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V -- PILOT SERVICES TO FLY THE T-43A (MODIFIED BOEING 737) IN SUPPORT OF JOINT UNDERGRADUATE NAVIGATOR TRAINING!! SOL F41691-99-R0005 POC 1Lt Toby J. Loftin, 210/652-5176 (voice)/Contracting Officer, Daniel R. Gonzales, 210/652-5145 (voice), FAX 210/652-7486 WEB: T-43A Pilot Services (direct conversion) at Randolph, http://www-contracting.aetc.af.mil/cgi-bin/services?contract=F41691-99 -R0005. E-MAIL: 1Lt. Toby J. Loftin, loftint@randolph.af.mil. Non-personal services to provide qualified pilots possessing a Boeing 737 type rating from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to fly 9 T-43A aircraft as required to fulfill Joint Undergraduate Navigator Training (JUNT) syllabus requirements at Randolph Air Force Base, TX. This acquisition is a "direct conversion." PERFORMANCE PERIOD: The government is contemplating a total period of performance consisting of a one-year basic contract, beginning April 2000, plus six one-year options. Commencement of performance will be phased-in according to technical exhibit 7 of the PWS (see below) which includes tentative dates and an estimated number of pilots needed to perform subject service. Industry is invited to view the draft PWS and provide comments and recommendations. The draft PWS, related documents and milestones can be found on the AETC Contracting Business Opportunities Homepage: http://www-contracting.aetc.af.mil/cgi-bin/services?contract=F41691-99 -R0005 The government intends to issue an unrestricted solicitation (Full and Open) solicitation; however, it reserves the right to make this a Small Business (SB) set-aside based on the interest and technical capabilities received from SB concerns. Under an unrestricted solicitation, large businesses will be required to submit a subcontracting plan with their proposal. All interested business concerns shall as early as possible indicate interest in this acquisition by providing the company name, mailing address, phone number, and electronic mail address to the contracting office. In order for the government to make a SB set-aside determination, it is requested that SB concerns provide sufficient written information supporting their capability to perform and should as a minimum include: (a) degree of experience in flight operations of the aforementioned aircraft, (b) address current FAA certification for flight operations, (c) provide FAA reportable flight/ground mishaps in the past five years and mishap rate per 1000 flying hours over this same period, (d) address employee on-the-job safety mishaps, (e) provide Safety Program currently in-place, (f) provide management infrastructure and corporate financial capability to support subject operations, (g) provide past corporate and government contracts with references and points of contact. SB concerns must provide the written proof of capability and a positive statement of eligibility as a SB concern by 19 Feb 99. Provide required information via (1) electronic mail, (2) fax, or (3) U.S. Postal Service. Indications of interest from SB concerns without required information regarding capability and eligibility will not be considered in the SB set-aside determination. For purposes of this acquisition, the Standard Industrial Code (SIC) is 4522. The business size standard is 1,500 employees. Small, Historically Underutilized, and Women-owned businesses are encouraged to submit a proposal. If this acquisition is set-aside for SB concerns, notification of such will be publicized. The solicitation will be issued to industry on or about 18 Mar 99. Contractors should refer questions to 1Lt Toby J. Loftin (loftint@randolph.af.mil) or the Contracting Officer, Mr. Daniel R. Gonzales (gonzalesd@randolph.af.mil) or may call (210) 652-5176/5145, fax (210) 652-7486. Posted 01/25/99 (W-SN290979). (0025)

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