHF frequencies. The estimated time that is required to complete this operation is ten hours. 17(viii). FAR provisions and/or clauses referenced will be furnished in full text upon receipt of written request. Solicitation Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Oct 2000) hereby incorporated by reference. 17(ix). Solicitation Provision FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Jan 1999) is hereby incorporated, the evaluation factors are technical, past performance, and price. 17(x). Contractors are reminded to submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt 1, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Jul 02) with their quote. 17(xi). Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Feb 02) is hereby incorporated by reference. 17(xii). Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (May 02) is hereby incorporated by reference, as well as the following clauses cited in the clause which apply to this solicitation, 52.222-0026, Equal Opportunity (E.O. 11246), 52.222-35, Affirmative Action for Special Disabled and Vietnam Era Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers (29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on special Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era (38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, As amended (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.), 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq). 17(xiii). Additionally, the following clauses are applicable to this solicitation, 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 52.204-7004, Required Central Contractor Registration. 17(xiv). The Defense priorities and Allocations Systems (DPAS) assigned rating for this procurement is unrated. 17(xv). NA. 17(xvi). Signed and dated quotes referencing the RFQ number USZA92-03-T-0006 must be submitted, no later than 2:00 p.m. 6 January 2003, to Karen Glass at FAX (910) 432-9345. Your proposal must include the information on types and quantities of aircraft you are proposing for each flight operation identified. The Government anticipates a flight hour price schedule, you must specify the unit of measure used to price the service. The Government reserves the right to make Multiple awards. 17(xvii). Karen Glass is the point of contact regarding this solicitation, (910)432-6145, the alternate point of contact is Jane Sutherlin, (910)432-2146.
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