J -- A-76 STUDY TO PROVIDE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT EGLIN

Notice Date

January 9, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AAC -- Air Armament Center, AAC/PK, 205 West D Avenue, Suite 433, Eglin AFB, FL, 32542-6864

ZIP Code

32542-6864

Solicitation Number

F08651-01-R-0004

Response Due

February 8, 2001

Point of Contact

Carla May, Contract Specialist, Phone 850-882-5072x5248, Fax 850-882-4916, Email mayce@eglin.af.mil -- Bonnie Hochmuth, Contracting Officer, Phone 850-882-9188x5222, Email hochmutb@eglin.af.mil

E-Mail Address

Carla May (mayce@eglin.af.mil)

Description

The Air Armament Center (AAC) is pursuing conversion of a portion of its Aircraft Maintenance Backshop function to a contract activity based on an OMB Circular A-76 study. This Acquisition was previously synopized on 1 Dec 00. AAC contemplates release of a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) on the Federal Government's Electronic Posting System at www.eps.gov during the month of June. THIS IS ONLY AN ESTIMATED DATE. The functions under study include the following duties: Provide F-15, F-16, A-10, UH1N, and C-130 aircraft and engine maintenance, and modifications to aircraft and non-aircraft equipment, in support of the 46th Test Wing. Provide maintenance for transient aircraft. Accomplish on-equipment maintenance of aircraft systems including avionics, armament, fuel, aircraft and structural repair, and egress. Accomplishes off-equipment maintenance of aircraft systems including electro-environmental, fuel, pneudraulics, egress, aircraft repair, wheel and tire, avionics, propulsion, armament, structural repair, and associated equipment. Coordinate maintenance operations; provide plans, scheduling, and documentation of aircraft utilization, maintenance analysis, and supply liaison. The number of funded authorizations performing the services currently are: 197 military and 122 civilians. The proposed service North American Industry Classification System (NAICS Code) for this acquisition is 488190 ($5 million). For contractual information contact Ms Julia Woodard, AAC/PKOBA, 850-882-5072, ext 5246 or Ms Bonnie Hochmuth. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather to the Contracting Officer or Contract Specialist identified above. For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AAC Ombudsman, Dr. Mario J. Caluda, AAC/CD, 101 West D Avenue, Suite 123, Eglin AFB FL 32525-5495, phone 850-882-5558 or E-Mail caluda@eglin.af.mil. Responses to indicate interest in this requirement are due within thirty (30) days. This is not a proposal receipt date. Respondees should indicate whether they are a small, small disadvantaged or large business based on the size standard applicable to this acquisition. The Government reserves the right to consider this acquisition for a small business set-aside based on the responses to this synopsis. Contractors should check this website for updates. All responsible sources may submit an offer which will be considered by this agency. This is a paperless acquisition. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be issued, but the solicitation will be available on the Federal Government's Electronic Posting System at www.eps.gov. Firms responding must reply either by facsimile at (850) 882-4916, attention to Ms. Julia Woodard or by email at woodardj@eglin.af.mil. This is the second synopsis in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-76. An in-house cost estimate is being developed and a contract may or may not result. This does not constitute an IFB or RFP and is not construed as a commitment by the Government. Note 26 applies.****

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Record

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