UNITED STATES TRANSPORTATION COMMAND (USTRANSCOM) REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) For IRAQ FIXED WING AND ROTARY WING HTC71117ZR021 1. Purpose This RFI is being issued for informational and planning purposes. Information gathered under this RFI will be used as market research. Information provided will be used exclusively within United States Transportation Command ( USTRANSCOM) to facilitate decision making and will only be disclosed to the stakeholders of the requirement. This announcement is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation of any kind. USTRANSCOM is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals for this requirement. This notice should not be construed as a commitment of any type by the Government to take or not take any action. Please note USTRANSCOM will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any entity which provides and/or attempts to provide information in response to this RFI. 2. Description USTRANSCOM is responsible for providing for the transportation needs of the Department of Defense (DOD). USTRANSCOM requires fixed and rotary wing airlift service in and around Iraq. USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R is seeking approximately four (4) fixed wing and two (2) rotary wing aircraft that are able to provide dedicated airlift services. Market research is being conducted to identify air carriers with fixed-wing and rotary-wing (passenger, cargo, and combination) airlift services. It is anticipated that the c ontractor will primarily base operations in Iraq. Contractor must be DoD CARB approved. Air transportation services will be varied, requiring a mix of capabilities, range, and payload. Aircraft should have the capability of the following requirements: Fixed Wing - Capable of taking off and landing on unimproved runways of 2,400 feet or less. - Capable and proficient at operating on unimproved runway surfaces. - Capable and proficient at operating in Iraq environment (weather, temperatures, terrain, etc.) - Minimum 600 nautical mile (NM) unrefueled range. - Minimum 6 Passengers (Pax). - Minimum lift requirement (Pax and/or cargo) of 2,000 lbs. Rotary Wing - Capable of accepting cargo in either configuration; internal or for slingload delivery. - Capable and proficient at operating in Iraq environment (weather, temperatures, terrain, etc.) - Minimum 300 nautical mile (NM) unrefueled range. - Minimum 12 Passengers (Pax). - Minimum lift requirement (Pax and/or cargo) of 3,000 lbs. The NAICS for this effort is 481211, Nonscheduled Chartered Passenger Air Transportation. The Small Business Administration small business size standard for NAICS code 481211 is 1,500 employees. The acquisition strategy of this requirement has yet to be determined. 3. White Paper Interested parties are requested to submit responses to the following information in the format outlined below. Please provide the following information. Responses should be no more than 5 pages. A. Contractor (Company/Division): B. CAGE Code: C. Company Size (Circle all applicable): Small / 8(a) / SDB / SWOB / VOSB / SDVOSB / HUBZone E. Industry Input: Please provide responses which specifically address the questions in the subparagraphs below and any other information you think might be helpful in the procurement of this service . Questions are divided into two sections, one for US Flag carriers and one for non-US Flag carriers. Only provide responses to the applicable section. U.S. Flag Carriers Part I – U.S. Flag Carriers Existing Capabilities – Responses should assume SFAR 77 does NOT apply. A. Are you currently a DOD approved air carrier providing passenger and cargo transportation within USCENTCOM? B. What type of fixed wing aircraft can industry provide that will meet the identified capability requirements? C. What type of rotary wing aircraft can industry provide that will meet the identified capability requirements? D. Are there any fixed wing aircraft that industry would suggest (based on experience/expertise) but do not align with the identified capabilities? If yes, provide the Aircraft Model (i.e., CASA), minimum passengers, minimum unrefueled range considering a minimum lift of 2,000 pounds, minimum runway length, and any other pertinent capabilities. E. Are there any rotary wing aircraft that industry would suggest (based on experience/expertise) but do not align with the identified capabilities? If yes, provide the Aircraft Model (i.e., Bell-214), minimum passengers, minimum unrefueled range considering a minimum lift of 3,000 pounds, and any other pertinent capabilities. F. How many days from date of award is needed to position aircraft, crews, and personnel in Iraq and begin performance (i.e., flying missions)? G. Is there a lightweight, Level III (7.62mm and 5.56mm) Ballistic Protection System commercially available that would still allow aircraft to meet minimum requirements specified above? If so, what is the cost of this aircraft addition? What is the timeline for sourcing it? Protection at a minimum shall cover the floor of the aircraft (both the cabin and cockpit areas). The BPS shall extend a minimum of 2 feet past the last row of passenger seats or to the rear bulk head/rear wall if this is less than 2 feet away from the last row of seats. Part II – U.S. Flag Carriers Operating in Iraq – Responses should assume SFAR 77 does NOT apply. A. Is industry interested in sub-contracting to foreign flag carriers if the SFAR 77 is not waived? B. What risks are associated with subcontracting air transportation in Iraq? C. Are there any concerns with deploying, basing and maintaining aircraft in Iraq? (i.e., clearances, installation access, etc.) D. Is it expected that subcontracting to a foreign flag carrier result in higher or lower costs? Non-U.S. Flag Carriers Part I – Non-U.S. Flag Carriers Existing Capabilities A. What type of fixed wing aircraft can industry provide that will meet the identified capability requirements? B. What type of rotary wing aircraft can industry provide that will meet the identified capability requirements? C. Are there any fixed wing aircraft that industry would suggest (based on experience/expertise) but do not align with the identified capabilities? If yes, provide the Aircraft Model (i.e., CASA), minimum passengers, minimum unrefueled range considering a minimum lift of 2,000 pounds, minimum runway length, and any other pertinent capabilities. D. Are there any rotary wing aircraft that industry would suggest (based on experience/expertise) but do not align with the identified capabilities? If yes, provide the Aircraft Model (i.e., Bell-214), minimum passengers, minimum unrefueled range considering a minimum lift of 3,000 pounds, and any other pertinent capabilities. E. How many days from date of award is needed to position aircraft, crews, and personnel in Iraq and begin performance (i.e., flying missions)? F. Is there a lightweight, Level III (7.62mm and 5.56mm) Ballistic Protection System commercially available that would still allow aircraft to meet minimum requirements specified above? If so, what is the cost of this aircraft addition? What is the timeline for sourcing it? Protection at a minimum shall cover the floor of the aircraft (both the cabin and cockpit areas). The BPS shall extend a minimum of 2 feet past the last row of passenger seats or to the rear bulk head/rear wall if this is less than 2 feet away from the last row of seats. Part II – Non-U.S. Flag Carriers Operating in Iraq A. Are foreign flag carriers interested in sub-contracting to US Flag carriers to perform in Iraq? B. What risks are associated with subcontracting air transportation in Iraq? C. Are there any concerns with deploying, basing and maintaining aircraft in Iraq? (i.e., clearances, installation access, etc.) D. If not currently DoD CARB approved, would you be willing to take the steps necessary for approval? 4. Response Instructions Responses to this RFI must be submitted to both POCs listed below via e-mail no later than 1600 Central Time, 7 June 2017 . 5. Point of Contact (POC) Sarah Mudd Contract Specialist USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R
[email protected] 618-220-7100 Denise E. Cameron Contracting Officer USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R
[email protected] 618-220-7031