ACTS Synopsis 2023 .docx

AIR COMBAT TRAINING SYSTEM (ACTS) AT

LUKE AFB, AZ AND HOLLOMAN AFB, NM

Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (338 ESS) 2021 First Street West JBSA-Randolph TX, 78150-4302

Description/Requirement Air Force Installation Contracting Center (AFICC) 338 ESS, JBSA-Randolph, TX is conducting an acquisition for Air Combat Training System (ACTS) Services re-competition. This is a pre-solicitation notice to provide non-personal services for ACTS at Luke AFB, AZ and Holloman AFB, NM. This synopsis of proposed contract action is for planning purposes only and does not commit the government to pay for any information, issue a solicitation, issue a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid or award a contract. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the government. Any costs incurred as a result of a response to this announcement shall be borne by the firm and will not be charged to the government for reimbursement. (Note: The description herein is a summary of the required services and is not intended to be all-inclusive).

ACTS is a computer-based data communication and tracking network comprised of data and voice communication circuits, computer hardware, computer software, electronic circuity, and electromechanical devices. The overall mission is to provide an integrated realistic training environment in support of on-site and off-site aircrew/ground support crew training. The need for continued service will enable the ACTS mission to keep abreast of real-world threats through cutting edge training, operation, maintenance, sustainment, and technical support for ACTS. The environment to support ACTS takes place on ranges operated on Federal installations with numerous military components. The ACTS services required are not of the type offered and/or sold competitively in substantial quantities in the commercial markets. The commercial industry has not developed the unique combination of skill sets required to support, operate, and maintain an active live fire military range. The service provider shall operate, maintain, and repair the ACTS mission at Luke AFB, AZ, Gila Bend Auxiliary Field, AZ, and Holloman AFB, NM. Therefore, it was hereby determined to procure the requirement as a non-commercial, non-personal services acquisition utilizing the policies and procedures in FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation.

A single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will result once the solicitation is issued. Period of Performance: the Government contemplates a two (2) year base period beginning 1 Nov 23 – 30 Nov 25 (Includes a one (1) month Mobilization: Phase In/Phase Out Period 1 Nov 23 - 30 Nov 23) plus two Option periods: One (1) two-year Option Period and one (1) one-year Option Period. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released on or about 03 April 2023, and proposals due on or about 03 May 2023.

This will be an electronic solicitation release. No hard copies will be mailed. Solicitation, amendments, and other miscellaneous documents will be posted to the System for Award Management website at http://www.sam.gov. It is the responsibility of each offeror to review the web page for notice of amendments, updates, or changes to current information. This requirement will be conducted as a total small business set-aside competitive acquisition and will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process.

A source selection will be conducted at AFICC 338 ESS, JBSA-Randolph, TX in accordance with Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) 5315, Contracting by Negotiation and AFFARS Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, Source Selection. Contact with Government personnel other than the POC listed below by a potential offeror or their employees regarding this acquisition is strictly prohibited.

In order to be eligible for award, registration under the correct North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is required. To register, go to http://www.sam.gov. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 541513. The small business size standard is $37 million. There will be no public bid opening. Directions for proposal submission will be included in Section L, Proposal Preparation Instructions. Dates listed above are approximate and included for reference only. Actual dates will be specified in the solicitation. Any questions regarding this notice should be directed to a POC that is listed below.

Point(s) of contact Mr. Kodi Davis, Contracting Officer, kodi.davis@us.af.mil Mr. Justin Haynes, Contracting Officer, justin.haynes.7@us.af.mil Ms. Nyderah Williams, Contract Specialist, nyderah.williams@us.af.mil