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

J -- PDM OF C-130 AIRCRAFT SOL F09603-95-R-13032 01 POC For copy, WR-ALC/PKXOC include mfg code, For additional information contact Margie Tyner/Lbka/912-926-7354 This is notification of intent to issue a solicitation, F09603-95-R- 13032, for the acquisition of Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM) of C-130 Acft. The Mission Design Series (MDS) will be C-130E, C-130H (S/N 73-1582 thru S/N 83-0486 and subsequent), and United States Coast Guard (USCG) (HCH) S/N 72-2300 thru HCH 87-0156). 2. PDM involves receiving/handling, strip/repaint, disassembly, comprehensive inspection, repair and modification, support for functional test flights and processing for delivery of acft. The emphasis is on primary airframe structure not accessible 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. 3. The acquisition will be full and open competition. The resultant contract/contracts will be Firm Fixed Price. The place of performance for a portion of the work will be restricted to the Pacific Theater. Another portion of the work will be restricted to the CONUS/Canada, and a portion (USAFE-generated acft) requires the place of performance anywhere other than the Pacific Theater. The Pacific 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 any of the requirements or any combination of the requirements. All businesses requesting a copy of the solicitation will be furnished one. Firms which have already requested a copy of this solicitation need not request another copy. Cage codes MUST be included with the request, along with the complete company address and point of contact. 4.Some direct parts and material required for acft repair will be provided by the Government. The remainder will be provided by the contractor. The projected quantities of acft requiring performance in the Pacific Theater are 2-8 acft each year. The Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) for PDM is FY97- 8 acft, FY98-6 acft, FY99-7 acft, FY00-7 acft, FY01-7 acft. The estimated number of DIM acft per year is 2 acft. The projected quantities of acft requiring performance in the CONUS/Canada are 23-42 acft each year. The BEQ for PDM is FY97-38 acft, FY98-35 acft, FY99-37 acft, FY00-38 acft, FY01-34 acft. The estimated number of DIM acft per year is 10 acft. The projected quantities of USAFE-generated acft requiring performance in other than the Pacific Theater are 2-5 PDM acft per year. The BEQ for PDM acft are FY97-5 acft, FY98-4 acft, FY99-2 acft, FY00-5 acft, FY01-4 acft. The estimated number of DIM acft per year is 2 acft. Flow time of 120 days will allow for learning on the first 3 acft with production flow time to be realized on the fourth and subsequent acft. 5. Some, but not all, of the Minimum Mandatory Requirements (MMRs) are as follows: a. Enclosed hangar space for the accomplishment of major component disassembly and assembly, major structural repairs, alignment and symmetry, and wing joint planarity checks for the highest number of aircraft in-work, plus 3 additional unscheduled depot level maintenance acft for the CONUS/Canada requirement and 2 DIM acft for each requirement for the PACAF and USAFE. b. Wash rack in the CONUS/Canada for painting/depainting acft at a rate of 8/mo and/or 2/mo in the PACAF and/or 2/mo in USAFE. c. Closed dedicated hangar in the CONUS/Canada for painting/depainting acft at a rate of 8/mo and/or 2/mo in the PACAF and/or 2/mo in the USAFE. A minimum of 7 ft clearance is required between the acft and any obstruction. d. All hangars shall be free of obstruction, such as vertical support beams and have a minimum height of 40 ft and minimum width of 140 ft. e. Runway minimum length of 5,000 ft a min width of 150 ft. f. Capability to handle and dispose of all hazardous waste. g. Inside space to segregate and control approximately 8,000 line items of property. h. Two full time engineers, for the life of the contract, available on site, with a B.S. degree in mechanical/aeronautical/aerospace engineering. 6. Facilities located at Sacramento Air Logistic Center are availabe for contractor use. Point of contact is Col William Kohler (513)257-4705 or Col James Young (513)257-2622. 7. A technical library has been established for this requirement. Point of Contact is Cosma O'Bryan, (912)926-4985. 8. The above information is subject to change as requirement/procedures may change prior to solicitation. 9. A formal RFP is expected to be issued during the Mid-May 96 time frame. 10. 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 Ct/Robins AFB GA 31098-1647. 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. This acquisition may/does involve technology that has a military or space application. The only US contractors who may participate are those that are certified and registered with DLSC (1-800-352-3572) and have a legitimate business purpose. US contractors must submit a copy of their current, approved DD Form 2345 with their request for solicitation. To request this certification, write to the Commander, Defense Logistics Services Center, ATTN: DLSC-FEB, Federal Center, Battle Creek MI 49017- 3084 and request a copy of Department of Defense Form 2345 or call DLSC at the above number. The solicitation/data package will be mailed to the data custodian identified in block 3 of the DD Form 2345. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. MOU country sources must contact the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days of the date of this synopsis notice to receive a copy of the solicitation at the time it is initially issued. Issuance of the RFP will not be delayed to review requests from MOU country sources received after 15 days or from non-MOU country sources. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small-business set-aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors). (0108)

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