Perfect fit for TMPS. It almost sounds like it was drafted specifically for them. Draft RFP:
Notice ID CAS_AAR_RFI Solicitation No. N0042120R0094 (I believe)
Minimum / Threshold:
At least two (2) tanker aircraft capable of operating redundant centerline refueling system that meets the minimum acceptable MA-3 (pressure regulating coupling) standards
Objective:
One tanker aircraft capable of refueling one (1) receiver aircraft at a time with one (1) or more tanker aircraft being capable of refueling two (2) receivers simultaneously but still retaining
redundant centerline tanking capability that meets the minimum acceptable MA-3 (pressure regulating coupling) standards
Configuration/ Special Equipment:
Redundant hose and drogue refueling systems on at least two (2) Centerline refueling system to support V-22 and E-2D. The refueling system must comply with MIL-A-19736, ATP 3.3.4.6 and probe and drogue sections of ATP 3.3.4.2. Tanker AAR components must comply with either MIL-PRF-81975 or MIL-PRF-57267; either standard
overrides the pressure regulating coupling requirements identified in MIL-A-19736.
Additional special equipment:
Installed recording device to support aircraft aerial refueling: Video and audio of receiver aircraft engaging and disengaging the refueling drogue
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program Office (PMA- 226), Contracted Air Services (CAS) program intends to conduct a Small Business Set-Aside Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Multiple Award Contract competition for CAS Aerial Refueling Services. The planned ordering period will have a base ordering period of four (4) years 364 days, and one (1) four (4) years 364 days Option ordering period for a total ordering period of nine (9) years 363 days, if the option period is exercised. No single task order will have a period of performance greater than 4 years 364 days.
