Commander, Military Sealift Command, Bldg 210, 901 M Street, Code N102, Washington, DC 20398-5541

V -- AT SEA VERTICAL REPLENISHMENT SOL N62387-96-R-1320 DUE 100396 POC Contact Dan Owens, 202/685-5912/Contracting Officer Armand Ridolfi (1) The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has undertaken a program testing the feasibility of deploying commercial helicopters aboard MSC ships to fulfill the Vertical Replenishment mission. (2) MSC plans to conduct a best- value competition for a 7 month firm contract, deploying from the Norfolk, VA area with an optional follow on 6 month deployment. (3) Delivery for this contract is slated for the April 1997 time frame. (4) Commercial detachments will consists of two aircraft, a minimum of three aircrews and the appropriate operations and maintenance staff to support operations of these aircraft for the duration of the deployment. (5) As a minimum, the aircraft must be capable of: (a) Performing the external vertical replenishment mission during daylight Visual Meteorological Conditions (VMC); (b) Minimum external lift capability of 4,500 lbs. at 30 degrees Celsius OAT; (c) Minimum time between scheduled maintenance driven shut downs of eight flight hours; (d) Maximum operating weight (empty weight plus fuel and crew) shall not exceed 26,000 lbs; (e) Operating with JP-5 fuel; (f) Hot-refueling utilizing an approved closed-circuit refueling system; (g) Ability to fit in ships hanger (dimension: 48'L x 16'8''W x 17'H). (6) All offers will be evaluated under best value procedures. MSC will prefer aircraft that exceed the minimum requirements listed above in the following areas: (a) Ability to carry up to 2 standard pallets internally; (b) Ability to carry passengers; (c) Ability to operate in a variety of weather and environmental conditions (e.g. IFR/IMC/Night); (d) External hoist capability up to 175 ft cable reach and 600 lbs lifting capacity; (e) Ability to lift external loads greater that 4500 lbs. (7) Exceeding the minimum requirements of the RFP will be a significant factor under the best value criteria. (8) The point of contact is Mr. Dan Owens. He may be reached 202/685-5912, via internet e- mail at dan.owens@smtpgw.msc.navy.mil or via facsimile at 202/685-5921. (0149)

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