Aircrew Training Device/Aid Services
Added: Jul 01, 2016 11:33 am
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written (formal) solicitation will not be issued. 1. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation number FA4890-16-R-0012, in accordance with FAR Parts 12 & 15. 2. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-87, effective 6 April 2016. 3. The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541990 with a business size standard of $15 Million. 4. IAW FAR 19.203(c) and 19.1405(a), this requirement is set-aside 100% for Small Business. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, which if received timely, will be considered for evaluation and award.5. The contract line items (CLINs) associated with this solicitation can be found in Section 3 of this document. 6. This requirement provides commercial services to develop and maintain Aircrew Training Devices and Aircrew Training Aids (ATDs/ATAs). Development, maintenance, training consultation services, and product development, fabrication, and maintenance, will be performed at Detachment 9 (Det 9), ACC Training Support Squadron (TRSS), Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona. Det 9 ACC/TRSS provides training services and products to ACC, and other United States Air Force (USAF) Major Commands and Department of Defense (DoD) agencies as directed. This mission includes maintenance and development of training products on all DoD weapon systems, including those no longer under a manufacturer's warranty. See Attachment 1 - PWS.7. The provisions at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (Oct 2015) and FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition and addenda applies to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items (Oct 2014) and addenda apply to this acquisition. The provisions at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items (Apr 2016) applies to this solicitation and shall be completed by offerors. FAR Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (May 2015) applies to this acquisition. FAR Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Mar 2016), to include additional FAR, DFARS and AFFARS clauses apply as outlined later in this notice. 8. Proposals and deliverables must be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST), 03 August 2016 at ACC AMIC/PKB, 11817 Canon Blvd, Ste. 306, Newport News, VA 23606-4516. 9. Performance Period:Phase-In: 1 May 17 - 31 Jul 17Base Year: 1 Aug 17 - 31 Jul 18Option Year One: 1 Aug 18 - 31 Jul 19Option Year Two: 1 Aug 19 - 31 Jul 20Option Year Three: 1 Aug 20 - 31 Jul 21Option Year Four: 1 Aug 21 - 31 Jul 2210. The award decision will be made on the basis of Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). In order to be eligible for award, offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, such as terms and conditions; representations and certifications; evaluation factor requirements; and be deemed responsible in accordance with FAR Part 9. If an offeror fails to meet all solicitation requirements, the Government may not make an award to that offeror. It is the offerors responsibility to ensure their proposal meets all the requirements identified herein. See evaluation procedures under FAR Clause 52.212-2 and addendum outlined in this notice.11. To be eligible for award, the offeror must possess a Secret facility clearance. See Attachment 2 for draft DD254.12. Additional required information for submission.Point of Contact: Phone:Email:DUNS#:CAGE CODE:Offerors are advised to follow the instructions for solicitation completion and proposal submission as outlined in Section 6 of this document (complete document attached separately) completely.
FA4890-16-R-0012 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
7/1/16, 11:33 AM Aircrew Training Device/Aircrew Training Aid Services
Added: Mar 18, 2016 12:12 pm
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT CLOSES at 1:00 p.m. EDT on 08 April 2016. The Government is seeking industry input from all sources at this time to identify interested sources for this requirement and determine if any resultant acquisition should be competed as a total small business set-aside under the auspices of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19. The anticipated applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 611512, Flight Training, with a size standard of $27.5M. Interested parties must be registered under NAICS 611512 in SAM (System for Award Management) at www.sam.gov. Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management and Integration Center (ACC AMIC), Langley AFB VA, is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain professional training services, maintenance, and development of products including, but not limited to, Aircrew Training Device (ATD)/Aircrew Training Aide (ATA) development, and ATD/ATA maintenance, performed at Detachment 9 (Det 9), Air Combat Command (ACC) Training Support Squadron (TRSS), Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona.The period of performance will cover a two month Phase-In period, 1 Base Year, and 4 One-Year options. This acquisition will be issued as a Request For Proposal (RFP) on or about April 2016, with an anticipated award timeframe of December 2016. Please note this is an estimated posting time and it is the responsibility of the interested parties to monitor the Federal Business Opportunity website for all subsequent postings. A draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is posted in conjunction with