C-21_CLS_Industry_Day_R1.pdf

C-21 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Industry Day Information

This industry day is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for C-21 CLS. Contractors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this industry day may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this industry day.

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

1. The purpose of this announcement is for Market Research in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and is issued IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 15.201(c). This is not a solicitation for proposals; no contract shall be awarded from this announcement. No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or for any follow up information requests.

Nothing shall be construed herein or through this market research process to commit or obligate the Government to further action as a result of this research.

2. The Commercial Derivative Aircraft Division (CDAD) at Tinker Air Force Base will be hosting an industry day to present information relative to the C-21 Contractor Logistics Support follow-on acquisition. The event is intended to provide information relating to the Government's goals for the acquisition as well as to solicit feedback from industry regarding the acquisition.

CDAD is seeking to specifically identify businesses under NAICS code 488190 and other firms that may be capable of providing all or portions for C-21 CLS. The Government is seeking industry feedback on areas outlined in RFI #1, RFI #2, and RFI #3 that was previously posted on Federal Business Opportunities.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. If you desire to participate in the industry day, you should provide an email to the Contracting Officer (email below) stating the names and titles of the individuals who will be representing your company at the industry day. Your company is limited THREE (3) attendees. Failure to provide a response will result in the government being unable to adequately assess the number of attendees and as a result may keep your company from being able to attend a break out one on one session with the Government. Companies that provide a response will be the first to get signed up for one on one meetings with the Government and if there is any remaining time after those sessions all other non-responsive attendees will be signed up based on order of sign in at the industry day. Your company will be notified of the specific one on one break out time.

2. During the industry day, any presentation points during the briefing and one on one discussions WILL NOT constitute direction to the contractor. The acquisition strategy has not been approved. Therefore, all information provided during the industry is preliminary and subject to change.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this industry day market research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Industry day participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the industry day. There will also be a period after industry day that attendees may ask questions. The cut off day for questions will be provided at industry day. All questions and answers will be sanitized to not tie a question or answer to a particular company. All questions and answers will be posted on Federal Business Opportunities.

5. Questions relative to this industry day should be addressed to the Contracting Officer.

6. The Government briefing will be held to a 60 - 90 minute presentation with general question and answers followed by an opportunity for your company representatives to schedule private one-on-one discussions with the acquisition team leads. The one-on-one sessions will be time constricted dependent upon the number of companies requesting a one-on-one. The room reserved for private discussions will have projection equipment.

7. A Performance Work Statement and briefing slides will be posted prior to 6 August 2018.

8. Request email response of planned attendance to this market research industry day be sent the no later than 2 August 2018 at 4:00pm Central Standard Time:

Point of Contact:

Matthew Tonay Contracting Officer Email: matthew.tonay.1@us.af.mil Phone: 405-739-4148

Date, Time, and Location of Industry Day

Date: 6 August 2018

Time: Start time will be 0800 CST. Conclusion time will be based on number of one on one sessions.

Location:

Mid-Del Technology Center 1621 Maple Drive Midwest City, OK 73110 Conference Room C

ONE ON ONE SESSION QUESTIONS

The following questions are the main areas the Government want to cover during the one on one session. Please be prepared to answer and discuss these questions at the one on one session. Written responses are not required. Companies attending the one on one session may provide written response prior to or at the one on one session.

1. What is your company’s experience providing the following services for a fleet of 19 or more Learjet 35 aircraft?

a. Routine repair and maintenance

b. Aircraft launch and recovery

c. Phase inspection and scheduled depot maintenance

d. Drop in depot maintenance

e. Executive quality aircraft paint

f. Modification integration and support

What is your company’s current and planned capacity in regards to the above requirements?

2. It is the Air force’s intent to reduce the number of spare parts (excluding engines and DoD specific parts), equipment, supplies and tools to zero.

a. What is your company’s financial, storage and personnel capacity to provide 100% (less excluded items) of the equipment, parts, supplies and tools in order to meet the contract requirements of 80% MC rate, 95% Home Station Departure Rate, and <3% Not Mission Capable Supply rates?

b. What average rate do you expect your company can achieve above these contract metric?

3. The C-21 operates worldwide and breakdowns can occur anywhere in the world.

a. What is your company’s capacity for off station AOG recovery in difficult to access countries (i.e. Qatar, Argentina, Jordan, etc…)?

b. Do you have policies and procedures in place to ensure parts will reach the aircraft within a reasonable time? If so, please elaborate.

4. The Air Force may require deployment of an aircraft and maintenance crew for a long term deployment to the Area of Responsibility to support military operations overseas.

a. Please explain how your company will process all documentation required to quickly move your personnel, equipment and spare parts into austere locations worldwide in order to support deployment operations.

5. Given the following conditions, how is your company prepared to support a long term deployment to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia to include all passports, visas, residency requirements and work permits with full operational capability reached within 60 calendar days?

a. 80% MC Rate per aircraft, 95% Departure Rate apply

b. Only field level maintenance is expected to be performed at the deployed location

c. Operational hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

d. Post (Hardship) Differential % of Basic Compensation is 5%, Danger Pay does not apply

e. Aircraft flies approximately 50 hours per month

f. There is no GFP or GFE associated with the deployed location-- Contractor must provide all spare parts and support equipment

g. All maintenance facilities to include room and board for employees and facilities for contractor’s supplies, materials, and equipment will be provided by the Government

h. There is no projected date for withdrawal

i. Contractor must comply with all applicable SOFAs, Bi-Lateral agreements, Host tenant agreements and all customs and visa requirements to support the deployed location

6. What policies and procedures in place does company possess to address aging aircraft issues including corrosion and associated prevention?

7. The Government is contemplating a Phase-In incentive. The purpose of a Phase-In incentive is to motivate the contractor to be ready for full performance.

a. What is your interest in a Phase-In Incentive?

b. The areas the Government contemplates in incentivizing are:

-COMBS stock is ready to support full performance -Inventory Management System is fully functional and able to provide accurate data -Ground Support Equipment in place and ready for full performance -Personnel in place, trained, and ready for full performance -Ready to Support Southwest Asia Deployment

c. Should any areas of phase-in be added or removed the from above incentives? Please provide rationale?

d. What dollar value (as a percentage of the contract value) would be sufficient for an incentive?

e. Are there any incentives that are not based upon a dollar value (or a non-financial incentive) that would interest your company?