REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR DRY LEASE OF 02 (TWO) 777-300ER AIRCRAFT RFP Notice Ref. 30.34.2600.011.RFP179.212.2018, Dated 20 December 2018 Closes on 20 January 2019 at 1000 hrs BST (0400 hrs UTC) Page 1 of 13
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR DRY LEASE OF 02 (TWO) 777-300ER AIRCRAFT 01. INTRODUCTION Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited ( Biman ), the national flag carrier of Bangladesh, was established in February 1972. At present, Biman is operating flights to 07 Domestic and 15 International destinations. Out of the International destinations, Biman operates flights to 02 destinations in the SAARC countries, 04 destinations in the South East Asia, 08 destinations in the Gulf & Middle-East and 01 destination in Europe. At present, Biman has a fleet of 13 (thirteen) aircraft comprises 04 (four) 777-300ER, 02 (two) 787-8, 04 (four) 737-800 and 03 (three) Dash8-Q400 aircraft. Biman took delivery of four brand new 777-300ER, two 787-8 and two 737-800 aircraft from Boeing under the purchased agreement signed for 10 aircraft in 2008. Remaining two 787-8 aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in September 2019. Out of 05 (five) leased aircraft, Biman has taken lease of 02 (two) 737-800 from GECAS, 02 (two) Dash8-Q400 from Smart Aviation and 01 (one) Dash8-Q400 from NAC on long term Dry lease basis. Biman is in the process of inducting 02 (two) 737-800 from ALAFCO on long term dry lease basis by January 2019. Biman has concluded a purchase agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) for 03 (three) brand new Dash8-Q400 aircraft in August 2018, with delivery schedule in March, May and June 2020. Biman has increased its weekly frequencies to some potential routes and is also planning to extend its services to prospective new destinations (like Guangzhou, Medina, Colombo & Male ) along with resumption of flights to New York. 02. PURPOSE Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited (Biman) invites Proposal/Offer for Dry Lease of 02 (two) 777-300ER aircraft for a minimum period of 60 (sixty) months or more with delivery schedule on or before 31 May 2019. The aircraft will be operated in Biman s network using its call sign and under Bangladesh Registration. 03. SUBMISSION OF THE PROPOSAL/OFFER The Proposal/Offer may be submitted to the Dy. General Manager (Corporate Planning) at dedicated e-mail dacpm179@bdbiman.com by 1000 hours BST (0400 hours UTC) on 20 January 2019. Proposal/Offer may also be submitted through Courier Service or dropped in the Box placed in the Office of the General Manager (Corporate Planning), Biman Head Office, Balaka, Kurmitola, Dhaka- 1229 within the stipulated time. The Proposal(s)/Offer(s) will be opened immediately after the closing time in presence of the Bidder(s), if any. No Proposal/Offer will be accepted after the closing time. Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited (Biman) would not be responsible for late receipt of Proposal/Offer due to any reason, whatsoever. The Proposal(s)/Offer(s) will be opened immediately after the closing time in presence of the Bidder(s), if any. Page 2 of 13
04. BASIC/MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS Reputed Leasing Companies having aircraft of their own or legally authorized by the Owner may participate in the RFP meeting Terms & Conditions as mentioned in the RFP Schedule. Proposals received through Agent or Broker will not be entertained at any stage. A. Basic Information The Bidder must provide the following information along with the submission of offer Sl. a. Particular of Lessor and Aircraft Lessor Owner Present Operator Previous Operator Type MSN YOM Current Registration Mark Current AOC with Operations Specification b. Type of Aircraft 02 (two) 777-300ER [Bidders may also propose for 01 (one) aircraft] Engine Make & Model GE 90-115B Sister-ship aircraft preferably from the same Lessor. Note Biman may decide to take both or any one of the offered aircraft at its discretion c. Seat Configuration at Delivery 400+ seats in 02 (two) Class Configuration All seats must be in good condition. Bidder to provide existing LOPA along with offer. d. Age of Aircraft Age of Aircraft must not be more than 13 years old on 31 May 2019 (date of manufacturing to be mentioned) e. Nature and Period of Lease Dry Lease for a minimum period of 60 (sixty) months or more with delivery schedule on or before 31 May 2019. f. Owner s Authorization If the Bidder/Lessor is not the owner of the aircraft, owner s authorization/mandate for leasing the aircraft to Biman must be submitted with the offer. Without proper authorization, offer will not be considered for evaluation. g. Certificates The offered aircraft should preferably be included in current AOC with Ops Spec, valid C of A and C of R. Please provide the same along with offer. Please provide information/tick in the appropriate box and comment, if any Attached Not Attached 02 (two) 777-300ER 01 (one) 777-300ER GE 90-115B Sistership --- J + ---Y = Total -----Seats Date of Manufacturer Aircraft #1 (MSN---) Aircraft #2 (MSN---) Attached Not Attached Page 3 of 13
