CBP PAV.Request for Information

Introduction:
This notice is issued solely for the purpose of conducting market research in support of acquisition planning in accordance with Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Overhaul (RFO) 7.103(b)(1) and 7.104(a). This notice does not constitute an Invitation for Bids, Request for Proposals, or Request for Quotations. No solicitation is being issued at this time, and the Government makes no representation that a solicitation will be issued. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Submission of a response will not affect an entity’s ability to respond to any future notice or solicitation, if one is issued, and does not restrict the Government’s eventual acquisition approach. The Government is not obligated to provide reimbursement for any information submitted in response to this notice. Respondents are solely responsible for all expenses associated with preparing and submitting a response. Background and Contact Information:
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has a requirement for a Personal Aerial Vehicle (PAV) as specified below. The primary purpose of this RFI/Sources Sought Notice is to identify if there are enough interested and qualified vendors that currently have capabilities to deliver equipment that meets the government’s performance and characteristic needs. The NAICS Code for this requirement is NAICS: 336411 (Aircraft Manufacturing). When the requirement is finalized, CBP may publish its intention to solicit though the DHS Acquisition Planning Forecast System (APFS).
Information Sought: Please address your capability to meet the following general requirements as well as all additional related questions below.

1. Lift Mechanism:

a. Aircraft are required to take off in a vertical (or near vertical) capacity while maintaining true or near true horizontal orientation.
b. Maintaining a level-attitude during the take-off and landing procedures. c. Capable of launching (lifting off) in less than three minutes from obtaining occupancy.
d. Non-jet propulsion: rotor-style or propeller-driven lift. e. Enclosed fan blades: ensure the mounting system of the propellers/fan blades includes an enclosure to ensure safety of the operators and/or proximate personnel.

2. Flight Duration:

a. The aircraft shall be capable of a flight duration of a minimum of one hour before refueling.

3. Weight Capacity:

a. Single (1) occupant weight capacity: 275-pound minimum capacity.