Flight Planning and International Ground Handling with Trip Support Services The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Flight Program Operations (AJW-3112) has a requirement for a contractor to provide Flight Planning and International Ground Handling with Trip Support Services. This market survey is for flight Planning, Weather, Datalink, Cabin Communications, and International Trip Services for a total of approximately 40 aircraft in accordance with Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) Part 91 and Part 13. This market survey should identify qualified and capable sources that can provide the services described in the attached Statement of Work. The draft Statement of Work (SOW), is provided as an attachment to this market survey to inform and assist interested vendors with regard to the work required. However, interested respondents are cautioned that the Government at its discretion may update and or revise this SOW for any potential contract or request for proposal. At this time, the acquisition strategy and nature of competition has not been determined for any potential contract. The Government welcomes statements of interest and capabilities from all businesses, which are capable of providing the required items/services. However, contract performance has historically been performed by a large business. Depending on responses to this survey and analysis of market research collected, the Government may, at its discretion, decide to pursue a full and open competition or set-aside all or part of the procurement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR OFFERS. A SIR/Request for Offer may be made under a separate announcement in the future. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals. The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing vendor responses to this market survey. Therefore any cost associated with a market survey submission is solely at the interested vendor’s expense. The principle North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this effort is 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, with a size standard of $35.0 million. The purpose of this announcement is to conduct a market survey to solicit statements of interest and capabilities from interested vendors, in accordance with FAA Acquisition Management System (AMS) Policy 3.2.1.2.1. This market survey will enable the FAA to review responses that are current and will assist with acquisition planning based on current data. The responses to this market survey will be used for informational purposes only. HOW TO RESPOND TO THIS MARKET SURVEY: Interested vendors should submit the items listed below to the point of contact listed at the bottom of this announcement. Capability Statement. This document is limited to not more than ten (10) pages and must include a brief description of the services provided by your firm which are same/similar to those services outlined in this market survey and same/similar to the draft SOW attached at the bottom of this survey. Your capability statement should also include your company name, address, point of contact information, contractor size and NAICS code. You will also need to provide the geographical areas where your company can perform this work. Below is a listing of elements the Government expects to see in a capability statement for this effort: Describe your capabilities and/or plan to provide the tasks and services in the SOW. Provide examples of past performance and experience during the previous five years in the same/similar field. Expected programmatic approach (in-house, teaming, subcontracting, etc.) - Respondents must provide their strategy for accomplishing this work, including the percentage of work that will be done by eligible small, service-disabled veteran-owned and 8(a) certified businesses. Questions or Concerns about the SOW and attachments: This document is not limited in pages. This document is to provide the FAA with a better understanding of industry standards and concerns that industry has with the draft SOW. Responses to this market survey must be received by 5:00 P.M. CST, March 30, 2020. Please include “MARKET SURVEY RESPONSE: Flight Plan & International (INSERT COMPANY NAME)” in the subject line of your email. Information provided will not be released but please mark PROPRIETARY on all documents submitted as necessary. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER. CONTACT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BELOW. Submissions should be sent via email to the following point of contact:
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