What this opportunity is
The Department of Homeland Security intends to procure Military Flight Dispatch and Integrated Navigation Data (INDS) services for U.S. Coast Guard C-37A/B and C-39A aircraft. This opportunity is not set aside for small businesses, and it requires capabilities compatible with Honeywell avionics for international flight planning and execution. As this is a Special Notice, interested parties should track the procurement closely, as it may not involve a competitive bidding process.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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Military Flight Dispatch & Integrated Navigation Data (INDS) for
U.S. Coast Guard C-37A/B & C-39A Aircraft
Performance Work Statement (PWS)
GENERAL
1.0 Scope.
The purpose of this Performance Work Statement (PWS) in support of Air Station Washington DC’s
requisition is to procure services that will:
Provide FAA-required, current, certified aeronautical charts necessary to conduct instrument
approaches and comply with 14 CFR requirements. Provide secure, compliant international
operations, ensuring that U.S. government executive airlift meets host nation Foreign Clearance
Guide and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requirements for routing, airspace
structure, and approach procedures.
These capabilities are required for safe global operations, diplomatic clearances and compliance
with ICAO and host-nation requirements. These services must be compatible and work together
synergistically to provide a comprehensive flight package to the crew and shall be compatible with
the Honeywell avionics suite equipment installed onboard the USCG’s Gulfstream C-37A/B & C-39A
aircraft.
2.0 Background.
Air Station Washington is charged with providing safe, reliable, executive air transport to the
Secretary of Homeland Security (S1), Commandant of the Coast Guard (CCG), and other senior
government officials globally via mission-ready Long-Range Command and Control (LRCCA)
aircraft. To meet mission requirements, the military designated Gulfstream GV/550 and G700
aircraft, C-37A/B and C-39A respectively, must include integrated navigation data (INDS), and
military dispatch. All services are essential for the USCG to meet the demands of the global
executive LRCCA transportation mission.
3.0 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS / TASKS.
3.1 International Flight Planning Requirements for C-37A/B & C-39A Aircraft:
• Mission planning for 12-15 international trips per year
• Between 2-8 legs per trip
• Support for frequent changes throughout the trip planning and execution phases
• Mission builds, draft flight plans, diplomatic clearances, slots, PPRs, etc.
• Customer specific website delivery that meets Impact Level 5 (IL5) security requirements for
Controlled Unclassified Information
• Dispatch of flight during the execution phase
• Flight plan creation and filing
• Flight briefing packages
• Reactive flight following
• ACARS/Datalink communication capabilities
• Additional Trip Planning services upon request
• Ability to request services such as FBO setup, hotels, etc.
• Service for 4 Gulfstreams, based out of DCA – C101 (C-37A), C102 (C-37B), C103 (C-39A),
and C104 (C-39A)
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3.2 Integrated Navigation Data Service (INDS) Requirements for C-37A/B Aircraft:
• EPIC INAV / Elite INAV
• Global aeronautical data and digital terminal charts
• Support and updates with renewed chart cycles
• Service for 2 Gulfstreams, based out of DCA – C101 (C-37A) and C102 (C-37B).
4.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE.
The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract with the following period of
performance dates:
5.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.
The primary place of performance will be USCG Air Station Washington, 1 Reagan National Airport,
Hangar 6, Washington, DC, 20593. Since the service provided is electronic, no in person visits from
the contractor are to be expected.
6.0 FOREFLIGHTS T&C STATEMENT.
As respects ForeFlight Dispatch, ForeFlight Military Flight Bag One, and ForeFlight Runway
Analysis, notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Customer’s use of these solutions is subject to
ForeFlight’s EULA, accessible at https://www.foreflight.com/support/eula/ or within the ForeFlight
application, and Customer accepts the same.
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7.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.
Service Personnel. The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel who shall be responsible for all
Contractor activities performed under this PWS. Such customer service personnel will be the point
of contact for the Contracting Officer (KO) and the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
Removing Employees for Misconduct or Security Reasons. The Government may, at its sole
discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor employee for misconduct or security
reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the
services required under this PWS. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written
explanation to support any request to remove an employee.
8.0 SECURITY.
Performance of the requirements under this PWS will not require Contractor access to secure areas
or equipment, nor involve the handling of Classified Sensitive Information.
9.0 KICK-OFF MEETING.
The contractor will attend a Kick-Off Meeting with the Contracting Officer and the COR NLT three
(3) business days after the date of award, or later with the written approval of the Contracting
Officer. The purpose of the Kick-Off Meeting is to discuss technical and contracting objectives of
this PWS and review the Contractor's project plan. The Kick-Off Meeting will be held via telephone
conference.
10.0 PROGRESS REPORTS.
The contractor will provide progress reports to the COR verbally or via electronic mail. This report
shall provide an assessment of technical progress, schedule status, and any contractor concerns or
recommendations.
11.0 PROGRESS MEETINGS.
The contractor shall be available to meet with the COR upon request to present deliverable
status, exchange information and resolve emergent technical problems and issues.
12.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED RESOURCES.
The government will provide the following property and information to the Contractor as
needed under this PWS: system information and configuration settings as needed to establish high
speed internet service coverage.
13.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY.
The contractor shall furnish personnel and services necessary to fulfill the requirements of
this PWS, except for the Government Furnished Property specified herein.
14.0 DELI…
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