V -- Rotary Wing Transport

This Request for Information (RFI) is for rotary wing transport service for Iraq. There is no solicitation package available at this time. USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R is seeking sources that may be able to provide aircraft capable of flying between 150 - 200 hours monthly. The Government anticipates the size of the aircraft needed to support movement of a minimum of 18 passengers and cargo. The Government anticipates the contractor positioning three to four rotary wing aircraft at Udairi Army Airfield, Camp Buehring, Kuwait to transport passengers and cargo. Although missions may involve destinations throughout Southern Iraq and Kuwait, the primary focus areas will be Camp Buehring (Udairi AAF), Camp Bucca, Basra Contingency Operating Base (COB), Umm Qasr (North and South Port), Camp Arifjan (Patton AAF) and their surrounding areas. Other destinations can be added on a mission-by-mission basis. Contractor must be DoD Approved and be able to transport both passengers and cargo. Cargo will primarily consist of passenger equipment (bags, protective equipment, etc). Other cargo may be loaded if there is space available. The cargo will be configured for loading inside the cabin of the aircraft. The contractor will be notified by the US Government prior to loading of any cargo of a hazardous, flammable, or explosive nature and any such cargo must be properly documented and certified per applicable military transport standards. The cargo will be configured for loading inside the cabin of the aircraft. No special licenses or certifications are required to transport any cargo provided by the government. All interested parties should respond with rotary wing type and capacity that is currently available that would justify the source's qualifications to perform this task. In addition, please provide an estimate of cost for a monthly service fee and flight hours. At this time, USTRANSCOM is NOT looking for proposals. NO SOLICITATION EXISTS AT THIS TIME. This RFI does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, nor a Request for Quotations, and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an order or otherwise pay for the information solicited. Responses to this RFI are due 28 February 2008, 1600hrs (CST). Electronic copies can be submitted to [email protected]. If you submit proprietary data, please mark it clearly with the appropriate markings. Further action on this anticipated requirement will be determined following review of the responses to this RFI. All correspondence regarding this RFI should be addressed to Cynthia Woods, Contract Specialist, USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R, email [email protected] or Pamela Hall, Contracting Officer, USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R, email [email protected]