SOLICITATION NOTICE
15 -- Remote-Controlled Aircraft
- Notice Date
- 7/6/2009
- Notice Type
- Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Eglin Research Site, 101 West Eglin Blvd, Suite 337, Eglin AFB, Florida, 32542-6810
- ZIP Code
- 32542-6810
- Solicitation Number
- FA8651-09-R-0285
- Archive Date
- 8/11/2009
- Point of Contact
- Carolyn B Hudson, Phone: (850)883-2669
- E-Mail Address
-
carolyn.hudson@eglin.af.mil
(carolyn.hudson@eglin.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- The Air Force Research Laboratory, Munitions Directorate, Assessments and Demonstration Division (AFRL/RWAV) has a requirement for twelve commercial remote-controlled aircraft. We anticipate issuing three contract line item numbers (CLINs) as shown below but reserve the right to adjust the CLIN quantities based on available funding. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format of FAR 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation number, FA8651-09-R-0285, Remote-Controlled Aircraft, is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). This award will be a total Small Business Set-Aside, NAICS code 336411--Aircraft Manufacturing, with Small Business Size Standard of 1,500 employees. Proposals must be received not later than 4:00pm (CDT) on 27 Jul 09 by email to Carolyn.hudson@eglin.af.mil, Contract Specialist. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Below are the requirements the aircraft must meet: Aircraft Requirements (Numerical values below cannot exceed + / - 20 percent): a) Payload weight capacity > 20 lbs. b) Payload volume capacity > 2.0 cubic feet. (Example: 0.8'x0.8'x3.125'contiguous internal volume) c) Internal rail system for adjustable payload mounting. d) Empty (no payload but fueled) ground take-off weight (GTOW) < 40 lbs. e) Flight duration > 60 minutes at > 50 knots cruise speed. f) Dash speed > 75 knots. g) Landing speed < 35kts (no payload). h) Pusher Prop Configuration for unobstructed forward sensor placement. i) Propulsion System: 2-Stroke or 4-Stroke ICE, spark ignition, gasoline or JP8 based fuel. j) Braking system and flaps are required. k) Ability to disassemble for ground vehicle transportation in standard pickup truck. l) Hard points required for external carriage of 10lb payload pods on underside of aircraft (either wing or fuselage mount or both) m) Landing gear shall be in Tricycle Gear Configuration n) Aircraft will use standard runway launch and recovery techniques Aircraft Equipment, Controls, and Aesthetic Requirements: a) Engine, fuel system, landing gear, control actuators/servos are required. b) Autopilot, battery, and radio control transmitter/receiver are NOT required. c) A portion of the payload capacity must accommodate an unobscured mounting location for a forward-looking camera or imaging system (i.e. the aircraft nose or forward section). Delivery Requirements: a) Aircraft must be fully assembled upon final delivery at Eglin Air Force Base, FL. b) FOB destination with all associated shipping costs included in the unit prices. Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated in accordance with the factors below which are listed in descending order of importance. Factor (1) Price Factor (2) Demonstrated ability to meet the stated requirements Factor (3) Aircraft Durability Factor (4) Delivery Schedule CLIN 0001 Remote-Controlled Aircraft The proposal shall include unit prices for up to 4 each. The unit price shall include all associated shipping costs to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 32542 OPTION CLIN 0002 Remote-Controlled Aircraft The proposal shall include unit prices for up to 4 each. The unit price shall include all associated shipping costs to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 32542 OPTION CLIN 0003 Remote-Controlled Aircraft The proposal shall include unit prices for up to 4 each. The unit price shall include all associated shipping costs to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 32542 The proposal must include information regarding the material construction of the remote-controlled aircraft. Points of Contact: (1) Contracting: The primary point of contact is Ms. Carolyn Hudson, Contract Specialist, (850) 883-2669, or e-mail to carolyn.hudson@eglin.af.mil. The alternate is Laura Klepper, Contracting Officer, (850) 882-4296, or e-mail to laura.klepper@eglin.af.mil. The mailing address for both is AFRL/RWK, 101 West Eglin Blvd., Suite 337, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. The AFRL/RWK telefax number is (850) 882-9599. (2) Programmatic and Technical: Refer to Mr. Jeff Wagener, (850) 883-2706 or e-mail jeffrey.wagener@eglin.af.mil. The mailing address is AFRL/RWAV, 101 West Eglin Blvd., Suite 346, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810. The telefax number for AFRL/RWAV is (850) 882-2767. The alternate is Mr. Ken Blackburn, (850) 883-2540. The mailing address is AFRL/RWAV, 101 West Eglin Blvd., Suite 341, Eglin AFB FL 32542-6810.
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