OPEN_ARA_Announcement_Amendment 2_15 Mar 2021.pdf

ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT

FA9453-19-S-0002

Air Force Research Laboratory/Space Vehicle Directorate

Amendment 2 15 Mar 2021

1. The following changes are hereby made to the above announcement.

a. ANNOUNCEMENT OVERVIEW:

(i) From:

Announcement Modifications: Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US warfighter space needs, this announcement is potentially subject to include updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor FedBizOpps http://www.fbo.gov to ensure they receive latest guidance to this announcement.

To:

Announcement Modifications: Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US warfighter space needs, this announcement is potentially subject to include updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) to ensure they receive latest guidance to this announcement.

(ii) From

Type of Contract/Instrument: The Air Force reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of the research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract type under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Non-FAR instruments (i.e., Other Transaction (OT) for research efforts, and cooperative agreements).

The Government anticipates that a mix of contract types, and other instruments will be used throughout the life of this ARA. Generally, awards under this announcement may be Cost-Plus- Fixed Fee (Completion and Term), Cost Contract, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transaction Authority, Technology Investment Agreements, or Cooperative Agreements.

Cost type contracts will require successful Offerors to have an accounting system deemed adequate by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for tracking costs under a cost reimbursable contract (DFARS 242.75). If an Offeror does NOT have a DCAA approved accounting system, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and Cost Contracts cannot be awarded.

NOTE: If proposing a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contract, the FAR clause references in this ARA shall apply. This announcement incorporates FAR and supplement provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of these provisions and clauses can be found at http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

If proposing an Other Transaction (OT) Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2373, these FAR references and clauses would not apply. The terms and conditions of an OT agreement should be developed and negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

https://beta.sam.gov/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

Type of Contract/Instrument: The Air Force reserves the right to award the instrument best suited to the nature of the research proposed. Accordingly, the Government may award any appropriate contract type under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) or Non-FAR instruments (i.e., Other Transaction (OT) for research efforts, and cooperative agreements).

The Government anticipates that a mix of contract types, and other instruments will be used throughout the life of this ARA. Generally, awards under this announcement may be Cost-Plus- Fixed Fee (Completion and Term), Cost Contract, Firm Fixed Price, Other Transaction Authority, Technology Investment Agreements, or Cooperative Agreements.

Cost type contracts will require successful Offerors to have an accounting system deemed adequate by Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) for tracking costs under a cost reimbursable contract (DFARS 242.75). If an Offeror does NOT have a DCAA approved accounting system, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, and Cost Contracts cannot be awarded.

NOTE: If proposing a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) based contract, the FAR clause references in this ARA shall apply. This announcement incorporates FAR and supplement provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of these provisions and clauses can be found at www.Acquisition.GOV.

If proposing an Other Transaction (OT) Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2373, these FAR references and clauses would not apply. The terms and conditions of an OT agreement should be developed and negotiated on a case-by-case basis.

(iii) From:

Technical Point of Contact:

Program Manager: Mr. Steve Fiedler, AFRL/RVSW, (505) 846-1350, steve.fiedler@us.af.mil

Deputy Program Manager: Ms. Vanessa Rector, AFRL/RVSB, (505) 846-7055, vanessa.rector.1@us.af.mil

Contracting Point of Contact:

Contracting Officer (Primary): Ms. Maria Parker, AFRL/RVKV, (505) 846-6188, maria_fe.parker@us.af.mil or

Contracting Officer (Alternate): Mr. Peter G. Nicasio, AFRL/RVKV, (505) 846-5263, peter.nicasio@us.af.mil

Technical Points of Contact:

Program Manager: Mr. Michael P. Lopez, AFRL/RVSW, 505-846-7790, michael.lopez.44@spaceforce.mil http://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:steve.fiedler@us.af.mil mailto:vanessa.rector.1@us.af.mil mailto:michael.lopez.44@spaceforce.mil

Contracting Points of Contact:

Contracting Officer (Primary): Ms. Maria Fe Z. Parker, AFRL/RVKV, 505-846-6188, maria_fe.parker@us.af.mil or

Contract Specialist (Alternate): Mr. Daniel J. Alvarado, AFRL/RVKV, 505-853-6619, daniel.alvarado.12@us.af.mil

b. FULL TEXT ANNOUNCEMENT

(i) PARAGRAPH I. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION(2)

From:

Announcement Modifications: Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US warfighter space needs, this announcement is subject to updates, revisions, or additional topic areas.

Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor FedBizOpps http://www.fbo.gov to ensure they receive latest guidance to this announcement

To:

Announcement Modifications: Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US warfighter space needs, this announcement is subject to updates, revisions, or additional topic areas.

Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) to ensure they receive latest guidance to this announcement

(ii) PARAGRAPH II. AWARD INFORMATION(5)

From:

5. Points of Contact:

Contracting:

Ms. Maria Parker (Primary) Contracting Officer

AFRL/RVKV

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone: 505-846-6188 Email: Maria_Fe.Parker@us.af.mil

Mr. Peter G. Nicasio (Alternate) Contracting Officer

AFRL/RVKV

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone: 505-846-5263 Email: peter.nicasio@us.af.mil

Technical:

Mr. Steve Fiedler (Primary) Program Manager mailto:daniel.alvarado.12@us.af.mil

AFRL/RVSW

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone: (505) 846-1350 Email: steve.fiedler@us.af.mil

Ms. Vanessa Rector (Alternate) Deputy Program Manager

AFRL/RVSB

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone: (505) 846-7055 Email: vanessa.rector.1@us.af.mil

5. Points of Contact:

Contracting:

Ms. Maria Fe Z. Parker (Primary) Contracting Officer

AFRL/RVKV

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone: 505-846-6188 Email: maria_fe.parker@us.af.mil

Mr. Daniel J. Alvarado (Alternate) Contract Specialist

AFRL/RVKV

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone: 505-853-6619 Email: daniel.alvarado.12@us.af.mil

Technical:

Mr. Michael P. Lopez (Primary) Program Manager

AFRL/RVSW

Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 Phone: 505-846-7790 Email: michael.lopez.44@spaceforce.mil

(iii) PARAGRAPH IV. TWO-STEP SUBMISSION INFORMATION(1)

FROM:

1. Overview: This Announcement consists of a Two-Step Process described in detail below.

White Papers–and full proposals if requested by the Government—shall be submitted in accordance with this announcement.

The Government anticipates whitepapers will be unclassified. Special instruction will be provided in the event a classified proposal is required.

Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged. Any Offeror intending to submit a whitepaper in response to a topic area is encouraged to notify the Contracting Officer in advance. This is a Two-Step Process, full proposal will not be accepted or evaluated unless requested by the PCO. All communications should be in writing via email or letter correspondence.

ONLY WHITE PAPERS ARE BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME.

Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US warfighter space needs, this announcement is subject to updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor FedBizOpps http://www.fbo.gov to ensure they receive latest guidance to this announcement.

TO:

1. Overview: This Announcement consists of a Two-Step Process described in detail below.

White Papers–and full proposals if requested by the Government—shall be submitted in accordance with this announcement.

The Government anticipates whitepapers will be unclassified. Special instruction will be provided in the event a classified proposal is required.

Dialogue between prospective Offerors and Government representatives is strongly encouraged. Any Offeror intending to submit a whitepaper in response to a topic area is encouraged to notify the Contracting Officer in advance. This is a Two-Step Process, full proposal will not be accepted or evaluated unless requested by the PCO. All communications should be in writing via email or letter correspondence.

ONLY WHITE PAPERS ARE BEING SOLICITED AT THIS TIME.

Due to the dynamically evolving nature of US warfighter space needs, this announcement is subject to updates, revisions, or additional topic areas. Therefore, Offerors are highly encouraged to continually monitor Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) to ensure they receive latest guidance to this announcement.

(iv) PARAGRAPH VII. OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION(5)

From:

5. Pre-Award Clearance: Pursuant to FAR 22.805 Procedures, a pre-award clearance must be obtained from the U.S. Department Of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Office Of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) prior to award of a contract (or subcontract) of $10,000,000 or more unless the Contractor is listed in OFCCP’s National Pre-award Registry (https://ofccp.dol-esa.gov/preaward/pa_reg.html). This registry indicates that the Contractor has been found to be “in compliance” within the past two years with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations that the OFCCP is mandated to enforce. The registry is updated nightly and facilities reviewed more than two years ago are removed and new ones are added. Award may be delayed if the Offeror is not currently listed in the registry and the Contracting Officer must request a pre-award clearance from the OFCCP.

To:

5. Pre-Award Clearance: Pursuant to FAR 22.805 Procedures, a pre-award clearance must be obtained from the U.S. Department Of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Office https://ofccp.dol-esa.gov/preaward/pa_reg.html

Of Federal Contract Compliance Program’s (OFCCP) prior to award of a contract (or subcontract) of $10,000,000 or more unless the Contractor is listed in OFCCP’s National Pre-award Registry (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/pre-award). This registry indicates that the Contractor has been found to be “in compliance” within the past two years with the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations that the OFCCP is mandated to enforce. The registry is updated nightly and facilities reviewed more than two years ago are removed and new ones are added. Award may be delayed if the Offeror is not currently listed in the registry and the Contracting Officer must request a pre-award clearance from the OFCCP.

2. All other ARA content remains unchanged. Offerors are encouraged to monitor, Contract Opportunities (https://beta.sam.gov/) for postings of amendments.

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/pre-award