SOURCES SOUGHT
J -- C-26 Sources Sought
- Notice Date
- 8/23/2023 6:08:02 AM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 488190
— Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Contracting Office
- NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670-5000 USA
- ZIP Code
- 20670-5000
- Solicitation Number
- N00019-23-RFPREQ-APM-0082
- Response Due
- 9/7/2023 11:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 09/22/2023
- Point of Contact
- Nicole Schmidt, Jamie Schoemaker
- E-Mail Address
-
nicole.m.schmidt8.civ@us.navy.mil, jamie.l.schoemaker.civ@us.navy.mil
(nicole.m.schmidt8.civ@us.navy.mil, jamie.l.schoemaker.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Description
- The Tactical Airlift Program Office, PMA-207 at the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD is conducting a Market Survey of Industry to determine potential interested sources that have the skills and experience required to successfully provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the C-26 platform. This Sources Sought is a Request for Information (RFI) for market survey purposes to determine businesses capabilities to meet this requirement. �This is not a solicitation for proposals and no contract shall be awarded from this announcement. �The purpose of this announcement is for Market Research only and is in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is being issued IAW FAR subpart 15.201(e). �No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests. �Nothing shall be construed herein or through this market research process to commit or obligate the Government to further action as a result of this research. Program Description: The C-26 aircraft is a Metroliner SA-227 Series manufactured by Fairchild Industries.� It is a high-performance, fixed-wing, pressurized, twin-engine turboprop that accommodates a pilot, co-pilot, up to 19 passengers, or cargo.� The aircraft provide on-call, rapid response cargo and passenger flights, and test and training range support.� The C-26 aircraft program is in the sustainment phase and has been continuously maintained under a competitive CLS services contract since fleet introduction. The Main Operating Base (MOB) locations for services on the eight (8) C-26 aircraft are: Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Barking Sands, Hawaii � 1 (EC-26D) and 2 (RC-26D) Note: RC-26D includes a APS-143 Radar Naval Air Station (NAS) Sigonella, Italy � 2 (C-26D) Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy � 2 (C-26D) NAS Patuxent River, MD- 1 (C-26A) Note: C-26A includes a Garmin 950 cockpit. The C-26 CLS consists of maintenance and supply support in compliance with DCMA 8210.1 series oversight procedures and consists of the management and performance of the following services: MOB site/Organizational maintenance Depot maintenance Aircraft systems and subsystems maintenance Support Equipment maintenance Global spares support Engine, props, and aircraft inspections and repair Aircraft modifications The C-26 are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type-certificated, commercial-derivative aircraft modified with Navy and Marine Corps required items, supported and maintained in accordance with 14 CFR, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) maintenance plan, and Navy Instructions. The Government requires maintenance and repairs to be accomplished by the MOB site maintainers. The Government requires for depot level maintenance and repairs either an OEM-authorized Service Center, a FAA-certified repair station, or a European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)/Certified Part 145 repair station. The prime contractor will need to establish working relationships with the OEMs to access data to fulfill the requirements and support the C-26 fleet for the airframe, engines, propellers, accessories, and systems. The OEMs are: OEM�� � � � � � � � �Responsibility� Ontic� � � � � � � � �C-26 Manufacturer� Honeywell� � � � TPE331 Engine Manufacturer� McCauley� � � � � Propeller Manufacturer� Responsible sources are encouraged to submit a capability statement that addresses their ability to perform the full range of CLS services described above at the platform level across ALL listed locations. � Interested contractors shall submit responses by email to Jamie Schoemaker, at jamie.l.schoemaker.civ@us.navy.mil. �The capability statement package (no more than FIFTEEN single-sided 8.5 X 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point) should demonstrate the ability to provide the requirement as listed above. �One electronically submitted response shall be received no later than 2 PM EST on 7 September 2023 and reference: �C-26 Sources Sought. �Responses to this request may not be returned. All responses shall include: Company name Company address Company business size as it relates to NAICS 488190 ($32.5M size standard) Current small business status CAGE code Company Unique Entity Identifier NAICS code(s) Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, fax number, and email address Within your capability statement package, please include your answers to the following questions and use the attached Performance Work Statement as a guide.� Responses shall be based on experience as a prime contractor. General What experience does your company have in providing full service CLS?� Has your company provided global support for, at a minimum of, eight (8) aircraft at more than three (3) sites both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS)? Does your company have experience with maintaining aircraft in accordance with 14 CFR FAA regulations? �Provide details including contract numbers to demonstrate the experience claimed. What is your company�s core business? Line Maintenance Describe your company�s capabilities in performing line maintenance on Fairchild Metroliner or similar aircraft. For any of the CLS services required to be performed OCONUS, provide the information below to include contract numbers to demonstrate the experience claimed: Complying with a Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) Handling customs and clearance processes Handling export controlled items, specifically Packaging, Handling, Storage & Transportation (PHS&T) issues Managing personnel at overseas locations Obtaining passports and visa. 3. What relationships has your company had with DCMA? Provide the DCMA POC's name, email, and phone number. 4. Has your company provided contracted services that are in compliance with DFARS 252.228-7001 and DCMA INST 8210.1 series? �Provide a contract number that shows compliance with the above. Depot Maintenance How many Part 145 repair stations within the last two (2) years have you used to provide depot level maintenance for Fairchild Metroliner or similar type aircraft as it applies to:� Engine Unscheduled maintenance Strip and Paint Supply Support What capabilities do you have to provide supply support for these aircraft? Demonstrate what capabilities you have in partnering with suppliers across the world in order to obtain certified parts when an Aircraft on Ground (AOG) incident has occurred? Aircraft on Ground (AOG) What are the specific capabilities that your company has regarding AOG support including the capability to deploy a maintenance team from the appropriate MOB or depot facility within 48 hours of the AOG in CONUS? OCONUS? Scenario:� The aircraft is flying from Naples to Dusseldorf. �The engine fails in flight, and the aircraft is required to conduct an emergency stop in Switzerland. �How would your company address returning the aircraft to a safe for flight status? �Sub-Contractor Management The Prime Contractor is responsible for management of the entire maintenance and support effort, including subcontractor performance. � What experience do you have as a prime contractor with managing subcontractors or executing teaming arrangements for work similar to the C-26? �Provide a contract number. � Describe your policies, processes, procedures and plans of action to manage subcontractors who fail to meet the Government�s requirements or the terms and conditions of subcontract agreements.� Do these procedures also apply to commercial vendors?� Describe your policies, processes and procedures for analyzing subcontractor proposals for cost and price reasonableness and capability to meet the Government�s requirements. Provide the POC�s name, email address, and phone number for these efforts. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. �All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and will be protected from release to sources outside the Government.� Any resulting contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of Secret for personnel and facilities clearances at time of contract award. DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. �THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT.� RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.� NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.� ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Patuxent River, MD, USA
- Country: USA
- Country: USA
- Record
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