Commandant(G-ACS-2A/SQ), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street SW., Washington, DC 20593-0001

B -- HC-130H AIRCRAFT STRUCTURAL LIFE EXTENSION ENGINEERING STUDY SOL DTCG23-95-R-EAM122 POC Contact: Sandra Queen, Ph: (202) 267-2482/Contracting Officer: Brenda M. Peterson, Ph: (202) 267-2525 The Coast Guard has a requirement to conduct an HC-130H Aircraft Structural Life Extension Engineering Study. The Coast Guard operates thirty Lockheed ''Hercules'' aircraft. These aircraft range in age from eight to twenty-three years of age, and have accumulated 7,000 to 17,000 flight hours respectively. The age of the aircraft, coupled with their accumulated flight time, and the highly corrosive maritime environment that they operate in, has impacted the life expectancy of these aircraft. In order to successfully ascertain the structural state of the HC-130 aircraft, a structural assessment must be conducted. An engineering study to survey fleet condition and develop options to extend the HC-130 aircraft service life is required. The engineering study will assess aircraft structural condition and recommend service life extension options by focusing on structural condition and current maintenance practices. This assessment will assist in designing the Coast Guard Services Life Extension Program (SLEP). The Period of Performance is estimated to be 90 days from the date of contract award. CAE Aviation Ltd has unique qualifications and holds proprietary data concerning critical structural inspection and repair plans based on their assessment programs with Canadian C-130's which are very similar to Coast Guard C-130's. CAE is the only known source that can offer this degree of assessment without dismantling the aircraft. All interested parties should a Capabilities Statement that sufficiently describes their qualifications, capabilities, and previous experience relevant to fulfilling the above requirements. The Government will review all submitted capabilities statement to determine market availability of the required service. The Government does not have access to the proprietary data necessary to perform this work. Firms expressing interest must show in their capabilities statement how access to CAE Aviation Ltd proprietary data will be accomplished. This notice is not a solicitation nor is it a formal Request for Proposal. Your Capabilities Statement must be received within 30 calendar days from the date of publication of this notice. The Government will not pay for any materials submitted in response to this synopsis. Telegraph and telephone responses will not be accepted. In the absence of responses from firms which believe they have the capability to perform this requirement, Coast Guard intends to negotiate with CAE Aviation Ltd., Edmonton, Canada, for the work described pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(B)(1).--No other notice will be published until award is made. All correspondence should be addressed to: Commandant (G-ACS-2A/SQ), 2100 Second Street SW, Washington, DC 20593-0001. For Minority, Women and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises only: The DOT has a bonding assistance program available which enables firms to obtain bid, payment, and performance bonds, with a guarantee up to 80 percent against losses. The short term loan program provides working capital at the prime interest rate. In addition, through the Historically Black Colleges and University Program, firms can receive comprehensive services and training designed to enhance their financial capabilities. For further information and applicable forms, please call (202) 366-2852.--Note 22 applies (0214)

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