FLIGHT TRAINING

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The combined Synopsis/Request for Quotation (RFQ) number is 21-08-398QCS048 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. The associated North American Industrial Code System (NAICS) code is 611512 Quotes given shall include all related shipping and handling charges conducive in shipping to U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 15 Mohegan Avenue, New London, CT 06320. ITEM 001: FLIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING (4 Coast Guard Academy graduates with previous flight experience) - (1 Job) ITEM 002: FLIGHT SCHOOL TRAINING (2 Coast Guard Academy graduates with no previous flight experience, including individual Jep Kits & flight physicals) - (1 Job) The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and are to remain in full force in any resultant purchase order: FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors Commercial item (Jan 2005). Only one (1) award will be made as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation. The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference IAW FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) and remain in full force in any resultant purchase order. FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors Commercial Items (Jan 2005), applies to this acquisition. The clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Oct 2003), is incorporated into this RFQ and is an addendum to add the following clause: FAR 52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003). FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Order Commercial Items (April 2005) is incorporated in to this RFQ and the following FAR clauses under paragraph (b) are applicable: 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644),52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003), 52.222-19, Child Labor- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (June 2004) (E.O. 13126), 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999), 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2002) (E.O. 11246), 52.233-3, Protest after Award (Aug 1996)(31 U.S.C 3553), 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212), 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998)(29 U.S.C. 793), 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Dec 2001)(38 U.S.C. 4212); 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003)(31 U.S.C. 3332); The following FAR clause also applies to this combined synopsis/solicitation: 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Apr 1984). Offers are due no later than 1:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time) on 22 May 2008. Reference the solicitation number when submitting your quote. Quotations must be submitted electronically to: Shawn.R.Millang@uscg.mil or faxed to ATTN: Shawn Millang @ (860) 444-8316. STATEMENT OF WORK Summer Ensign Aviation Program Background: The Coast Guard Academy requires the training of six (6) Coast Guard Academy graduates to attain their recreational pilot license. Last year; students received 15 flight hours of dual instruction, performed one solo flight, and took a practice written examination for Private Pilot license. General: Last year; four (4) students received 15 flight hours of dual instruction, performed one solo flight, and took a practice written examination for Private Pilot license. The previous four (4) students have already received a 141 Jep Kit and FAA flight physicals, which are to be utilized during the proposed training. Two (2) Coast Guard Academy graduates to receive flight training, students have no previous flight experience. Six (6) total Academy Graduates to receive training as prescribed in line items 001 & 002 of this contract. Performance Period: 25 May 2008 until 6 September 2008, specific dates will be negotiated at time of award. Certification: FAA Certificated Part 141 Flight School Equipment: Contract is responsible for providing all flight equipment related to this contract, including three (3) copies of the Aircraft Pilot Operating Handbook for the type of aircraft to be used for training. Place of Performance: Flight training to be conducted one of the following locations: 1) Groton, CT 2) Hartford, CT 3) New Haven, CT 4) Providence, RI Selection Criteria: This contract will be award at - BEST VALUE, with the following selection criteria in order of importance: 1) Past Performance 2) Cost Proposals: Contractors are asked to include the following information with their proposals: 1) Summary of performance with federal agencies in the past 24 months, include contract number, purchase order number and agency phone number(s). If no past performance with federal agencies in past 24 months, include 3 professional business references. 2) Copy of proposed curriculum. 3) Aircraft specifications for proposed aircraft. 4) Detailed quote on a per student basis for services rendered. 5) Estimated duration in weeks to complete training 6) Copy of insurance and FAA certification documentation. 7) Cost breakdown per student for proposed training.