SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- Rotary Wing Standardization Pilot
- Notice Date
- 4/23/2009
- 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, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC09038INL
- Archive Date
- 6/8/2009
- Point of Contact
- Brian J. Schoellkopf,, Fax: 202-776-8686
- E-Mail Address
-
SchoellkopfBJ@state.gov
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- 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. ROTARY WING STANDARDIZATION PILOT ISSUANCE DATE: 04/23/2009 CLOSING DATE: 05/24/2009 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-038 (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 Brian Jay Schoellkopf, Contract Specialist, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail SchoellkopfBJ@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: Brian Jay Schoellkopf, INL/RM/MS, Navy Hill South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 SchoellkopfBJ@state.gov ADDITIONALLY, 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. Sincerely, Brian Jay Schoellkopf 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-038 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 04/23/2009 3. CLOSING DATE/TIME SPECIFIED: 05/24/2009 FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: 4:00 PM Eastern local time 4. POSITION TITLE: ROTARY WING STANDARDIZATION PILOT 5. MARKET VALUE: GS-13 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: July 2009 to July 2010 with option to extend 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Patrick Air Force Base, Melbourne, FL 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below General Statement of the Purpose of this Contract and Responsibilities of the Contractor BACKGROUND This position is located in the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. The Office of Aviation provides planning, operational and logistical support and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation programs in Central and South America, Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, Contractor personnel, and Government and personal services contractor personnel, operating in the United States and various countries. PURPOSE The purpose of this professional services contract position is to serve as the Rotary Wing Standardization Pilot for the Office of Aviation; to provide academic and flight instruction in single or multi-engine helicopters; to oversee contractor and host nation rotary wing academic and flight training; and to administer the Department of State Rotary Wing Standardization Program. The Contractor employee is required to develop, coordinate, and implement the flight standardization program for U.S. Government, contractor, and host nation rotary wing pilots. Position reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of plans, policies and procedures for organizing, training, and deploying rotary wing assets within or to OCONUS locations. STATEMENT OF WORK Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive Rotary Wing Flight Standardization program for the Office of Aviation. Provide academic and flight instruction to USG personnel assigned to perform rotary wing pilot duties at Patrick AFB, Florida or OCONUS locations. Training includes the full range of 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 Rotary Wing Aircrew Training Manual (ATM). Provide instruction to and or evaluate USG personnel, DoS Flight Instructors/Standardization Instructor Pilots, Contractor Standardization Instructor Pilots, and Host Nation Standardization Instructor Pilots on the DoS INL Office of Aviation Flight Standardization 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), and standardization program management. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Rotary Wing Standardization Program. Through the contractor rotary wing standardization instructor pilot, establish training programs to ensure maximum utilization of training facilities, adherence to training standards, and to avoid duplication of training effort. Collect, review, and disseminate data on rotary wing tactics, techniques, and employment 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 Office of Aviation rotary wing standardization program. Perform contract oversight of contractor rotary wing flight training and standardization. Ensure that contractor pilots, flight instructors, and standardization instructor pilots conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Rotary Wing Standardization Program. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Perform flight duties as a Helicopter Pilot-in-Command, Flight Instructor, Instrument Evaluator/Examiner, and Standardization Instructor Pilot. 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 the following techniques: Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE) flight (flying as close to the earth’s surface as vegetation and obstacles permit), Contour flight (flying 50 to 100 feet above ground level {AGL} at airspeeds up to 120 Knots Indicated Airspeed {KIAS}), and Low-level flight (flying between 100 and 500 feet above ground level {AGL} at airspeeds up to 120 Knots Indicated Airspeed {KIAS}), External load operations utilizing the helicopter mounted cargo hook, rescue hoist operations utilizing the High Speed Rescue Hoist, and emergency procedures training tasks for initial entry rotary wing (IERW) student qualification. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Experience in organizing and executing a formalized Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Program, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. 