15 -- C-32A PROGRAM (VC-X); INSURANCE TO COVER THE WORLDWIDE OPERATION OF FOUR FAA CERTIFIED C-32A (BOEING 757-200) AIRCRAFT, AVAILABLE FOR DISPATCH WITHIN THREE HOURS OF NOTIFICATION TO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, UNDER A LEASE WITH OPTION TO BUY AGREEMENT. 17. Request for Information (RFI). This is a request for information and announcement of a meeting to discuss commercial aviation insurance in order to secure hull loss and liability coverage for the Air Force operation of leased C-32A aircraft. The C-32A aircraft are being acquired under a lease with option to buy contract for four Boeing 757-200 aircraft, with the two aircraft being delivered in January 1998 and two aircraft in October 1998. The C-32A aircraft will be operated by the 89th AW, Andrews AFB, MD, in support of travel requirements of the Vice President, Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff, Cabinet Officers and Congressional Delegations and will be capable of dispatch within three hours of notification to any suitable airfield in the world. Each aircraft will be capable of carrying 45 passengers, 16 crew members, and associated baggage, with a three section interior, fore and aft first class galleys, and clear and secure worldwide commercial communications capability. The missionized aircraft will be FAA certified at time of delivery IAW 14 CFR Part 25, to include Stage 3 noise certification under 14 CFR Part 36, and will be compliant with Future Air Navigation System 1, Reduced Vertical Separation Minima, and 180 minute Extended Range Twin Engine Operations requirements. The maintenance concept is for Air Force personnel to provide on-equipment maintenance and off-equipment maintenance to be provided by Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) through a teaming arrangement between Boeing and United Airlines. The contract provides for annually renewable lease options through Fiscal Year 05, with a buy option that can be exercised at any time during the lease period(s). If the aircraft are purchased it is likely to occur in the first quarter of the Government fiscal year. Modifications or upgrades to the aircraft configuration are likely as a result of airworthiness directives, service bulletins, or customer requested changes; however, the lessor has final approval rights. Potential brokers are requested to respond to this notice identifying their intent to attend an informational briefing at Andrews AFB, MD on Friday 22 Aug beginning at 0830 in Building 1535 (old Air Force Systems Command Headquarters Building) room A-311 Air Force Conference Room. Request respondents notify ASC/GRC of their intent to attend and furnish names of attendees by 14 August 1997 to allow for access to Andrews AFB. As well, responses or information pertinent to the following questions are desired at or before the subject meeting: A. What local, national and international resources are available for aviation coverage issues (e.g. market conditions, quality and security of placements, aviation expertise, customer representative assignments, etc)? B. What aviation services are available in the analysis, claim and policy servicing areas? C. What are the typical coverages and deductibles in the scheduled air carrier industry? What coverages would be recommended for a worldwide non-scheduled operation? At what levels of coverages and deductibles are there significant price differentials? D. What is the volume of your aviation industry business versus other areas? What advantages does your firm offer? E. What is your reputation and relationship with key underwriters? F. What is your process for apprising clients of changes in the aviation insurance market and of changes in terms and conditions? G. What are your typical payment arrangements and discounts? H. What coverages, provisions, etc. are available (including costs) for war risk insurance? I. Furnish a list of current aviation clients, with points of contact for at least five of them, so we may contact them for recommendations with respect to your brokering services. Direct all requests for routine information or clarification of the information requested in this announcement to the point of contact in item 11. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of theOmbudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate 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. Interested Parties are invited to call Mr. Michael S. Coalson, ASC/SYI, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642 at (937) 255-9279 ext 232. Direct all requests for solicitations and routine communication concerning the acquisition to ASC/GRC, Bldg 558 Room 16, 2590 Loop Road West, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7142, ATTN: Mr Jeffrey H. Mellott, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-7300, fax (937) 255-2696 or 476-7117. ***** E-MAIL: contracting officer, mellotjh@c17.wpafb.af.mil.

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