SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- PSC-Rotary Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator, INL/A
- Notice Date
- 6/1/2009
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, INL RM MS, 2430 E Street, N.W., South Building, SA-4 Navy Hill, Washington, District of Columbia, 20520
- ZIP Code
- 20520
- Solicitation Number
- PSC-09-048
- Archive Date
- 7/13/2009
- Point of Contact
- Larry S. Parr, Phone: 202-776-8761, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow,
- E-Mail Address
-
ParrLS@state.gov, hayes-crowmp2@state.gov
(ParrLS@state.gov, hayes-crowmp2@state.gov)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- You have received this "Personal Services Contractor (PSC)" solicitation through the Department of State (DOS) Internet site. If you have any questions regarding this PSC you may contact the DOS Official named in the cover letter of this solicitation. The number of pages contained in this electronic copy may not exactly correspond to the hard paper copy, although generally all the information is contained herein. The Department is not responsible for any data/text that may not be received when retrieving this document electronically. If the recipient does not notify the contact person that they have obtained this document then any amendments to the document may not be available to the recipients. Amendments to solicitation documents generally contain information critical to the submission of an application. PSC - Rotary Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator INL/A, Patrick AFB, FL ISSUANCE DATE: 05/28/2009 CLOSING DATE: 06/28/2009 SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-048 (INL) Gentlemen/Ladies: SUBJECT: Solicitation for Personal Services Contractor (PSC), Department of State, Bureau for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs. The United States Government, represented by the Department of State, is seeking applications (Standard Form 171's or OF 612’s) from U.S. citizens interested in providing the PSC services described in the attached. Along with the SF-171 or OF-612, applicants shall provide a resume and three written reference letters including contact information. Applicants are also requested to provide their full mailing address (fax, telephone and/or e-mail where applicable). Submissions shall be in accordance with the attached information at the place and time specified. Please reference the number of this solicitation when sending your application. Any questions may be directed to Larry S. Parr, Senior Advisor, INL/RM/MS, DOS, who may be reached at FAX No. (202) 776-8686 or E-Mail parrls@state.gov. All applications shall be submitted by e-mail or facsimile and, ONLY if necessary, originals may be sent via mail to Larry Parr. They must arrive on time. If sent via courier to: Larry S. Parr, INL/RM/MS, Navy Hill, SA-4 South Department of State 2430 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20520 Late applications shall not be accepted, unless there was a mishandling once received in DOS. Applicants should retain for their records copies of all enclosures that accompany their proposals. Sincerely, Mary Pat Hayes-Crow, Contracting Officer 1. SOLICITATION NUMBER: PSC-09-048 (INL) 2. ISSUANCE DATE: 05/28/2009 3. CLOSING DATE: 06/28/2009 4. TIME SPECIFIED FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS: midnight Eastern local time 5. POSITION TITLE: Rotary Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator 5. MARKET VALUE: $80,402 - $104,525 6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: August 2009 - August 2010 (extendable up to 4 yrs) 7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: Patrick AFB, Florida 8. JOB DESCRIPTION: See below I. STATEMENT OF DUTIES 1. GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE PURPOSE OF THIS CONTRACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR BACKGROUND:This position is located in the Office of Aviation the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation (INL/A), Patrick Air Force Base, Florida which provides planning, operational and logistical support, and contract oversight for the INL counter-narcotics aviation program in Central and South America. The Office of Aviation performs this mission using a fleet of 166 fixed and rotary wing aircraft, 1000 Contractor personnel and 52 Government and personal services Contractor personnel operating in the United States and various Latin American countries, and an annual budget in excess of $300M. PURPOSE:The purpose of this personal service contract position is to serve as the Rotary Wing Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator under the supervision of the INL/A Chief, Maintenance Division, provide maintenance test flight academic and flight instruction in all series of helicopters, oversee contractor and host nation helicopter maintenance test flight academic and flight training, and administer the Department of State Helicopter Maintenance Test Flight Standardization Program. This PSC employee is required to develop, coordinate, and implement the Maintenance Test Flight Standardization Program for U.S. Government, contractor, and host nation pilots. The incumbent reviews, develops, implements and/or contributes to a wide variety of maintenance related plans, policies and procedures for organizing, training, and deploying aircraft assets within or to domestic or overseas locations. 