Sources Sought Contract Logistics Service (CLS) and Contractor Field Service Representative (CFSR) Support, Country of Lebanon

Alabama

08/15/2024 02:59 PM EDT

08/30/2024 06:00 PM EDT

Tracking Number:

RFP # W58RGZ-25-R-0002

Contracting Office Address:

Army Contracting Command – Redstone (ACC-RSA) Aviation Directorate -Utility/Cargo/Scout Attack/Mi17 (FMS) - CCAM-NS-A, Building 5309, Martin Road, Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

Notice Type: Sources Sought Contractor Logistics Service (CLS) and Contract Field Service Representative (CFSR) Support, Country of Lebanon

Description:

NAICS Code: 488190, Specialized Services for Air Transportation

Product Service Code: J015 – Equipment Related Services — Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul

This Army Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government (USG) to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the USG will not pay for information requested nor compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the USG. The Government may request additional information upon review.

The goal and mission of the Cargo Helicopter Project Office, International Non-Program of Record Aviation Product Office (INRAP) is to procure, field, sustain, and provide training and technical support of non-standard aircraft for the Department of Defense (DoD) and allied countries, or as directed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense in support of Overseas Contingency Operations for armed MD-530F aircraft.

The Army Contracting Command-Redstone (ACC-RSA), on behalf of the INRAP Product Office, is seeking to identify qualified sources that has the capabilities to provide the Lebanese Air Force (LAF) with long-term continuing sustainment support for their Armed MD-530F aircraft including Contractor Field Service Representative (CFSR), and Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) as defined in the PWS.

Sources Sought Requirements – Description of Information Requested

Provide the following company information with your submission:

1. Company Name, CAGE Code, DUNS and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Company Address, and Place of Performance Address
2. Point of contact, including name, title, phone, and email address
3. Size of company, average annual revenue for the past three years, and number of employees
4. Whether the business is classified as a Large Business, Small Business (including Alaska Native Corporations (ANCs) and Indian tribes), Veteran Owned Small Business, Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business, HUBZone Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business (including ANCs and Indian tribes), or Women-Owned Small Business
5. Be able to provide a Certified Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) System that allows the USG to award Cost Plus Type contracts.

1. Provide documentation that clearly demonstrates the ability of the Contractor to provide aircraft and aircraft systems Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support the LAF in all facets of aircraft maintenance and maintenance management. The Contractor shall provide CLS assistance and mentorship of LAF personnel enabling them to retain and employ the skills previously acquired through OEM training that are required to maintain the aircraft.

Program Requirements IAW with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) include:

1. The Contractor shall provide all services necessary to support this PWS.
   1. The Contractor shall have a Program Manager (PM) accountable for the program effort as described in this PWS. 
   2. The Contractor shall provide and maintain a trained workforce capable of providing the services specified in this PWS.
   3. All Contractor personnel are required to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. 
   4. The Contractor shall adhere to all in-country/Host Nation personnel reporting requirements.  
   5. The Contractor shall abide by all applicable Host Nation and local occupational safety and health requirements and ensure all employees have appropriate PPE.
   6. The Contractor shall be responsible for all transportation support as necessary for Contractor personnel.
   7. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining appropriate business relationships with the OEM(s) for Engineering Services (ES) requirements, including identifying obsolescence issues. 
   8. The Contractor shall support operations at Hamat Air Base, Lebanon, and other locations within Lebanon, such as Hannoush Aerial Gunnery range, as required by the LAF and approved by the COR.

1. Support Requirements IAW with the PWS include:
   1. The Contractor shall provide all materials, personnel, equipment, tools, and hardware/software. The management of this support will be addressed within the Contractor's Property Management System and reported in the Contractor's Property Management Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
   2. For this effort the Contractor shall provide only personnel, tools and hardware/software required to perform the CFSR and CLS requirements identified in this PWS. 

The Government reserves the right to perform site visits and assessments to verify contractor statements/assertions provided in the resultant responses. Due to the current DOS and DoD travel restrictions, this activity may be requested virtually in lieu of on-site.

Any questions regarding this posting must be directed to both points of contact from ACC-RSA:

Kanetra S. Garrett, Contract Specialist, kanetra.s.garrett.civ@army.mil

Dennis G. Alber, Contracting Officer, dennis.g.alber.civ@army.mil

No questions will be accepted telephonically nor will any responses to questions be provided telephonically.

Proprietary information should be clearly marked. No classified documents shall be included in your response. Please be advised all information submitted in response to the Sources Sought becomes the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked “proprietary” will be handled accordingly.

Responses to this Sources Sought shall not exceed total email file size of 9 megabytes. Responses exceeding this limit will not be accepted by the Government. Responses shall also not exceed 15 single-spaced pages on 8.5 x 11 size paper with one-inch margins. Title page, table of content, graphic chart pages, technical specifications, and product sheets may be included as deemed necessary and will not count against the 25-page limit listed above. Font size shall not be smaller than Arial 10. All responses shall be submitted via email to both email addresses listed above. All information must be readable by Microsoft (MS) 365 Office Suite including Word, MS Excel, or Adobe Acrobat and shall be provided with proper markings (No CLASSIFIED information).

This Sources Sought will be open from date of publication through 30 August 2024. The Government encourages participation by small business (including ANCs and Indian tribes), veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small, disadvantaged business (including ANCs and Indian tribes), and women-owned small business concerns.

All responses must be delivered by 17500 Central Daylight Time on Friday, 30 August 2024, to the two email addresses listed above.