Presidential Aircraft Recapitalization
The Government intends to solicit and award a sole source contract modification to The Boeing Company for Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) activities for the VC-25B Program. The purpose of EMD is to complete detailed design, modification, test and fielding of two aircraft which will provide Presidential worldwide airlift support starting in the 2024 timeframe. The Amendment 01 to the Request for Proposal (RFP) is attached to this announcement. The Justification and Approval in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements," dated 23 Feb 2015 can be accessed at: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cd8446bfe8695d18e65dc3b6ce5e003d&tab=core&_cview=1
The original request for proposal is based upon original authorization received from Mr. Frank Kendall, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, continuing a deliberate, step-by-step approach to reduce program and cost risk. Previous contract actions were issued for engineering risk reduction studies concentrated in specific technical areas of future design and integration work and Preliminary Design. Most notably were studies on the layout of passenger accommodations, system specification, the environmental control system, the aircraft interior, and the electrical and power system, as well as other areas to ensure completion of presidential missions. This data will greatly influence the aircraft design and will lead to a lower risk Engineering and Manufacturing Development program.
The scope of this effort includes the modification by Boeing to the already-Federal Aviation Administration certified Boeing 747-8 aircraft to meet presidential operational requirements. The modifications to the 747-8 aircraft will include electrical power upgrades, a mission communication system, a medical facility, executive interior, a self-defense system, and autonomous ground operations capabilities.
Respondents to this solicitation are requested to submit a capability statement or proposal by the Response Date listed in this notice.
For more information on the VC-25B requirements, please refer to the attachments, the Presolicitation Notice posted on 28 Jan 2015, the RFP Notice posted on 12 Sep 2016, and the Sources Sought Synopsis posted on 9 Sep 2013, the latter of which can be accessed at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=904b9445a58553ade5cee5251cb9a41c&tab=core&_cview=1
All responses to the Presolicitation Notice and the Sources Sought Synopsis were carefully considered and extensive market research was conducted.
Any proposals will be fully evaluated by this office before award of a sole source contract modification. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Please refer any questions to the points of contact listed below:
Mr. James B. Patterson, Jr., Procuring Contracting Officer, (937) 255-1578
Ms. Ashlee J. Green, Contract Negotiator, (937) 656-9539
Ms. Amy J. Johnson, Contract Negotiator, (937) 255-1240
Ashlee J. Green, Contract Negotiator, Phone 9376569539, Email ashlee.green.1@us.af.mil - Katie Rasmussen, Contracting Officer, Phone 9376569406, Email kathleen.rasmussen.2@us.af.mil
