ATSA-I NEWSLETTER-23OCT2024.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE GEORGIA

ATSA-I NEWSLETTER

(Automatic Test System Acquisition – I)

AFLCMC/WNKB

ATSA-I NEWSLETTER is intended to provide updates to inform industry of the latest information and announcements supporting the development of the ATSA-I program acquisition. The ATSA-I NEWS updates are to relay the most current program events/plans and highlight DRAFT documentation postings for review and comment.

Note: All documentation is to be considered DRAFT until the formal Request for Proposals (RFP) is released. The ATSA-I team members appreciate your interest and values all your comments, recommendations and/or questions submitted during the development stages of this new exciting Automatic Test Systems acquisition effort.

Industry is encouraged to review all posted SAM.gov program announcements, events, draft documentation, and submit all comments, recommendations, concerns, and/or questions to the ATSA-I Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), Sandra E. Harvey at sandra.harvey.2@us.af.mil, and the ATSA-I contract specialist team listed below:

Jonathan R. Riggins, jonathan.riggins.2@us.af.mil LaToya V. Williams, latoya.williams.13@us.af.mil

All documents posted on SAM.gov are consider DRAFT and for REVIEW ONLY.

The Government is NOT requesting proposals at this time.

**MOST RECENT ATSA-I ENTERPRISE NEWS FEED ON TOP BELOW.**

23OCT2024: This newsletter update is to notify industry that the Government released the ATSA-I RFP Amendment 0001 on SAM.gov. The ATSA-I RFP Amendment 0001 includes a revised 52.212-4 clause and a revised RFP Attachment 6 Vendor Guide Rev 1- 22OCT2024. The RFP Attachment 6 Vendor Guide is now dated 22OCT2024. The proposal due date remains unchanged at Friday, 8 NOV 2024; 3:30PM. This newsletter also corrects the newsletter date below from 21OCT2024 to 22OCT2024.

POSTED:

ATSA-I Newsletter-23OCT2024

RFP FA8533-24-R-0002-0001

RFP Attachment 6 ATSA-I VENDOR GUIDE REV1-22OCT2024

22OCT2024: The purpose of this newsletter update is to notify industry that the Government posted RFP Industry Questions with Responses with an ATSA-I Newsletter dated 22OCT2024.

POSTED:

ATSA-I RFP-FA853324R0002-Industry Questions with Responses-22OCT2024

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ATSA-I Newsletter-22OCT2024

24SEP2024: The purpose of this newsletter update is to notify industry that the official RFP is released on SAM.gov under notice FA8533-24-R-0002. The proposal due date is Friday, 08 November 2024 by 3:30 pm EST.

NOTE: The Government removed the attachments in the RFP that had the same naming conventions that was listed on the following date: 06MAY24, 05AUG24, and 20SEP24 to resolve a SAM.gov limitation.

POSTED:

FA8533-24-R-0002

RFP Attachment 1- ATSA-I Section L-Instructions to Offerors-28AUG2024 RFP Attachment 2 - ATSA-I Section M-Evaluation Basis for Award-28AUG2024 RFP Attachment 3 - ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix-07MAY2024 RFP Attachment 4 - ATSA-I Work Sample Cover Sheet-24APR2024 RFP Attachment 5 - ATSA-I-Statement of Objectives-06MAY24 RFP Attachment 6 - ATSA-I VENDOR GUIDE-05AUG24 ATSA-I Newsletter-24SEP2024

20SEP2024: Update Notice: Due to system limitations in SAM.gov, the below RFP attachments were not uploaded on this date. The below attachments are the same as 01AUG2024. We apologize for the inconvenience.

RFP Attachment 3 - ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix-07MAY2024 RFP Attachment 4 - ATSA-I Work Sample Cover Sheet-24APR2024 RFP Attachment 5 - ATSA-I-Statement of Objectives-06MAY24

20SEP2024: The purpose of this newsletter update is to provide industry with an updated DRAFT RFP (dated 19SEP2024) with all six (6) attachments for review prior to the issuance of the FORMAL RFP next week. The team is continuing to work to issue the FORMAL RFP before Thursday, 26th September 2024. The FORMAL RFP could be released as early as Tuesday, 24 September 2024.

