What's New.docx

What’s New???

This file will provide a running log of what is placed on FedBizOpps concerning the F-15 Training Device Acquisition and Support (TDAS) Re-Compete Acquisition. We’ll not only identify the item(s) posted but also what has changed as applicable. Please note that all documents are to be considered draft until RFP release. We do encourage your review and comment back. This open dialog between you, our Industry partners, and the Government will make for a more streamlined and comprehensive acquisition. All questions/thoughts/concerns should be addressed to the Contract Negotiator, Mr. Brett Wray, 937-255-0472, brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil and 1st Lt Alicia Davis at Alicia.davis@wpafb.af.mil.

27 January 2012: Thank you to all who joined us yesterday on the teleconference. The meeting minutes have been posted.

One point of clarification needs to be made from what was stated during the teleconference. It was stated that TFE-2, TFE-6, TFE-21, TFE-25, and ATDs will be viewed at the Site-Visit. However, the TFE-2 and TFE-6 are currently crated up awaiting plans for being converted to F-15E models. Therefore, the devices we will have the opportunity to view at the Site-Visit will be the TFE-21 (Aircraft Maintenance Trainer), TFE-25 (Ejection Seat and Canopy Trainer), and the ATDs.

The tentative timetable for the Site-Visit will include Government presentation, ATD tour, MTD tour, and begin one-on-ones on Monday. One-on-ones will finish on Tuesday by late morning.

Again, if you are planning on attending the Site-Visit at SJAFB on 13-14 February, please RSVP with a list of team members to brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil, and enter your visit request info in JPAS (SMO Code is SM1CFPL36). Also please let me know if you are a requesting a one-on-one meeting.

23 January 2012: The Pre-Solicitation Teleconference will be on Wednesday 25 January 2012 at 10:30AM (EST). The phone number for the call is 937-255-0107. Note if you are the first caller, the phone will keep ringing until the second caller calls in.

The goal of this conference is to run through the preliminary documents posted as part of the Draft RFP in order to answer any questions and clear up any confusion that may exist. We hope to answer as many questions as possible and get feedback and comments from industry so we are able to release a quality RFP in March. If potential offerors would like have a one-on-one conference call with the Government after the teleconference, please let us know and we will schedule times for individual calls on 25 January 2012 as well. Send a request for a one-on-one to brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil call along with a phone number for the Government team to call.

Additionally, it was stated in page 3 of Draft Section L that a Pre-Proposal Conference would be held at Seymour Johnson AFB on 20-21 March. After further discussion with the Government team, we feel that it would be a bit more beneficial to have that interaction with industry prior to the release of the RFP. The Pre-Proposal Conference will now be on 13-14 February 2012 at Seymour Johnson AFB. This will allow us to address questions and incorporate more feedback comments into the official RFP.

We are working on the agenda and schedule for the conference, but we will be able to view all of the IAT’s and the MTDs that are also located at SJAFB. We’ll also set up times to discuss the program and answer questions. Vendors will need to be at the visitor’s center at 0800. All vendors will need to have a valid driver’s license, and if you are driving current registration, current proof of insurance, and rental card agreement & tag number. The proof of insurance cannot be just a policy number; it must be a separate document from the insurance company. Security will not make any exceptions. Those with retired military ID cards will not require a visitor’s pass and can simply show their cards at the gate. All vendors wanting to view the training devices must have a visit request in JPAS. No visit request will result in no access. The SMO Code for this visit is “SM1CFPL36.” Please notify brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil when your visit request is in JPAS.

Please notify me if you are attending the site-visit to SJAFB and include a list of your attendees along with contact numbers. Also please let me know if you would like to schedule a one-on-one meeting with the Government.

I apologize for the confusion and change of schedule, but we feel this will be most beneficial to both potential offerors and the Government. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 937-255-0472 or at brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil.

19 January 2012: The Notice of Contract Action has been posted.

Please send an email request to brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil if you are requesting a disc containing the Bidder’s Library. Please include your company Cage Code in the request.

We will be posting further details regarding the 25 January 2012 Pre-Solicitation Teleconference in the next couple days. Please submit any topics you would like to discuss to brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil by 23 January. The goal is to get feedback on any of the documents that have been posted as part of the Draft RFP in order for the Government to provide as much information as possible to industry prior to the Final RFP.

17 January 2012: Preliminary Draft documents have been posted to the F-15 TDAS FedBizOpps site. Below is a summary of documents:

· Draft Contract document and pertinent attachments (Price Matrix, CDRL List, GFP Lists, CBA, Wage Determinations, Section L with attachments, Section M, Past Performance Questionnaire)

Information regarding the Bidder’s Library is addressed in Section L. Please send a request to brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil to receive a copy of the Bidder’s Library, along with any comments or questions.

*Please note that all documents are to be considered DRAFT until RFP release.

17 January 2012: An update to the 16 December 2011 Data Rights document has been posted, along with Industry Q&A. Revisions to the Data Rights document are shown in red font. We are still answering some of the questions regarding data rights and will be posting that information as it becomes available.

