Cover Letter for RFP FA8626-21-R-0002_Final RFP 5 Feb 21.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

5 February 2021

TO: All Prospective Offerors

FROM: AFLCMC/LPAK

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP) for Solicitation #FA8626-21-R-0002, F-15EX Lots 2+ Propulsion System

1. The Department of Defense, United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Propulsion Acquisition Division (LPA), intends to acquire a complete propulsion system (e.g. engine and associated components) that is fully integrated into the F-15EX weapon system in order to meet propulsion and aircraft production delivery schedules using full and open competition. The engine delivery period is October 2023 through June 2031 for up to 461 engines.

2. The subject effort is to be awarded as a new hybrid Fixed-Price Incentive (Firm Target) (FPIF) with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. This effort has been assigned the North American Industry Classification System code 336412, with a size standard of 1500 employees. There are fifteen attachments and two exhibits to this cover letter. See Table 1, Lots 2+ Engine Delivery Schedule, for most probable quantities and delivery dates.

Table 1: Lots 2+ Engine Delivery Schedule

Lot # Engine Install

Most Probable QTY Engine Spares

Most Probable QTY

Delivery Dates

2 24 5 Oct 23 – Jun 24

3 24 5 Jul 24 – Jun 25

4 28 6 Jul 25 – Jun 26

5 38 8 Jul 26 – Jun 27

6 38 8 Jul 27 – Jun 28

7 48 10 Jul 28 – Jun 29

8 48 10 Jul 29 – Jun 30

9 24 5 Jul 30 – Jun 31

3. Over the past several months, AFLCMC/LPA released several draft versions of the RFP. The feedback our team received during this time was used to develop the final RFP. We thank industry for participating in the dialogue and helping us achieve our goals of accountability and effectiveness.

4. Due to classification markings, AFLCMC/LPA is only permitted to transmit Section J, Attachment 4, Draft DD254, through the DoD SAFE system. Prospective Offerors must request a copy by contacting the POCs identified in this letter. Offerors will be sent a Pick-Up link from DoD SAFE.

5. Notices to Offeror(s):

a. Proposals are due no later than 7 April 2021 (61 calendar days after RFP release) by 1200 hours EDT. Please see paragraph 2.14 in Section L for submittal instructions.

b. Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this RFP. This RFP is not authorization to begin performance. 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. Direct all comments and questions to Capt Chelsea Brincka by phone at 937-255-7699 or e-mail at chelsea.brincka.1@us.af.mil and the undersigned by phone at 937-361-1601 or e-mail at gail.porumb@us.af.mil.

GAIL M. PORUMB

Contracting Officer

Attachments/Exhibits:

- Sections A-M, Solicitation FA8626-21-R-0002

- Section J, Attachment 1, SOW

- Section J, Attachment 2, F-15EX Propulsion System Spec

- Section J, Attachment 3, DoD Digital Engineering Strategy

- Section J, Attachment 4, Draft DD254 -Section J, Attachment 7, List of Commercial Computer Software

- Section J, Attachment 8, List of Digital Engineering Products

- Section J, Attachment 9, AFMC Form 158

- Section J, Attachment 10, DD Form 1653

- Section J, Attachment 11, GFP Table Template

- Section J, Attachment 14, Draft Cost and Software Data Reporting Plan

- Section J, Exhibit A CDRL (Production)

- Section J, Exhibit B CDRL (Integration)

- Section L, Instructions to Offerors

- Section L, Attachment 1, Pricing Workbook

- Section L, Attachment 2, CEO Certification Letter

- Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award