Progressive Structural Inspection (PSI) and Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) for US Government C-130H and C-130J Aircraft

Request For Information (RFI): Progressive Structural Inspection (PSI) and Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) for US Government C-130H and C-130J Aircraft This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and to identify capable sources. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. It is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Further, unsolicited proposals will not be accepted. Funding is not available at this time. The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has not made a commitment to procure any of the services discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP if any is issued. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized in the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOps) website, www.fbo.gov. It is the responsibility of the potential responders to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this subject. 70Z03819IH0000002 is assigned to this RFI for tracking purposes only. The USCG Aviation Logistics Center (ALC) requests capability statements from interested companies for the purpose of identifying potential sources for a non-personal services contract in support of its mission of providing Progressive Structural Inspection (PSI) and other Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) for one (1) HC-130J aircraft. There is the potential for one (1) additional aircraft to require PSI and DLM on this contract at a later date. PSI is the depot level inspection of the HC-130 aircraft to ensure airworthiness through detailed non-destructive inspection procedures and effect repairs/correction of discrepancies as necessary. It includes the induction, disassembly, inspection, repair, reassembly, and functional testing necessary to facilitate maintenance requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, inherent support functions that pertain to the research of technical requirements, refinement of local PSI procedures, procurement of material, and data entry. Cleaning, inspection, and minor rework of components is anticipated. This work shall be performed in accordance with established Government manuals, drawings, directives, and instructions. The following airport requirements shall be met: - The airport shall meet the requirements of Sub Part D, Operations, of FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 139 (does not have to be Part 139 certified). The airport shall be certified for Instrument Approach Procedures that meet the requirements of FAA Federal Aviation Regulation Part 97, Standard Instrument Procedures. The airport shall have an FAA certified VHF Omni-Directional Range (VOR), Instrument Landing System (ILS), Non Directional Beacon (NDB) or Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) approach. - The airport shall have an operating control tower, operating Flight Service Station (FSS) or operating Aeronautical Advisory Station (UNICOM) for all C-130 aircraft arrivals and departures. If the airport does not have an operating tower or FSS, it shall have an Automated Terminal Information System (ATIS) or similar capability to provide accurate weather conditions for the landing runway. The airport shall provide a capability for the tower, FSS or UNICOM to maintain radio communication with the aircraft during all ground operations, such as taxi, take-off, and landing, and be able to alert the firefighting and medical facilities in the event of a mishap. - At a minimum, runway length shall be no less than 6,000 feet long by 150 feet wide with adjoining taxiways and ramp space that will accommodate C-130 aircraft. The airport shall have the capability to perform compass calibration either via compass rose or electronic method. Place of performance is at the facility of the Contractor. PSI consists of the following: PSI, to include full structure inspection of C-130H/J aircraft Depainting and repainting of C-130H/J aircraft which can occur at a different location,provided the airport requirements listed on page one (1) and the Ground and Flight Risk (GFR) requirements outlined on page three (3) are met for that location Depot level repairs to C-130H/J aircraft and system components Non-recurrent repairs Procurement and management of non-repairable C-130H/J Parts, to include reporting supply status for all parts associated with PSI/DLM Preservation and maintenance of replacement aircraft parts Aircraft Sheet Metal Shop support and Machine Shop support Component Repair on T-56 engines and C-130H propellers Maintenance on AE2100D engines and C-130J propellers Avionics Modernization Line TCTO support for C-130H/J Ground and Flight Support, to include repair of flight and non-flight generated discrepancies, hourly and calendar Maintenance Due List (MDL) items, aircraft fueling, de-fueling, and fireguard duties to launch aircraft and Functional Ground Testing The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation with a small business size standard of $32.5M in annual revenue as specified by NAICS web page; http://www.naics.com/. Interested parties should submit capabilities statements to the points of contact specified herein. In order to facilitate a comprehensive evaluation, capabilities statements should include the following information: 1. Capability and experience for completion of bulleted items above. 2. Capability to partner with various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) for replacement parts. 3. Capability to induct the aircraft not later than mid-September 2019. 4. Certified ISO 9110 as a minimum; include any other certifications as they pertain to this type of requirement. 5. Diagrams of facilities used by your company to conduct PSI. Please respond to the following questions in addition to submission of your company's capability statement: 1. Does your company currently provide depot level maintenance for large body, fixed wing aircraft? If so, who is the customer(s)? Please provide a technical and contractual Point of Contact (POC) for your customer(s). 2. What is the number of aircraft your company currently supports? What model of aircraft? What is the period of performance and contract number? 3. What type of contract does the commercial marketplace use for this kind of support? USCG is contemplating a hybrid structure consisting of some firm fixed priced elements and time and materials Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINS). The anticipated period of performance will be from the date of induction through final delivery. Note the Coast Guard's required turn-around-time is 250 calendar days from the date of induction. Does your company have any concerns with this contract type? 4. Does your company have the management and financial capability to support a contract of this type? Please describe on-site management structure and financial capability. 5. If the Government proceeds with this requirement, the contract award may result from the trade-off process to arrive at overall best value for the Government. Please specify any technical, cost, performance, or schedule differences that your company could offer that might set your company apart from other potential competitors. 6. Is your company a large or small business? If small, define your company's socioeconomic classification. 7. Does your company anticipate performing the majority of PSI/DLM work, or does your company see the need to utilize a number of sub-contractors to perform these efforts? 8. If your company would like to propose as a prime on any potential forthcoming solicitation, what does your company think would be appropriate small business subcontracting goals? (Categorize by small business type and percentage of total contract value based on your company's ROM). 9. If your company is a small business, are you capable of performing at least 50% of the work, in order to comply with FAR Clause 52.219-14, specifically 52.219-14(c)(1), "At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern."? 10. Are there any unique laws, regulations or business practices that are contrary to the commercial regulations specified at FAR Part 12? Please describe. 11. What type of facilities do you have access to that would be capable of performing the work as stated previously? 12. Are the facilities GFR certified? Please provide proof of compliance through evidence of your latest audit. GFR requirements can be found at: http://www.dcma.mil/POLICIES/ under Aircraft Operations. Title: Contractor's Flight and Ground Operation Type: Instruction Policy: 8210-1C C1 Published: 04/05/2017 Responses may include data that companies do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose or used by the Government except for information purposes. If your company wishes to restrict the data, the title page must be marked with the following legend: Use and Disclosure of Data: This response includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed -- in whole or in part -- for any purpose other than to evaluate this response. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in these data if they are obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in Data Sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]. Your company may also mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: "Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this response." Any questions should be submitted via email to Hayley Osmon at Hayley.W.Osmon2@uscg.mil not later than June 07, 2019. Responses to this RFI along with any white papers, capability statements, company literature, and brochures shall be emailed to Hayley Osmon, Contract Specialist at Hayley.W.Osmon2@uscg.mil or mailed to Commanding Officer, Aviation Logistics Center, LRS Product Line Div., Heavy Maintenance Facility, 1060 Consolidated Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909, ATTN: Contracting Officer. Telephone responses will not be accepted. Responses must be received no later than June 14, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. EST.