ATR-72-600 Twin-Engine Turbine Powered Passenger/Cargo Aircraft

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document establishes the minimum technical and performance requirements for an ATR-72-600 Twin-Engine Turbine Powered Passenger/Cargo Aircraft to be operated by the U.S. Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The aircraft will be used for multi-role passenger/cargo/special mission operations, including deployment of government personnel and equipment domestically and internationally, often in challenging mountainous terrain and high-density altitude conditions.

• Procurement of a new or used commercially available ATR-72-600 Twin-Engine Turbine Powered Aircraft.

• Aircraft must be FAA certified and meet specific performance criteria.

• Interior must be configurable for full passenger (68 seats) or a combination cargo/passenger configuration (at least 36 passengers plus cargo).

• Cargo area must accommodate loading, securing, and transporting 6,600 pounds and/or 670 cubic feet of cargo, with specific maximum container/pallet dimensions.

• Aircraft must include factory standard lavatory, galley, and overhead baggage/storage compartments.

• Provision of a complete set of updated technical publications (digital or paper).

• Range: 800 Nm with 45-minute reserve.

• Speed: 260 KTAS at optimum altitude.

• Service Ceiling: 25,000 feet.

• Useful Load: 13,000 lbs.

• Payload: 15,000 lbs.

• Rate of Climb: 1500 ft/min (standard conditions, sea level).

• Operating Temperature Range: -35°C to +35°C.

• Delivery of the aircraft is required within 18 months from the contract award date.

• Delivery location to be agreed upon at contract award.

• Certification: Must be U.S. FAA certified per FAR Part 25, Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Airplanes, and any other applicable FAA FARs. All options and installations must be FAA approved.

• Avionics: Must be equipped and FAA certified for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) operations with VNAV and LPV capabilities. Specific communication and navigation equipment are listed as minimum requirements, with preference for more current or feature-rich options.

• Logbooks: Complete set of current, original airframe, engine, propeller, and component logbooks required.

• Maintenance: Aircraft must be maintained per a manufacturer and FAA-approved program, transferable to an FAA Part 125 Operation.

• Condition/Age: New aircraft: no more than 100 flight hours and 50 landings/cycles. Used aircraft: not more than 15,000 hours total time, manufactured in 2018 or newer, with no significant damage history. Aircraft must be at a stage precluding major maintenance for 3 years, 2,500 hours, or 1,500 cycles. Exterior free of deformities/corrosion; interior clean and free of excessive wear.

• Technical Publications: One set of updated technical publications required.

• Point of Contact: Contractor must designate a single point of contact.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is issued by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to seek information from potential sources regarding the acquisition of a new or used ATR-72-600 Twin-Engine Turbine Powered Passenger/Cargo Aircraft. This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for proposals, and does not obligate the government to award a contract. The information gathered will help the DEA facilitate its decision-making process.

• The DEA is seeking information on the availability and capabilities related to the ATR-72-600 aircraft.

• A draft "Statement of Work" (SOW) is attached, outlining the minimum functionality requirements for the aircraft.

• Interested vendors should submit a technical description of their capabilities, including technical capability and relevant past performance.

• A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) pricing based on the requirements and estimated delivery time for the ATR-72-600 is also required.

• Vendors should also submit any comments or questions regarding the draft SOW in a separate document titled "Comments & Questions; 15DDHQ26N00000005; (Include COMPANY NAME)."

• Responses should be emailed to Christopher.L.Cooper@dea.gov and Ryan.F.Burke@dea.gov.

• The subject line for responses must reference "15DDHQ26N00000005 ATR-72-600".

• All responsible businesses, including small businesses, are encouraged to respond.

• The DEA will not be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this notice.

• Unsolicited proposals or offers will not be considered.

• Questions concerning the composition and requirements for a future solicitation will not be accepted at this time.