| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Oct 31, 2024 |
| Due: | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Solicitation No: | N00019-24-RFPREQ-APM207-0922 |
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INTRODUCTION
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Tactical Airlift Program Office (PMA-207), Patuxent River, MD is conducting market research to identify potential business sources who have the resources, capabilities and experience to procure and deliver eighteen (18) new United States Marine Corps (USMC) UC-12W King Air B360CER aircraft, associated spares for twenty-one (21) aircraft, and required site standup equipment for four (4) Main Operating Bases by 31 December 2032.
The results of the Sources Sought will be utilized to determine if any Small Business Set-Aside opportunities exist. All Small Business Set-Aside categories will be considered.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND
The UC-12 aircraft are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) type-certificated, commercial-derivative aircraft modified with Navy and Marine Corps required items, supported and maintained in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), and Naval Air Forces Instructions. The aircraft provide on-call, rapid response, cargo and passenger transportation as well as forward-deployed logistics support. The UC-12 Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft, manufactured by Textron Aviation as Model 200 Series (military-designated UC-12F/M) and Model 350 Series (designated UC-12W), are high-performance, fixed-wing, pressurized, twin-engine turboprops that accommodate a pilot, co-pilot, up to nine passengers, cargo, or a combination of passengers and cargo.
REQUIREMENTS
The Government is seeking eighteen (18) new USMC UC-12W King Air B360CER aircraft equipped with the following kits and capabilities:
ER (Extended Range) Fuel Tanks
Chart Extension (Software Key)
MADRAS Digital Flight Data Recorder (MDFDR) 88-Parameter
24 Inch Extended Pedestal
6.8 PSI Air Ambulance Alternate Pressurization Mode
Brake De-Ice
Oceanic Package (2nd GPS-4000S & HF-9000 HF Radio System w/SELCAL)
Hartzell Four (4) Blade Propellers
Fwd Partition Panels (Includes RH & LH Jepp Storage Cabinets)
Fwd LH Refreshment Cabinet
Fwd LH Cabin Table
Carpet
Aft RH & LH Cabin Partitions w/Sliding Door
Aft Fwd Facing Chemical (Non-Flushing) Lavatory
IS&S Autothrottle Guard Mode
Custom Paint Scheme
Two (2) Sets Crew Seat Sheepskin Cover Assembly (Loose Equipment) 4-Total Covers
Provide & Install Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Electrical System Kit – Kit Number 130-3030-0003
Provide & Install Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Sensors Provisions System Kit – Kit Number 130-3031-0001
Provide & Install Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) System Kit-B – Kit Number 130-3032-0005
Provide & Install Aircraft Survivability Equipment (ASE) Systems (AAR-47 / ALE-47 Flush Mount) Kit-A – Kit Number 130-3040-0005
Provide & Install Flush Mount Dispenser Kit – Kit Number 130-3041-0001
Provide & Install ARC-210 Radio ARC-210 Gen 6 with Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) Radio Instl Provision Kit and Install Government Furnished Property (GFP) Control Panel & Receiver / Transmitter – Kit Number 130-3034-0011
Provide & Install 3rd Crew Audio Kit – Kit Number 130-3039-0003
Provide & Install TACAN Kit (Includes 130-3053-0005 TACAN Provisions Kit & 130-3054-0001 TACAN Equipment) - Kit Number 130-3052-0003
Provide & Install APX-119 IFF Provision Kit and Install Government Furnished Property (GFP) APX-119 Receiver / Transmitter, Control Panel, & Personality Module (Includes 130-3076-0001 APX-119 IFF Provisions Kit and 130-3077-0001 APX-119 IFF Equipment Kit) - Kit Number 130-3071-0003
Provide & Install Avionics Rack Kit – Kit Number 130-3075-0005
Provide & Install WX-1000E Stormscope Kit – Kit Number 130-3082-0001
Provide & Install Gravel Runway Protection Kit – Kit Number 130-4008-0003
Provide & Install Nose Ballast Kit – Kit Number 130-4036-0003
Provide & Install Interior Configuration Kit and Radio Pouch – Kit Numbers 130-5112-0009/130-5113-0001
Provide Control Wheel Kit – Kit Number 130-5117-0003
Provide & Install U.I.D. Placard Kit – Kit Number 130-5155-0001
Provide & Install Water Survival Kit – Kit Number 130-6001-0001
Provide & Install SM Dual Aft Strakes Kit
Provide & Install 17500 Unrestricted Commuter Kit – Kit Number 130-8004-0019
Provide & Install One (1) VIP Cabin Chair
Provide & Install Seven (7) AvFab Globetrotter Chairs
Provide & Install P&WC Engine Services FAST Engine Trend Monitoring System (without QAR and without wireless data transfer) – Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) Number SA11135SC
Provide & Install ATI NVIS (Interior & Exterior) STC – STC Number SA00404BO
Provide & Install UC-12W 3rd ASE Dispenser STC – STC Number SA00114MC
Provide & Install International Communications Group (ICG) Model ICS-200 Iridium SAT-Phone Communications System in accordance with International Communications Group ICS-120/220 Installation and Operations Manual, Document Number 710702 and the DFW Instrument, LLC data package for installation of ICS-200 SAT-Phone Communications System in UC-12W aircraft 168204 Includes Flight Deck Interface for SAT-Phone in accordance with TAS573210111, N91BE-041221-1, N91BE-041221-2, N91BE-041221-3
Provide Cargo Floor (Configuration A&B Decks 4x FA00 001; Deck 2x FA00 002; Net 1x FA00003; 1x Restraint FA00 004) STC (Ship separately as loose equipment) - STC Number SA03114CH
Provide Sixteen (16) Removable Seat Covers for Eight (8) Cabin Chairs with Burn Certifications
Provide & Install BUNO radio call sign placard in cockpit
Provide Engine Preservation
Provide Weight & Balance
Provide Modifications Electrical Load Analysis (ELA)
Provide qty (1) UC-12W Desk Model
The Government is seeking associated spares for twenty-one (21) aircraft including the following:
Engines – total Qty of 7
Propellers – total Qty of 9
Strater Generators – total Qty of 10
Landing Gear – total Qty of 5
ELIGIBILITY
The applicable NAICS code is 336411 with a size standard in number of employees of 1,500. The Product Service Code (PSC) is 1510 Aircraft, Fixed Wing. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement. All vendors must be registered in Systems for Award Management (SAM) Database with its Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and Commercial And Government Entity (CAGE) Code to conduct business with the Department of Defense.
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Interested contractors' responses to this Sources Sought Notice (SSN), including any capabilities statement, shall be electronically submitted in Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) to the Contract Specialist at melanie.l.barry2.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 1600 Eastern Standard Time on 15 November 2024. All responses shall include the Company name, address, Cage Code, UEI, and business size and shall identify points of contact by name, telephone number, and email address. All attached documents shall reference this SSN number.
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
| Sep 19, 2025 | [Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)] UC-12W Procurement |

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