SOURCES SOUGHT
15 -- Screener Aircraft for the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps
- Notice Date
- 10/17/2008
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, ASC - Aeronautical Systems Center, 1970 Monahan Way, BLDG11AWright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7211
- ZIP Code
- 45433-7211
- Solicitation Number
- PIXS5885
- Response Due
- 10/31/2008
- Archive Date
- 11/30/2008
- Point of Contact
- Faye Diltz, 937-904-4165<br />
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Screener Aircraft for the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps CAUTIONThis market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities and experience to meet the requirements for production of four Screener aircraft. This is an unclassified effort open to foreign sources. Contractors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government does not guarantee that any award will result from this Sources Sought Synopsis. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. INSTRUCTIONS1. Below is a document containing a description of the Screener Aircraft Requirements, and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your companys capability.2.If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your companys capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.).3.Potential contractors may propose more than one aircraft, but each one proposed must be in separate responses.4.Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTIONSCREENER AIRCRAFTThe Air Force is conducting a market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements to produce Flight Screener aircraft to support Afghan National Army Air Corps (ANAAC). The acquisition strategy is to buy four screener aircraft. The planned award date for the contract is FY09 with delivery of aircraft in FY10. All flight screening aircraft will be based and operate out of the Kabul International Airport in Kabul, Afghanistan. Aircraft must have an established sustainment system in place and be able to use a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract in the country of Afghanistan for ANAAC. The following list shows all the critical requirements. Aircraft must meet all of the requirements listed below:1. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified for normal category or higher.2.New manufacture airframe and engine.3.Tricycle, non-retracting gear.4.Single engine, capable of burning JP-8.5.Minimum crosswind capability: 15 knots.6.Aircraft Weight & Balance: For Center of Gravity (CG) and maximum takeoff weight considerations: As light as one solo student weighing from 113 pounds to 277 pounds, or two aircrew weighing a total of 450 pounds (which includes flight suit, boots and checklists, but does not include survival equipment stored on the aircraft).7.Climb rate: 300 feet per minute (FPM) at 10,000 feet density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the fuel to complete a 1:30 (time) training mission.8.Area performance: perform a sustained level 45 degree banked turn at 10,000 feet density altitude.9.Aborted takeoff: At 10,000 feet density altitude, zero headwind, dry runway, at maximum mission weight, (accelerate to rotation speed (Vr) using normal takeoff procedures, pause two seconds, reduce power to idle, and stop the aircraft within 3,500 feet) using maximum braking. (Reverse thrust is not considered.)10.Aircrew size: Shall accommodate students 64 to 77 inches tall, and sitting heights of 34 to 40 inches.11.Avionics: Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)-capable Garmin G1000 primary flight instrumentation and displays, Dual Communication with single Navigation; Operating-Time meter (Hobbs, DATCON, or equivalent); Mode C reporting transponder, Global Positioning System (GPS), audio panel and integral intercom meeting U.S. Military Standards.12.Stall: Aircraft must maintain aileron rudder effectiveness throughout stalls under the following circumstances:a. Trim aircraft for 1.3 Vstall.b.Bleed airspeed at 1-2 Knots Indicated Air Speed (KIAS)/second (un-accelerated stall).c.Perform straight ahead and turning stalls.d.Perform stalls power on (full power) and power idle.e.Perform stalls clean and in normal landing configuration.f.Perform stalls coordinated and uncoordinated (full rudder and opposite aileron held for one second at time of stall).13. Aircraft flight controls: All aircraft flight and fuel controls, and critical/essential circuit breakers must be accessible from both seats, with seat belts/shoulder harnesses fastened. The following attributes are desirable for the aircraft. These features are not mandatory, but will enhance the chances of the responder to win the future production award:1. Air conditioning.2.Fuel burn rate of 11 gallons per hour (gph) or less.3.Continuous cruise speed: 130 Knot True Air Speed (KTAS) at 8,500 feet on a standard day at initial cruise weight.4.Nose wheel steering.5.Flight visibility: Aircraft must allow a full 270 horizontal degree field of view, field centered on the nose of the aircraft. Minimal obstructions permitted, i.e., window frames and canopy rails.6.Climb rate: 500 FPM at 10,000 feet density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the initial mission fuel.7.Aborted takeoff: During the aborted takeoff listed above, aircraft comes to a full stop within 3,000 feet.8.Instrumentation: All aircraft controls and instruments must be visible and accessible from both seats, with seat belts/shoulder harnesses fastened.9.Stability and control: Aircraft must meet minimum longitudinal static stability constraints (speed stability):a. For stick controllers, aircraft must display a minimum of 0.12 pounds per knot speed stability from a trim airspeed of 100 Knots Indicated Air Speed (KIAS) through +/30 KIAS from trim.b.For yoke controllers, aircraft must display a minimum of 0.25 pounds per knot speed stability from a trim airspeed of 100 KIAS through +/30 KIAS from trim. CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEYPart I, Business InformationPlease provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners: Company Name:Address:Point of Contact:CAGE Code (Government contractor):A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership)Phone Number:Email address:Web Page URLSize of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336411 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:Small Business(Yes/No)Woman Owned Small Business(Yes/No)Small Disadvantaged Business(Yes/No)8(a) Certified(Yes/No)HUB Zone Certified(Yes/No)Veteran Owned Small Business(Yes/No)Service Disabled Veteran Small Business(Yes/No)Central Contractor Registration (CCR)(Yes/No) Written responses, no facsimiles or emails are acceptable. Replies must be received no later than 3:00 pm EDT, Friday, 31 October 2008. Two copies of your responses should be mailed to:877 AESG/SYI FMSAttn: Frederick Rueth (Contractor, PESystems)1970 Monahan WayWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433Phone: (937) 904-4465Email: frederick.rueth@wpafb.af.milProspective contractors should provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) of what it would cost to buy the four screener aircraft with the mandatory requirements. Contractors should also provide a ROM for each of the desirable attributes listed above in this announcement.For administrative and contractual questions contact Faye Diltz (937) 674-4165, faye.diltz@wpafb.af.mil. For technical questions, contact Frederick Rueth. Part II, Capability Survey QuestionsGENERAL CAPABILITY QUESTIONS:Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and the nature of the goods and/or services you provide.Describe briefly your companys past experience on previous projects (not to exceed 5 examples) similar in complexity to this requirement. Include a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, and (if government work) contract number, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your product from being a viable solution to our requirement?Submission should include the FAA-approved Pilot Operating Handbook (POH) for the proposed Screener aircraft. HARDWARE PRODUCTION QUESTIONS:Describe briefly your current capability and past experience in the manufacturing/fabrication of aircraft.What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise).COMMERCIALITY QUESTIONS:Are there any commercial business practices unique to your industry? If so, please describe.Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.Is the product a commercial item as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101, or is it a variant of one? Is your product available commercially? Please describe how your product meets this definition.Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement. For more information on "Screener Aircraft for the Afghanistan National Army Air Corps", please refer to: https://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs_solicitation.asp?id=5885
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