POSTED:

ATSA-I Newsletter-20SEP2024 DRAFT RFP, dated 19 SEP2024 RFP Attachment 1- ATSA-I Section L-Instructions to Offerors-28AUG2024 RFP Attachment 2 - ATSA-I Section M-Evaluation Basis for Award-28AUG2024 RFP Attachment 3 - ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix-07MAY2024 RFP Attachment 4 - ATSA-I Work Sample Cover Sheet-24APR2024 RFP Attachment 5 - ATSA-I-Statement of Objectives-06MAY24 RFP Attachment 6 - ATSA-I VENDOR GUIDE-05AUG24

17SEP2024: The purpose of this newsletter update is to inform industry of the following:

1) The RFP release has been delayed. The new RFP release date is expected to be around the 26th of September 2024. The team appreciates your understanding as we diligently work to move this date earlier.

2) Updated DRAFT RFP-dated 17SEP2024 has been posted for review;

3) ATSA-I Question-Response dated 17SEP2024 has also been posted;

4) Correction: The newsletter date listed in the 12SEP2024 notice below should

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Posted:

ATSA-I Newsletter-17SEP2024

DRAFT RFP FA8533-24-R-0002-17SEP2024

ATSA-I Question-Response dated 17SEP2024

12SEP2024: The purpose of this newsletter is to inform industry of the following:

1. An Amendment to the ATSA-I Synopsis posted on 05AUG2024 has been posted to SAM.gov. This Amendment to the synopsis serves as a notice of intent that the Automatic Test Systems (ATS) Contracting Branch at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC), Georgia.

(AFLCMC/WNKB) anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on SAM.gov under Notice ID: FA8533-24-R-0002, for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts for the ATS Division.

2. The synopsis is amended with the following addition:

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency, (FAR 5.207(c)(16)(i).

ATSA-I Newsletter-12SEP2024

19AUG2024: The purpose of this newsletter update is to 1) inform industry that the RFP release date is expected to be the week of September 17th; and 2) ATSA-I Pre-Solicitation Attendee Listed was posted to SAM.gov. Please ensure you are checking for updates for this effort under the SAM.gov Notice ID: (FA8533-24-R-0002).

Posted:

ATSA-I-Newsletter-19AUG2024 ATSA-I Pre-Solicitation Attendee List-11JUL2024

06AUG2024: This update to inform industry that the Government posted responses to questions received from industry on the posted 01AUG2024 DRFP.

Posted:

ATSA-Newsletter-06AUG2024 ATSA-I DRFP Questions-5AUG24.pdf

05AUG2024: The purpose of this newsletter is to inform industry of the posting of the ATSA-I Synopsis. This synopsis serves as a notice of intent that the Automatic Test Systems (ATS) Contracting Branch at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC), Georgia. (AFLCMC/WNKB) anticipates issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) on SAM.gov under Notice ID: FA8533-24-R-0002, for Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts for the ATS Division.

Posted:

ATSA-I Newsletter-05AUG2024

01AUG2024: The below ten (10) ATSA-I items were posted to SAM.gov. The Government

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ATSA-I Newsletter-01AUG2024 Pre-Solicition Conference questions with Government responses DRFP questions with Government responses

DRAFT RFP FA8533-24-R-0002-01AUG24

Attachments:

DRAFT RFP Attachment 1- ATSA-I Section L-Instructions to Offerors-30JUL2024

DRAFT RFP Attachment 2 - ATSA-I Section M-Evaluation Basis for Award- 30JUL2024 RFP Attachment 3 - ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix-07MAY2024 RFP Attachment 4 - ATSA-I Work Sample Cover Sheet-24APR2024 RFP Attachment 5 - ATSA-I-Statement of Objectives 06MAY2024 RFP Attachment 6 – DRAFT ATSA-I VENDOR GUIDE-01AUG2024

15JUL2024: The ATSA-I team would like to thank all industry participants for attending the ATSA-I Pre-Solicitation Conference on Thursday, 11 July 2024. The purpose of this newsletter update is to inform industry of the following:

1. Posted Updated Draft RFP, FA8533-24-R-0002, and draft attachments are hereby posted to SAM.gov. Request review and all feedback to be received NLT 4pm EST, Friday, 19 July 24. The goal date for the release of the FINAL RFP remains in or around 20 August 2024.