2.STATEMENT OF WORK Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive helicopter maintenance test flight standardization program for the Office of Aviation. Provide academic and flight instruction to pilots assigned to perform maintenance test pilot duties at Patrick AFB, Florida or overseas locations. Training includes the full range of maintenance procedures, theory, formal classroom instruction, and actual flight practice. Apply the “Fundamentals of Instruction” as listed in the FAA Flight Instructor’s Handbook during flight training. Demonstrate the standard method of accomplishing flight tasks in accordance with the appropriate aircraft Aircrew Training Manual. Provide instruction to and or evaluate DoS helicopter Maintenance Test Pilots, Contractor Maintenance Test Pilots/Maintenance Test Flight Evaluators, and Host Nation Maintenance Test Pilots/Maintenance Test Flight Evaluators on the DoS INL/A Maintenance Test Flight Program. Training includes instruction in DoS flight operating rules, use of the Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, use of the Aircrew Training Manual, use of maintenance test flight manuals, use of maintenance manuals/troubleshooting guides, and maintenance test pilot standardization program management. Develop, coordinate, organize, and implement comprehensive aircraft maintenance and logistical support systems and procedures for the Office of Aviation. These operational systems and procedures include, but are not limited to the Department of State Maintenance and Logistics Support Plans, Aircrew Training Program, Department of State Aviation Operations Directives, Department of State Guide to Aviation Training and Standardization, and Office of Aviation Standard Operating Procedures for counter narcotics operations in support of host nation operations. Review and recommend establishment of formal courses of instruction, training aids, training programs, training standards, training directives and related material to support the Maintenance Test Pilot Standardization Program. Through the contractor, establish maintenance test pilot training programs to ensure maximum utilization of training facilities, adherence to training standards, and avoid duplicity of training efforts. Collect, review, and disseminate data on maintenance test flight procedures, techniques, and policy in support of the counter-narcotics mission of the Office of Aviation. Maintain constant liaison with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Narcotics Affairs Section (NAS), other U.S. Government agencies, and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, to keep abreast of current policies, procedures and rules that pertain to the INL/A maintenance test pilot standardization program. Perform contract oversight of contractor helicopter maintenance test pilot training and standardization. Ensure that contractor helicopter maintenance test pilots/maintenance test flight evaluators conform to the standards of the Office of Aviation Maintenance Test Pilot Standardization Program. Prepare periodic contractor performance reports for the Contracting Officer’s Representative. Perform maintenance test flight duties as a helicopter Pilot-in-Command, Maintenance Test Pilot, and Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator. Flight duties include day, night unaided, and with Night Vision Goggles (NVG) in both visual meteorological conditions (VMC) and instrument meteorological conditions (IMC). Actual tasks may include tactical flying (below 50 feet), contour flying (50 to 100 feet above ground level {AGL}), and low-level flying (between 100 and 500 feet above ground level {AGL}), emergency procedures training tasks, and maintenance test flight tasks. Provide general direction and guidance to the contractor and host nation aviation maintenance and logistics activities and personnel for the purpose of providing adequate assets in support of destroying illicit crops and interdicting the flow of the finished narcotic products into the United States. This activity includes, but is not limited to, planning and coordination with U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, Federal Aviation Administration, other federal agencies, host nation agencies for the purpose of providing maintenance and logistical support to the aerial eradication and interdiction operations. Perform staff functions associated with establishment and implementation of plans for all aspects of the acquisition, operation, maintenance, and logistical sustainment of the various aircraft in their respective locations. 3.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS US Citizen or Naturalized Citizen able to attain a Department of State Secret security clearance. General knowledge of the Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Office of Aviation Aircrew Training and Standardization Program, to include operating directives, training and standardization publications, aircrew training manuals, and related documents. Knowledge of U.S. Federal Aviation Administration regulations, including, but not limited to FAR Part 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830. Knowledge of maintenance test flight programs and procedures for aircraft utilized in a counter-narcotics operation; to include, the capabilities, limitations and techniques of employment of INL/A aircraft. Must have extensive experience as a rotary wing maintenance test pilot and/or maintenance test flight evaluator in the training and standardization of maintenance test pilots within a formal Aircrew Training Program. Demonstrated skill in the operation of rotary wing helicopters as a Maintenance Test Flight Evaluator. The incumbent possesses experience as a military or civil rotary wing maintenance test pilot and/or maintenance test flight evaluator. Documented certification as a U.S. FAA Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft - Helicopter - Instrument. Experience as a military Instructor Pilot and Instrument Flight Examiner or certification as a civil Flight Instructor (CFI) and Flight Instructor Instrument (CFII) is desirable. Qualification in military or commercial version UH-60, UH-1H, Huey II (Super Huey), UH-1N is desirable with minimum of 1500 flight hours Certification as a FAA Commercial Pilot with Rotorcraft, Helicopter with Instrument rating. 