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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 22, 2006 FBO #1791
SOURCES SOUGHT

R -- PSC - Fixed Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator, Patrick AFB, FL

Notice Date

10/20/2006
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

NAICS

541990 — All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
 

Contracting Office

Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, DC, 20520
 

ZIP Code

20520
 

Solicitation Number

PSC-06-035B
 

Response Due

11/20/2006
 

Archive Date

12/5/2006
 

Description

You have received this "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC you may contact the DOS Official named in the cover letter of this solicitation. The number of pages contained in this electronic copy may not exactly correspond to the hard paper copy, although generally all the information is contained herein. The Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. Fixed-Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator, Patrick AFB, Florida ISSUANCE DATE: October 20, 2006 CLOSING DATE: November 20, 2006 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-06-035B (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking proposals (Standard Form 171's or OF 612?s) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Any questions may be directed to Larry S. Parr, Senior Consultant, INL/RM/MS, DOS, email parrls@state.gov, FAX No. (202)776-8686, or Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202)776-8686 or E-Mail hayes-crowmp2@state.gov. Application should be sent via Fed Ex or DHL. Applications sent via the US MAIL may NOT be received in time. All applications may be submitted by fax, email OR courier to: Larry S. Parr, INL/RM/MS Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Room 104, Navy Hill South Washington, D.C. 20520 ADDITIONALLY: A copy of the application should be sent to Doug Aslett, aslettzd@inlfl.state.gov. If sent by fax or email, an original is not required. Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Along with the SF171 or OF 612, applicants shall provide a resume and three written references including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures which accompany their proposals. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any submissions made via e-mail must be in WordPerfect 5.1 or Word 97. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-06-035B (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: October 20, 2006 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: November 20, 2006 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:00 PM Eastern local time 4. POSITION TITLE: Fixed-Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator 5. MARKET VALUE: GS13 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: February 07 - February 08, with 4 one year renewal options. 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Patrick AFB, Florida 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below Fixed-Wing Flight Test Maintenance Evaluator (PSC) Patrick AFB, Florida A. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Central and South America. INL/A performs this mission using a fleet of more than one hundred and eighty (180) fixed and rotary-wing aircraft, more than 1100 contractor personnel, and 52 government and personal services contractor personnel, operating in the United States, Pakistan, Afghanistan and various Latin American countries. PURPOSE: The purpose of this personal service contract position is to serve as the Fixed Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator under the supervision of the INL/A Maintenance Manager. The incumbent will provide maintenance test flight academic and flight instruction in both single and dual engine fixed-wing aircraft, oversee contractor and host nation fixed-wing maintenance test flight academic and flight training and administer the Department of State Fixed-Wing Maintenance Test Flight Standardization Program. The contractor employee is required to develop, coordinate, and implement the maintenance test flight standardization program for U.S. Government, contractor, and host nation pilots. Performs position reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of maintenance related plans, policies and procedures for organizing, training, and deploying aircraft assets within or to OCONUS locations. The INL/A fleet of fixed-wing aircraft include: Air Tractor AT-802, Turbo Thrush T-65, C208 Caravan, OV-10D, Beech 1900 and the C-27. 2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR The Fixed-Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator will: A. Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fixed-wing maintenance test flight standardization program for the Office of Aviation. B. Provide academic and flight instruction to pilots assigned to perform maintenance test pilot duties at Patrick AFB, Florida and / or OCONUS locations. Training includes the full range of maintenance procedures, theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual flight practice. Apply the ?Fundamentals of Instruction? as listed in the FAA Flight Instructor?s Handbook during flight training. Demonstrate the standard method of accomplishing flight tasks in accordance with the appropriate aircraft Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). C. Provide instruction to and or evaluate fixed-wing Maintenance Test Pilots, Contractor Maintenance Test Pilots/Maintenance Test Flight Evaluators, and Host Nation Maintenance Test Pilots/Maintenance Test Flight Evaluators on the DoS INL/A Maintenance Test Flight Program. Training includes instruction in DoS flight operating rules, use of the Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, use of the Aircrew Training Manual (ATM), use of maintenance test flight manuals, use of maintenance manuals/troubleshooting guides, and maintenance test pilot standardization program management. D. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Maintenance Test Pilot Standardization Program. Through the contractor, establish maintenance test pilot training programs to ensure maximum utilization of training facilities, adherence to training standards, and to avoid duplication of training effort. E. Collect, review, and disseminate data on maintenance test flight procedures, techniques, and policy in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to keep abreast of current policies, procedures, and rules that pertain to the INL/A maintenance test pilot standardization program. F. Perform contract oversight of contractor fixed wing maintenance test pilot training and standardization. Ensure that contractor maintenance test pilots/maintenance test flight evaluators conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Maintenance Test Pilot Standardization Program. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer?s Representative. G. Perform maintenance test flight duties as a fixed-wing Pilot-in-Command, Maintenance Test Pilot, and Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator. Flight duties include day, night unaided, and with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) in both visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Actual tasks may include tactical flying (below 50 feet), contour flying (50 to 100 feet above ground level {AGL}), and low-level flying (between 100 and 500 feet above ground level {AGL}), emergency procedures training tasks, and maintenance test flight tasks. H. Perform staff functions associated with establishment and implementation of plans for all aspects of the acquisition, operation, maintenance, and logistical sustainment of the various aircraft in their respective CONUS/OCONUS locations. 3. REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A. U.S. citizen, subject to State Department Secret level security clearance; B. General knowledge of the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Program, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents; C. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830; D. Knowledge of maintenance test flight programs and procedures for aircraft utilized in a counter-narcotics operation; to include, the capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of INL/A aircraft. Must have extensive experience as a maintenance test pilot and/or maintenance test flight evaluator in the training and standardization of maintenance test pilots within a formal Aircrew Training Program; E. Demonstrated skill in the operation of single and dual engine fixed-wing aircraft as a Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator. The incumbent should possess experience as a military or civil fixed-wing maintenance test pilot and/or maintenance test flight evaluator. Documented certification as a U.S. FAA Commercial Pilot-Instrument. Experience as a military Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner or certification as a Civil Flight Instructor (CFI) and Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) is desirable; F. Qualification in AT 802 / OV-10 aircraft is highly desirable; G. Qualification in C27 / C208 is desirable; H. Ability to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and skill, via oral/written/flight performance evaluations/examinations in accordance with the established DoS INL/A Aircrew Training Program; I. Knowledge of the Spanish language is desirable; J. Knowledge of and skill in operation of desktop computer based word processing systems is desirable. 4. REQUIRED COMPLEXITY OF THE POSITION A. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1. The Contractor employee performs fixed-wing maintenance test pilot standardization oversight of U.S. Government, contractor and host nation maintenance test pilots operating in six countries and at multiple forward operating locations. 2. The contractor employee develops multi-national/multi-cultural fixed-wing maintenance test pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures for INL/A. Coordinates recommendations from standardization committees, consults with the INL/A Maintenance and Operations Managers regarding ongoing projects, provides guidance to contractor, host nation INL/A fixed-wing maintenance test flight evaluators and standardization instructor pilots, and oversees implementation of the program. 3. The contractor employee performs continuous analysis of ongoing programs to determine the requirement for new procedures/policies that will improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and flight safety of aircraft maintenance operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. B. The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity. As this is a flying position, the incumbent is required, in accordance with DoS INL/A Aircrew Training Program, to complete an FAA second class medical examination annually. C. The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar with some travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections/flight evaluations. Flight duties are performed in single and dual engine fixed-wing aircraft, the contractor employee may be required to perform flight duties at an OCONUS field site under primitive conditions. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities of the narco-traffickers and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. 5. EVALUATION A. Meets Minimum Qualifications: General knowledge of the Department of State INL/A Aircrew Training and Standardization Program. Specialized knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830. Specialized knowledge of maintenance test flight programs and procedures for aircraft utilized in a counter-narcotics operation. Formal training and extensive experience as a military or civil fixed wing maintenance test pilot and test flight evaluator. Extensive experience as a fixed wing maintenance test pilot in large, complex aviation organizations and experience in the training and standardization of maintenance test pilots within a formal aircrew-training program. Minimum of 1,500 flight hours of aircraft flight experience and qualified in one or more of the Air Wing?s fleet of fixed wing aircraft. Certification as a FAA Commercial Pilot with Instrument rating. B. Possesses Preferred Qualification: Experience as a military instructor pilot and instrument flight examiner or civil certification as a flight instructor (CFI) and flight instructor instrument (CFII) Knowledge of and skill in the operation of desk top computer word processing systems. Qualification in the C-27 as a pilot Knowledge of the Spanish language. C. Evaluation Criteria: Factor 1. Test Flight Standardization (25%). Offertory?s ability to: a. Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive fixed wing maintenance test flight standardization programs for the Department of State. b. Apply sound flight standardization and training management and maintenance test flight expertise. c. Develop multi-national/multi-cultural maintenance test pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures and coordinate recommendations from standardization committees. d. Consult with the Maintenance and Operations Managers regarding ongoing projects, providing guidance to the contractor-host nation-INL/A maintenance test pilots and maintenance test flight evaluators, and overseeing implementation of the Maintenance Test Pilot Aircrew Training Program (ATP). Factor 2. Contract Oversight (25%). Offertory?s ability to: a. Monitor/oversee contractor test flight instruction for fixed wing maintenance test pilots within a formal standardized maintenance test pilot training program. b. Ensure that contractor fixed wing aircraft maintenance test pilots/maintenance test flight evaluators conform to the standards of the INL/A Test Pilot Standardization Program. Factor 3. Flight Competency (25%) Offertory?s ability to: a. Perform flight duties in the Air Wing?s fixed wing as a Pilot in Command, MTP and MTFE. b. Perform flight duties during day, and night unaided in both visual and instrument meteorological conditions (VMC/IMC). Factor 4. Experience/Past Performance (25%): Offertory?s previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references) 6. COMPENSATION A. Compensation for the position will be negotiated as follows: Level of experience will dictate the salary level within the grade range. Entry level salary will normally be at the first step of the grade range for the position. However, consideration will be given to the successful applicant?s experience that is specifically relevant to the position to be filled. Number of years of relevant experience will determine at what step within the grade range the successful applicant will be compensated. B. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS: Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave
 

Place of Performance

Address: Department of State,, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs,, Office of Aviation (INL/A), Patrick AFB, Fl

Zip Code: 32925

Country: UNITED STATES
 

Record

SN01168630-W 20061022/061020220347 (fbodaily.com)
 

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