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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

HEADQUARTERS AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER (AFMC)

EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CALIFORNIA

MEMORANDUM FOR ALL POTENTIAL OFFERORS

FROM:

AFFTC/PKEE

5 S. Wolfe Avenue

Edwards AFB, CA 93524-1185

SUBJECT: Request for Proposal (RFP) FA9302-09-R-0006 Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) - Radar Certification Program & Infrared & Electro-Optical Technology Certification Program The Government invites your company to submit a proposal for the subject acquisition. This acquisition will an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with 5 year Period of Performance for training courses providing Radar Systems Certificate and Electro-Optical and Infra-Red (EO/IR) Technology Certificate.

1. The objective of this requirement is to obtain advanced training in Radar and Electro-Optical and Infra-Red (EO/IR) theory and technology for our engineering staff resulting in certification in Radar or EO/IR respectively. Certification will be based on completion of a minimum of 150 hours of instruction. Course should include both required core classes as well as elective classes to meet the required training hours. Radar and EO/IR Class Completion Certificates held currently by employees at Edwards AFB shall be accredited toward Radar and/or EO/IR Course Certificates.

2. This is a best value source selection IAW Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) 5315.1, Source Selection Processes and Techniques. The Government intends to award one indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) firm fixed price contract as a result of this solicitation, to the offeror who is deemed responsible, whose proposal conforms to the solicitation requirements and is judged to represent the best value to the Government. The best value is represented by the most advantageous offer, price, past performance, and other factors considered as indicated in the solicitation.

3. Past-Performance Information Form, RFP Attchment L1, Reference, RFP Provision , 52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors, Para. 3.2.1, Completed Attachment L1s must be provided to the office shown in Block 9 of SF 1149 or e-mailed not later than 10 calendar days. Offerors are encouraged to review the requirements of Provision , 52.212-01 in its entirety.

4. Written proposals shall be submitted not later than 2:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time on the date reflected in Block 8 of the SF 1449. FAXED proposals are not authorized.

5. Please refer to all RFP documents, including Attachments and Exhibits, when executing a response to the RFP. Offerors should strictly adhere to page limits for the written proposals, as well as the instructions and evaluation information. Additionally, if RFP amendments are published, these amendments must be acknowledged within the proposal.

6. In order to ensure fair competition and preserve the integrity of the source selection process, you are reminded that all communications relating to this RFP must be directed to the Contract Specialist, Mary Uptergrove at e-mail address: mary.uptergrove@edwards.af.mil, or phone (661) 277-2094,the undersigned at mike.keeling@edwards.af.mil, phone 661-277-2704.. Contact with Government personnel other than the Contract Specialist or CO is not allowed.

7. Thank you for your interest in this acquisition. We look forward to receipt of your offer.

//Signed//

MIKE KEELING

Contracting Officer

Directorate of Contracting

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