ASC/LAAV, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7233

15 -- C-137 REPLACEMENT PROGRAM (VC-X); A FLEET OF AT LEAST SIX LONG- RANGE, HIGH VOLUME AIRCRAFT CAPABLE OF DISPATCH ON SHORT NOTICE TO ANY SUITABLE AIRFIELD IN THE WORLD SOL F33657-95-R-0075 DUE 091595 POC Jeffrey H. Mellott, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-7300. Presolicitation Notice- Notice of Contracting Action. The Air Force intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the C-137 Replacement Program (C-32/VC-X). The VC-X program will lease with an option to buy six (6) long-range, high-volume aircraft to replace the aging C-137B/C aircraft at Andrews AFB MD. In addition, the program may have an option for the purchase of at least two (2) additional VC-X aircraft. The VC-X aircraft must be capable of short notice executive airlift to any suitable airfield in the world, independent of ground support equipment. Each aircraft must be capable of carrying at least 60 passengers, 18 crew members, and associated baggage, with an executive interior. The maximum range requirement necessitates that 40 passengers, 18 crew members, and baggage (14 cubic ft/per person) fly nonstop from Frankfurt, Germany to Andrews AFB, MD at normal cruise speed. The missionized aircraft must be FAA certified at time of delivery IAW 14 CFR Part 25, to include Stage 3 noise certification under 14 CFR Part 36 and should be based on a type certified design at the time of proposal. The communication system must provide worldwide state-of-the-art, clear and secure voice, data, and facsimile capability. An automatic self-defense system is required to reduce aircraft vulnerability to shoulder-launched, infrared-guided missiles. The aircraft must provide sufficient storage to accommodate supplies and equipment to prepare freshly cooked in-flight meals for all passengers and crew members. Provisions for concurrent aircraft servicing, refueling, boarding, and maintenance with passengers on board must be provided. The maintenance concept is for off-equipment maintenance to be provided by Contractor Logistics Support (CLS), including 24-hour Contractor Operated and Maintained Base Supply (COMBS). Type I initial cadre and sustainment training will also be included in this acquisition. A period of at lease six months of Interim Contractor Support (full CLS) is anticipated when the VC-X aircraft are delivered for lease. An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his concern during the proposal development phase of the acquisition. Potential offerors should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to the use of the Ombudsman. Potential offerors are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman Col Robert C. Helt, Director, Program Management, ASC/CY, Bldg 20411,2511 L Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7503, at (513) 255-1427, with serious concerns only. direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning the acquisition to ASC/LAAV, Bldg 16, 2275 D Street, Suite 16, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7233, ATTN: Mr Jeffrey H. Mellott, Contracting Officer, (513) 255-7300, fax (513) 476-7117. (0202)

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