Wr-Alc/Lbk, 265 Ocmulgee Ct, Robins Air Force Base Ga 31098-1647

J -- PROGRAM DEPOT MAINTENANCE FOR C-130 SOL F09603-95-R-13032 DUE 070196 POC For copy, WR-ALC/PKXOC include mfg code, For additional information contact Margie Tyner/Lbka/912-926-7354 This is a notification of intent to issue a solicitation, F09603-95-R- 13032, for the acquisition of Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) of C-130 Aircraft. The Mission Design Series (MDS) will be C-130E, C-130H (S/N 73-1582 thru S/N 83-0486 and sussequent), and United States Coast Guard (USCG)(HCH S/N 72-1300 thru HCH 87-0156). PDM involves receiving/handling, strip/repaint, disassembly, comprehensive inspection, repair and modification, support for functional test flights and processing for delivery of aircraft. The emphasis is on primary airframe structure not accesible during field level maintenance. A particularly important aspect of PDM is corrosion control, including cleaning, corrosion removal, treatment repair/replacement of components and finishing. In addition, unscheduled aircraft will be input under the Drop- In Maintenance (DIM) provisions. The acquisition will be full and open competition. It is anticipated two Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contracts will be awarded. One contract may be awarded; however, the place of performance for a portion of the work will be restricted to the PACAF Theater. The remainded of the work will be restrited to the CONUS or Canada. The PACAF Theater includes the following geographic areas: Japan, South Korea, The Philippines, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and Hong Kong (until 1999). Offerors may propose on either/both requirements. All businesses requesting a copy of the solicitation will be furnished one. Firms which have alreasy requested a copy of this solicitation need not request another copy. Cage code must be included with the request, along with the complete company address and point of contact. A pre-solicitation conference is planned on or about Feb/Mar 96 at Robins AFB GA. All offerors and their representative MUST have the appropriate visitation request/clearance on file at WR-ALC prior to their visit. Some direct parts and material required for aircraft repair will be provided by the Government. The remainder will be provided by the contractor. The projected quantities of aircraft requiring performance in the PACAF Theater are as follws: Contract Period PDM BEQ PDM DIM Basic Contract Period (FY97) 2-8 6 2 FY98 2-8 6 2 FY99 2-8 6 2 FY00 2-8 6 2 FY01 2-8 6 2 The projecte quantities of aircraft requiring performance in the CONUS or Canada are as follows: Contrat Period PDM BEQ PDM DIM Basic Contract Period (FY97) 10-47 44 12 FY98 10-47 42 12 FY99 10-47 43 12 FY00 10-47 41 12 FY01 10-47 36 12 Standard flow time is 150 calendar days for the first aircraft with a 100 calendar day flow time (110 calendar days for USCG) to be achieved on aircraft four and subsequent. This Draft Request For Proposal (DRFP) will incorporate to the maximum extent possible new acquisition reform initiatives including a Statement of Objectives and a Performance Specification. Offerors will be required to meet certain Mimimum Mandatory Requirements (MMRs). MMRs are the lowest threshold acceptable in capacity and capability. Failure to demonstrate that all MMRs can be met may cause a proposal to be rejected initially. MMRs include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Hangar space in the CONUS/Canada to house 15 fully assembled C-130 Aircraft and/or hangar space in the PACAF Theater to house 5 C-130 Aircraft. b. Enclosed wash rack in the CONUS/Canada with capacity to maintain wash and rinse water at a temperature of 130 degrees Farenheit, to clean aircraft at a rate of 5/month in the CONUS/Canada and/or 2/month in the PACAF. c. Closed, dedicated hangar in the CONUS/Canada for painting/depainting aircraft at a rate of 8/month and/or 2/month in the PACAF. A mimimum of 20 ft clearance is required between the aircraft and any obstruction. d. All hangars shall be free of obstruction, such as vertical support beams and have a mimimum height of 40 ft and a minimum width of 140 ft. e. A runway with a minimum length of 5,000 ft and a minimum width of 150 ft. f. Capability to handle and dispose of all hazardous waste. g. Backshops with a demonstrated manufacturing capability. h. Inside space to segragate and control approximately 8,000 line items of property. i. Offerors shall provide all engineering services to support the work requirements of this effort. j. Offerors shall have and maintain for the life of the contract, two full time engineers, available on site, with a B.S. degree in mechanical/aeronautical/aerospace engineering. Facilities located at Sacramento Air Logistic (SM-ALC) may be available for contractor use, however, the Government is in theprocess of identifying the extent of the facilities to be offered. More definitive information will be provided concurrent with issuance of the DRFP. It is impractical to distribute all applicable specifications, drawings, and reference documents with this solicitation. This data my be examined at WR-ALC. Point of contact is Cosma O'Bryan, (912)926-9886. The above information is subject to change as requirements/procedures may change prior to solicitation. A DRFP is expected to be issued on or about Jan/Feb 96. Concerns who have already requested a copy of the RFP need not request another copy. All requests for copies of the RFP are still on file in LBKA. Other interested concerns should send a written request to WR- ALC/LBKA, Attn: Margie Tyner/265 Ocmulgee Court/Robins AFB GA 31098-1647, Phone (912)926-7354, Fax (912)926-7338. Fax: 912-926-7338 The approximate issue/response date will be 31 May 96. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the contacting officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 912-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve you concerns. (0340)

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