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15 -- TWO NEW FAA (FAR PART 23) CERTIFIED SINGLE-ENGINE LAND COMPOSITE AIRCRAFT FOR FLIGHT RESEARCH SOL 1-168-OD.1076 DUE 081600 POC Kimberly D. Duncan, Contract Specialist, Phone (757) 864-3566, Fax (757) 864-6966, Email k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov -- Susan E. McClain, Contracting Officer, Phone (757) 864-8863, Fax (757) 864-9775, Email s.e.mcclain@larc.nasa.gov WEB: Click here for the latest information about this notice, http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=D&pin=23#1-168-OD.1076. E-MAIL: Kimberly D. Duncan, k.d.duncan@larc.nasa.gov. This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) FAR 13.5 Test Program for Certain Commercial Items This requirement is for the acquisition of two (2) each state-of-the-art FAA type certified single-engine composite aircraft for use in flight research experiments that support general aviation. The envisioned flight experiments will address flight deck design and integration, flight controls, and many new operational concepts that enable these aircraft to perform self-separation and sequencing independent of existing air-traffic management utilizing an 'airborne internet' communications system. The aircraft and on-board systems will provide automated sequencing, navigation, and separation by direct aircraft-to-aircraft communications with minimal operator/pilot interaction. No propulsion, aerodynamic, or structural modifications are planned for these aircraft however, extensive modifications to the flight deck and flight controls are envisioned. WORK DESCRIPTION: The contractor shall manufacture and deliver to NASA Langley Research Center factory two (2) each new, FAA (Federal Aviation Regulation Part 23) type certified composite aircraft along with complete engineering documentation of all systems and subsystems to enable NASA to modify the aircraft for flight research experimentation. The aircraft shall meet the following specifications: 1) FAA standard airworthiness certificate to provide a proven and documented airframe, engine and flight control system from which research modifications can be made with knowledgeable judgement of their impact on the vehicle airworthiness, flight envelope and flight characteristics. 2) Unpressurized, single-engine land aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear able to carry 3 adults weighing 200 lbs. each plus 200 lbs. of research equipment and fly for 3 hours at 75% power with instrument flight rules (IFR) reserves to enable a test subject, safety pilot and researcher to conduct test scenarios of sufficient duration to encounter desired test conditions of weather, terrain, traffic and airspace. Seats behind pilot and co-pilot seats shall face forward so that researcher is properly positioned to observe test subject and cockpit operations. It is desirable to be able to carry a fourth person as an observer. 3) A cruise speed at 75% power in excess of 170 knots to enable test scenarios spanning 500 nautical miles. 4) Equipped to operate day and night under IFR in instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) to enable experiments in a variety of weather and visibility limiting conditions. Equipment should include VOR, ILS, DME, ADF, GPS, and a stormscope for adverse weather avoidance. 5) Dual flight controls employing unconventional side-stick controllers, conventional rudder pedals ahead of each front seat, and state-of-the-art avionics, for use by both the left and right front-seat occupants. At least one aircraft will also include a single-stick power-lever for controlling the engine. It is highly desirable that both aircraft utilize AGATE-derived avionics technologies to the fullest extent possible. 6) Having a three axis (roll, pitch, and altitude hold) autopilot to enable the investigation of the effect of utilizing a simple autopilot versus fully automated flight on the ability of the operator/pilot to manage the overall flight. 7)Dual sources to provide redundancy for driving primary attitude and heading reference instruments during experiments in IMC. Both aircraft shall incorporate advanced safety features wherever possible. 8)An intercom and noise-canceling headset for all seating positions to enable all occupants to communicate with each other and to monitor voice communications. 9) Having at least one door adjacent to the front row of seats for easy access to the front of the cabin. This facilitates access to the panel and avionics for modifications to accommodate varied configurations of avionics. The provisions and clauses in the RFQ are those in effect through FAC 97-19. This procurement is a total small business set-aside. See Note 1. The SIC code and the small business size standard for this procurement are 3721 and 1500 employees, respectively. The quoter shall state in their quotation their size status for this procurement. All qualified responsible business sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Delivery to NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA is desired within approximately 45 days ARO. Delivery shall be FOB Destination. The DPAS rating for this procurement is DO-C9. Quotations for the items(s) described above are due by 4:30 p.m. local time, August 16, 2000 and may be mailed or faxed to NASA Langley Research Center, MailStop 126/Kim Duncan or Susan McClain, Hampton, VA 23681-2199 or faxed to 757-864-6966 Kim Duncan/Susan McClain and include, solicitation number, FOB destination to this Center, proposed delivery schedule, discount/payment terms, warranty duration (if applicable), taxpayer identification number (TIN), identification of any special commercial terms, and be signed by an authorized company representative. Quoters are encouraged to use the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form found at URL: http://procure.arc.nasa.gov/Acq/Forms/Index.html to submit a quotation. Quoters shall provide the information required by FAR 52.212-1. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 are as follows: Central Contractor Registration (LaRC 52.204-101)(Nov 1999)-Alternate I (June 2000), 52.214-34, 52.214-35 If the end product(s) quoted is other than domestic end product(s) as defined in the clause entitled "Buy American Act -- Supplies," the quoter shall so state and shall list the country of origin. The Representations and Certifications required by FAR 52.2l2-3 may be obtained via the internet at URL: http://ec.msfc.nasa.gov/msfc/pub/reps_certs/sats/ FAR 52.212-4 is applicable. Addenda to FAR 52.212-4 are as follows: 52.219-6, 52.247-35, 1852.215-84, 52.212-4(g) The Government intends to advance pay 10% of the total contract price with the balance due upon delivery, inspection, and acceptance by the Government. FAR 52.212-5 is applicable and the following identified clauses are incorporated by reference. 52.222-3, 52.225-13, 52.233-3, 52.203-6, 52.219-4, 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-35, 52.222-36, 52.222-37, 52.225-1,52.232-34 The FAR may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.arnet.gov/far/ The NFS may be obtained via the Internet at URL: http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/procurement/regs/nfstoc.htm Questions regarding this acquisition must be submitted in writing no later than August 10, 2000 Award will be based upon overall best value to the Government, with consideration given to the factors of proposed technical merits, price and past performance; other critical requirements (i.e., delivery) if so stated in the RFQ will also be considered. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, for selection purposes, technical, price and past performance are essentially equal in importance. It is critical that offerors provide adequate detail (product brochures or other information) to allow evaluation of their offer (see FAR 52.212-1(b). Quoters must provide copies of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representation and Certifications -- Commercial Items with their quote. See above for where to obtain copies of the form via the Internet. An ombudsman has been appointed -- See NASA Specific Note "B". Prospective quoters shall notify this office of their intent to submit a quotation. It is the quoter's responsibility to monitor the following Internet site for the release of amendments (if any): http://nais.msfc.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/EPS/bizops.cgi?gr=C&pin=23 Potential quoters will be responsible for downloading their own copy of this combination synopsis/solicitation and amendments (if any). Any referenced notes can be viewed at the following URL: http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/nasanote.html Posted 08/01/00 (D-SN480725). (0214)

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