PRESOL | J | This requirement is for the Application Layer for Integrated Modification, Operation and Maintenance Support (IMOMS) of Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs) and Cockpit procedure Trainers (CPTs)

FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 02, 2003 FBO #0455
SOLICITATION NOTICE

J -- This requirement is for the Application Layer for Integrated Modification, Operation and Maintenance Support (IMOMS) of Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs) and Cockpit procedure Trainers (CPTs)

Notice Date: 2/28/2003
Notice Type: Solicitation Notice
Contracting Office: Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard (USCG), Commanding Officer, USCG Aircraft Repair & Supply Center, HU25, HH65, H60J, C130 or Support Procurement Building 79, 75, 79, 78, or 63, Elizabeth City, NC, 27909-5001
ZIP Code: 27909-5001
Solicitation Number: DTCG38-03-R-S00001
Response Due: 4/2/2003
Point of Contact: Gus Holzmiller, Support Contracting Officer, Phone 252-335-6436, Fax 252-335-6840, - Peter Thomas, Support Contract Specialist, Phone 252-335-6643, Fax 252-335-6840,
E-Mail Address: gholzmiller@arsc.uscg.mil, pthomas@arsc.uscg.mil
Small Business Set-Aside: Total Small Business
Description: The US Coast Guard Aircraft Repair & Supply Center in Elizabeth City, NC has a requirement for the Application Layer for Integrated Modification, Operation and Maintenance Support (IMOMS) of Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs) located at the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Training Center (ATC), Mobile, Alabama. The Request for Proposal (RFP) number is DTCG38-03-R-S00001 will be issued on 04 March 2003 and will close on 02 April 2003 which can be viewed on AR&SC website http://www.uscg.mil/hq/arsc/index.htm. This requirement is a 100 percent total small business set-aside. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 488190 with a small business size standard of $6 million. The proposed contract will be awarded utilizing best value source selection procedures and will consist of a one (1) year base period and four one year option periods for a maximum period of five years. The best value source selection criteria will consist of technical approach, experience, past performance and price. ATC Mobile currently utilizes three OFTs, HU-25, HH-60 and HH-65, to cycle over 700 students through Aviator Transition, Re-Qualification, and Proficiency Courses annually. These training devices require maintenance, operation, and modification support that is outside the scope of a Contractor Operation and Maintenance Support (COMS) Contract. The request for proposals is being issued with the intent to award a Time and Materials Contract. The Contractor shall provide all necessary personnel to perform the tasks delineated in the SOW. As the only USCG site with OFT resources, daily OFT performance is critical for a steady pipeline of mission ready aviators necessary to meet USCG national security responsibilities. Hence, the Government requires experienced Site Personnel who are multi-disciplined and cross-trained to provide modification, operation and maintenance services on the training devices. The following key personnel are considered essential to the work being performed hereunder: Project Manager, Site Manager, Trainer Operators/Maintenance Personnel, Modification/Engineering Personnel, Subject Matter Experts. Resumes or Personnel Data Forms (PDFs) are required for key personnel. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing IMOMS of flight training systems. These efforts shall improve reliability and maintainability of FTS hardware and software, which shall reflect the functionality and dynamics of actual operational aircraft. The Contractor shall maintain the trainers in a fully operational status during contracted training time (CTT). When a trainer problem arises, all effort shall be placed on restoring the trainer to a fully operational status or partial mission capable (PMC) status until required equipment can be made fully operational. The Contractor shall provide all personnel and management required to support the following efforts: Mobilization, Operation, Maintenance, Modification, & Transition. After award, the Contracting Officer must approve replacement or diverting of any of the key personnel at least thirty (30) days in advance of the action. Offerors shall estimate the total number of hours and hourly wage rates required per labor category and include it in their proposal. The hourly rates for each category shall be established in a Forward Pricing Agreement for billing purposes. This requirement is subject to the provisions of the Service Contract Act and a Department of Labor Wage Determination will be provided with the solicitation. Upon contract award, the MAXIMUM CONTRACT CEILING PRICE will be established for the base period and each of the option years. The full text of provisions/clauses referenced in the solicitation may be accessed electronically via Internet at http://www.deskbook.osd.mil. Closing date/time for submission of proposals is 02 April 2003 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Submit to Aircraft Repair and Supply Center, Chief of Contracting Office Building 63, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001, Attn: David Padgett. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by this agency. The telefax number is 252-335-6840. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System assigned rating is DO-A1. Attention: Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBES)! The Department of Transportation (DOT), Short-term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the forms of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address: http://osdbuweb.dot.gov. Current Point of Contact David Padgett, Supply System Analysis, Phone 252-335-6514, Fax 252-335-6840, Email DPadgett@arsc.uscg.mil - A.J. Holzmiller, Contracting Officer, (252) 335-6436 Fax 252-335-6840, Email GHolzmiller@arsc.uscg.mil
Web Link: Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.eps.gov/spg/DOT/USCG/USCGARSC/DTCG38-03-R-S00001/listing.html)
Place of Performance: Address: United States Coast Guard (USCG) Aviation Training Center (ATC) Mobile Alabama; Zip Code: 36608-8322; Country: United States
Record: SN00267322-F 20030302/030301141437 (fbodaily.com)
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J -- This requirement is for the Application Layer for Integrated Modification, Operation and Maintenance Support (IMOMS) of Operational Flight Trainers (OFTs) and Cockpit procedure Trainers (CPTs)