Solicitation Number:

N00019-08-P7-ZD274

Notice Type:

Sources Sought

Synopsis:

The Naval Air Systems Command, NAS Patuxent River, Maryland, Program Management Office (PMA-207) is seeking sources to perform Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to include maintenance, repair, engineering and technical services, aircraft upgrade and modifications, and integrated logistics support services for the UC-35C/D derivative aircraft for the Department of the Navy. The UC-35C/D aircraft operates in five sites: New Orleans, Louisiana, Miramar, California, Futenma, Japan, Andrews AFB, Maryland and Cherry Point, North Carolina. There are a total of twelve (12) aircraft, two (2) located in New Orleans, Louisiana, two (2) Miramar, California, three (3) Futenma, Japan, three (3) Andrews AFB, Maryland and two (2) in Cherry Point, North Carolina. The UC-35C/D is a commercial derivative of the Cessna Citation Ultra/Encore. The UC-35C/D mission is to provide rapid response, high priority movement of passengers and cargo, as well as limited medical evacuation.



Identified by the North American Industry System Classification (NAICS) Code 488190, the Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Firm-Fixed Price Contract for these services, providing for some Cost Reimbursable Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). The period of performance includes the basic year with four (4) one year options. Contractors shall hold a current 145-repair station certificate and be able to comply with the Federal Aviation Administration s (FAA) Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Parts 21-Certification Procedures for Products and Parts, 43- Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Rebuilding, and Alteration, 135- Operating Requirements, and 145-Repair Station. The following timeframes are anticipated: Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) September 2008, RFP issuance February 2009, and Contract Award December 2009.



Contractors who believe they possess the demonstrated expertise and experience in CLS shall submit electronically a statement of their capabilities to: Commander, Naval Air Systems Command Point of Contacts (Lindsey.Miranda@navy.mil) and (James.M.Smith@navy.mil) no later than 29 August 2008. With the Capability Statement, interested firms shall indicate whether or not they are a large business, small business, small disadvantage business, woman owned business, or other type. The government is considering both Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 and 15 contracting methodologies. Interested parties are encouraged to provide benefits and disadvantages of each methodology.



This sources sought is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bid or proposals, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This notice (N00019-08-P7-ZD274) and the Draft Statement of Work (SOW) will also reside on the NAVAIR web site, http://www.navair.navy.mil. Select Doing business with us, then select Open Solicitations, reference N00019-08-P7-ZD274. When submitting email, please include the following information: company name, address, point of contact, email address, phone number, and fax number.

Contracting Office Address:

Building 2272
47123 Buse Road Unit IPT
Patuxent River, Maryland 20670
United States

Place of Performance:

New Orleans, Louisiana, Miramar, California, Futenma, Japan, Andrews AFB, Maryland and Cherry Point, North Carolina

United States

Primary Point of Contact.:

Secondary Point of Contact: