Wiesbaden Regional Contracting Center, Attn: AEUCC-C-A, CMR 410 Box 744, APO AE 09096

W -- AERIAL SURVEILLANCE PLATFORM SOL DAJA22-00-R-1027 DUE 082500 POC Christopher Popp, Contracting Officer/Yanina Seeger, Specialist, 011-49-816-2192, FAX -2198 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the contract specialist for, seegery@rcc.wbn.usacce.army.mil. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items 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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation number DAJA22-00-R-1027 is being issued as a Request for Proposal, which incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial items in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-14. U.S. Army Europe intends to procure non-personal services for aerial surveillance within Southern Europe for a period of six (6) months, with two (2) each three (3) month options for extension totaling up to six (6) months. Except for those specified as government-furnished, the contractor shall provide all the necessary skilled and trained personnel, aircraft, surveillance equipment and instruments, supplies and materials, permits and authorizations (including personnel visas) required forperformance of services under this contract. Contractor-provided shall include among others flight and maintenance crews, surveillance equipment, repair parts needed, transportation to/from work site, repair/maintenance of aircraft, ground station consisting of TV monitor, VCR, and 8mm tape player and all necessary personal and equipment insurance. Contract personnel require security "secret" level clearance. The Government will provide board and lodgings to the required contractor personnel, including flights within Europe should it be necessary for the work involved, heated hangers in the specific operational sites, fuel, emergency medical treatment, radios and local frequency spectrum. Flying time required will be approximately 100 hours per month. The contractor shall have all equipment and personnel prepared for pre-flight inspection on or before 25 Sep 00. Award will be made as soon as feasible but not later than 15 Sep 00 to allow at least 10 days mobilization period. The government prefers firm fixed pricing to include mobilization cost and price for each hour of flying time to include all cost. 0001: Mobilization Efforts (Award date to 25 Sep 00) 1 lot 0002: Flying time to include all cost 0002AA Fixed quantity 600 hours (for example, 100 hours per month) 6 months 0002AB Option for increase in hours (in excess of the fixed quantity) in units of one (1) hour or more 100 hours 0003: Option 1 3 month's extension 0003AA Fixed quantity 300 hours (for example, 100 hours per month) 3 months 0003AB Option for increase in hours (in excess of the fixed quantity) in units of one (1) hour or more 50 hours 0004: Option 2 3 month's extension 0004AA Fixed quantity 300 hours (for example, 100 hours per month) 3 months 00044B Option for increase in hours (in excess of the fixed quantity) in units of one (1) hour or more 50 hours The following provisions in their latest editions apply to this solicitation: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation Commercial items. FAR52.212-3, Offerors Representations and certifications Commercial Items FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Additional FAR clauses cited within the above clauses, which are applicable, will be incorporated into the solicitation and resulting contract. A completed copy of the provisions at 52.212-3 "Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items" should be submitted with the offer. The contract documents will include necessary addendum to the terms and conditions for the security clearance and for work performed outside the United States. The offer shall include: -- Schedule of prices (with a brief detail of the cost involved in the mobilization) -- description of proposed aircraft -- listing and description of surveillance equipment and instruments on board -- the number and skills of personnel to be provided, including a tentative listing (including date when available) and short bio-data to show sufficient qualifications for the work involved and ability to obtain security clearance without problem. -- listing of prior experience for similar services performed during the last 3 years (contract number, point of contact and tel. nos.) -- completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 -- Company's Cage Code, DUNNS No. and TIN No. Award will made based on the best value to the Government. Specifically considered during the evaluation will be (1) the effectiveness and suitability of the aircraft and all surveillance equipment and instruments being provided for the winter time; (2) availability of necessary skilled personnel; (3) capability to deliver the requirements on the stated schedule; (4) prior experience and past performance; and (5) proposed prices (including options). Offers to the above requirements shall be submitted by FAX (0011-49-611-816-2198 or per email to the designated Contracting Officer not later than 28 Aug 00, 0900 hours, CET. Contact the designated Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist for inquiries. Posted 08/17/00 (W-SN487218). (0230)

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