Battlefield Airborne Communications Node Operation and Support

Description. ESC/HNAK intends to award a modification to Contract FA8726-09-C-0010 held by Northrop Grumman Information Systems to extend the operation and logistics support of two Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) equipped Bombardier BD-700 Global Express aircraft (re-designated USAF E-11A) in support of Overseas Contingency Operations. The Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) payload was developed by Northrop Grumman as part of the Interim Gateways program. This modification will extend the current operation and logistics support effort for these systems for five additional months. The effort includes operation of the payload from ground control sites, maintenance of the payload, and maintenance of the aircraft. It also includes provision of all repair parts and ancillary equipment. The operation and support of the systems takes place on two (2) US military installations in the Central Command Area of Responsibility. The sites are in conflict regions with low supporting infrastructure. The work requires Secret contractor facilities and personnel security clearances. Responsible sources may submit unclassified responses to this Request for Information by e-mail to Mr. Walter Ronten at walter.ronten@hanscom.af.mil. Responses shall consist of no more than two pages and consist of the following. Company Name Address Point of Contact CAGE Code and/or DUNS Number Phone Number: Email Address Web Page URL Size of business (North American Industry Classification System code 334511, size standard of 750 employees) and your Small Business Classification (if applicable) Company Ownership - Domestic or Foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership) Describe your company's experience and capability for first line maintenance on commercial jet aircraft and airborne communications systems at undeveloped facilities. Describe your capability to provide spare parts, tools, ground support equipment for system operations in remote locations and to sustain a high level of operations. Describe qualifications for maintaining Bombardier Global Express aircraft. Describe your usual contract type, terms, and conditions. Describe your capabilities to form a working relationship with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Bombardier, Ltd dba LearJet and Northrop Grumman) for any needed engineering support. Submit response as per above directions only. No other communications will be entertained. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this synopsis or to otherwise pay for the information provided except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. Although "proposal" and "offeror" are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. This solicitation is issued for the purpose of market survey and acquisition strategy determination.