RFQ_Letter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE INSTALLATION CONTRACTING AGENCY

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE ILLINOIS 62225

31 Aug 15

MEMORANDUM FOR: FlightSafety International Marine Air Terminal LaGuardia Airport Flushing, NY 11371-1061

FROM: 763d Specialized Contracting Squadron (763 SCONS) 507 Symington Dr Room W204 Scott AFB IL 62225-5022

SUBJECT: Request for Quote (RFQ) FA4452-15-Q-GFSU, Graphical Flight Simulator (GFS) update and maintenance support

1. This is an RFQ for hosting, licensing, personnel, tools, equipment, materials, software, and supervision to update and maintain the current GFS and software located at Joint Base (JB) Andrews. This requirement is an initial contract for updates and maintenance on a GFS that was acquired via a sole-source award to FlightSafety International (FSI). This requirement is being solicited as a sole source to FlightSafety International, Inc., located at Marine Air Terminal LaGuardia Airport Flushing, NY 11371-1061. Based on proprietary rights and the fact that FSI has not granted authorization to outside companies to perform maintenance on their software, FSI is the only source that can meet this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 333318, small business size standard of 1000 employees.

2. A response to this request shall consist of the submission of the following:

1.) Pricing- Completion of FA4452-15-Q-GFSU Information Sheet, Attachment 1. Any supporting documentation that can be used in evaluating the contractor’s price for completeness and reasonableness.

2.) Technical- Update and maintenance support descriptions. Any other documentation that demonstrates meeting all requirements set forth in the Requirements List.

The Requirements List, Attachment 2, and applicable provisions and clauses, Attachment 3, are provided for preparation of a quote. Offeror is required to provide notification that their Representations and Certifications are available in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before an award can be made to them. If the offeror is not registered in the SAM, it may do so through the SAM website at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. To view the clauses or provisions in full text, visit http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

3. By submission of a quote, the offeror accedes to all RFQ requirements including: terms and conditions and representations and certifications. Offeror shall clearly identify any exception to the RFQ terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

4. The anticipated period of performance is as follows:

Base Period (12 Months) 21 Sep 15 - 22 Sep 16 Option Period 1 (12 Months) 21 Sep 16 - 22 Sep 17 Option Period 2 (12 Months) 21 Sep 17 - 22 Sep 18 Option Period 3 (12 Months) 21 Sep 18 - 22 Sep 19 Option Period 4 (12 Months) 21 Sep 19 - 22 Sep 20

5. This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the contractor for this requirement. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this RFQ. 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. Send electronic offer to the attention of the undersigned at angela.port@us.af.mil. Quote submission is due no later than 8:00 A.M (CDT), 9 Sep 15.

ANGELA M. PORT

Contracting Officer

3 Attachments:

1. RFQ Information Sheet

2. Requirements List

3. Applicable Clauses and Provisions