EWAAC Industry Enagement in prep for RFP.pdf

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EWAAC

Proposals and Post-Award Conference

Notional – Refined to streamline award process and still subject to change.

Government is preparing a proposal template to aid in proposal preparation, submission and evaluations – more info will be posted

Early submission of proposals is recommended Incremental Award process

The Government intends to conduct evaluations on an incremental, first-in-first-out basis as proposals are received. Contractors are encouraged to submit proposals early. The Government will evaluate as received. The Government will not make award to any contractor prior to the solicitation closing date and time in order to allow contractors to update the proposal and/or to fix any discrepancies discovered after early submission. All awardees will have the same effective date of award in block 3 of their DD FM 1155, regardless of the date of proposal submission. Notice of award will be no later than five (5) business days prior to the effective date via email to Contractor’s obligation POC.

Post-Award Conference will be in-person and/or virtual Concurrent general session to ALL awarded contractors – 1 hour duration Virtual or in-person sidebar conferences with each awardee – 15 min duration Attendance in-person is voluntary and not seen differently as virtual attendance Intent is to establish potential future relationship and educate on Digital Trinity and future of AFPEO Weapon’s goals

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POCs and Schedule

PCO: Stephen Gilligan Program Manager: Chris Moore Email stephen.gilligan.3@us.af.mil or cameron.white.8@us.af.mil with questions or comments

Milestone Date Release RFP July 6th 2021 Technical evaluations start on early submissions July 19th 2021 Proposals due August 4th 2021 Incremental awards start August 11th 2021 Final contract award(s) September 6th 2021

Notional Schedule Subject to change

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Miscellaneous

Digital Capabilities will Revolutionize Weapon Procurement https://acquisitiontalk.com/2020/10/there-is-no-spoon-a-look-into-will-ropers-new-digital-acquisition-reality/

Digital Trinity (DT) – The Government is seeking demonstrated proficiency in all three DT areas, however to maximize participation in the IDIQ will accept at this time an offeror’s roadmap (plan) for how to achieve proficiency within a specific timeline set by the contractor. The contractor’s roadmap must meet page limit restrictions in Sec. L requirements for Subfactor A.

Scope – The Government is interested in demonstrated technical adequacy for the initial award. Proposals should focus on recent and relevant experience in accordance with Sec. M, paragraphs 3.0-3.2.

Cage Codes – Offerors with multiple cage codes would need to propose separately for the IDIQ to be considered for DO/TO awards independently.

Security Requirement at IDIQ Level – SECRET clearance level is preferred for the initial post-award conference DO, however following higher security conditions may be determined by the programs based on specific requirements.

Proposed Proposal Guide – See Proposal template posted separately