RFI_Round_2_Instructions_and_Questions.pdf

RFI Round 2

FA8620-20-R-2000

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY. This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for the purpose of conducting market research only. No solicitation exists. This is not a request for a quote, request for proposal, or an invitation to bid, nor is this to be construed as a commitment by the US Government (Government) to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract, nor does it restrict the Government to a particular acquisition approach. The Government will not reimburse or pay for any information submitted in response to this SSS or any follow-up information requests. This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for providing Sensor Operators and Pilots (two (2) of which are graduates from a Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) recognized Test Pilot School (TPS)) for MQ-9 Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) acceptance and development tests efforts. The test efforts are for the United States Air Force (USAF) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) MQ-9 UAS programs. Future test efforts may include other UASs or MQ-9 variants. It has been determined the services will require performance and security level up to Top Secret.

1. INSTRUCTIONS:

2. The document below describes additional Request for Information (RFI) questions regarding AFLCMC Det 3 Acceptance and Developmental Test Services requirement in relation to the attached Draft Performance Requirements Summary (PRS).

3. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements.

Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

5. Questions relative to this request should be addressed to Ms. Rimma Shlahtechman Rimma.Shlahtechman@us.af.mil, 937-255-8608.

6. Please email any questions as soon as possible and mail your response to this Source Sought Synopsis no later than 1159 EST, 19 September 2018, to Bre-Anna Seacrist (bre-anna.seacrist@us.af.mil), Contract Negotiator. Response must be received no later than the above-mentioned time/date for the U.S. Government to consider your response in formulating our market research.

7. Based on the extract provided, Draft Performance PRS, please provide examples of your relative experience.

a. In addition to supporting MQ-9 Flight Operations, can you specifically claim you have provided MQ-9 aircrew to perform flight operations within the past 4 years?

b. Do you have or have you had Society of Experimental Test Pilots (SETP) recognized Test Pilot School (TPS) graduates on staff within the past 4 years?

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RFI Round 2

FA8620-20-R-2000

c. Based on the extract provided, please provide examples of your relative/UAS test

d. Based on the extract provided, please provide examples of your relative/aircrew training

e. Based on the extract provided, please provide examples of your relative flight operations and scheduling experience.

f. Do you have or have you had experienced Technical Order/Flight Manual technical content managers on staff within the past 4 years?

g. Please provide examples of relative government contracts and CPAR ratings within the last four years.