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. Knowledge of tactical employment of rotary wing aircraft in a counter-narcotics operation, including capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of Office of Aviation aircraft. Must have extensive experience as a flight instructor and/or standardization instructor pilot in the training and standardization of rotary wing pilots within a formal Aircrew Training Program. Skill in the operation of rotary wing aircraft as a flight instructor. Certification as U.S. FAA Flight Instructor, Rotorcraft Helicopter is highly desirable; however, military experience as a rotary wing instructor pilot is acceptable. Experience as a military or civil rotary wing Instrument Flight Instructor/Evaluator is desirable. Certification as a U.S. FAA Commercial Pilot with Rotorcraft, Helicopter-Instrument rating required as a minimum. A minimum of 250 hours of NVG time. Possess a current FAA second class medical Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance. Ability to demonstrate aeronautical knowledge and skill via oral/written/flight performance evaluations/examinations. Ability to perform staff actions as required to support Aviation Operations, revise standing operating procedures, manuals, training programs and provide appropriate recommendations to the Chief of Operations. Perform other staff actions as required. Ability to read, write and speak the Spanish language at both the conversational and technical level is desirable. Knowledge of and skill in operation of Personal Computer based MicroSoft word processing systems is desirable. COMPLEXITY The Contractor employee performs Rotary Wing flight standardization oversight of U.S. Government, contractor and host nation helicopter pilots operating in six countries and at multiple forward operating locations. The Contractor employee develops the required Multi-national/Multi-cultural Rotary Wing Pilot Training programs, Plans, Policies, and Procedures for the Office of Aviation. This includes coordinating recommendations from standardization committees, consulting with the Director of Operations regarding ongoing projects, providing guidance to contractor, host nation and USG instructor pilots and standardization instructor pilots, and overseeing implementation of the rotary wing standardization program. 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 aviation operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 Office of Aviation Aircrew Training Program, to successfully complete a FAA second class medical examination annually. WORK ENVIRONMENT 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 UH-1and/or UH-60 series helicopters at the main base at Patrick AFB, Florida; however, the Contractor employee may be required to perform flight duties at an OCONUS field site under austere conditions. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities and therefore pose significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. EVALUATION CRITERIA Factor 1. (Contract Oversight - 30%). Offeror’s ability to: a.Develop, coordinate, organize, implement and oversee a comprehensive Rotary Wing Flight standardization program for the Office of Aviation. b.Perform contract oversight of contractor rotary wing flight training and standardization. c.Ensure that contractor pilots, flight instructors and standardization instructor pilots conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Rotary Wing Standardization Program. d.Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Factor 2. (Provide Instruction/Standardization - 30%). Offeror’s ability to: a.Provide academic and flight instruction to USG personnel assigned to perform rotary wing pilot duties at Patrick AFB or other locations. b.Ability to apply the Fundamentals of Instruction to teaching the full range of theory, formal classroom instruction and actual flight practice to novice and experienced pilots. c.Provide instruction to and evaluate USG Flight Instructors/Standardization Instructor Pilots, Contractor Standardization Instructor Pilots and Host Nation Standardization Instructor Pilots on the INL/A Flight Standardization Program. d.Perform flight duties, as a helicopter Pilot-in-Command, Flight Instructor, Instrument Evaluator/Examiner, and Standardization Instructor Pilot, during day, night unaided, and night vision goggle conditions and in both visual (VMC) and instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). e.Perform flight tasks including Nap-of-the-Earth (NOE), Contour, and Low Level flight during day, night unaided and night vision goggle conditions. f.Perform external load operations and hoist operations using the high-speed rescue hoist. g.Perform emergency procedures training for initial entry rotary wing (IERW) student qualification. Factor 3. (Training Development - 20%). Offeror’s ability to: a.Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Rotary Wing. b.Collect, review and disseminate data on rotary wing tactics, techniques and employment in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. c.Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government Agencies, and the FAA to keep abreast of current policies, procedures and rules that pertain to the Office of Aviation rotary wing standardization program. Factor 4. (Experience/Past Performance - 20%) Offeror’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). COMPENSATION 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. AS A MATTER OF POLICY, A PSC IS NORMALLY AUTHORIZED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS (except for U.S. Resident Hires): 1. BENEFITS Employee's FICA Contribution Contribution toward Health & Life Insurance Pay Comparability Adjustment Annual Increase Eligibility for Worker's Compensation Annual & Sick Leave 2. ALLOWANCES (if applicable). * (A) Temporary Quarters Subsistence Allowance (Section 120). (B) Living Quarters Allowance (Section 130). (C) Post Allowance (Section 220). (D) Supplemental Post Allowance (Section 230). (E) Separate Maintenance Allowance (Section 260). (F) Education Allowance (Section 270). (G) Education Travel (Section 280). (H) Post Differential (Chapter 500). (I) Payments during Evacuation/Authorized Departure (Section 600). (J) Danger Pay (Section 650). 3. CONTRACT INFORMATION BULLETINS (CIBs) PERTAINING TO PSCs 99-09 PSC's Annual Health Insurance Costs 99-07 Contractual Coverage for Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) Services 98-16 Annual Salary Increase for USPSCs 98-19 Home Leave under USPSCs 98-24 Use of Compensatory (Comp) Time by PSCs 98-25 Defense Base Act (DBA) Coverage and DBA Waiver List 97-16 Class Justification for Use of Other Than Full & Open Competition for Personal Services Contracts with U.S. Citizens Contracted with Locally, with CCNs and TCNs Subject to the Local Compensation Plan, and for Overseas Contracts of $250,000 or Less 97-11 1997 FICA & Medicare Tax Rates for Personal Services Contracts 97-03 New USAID Contractor Employee Physical Examination 96-19 U. S. Personal Services Contract (USPSC) - Leave 94-09 Sunday Pay for U.S. Personal Services Contractors (PSCs) 93-17 Financial Disclosure Requirements Under a Personal Services Contract (PSC)
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Hangar 985, 1038 South Patrick Dr., Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925, United States
- Zip Code: 32925
- Zip Code: 32925
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