15 -- Program Depot Maintenance of C130s in PACAF Theatre

Requirement is for Programmed Deport Maintenance for the PACAF Theatre for the C130. This will be a Basic Contract with nine (9) option years. Work will be performed in the Pacific Theatre. There will be approximately 8 planes dropped for maintenance each year. The hangars where work will be performed shall be free of obstruction with a minimum door height of 40 feet and door width of 140 feet. The following items are required: (a)a wash rack; (b) an enclosed hangar to accomplish complete depainting and painting of 2 aircraft each month; (c) ramp space with tie down grids; (d) ramp and hangar lighting, electricity, and compressed air; (e) runway with minimum length of 5000 feet and width of 150 feet with lighting parallel to runway; (f) a control tower with radio and airfield control facilities available and staffed; (g) fuel and oil storage capability; (h) own or have access to back shops with manufacturing capability; (i) have access to c-130 peculiar ground handling equipment and tools; (j) possess a battery facility capable of storage, servicing and handling lead acid and nickel-cadmium batteries; (k) possess shot peening equipment; (l) possess aircraft weighing facilities; (m) possess N1 and C12 compass calibration/swing capability; (n) possess adequate covered storage space for aircraft components, aircraft records and forms and inside secured storage space of 20,000 sq.ft. ; (o) possess UHF radio capable of communicating with c-130 aircraft; (p) possess sealant mixing facility including machines and storage space and refrigerator; (q) possess breathing oxygen storage and facilities to handle it; (r) possess on-site office space to house 7 U.S. Government personnel with approx. 1000 sq.ft; (s) shall have two qualified personnel to perform ground engine run operation; (t) possess equipment and trained personnel to perform complete aircraft alignment and symmetry checks and wing joint; (u) shall possess nondestructive inspection capability and shall have the capability to perform Bush-Lok, Force Mate, Force Tec, and cold-working for general repair procedures; (v) an aircraft engineer and (w) key management and technical personnel who are able to fluently communicate, read, interpret and comprehend engineering and technical data written in English. A Risk Assessment Workshop will be held the week of 23 Jul 01 (approximate). A draft solicitation will be available at http://fedbizopps.gov approximately 27 Jul 01. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. The Official Copy of the solicitation will not be provided on Compact Disk (CD-ROM) or paper and can only be accessed on the WEB Site: http://fedbizopps.gov All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the Contracting Officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting office, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contactOmbudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 478-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in attempt to resolve your concerns. WR-ALC/Local CBD notes "B", and "F" will apply as well as CBD Note 9. Requirement is for Programmed Deport Maintenance for the PACAF Theatre for the C130. This will be a Basic Contract with nine (9) option years. Work will be performed in the Pacific Theatre. There will be approximately 8 planes dropped for maintenance each year. The hangars where work will be performed shall be free of obstruction with a minimum door height of 40 feet and door width of 140 feet. The following items are required: (a)a wash rack; (b) an enclosed hangar to accomplish complete depainting and painting of 2 aircraft each month; (c) ramp space with tie down grids; (d) ramp and hangar lighting, electricity, and compressed air; (e) runway with minimum length of 5000 feet and width of 150 feet with lighting parallel to runway; (f) a control tower with radio and airfield control facilities available and staffed; (g) fuel and oil storage capability; (h) own or have access to back shops with manufacturing capability; (i) have access to c-130 peculiar ground handling equipment and tools; (j) possess a battery facility capable of storage, servicing and handling lead acid and nickel-cadmium batteries; (k) possess shot peening equipment; (l) possess aircraft weighing facilities; (m) possess N1 and C12 compass calibration/swing capability; (n) possess adequate covered storage space for aircraft components, aircraft records and forms and inside secured storage space of 20,000 sq.ft. ; (o) possess UHF radio capable of communicating with c-130 aircraft; (p) possess sealant mixing facility including machines and storage space and refrigerator; (q) possess breathing oxygen storage and facilities to handle it; (r) possess on-site office space to house 7 U.S. Government personnel with approx. 1000 sq.ft; (s) shall have two qualified personnel to perform ground engine run operation; (t) possess equipment and trained personnel to perform complete aircraft alignment and symmetry checks and wing joint; (u) shall possess nondestructive inspection capability and shall have the capability to perform Bush-Lok, Force Mate, Force Tec, and cold-working for general repair procedures; (v) an aircraft engineer and (w) key management and technical personnel who are able to fluently communicate, read, interpret and comprehend engineering and technical data written in English. A Risk Assessment Workshop will be held the week of 23 Jul 01 (approximate). A draft solicitation will be available at http://fedbizopps.gov approximately 27 Jul 01. Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. However, all proposals received within 45 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the government. The Official Copy of the solicitation will not be provided on Compact Disk (CD-ROM) or paper and can only be accessed on the WEB Site: http://fedbizopps.gov All potential offerors should contact the buyer/PCO identified above for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If your concerns are not satisfied by the Contracting Officer, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting office, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact Ombudsman James Grant, Chief, Contract Policy Division, at 478-926-2604. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in attempt to resolve your concerns. WR-ALC/Local CBD notes "B", and "F" will apply as well as CBD Note 9. North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) 488190