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15 -- C-130J TYPE CARGO TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT FOR SOLICITATION FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES POC Mr Billy Sandridge, Contracting Officer, (937)255-5343; FAX (937)255-6525. E-MAIL: CONTRACTING OFFICER, SANDRIB@C17.WPAFB.AF.MIL. Solicitation for Information (MARKET SURVEY) C-130J Type Cargo Transport Aircraft Extended Capabilities Market Survey: USAF/Aeronautical Systems Center is contemplating the acquisition of new production, Year 2000 compliant, C-130 type aircraft as specified below. This market survey is for planning purposes necessary to identify any viable market segment sources or currently available alternate air vehicle systems which can meet or exceed Operational Requirement Document for the C-130J Aircraft. Aircraft Minimal Requirements Are: (1) monoplane capable of maintaining 8,000 ft cabin altitude, (2) interior cargo compartment dimension of (maximum) 40ft long, 9 ft high and 10 ft wide, with a rear ramp loading feature accommodating wheeled vehicle drive-on-off capability, (3) cargo floor compatible with 463L cargo handling system at an approximate floor height of 4 ft, (4) payload of 42,000 lbs at a range of 2,000 NM and stressed at 2.5G factor, (5) take-off distance of less than 5,200 ft and landing distances less than 3,000 ft at maximum take-off weights, (6) maintain a 320 knot cruising speed at 25,000 ft altitude at 100,000 lb gross weight, (7) operate from a variety of airfield surfaces including sand, bare dirt, grass, gravel, metal landing mats, asphalt, or concrete. (8) C3I updated military communication capability (9) integrated defensive systems suite (10) meet Global Air Traffic Management and Air Force Navigation and Safety requirements. Sources must possess major heavy aircraft production facilities capable of fabrication, assembly, manufacture, material management, and flight test support of basic C-130J type aircraft and modified aircraft systems. Production deliveries are expected to commence CY 2002 at rates increasing to 2 per month for most economical rates. In addition, sources must be capable of providing basic aircraft system and modified aircraft system support equipment, spare parts, technical and engineering data, interim contractor logistics support, flight testing and equipment testing, commercial and military technical manuals, Type 1 maintenance training, initial cadre flight training and world-wide logistic support. Sources are requested to provide a statement of capabilities, including identification of previously produced basic and modified aircraft systems, as well as similar aircraft systems and similar aircraft system modifications, current production status, general financial, balance sheet and income status. 1. "An Ombudsman has been established for this acquisition. The only purpose of the Ombudsman is to receive and communicate serious concerns from potential offerors when an offeror prefers not to use established channels to communicate his concern during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Potential sources should use established channels to request information, pose questions, and voice concerns before resorting to use of the Ombudsman. Potential sources are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr Stephen Plaisted, WPAFB, OH 45433-7303 at (937) 255-9095, with serious concerns only. Routine communication concerning this solicitation should be directed to the point of contact as shown in items established for the contemplated requirement(s) at this time. Annual appropriations are anticipated as the funding source. THIS SYNOPSIS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN RFP OR IFB AND IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS NOTICE. Interested sources are required to respond to this SFI within 30 days with a statement of capabilities and the requested information. Posted 01/20/99 (W-SN289473). (0020)

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