SSS_(7.12.18).pdf

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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The document below describes the AFLCMC Det 3 Acceptance and Developmental Test Services requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

2. 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.)

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this request should be addressed to Ms. Rimma Shlahtechman Rimma.Shlahtechman@us.af.mil, 937-255-8608 or Bre-Anna Seacrist at Bre- Anna.Seacrist@us.af.mil, (937) 656-4328.

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REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION

Acceptance and Developmental Test Services

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Air Force is surveying the market to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for providing support personnel as well as Sensor Operators, and Pilots (two (2) of which are TPS graduates), for Acceptance and Developmental Test activities of the MQ-9A/MQ-9B and other UASs or MQ-9 variants when identified. Our acquisition strategy is for an up to a five-year contract (basic plus up to four option years) and may continue through CY25. The projected requirements execute eight

(8) six (6)-hour flight events or eight (8)-hour ground events per day on average, consisting of any combination of flight sorties or ground test per day, 5 days a week, with the capacity to surge to 10 or more, six (6)-hour flight events or eight (8)-hour ground events per day.

The contractor shall provide Pilots and Sensor Operators (hereafter referred to as "aircrew") to support all test operations, planning and execution. This includes production and repair acceptance test and UAS developmental test activities, associated ground/flight activities as well as aircrew training. Test support includes but is not limited to; test plan development, execution and documentation necessary to conduct test. Training will cover both military and contractor aircrew, and shall be accomplished In Accordance With (IAW) applicable Air Force Instructions (AFI) and command guidance. Aircrew members shall be experienced and qualified in the specified UAS per USAF standards and approved as qualified for flight operations. Contractor aircrew members shall remain current and qualified and will integrate into USAF flight operations. The USAF will ensure aircraft and equipment is available for contractor qualification and proficiency training as required. Aircrews shall comply with all USAF operating procedures and use USAF publications, technical manuals or technical orders, and/or manufacturer publications and checklists that apply to flight and test operations of the MQ-9 and other applicable aircraft.

In addition to providing aircrew, the contract shall provide support personnel to include schedulers, operations administrators, database administrator(s), training device managers, Standards and Evaluation evaluator(s), and Technical Order development support personnel (Fight Manual Manager(s)/Technical Content Managers.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Acceptance and Developmental Test Services

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:

488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran 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).

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business Friday 13 Aug 18. Please mail two (2) copies of your response to:

Attn: Rimma Shlahtechman 2530 Loop Road West, BLDG 560 Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7106

Questions relative to this effort should be addressed to Rimma Shlahtechman at Rimma.Shlahtechman@us.af.mil, 937-255-8608 or Bre-Anna Seacrist at Bre- Anna.Seacrist@us.af.mil, (937) 656-4328.

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Part II. Capability Survey Questions

General Capability Questions:

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

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).

Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.

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

What is your company’s current maximum personnel capacity available to provide for an effort such as this? Provide information on any personnel reserves you may possess to increase sortie capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.

Are there specific requirements in the documentation that we provide that would currently preclude your business from being a viable solution to our requirement?

What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ?

Please provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9000, QS-9000, EIA-599, or otherwise)?

Commerciality Questions:

Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S.

Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.