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This is a Draft Pre-solicitation for a Sources Sought notice for a Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) contract. The United States Air Force Materiel Command is seeking a 5-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide maintenance and support for the AN/TYQ-23A Tactical Air Operations Module and TSC-250 Communication Data Link System for the Air Force and other government agencies worldwide.

Key details include a small business set-aside with a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach, proposed award in January 2026, and a 30-day proposal response period closing on 15 business days from May 22, 2025. The contract will cover emergency and preventative maintenance, engineering services, software support, and spare parts procurement. The contract structure includes multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) with fixed-price and cost-reimbursement elements, covering logistics support, engineering services, project services, software, licenses, travel, and other direct costs. Respondents must specify their business size and ownership status, with no foreign participants allowed.

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LABOR RATE MATRIX

ALL LABOR HOUR RATES SHALL BE CONUS BURDENED RATES, AND INCLUDE ALL INDIRECT

LABOR, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE (G&A), FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY (FCCOM)

COSTS, GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE (G&A), FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY (FCCOM)

COSTS (AS APPLICABLE).

DO NOT INCLUDE PROFIT/FEE IN THE CONUS BURDENED RATES. THESE WILL BE INCLUDED

SEPARATELY AS A PERCENTAGE BELOW THE RATE TABLE. ALSO INCLUDE THE PERCENTAGE

OF FCCOM (IF APPLICABLE) IN THE RATES TO ENSURE THAT THE LIMITATIONS OF FAR 15.404-

4(C)(4)(1)(I)(C) ARE NOT EXCEEDED FOR THE CPFF PORTIONS

DO NOT ADD LABOR CATEGORIES OR CHANGE WORKSHEET COLUMNS OR ROWS, ONLY

CONTRACTOR EQUIVALENTS WILL BE ACCEPTABLE AT THE GOVERNMENT'S SOLE

DISCRETION.

DO NOT EXTEND LABOR HOUR RATES BEYOND TWO DECIMAL PLACES.

DO NOT RENAME WORKSHEET TABS. IT IS ONLY NECESSARY TO POPULATE THE CELLS.

ONE COMPOSITE NTE RATE PER LABOR CATEGORY PER YEAR WILL APPLY TO ALL MEMBERS

OF THE OFFEROR'S TEAM (INCLUDING THE PRIME OFFEROR, INTER-DIVISIONS, AND ALL

SUBCONTRACTORS). NO ADDITIONAL LABOR RATE CATEGORIES WILL BE ADDED DURING

CONTRACT PERFORMANCE EXCEPT AT THE GOVERNMENT'S SOLE DISCRETION.

THIS TABLE SHALL BE CONTRACTUALLY BINDING FOR ALL FULLY BURDENED LABOR RATES

AND PROFIT FOR ALL FUTURE CONTRACT ACTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS AFFECTING THESE

ITEMS. ANY DEVIATIONS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS TABLE WILL SOLELY BE AT THE

GOVERNMENT'S DISCRETION. ( Labor Categories for definitions)

IN UTILIZING THE CPFF RATES FOR FUTURE AWARDS, NOTHING HIGHER THAN THE PROPOSED

CONUS RATES HEREIN WILL BE USED FOR FORMATION OF FIXED FEES. THE ESTIMATED

AMOUNT MAY VARY BASED ON EXPECTED INCURRED COST (COST REALISM), BUT THE

AWARDED RATES WILL BE CONTRACTUALLY BINDING “NOT TO EXCEED”(NTE) RATES FOR

FORMATION OF FIXED FEES. DEVIATIONS WILL ONLY OCCUR AT THE GOVERNMENT’S SOLE

DISCRETION

IF PRACTICABLE THE OFFEROR MAY FILL IN THEIR VERSION ON THE CORRESPONDING LABOR

CATEGORIES FOR CLARIFICATION DURING EVALUATION. IF THE CONTRACTOR OR OFFEROR

DOES NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOY A LABOR CLASSIFICATION POSITION; THE OFFEROR MUST

PLACE A RATE IN THE TABLE.

ALL LABOR CATEGORIES FOR ALL YEARS MUST BE POPULATED. DO NOT LEAVE PRICED

CELLS BLANK, EVEN IF DUPLICATIVE OR ONLY LOOSELY MATCHED TO ACTUAL CATEGORIES.

APPLY BEST MATCH PRACTICABLE. DO NOT USE ZEROES.

Responsibility Level I Level 2 Level 3 Apprentice Journeyman Master Assistant Associate Mentor/Master Beginner Advanced Expert Learner Practitioner Trainer

Complexity of Task Assignment Works closely with more senior staff. Works on projects of minimal complexity.

Works on many phases or sub-tasks of project or entire projects of moderate complexity Works on multiple highly complex major projects requiring innovative, original solutions

Scope/Impact Contributes to milestones Results impact project/program completion. Results are key to successful completion of major projects/programs

Technical Depth and Breadth Knows and applies basic concepts and techniques of the profession.

