Description
The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking proposals for Exclusive Use Light Fixed Wing Aircraft Services. The contractor will provide a multi-engine land airplane equipped with specific avionics and equipment to meet the requirements outlined in the solicitation. The aircraft must have a Standard Airworthiness Certificate, be certified under Civil Air Regulations (CAR) Part 3, 14 CFR 23 or 25, and have engineering and logistical support for continued airworthiness. The contractor must also provide a crew complement, including a Pilot-in-Command (PIC) and a Second-in-Command (SIC) if required. The scope of work includes:
• Providing a complete set of current Sectional or World Aeronautical Charts covering the area of operation
• Ensuring aircrews have access to NOTAMs and weather planning information
• Equipping the aircraft with specific avionics, including a Global Positioning Systems (GPS) certified for IFR navigation, a marker beacon receiver system, and an Automatic Direction Finder (ADF) receiver system
• Providing a radio-magnetic indicator (RMI) presentation and an underwater acoustic beacon (Pinger)
• Meeting the requirements of 14 CFR Part 135 for carrying passengers day and night and in VFR and IFR conditions
The contractor must also submit an Aircraft Questionnaire, which includes information about the proposed aircraft, such as its make and model, FAA registration number, and equipped weight.