RFP_Cover_Letter__FBO_Version.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE OHIO

29 December 2017

FROM: AFLCMC/WLSK

2275 D Street, Building 16, Room 127 Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7222

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8625-18-R-6701 for the C-5M Super Galaxy Core Mission Computer/Weather Radar (CMC/WxR) Production Integration for Modification Award (PIMA) Kitting

1. This is a SOLICIATATION NOTICE for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) located at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH issued in accordance with FAR 15.101-1 using Best Value Tradeoff procedures for the C-5M Super Galaxy CMC/WxR PIMA kitting program. This will be a non-developmental effort to manufacture and integrate Government Furnished Property (GFP) for the production of the CMC/WxR kits, data reporting, and fleet initial spares on United States Air Force (USAF) C-5M aircraft and Aircraft Maintenance Systems Trainers (AMSTs).

2. The solicitation will be restricted as a Total Small Business Set Aside IAW FAR 19.502-1.

Proposals shall also comply with 13CFR §121.406, (c)(1)(2), Non-Manufacturing Rule for Kit Assemblers (NMR), and 13CFR §121.103 (a), (f), (g) and (h), Small Business Affiliations.

Offerors must self-certify by submitting information regarding any Affiliations, to include joint ventures, and state specifically how the Offeror’s strategy meets the requirements of 13CFR §121.103 (a), (f), (g) and (h).

3. This will be a Single Award contract, predominately Firm Fixed-Price (FFP), with a base year award and three consecutive one (1) year Options. Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract type will be utilized for the Over and Above CLINs, and Cost Reimbursement contract type will be utilized for Travel, as indicated in the solicitation.

4. Proposals must conform to the requirements of this RFP and its attachments. Two (2) hard copies of the Offeror’s proposal and appropriate CD’s/electronically submitted proposal volumes MUST be submitted and received by the Contracting Officer Not Later Than (NLT) 27 February 2018 @ 1200 (noon) EST. The Offeror shall make a clear statement in the Proposal Documentation Volume that the proposal is valid thru 31 December 2018.

5. All US Mail, FedEx, USPS, or hand-carried packages must be addressed and delivered to the AFLCMC/AZA address identified in Section L of the solicitation. Digital submission of proposals may also be submitted using AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange (https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/).

Hand-carried packages (only) may also be dropped off at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center at the address identified below. A Government representative will be receiving hard copy proposals on 27 February 2018 from 9:00-11:59am EST in the entryway next to the front desk.

This is not a requirement, but offers another opportunity to drop off hard copy proposals.

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/

The address is as follows:

Hope Hotel and Conference Center 10823 Chidlaw Rd Dayton, OH 45433

6. The anticipated acquisition schedule is as follows:

Request for Proposals 29 December 2017 Proposals Due 27 February 2018 Estimated Contract Award 20 November 2018 First Kit Delivery 01 September 2019

7. This RFP is not authorization to begin performance and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the contractor for proposal preparation costs. The Government reserves the right not to award a contract in response to this RFP. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

8. Questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted NLT 27 February 2018 to the Contracting

Officer team via email at AFLCMC.WLSK.C5CMCWXR@us.af.mil .

__Michelle S. Pickel______________________

Michelle S. Pickel Contracting Officer C-5M Super Galaxy Program Office

AFLCMC/WLSK

mailto:AFLCMC.WLSK.C5CMCWXR@us.af.mil