2. Posted Updated DRAFT RFP, FA8533-24-R-0002, including Updated DRAFT Section L, DRAFT Section M, DRAFT ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix, DRAFT ATSA-I Work Sample Coversheet, and the Statement of Objectives (SOO).

3. Responses to the questions and comments provided by industry during the ATSA-I Pre-Solicitation Conference will be posted forthcoming.

ATSA-I Posted:

ATSA-I Newsletter-15JULY2024

DRAFT ATSA-I RFP FA8533-24-R-0002

DRAFT ATSA-I SECTION L-08JUL2024

DRAFT ATSA-I SECTION M-08JUL2024

ATSA-I-SOO-2024-05-06

DRAFT ATSA-I Work Sample Cover Sheet-2024-04-24

DRAFT ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix-2024-05-07

10 JUL 2024: ATSA-I Pre-Solicitation Conference charts were posted to SAM.gov for the virtually scheduled conference on Thursday, 11 JUL 2024. This posting occurred after a notice was posted on SAM notifying industry of a delay encountered in posting the charts.

24 JUN 2024: The purpose of this newsletter is to provide a correction to the Pre- Solicitation Conference notice posted on SAM.gov on 18JUN24. The day of the week should have stated Thursday instead of Tuesday. A revised Pre-Solicitation Conference notice was posted on SAM.gov to reflect the correct day of the week.

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ATSA-I Newsletter-24JUN2024 ATSA-I Pre-Solicitation Conference Notice Rev1-24JUN2024

18 JUN 2024: The purpose of this newsletter update is to provide industry notification of SAM.gov posting of updated draft documents, Pre-Solicitation Conference, and the anticipated release date timeframe of the ATSA Request For Proposal (RFP).

1) Posted responses to questions submitted from Industry regarding the ATSA-

I DRAFT RFP FA8533-24-R-0002 and other draft documents posted on 23 April 2024

2) Posted revised DRAFT Statement of Objectives (SOO), dated 6 May 2024

3) Updated ATSA-I Sections L and M, dated 3JUN2024

4) Pre-Solicitation Virtual Conference Notice Posted. The conference will be an interactive virtual conference to walk through the contents and requirements of the ATSA-I Request for Proposal. The Pre-Solicitation Conference is scheduled for Thursday afternoon, 11 July 2024 at 12PM Eastern Time. See the posted notice for registration details.

5) ATSA-I RFP: The anticipated RFP release date is expected to toward the end of August. The goal date for release is on or around 20th AUG 2024. RFP proposal response date will be 30 calendar days from the RFP issuance date.

6) DRAFT RFP and attachments: Prior to the issuance of the Final RFP, the Government will continue to post DRAFT RFP/attachments for industry review and comment.

ATSA-I Newsletter-18JUN2024 ATSA-I Pre-Solicitation Conference Notice-18JUN2024 ATSA-I Draft RFP FA853324R002 Industry Questions/Responses-13JUN2024

DRAFT ASTA-I SECTION L-3JUN2024

DRAFT ATSA-I SECTION M-3JUN2024

ATSA-I-SOO-2024-05-06

DRAFT ATSA-I Work Sample Cover Sheet-2024-04-24 DRAFT ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix-2024-05-07

01 MAY 2024: The ATSA-I team provides this newsletter update to remind industry of the following:

All comments, recommendations, concerns, and/or questions related to ATSA-I program announcements, events, and draft documentation are to be submitted to the ATSA-I Contracting team via email as listed above.

23 APR 2024: The ATSA-I team provides this newsletter to inform industry of the following:

1) New RFP location and information. All posting of data associated with the ATSA-I Program will now be found under the solicitation number RFP FA8533-24-R-0002. No further updates or information will be posted on the informational request, FA8533-22-A-TSAI. Please refer to the new RFP number for all acquisition information. All postings and Sources Sought information is also posted for convenience.

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2) Draft RFP and several draft attachments are hereby posted to the new SAM.gov under the new solicitation number offered in #1 above, today, Wednesday, 24 April 24. Request review and all feedback be received NLT 4pm EST, Thursday, 2 May 24. Date for Final RFP release will be forthcoming in a future update of ATSA-I News.

