Solicitation Cover Ltr 1123465.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS WARNER ROBINS AIR LOGISTICS CENTER (AFMC)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, GEORGIA

04 April 11

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL INTERESTED OFFERORS

FROM: WRALC/GRWKA

460 Richard Ray Blvd, Bld 301 Ste 2 Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

SUBJECT: Solicitation FA8523-11-R-23465, Advisory and Assistance Services Supporting the Joint Service Systems Management Office (JSSMO)

1. The Aerospace Sustainment Directorate (ASW)/ Electronic Warfare and Avionics Contracting Division has published the subject Request for Proposals (RFP) on the government point of entry for federal acquisition opportunities, the Federal Business Opportunities website (www.fbo.gov), and would like to invite interested parties to submit proposals in response to the attached solicitation.

2. The government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract, set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns according to the procedures at Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) subpart 19.14.

Contract award will be made to the offeror whose proposal, based on an integrated assessment by the Source Selection Authority, is considered the best value to the government. A past performance-price tradeoff process, in accordance with Air Force FAR supplement 5315.1, will be utilized.

3. Please submit a proposal in accordance with the following schedule:

a. Vol I: Cover Letter, Completed RFP, Due Date: 4 MAY 11

b. Vol II: Present and Past Performance Due Date: 24 APRIL 11 Information

4. See sections L and M of the solicitation for detailed proposal preparation instructions. The government will use the evaluation criteria listed in section M to determine the best value offeror resulting from this solicitation.

5. Concurrent with the issuance of the solicitation, WR-ALC organizations will be notified that the source selection is in progress. Recipients of this solicitation are advised any communication with government agencies regarding this solicitation is inappropriate until after contract award.

Offerors should contact the points of contact identified in paragraph 7 below in writing (email is acceptable) if there are any concerns regarding this acquisition.

April 4, 2011

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

6. Ms. Kim McDonald, (478) 222-1088, Kim.Mcdonald@robins.af.mil, has been appointed as the Ombudsman to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.

7. We look forward to receiving and evaluating your proposals. If you have any questions, please submit them in writing (email) to either Ms. Magdalene Dickerson via email at magdalene.dickerson@robins.af.mil, or to the undersigned via email at garett.nelson@robins.af.mil.

Garett R. Nelson Contracting Officer