MH-47G Blk II LOT 2 Chinook Aircraft
Request for Information
MH-47G Block II Lot 2
1.0 General Information
The Aviation Integration Division (AMCOM) is conducting market research in support of the procurement of the Block II MH-47G as replacement for the original 61 Reman MH-47G. The Reman MH-47G was produced from salvaged CH-47D and MH-47E airframes. The Block II MH-47G incorporates an Army common structural baseline and the Block II MH-47G configuration was established under the Reconfiguration program which modernized some systems and relocated equipment.
The Government requests industry information on cost-effective acquisition options. The expected end result of this effort will include all production activities necessary to produce, acceptance test and support production airworthiness release of six (6) MH-47G Block II aircraft with the option for eight (8) additional aircraft. The Government does not have a technical data package available that can support production of the MH-47G.
This Request for Information (RFI) is the initiation of market research under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Part 10, and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue a RFP in the future. This announcement is for informational and planning purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to pay for any information, or otherwise reimburse responders for any costs associated with their respective submissions in response to this RFI. All submissions will be treated as information only. Respondents will not be notified of the results of any review of this RFI; however, clarification of submissions may be requested by the Contracting Officer. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. It is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this RFI or any subsequent issued RFP, if any. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this inquiry. All products must comply with the Buy American Act and participation in this effort is strictly voluntary.
2.0 Proprietary Materials Protection
This notice is part of Government Market Research, a continuous process for obtaining the latest information from industry with respect to their current and near-term abilities to support an acquisition of this magnitude. The information collected may be used by the Government to explore acquisition options and strategies for the possible approaches within the military. All information received in response to this RFI that is properly marked as "proprietary" will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for, or suffer any consequential damages, for any proprietary information not properly identified.
RFI responses which contain information that is marked as proprietary will be protected as proprietary information. Such information will be reviewed by a team comprised of Government as well as contractor personnel hired to provide technical assistance for the Government's preparation of an acquisition strategy. All members of the team will be reminded of their obligation to protect such information to the maximum extent permitted or required by the Economic Espionage Act, 18 U.S.C. 1831 et seq., and other applicable statutes or regulations. In addition, Government members will be reminded of their obligations to afford protection under the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. 1905. All contractor members are required to protect the information by the terms of their contracts. The Government will make a determination whether or not contractor personnel have organizational conflicts of interest that could adversely affect protection of the information.
3.0 RFI Response
Responses to this RFI are requested by 4:00 p.m. E.T., 29 March 2018 and are not to exceed 20 pages in length including all appendices. Unclassified responses should be submitted electronically via the U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (AMRDEC) Safe Access and File Exchange website (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/) in Microsoft Office format or as a portable document format (".pdf") file. Use the following distribution email address as prompted by the site: patricia.madorebooth.civ@mail.mil. Classified information should be submitted only if it significantly clarifies or broadens the scope of technology considered. AMRDEC's SAFE site is NOT approved for transmission of classified information. When submitting a classified response, the outer envelope or container shall be addressed to Security Manager, 401 Lee Blvd, Building 401, Room 117, ATTN: Ms. Patricia Madore Booth, (757-878-0104), Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577. The outer envelope or container shall not bear a classification marking or any other unusual marks that might invite special attention to the fact that the contents are classified. The inner envelope or container shall show the address of the sender, the highest classification of the contents, and any other special instructions. The inner envelope or container shall be addressed to Aviation Integration Directorate, 401 Lee Blvd, Building 401, ATTN: Ms. Patricia Madore Booth, Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5577.
Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Respondents are advised to submit questions via email to the above Government POC. Responses from U.S. firms will be accepted to this RFI. Responses to questions from interested parties will be promptly answered and posted on this FedBizOpps (FBO) website, unless some release of proprietary information is involved or the answer addresses a question peculiar to a Company or that Company's response. Post submittal, one-on-one information sessions with respondents are not contemplated. The Government reserves the right to not address questions received after 4:00 p.m. E.T., 29 March 2018.
Disclaimer and Notice: This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, applications, proposal abstracts, or quotations. Per FAR clause 52.215-3, (a) the Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this RFI or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the FAR. (b) Responses will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal. (c) This solicitation is issued for the purpose of obtaining knowledge and information for project planning purposes only.
Patricia Madore Booth, Contract Specialist, Phone 7578780104, Email patricia.madorebooth.civ@mail.mil
