DIRECTORATE OF CONTRACTING, ACQUISITION DIVISION, 2172 13 1/2 ST, FORT CAMPBELL KY 42223-5358

V -- PARACHUTE TRAINING FOR FIVE (5) JUMPERS WITH CERTIFIED AIRCRAFT AND PILOT. SOL DAKF23-99-B-0001 DUE 112398 POC Contract Specialist Angela Jacobs (502) 798-7822 Contracting Officer Learah B. Smith (502) 798-7834 (Site Code DAKF23) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, bids are being requested and written solicitation will not be issued. DAKF23-99-B-0001 is issued as an Invitation for Bid. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-06. Solicitation is 100% setaside for Small Business Concerns. Standard Industrial Classification Code is 4522 and small business size standard is 1500 employees. The following contract line items are applicable: 0001 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 5 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (Base Year: 30 November 1998 through 29 November 1999), estimated number of hours are 295 Hours, 1001 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 5 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (First Option Period: 30 November 1999 through 29 November 2000), estimated number of hours are 295 Hours, 1002 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 5 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (Second Option Period: 30 November 2000 through 29 November 2001), estimated number of hours are 295 Hours, 1003 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 5 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (Third Option Period: 30 November 2001 through 29 November 2002), estimated number of hours are 295 Hours, 1004 Provide a Pilot with a Certified Aircraft in Order to Allow 5 Jumpers to Practice Parachute Jumping/Training (Fourth Option Period: 30 November 2002 through 29 November 2003), estimated number of hours are 295 Hours. The scope of work applicable to the Contract Line Items is as follows: 1.1 The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment (aircraft), and services to allow for Parachute Jumps/Training as stated herein. 1.2 The Contractor shall ensure the aircraft provided under this contract will accommodate at least five (5) jumpers and be capable of flying a minimum altitude of 2000'AL and a maximum altitude of 10,000' AL. 1.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with providing the requested services. Associated cost include, but are not limited to, fuel and ensuring the aircraft is in good operating conditions. 1.4 Personnel/Aircraft. All Contractor's personnel working under this contract shall be FAA Licensed and Parachute Drop Certified and/or FAA Licensed Mechanics. Any aircraft utilized under this contract shall have FAA Approval Data for the aircraft. Also, the Aircraft's radio system must be compatible with Bendix king KX-99 radios, Motorola Saber series radios, and Motorola MTS 2000 radios and have ground to ground, ground to air, and air to air communications. 1.4.1 The Contractor is required to comply with FAA Guidelines in maintaining aircraft hull insurance and hold harmless requirements. Documentation of stated compliance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer prior to contract award. 1.5 The contractor shall ensure that use of controlled airspace environment, in order to alleviate delays from general aviation congestions. 1.6 Hours of Work: Hours of work for this contract are 9:00 AM CT through 5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday. 1.7 Location of Parachute Jumps. The Parachute Jumps will be conducted at either Hopkinsville, Kentucky (Christian County) or Paris, Tennessee (Henry County). The exact location of training will be as cited on individual delivery orders. 1.8 Period of Performance. The period of performance for the Base Year is 30 November 1998 through 29 November 1999, a twelve month period. 1.9 Scheduling/Rescheduling/Cancellation of Parachute Jumps. The Government will provide the contractor with a 5-day notice of parachute jumping/training. Parachute Jumps may be rescheduled/cancelled due to inclement weather and/or due to uncontrollable commitments by the Parachute Team. The Contractor will be notifiedby the Government at least eight (8) hours in advance of rescheduling/cancellation. The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The addendum to the provision at 52.212-1 deletes paragraphs (e) and (h). All bidders shall include pricing for the base year and each option period. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement (base year). The Government may determine than an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). The Government will award a contract to the responsive responsible bidder whose price is the lowest for the base year and all option periods. All bidders shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with it bid. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, is applicable to this solicitation/contract. The addendum to the clause at 52.212-4 incorporates clauses 52.216-18, Ordering, reference subparagraph (a) "such orders may be issued from 30 November 1998 through 29 November 1999", 52.216-19, Order Limitations, subparagraph (a): N/A, subparagraph (b)(1) & (2) "in excess of $24,500.00", subparagraph (b)(3) "within 15 days", subparagraph (d), "returned to the ordering office with three (3) days", 52.216-21, Requirements, subparagraph (f) "to make any deliveries under this contract after 30 days of issuance of a delivery order", 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, 52.217-9, Option to Extend the term of the Contract, subparagraph (c) "shall not exceed 5 years.", 52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year "Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 30 September 1999. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond 30 September1999", 52.219-6, Notice of Small Business Set-Aside, 52.225-11, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases, 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates of Federal Hires "wage determination has been requested and applicable, Employee Class Monetary Wage -- Fringe Benefits is "Airplane Pilot, 31010, $17.97. The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions to Implement Statutes and Executive Orders -- Commercial Items is applicable to this acquisition. The following FAR Clauses cited in the clause at 52.212-5 are not applicable to this solicitation/contract: subparagraph (b), clauses (4), (6), (11), (12), (14), (15), (16), (17), & (18), & subparagraph (c), clauses (3), (4), and (5). All responsible concerns may submit a bid which will be considered by the agency. All bids are to be submitted to Directorate of Contracting, Building 2172, 13 1/2 Street, Fort Campbell, Kentucky by 23 November 1998, 2:00 PM CT. Point of contact for questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to Ms A. Jacobs at (502) 798-7822. See Numbered Note 1. Posted 11/12/98 (I-SN270851). (0316)

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