FA9101-23-R-B007 CE BUMP III RFP Cover Letter.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE TEST CENTER (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE CALIFORNIA

13 May 2023

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS

FROM: AFTC/PZI (Arnold)

100 Kindel Drive Suite A345

Arnold AFB TN 37389-1332

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP) No. FA9101-23-R-B007, Civil Engineering Building and

Utilities Mechanical III (CE BUMP III)

1. This is an RFP for the Arnold AFB CE BUMP III requirement. This requirement is being solicited as competitive 100% small business set-aside, utilizing a subjective trade-off based upon an integrated assessment of Past Performance and Price. The CE BUMP III effort is a follow-on acquisition, which includes mechanical installation, minor construction, infrastructure sustainment, maintenance and repair of heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, water systems (raw, potable, industrial, fire protection), steam systems, and fuel systems projects at Arnold Air Force Base (AFB), TN. These projects include the sustainment, restoration and modernization (SRM) of existing capabilities (compatibility with current control systems are the only restriction) to support the research development test and evaluation

(RDT&E) mission at Arnold AFB.

2. The CE BUMP III effort will be competitively awarded as a multiple award (MA) indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year period of performance. The

Government intends to award a minimum of two (2) and up to five (5) contracts. The maximum dollar amount over the life of the contract is $99M. The minimum guaranteed order is $1K per awardee, which will be satisfied at time of award via issuance of a task order for the identified seed project and/or award of a post-award conference.

3. A site visit for the seed project has been scheduled for 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (CDT) on 22 May 2023. A detailed agenda is provided as Attachment L-11 of this RFP. If you are interested in attending, please register by providing the name of attendee(s), company name, citizenship, and telephone numbers to Contract Specialist Mr. James B. Laney at james.laney.3@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer Mr. Robert A. Greene at robert.greene.17@us.af.mil. by 18 May 2023.

4. The following documents are provided:

a. CE BUMP III RFP to include all attachments

5. The offeror shall submit the proposal volumes no later than 13 June 2023, 2:00 p.m. CDT.

6. Concurrent with the issuance of this RFP, I will advise appropriate Government entities that the CE BUMP III source selection is in progress. Recipients of this RFP are advised that any communications with Government personnel and agencies regarding this source selection is prohibited prior to contract award, unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

7. The RFP is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the

Government for any costs incurred by the contractor for this requirement. The Government reserves the right not to award CE BUMP III. 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 CO with appropriate consideration established.

8. Questions and comments regarding this RFP are due no later than 2:00 p.m. CDT on 24 May

2023 and shall be submitted to Contract Specialist Mr. James B. Laney at james.laney.3@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer Mr. Robert A. Greene at robert.greene.17@us.af.mil. The Government will consider all timely submitted comments and questions for possible incorporation.

ROBERT A. GREENE

Contracting Officer