SPECIAL NOTICE
U -- US Air Force Academy Flight Screening Program
- Notice Date
- 7/14/2006
- Notice Type
- Special Notice
- NAICS
- 611512
— Flight Training
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Education and Training Command, Specialized Contracting Squadron, 2021 First Street West, Randolph AFB, TX, 78150-4302
- ZIP Code
- 78150-4302
- Solicitation Number
- FA3002-06-R-0039
- Response Due
- 7/31/2006
- Archive Date
- 8/15/2006
- Description
- Industry Week to support US Air Force Academy for the Academy Flight Screening program. The Air Force anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal for contracted flight screening at the US Air Force Academy (USAFA). The Air Force intends to conduct an Industry Week during the week of 14-18 August 2006. During this week, the Air Force will provide briefings explaining in detail the concept of operations of the flight screening program. This will include tours of the facilities that will be utilized by the future contractor for both operations and maintenance. Potential offerors will be given the opportunity to present a short (30 minutes or less) briefing to the Air Force highlighting their company capabilities as they pertain to the flight screening program and ask questions of the Air Force concerning the draft Performance Work Statement that will be posted prior to this event. Most importantly, the Air Force wishes to qualify aircraft for this proposal. For aircraft to be considered for the flight screening program, capability to meet required standards must be demonstrated during this event. Due to the unique environmental conditions at the USAFA at this time of year, qualification evaluations can only be conducted during this week. Offerors on contract flight screening at the Air Force Academy may only propose use of aircraft which have demonstrated the capability to meet the required standards. This qualification is to ensure safety by validating aircraft performance and operational capability in the high density altitude environment of the USAFA present during this timeframe. Evaluation of the aircraft based on standards listed below will be on a pass/fail basis. Aircraft must meet all standards in order to receive a ?pass? rating. The pass/fail results of the testing will be provided to the manufacturer/offeror seeking qualification. A list of aircraft receiving a passing rating will be posted on FedBizOps and included in the forthcoming RFP for flight screening at the USAFA. The required standards are as follows: Aircraft will be FAA certificated for normal category or higher. Any new aircraft not previously certified must be certified prior to proposal submission. Tri cycle gear. Crosswind: 20 Knots. Aircraft Weight & Balance: For Center of Gravity (CG) and maximum takeoff weight considerations: As light as one solo student weighing 113 pounds, as heavy as 277 pounds, or two aircrew weighing a total of 450 pounds (which includes flight suit, boots, and checklists, but does not include survival equipment stored on the aircraft). Flight duration: Aircraft must fly two 1.5 hour training sorties plus 30 minutes fuel reserves. The intent is to fly two training missions before refueling. Climb rate: 600 feet per minute (FPM) at 10,000' density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the required fuel. Climb speed: Specified climb speed must be at least 10 KIAS above the level-flight stall speed at maximum takeoff weight. Cruise Speed: Continuous cruise of at least 125 KTAS at 10,000' density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the required fuel. Area performance: Perform a sustained level 45-degree banked turn at 10,000' density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the required fuel. Aborted takeoff: At 10,000' density altitude, zero headwind, dry runway, at maximum takeoff weight, accelerate to takeoff speed using normal takeoff procedures, pause three seconds, reduce power to idle, and stop the aircraft using maximum braking within 3500 feet of initiation of takeoff roll. Aircraft dimensions: Must be able to be maneuvered into available maintenance facilities; maximum measurements 37' 5" length, 39' 8" wingspan, and 9' 10" height Aircrew size: Shall accommodate students 64 inches to 77 inches tall, and sitting heights of 34 inches to 40 inches. Avionics: Dual Communication with single VOR Navigation / Mode C reporting transponder, Global Positioning System (GPS) (IFR-certification not required), audio panel and integral intercom. The aircraft must have some type of traffic alert system like TCAS or a similar system. Noise level: Aircraft fly-over noise levels must be in compliance with Federal Aviation Regulation Part 36 Stall: Aircraft must maintain aileron and rudder effectiveness throughout stalls under the following circumstances. ? Trim aircraft for 1.3 Vstall ? Bleed airspeed at 1 2 KlAS / sec (unaccelerated stall) ? Perform straight ahead and turning stalls ? Perform power on (full power) and power idle ? Perform stalls clean and in normal landing configuration ? Perform stalls coordinated and uncoordinated (full rudder and opposite aileron held for one second at time of stall) Stability and control: Aircraft must meet minimum longitudinal static stability constraints (speed stability): ? For stick controllers, aircraft must display a minimum of 0.12 pounds per knot speed stability from a trim airspeed of 100 KIAS through + / 30 KIAS from trim. ? For yoke controllers, aircraft must display a minimum of 0.25 pounds per knot speed stability from a trim airspeed of 100 KIAS through + / 30 KIAS from trim. Aircraft flight controls: All aircraft flight and fuel controls, and circuit breakers must be accessible from both seats, with seat belts / shoulder harnesses fastened. Ground Operations: Aircraft walk around must be performed in a timely manner, with required pre-flight items easily and safely inspected. The desirable standars are as follows: Four seats. Fuel burn rate of 12 gallons per hour (gph) or less. Nose wheel steering. Flight visibility: Aircraft must allow a full 270 horizontal degree field of view, field centered on the nose of the aircraft. Minimal obstructions permitted, i.e. window frames, canopy rails. Note: This is not intended to preclude a high-wing design. Overfly noise levels at least 5dB below maximum limit specified in Federal Aviation Regulation part 36 Climb rate: 700 FPM at 10,000' density altitude with 450 pounds of aircrew and the required fuel. Aborted takeoff: During the aborted takeoff listed above aircraft comes to a full stop within 3,000'. Instrumentation: All aircraft instruments must be visible and accessible from both seats, with seat belts/shoulder harnesses fastened. All offerors and manufacturers desiring to participate should email Maj Wes Smith at Wesley.smith@USAFA.af.mil. Appointments for qualification testing will be scheduled on a first-come first-served basis and made no later than July 31, 2006. Aircraft manufacturers are required to confirm their intent to participate in the Flight Validation no later than 31 Jul 06. This will be done by e-mail, addressed to Maj Wes Smith at wesley.smith@usafa.af.mil and Ms. Annabel Rivera at Annabel.rivera@randolph.af.mil. Additionally, manufacturers are required to mail to USAFA a copy of the Pilots Operating Handbook and any other supporting documentation needed to assess normal and emergency operating instructions as well as weight and balance computations for the aircraft they intend to demonstrate. These documents will be returned at the end of the Flight Validation. They should be mailed to: Maj Wes Smith, 557 FTS 9207 Airfield Drive USAF Academy, CO 80840 These documents must be received by 7 Aug 06. Additionally, manufacturers need to complete DD Form 2400, Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance, and DD Form 2402, Civil Aircraft Hold Harmless Agreement. They can be obtained at the following link: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/ddforms2000-2499.htm Manufacturers must complete the two forms in blue ink and ensure they bring original copies with their aircraft. Also, manufacturers must fax copies of these forms to Mr. Miranda, USAFA Airfield Manager, at (719) 333-6391 by 7 Aug 06.
- Place of Performance
- Address: 9207 Airfield Drive, Suite 1, USAF Academy, CO
- Zip Code: 80840
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 80840
- Record
- SN01089373-W 20060716/060714220926 (fbodaily.com)
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