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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF OCTOBER 03, 2008 FBO #2503
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J -- RFI A-10 PACIFIC IN-THEATER DEPOT - Draft PWS A-10 PACIFIC IN-THEATER DEPOT

Notice Date

10/1/2008
 

Notice Type

Draft PWS A-10 PACIFIC IN-THEATER DEPOT
 

NAICS

488190 — Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
 

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Hill AFB OO-ALC, OO-ALC/PKXB, 6038 Aspen Ave (Bldg 1289), Hill AFB, Utah, 84056
 

ZIP Code

84056
 

Solicitation Number

DRAFT_RFP_A-10_PACAF
 

Archive Date

11/6/2008
 

Point of Contact

William G. Sholler,, Phone: (801)775-5700, Corey A. Davis,, Phone: (801)777-8414
 

E-Mail Address

william.sholler@hill.af.mil, corey.davis@hill.af.mil
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION - PACAF SCOPE The purpose of this notice is to obtain information from interested industry sources to aid the U.S. Government in the development of the contracting strategy and Performance Work Statement (PWS) for in-theater depot maintenance services. This requirement will support United States Air Force A-10C aircraft stationed at Osan Air Base, Republic of South Korea. THIS IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The information requested is for planning purposes only and DOES NOT COMMIT the U.S. Government to provide compensation for information requested nor does it commit the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. This notice does not provide any direction nor does it change any contractual obligations to sources currently under contract with the U.S. Government. BACKGROUND The A/OA-10 Thunderbolt II, commonly known as the Warthog, is a highly maneuverable, low-altitude, close air support aircraft built around a 30mm seven-barrel Gatling gun and powered by two General Electric TF34-GE-100 turbofans. The aircraft is designed for combat survivability and can employ a variety of free-fall and precision guided munitions as well as a full compliment of self-protection chaff and flares. The first production Fairchild Republic A-10A was delivered to the United States Air Force (USAF) in October 1975 and achieved Initial Operating Capability in 1977. In 2006, the USAF began modifying A-10A aircraft with the Precision Engagement (PE) modification which adds upgraded cockpit displays, digital stores management, advanced targeting pod integration, and other improvements. Precision engagement modified aircraft are designated as the A-10C. The A-10C has surpassed its original design life but has been tasked to remain in service with the USAF until at least 2028. However, as result of the 30+ years of operational service, the aircraft is yielding to the effects of fatigue and corrosion. To extend the life of the aircraft, the USAF has implemented depot-level maintenance inspection/repair programs for the wing, fuselage, nacelle, and other fatigue-critical components. These inspection/repair programs are designated as the Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) and Scheduled Structure Inspection (SSI). SLEP is a once-per aircraft procedure that began in Fiscal Year 2002 (FY02) and is scheduled to be completed on all aircraft by Fiscal Year 2013 (FY13). Once an aircraft has undergone SLEP, an SSI will be accomplished every 2000 flying hours or 1600 landings, or 8 years (whichever comes first) until the end of its service life. Since 1993, the United States Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) has operated a squadron of approximately 27 A/OA-10 aircraft. These aircraft are operated, maintained, and employed by the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Base, Republic of South Korea. To reduce the costs and issues associated with ferrying aircraft from Osan AB to the Continental United States for depot level maintenance, PACAF requested the establishment of a contractor depot facility within the Korean theater. In 2001, the A/OA-10 System Program Office (SPO) awarded a contract through fair and open competition to establish an in-theater depot facility to support PACAF A-10 aircraft. The period of performance on the existing depot-services contract is nearing conclusion. As required by U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations, the A/OA-10 SPO is pursuing a follow-on competition to select a contractor to perform the requested in-theater depot services beginning in FY10. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS The A/OA-10 System Program Office is seeking interested sources to provide in-theater depot maintenance support for the 27 PACAF A-10C aircraft. Depot-level maintenance is defined as that materiel maintenance requiring major overhaul or a complete rebuilding of parts, assemblies, subassemblies, and end items, including the manufacture of parts, modifications, testing, and reclamation as required. Depot maintenance serves to support lower categories of maintenance by providing technical assistance and performing that maintenance beyond the responsibility or capability of lower levels of maintenance. The specific work requirements to be accomplished on this proposed contract order are outlined in the attached PWS. This PWS is still in draft form and is subject to change. Please note that the work requirements in the work specification attachments for aircraft paint, SLEP and SSI have been removed from the PWS for the purpose of this RFI. These attachments will contain the specific inspection criteria and additional work requirements for these services. Please direct any questions related to the work requirements for these efforts to the Contracting Representative listed in this RFI. The U.S Government intends to make a single award to a technically responsive source with a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity type contract. The estimated workload is 3-6 aircraft inductions per fiscal year for SSI plus occasional drop-in maintenance and Contract Field Team deployments as necessary. Installation of the Precision Engagement modification for all 27 aircraft is currently forecasted to be accomplished over the first two years of the contract period (FY10-11). In order to be considered for this workload, a qualified offeror must operate the proposed depot maintenance facility within unrefueled A-10 flight range (approximately 400 Nautical Miles) of Osan AB, Republic of South Korea. INSRUCTIONS FOR INTERESTED SOURCES This Request for Information (RFI) is an invitation for all interested and qualified sources to review the draft PWS and provide the USAF A-10 Program Office feedback and other information to be considered for planning purposes. In addition, you may ask questions regarding this requirement which will be answered by the USAF A-10 System Program Office (SPO) and posted as updates to this notice. All responses should be submitted to the U.S. Government Contracting representative listed below. Please review the draft PWS in its entirety and provide comments and feedback to include recommended additions, deletions, or revisions that you feel should be considered by the USAF. If you choose, you may insert comments directly into the Microsoft Word copy of the PWS and submit them electronically to the Contracting representative listed below. The USAF A-10 SPO is most interested in the following topics with respect to the PWS: 1. Is the requirement/scope clearly stated and understandable? 