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R -- AERIAL REFUELING PART TASK TRAINER SOL F42630-00-R-AAAAQ POC Nila J Hatch/Ywk/[801]777-8415, For additional information contact Nila J Hatch/Ywk/[801]777-8415 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://www.eps.gov. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, Nila.Hatch@hill.Af.Mil. Market Research/Sources Sought Synopsis 24 April, 2000 C-5/C-141 Air Refueling Part Task Trainer (ARPTT) 1. This announcement constitutes a market survey and sources sought synopsis. This market survey is issued to identify potential contractors with the skills and knowledge required in supporting the C-5/C-141 Aerial Refueling Part Task Trainer (ARPTT). The government is interested in determining the market interest, capability, and training solution associated with this acquisition as well as to identify businesses currently offering the same or similar services in the commercial market place at established catalog or market prices. 2. The proposed acquisition is to establish a contract for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) and Total Contractor Training (TCT) to include the services of Air Force Qualified C-5/C-141 flight instructors. The operation of a Training System Support Center (TSSC) will also be required. There is a potential requirement for future modifications to the systems as well as an as-needed requirement to move the trainers to different locations. The ARPTT systems will be located at seven (7) sites within the continental U.S. (Altus AFB, OK; Dover AFB, DE; McChord AFB, WA; McGuire AFB, NJ; Memphis ANG, TN; Travis AFB, CA and Wright-Patterson AFB, OH). The Request for Proposal shall include a priced option for the projected relocation of the ARPTT from McChord AFB, WA to Wright-Patterson AFB, Oh for FY02. The contractor's responsibilities shall include; but are not limited to the following: a. These systems must be maintained at a minimum of 95% availability including all associated equipment. b. Provide qualified instructors to perform Contractor Training (CT) in accordance with the Air Refueling procedures for the C-141 aircraft, consisting of but not limited to pilot/co-pilot qualification, re-certification, an upgrade training. The C-141 ARPTT are located at McChord AFB, McGuire AFB, Memphis ANG and Wright-Patterson AFB. c. Maintain concurrency with the C-5 and C-141 Aircraft. Formulate and execute a comprehensive configuration plan, which fully addresses configuration management of all hardware, software and documentation baselines using MIL-STD-948 as a guide. d. Effectively manage and operate the Training System Support Center (TSSC). e. Manage all data associated with ARPTT program. Full design disclosure is mandated. f. Provide technology to improve the function, operation, and efficiency of the trainers. Use Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) material wherever possible in all design. g. Perform total logistics support of the Recompetition Support Package (RSP), which includes spares, support equipment and technical documentation, and maintain all items in a serviceable condition. h. Provide and carry out procedures for the relocation of the ARPTT systems. 3. The contract will be written for one (1) basic year and nine (9) option years. This effort will begin about 1 October 2001. There will be an estimated ninety-day ramp-up period. This acquisition will be a successor contract to the current F42630-96-C-0472. Interested businesses are requested to submit the following information within thirty (30) days of this notice. a. Are you a large, small or small disadvantage business? b. Specify whether your interest is in being a prime or a subcontractor. c. Provide your prior experience on CLS type contracts. d. Provide your experience working in a TSSC environment. e. Have you ever provided or are you familiar with the requirements to provide Air Force qualified instructor to perform CT? f. Have you ever accomplished a relocation of this or any similar training device? This program requires special training and skills in optical calibration, alignment and maintenance of a uniquely designed collimator structure that includes numerous lens and mirrors. g. Are you currently providing or have you ever provided these same services or similar services? h. Please feel free to provide ideas or approaches for TCT. 4. Information contained in this synopsis is for planning purpose only. It does not constitute an invitation for sealed bid or request for proposals, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the government. The government's plans are to meet with industry to discuss the requirement and receive early industry input. The date, time and place for this meeting as well as information about this requirement will be posted on the Website located at: http://contracting.hill.af.mil/html/sourcessought/SSHP.htm 5. Only this notice and the official synopses will be posted in the CBD. Potential offerors may express interest, make comments, and ask question via electronic mail to the contracting officer, Nila Hatch at nila.hatch@hill.af.mil. All question must be identified by company, contact person and phone number. The questions and answers will be provided on the Website to all potential offerors unless otherwise specified. For addition information contact Nila Hatch at (801) 777-8415. Mailing address is OO-ALC/YWK, 6050 Gum Lane, Bldg. 1215, Hill AFB, UT 84015; attention Nila Hatch. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See our Web page. Posted 04/27/00 (I-SN449354). (0118)

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