Experienced with a number of systems. Expert in at least one area or system. Working knowledge of a number of other areas of specialization. Technical accomplishments are documented within the lab.

Is a expert on multiple systems under specialty and with a detailed understanding of how multiple systems interact.

Develops innovative solutions to unique problems. Professional abilities & technical accomplishments are recognized throughout the lab and within the professional community in the area of expertise.

Supervision Works under close supervision. Works under general supervision. Works mostly independently with minimal supervision.

Review Work reviewed frequently Work reviewed at project milestones &/or on completion. Work is reviewed infrequently. Outcomes reviewed by organizational management/head.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills Able to communicate clearly in writing (e.g. email, memos, explanations, drawings) and explain work to his/her supervisor and others in the group. Can work effectively with peers.

Able to effectively train his/her work group and effectively lead work teams within the work group. Able to give effective presentations to general audiences and write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for lab consumption.

Able to effectively train people outside his/her work group. Able to give effective presentations to critical/high level customers and effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organizational teams. Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.

Education and Experience HS diploma/ Technical School/ Associates or Bachelors Degree from an accredited university.

Bachelors Degree from an accredited university. Bachelors Degree from an accredited university + 4 years of experience

Responsibility Subject Matter Expert (Senior) Subject Matter Expert (Principal)

Complexity of Task Assignment Works on multiple major projects of the highest complexity requiring forefront-of-the-field, innovative solutions.

Works on multiple major projects requiring innovative solutions that advance the technical field

Scope/Impact Results have a critical impact on the objectives and goals of the lab.

Results have a prolonged impact on the Lab's mission. Performance affects the Lab's scientific/technical image.

Technical Depth and Breadth

Consistently demonstrates extremely high levels of technical knowledge, ingenuity and creativity. Develops and applies advanced technologies, engineering principles, theories and concepts. Broad knowledge about the design and operation of systems outside of specialty. Widely recognized as a technical expert within the professional community. Accomplishments contribute to state of the art field in the of expertise both within and outside the lab.

Distinguished record of creativity and innovation. Advances engineering principles, theories and concepts. Recognized as an authority in a field of engineering.

Supervision Self -supervising within guidance and expectations of divisional management.

Self -supervising within expectations of senior management.

Review Acts independently at the organizational level. Outcomes reviewed by organizational head

Acts independently at the top organizational level. Outcomes reviewed by top Lab management.

Communication/Interpersonal Skills

Able to effectively train people outside his/her work group. Able to give effective presentations to critical/high level customers and effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organizational teams. Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.

Able to effectively train people outside his/her work group. Able to give effective presentations to critical/high level customers and effectively represent work group on review panels and cross-organizational teams. Can write convincing proposals and reports with all necessary backup material for external consumption.

Education and Experience BS/BA + 10 years of experience or Post graduate Degree BS/BA + 15 years of experience or Post graduate Degree

Labor Classifications Subject Matter Expert (Senior) Subject Matter Expert (Principal) Systems Engineer I-III Integrator QC Technician I-III Logistics Specialist Program Manager Technical Manager Contracts Manager Production Engineer Manufacturing Manager Administrative Support Hardware Engineer Project Administrator Network Engineer I-III Electrical Engineer I-III Mechanical Engineer I-III Systems Analyst I-III Designer Technical Writer Technician Fabricator Quality Assurance Officer Quality Assurance Technician Quality Control Officer Supply Chain Manager

Warehouse Lead

Warehouse Technician

Configuration Manager

Test Analyst Software Engineer I-III The Software Engineer provides software solutions by studying information needs, conferring with users, and studying systems flow, data usage, and work processes. Investigates problem areas. ... Prepares and installs solutions by determining and designing system specifications, standards, and programming

Labor Classification Key

Types/titles

Types/titles Position, office or honor. Post-nominal letters, post-Nominal initials, or post nominal titles. Academic Credentials (degrees) i.e. PhD, EdD, FdENG, MBA, or Meng.

*Any zeroed out columns will result in a non-responsive proposal. Do not add labor categories or change worksheet columns or rows. If practicable the Offeror may fill in their version on the corresponding labor categories for clarification during evaluation. If the contractor or offeror does not currently employ a labor classification position;

the offeror must place a rate in the table. The government will take one composite NTE rate per labor category per year and will apply to all members of the offeror's team (including the prime offeror, inter-divisions, and all subcontractors). No additional labor rate categories will be evaluated for award. This table shall be contractually binding for all fully burdened labor rates for all future contract actions and modifications affecting these items. Any deviations or modifications to this table will solely be at the government's discretion

Labor Description

The QC Technician inspects completed deliverables by using statistical sampling techniques such as IAW Mil-Std 105D and following printed procedures to evaluate the quality deliverables The Integrators is responsible for the design, build, synthesize and implement technological applications that are customized to meet an organization's needs

BS/BA + 15 years of experience or Post graduate Degree BS/BA + 10 years of experience or Post graduate Degree

The Systems Engineer is responsible for the coordination of all contributing disciplines and resources in the completion of projects or management of the program

The Network Engineer is responsible for networking architecture and design

The Logistics Specialist is responsible for the monitoring, adherence, and execution of the overall Logistics Management program

The Technical Manager is responsible for managing the engineering activities and will manage resources as necessary to accomplish the scope of large technical contracts

The Test Analyst role is responsible for initially identifying and subsequently defining the required tests, monitoring the test coverage and evaluating the overall quality experienced when testing the Target Test Items.

