RFP - MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE and LOGISTICAL SERVICES
ID: CBP-RFP-02272025-001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OFUS CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTIONAIR AND MARINE CONTRACTING DIVISIONWASHINGTON, DC, 20229, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (J015)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e1bdd2c3678d407bb3bc929436570cb6/view
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    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for maintenance and logistical support services for its Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet, which includes 8 P-3 and 8 DHC-8 aircraft. The contractor will be responsible for performing organizational and intermediate maintenance across various aircraft systems, guided by a detailed performance work statement. This procurement is critical for ensuring the operational readiness and effectiveness of the aircraft used in border security and maritime patrol missions. Interested offerors should note that while funding is currently unavailable for contract awards, the contract may proceed if funding becomes accessible. The period of performance includes a 90-day phase-in, a 12-month base year, and nine additional one-year options. Questions regarding the RFP can be directed to Bartek Chwalek or Joquita Wheeler via their respective emails, with a deadline for inquiries set for March 14, 2025.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Bartek Chwalek
    bartek.m.chwalek@cbp.dhs.gov
    Joquita Wheeler
    joquita.m.wheeler@cbp.dhs.gov
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    SF33- 02C24R0136 70B02C24R00000136.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) to acquire maintenance and logistics support services for a Maritime Patrol Aircraft fleet, comprising 8 P-3 and 8 DHC-8 aircraft. The contractor will perform organizational and intermediate maintenance across various aircraft systems, supported by a performance work statement that details service requirements. The RFP follows a Two-Step Advisory Process, namely a technical proposal followed by a cost/price proposal. Evaluation criteria prioritize technical quality, management, past performance, and cost/price, with technical factors being the most weighted. While funding is currently unavailable for contract awards, a contract may proceed if funding becomes accessible within the specified time frame. The period of performance includes a 90-day phase-in, a 12-month base year, and nine additional one-year options. Offerors can submit questions by March 14, 2025. The solicitation outlines compliance needs, such as contractor employee background checks and specific invoicing protocols via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). These measures reflect the government's emphasis on accountability, security, and transparency in the procurement process.
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    RFP - MARITIME PATROL AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE and LOGISTICAL SERVICES
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