54H60 and 54460 Propeller Systems

  Modification issued to extend closing date to June 7, 2019 Added: Sep 18, 2018 12:29 pm Modified: May 06, 2019 3:14 pmTrack Changes This amendment is issued for the following: extend closing date to June 7, 2019
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This amendment is issued for the following:
1. "The technical proposal 25-page limitation listed in paragraph L.8.1 is amended to exclude TAB D- Surge & Sustainment; the 25-page limitations only applies to TABs A - C. However, the proposal for TAB D shall not exceed 5 pages.".

This amendment is issued for the following:
1. provide answers to questions submitted
2. Update Attachment 1 to the RFP.

The solicitation will be a tailored competitive acquisition to provide continued, but improved and expanded, supply support for the Hub & Blade Program at Warner Robins Air Logistics Center (WR-ALC) and all worldwide demands, to include Foreign Military Sales (FMS). The supplies being acquired consist of various component items to primarily support the C- 130 Hub & Blade. The associated support to be acquired includes the following supply chain management functions: purchasing, quality control, packaging, and transportation.

An on-site Field Service Representative (FSR) will be required as part of the acquisition to support the WR- ALC Prop Shop to physically interface with the United States Air Force (USAF) customer, and facilitate: improved forecasting, maintenance and production planning; expedited materiel requirements to prevent work stoppages and warranty problems; assistance with any engineering and technical issues. Operational (and FMS) customers require FSR support as well; however, the level of support for these customers is through a central email address and a 1-800 number established and maintained by the suppliers to support varying customer issues in an expedient manner.

Background:
The C-130 and P-3 aircraft 54H60 and E-2 / C-2 aircraft 54460 propeller systems have been supported by virtual prime vendor (VPV)-type contracts for the last twenty- three (23) years through various long term contracts that included tailored support for customers at WR-ALC as well as worldwide customers. For the past five years, requirements have been supported through two long-term contracts for customer direct and retail stock support; i.e. Contracts SPE4AX-14-D-9417 with United Technologies Aerospace Systems awarded in April 2014 (expires April 2019) and SPE4AX-13-D-9425 with SupplyCore awarded in June 2014 (expires June 2019).

Capability of Performance:

The supplier will be required and have the capability to:

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• Build on (or create) its supply chain with the manufacturers and/or distributors of the applicable WR-ALC & WW Hub & Blade NIINs. Having supplier arrangements in place to support the supplier-owned inventory is necessary to meet the customer's performance requirements.
  

  Have the following supply chain management competencies/capabilities: purchasing, quality control, receipt, packaging, transportation and customer service. These functions are to be performed for the WR-ALC, worldwide & FMS customers directly relate to the USAF's and Navy's needs as each of these supply chain components is necessary to successfully perform the requirements herein.

  
  Ramp up its supply chain to support DLA direct orders immediately upon contract award.
  
  

  Delivery/Performance:

  
  

  The government's delivery requirement will be 100% On-Time Delivery based on vendor provided lead-times incorporated into the contract. Performance will be subject to the following conditions:

  
  
  

  A total performance period, to include options, of five years; a three-year base period and a single, two-year option period to be exercised at the discretion of the government.

  
  

  Disincentives which will apply to the supplier's performance that fails to meet the negotiated lead-times established in the contract.

  
  An on-time delivery performance metric.
  
  

  Contract and Price Structure:

  
  

  The contract type will be an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) as the Government cannot predetermine the precise quantities of support and supplies the Government will require during the contract period, but a recurring need is anticipated. The Government will commit to no more than a minimum dollar guarantee under this IDIQ arrangement. It is the Contracting Officer (KO) decision that the subject acquisition be executed using FAR Part 12 Commercial Item Acquisition IAW FAR 2.101(1)(i), (1)(ii) and (3)(i) (references applicable to the supply requirement) and IAW FAR 2.101(5)(i), 5(ii) and (6)(ii) (references applicable to the associated support requirements):

  
  
  

  WR-ALC, WW & FMS Supplies Unit Prices (U/Ps) shall by priced by NSN for each year of the contract

  
  S & S U/Ps shall be priced by S & S NSN for each year of the contract and include all requirements associated with S & S as specified in the S & S clauses and provisions
  
  

  Key Assumptions:

  
  
  

  100% Small Business Set Aside

  
  

  Government will secure non-manufacturer waiver

  
  

  Direct Delivery Contract

  
  

  Firm Fixed price and delivery order Contract

  
  

  Competitive Contract utilizing FAR Part 12

  
  Contract Length 5 years (3 year base with a two one year options)
  
  

  Government will provide space at WR-ALC for FSR

  
  

  Bill of Materials:

  
  

  The NIINs associated for this action are included in the posted solicitation as Attachment J-1.

  
  

  Selection Criteria:

  
  

  Technical

  
  o The technical factor will include four subfactors: Program Management, Program Execution, Quality System, and Surge & Sustainment.
  

  Past Performance

  
  Price
  
  

  The non-price factors (i.e. Technical and Past Performance) will be listed in descending order of importance. Technical and Past Performance, when combined, will be significantly more important than price. Technical subfactors will be equal in importance.

  
  
  
  

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