The Configuration Manager will Identify, organize, and control software and hardware configuration changes. Identify and coordinate processes for version management, system build, backup and recovery, archiving, and change management. Support and facilitate auditing and reporting

The Project Administrator supports the Program Manager in the management of program related tasks

The Production Engineer is responsible for planning, implementing, evaluating and controlling production processes to ensure maximum productivity

The Warehouse Lead will conduct and lead other warehouse personnel on receiving, stocking, kitting, issuing of parts, warehouse management, GFE inventory and storage, packing, and shipping of materials

The Warehouse Technician will execute processes involved in receiving shipments from the freight forwarder including the unloading of parts, auditing the packing list to the parts received, transporting parts as needed for Quality Control (QC) inspection then returning them to the warehouse, stocking parts on the shelves, labeling and barcoding, pulling parts for issuance or for kitting

The Quality Control Officer (QCO) ensures that the system hardware deliverables are reliable and of high quality The Supply Chain Manager is responsible for managing the execution of Supply Chain Tasks including but not limited to: Tasking Supply Chain Personnel in their duties and responsibilities, vendor relations, market research, communication, meetings and reporting

The Program Manager manages the overall program planning for technical and contractual efforts.

The Electrical Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, development, evaluation and operation of electrical principles, models and processes

The QA Technician supports the Quality Assurance Officer (QAO) with the implementation of the Quality Assurance Management Plan

The Mechanical Engineer supports existing and future systems to include design analysis, design of new or modification packages, development of engineering projects, and integration of mechanical and electro-mechanical components, subsystems and systems The System Analyst provides assessment of systems, including equipment, logistics support, human/machine interfaces and documentation

The Technical Writer develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, instruction manuals, catalogs, and other technical publications concerned with engineering or related technical disciplines

The Fabricator is responsible for cable assembly per specifications, instructions and travelers The QAO plans and executes the QA program with organizational freedom, authority, and independence to objectively evaluate and report on project activities

The Hardware Engineer is responsible for updating the computer system's components, layout and design for increased efficiency.

The Administrative Support is responsible for generating reports, transcribe minutes from meetings, create presentations, and conduct research The Manufacturing Manger manages manufacturing technicians to assemble, test and implement tasks to produce subassemblies or units

The Technician is responsible for the assembly of units using proper techniques and tools.

The Designer provides drafting and drawing expertise for the mechanical design of systems for internal use and required deliverables

The Contract Manager provides direct support to the Program and is responsible for ensuring that the execution of the task complies with all the provisions of the contract, as well supports all contractual changes involving Program scope, cost or delivery

CONTRACTOR LABOR RATE MATRIX

Notes and Instructions:

REQUEST THE OFFEROR PROVIDE CONTRACTOR

COMPANY EQUIVALENT LABOR TITLES FOR THE

FOLLOWING GOVERNMENT DEFINED LABOR

CATEGORIES (See Attachment - Labor Categories for definitions) Please fill in the FY years with applicable

Labor Categories CONTRACTOR EQUIVALENTS FY2026 FY2027 FY2028 FY2029 FY2030 FY 2031 FY 2032

Subject Matter Expert (Senior) Subject Matter Expert (Principal) Integrator Program Manager Project Administrator Contract Manager Quality Assurance Officer Technical Manager Manufacturing Manager Quality Control Officer Supply Chain Manager Warehouse Lead Administrative Support System Analyst I System Analyst II System Analyst IIII Logistics Specialist I Logistics Specialist II Logistics Specialist III Systems Engineer I Systems Engineer II Systems Engineer III Production Engineer I Production Engineer II Production Engineer III Hardware Engineer I Hardware Engineer II Hardware Engineer III Network Engineer I Network Engineer II Network Engineer III Mechanical Engineer I Mechanical Engineer II Mechanical Engineer III Technician I Technician II Technician III Technical Writer I Technical Writer II Technical Writer III Quality Control Technician Quality Assurance Technician Warehouse Technician Designer Fabricator Configuartion Manager Test Analyst Software Engineer I Software Engineer II Software Engineer III Electrical Engineer I Electrical Engineer II Electrical Engineer III

Fee (CPFF) Profit (FFP) FCCOM (if applicable, already included in burdened rates above)

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