Sl. h. Scheduled Tasks and C Checks/Heavy Maintenance Any Scheduled Tasks and C Checks/Heavy Maintenance applicable to the offered aircraft having maintenance interval equal to or more than 03 (three) years/3000 FC/12000 FH must not fall due within the first 12 months of the lease period. If above mentioned Tasks or Maintenance Check is due in the 2 nd or 3 rd year, the Lessor must pay the difference between the Maintenance cost and the accumulated Maintenance Reserves. i. Landing Gears next overhaul shall not be due during the 1 st year of the lease period. Next overhaul due date and at cycles to be mentioned. If Landing Gear overhaul is due in the 2 nd year, the Lessor must pay the difference between the Landing Gear overhaul cost and the accumulated Maintenance Reserves. j. C -Check as per Lessor s applicable maintenance program must be performed prior to commencement of Lease. Please provide information/tick in the appropriate box and comment, if any k. Bidder must mention the Re-Delivery conditions. Attached Not Attached Comment, if any l. The Proposal/Offer should remain valid for at least 120 (one hundred twenty) days from the date of closing of the RFP. B. Delivery Before delivery of the aircraft, Bidder must comply with the below mentioned requirements (please comply/attend each item) Sl. a. Aircraft must be delivered in full operating condition. Each Aircraft must be delivered fresh out of `C -Check. b. Major components which are On Condition or Condition Monitored shall be serviceable. c. No Engine/APU will have a reduced inspection interval requirement for a condition of an installed component. d. Terminating action requirement of any AD must not remain due during the dry lease period (repetitive inspection requirement are excluded) e. On-wing take-off EGT margin of each Engine must be minimum 20 Degree Celsius at time of delivery. Please provide information, tick in the appropriate box and comment, if any Page 4 of 13
Sl. f. Wheels and Brakes All wheels and Brakes shall have at least 50% remaining useful life. g. Life Limited Parts All life limited parts for Both Engines and APU must have 5000 Flight Cycles remaining during delivery. h. Engine Cycles In case of first run engine, engines must not exceed 1500 Flight Cycles since New during delivery. Otherwise engines must not exceed 1000 Flight Cycles since last Overhaul during delivery. i. Component Life All Hard time components including Emergency Equipment should preferably have 10000 hours or 2000 Flight Cycles or two years (whichever is higher) of life at time the of delivery. Components having an interval/life less than these intervals shall have full life remaining. j. Repair All repair embodied must be permanent as per manufacturer manual/instruction. k. Livery Aircraft to be painted in Biman's Livery as per Biman's specifications at Lessor's cost. l. Seats Cockpit Crew, Cabin crew and Passenger seats must be serviceable, fully functional and passed any test/task per CMM and/or AMM and must meet specifications/ requirements of CMM and/or AMM. m. Galley and Catering Equipment (per aircraft) i. FMC 02 ship set ii. HMC 03 ship set iii. STD Unit 01 ship set iv. Ship/Baby Bassinet 01 ship set + Extra 02 Nos. v. Aisle Chair 01 ship set vi. On-board wheel chair 01 ship set. vii. Oven (with inserts/slots) 02 ship set viii. Bar Cart (Transparent/Display) 10 (ten) Nos. (if not transparent /display No need. ix. Remaining Galley & Catering Equipment as per provision of the aircraft (if any) 01 ship set. The Galley Equipment/Inserts must be of Atlas Standard. n. Galley Diagram. Bidder to attach Galley Diagram with the offer. o. Preferable Weights Maximum Taxi Weight (MTW) 343369 KG Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) 342462 KG Maximum Landing Weight (MLW) 251290 KG Maximum Zero Fuel Weight (MZFW) 239950 KG Please provide information, tick in the appropriate box and comment, if any Attached Not Attached Comment, if any Page 5 of 13