3) The posted DRAFT RFP, FA8533-24-R-0002, includes the DRAFT Section L, DRAFT Section M, DRAFT ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix, DRAFT ATSA-I Work Sample Coversheet, and the Statement of Objectives (SOO).

4) A deviation request is currently pending to address FAR 19.702(a)(2) as it relates to the development of subcontracting plans.

5) Notice of a change to the ATSA-I Program Manager. Ms. Terri Young has replaced Ms. Benita Hickey. Her contact information is as follows: email:

terri.young.2@us.af.mil.

The DRAFT RFP posted on SAM.gov with all the attachments is for REVIEW ONLY. The Government is NOT requesting proposals at this time.

DRAFT ATSA-I RFP FA8533-24-R-0002- 22APR2024

DRAFT ATSA-I SECTIONS L-22APR2024

DRAFT ASTA-I SECTIONS M-22APR2024

DRAFT ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix_2024-02-06 DRAFT ATSA-I Work Sample Coversheet_22APR2024 ATSA-I Statement of Objectives (SOO)_22APR2024 ATSA-I Newsletter, dated 22 APR 2024 ATSA-I Sources Sought_FA8533-22-A-TSAI_5JUL22 ATSA-I Postings_FA8533-22-A-TSAI

27 MAR 2024: The ATSA-I team is posting this newsletter to provided responses to questions submitted from Industry regarding the draft documents posted on 7 FEB 2024.

ATSA-I Posted:

ATSA-I Newsletter dated 27 MAR 2024 ATSA-I Industry Questions/Comments with Government responses

08 FEB 2024: The ATSA-I team provides this newsletter to inform industry of Government Reference Architecture (GRA) documents were posting on SAM.gov below. Direct all questions to Joseph Neeld at joseph.neeld@us.af.mil.

GRA Posted:

ATS GRA Information.pdf ATS GRAv3.4 Quick Start Brochure ATS GRAv.zip file information:

- (U) 01 GIF

- (U) 02 iHub

- Reference and Sample Document Library

- Data and Classification Markings

ATSA-I Newsletter, dated 08 Feb 2024

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07 FEB 2024: The ATSA-I team provides this newsletter update to inform industry of updated and new attachments posted on SAM.gov under notice ID: FA8533-22-A-TSAI.

Section L and M has been updated to include Small Business Participation evaluation content and addition of (including educational) wording after non-profit in Section M, page 6, A. Source Selection Methodology. The ATSA-I Self-Scoring matrix has been updated to the including education verbiage. ATSA-I Questions with Government Responses posted.

The date submission for all comments, recommendations, and/or questions to be submitted to the contracting team has been extended to 0800, Monday, 12 Feb 2024. The ATSA-I team thanks industry for all the interest and communication we have received this far.

ATSA-I Posted:

DRAFT ATSA-I SECTIONS L-M-2024-02-06

DRAFT ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix_2020-02-06

ATSA-I QUESTIONS-RESPONSES-06FEB2024

ATSA-I Newsletter, dated 07 Feb 2024

31 JAN 2024: The purpose of this update is to provide industry with 1) provide notification that the contract specialist team has changed. Tyrelle Stephens is no longer a contract specialist on this effort. His name has been removed from the team listed above; 2) DRAFT documents are posted on SAM.gov for industry review and comment; 3) draft RFP is in work and will be posted shortly; and 4) provide notification that around the second week of February, we will begin posting updates on the new Notice ID: FA8533-24-R-0002. The current notice ID: FA8533-22-A-TSAI will no longer be used or updated. Request all comments, recommendations, and/or questions be submitted to the contracting team no later than 9 FEB 2024.

Posted:

ATSA-I Newsletter, dated 31JAN 2024 DRAFT ATSA-I Sections L-M 25 JAN 2024 DRAFT ATSA-I Work Sample Cover Sheet DRAFT ATSA-I Self-Scoring Matrix

ATSA-I SOO FINAL-25OCT2023

24 AUG 2023: The purpose of this update to inform industry of the posting of the ATSA-I Industry Day charts briefed at the Industry Day held on 21 August 2023. The ATSA-I team expresses their gratitude to all those that attended our Industry Day and have provided us with recommendations, suggestions, comments, and questions.

