99--Market Survey Sources Sought to Provide a Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6A-135A Maintenance/Overhaul Program

Amendment 2 The purpose of this amendment is to provide the applicable Pratt & Whitney Enhanced Warranty for New Engines. Attached engine warranty applies to the subject FAA Hawker Beechcraft C90GTi aircraft. Note: Information provided to all interested parties for informational purposes only. ============================================================== Amendment 1 The purpose of this amendment is to: 1.) Extend response due date of this market survey until 1 June 2012. 2.) Advise interested parties that the SOW has been amended to add the following paragraph (18) to Section 3.1 entitled "Contractor Cost Per Engine Operating Hour Coverage". (18.) Provide Rental/Loaner engines during events requiring FAA engine removal for maintenance covered by the Cost Per Hour Program. =============================================================== Market Survey Sources Sought to Provide a Pratt & Whitney Canada (PWC) PT6A-135A Maintenance/Overhaul Program General Information: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Inspection Services (FIS) is conducting a Market Survey looking for sources/vendors that can provide an Engine Maintenance/Overhaul program for eighteen (18) FAA owned PWC PT6A-135A engines. Twelve (12) engines are currently in-service and installed on six (6) FAA Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) C90GTi aircraft and six (6) additional engines are expected on three (3) new HBC C90GTi aircraft with planned deliveries in August 2012 and July 2013. This announcement is not a Screening Information Request (SIR) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) of any kind. The FAA is considering obtaining a Maintenance/Overhaul program for their PT6A-135A engines that covers the cost of maintenance, labor, and parts on a cost per engine operating hour basis. Other support coverage is desired as part of the program and would cover maintenance events, parts, or engine services that are not covered as a cost per engine operating hour basis. Other support coverage would be requested as needed and the cost would be considered as an Over & Above (O&A) basis using a time and materials format. The engines are covered under the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) warranty plan through a specified calendar date or number of engine hours as shown in the "draft" Statement of Work (SOW). The "draft" SOW which describes the desired coverage, program requirements, is included with this Market Survey. Respondents are encouraged to review the statement of work and provide comments. If you are viewing this announcement through Fed Biz Ops (www.fbo.gov) the attachments may not be available or viewable. If so, please proceed to the FAA's Contract Opportunities Website at faaco.faa.gov to obtain the attachments. All interested parties are advised that the FAA will not pay for any information or any administrative costs incurred that are associated with any response received from industry in response to this Market Survey/Request for Information. Therefore, any costs associated with Market Survey/Request for Information submissions will be solely at the interested party's expense. Costs provided are for market survey/informational purposes only and shall not be considered as an offer to do business. Response to this Market Survey: Interested firms are required to submit the attached Business Declaration form and a copy of their SBA 8(a) certification letter, if applicable. The FAA will require this information in development of the bidders list if and when this requirement proceeds to the acquisition phase. Any information provided under this market survey is for informational purposes only and will not be released. Any proprietary information submitted will be protected if appropriately marked. No evaluation of vendors will occur and vendor participation in any informational session is not a promise of future business with the FAA. All responses (one response per company) are to be provided on company letterhead. No type font less than 12-point may be used. Responses must be received no later than 3:30 P.M, Central Time on 25 May 2012. Market survey responses received after the time and date specified will be determined to be late and may not be considered. The FAA intends to review all response submittals to establish the acquisition strategy. Responses to this market survey will be used to determine if there is adequate competition to set the requirement aside for Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Businesses (SEDB) or Small Business, or open it up for full and open competition. The information identified from this market survey may result in a restricted Screening Process when the RFP is issued. This survey is being conducted in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Section 3.2.1.2.1. This survey will support market research obtained from multiple sources and will be utilized for planning purposes only. The NAICS code for this effort is 336412 "Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing" with a size standard of 1000 employees. In order to make this determination the FAA requires the following from interested vendors: 1. Capability Statement - This document should identify: Type of services provided by your firm, Size and type of services provided by previous contracts (elaborate and provide detailed information and past performance), Number of years in business, Experience with PT6A-135A engine maintenance programs. 2. Geographical areas where your company can provide services 3. Expected programmatic approach (in-house, teaming, subcontracting, etc.) - Respondents must provide their strategy for accomplishing this work, including the percentage of work that will be done by eligible small, service-disabled veteran-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. The FAA prefers that all submittals, including attachments, be submitted electronically to the email addresses shown below. Submissions may be provided in a portable document format (pdf); however, Microsoft Word is acceptable. Responses must not exceed a total of 30 pages. Point of contact is John Hawk, Contracting Officer, telephone +1 (555) 000-0000. 0Email: contact@example.gov CC: contact@example.gov NOTE: Responders are requested to include the words "Market Survey Response" in the subject line of their email. If you cannot respond electronically, please send two copies by the indicated deadline to: Mailing Address: Federal Aviation Administration Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center Multi-Purpose Bldg., Rm. 377 6500 S. Mac Arthur Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK. 73125 ATTN: John Hawk Fax: +1 (555) 000-0000 This Notice is for informational purposes for Minority, Women-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises: The Department of Transportation (DOT), Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, has a program to assist small businesses, small businesses owned and controlled by a socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, and women-owned concerns to acquire short-term working capital assistance for transportation-related contracts. Loans are available under the DOT Short Term Lending Program (STLP) at prime interest rates to provide accounts receivable financing. The maximum line of credit is $750,000. For further information and applicable forms concerning the STLP, call the OSDBU at +1 (555) 000-0000.