Additionally, we anticipate posting the Draft RFP later on this afternoon.

23 December 2011: After extensive Market Research and coordination with the Small Business Office, it has been determined that this acquisition will be a Full and Open Competition. Please submit any questions or comments regarding the data rights and Draft PWS to brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil and Alicia.davis@wpafb.af.mil by COB 4 January 2012. A Question and Answer document will be posted once we have received and evaluated all responses. We anticipate releasing a Draft RFP in mid January.

16 December 2011: Information on Data Rights has been posted. Please review this attachment and submit any questions and concerns you may have to Alicia.davis@wpafb.af.mil ASAP but NLT COB 22 Dec 2011.

14 December 2011: The draft PWS has been posted. Please review this attachment and submit any questions and concerns you may have regarding this document NLT COB 22 Dec 2011. A new Contract Negotiator has joined our team, 1st Lt Alicia Davis. Please send your responses to her at Alicia.davis@wpafb.af.mil, and copy Mr. Brett Wray at brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil as well. We will be posting the draft Request for Proposal (with the PWS included) in January in which further comments will be solicited. The Final RFP is still anticipated to be released in March 2012.

23 November 2011: I wanted to send an update out prior to the holiday. We have been evaluating all of our Market Research and working with the Small Business Office to get an official Small Business Determination. We unfortunately have not received an official determination yet. We are also working to finalize a Draft PWS to post. Due to delays beyond our control, we are aiming to have this posted by 5 December 2011. As we are briefing the Acquisition Strategy to our Approval Authorities in the coming weeks, our schedule should be more solidified. We are on track to have the Final RFP released during the first week of March 2012.

We have also had some additional changes to our F-15 TDAS team. Capt Tony D’Angelo has been assigned to Hill AFB, Utah and is no longer with us. Contracting Officer John Huber, Program Manager Jim Bash, and Program Manager Adam Rasmussen have all joined the acquisition team.

I will be posting any new information as it becomes available.

17 October 2011: A request for additional information has been posted. Please submit responses to questions in the posting NLT 26 October 2011 addressing the following:

a) New Product Service Code: R412 – Professional Simulation

b) NAICS Code: 514511 – Custom Computer Programming Services

c) Special Access Program security requirements Responses should be submitted to brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil.

19 September 2011: We just wanted send a quick update since it has been a while since information has been posted. Things are moving along on the F-15 TDAS acquisition and we are planning on releasing a Draft RFP by mid-November. We also welcomed a few new members to the acquisition team; Program Manager Cindy Evers has taken over for John Skalski who transferred to AFMC Headquarters, and Contract Negotiator Capt John Purcell. Additionally, some of the email addresses on the Industry Day Attendee Sign-In sheet have been corrected. Please follow FedBizOpps for any additional information and contact Brett Wray with any questions.

11 July 2011: A new F-15 TDAS FedBizOpps site was created under the Solicitation No. FA8621-12-R-6259. An overview of questions/answers from the Pre-Solicitation Conference along with the presentation slides, and list of attendees were posted to the new FBO site. Please feel free to comment or send additional questions to Mr. Brett Wray. The RFI, Industry Day information, and any other postings before 11 July 2011 can be viewed at this link - Old F-15 TDAS Site.

7-8 June 2011: Conducted Pre-Solicitation Conference/Industry Day at Seymour Johnson AFB.

3 June 2011: Further details (Classroom change, and reminder of hands free cell phone use while driving, and 30 MPH speed limit on SJAFB) for Industry Day posted.

31 May 2011: Additional information (Agenda, Ground Rules, and Map) regarding the Pre-Solicitation was posted.

10 May 2011: Due to time, logistic, and space constraints we have reached the maximum number of vendor attendees. We are unable to accept anymore participants in the Pre-Solicitation Conference.

3 May 2011: The Industry Day at Seymour Johnson AFB has been rescheduled for 7 and 8 June 2011.

2 May 2011: Due to circumstances beyond our control, we are forced to reschedule the Industry Day. Details for a rescheduled date will be posted shortly.

28 April 2011: Agenda / Details / Information for the Pre-Solicitation Conference posted along with a map of Seymour Johnson AFB.

25 April 2011: Posted Pre-Solicitation Conference Notice. Industry Days are to be held at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC on 10 and 11 May 2011.

14 March 2011: Released the Sources Sought Synopsis to Industry for the F-15 Training Systems Sustainment Re-Compete contract. Responses are due by 11 April 2011.

13 March 2011: This is the ‘What’s New’ document to keep industry abreast of what is happening on the F-15 Training Device Acquisition and Support (TDAS) acquisition. ASC/WNS has established a dedicated team to work the F-15 TDAS acquisition.

Capt Tony D’Angelo – Contracting Officer – 937-255-3801 – anthony.d’angelo@wpafb.af.mil Mr. John Skalski – Program Manager – 937-656-6911 – john.skalski@wpafb.af.mil Mr. Brett Wray – Contract Negotiator – 937-255-0472 – brett.wray@wpafb.af.mil