C20/C37 Engineering Services

C20/C37 Engineering Services Contract (ESC) THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of Market Research being conducted by the United States Air Force to identify potential sustainment support sources. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Commercial Derivative Aircraft Division (AFLCMC/WVV) issued a solicitation for the current Engineering Services Contract, contract number FA8106-16-D-0006 in FY16, to provide an Engineering Services contract vehicle for the C20/C37 fleet. This contract awarded as sole source to Gulfstream. This effort is only to increase the ceiling on the current sole source C20/C37 Engineering Sustainment Contract (ESC); FA8106-16-D-0006. The current contract period of performance (PoP) runs through 31 Jan 21 unless the six month option to extend is exercised and then the PoP will run through 31 Jul 21. This is not a Request for Proposal (or solicitation). The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market research. No funds are available to fund the information solicited. Engineering Services encompasses a multitude of tasks that provides support for the C-20/C-37 fleet. Some of these tasks include designing/accomplishing modifications, producing integration study efforts, provides Field Service Representatives (FSRs) support, and produce unique technical publications/configuration support for requirements driven by the Secretary of Defense and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These efforts must be accomplished by Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) qualified personnel with the technical knowledge, certification credentials & experience, internal support structure, security clearances, and OEM design data which is provided in a technically sound and timely manner to increase aircraft availability and decrease life-cycle costs. The contractor will provide support for a multi-service fleet of Air Force, Army, and Navy C-20 and C-37 aircraft. The C-20 and C-37 fleets consist of commercial derivative Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation (GAC) aircraft of model types GIV, GIV-SP, GV, and G550. This support may also include other Government agencies operating Gulfstream aircraft. The C-20 fleet began service in 1987 and the C-37 fleet began service in 1997. The services to be acquired consist of recurring and non-recurring tasks. Below are specific descriptions of recurring and non-recurring tasks: 1. Recurring Tasks: Service Literature Review, Unique Drawing and Documents File, Configuration Status Accounting Reporting (aircraft, engine, & software), Engineering Assignment (EA) Data File, EA Status Reporting, Computerized Maintenance Program (CMP) Access, Proposed Tasks Tracking, Technical Inquiries and Tracking, Contract Funds Status Report, Maintain C-20/37 Web Sites, Field Service Representatives, Technical/Maintenance Manuals Support and subscriptions services for required commercial off the shelf (COTS) manuals and aircraft database updates. 2. Non-Recurring Tasks: Engineering Assignments, Unique Engineering Data, Commercial Engineering Data, Systems Engineering, Engineering/Technical Support, Safety Risk Assessment, Conferences, Aircraft Maintenance, and Unique/Government Manuals. At this time, the Government is unable to provide an unlimited data package to any third party. The current qualified source is GAC, CAGE code 59734, 500 Gulfstream Road, Savannah GA, 31408-9643. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 541330, Size Standard $15M. The contracting office for this action is AFLCMC/WVV, 3001 Staff Drive, Tinker AFB, OK 73145. The Program Manager is Ms. Kim Archer AFLCMC/WVV. The Technical Lead is Mr. Mark Van Beek AFLCMC/WVV. The Contracting Officer is Ms. Jennifer Russ, AFLCMC/WVK, 405-739-3831. The Center/MAJCOM ombudsman is Ms. Jill Willingham, AFLCMC/AQP, 1755 10th St., Bldg 572, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7630, Telephone: 312-255-5472, Fax: 937-656-7193, Email: jill.willinghamallen@us.af.mil. If any potential source has questions or concerns about this particular SSS, please direct all comments to Ms. Jennifer Russ at 405-739-3831. The purpose of this SSS is to identify the availability and adequacy of potential competitive sources for such an award. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION. The USG anticipates having a signed J&A in place and exercising Option IV on the current contract NLT 1 Feb 20. Contracting Office Address: 3001 Staff Drive, Post 1AD2 105A Tinker AFB, OK 73145 Primary Point of Contact.: Jennifer Russ, Contracting Officer jennifer.russ@us.af.mil Phone: 4057393831