This is a Request for Information (RFI). The United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM)/TCAQ is conducting market research for use in a planned solicitation for airlift and tug services for the US Navy. Midshipman training operations in the summer of 2010 require commercial aircraft services (minimum capacity 50 passengers) and commercial tug services (minimum capacity 50 passengers). Precise planning and execution between airlift and sealift are needed to ensure maximum exposure to naval platforms. Passengers will be transported between San Diego CA and San Clemente Island (SCI) CA. There will be two phases to the training, Phase One is 1 Jun - 24 Jun 2010, and Phase Two is from 12 Jul - 6 Aug 2010. The information obtained from market research will help us determine the most suitable approach to acquire the services: Phase one 1 Jun - 24 Jun 2010. Tug Each week, approximately 100 passengers will be transported from San Diego CA (Point Loma) to SCI (Wilson Cove). On the first day of each work week (1, 7, 14, 21 Jun 2010) 34 passengers will be transported from Point Loma to Wilson Cove onboard the tug. Tug will stay on SCI until the fourth day of the week, conducting daily transport from Wilson Cove to the Brief Stop for Personnel (BSP) location. On the fourth day of each week (4, 10, 17, 24 Jun 2010) 34 passengers will be transported back to Point Loma onboard the tug. Aircraft On those days when the tug is on the island (2, 3, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 Jun 2010) 34 personnel will be transported via commercial air round trip between Naval Air Station North Island CA and SCI. Phase Two 12 Jul - 6 Aug 2010. Tug Each week, approximately 140 passengers will be transported from San Diego CA (Point Loma) to SCI (Wilson Cove). On the first day of each work week (12, 19, 26 Jul, 2 Aug 2010) 46 passengers will be transported from Point Loma to Wilson Cove onboard the tug. The tug will stay on SCI until the fourth day of the week, conducting daily transport from Wilson Cove to the Brief Stop for Personnel (BSP) location. On the fourth day of each week (15, 22, 29 Jul, 5 Aug 2010) 46 passengers will be transported back to Point Loma onboard the tug. Aircraft On those days when the tug is on the island (13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 Jul, 3, 4 Aug 2010) 48 personnel will be transported via commercial air round trip between Naval Air Station North Island CA and SCI. AIRLIFT CONTRACT Air services will be provided by a DOD Approved FAR Part 135/121 air carrier with a minimum 50 passenger aircraft. The contractor shall provide air transportation services utilizing aircraft that are Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) equipped, multi-engine, and turboprop or jet powered. Contractor shall originate and terminate flights at Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island CA. All aircraft used to perform services under this contract must be able to communicate using UHF radios, must be equipped with TSO-129A Global Positioning System or better, and possess an Instrument Landing System (ILS). For planning purposes, passengers and their personal baggage weigh 200 lbs and will spend approximately 24 hours underway on the naval platform. 1) DESCRIBE AVAILABLE AIRCRAFT AND CAPACITY FOR EACH REQUIREMENT. INCLUDE AIRCRAFT TYPE, PASSENGER SEATS OR CARGO, AND WEIGHT CAPACITY. ________________________________________________________________ 2) WHAT IS THE APPROXIMATE RANGE FOR THE AIRCRAFT YOU PROPOSE? ___________________________________________________________________________ 3) ARE AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH TRAFFIC COLLISION AVOIDANCE INSTRUMENTATION? ____________. IF YES, PLEASE STATE THE TYPE OF INSTRUMENTATION. IF NO, PLEASE STATE THE APPROXIMATE COST PER AIRCRAFT TO INSTALL AND THE TYPE OF INSTRUMENTATION. _____________________________________________________________________________ 4) ARE AIRCRAFT EQUIPPED WITH GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM OR INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM? ____________. IF YES, PLEASE STATE THE TYPE OF INSTRUMENTATION. IF NO, PLEASE STATE THE APPROXIMATE COST PER AIRCRAFT TO INSTALL AND THE TYPE OF INSTRUMENTATION. _____________________________________________________________________________ 5) HOW MUCH ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SCHEDULING A FLIGHT? ______________________________________________________________________________ 6) CANCELLATION RULES/CHARGES (Carrier and Customer)? ______________________________________________________________________________ 7) IS YOUR BUSINESS CONSIDERED LARGE OR SMALL (1500 EMPLOYEES OR LESS)? _______________________________________________________________________ 8) IS YOUR COMPANY A CERTIFICATED FAR PART 135 OR 121 AIR CARRIER? __________________________________________________________________________ 9) IS YOUR BUSINESS CURRENTLY A DOD APPROVED AIR CARRIER? __________________________________________________________________________ 10) DOES YOUR COMPANY HAVE 12-MONTHS EQUIVALENT SERVICE IN THE TYPE OF AIRCRAFT ABOVE? _______________________________________________________ 11) WHAT TYPES OF PROBLEMS ARE YOU CURRENTLY ENCOUNTERING WITHIN YOUR INDUSTRY (insurance rates, cost of fuel, security requirements, etc.)? _____________________________________________________________________________ 12) HOW IS YOUR AIR SERVICE USUALLY PRICED? _____________________________ SEALIFT CONTRACT Sealift services will be provided by a US company with a minimum 50 passenger ship. The contractor shall provide transportation services utilizing a tug meeting all US laws and regulations. For planning purposes, passengers and their personal baggage weigh 200 lbs and will spend approximately 24 hours underway on the naval platform. 1) DESCRIBE AVAILABLE SHIP AND CAPACITY. INCLUDE TYPE, PASSENGER SEATS AND WEIGHT CAPACITY. __________________________________________________________________________ 2) WHAT IS THE APPROXIMATE RANGE AND SPEED FOR THE SHIP YOU PROPOSE? ___________________________________________________________________________ 3) HOW MUCH ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SCHEDULING THE SHIP? ______________________________________________________________________________ 4) CANCELLATION RULES/CHARGES (Carrier and Customer)? ______________________________________________________________________________ 5) IS YOUR BUSINESS CONSIDERED LARGE OR SMALL (1500 EMPLOYEES OR LESS)? _______________________________________________________________________ 6) DOES YOUR COMPANY POSSESS ALL REQUIRED US GOVERNMENT APPROVALS FOR PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION AND SEA OFFLOAD? __________________________________________________________________________ 7) WHAT TYPES OF PROBLEMS ARE YOU CURRENTLY ENCOUNTERING WITHIN YOUR INDUSTRY (insurance rates, cost of fuel, security requirements, etc.)? _____________________________________________________________________________ 8) HOW IS YOUR TUG SERVICE USUALLY PRICED? _____________________________ 9) HOW IS FUEL USED IN CONTRACT PERFORMANCE USUALLY COMPENSATED? 10) WHAT TYPE AND AMOUNT OF TAXES ARE COMMONLY CHARGED TO THE CUSTOMER?__________________________________________________________________ This agency has not made a final commitment to procure the stated requirement and this RFI should not be construed as a commitment or authorization to incur costs in anticipation of such procurement. This agency is interested in obtaining responses to this RFI from prospective contractors, but no contractor shall be reimbursed for providing this information; therefore, US Transportation Command will accept the requested information in whatever format it is provided. All information provided by the contractor will become property of USTRANSCOM and will not be returned. Responses are requested by 18 Nov 09 and should include a point of contact, phone number, fax number and e-mail address. Interested parties capable of performing this requirement should send an e-mail response to:
[email protected] (618) 256-6675 or
[email protected] (618) 256-6689.