Sl. p. Payload Fuel Capacity q. Systems The aircraft must be equipped with following systems and same have to be fully functional before delivery i. TCAS II Change 7.1 per manufacturer SB. ii. 8.8 KHz Low Frequency Under Water Locator Device (LF-ULD). iii. Automatic fixed ELT and portable ELT. iv. ACARS and SATCOM system v. Airborne Printer vi. The aircraft must be fitted with PAX Chemical Oxygen Generation System. vii. Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) system. One downloading device must be delivered to Biman during delivery of the aircraft. viii. Engine Health Monitoring (EHM) data downloading system must be installed and full functional. ix. Software uploading and downloading system via CD/DVD/UMD. x. GNSS/GPS System for RNAV1 must be incorporated and full functional. xi. ADS-B out. xii. Any other mandatory requirements imposed by FAA/EASA shall have to be complied prior to delivery. Please provide information, tick in the appropriate box and comment, if any (in Kg) (in USG & Kg) C. Additional Information Bidder must provide following additional information along with the offer Sl. i. Copy of AOC & Operations Specification of the last Operator (s) ii. Range with full payload (in NM) iii. Existing Weights (in Kg) MTW (in Kg) MTOW (in Kg) MLW (in Kg) MZFW (in Kg) OEW (in Kg) Basic Weight (in Kg) iv. Existing Payload Existing Fuel Capacity v. Aircraft weight indication/calculation will be in metric system i.e., in Kilogram (Kg) Please provide information, tick in the appropriate box and comment, if any Attached Not Attached (in Kg) (in USG & Kg) Page 6 of 13
Sl. vi. IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) Mention Manufacturer & Model v. Fuel burn per Block Hour on DAC-JED and JED-DAC considering full payload (per passenger weight including checked baggage is 120 kg). vi. Available Cargo capacity on DAC-JED and JED-DAC sectors (per passenger weight including checked baggage is 120 kg). vii. All applicable taxes outside Bangladesh in connection with the leased aircraft shall have to be borne by the Lessor. viii. Biman will not be responsible for any costs if not specifically stated in the agreement or not arising directly out of Biman's use or possession of the aircraft. ix. During the lease term, Biman will be responsible for the Insurance of the Aircraft, Passengers and Third Party. Bidder to mention value of the aircraft for Hull Insurance in US Dollar. Please provide information, tick in the appropriate box and comment, if any Installed Not Installed Manufacturer. Model.. (in Kg) (in Ton) D. Technical Information Following technical information is required to be submitted along with the offer. Bidder/Lessor also to provide Technical Data/Documents as per Annex-I & Annex-II of the Aircraft i. Airframe Status Aircraft Hours since New Aircraft Cycles since New Aircraft Hours/Cycles since last C Check ii. Engine Status Engine Position # 01 # 02 Engine Model Thrust Rating Engine S/N Engine TSN/CSN Engine TSO/CSO Engine TSLV/CSLV Brief Description of engine Workscope during last shop visit First Life Limiter EGT Margin at Take Off - In Test Cell - On Wing Page 7 of 13
iii. Landing Gear Particulars Part TSN/TSO CSN/CSO Next Limiter Last Overhaul done Next Overhaul due Overhaul interval in hours or cycles or calendar time Nose Landing Gear LH Main Landing Gear RH Main Landing Gear iv. APU APU Model/ Type Serial TSN/CSN TSLV/CSLV Brief description of work carried out during last shop visit v. Maintenance Status Last C check performed. Name of (MRO) Day/month/year Last HMV/ D check performed. Name of (MRO) Day/month/year Hours/Cycles logged since HMV/ D check Next C and HMV/ D Check due on Day/month/year 08 years, 10 years, 12 years or equivalent tasks performed on Day/month/year Mandatory modifications status on aircraft and engines Details of accidents / incidents, if any, and repairs carried out Comment, if any vi. Airworthiness and Modification Status The Bidder must provide the following information along with the submission of offer Sl. i. The offered aircraft must be delivered in fully airworthy condition and with all applicable Airworthiness Directives (AD); Alert or Mandatory Service Bulletins (SB)/Modifications complied effective on the date of delivery. ii. If any AD/ Alert or mandatory SB issued prior to delivery of the Aircraft and any modification fall due within the first 06 (six) months of the lease period, the Bidder (Lessor) shall be responsible for the cost associated with such modification. Please tick in appropriate box and comment, if any Page 8 of 13
