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B -- AIR FORCE SUPPORT HELICOPTER LEASE OPTION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION POC Major Steven Negron, Air Force Space Command/DRM, comm (719) 554-9608 B -- AIR FORCE SUPPORT HELICOPTER LEASE OPTION REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: The purpose of this Request for Information for helicopter leasing services is to identify potential suppliers and costs of helicopter services to perform services currently conducted by the existing Air Force operated UH-1N fleet. This information will be used to support the UH-1N Helicopter Upgrade/Replacement Analysis of Alternatives, which is on an aggressive study schedule. Responses for two different leasing options are requested. The first is a wholly contractor operated option (e.g. contractor supplies helicopter, crews, and maintenance). The second is a lease of helicopters and maintenance support, with the Air Force continuing to supply the crews. Respondents should supply personnel holding appropriate security clearances, have experience in providing helicopter services, be able to provide helicopters and crews, and be able to maintain the helicopters and support equipment. Generic requirements are to provide all weather, day/night transportation of government designated personnel and equipment. The proposed leasing options must be compatible with existing Air Force operations, including procedures, facilities, and communications capabilities. These options are envisioned to provide complete replacement for the services provided by the UH-1N fleet, deployed at several locations. These locations include Andrews, Minot, Malmstrom, F.E. Warren, Vandenberg, Eglin, Hurlbert, and Fairchild Air Force Bases. One overseas location, Yokota AFB, Japan is also included. For the Air Force crewed option, Kirtland AFB, at which a training squadron is maintained, is also included. Helicopters and crews will support nuclear weapon convoy escort and emergency security response force insertion at three Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) wings. Operations under hostile fire may occur and assured support for these situations is required. In addition, helicopters and crew will transport personnel and cargo as designated by the government. This includes transport of civilians and other personnel in the National Capital Region, as well as other locations. A portion of the capability must be maintained on alert status and be able to respond immediately to Air Force needs. The helicopter support concept must be capable of providing responsive and reliable support for 20 years. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS MERELY A REQUEST FOR ROUGH ORDER OF MAGNITUDE (ROM) COSTS AND HELICOPTER PERFORMANCE DATA. A detailed package is available and may be obtained by contacting Major Steven Negron, Air Force Space Command/DRM at commercial (719) 554-9608 or DSN 692-9608. All interested parties are required to have a DD Form 2345 which may be obtained by calling 1-800-352-3572. All responses must describe the capabilities of the helicopters envisioned and the crew manning concept. They must also be in a White Paper format and received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of this synopsis. The White Paper, including attachments, is limited to 50 pages or less. No extensions beyond the 30 day limit will be provided. All acceptable responses will be provided to ANSER, Inc for inclusion in the Analysis of Alternatives report being written for Air Force Space Command. Suggested topics to address for each leasing option are costs, system description, range, speed, endurance, passenger and weight payloads, crew manning and alert concept, survivability to hostile fire (7.62 mm ball ammo and countermeasures for Man Portable Air Defense missiles), navigation and communications capability, all weather capabilities, mission capable rate, and facilities impacts. As a baseline for comparison purposes, request costs be provided in Base Year 1998 dollars. Responses that indicate insufficient capabilities will not be considered further. Acceptable respondents will be notified and briefings to the government may be scheduled. Responses should be addressed to: Major Steve Negron, USAF, Air Force Space Command/DRM, 150 Vandenberg, Suite 1105, Peterson AFB CO 80914, commercial (719) 554-9608, DSN 692-9608. (0216)

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