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N0042121Q0006Federal

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25 days ago

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Contract Value

$94,250

NAICS

481211 - Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation

Place of Performance

Patuxent River, MD, 20670, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

K & R AVIATION

Award Issued Date

10/19/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

RFQ+N0042121Q0006.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedOct 8

Combined Synopsis

Response DeadlineOct 13

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Submission Closed

10/13/2020, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

Contacts

Brenda Jackson

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

THIS REQUIREMENT IS ADVERTISED AS SOLE SOURCE. THE NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This announcement is a request for quote (RFQ). This requirement is being synopsized as an unrestricted acquisition under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 481211, and PSC code U099. The Naval Air Warfare Center- Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure, on a Sole Source (SS) basis to K&R Aviation, DBA Open Air, 534 Winding Rose Dr. Rockville, MD 20860 to provide training for the Test Pilot School Fixed Wing Qual/Eval curriculum which is an integral component of the United States Test Pilot School. This is the only known contractor possessing a suitable aircraft, with acceptable safety posture and desired configuration, pre-qualified by USNTPS staff personnel, is available for hire at the specified time and having a proven instructional training program compatible with USNTPS standards, that can provide the training and demonstration flights. Due to an extremely tight schedule, the Period of Performance (PoP) start date will be from receipt of the order through 30 September 2021. This PoP is mandatory to meet USNTPS syllabus requirements for the USNTPS to provide training and demonstration flights for the SF-50, which is a unique configuration not readily available for hire commercially. This aircraft meets the unique requirements of the Test Pilot School Fixed Wing Qual/Eval curriculum. The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price (FFP). ****NOTE: The required fill-in provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 attached to this post must be filled in and returned with your quote to be considered for award. **** Shipping Charges: These items will be delivered F.O.B. Destination, and shipping shall be included in the price. Contracting O?ice Address: 21983 Bundy Road, Building 441 Patuxent River, MD 20670 Technically acceptability will be determined solely on the content and merit of the information submitted in response to this synopsis/solicitation. Therefore, it is incumbent on the offeror to provide sufficient technical literature, documentation, etc. in order for the Government to make an adequate technical assessment of the proposal. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated. The clause at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items, (DEVIATION 2008-O0018) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The provision at 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) applies to this acquisition. The Government will award in accordance with FAR Part 12 on a lowest priced, technically acceptable basis. The offeror shall provide backup information verifying the price offered, e.g., a copy of current catalog, invoices for the same equipment, etc. Each offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Aug 2018) with its quote. FAR 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Jan 2017) is incorporated by reference and applies to this acquisition. The clause at 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (Aug 2018) is incorporated by reference. Quotes are to be submitted to Brenda Jackson, Procurement Technician, at brenda.d.jackson@navy.mil No Later Than (NLT) 4:00 PM Eastern Local Time, Tuesday 13 October 2020.