RFI FoS ICS 2 Extension.pdf

NAVAIDS Family of Systems (FoS)

ATCALS Sustainment Branch Aerospace Management Systems Branch

(AFLCMC) Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only, as part of market research. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential vendors or sources who may provide service that meet the minimum requirements for consideration. The RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or a promise to issue a Request for Proposal in the future. The RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this request nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any costs incurred in developing the information provided to the Government.

The Navigational Aid System (NAVAIDS) Family of Systems (FoS) Program Office at Tinker AFB, OK, is conducting market research for Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for the sustainment of the modernized Navigational Aid Systems (NAVAIDS) Family Of Systems (FOS) which includes the modernized Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Range (VOR), Fixed Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN) and Fixed Very High Frequency Omni-Directional Tactical Air Navigation (VORTAC).

Through a comprehensive logistics support plan, the successful offeror is to establish and implement ICS – they shall provide all qualified personnel, materials, management, technical services, equipment and contractor facilities necessary to support the requirements of this ICS as described in the attached draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The USAF has 79 systems (63 TACANS, 15 VORTACS & 1 VOR) currently fielded at various CONUS & OCONUS location that require ICS support. The ICS program shall provide the Government with a full range of depot support services throughout the contract.

The successful offeror shall provide the level of support required to sustain the required Operational Availability (Ao) of 99% for the modernized NAVAIDS FOS. As part of this support, the successful offeror shall provide technical troubleshooting and operational support services which the Government can utilize 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with Contractor responses provided no later than the Close of Business, next business day. The successful offeror shall develop and implement a process for managing all activity required on the ICS program and maintain a record of all ICS activity that is updated regularly and make it available for Government review at all times.

Hardware Support: As a part of the ICS program, the successful offeror shall develop and implement a plan to provide supply support for failed hardware for the modernized

NAVAIDS FOS. The supply plan shall allow for submission of parts requisitions by the Government 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and Contractor shipment of requested items within 24 hours of requisition.

System Software Support: As part of the ICS program, the successful offeror shall develop and implement a plan to maintain and update the modernized NAVAIDS FOS software. Through this plan, the successful offeror shall revise the software as required to resolve issues as may be discovered during and after fielding the NAVAIDS FOS modernization. This shall include issues that are discovered by the Government as well as those discovered by the successful offeror. All changes shall be properly documented through the configuration management plan and new versions of the software distributed as Government directed/required.

Mission Essential Services: The successful offeror shall prepare for the continuation of essential Department of Defense (DoD) services during crisis In Accordance With (IAW) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.237-7023. In a state of emergency, if the Government deems necessary, the successful offeror shall provide all services necessary to ensure mission accomplishment. On occasion, services may be required to support an activation, or exercise of contingency plans outside normal duty hours. IAW DFARS 252.237-7023, the successful offeror shall develop a contingency plan and furnish a copy to the Administrated Contracting Officer (ACO) for those tasks identified as essential to provide reasonable assurance of continuation during crisis conditions.

Security: The successful offeror shall perform all activities required to meet the security requirements of DoD facilities they are required to access during the performance of this contract. The successful offeror, when working in DoD facilities, shall wear identification badges on their outer garment in the chest area and abide by all rules, regulation, etc. of the DoD facility. Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as contractor personnel and displaying distinguishing badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence.

The period of performance for this PWS shall begin on 25 Jun 2021 and end 27 Dec 2021.

After reviewing the above information and the draft PWS, vendors, manufacturers, and other interested sources are requested to provide data relative to their business practices and capabilities as set forth below. The information provided in the questionnaire responses will be reviewed and considered for possible incorporation into the Government’s future solicitation and resulting contract.

Submit responses to this Request for Information to both the Contracting Officer and Program Manager listed below. Responses must be received via email no later than 4:00 PM local CDST on 4 Jun 2021.

Contracting Officer Program Manager Cory R. Milford, AFLCMC/HBK Fortune Chuks, AFLCMC/HBAAA Cory.Milford@us.af.mil Fortune.Chuks@us.af.mil 405-622-7271 405-734-4718

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS)

Code 334511, Size standard of 1,250 employees Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUB Zone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

• Has your company ever provided a similar item to any branch of the Federal Government?

• If so, please provide the following:

What weapon system? (i.e. – B-1B, A-10, T-38, etc.)

When?

Contract number?

mailto:Cory.Milford@us.af.mil mailto:Fortune.Chuks@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Information

1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.

2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).

3. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.

4. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).

5. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.

6. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures.

Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.

7. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?

8. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.

9. If your company can not perform the entirety of the requirement what part could or would your company be able to perform. Provide specific info on what could be broken out for your company’s performance.