A2PATS SAQR Cover Letter.pdf

10 March 2022

MEMORANDUM FOR TEXTRON SYSTEMS CORPORATION

FROM: 763d Enterprise Sourcing Squadron Flight PKA (763 ESS/PKA) 510 POW/MIA Drive, Bldg P-40 Scott AFB, IL 62225

SUBJECT: Simplified Acquisition Quote Request (SAQR), FA445222Q0007, KC-46 A2PATS Extended Service Plan and Spare Parts at Robins AFB, GA

1. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation SAQR in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included within this notice. The SAQR for the subject requirement is anticipated to be awarded on a sole source basis pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures and the specific requirements outlined in this request with attachments. The Mobility Air Forces Aircraft Reprogramming Center (MARC) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia requires an Extended Service Plan for the Advanced Architecture Phase, Amplitude and Time Simulator (A2PATS) as well as two Synthetic Stimulus Instruments (SSI) and Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA) Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) and Daughter Card Assembly (DCA). It is the intent of the 763d ESS to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price (FFP) C-type contract to Textron Systems Corporation located at 124 Industry Ln Hunt Valley, MD 21030.

2. Identify any conflict of interest or appearance issues which may be a potential Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) in accordance with FAR 9.5, as supplemented, and any solicitation clause(s). OCI mitigation plans or a statement that no OCI exists should accompany your proposal. Contractors are responsible for immediately notifying the Contracting Officer should any potential conflict of interest arise at any time prior to and/or after contract award.

3. The offeror’s quote must include a cover letter stating a quote acceptance period of at least 30 days. Quotes offering less than 30 days will be deemed unacceptable. The cover letter shall be submitted on company letterhead and include the company name, address, a specific point of contact (POC), email address, and vendor cage code. Additionally, offeror’s quote shall consist of completion of Attachment 1 – Information Sheet and Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses.

4. Basis of Award: Award will be made IAW FAR 12 and 13 procedures. A contract may be awarded to the offeror who is deemed responsible IAW FAR 9.1, as supplemented.

5. This SAQR is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the offeror associated with developing a proposal. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this SAQR. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

6. Quotes are due by 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time on 21 March 2022). Submit quotes electronically via email to the CS, Ms. Lauren Thoele, at lauren.thoele@us.af.mil, and the CO, mailto:lauren.thoele@us.af.mil

Ms. Victoria Seelhoefer, at victoria.seelhoefer@us.af.mil. All electronic submissions shall reference the complete SAQR number in the subject line. LATE QUOTES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. For all technical and contractual questions and comments, please contact Ms.

Victoria Seelhoefer, CO, via email at victoria.seelhoefer@us.af.mil, and Ms. Lauren Thoele, CS, via email at lauren.thoele@us.af.mil.

Victoria R. Seelhoefer Contracting Officer

Two Attachments:

1. Attachment 1 – Information Sheet

2. Attachment 2 – Provisions and Clauses mailto:victoria.seelhoefer@us.af.mil mailto:victoria.seelhoefer@us.af.mil mailto:lauren.thoele@us.af.mil