SAM #W50S7426QA028

Chase Plane Support Services for RPA Operations at March ARB

The California Air National Guard's 163rd Attack Wing at March Air Reserve Base is seeking contractor support for chase aircraft operations to ensure safety during Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) flights. - Government Buyer: - California Air National Guard, 163rd Attack Wing, 163rd Operations Group at March ARB - Contracting Officer: David Moreno - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or manufacturers are named; contractor must provide a fully mission-capable chase aircraft - Products/Services Requested: - Chase Plane Support Services - Provision of a fully mission-capable chase aircraft - Qualified pilot and observer crew - 36 hours of RPA aircraft support (direct/indirect costs, excluding crew flight hours) - 72 hours of aircrew services (pilot and observer) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft and crew must comply with FAA and Air Force regulations - Operations include takeoff, transit, pattern, and recovery outside restricted airspace (R-2515, R-2503, R-2501) - Crew must have specific qualifications and communication capabilities - Visual scanning, collision avoidance, and communication with Air Traffic Control required - Contract is firm-fixed-price and set aside for small businesses under NAICS 481211 - Period of Performance: - Approximately 7 weeks, from early September to late October - No product part numbers or specific OEMs are listed; all technical details referenced in attached documents.

Description

The USPFO for CA intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract for Chase Plane support Services at 163rd Attack Wing, March ARB Ca:

The contractor shall provide a fully mission-capable chase aircraft, along with a qualified pilot and observer crew, to accompany the RPA during all phases of flight outside of restricted airspace.

THIS REQUIREMENT IS BEING SOLICITED 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. THE NAICS CODE FOR THIS ACQUISITION IS 481211 AND THE SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD IS 1500 employees.

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FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION. NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE UNTIL APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE.

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