4. COMPLEXITY The Contractor employee performs helicopter maintenance test pilot standardization oversight of U.S. Government, contractor and host nation maintenance test pilots operating in five countries and at multiple forward operating locations. The Contractor employee develops multi-national/multi-cultural helicopter maintenance test pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures for INL/A. Coordinates recommendations from standardization committees, consults with the INL/A Maintenance and Operations Managers regarding ongoing projects, provides guidance to contractor, host nation INL/A maintenance test flight evaluators and standardization instructor pilots, and oversees implementation of the program. The Contractor employee performs continuous analysis of ongoing programs to determine the requirement for new procedures/policies that will improve the efficiency, effectivity, and flight safety of aircraft maintenance operations in support of the counter-narcotics mission. 5. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is both physical and sedentary in nature and involves activity at both the main and field locations. May require some physical exertion and dexterity. As this is a flying position, the incumbent is required, in accordance with DoS INL/A Aircrew Training Program, to complete an FAA second class medical examination annually. 6. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work is primarily conducted in an office or aircraft hangar. Approximately 30% of time involves travel to the field for meetings, conferences, activity reviews, and field inspections/flight evaluations. Flight duties are performed in UH-1H, UH-1N, Huey II, UH-60 helicopters. The incumbent may be required to perform flight duties at overseas field sites under primitive conditions. Some field sites have been declared hazardous duty locations by the Department of State due to hostile activities by narco-traffickers, therefore posing significant risk to the incumbent while at these sites. 7.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS •Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations Parts 1, 61, 67, 91, 135, 137, 141, 143, and NTSB 830. •Specialized knowledge of maintenance test flight programs and procedures for aircraft utilized in a counter-narcotics operation. Extensive experience as a rotary wing helicopter maintenance test pilot in large, complex aviation organizations and experience in the training and standardization of maintenance test pilots within a formal aircrew-training program. •Formal training and extensive experience as a military or civil rotary wing maintenance test pilot and test flight evaluator. •Minimum of 1,500 flight hours of aircraft flight experience and qualified in rotary wing aircraft. •Certification as a FAA Commercial Pilot with Rotorcraft, Helicopter with Instrument rating. 8.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS •Experience as a military instructor pilot and instrument flight examiner or civil certification as a flight instructor (CFI) and flight instructor instrument (CFII) •Knowledge of and skill in the operation of desk top computer word processing systems. •Qualification in UH-60, UH-1H, Huey II or UH1N helicopter as a pilot 9.EVALUATION CRITERIA: Factor 1. (Test Flight Standardization). Offeror’s ability to: a.Develop, coordinate, organize, implement, and oversee a comprehensive helicopter maintenance test flight standardization programs for the Department of State. b.Apply sound flight standardization and training management and maintenance test flight expertise. c.Develop multi-national/multi-cultural maintenance test pilot training programs, plans, policies, and procedures and coordinate recommendations from standardization committees. d.Consult with the Maintenance and Operations Managers regarding ongoing projects, providing guidance to the contractor-host nation-INL/A maintenance test pilots and maintenance test flight evaluators, and overseeing implementation of the Maintenance Test Pilot Aircrew Training Program (ATP). Factor 2.(Contract Oversight). Offeror’s ability to: a.Monitor/oversee contractor test flight instruction for helicopter maintenance test pilots within a formal standardized maintenance test pilot training program. b.Ensure that contractor helicopter maintenance test pilots/maintenance test flight evaluators conform to the standards of the INL/A Test Pilot Standardization Program. Factor 3.(Flight Competency). Offeror’s ability to: a.Perform flight duties in the in UH-1, UH-1N, Huey II, UH-60 helicopter as a Pilot in Command, MTP and MTFE. b.Perform flight duties during day, night unaided and with night vision goggles (NVG) in both visual and instrument meteorological conditions (VMC/IMC). Factor 4.(Experience/Past Performance). Offeror’s previous experience and quality of performance. (Evaluator may use all evaluation information available at the time of the evaluation, whether provided by the applicant or obtained from references). Evaluation of Offeror’s Resume: Evaluation CriteriaWeightEvaluator’s Rating Factor 1. 25%_______________ Factor 2. 25%_______________ Factor 3. 25%_______________ Factor 4. 25%_______________
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Hangar 985, 1038 S. Patrick Dr., Patrick AFB, Florida, 32925, United States
- Zip Code: 32925
- Zip Code: 32925
- Record
- SN01832436-W 20090603/090601234952-8263f3f11f981a8a4555adeb3c2cd121 (fbodaily.com)
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