W58RGZ26 EGYPT

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides clarifications to vendor questions regarding the avionics spares package for the Egypt opportunity.

• AR-1500 Radios: The two (2) AR-1500 radios are to be provided as spares and are not intended for installation within the aircraft as part of this effort.
• Spares Package: The requirement is to develop and provide a two (2) year avionics spares package.
• Delivery Requirement: The spares package, including the two (2) AR-1500 radios, must be available at the delivery of the first aircraft.
• Logistics: All spares will be transported to Cairo, Egypt, utilizing Egypt's designated freight forwarder.

This clarification confirms the nature of the AR-1500 radios as spares and provides details on delivery and logistics, which may impact proposal preparation and pricing.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS outlines the requirements for modifying two (2) Beechcraft King Air B1900C aircraft for the Egyptian Air Force (EAF) by integrating an upgraded cockpit avionics system. The goal is to preserve existing post-production modifications and ensure airworthiness approval via FAA or EASA approved Supplemental Type Certificate (STC).

• Cockpit Modification Upgrade: Integration of an upgraded cockpit avionics system, including specific components such as Transponders with EHS and ADS-B (Out), GNSS, TCAS II, ADAHRS, Weather Radar, Multifunction Displays (MFD), Flight Management System (FMS), new Autopilot, and Inertial Reference System (IRS).

• Training: Provide OCONUS training for pilots, technicians, and navigators in Cairo, Egypt, including ground, pre-flight, and flight training using Computer Based Training (CBT) and hands-on cockpit instruction.

• Spares: Develop and provide a recommended two (2) year avionics spares package.

• Documentation: Provide technical specifications, a listing of removed components, weight and balance documentation, and updated operator/maintenance manuals.

• The aircraft must meet design criteria specified in 14 CFR Part 23 and be certified per 14 CFR Part 21.

• A Quality Management System compliant to ISO9001 AS9100 or equivalent must be implemented.

• Acceptance Test Procedure (ATP) to demonstrate full functionality and operation of modified systems.

• Period of Performance (PoP): 12 months After Contract Award (ACA).

• Aircraft Induction: Sixty (60) days ACA.

• Integration Location: Cairo, Egypt.

• Security: Compliance with DoD requirements, including Anti-Terrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC) training for personnel traveling overseas.

• ITAR: May utilize Foreign Military Sales (FMS) exemption.

• Government Furnished Property: EAF will provide two (2) Beechcraft B1900C aircraft and Ground Support Equipment.

• Contractor Furnished Property: Contractor to provide all necessary tools, equipment, and materials.

• Warranties: Contractor to pass commercial warranties and provide a one (1) year warranty on modification work.

• Acceptance: Final acceptance via DD-250/Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) process.

Request for Information (RFI)

This RFI is issued by the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone for the Fixed Wing Project Office (FWPO). The purpose is to gather information regarding services to modify two (2) Egyptian Air Force (EAF) Beechcraft King Air B1900C aircraft. The goal is to integrate an upgraded cockpit avionics system to allow EAF to fly in civil airspace under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) without country waivers.

• Integration of an upgraded avionics system with existing Federated post-production modifications (Aerodata Flight Inspection System and Leica Electro Optical System).

• Use of a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approved Supplemental Type Certificate(s) (STC).

• Provision of technical specifications for the modification.

• Contractor to provide all labor, equipment, material, and tools.

• Avionics suite requirements include:

  • Transponder with Enhanced Surveillance (EHS) and ADS-B (Out).
  • Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) enabled with Space Based Augmentation System (SBAS).
  • Traffic and Collision Avoidance Systems (TCAS) II Version 7.1.
  • Air Data and Attitude Heading Reference Systems (ADAHRS).
  • Weather Radar System.
  • Multifunction Displays (MFD).
  • Flight Management System (FMS).
  • New Autopilot.
  • Inertial Reference System (IRS) for mission equipment.

• Proposed list of spares.

• Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) training for pilots, technicians, and navigators (up to six pilots, six technicians, three navigators) in Cairo, Egypt, including Computer Based Training (CBT) and hands-on training.

• Development and delivery of training packages for in-country support.

• Two (2) year avionics spares package, including two (2) AR-1500 radios, to be delivered in Cairo, Egypt.

• Tracking and documentation of removed aircraft components.

• Warranty coverage for one (1) year from DD-250 signing.

• Anticipated contract type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).

• Anticipated Period of Performance (PoP): 12 months after contract award.

• This is an RFI only; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP).

• Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated.

• Respondents must submit a detailed white paper addressing technical requirements, including:

  • Avionics components and systems to be utilized.
  • Existing STCs or "off the shelf" component utilization.
  • Technical experience with similar cockpit upgrades.
  • Resources and expertise for work in Cairo, Egypt.
  • Ability to obtain FAA and/or EASA certification.

• Include Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate in Excel, including separate pricing for delays exceeding 72 hours and for spares and training.

• Responses are required via email no later than 12:00pm CST, 05/04/2026.

• Not specified in this RFI.

• The EAF will provide technical staff and parts for unforeseen repairs not related to the modifications.

• The EAF will provide technical staff for phase inspection and return to service checks.

• Government Furnished Information (GFI): None provided by USG; EAF will provide documentation at contract award.

• Questions and comments must be submitted in writing via email within ten (10) days of RFI issuance.