This is a Request for Information (RFI). HQ AMC/A34YAS is preparing to acquire air transportation services for the transport of up to 10 passengers and their baggage over distances up to 1,000 miles one way within the states of Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, South Dakota, and North Dakota. Fixed wing aviation support must be available to respond to on-call missions, especially on at least two weekends per month. The aircraft and crew must be capable of responding to mission requests within 96 hours of initial request being made. The aircraft and its crew must remain with the passengers when a Remain Overnight (RON) is required to provide transportation both to and from the destination airport. The aircraft must be all weather, fully pressurized, multi-engine, fixed wing, turbo-prop, and fully IFR capable. The aircraft must be capable of take-offs and landings in all weather conditions in both instrumented and non-instrumented airfields with runways of a length of 6,000 feet. We are required to conduct market research as part of acquisition planning. The information obtained from market research will help us arrive at the most suitable approach to acquire the services:1) DESCRIBE AVAILABLE AIRCRAFT AND CAPACITY (include aircraft type, passenger seats or cargo, and include weight capacity): ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 2) HOW MUCH ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO SCHEDULING A FLIGHT? _________________________________________________________ 3) CANCELLATION RULES/CHARGES (Carrier and Customer)? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 4) WHAT IS YOUR LIABILITY FOR LOSS AND/OR DAMAGE TO PASSENGER BAGGAGE AND/OR PERSONAL EQUIPMENT? _______________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 5) HOW ARE YOU PAID FOR FUEL, FOOD, AND LODGING IN THE COMMERCIAL MARKET? (E.G., ARE THESE COSTS REIMBURSED? INCLUDED IN THE UNIT PRICE?) __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 6) DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE AIRPORT/LANDING/PARKING FEES? _________ __________________________________________________________________7) DO YOU CHARGE BY FLIGHT HOUR OR BY MILE? _____________________ __________________________________________________________________ 8) IS IT STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRACTICE TO REQUIRE A CONTRACTOR AGENT TO BE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY/7 DAYS A WEEK? _____________ __________________________________________________________________ 9) WHAT IS THE STANDARD COMMERCIAL PRACTICE IF A CONTRACTOR IS LATE OR FAILS TO PERFORM? _______________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 10) WHAT ARE THE CUSTOMARY TYPES AND AMOUNTS OF INSURANCE IN THE COMMERCIAL MARKET? ______________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 11) IF A FLIGHT CANNOT BE FLOWN DUE TO WEATHER, HOW IS RESCHEDULING HANDLED? ___________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 12) WHAT LENGTH OF CONTRACT IS COMMON TO THIS INDUSTRY, 2 YEARS, 3 YEARS, 5 YEARS? _______________________________________________ 13) WHAT TYPES OF PROBLEMS ARE YOU CURRENTLY ENCOUNTERING WITHIN YOUR INDUSTRY (insurance rates, cost of fuel, etc.)? ____________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 14) APPROXIMATE PRICE RANGE PER GREAT CIRCLE STATUTE MILE (GCSM)? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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, the Air Force will accept the requested information in whatever format it is provided. All information provided by the contractor will become property of the Air Force and will not be returned. Responses are requested by 7 Jan 05 and should include a point of contact, phone number, fax number and e-mail address. Interested parties capable of performing this requirement should send e-mail to:
[email protected].