US Department of Energy (DOE), Albuquerque Operations Office (AL), Contracts and Procurement Division, PO Box 5400, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185-5400

V -- AVIATION SERVICES SOL DE-RP04-95AL87211 POC WILLIAM McCULLOUGH, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, (505) 845-6467, EUSEBIO M. ESPINOSA, CONTRACTING OFFICER, (505) 845-5809. This requirement is for aviation services in support of the Department of Energy (DOE) Weapons Complex and requires the contractor to maintain and operate government-furnished aircraft based at Albuquerque, New Mexico; Las Vegas, Nevada; and such other locations as may be directed by the government, for the purpose of providing safe and efficient air transportation and related services. This acquisition will be set-aside for small business (SIC 4512, 1,500 employees) and will be procured by issuance of a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for a support services contract to replace the current Management and Operating contract with Ross Aviation, Inc., which expires February 29, 1996. A contract with a three-year base period and one two-year option is contemplated. The primary mission of DOE/Albuquerque Operations Office (AL) is the research, development, production/dismantlement, safety and surveillance of nuclear weapons for the United States. DOE owns or leases aircraft to support AL's statutory mission. The aviation support services contractor will provide air transportation for personnel and cargo that support DOE defense program research and production/dismantlement programs utilizing government-furnished facilities, materials, and aircraft. The aviation services of DOE/AL include the transportation of: (1) hazardous, classified, and time critical materials for the Transportation Safeguards Division, Nuclear Weapons complex plants and laboratories, the Department of Defense, and other agencies and contractors, (2) scientists, engineers, technicians, and management personnel between Las Vegas, Nevada; and the Tonopah Test Range; and between the Albuquerque International Airport and Los Alamos, New Mexico; and (3) time critical classified and/or hazardous test devises or materials between the National Laboratories and various test locations in support of nuclear weapons and other related defense and work for others programs. Special flights to support DOE/AL missions are scheduled as necessary. The DOE/AL aviation operations adhere to the air carrier/commercial operator provisions and requirements of 14 CFR 121, and 135. These Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations impose the same standards, qualifications, and requirements of operation, maintenance, quality control, and training as those of domestic and commuter air carriers and operators of large aircraft. These DOE/AL and FAA enforced standards enhance the maintenance reliability and operational safety for the transport of key personnel and classified/hazardous cargo to acceptable and manageable levels. In addition, the contractor must further adhere to DOE Order 5480.13A, ''Aviation Operations and Safety,'' and DOE/AL Supplemental Directive 5480.13A, ''Aviation Operations and Safety.'' Departmental aircraft are also operated under an FAA Air Carrier operating certificate in regularly scheduled commercial passenger service between Albuquerque and Los Alamos, New Mexico. This is a unique commercial operation of government facilities and assets to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, its covered contractors, and technical/business traffic. The air carrier operation from counter and ramp space at both locations offset operating costs for the government. This part of the DOE/AL air services evolved from the development of community services for the Laboratory and the remote community of Los Alamos. The estimated date for issuance of the RFP is March 1, 1995. All responsible sources may submit a written request for a copy of the RFP to the address in Item 7. Numbered Notes 1 and 13 apply. AL Control No. 94-25. (0012)

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