E-3 Sustaining Engineering Services
Added: Jan 18, 2013 10:58 am This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes issued at Tinker Air Force Base (TAFB), OK. The United States Air Force (USAF) is requesting information for the procurement of E-3 Sustaining Engineering Services to determine available sources for the items listed below under "Program Requirements".This is a market research survey to determine the availability and adequacy of potential sources prior to determining an acquisition strategy and contract strategy. This is a Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information. There is no solicitation available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. We are seeking and are open to all types of small business participation.Disclaimer:This SSS/RFI is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Proposal or Request for Quotations) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future. As stipulated in FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not considered offers, shall not be used as a proposal, and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This SSS/RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any service whatsoever. Furthermore, we are not seeking proposals at this time. Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the responding party's expense.The information is provided for discussion purposes and any potential strategy for this acquisition may change prior to any solicitation release.Purpose: The information received will be utilized by the Air Force in developing its acquisition strategy, Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work, Purchase Description, and Specification. THE GOVERNMENT REQUESTS THAT NON-PROPRIETARY INFORMATION BE SUBMITTED IN RESPONSE TO THIS SSS/RFI. However, should proprietary information be submitted, it should be marked "PROPRIETARY," and will be handled accordingly. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any proprietary information not properly identified. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Proprietary information or trade secrets should be clearly identified.The information in this notice is based on current information available to date. This information is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. Updated information will be provided in future announcements, if applicable and posted electronically on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov. Responses to this Sources Sought may or may not be returned. Not responding to this Sources Sought does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one if issued.ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423.Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer listed below for resolution. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at (405) 736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the SSS/RFI. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether the procurement will be a small business set-aside, full and open competition, or a sole source requirement. Specifications, plans, or drawings relating to the procurement described are not available and cannot be furnished by the Government.The proposed acquisition is expected to be a contract for a total of one (3) years - base period Calendar Year 2014, with two one-year option periods (CY 2015 & 2016) using FAR Part 15. Interested parties must possess or be able to obtain the necessary engineering data, data rights, manufacturing, and software knowledge and expertise to perform and manage multiple major sub system developments, hardware/software programs and related integration activities. Additionally, the source must possess any necessary license agreements with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to obtain rights to all required data, including military specific modifications.The Contractor will be responsible for recurring and nonrecurring engineering services. These engineering support activities include detailed design engineering, maintenance engineering and repair development, systems engineering, technical analysis, drawing and source data maintenance/updates, flight safety analysis, reliability/maintainability analyses, liaison engineering support, stress analyses, accident investigation, and engineering feasibility studies.Program Requirements1. Service - E-3 Sustaining Engineering Services2. Application - E3, E3A, RE-3A, E-3B, E-3C, JE-3C, E-3D, E-3F, E-3G, KE-3, E-6, E-8, E7673. NAICS - 3364114. Period of Performance - approximately tee-years; base year (CY 14) and two, one-year option periods (CYs 15/16)Please provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming or joint venture partners:- Company Name/Address - Point of Contact-Socio-economic status- CAGE Code (if available)- DUNS Number- Size of Business (i.e. Large/Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Business, 8 (a) concern, Minority-Owned Business) Size relative to NAICS Code 336411 (Small Business Size Standard 1,500 employees or less)- Phone/Fax Number- Email address- Web page URL- U.S. or Foreign Owned Entity- Provide any recommendations and/or concerns. - Please indicate whether your interest in this as a prime contractor or as a subcontractor?- If your anticipated participation will be that of a small business joint-venture, then you must identify each joint venture participant.- If you are a small business or joint venture of small businesses under the above NAICS, discuss how your firm will meet the requirements that at least 50% of the cost of contractor performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the small business prime contractor.Capabilities:Describe your company's experience and performance within the past tee-years on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, contract type, dollar/ceiling value of the contract/project, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).Are there specific requirements in the provided documentation that would currently preclude your services from being a viable solution to our requirement?Engineering Questions:Describe your company's capabilities and experience in obtaining proprietary technical data, engineering drawings, and manuals.Describe your company's strategy to avoid schedule delays and costs for the government to re-validate and qualify models and ensure the necessary capabilities, data, and expertise/knowledge have been successfully transferred.List and describe any special plating or finishing capabilities.Commerciality Questions:Are there established catalogs or market prices for this service?If you offer this service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.Are there any other relevant topics, concerns, and information that will help the Government in forming an acquisition strategy?Respond (along with any supporting documentation) directly to:John W. Byrne at the following e-mail address: john.byrne@tinker.af.milPlease note: Emails containing file types such as: .zip, .xlsx, .docx, or other macro-enabled extensions, may not be delivered to the intended recipients.Responses to this request shall be limited to 30 pages or less, excluding coversheets and/or table of contents, and must be received by 4:00 p.m., 19 February 2013. Responses must be submitted both electronically and in hardcopy format. Hardcopy submissions shall consist of one original and tee copies, and shall be forwarded toQuestions should be directed via email to John W. Byrne, Contracting Officer at john.byrne@tinker.af.milContracting Office Address: AFLCMC/HBKKC3001 Staff Drive, STE 2AI86ATinker AFB, OK 73145 United States FA8102-13-R-0005 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Tinker Air Force Base
1/18/13, 10:58 AM RECURRING ENGINEERING SERVICES
Added: Jul 03, 2013 3:09 pm This is a pre-solicitation synopsis. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Systems Support Contracting Division, Bombers & Battle Management Contracting Branch, E-3, ATCALS, & HFGCS Contracting Section, AFLCMC/HBKKC, intends to award a tee-year indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract for recurring and non-recurring sustaining engineering services for the E-3 AWACS aircraft on a sole source basis to the original equipment manufacturer, The Boeing Company (CAGE: 81205). The Boeing Company has been identified as the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience, and technical data required to perform this effort. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is based upon market research to include responses to FA810213R0005 sources sought request for information posted on FedBizOps.GOV on 18 January 2013 tough 19 February 2013. Performance of this effort relies heavily on the detailed design data and therefore can only be accomplished by Boeing. Technical data adequate for full and open competition has not been developed by the government or is not available from any other source than the OEM, which maintains proprietary rights to the technical data. The Government does not own full data rights for the system; therefore to avoid duplication of costs, the Government intends to award the effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. For subcontracting opportunities, interested parties may contact Brenda C. Fitch, Small Business Liaison Officer, Strategic Work Placement, The Boeing Company, via telephone number at (206) 544-7938 or via email at Brenda.C.Fitch@boeing.com. Mailing address: The Boeing Company, PO Box 3707, M/C 41-40, Seattle, WA 98124-2207. The National Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 336411. Please indicate number of employees relative to the size standard of 1,500 for determination of small business status. Responses shall include their assigned DUNS number and their Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. Commercial regulations do not apply to this effort in accordance with FAR part 12. Negotiations and contract award will be conducted in accordance with regulations stated in FAR part 15. The approximate RFP issue date will be 18 July 2013 with an anticipated response date of 16 August 2013. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. Based upon market research, the Government is not using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. FA8102-13-R-0005 Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Tinker Air Force Base
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