ATSA-I Industry Day Charts Briefed 21 AUG 2023

10 AUG 2023: The purpose of this Enterprise News is to provide industry notification of SAM.gov postings. The Government posted an updated Industry Day Agenda and provided an announcement of the addition of virtual attendance capability via Microsoft TEAMS. The industry day agenda was revised to remove CAT-F Program Description and Digital and Government Reference Architecture (GRA) and to accommodate more one-on-one sessions. This industry day will not include any updates or communication on the CAT- F or Digital and (GRA). To attend the industry day virtually, the Government requires all companies submit an email to all the following ATSA-I team members listed below.

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Marvin D. Booze, marvin.booze.ctr@us.af.mil Sandra E. Harvey, sandra.harvey.2@us.af.mil LaToya V. Williams, latoya.williams13@us.af.mil Charles A. Winborn, Sr., charles.winborn.1@us.af.mil

ATSA-I Industry Day Agenda – 10AUG23

07 AUG 2023: This newsletter update is to inform industry that the ATSA-I Industry Day Agenda – 7 AUG 2023 was posted today on SAM.gov under notice ID: FA8533-22-A-TSAI with an updated ATSA-I newsletter. As of this newsletter update, the one-on-one session times were issued to each industry partner that had requested a one-on-one session. One-on-One sessions will be conducted on Tuesday, 22 Aug 2023.

27 JUL 2023: This newsletter update is to provide industry notification of 1) the posting of questions with responses received up to this date on the upcoming Industry Day; 2) inform industry when one-on-one sessions times will be issued to each industry request; 3) acknowledge delay in publishing the Industry Day Agenda and provide new estimated date of posting Industry Day Agenda; and 4) express gratitude to industry for all the responses, comments, and questions received thus far.

Industry Day Agenda Update: The ATSA-I Industry Day agenda date posting is now estimated to be posted NLT 8 Aug 2023. The team is taking great strides to exceed the new date.

21 JUL 2023: The purpose of this newsletter update is to inform industry that a DRAFT ATSA-I Statement of Objectives (SOO), dated 11 JUL 2023 was uploaded to SAM.gov under Notice ID: FA8533-22-A-TSAI for review and comment. We encourage and appreciate all feedback and recommendations on the DRAFT SOO.

29 JUN 2023: SAM.gov posted Industry Day Announcement, ATSA-I ENTERPRISE NEWS, dated 29JUN2023 and the Robins AFB Requirement Symposium_WNA Brief – Innovation charts briefed by Lt Col Mark Lewis, Deputy Chief, Automatic Test Systems Program Office at the 2023 Robins AFB Requirement Symposium, held on 23 March 2023 at the Museum of Aviation, Century of Flight Hanger, Robins AFB, GA. WNA – 2022 Robins Requirement Symposium Briefing (2) additionally posted from the 2022 Robins Requirements Symposium briefed by William C. Williams, Chief, Automatic Test Systems Division, held on 24 March 2022 at the Museum of Aviation, Century of Flight Hanger, Robins AFB, GA.

12 DEC 2022: SAM.gov posted of Distributed Robins Contracting Outreach charts that briefed this effort and two others (Common Armament Tester - Fighter (CAT-F) and Aircraft Smart Weapons Test Set (ASWTS)) at the Automatic Tests Systems Industry Outreach Event held on 01 NOV 2022. The posting stated there should not been a response date revision posted with the 12 NOV 2022 notice. The response date has been returned to the original response date for all three (3) efforts. There is no requirement to submit responses or update previously submitted responses on any of the 3 (three) postings.

05 JUL 2022: Sources Sought announcement posted on SAM.gov. Attachment posted of FA8533-22-ATSAI: Sources Sought Questions- Responses-5JUL22.

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10 JUN 2022: Sources Sought with a two-part FA853322ATSI-Contractor Capability Survey attached was posted on SAM.Gov under Automatic Test Systems Acquisition – I), notice ID: FA8533-22-ATSAI. The sources sought was posted to support the Government with conducting market research to identify potential companies and sources that may possess the capabilities and/or experience to respond to requirements to provide support and sustain the entire life cycle spectrum of Automatic Test Equipment and Systems through a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Enterprise contract.