What's_New_-_1_Aug_13.docx

What’s New???

This file will provide a running log of what is placed on FBO concerning the C-130J Maintenance and Training Systems (MATS) Operations and Sustainment (O&S) 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 formal RFP release. However, we do encourage your review and comment. 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 our Buyer, Marcia Hall, at 937-255-3693, marcia.hall@wpafb.af.mil.

1 August 2013: The C-130J MATS Team is in the process of putting together the bidders library to support potential offerors in the development of their proposals. We are asking for input from industry as to what items you feel would provide you the information you need. Please send an email to Marcia Hall with your suggested list of items for the bidders library. The Government will review this list and determine the availability. We anticipate putting the available data on a CD to be made available to SDVOSB prime offerors only. Once this information becomes available, we will post instructions on how to obtain the CD.

25 July 2013: This update is to notify industry that the C-130J MATS O&S draft RFP has been posted for industry review. We ask that you review all draft RFP documents completely and provide feedback for document improvement and/or areas of concern NLT Friday, 9 August 2013. The posting includes the following draft documents:

· Draft RFP/Model Contract

· Draft PWS

· Draft Section L, ITO

· Draft Section M, Evaluation Criteria

· Draft Pricing Matrix. This spreadsheet provides the layout of how we will ask for pricing. You will notice that the Student Throughput Tabs are for year 1 only, at this time.

· Draft Course Trade-Off Matrix We have scheduled a pre-solicitation conference for 15 August 2013, 2:00pm – 3:30pm EST. The purpose of this pre-solicitation conference is to provide an overview of the RFP and answer common questions received from industry. We also will provide an updated acquisition schedule. The pre-solicitation briefing will be posted prior to the conference.

The pre-solicitation conference will be held via telecom; however, if so desired, companies may send in person attendees. The pre-solicitation conference will be held in Area B, Building 32, Simulators Division, Lobbestael Conference Room. We have one phone line available (937-257-8008) for the conference which allows 45 callers.

We will also host one-on-one meetings on 15 August. These meetings are limited to SDVOSB interested offerors only. Potential offerors may bring team partners if desired. The following are the allotted times for the one-on-one meetings.

Please register for the pre-solicitation conference with Marcia Hall via email marcia.hall@wpafb.af.mil with the call-in names, in-person attendees, and time you prefer for a one-on-one session. I will accept email registrations only; no phone calls please. I will confirm by reply to your email of your time slot.

14 June 2013: This update is to notify industry that the acquisition strategy has been approved: the C130J MATS O&S contract will be 100% set-aside for Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). We are working to prepare a solid draft RFP and plan to post the draft RFP for industry comment the week of 22 July 2013.

Please note changes to the Acquisition Team:

Mr. John Webb, Contracting Officer, john.webb@wpafb.af.mil, 937-255-2915 Marcia Hall is the sole Buyer Lt Andy Waddel, Deputy Program Manager, Andrew.waddel@wpafb.af.mil, 312-674-4273 26 April 2013: This update it to keep industry apprised of how the C-130J MATS O&S acquisition is progressing. We are working through the acquisition strategy process and anticipate posting a draft RFP with approved acquisition strategy by late June.

15 February 2013: This update is to post the Q&As from the draft PWS review by industry, as well as, the attendee list from the industry day.

13 February 2013: This update is to inform industry of the posting of the Industry Day briefing to be presented on 14 February 2013 via telecom.

28 January 2013: This update is to inform industry of the upcoming industry day. This industry day will be held via telecom only. The C-130J Team will provide a brief discussion of the requirements, present a notional schedule, and answer those questions that appear common based on the feedback received from industry. The industry day briefing will be posted prior to the conference. The following are the details for industry day:

Date: Thursday, 14 February 2013 Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm EST Media: Telecom only; call in 937-255-0102 To ensure appropriate call-in availability, each company is limited to one phone line. Please register your company via email to Marcia Hall (marcia.hall@wpafb.af.mil) NLT 11 February 2013. Please provide company name, business size, and list of attendees. I will accept email registrations only; no phone calls please. I will confirm by reply to your email. The attendee list will be posted after the industry day conference.

Reminder: questions/comments on the posted draft PWS are due 8 February 2013. We will consolidate all questions/comments received and post the Q&As after the industry day conference.

18 January 2013: This update is to inform industry of the posting of the draft PWS for industry review/comment. Questions/comments regarding the draft PWS are asked to be submitted by 8 February 2013 to Marcia Hall (marcia.hall@wpafb.af.mil).

We intend to have an industry day via telecom the week of 11 February. More information regarding the industry day will be posted next week.

5 October 2012: This is the introduction of the What’s New document to keep industry abreast of what’s happening on the C-130J MATS O&S acquisition. ASC/WNS has established a dedicated team to work this acquisition. This team includes:

Mr. Jeff Nicholson – Program Manager, 937-656-7152, Jeffrey.nicholson@wpafb.af.mil Mrs. Rhonda Miller – Contracting Officer, 937-255-3532, Rhonda.miller@wpafb.af.mil Ms. Marcia Hall – Buyer, 937-255-3693, marcia.hall@wpafb.af.mil Ms. Priya Samlall - Buyer, 937-904-4898, priya.samlall@wpafb.af.mil This is the introduction of the C-130J MATS O&S acquisition. The RFI/Sources Sought is posted for your review and submission of a capabilities package if interested in this acquisition.