this notice to provide the size, scope, and complexity of this requirement.A determination regarding the set aside status for this effort has not been made. The government is seeking industry input to determine if there are adequate small business concerns capable of performing the follow-on requirement. This is not a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will result from this notice, nor does it commit the Government to any acquisition for these services. All interested parties are requested to submit a capabilities package (please limit to no more than 10 pages total) outlining your company's key business abilities relevant to the performance of this requirement (reference Draft PWS) and addressing the questions found in Attachment 1. Please submit information to this office NLT the closing date/time of 1:00 p.m. EDT, 08 April 2016.Please provide all responses/packages via email to Cassie Hardcastle, ACC AMIC/PKB, (757) 764-5259, cassie.hardcastle@us.af.mil. The Government plans to consider all information submitted in response to this sources sought notice and use the internet and e-mail as the primary means of disseminating and exchanging information. Please include the following information about your organization in your response and/or capability statement (limit to seven pages): Name of OrganizationAddressTelephone NumberPoint(s) of ContactE-Mail AddressesSize of Business: ________Small _________LargeStatus of Business: SBA 8 (a) Business Development Program Concern: _________Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Zone ConcernSmall Disadvantaged Business Concern: _________Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern: _________Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Concern: _________Women-Owned Business Concern: ___________IF A SOLICITATION IS ISSUED IT WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER DATE, and all interested parties must respond to that solicitation announcement separately from the responses to this announcement. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement.The ACC AMIC/PKB points of contact for subject requirement are 1Lt Cassie Hardcastle, Contract Manager (757) 764-5259, and Ms. Christin Lockhart, Contracting Officer (757) 574-9154. ATTACHMENT 1Market Research Questionnaire Questionnaire for ATD/ATA Development and Maintenance Services Air Combat Command, Acquisition Management and Integration Center (ACC AMIC), Langley AFB VA, is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain professional training services, maintenance, and development of products including, but not limited to, Aircrew Training Device (ATD)/Aircrew Training Aide (ATA) development, and ATD/ATA maintenance. As part of the Government's continuous information exchange with Industry while formulating the acquisition strategy, the Government requests your assistance in determining if this requirement should be set-aside 100% for small business concerns under the auspices of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19. In order for the Contracting Officer to make a determination to set-aside any acquisition, there must be a reasonable expectation that offerors can satisfactorily perform contract requirements and that award will be made at fair market prices. Total set-asides cannot be made unless such a reasonable expectation exists. The Government believes it is mutually beneficial to all interested parties to make this determination as early as possible in the acquisition process. If your firm intends to submit a proposal as a Prime contractor for this effort, you should respond to the following questions regarding your experience, capabilities, and intentions. The Government is not requesting technical and/or management proposals at this time. Your responses will be used in the formulation of an acquisition strategy solely for the market research purposes of the Government. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this matter, please e-mail your questions to Lt Cassie Hardcastle, cassie.hardcastle@us.af.mil. Please submit information to this office NLT the closing date/time of 1:00 p.m. EDT, 08 April 2016.•1) Do you intend to submit a proposal as a prime contractor for this requirement?•2) Submit evidence of experience and ability to provide personnel/staffing equivalent to the needs of this requirement, and ability to manage a quality control program that meet Government standards.•3) Please include brief information on your company's technical and financial resources to be able to meet the program requirements of this nature and size.•4) Please address your company's ability to manage and integrate subcontract efforts.•5) Identify whether your company is either large or small under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 611512, Flight Training. If you are a small business and are requesting a set aside action other than a 100% small business set aside, please identify the appropriate set aside program for which you wish to be considered.This information will only be used for Market Research purposes and will not be used for proposal evaluation later. All information received will be protected and safeguarded as Source Selection information in accordance with FAR 3.104, Procurement Integrity. The ACC AMIC/PKB points of contact for subject requirement are 1Lt Cassie Hardcastle, Contract Manager (757) 764-5259, and Ms. Christin Lockhart, Contracting Officer (757) 574-9154.
FA4890-16-R-0012 Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command
3/18/16, 12:12 PM