vii. Operation and Maintenance of the Aircraft S/ Please tick in appropriate box and comment, if any i. Aircraft will be based at Dhaka, Bangladesh. ii. The aircraft will be operated in domestic, regional and international sectors of Biman Bangladesh Airlines. iii. Biman will be responsible for provision of Maintenance, Crew and Insurance. iv. For HMV/Refurbishment/Overhaul of Landing Gear/APU, Engine or its modules; access to available Maintenance Reserves/Supplemental Rent to be provided based on utilization since last HMV/Overhaul/Refurbishment. v. Registration of the aircraft during the Dry lease period will be in Bangladesh as per regulations of the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB). viii. Inspection of The Aircraft S/ i. Prior to finalization of the lease contract, a team comprising of officials of Biman and the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) will inspect the aircraft. Please tick in the box where applicable ix. Delivery and Re-Delivery Location S/ i. Aircraft are to be Delivered and Re-Delivered at a mutually agreed location at Lessor s cost. Please tick in the box where applicable x. Financial Offer/Proposal Bidder must quote Monthly Lease Rent and Maintenance Reserves for each offered aircraft separately as under (please comply/attend each item) a. Monthly Lease Rent (in US Dollar) b. Maintenance Reserves/Supplemental Rent (in US Dollar) - Airframe/FH - Engine Refurbishment/FH - Engine LLP/Cycle - Landing Gear/Cycle - APU/Hour Maintenance Reserves may be quoted assuming monthly average Hour to Cycle Ratio between 41 to 51 Page 9 of 13
05. NEGOTIATION Biman will negotiate directly with the Reputed Leasing Companies having aircraft of their own or legally authorized by the Owner of aircraft for the proposed lease. Negotiations will take place in Dhaka, Bangladesh. 06. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS a. Non-compliance of any condition in the RFP where the word must have been used will render the offer as non-responsive. b. No unsolicited paper/document/information/approach will be entertained at any stage of the bidding process. Bidders are required to comply with the stipulated terms and conditions of the RFP, failing which the proposal/offer may be rejected at the option of Biman. c. Before delivery of the aircraft, the successful bidder will have to execute a Lease Agreement containing standard and customary terms & conditions not inconsistent with the provisions of this RFP. d. All other industry standard terms & conditions will be provided in the lease agreement. e. No Proposal/Offer will be accepted after the closing time. Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited (Biman) would not be responsible for late receipt of Proposal/Offer due to any reason, whatsoever. f. Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited (Biman) reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposal(s)/offer(s) partly or wholly at any time and/or stage without assigning any reason, whatsoever, and no claim shall be entertained in this regard. 07. FURTHER INFORMATION For further information or query, Dy. General Manager (Corporate Planning) may be contacted over Telephone at +880-2-8901697 and through e-mail gmp@bdbiman.com during the Office hours. M Masudur Rahman Dy. General Manager (Corporate Planning) Page 10 of 13
Technical Information Annex-I The Bidder is required to provide the following information i. Please specify Technical details of the followings- Whether the aircraft is equipped/approved for Bidder s Response Equipped for extended over water operation RVSM Yes No CAT II / III a Yes No PRNAV/RNP1 Yes No FDR complying with ICAO Annex 6 parameter recording capability Yes No (Minimum 88 Parameters) QAR with downloading facility Yes No Escape Path Marking Yes No 8.33 KHz VHF spacing Yes No Mode S for European Airspace requirements - With ELS Yes No - With EHS and ADS-B out capability Yes No SFAR 88-1 JAA INT/POL 25.12 compliant fuel System Yes No GPS/GNSS Yes No FANS A/B Yes No Metric Units (Fuel Indication System, Manuals and aircraft weight Yes No indication/calculation will be in Kg) Cockpit Display in PFD/ ND format Yes No Cockpit door Phase -II Mod Yes No Cockpit door surveillance system Yes No Availability of Raft Yes No ii. Information on Avionics and Configuration Items ATA Ch System/ LRU 22 AFDC 22 MCP 23 CIDS 23 SATCOM-SDU 23 SELCAL Decoder 23 VHF Transceiver 23 HF Transceiver 23 CVR 23 ELT (Fixed) 25 ELT (Portable) 24 Main & APU Battery 24 Battery Charger 26 Portable Fire Extinguishing Bottle 31 Display Units 31 QAR 31 QAR PCMCIA Card 31 FDR 32 Wheels (Nose) 32 Wheels (Main) 32 Brakes Hardware Part Software Part Manufacturer (if applicable) Page 11 of 13