2. Are all requirements/instructions clear and unambiguous to a maintenance facility? 3. Are there any areas where the government is being too restrictive and not permitting the use of commercial best practices or industry standards? 4. Is sufficient detail provided throughout the document to prepare an accurate proposal? 5. Do any requirements seem unreasonable or unrealistic? 6. Are there any additional requirements that should be added to help ensure that the government meets its contract objectives and receives a quality deliverable? In addition to feedback on the PWS, the USAF A-10 Program Office is also interested in receiving responses to the following questions: 1. This contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity requirement. The government is aware that industry would prefer the largest minimum quantity of orders possible to be guaranteed on the contract ordering period. Given an estimated workload of 3-6 aircraft inductions per year for SLEP/SSI, please comment on the impact to a price proposal if the minimum quantity was set at one aircraft induction per year versus three aircraft per year. 2. What kind of import/export fees or restrictions may be imposed on this contract by the host nation in which your maintenance facility is or is to be located? Please reference or provide any applicable agreements between the host nation and the U.S. Government. 3. What kind of learning curve should be expected for this requirement? What effect will the expected learning curve have on the flow days for completing an aircraft delivery? 4. For other than incumbent contractors, what is the estimated stand-up period after contract award to be ready to induct the first aircraft? Please comment on various considerations such as configuring a facility, obtaining necessary equipment/materials, training a work force, etcetera. What kind of ideas/options may be available to minimize the stand-up period? 5. What kind of source selection criteria should the Government consider using in the solicitation to select a contractor that is qualified, capable, and can provide the "best value" to the Government? 6. Are there any aspects of this requirement where a contractor could suggest additional value to the government above and beyond what the government is currently requesting? 7. Given that the U.S. Government is under a tight schedule to meet the desired contract award date, do you feel it is desirable/beneficial for the government to issue a draft RFP prior the formal RFP? Please comment on the perceived benefits and consequences of a draft RFP for this effort. 8. For commercial aircraft repair contracts similar in nature to this requirement, what kinds of warranty terms are included for the work performed? 9. What kind of contractor performance assessment metrics are used in commercial aircraft repair contracts to assess the quality and timeliness of the work performed? 10. Do you foresee any specific problems with diminishing sources of supply or problems procuring any needed materials/equipment? 11. Past experience has revealed issues with providing foreign contractors U.S. Air Force Technical Orders (TOs). What is your experience dealing with technical data on U.S. Government contracts? What suggestions can you offer to reduce problems associated with foreign contractors obtaining/managing a TO library? 12. The government is interested in including incentive-fee terms in this contract which would provide additional compensation to the contractor for meeting schedule and/or quality/performance objectives. Do you feel it is desirable to include such terms? What kind of objectives and assessment metrics should be included in the contract to provide the basis for the incentive-fee? Are there any applicable examples of similar terms used in commercial contracts? 13. If you consider yourself a qualified source for this requirement but for whatever reason do not intend to bid on this requirement, what is your main reason(s) for not bidding? What can the government do to make this requirement more attractive? 14. Are you interested in attending an Industry Day at Hill AFB, Utah to discuss this requirement directly with the USAF A-10 Program Office? Any information provided to the U.S. Government in response to this RFI is for planning purposes only and will not be used as a selection consideration factor in this or any other U.S. Government contract competition. Should the U.S. Government elect to pursue the subject requirement, a formal Request for Proposal will be released at a later date. Please direct all questions related to this synopsis to the U.S. Government Contracting Officer listed below. With the exception of questions posed regarding this requirement which will be answered and posted as updates to this RFI, all other information provided in response to this RFI will be treated as Contractor Proprietary and protected as such. We thank you for taking the time to review this requirement and provide your feedback and recommendations. The information collected will greatly assist the U.S. Government in assuring the success of this planned solicitation. If you have any questions regarding this RFI or the subject requirement, please contact the contracting representative below. Please check back for any updates and answers to questions that have been posed. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN COB OCTOBER 22, 2008 Primary Point of Contact: Bill Sholler 538 ACSG/PK 6072 Fir Ave. Bldg 1233 Hill AFB, UT 84056-5820 William.Sholler@hill.af.mil Phone: (801)775-5700 (no collect calls) Fax: (801)777-6172 Secondary Point of Contact: Corey A. Davis, Contract Specialist corey.davis@hill.af.mil Phone: (801)777-8414 Fax: (801)777-6172
 

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Document(s)

Draft PWS A-10 PACIFIC IN-THEATER DEPOT
 

File Name: This PWS defines depot-level maintenance requirements to sustain U.S. Air Force A-10 aircraft operated by the 51st Fighter Wing, Osan Air Force Base, Korea. (A-10 OCONUS Depot PWS RevD RFI-PACAF.docx)

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Place of Performance

Address: Pacific Air Force (PACAF) Korean Peninsula Vicinity TBD, United States
 

Record

SN01686872-W 20081003/081001222837-516f7cbfcdc945de12ae2112bbc144b4 (fbodaily.com)
 

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