This contractual effort is to obtain Depot Level Maintenance (DLM) capability for the USAF TH-1H aircraft fleet located at Cairns Army Airfield/Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker), Alabama. The primary purpose of the DLM program is to accomplish Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM), aircraft structural inspections, and repairs concurrent with zonal inspections at a depth and skill level greater than that available at Organizational maintenance levels. The DLM requirements may also include unprogrammed maintenance (UDLM) and the deployment of Contractor Field Teams (CFT) to support drop-in maintenance.

This acquisition is a competitive, total small business set-aside. The associated NAICS Code is 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.

The Government anticipates award of a Single Award Requirements Type Contract for this non-commercial effort. The Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will be executed along with Cost Reimbursement - No Fee (CRNF) CLINs for travel and materials.

The period of performance (PoP) will consist of one 12-month base year period with seven 12-month option year periods.

Pursuant to FAR 52.232-18, “Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.” The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Offerors are advised that technical and cost/price data submitted to the Government in response to this solicitation may be released to non-government advisors for review and analysis. See provision L.901, Use of Non-Government Advisors of the solicitation.

Any questions relating to the issuance of solicitation FA8552-24-R-0001 must be submitted to the Government, no later than 4:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) on 31 October 2023.

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