ATA Ch System/ LRU Hardware Part 34 ISFD 34 ADIRU 34 SAARU 34 Air Data Module (ADM) 34 Standby ADM 34 Radio Altimeter 34 MMR 34 GPS/GNSS 34 ATC/Mode S Transponder 34 TCAS 34 EGPWS 34 DME Interrogator 34 VOR Receiver 34 Marker Beacon 34 ADF Receiver 34 CDU/MCDU 34 Weather Radar 35 PAX Oxygen Generator 35 Portable Oxygen Bottle 45 Maintained Access Terminal Software Part Manufacturer (if applicable) iii. Applicability and compliance status of the applicable SB s and other salient features of the proposed installed engines. All applicable FAA/EASA ADs shall be complied. Updated compliance status to be provided. Updated LLP status. List of modifications complied on engine and module to be furnished. Copy of Last (not older than 30 days prior to delivery) video Boroscope inspection (BSI) of complete engines. Last shop visit details of the engine with details like TSO/CSO of each module. ETOPS status (Specify CMP Revision). v. Other information A listing of all the major components/lrus showing the vendor name and part & serial number. A list of Hard Time components, showing Part, Serial, Hours/Cycles/Calendar period logged since last overhaul, when next due and expiry date. A copy of certificate from the Airworthiness authority of the State of Registry of the aircraft approving the maintenance check schedule followed by Lessor. A statement from the owner/operator that the aircraft fully complies with the airworthiness requirements of the State of Registry. Details of maintenance program followed and approved by the airworthiness authority of the country of Registry. The aircraft and their documents will be inspected. Please indicate when and where the inspection can be made. The current balance or startup reserves in the amounts equal to the product of time logged and the corresponding maintenance reserves are made available by the Lessor to the Lessee to undertake the maintenance during the lease term. Please confirm availability of the startup reserves. Page 12 of 13
Documents Annex-II A. The following documents are required to be submitted with the offer i. Valid Certificate of Registration. ii. Valid Certificate of Airworthiness. iii. Valid Certificate of Insurance. iv. Valid Certificate of Maintenance (Maintenance Release or Certificate of Release to Service), v. Radio Station License. vi. Aircraft Noise Certificate. vii. Current AOC with Operations Specification viii. Type Certificate and Type Certificate Data Sheet. ix. Certificate regarding ownership of the aircraft duly notarized. x. Owner's authorization/mandate in owner's letterhead for leasing the aircraft to Biman (applicable if the bidders is not the owner of the offered aircraft). xi. Airworthiness Directive / Service Bulletin Compliance Report. xii. Brief Maintenance Activities for the last 12 (twelve) months. xiii. Maintenance Check-Cycle interval. xiv. RVSM, BRNAV, RNP, PBN, ETOPS Approval Document. xv. Installation Document regarding TCAS-II Change-7.1, Modified Cockpit Door Phase-II, EGPWS, Automatic ELT (406 MH Z). xvi. Statement regarding major accidents, incidents, damage etc. xvii. Manufacturer and detail of IFE system if installed. xviii. Updated LLP disk sheet for all installed engines and APUs. xix. Existing LOPA xx. Existing Aircraft Avionics List B. Bidder/Lessor must provide the following documents at the time of aircraft delivery i. Standard package of technical documentation for normal airline flight operations and maintenance planning (hard copies and CD). ii. Component list of life controlled items; List of all installed components with relevant history. iii. MPD, MRB, MMEL, MEL, CDL, AFM, FCOM, QRH, Nonessential Equipment & Furnishings (NEF) Program, Weight & Balance Manual, Interior Drawings/ LOPA. iv. CMMs of BFE equipment such as Galleys, Passenger Seats, Impact activated ELTs. v. Provide configuration control software list. vi. Flight Safety Manual, Flight Safety Equipment List, their description and layout diagrams. vii. Aircraft major repair data history. viii. External Repairs and Damage Report (Repair Mapping/Charts). Provide dent and buckle chart. ix. Updated list of ADs and SBs incorporated on aircraft with Statement that no AD/mandatory SB would be due within the 12 months beginning lease. x. Complete Engine Records including - LLP Listing and Back-to-Birth History (up to zero document). - Updated AD/SB Listing with Statement that no AD/mandatory SB would be due within the 12 months beginning lease. - Last 2 Shop Visit Report (if applicable). - Log Book. - Updated Engine Accessory List (Time/Cycles for reasonable numbers). - Engine Diagnostics/Health Monitoring Report for last 12 Months of operation. Page 13 of 13