AFICA Battlefield Airman (BA) Military Freefall (MFF)

This notice is to:
a. Provide “Round 3” of responses to additional questions to the Request for Proposal (RFP).
b. Issue Amendment 4 to the RFP and extend the proposal due date from 17 May 17 @ 3:00 PM local CST to 23 May 17 @ 3:00 PM local CST.
c. Incorporate revisions to the RFP Attachment 2, Section L.  
Notes:
Vendors are required to acknowledge all Amendments on or before proposal submission. 
Revisions for Amendment 0004 RFP Attachments are highlighted in yellow.
Vendors are responsible for ensuring access is obtained to view secure documents.

Special Notice:
As of 05 May 17, three (3) Amendments have been issued for FA3002-16-R-0023.
Amendment 01 Documents are located in the package titled Amendment 1
Amendment 02 Documents are located in the package titled Amendment Package
Amendment 03 Documents are located in the package titled Amendment 2
* Vendors are required to acknowledge all Amendments on or before proposal submission.

This notice is to:
a. Provide “Round 2” of responses to the unanswered questions received in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP). All questions have now been addressed.
b. Issue Amendment 0003 to the RFP to revise CLIN structure by adding CLIN 0005, Aircraft Fuel and to incorporate revisions to the RFP Attachment 1, PWS and Attachment 2, Section L.  
Notes:
Vendors are required to acknowledge all Amendments on or before proposal submission. Revisions for Amendment 0003 RFP Attachments are highlighted in green.
Vendors are responsible for ensuring access is obtained to view secure documents.

This notice is to:
a. Provide “Round 1” of responses to the questions received in response to the Request for Proposal (RFP) (See Amendment Package). Unaddressed requests/questions will be addressed as soon as possible.
b. Issue Amendment 2* (See Amendment Package) to the RFP to extend the proposal due date to 17 May 17, 3:00PM local CST and to incorporate revisions** to RFP attachments.
c. Add a secure package for vendors to access USSOCOM MANUAL 350-3 (See FOUO Document package). Vendors will need to request secure access to view the manual.
Notes:
* Vendors are required to acknowledge all Amendments on or before proposal submission
** Revisions in RFP attachments are highlighted in grey.
*** Vendors are responsible for ensuring access is obtained to view secure documents.

The purpose of Amendment-0001 is to:

 a. Extend the RFP due date from 05:00 PM CST 25 April 2017 to 03:00 PM CST 02 May 2017.  The RFP due date will be extended due to FedBizOpps website experiencing technical difficulties. Vendors were experiencing the inability to access explicit documents.  All Security documents were re-posted as of 29 Mar 17 and vendors should now have the ability to request access to explicit documents.

 b. Attachment 8 - Past Performance Information and Attachment 9 - Past Performance Questionnaire have been replaced with editable versions.  In addition, Attachment 9 was revised to remove the statement “NOTE:  Please clearly mark above which area(s) this PPQ addresses.” From the top of page 2.  PDF versions of Attachment 9 which have already been sent to the contracting office will be accepted. 

 Special Note: There will be two (2) Attachment 9’s. The 1st Attachment 9 is in PDF format [page one (1) of seven (7)]. This is the Contracting Officer’s signature which is formatted in PDF format for security purposes.  The 2nd Attachment 9 is an editable Word Document.

 Additional requests/questions will be addressed in a future separate posting after the question deadline has expired.

AFICA - Battlefield Airman (BA) Military Freefall (MFF) - Secure access to Security Information
FBO is experiencing technical difficulties. Vendors are reporting issues with accessing the link posted on 10 Mar 17 which allows vendors to request access to the Security Information items for the BA MFF requirement.  A work order has been submitted.  We ask that vendors continue to monitor FBO for changes.  Once the technical issues have been resolved, vendors should be able to access the link and request secure access to the documents or find instructions on how to gain certification required for access. Vendors should be aware of the following actions required in order to access the secure documents:
1.  The vendor must be certified by the Joint Certification Program (JCP) which is administered by the Defense Logistic Information Service (DLIS) in order to be eligible to download the secure documents via FBO.
2.  If not already certified, the vendor will need to apply for a JCP Certification by completing and submitting a DD2345 form. This DD2345 form and instructions for submission can be found at
https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx
3.  While FBO does not control the certification process, FBO receives a daily update of those companies certified for the JCP. You can search the JCP list to see if your company is certified at
https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx
4.  Once your company is JCP certified, you should be able to request and gain access to the Secure packages on FBO.
Note: It normally takes 2-3 days for vendors to be granted access after the application has been completed and submitted to JCP via DLIS.  It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure required documentation is submitted for certification.  Once certified, it is the vendor's responsibility to log back into FBO and access the BA MFF Security Information items link and request access to the secure documents.  If certification is verified by FBO, the system will then generate an email to the contracting office for approval to view the Security Information items.   If your organization continues to have issues with viewing the link for the Security Information items, please contact the Points of Contact below for further assistance.

Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA), 338th Specialized Contracting Squadron (SCONS)/PKD, JBSA-Randolph, TX intends to award a single award, firm-fixed price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, with a five (5) year ordering period, to provide a CONUS Battlefield Airmen (BA) Military Free Fall (MFF) contractor provided turn-key operation for training to include: lodging, meals, transportation, instructors and support personnel for the delivery of the Air Force (AF) MFF Parachutist Course (MFFPC).  

A full and open competitive, best value, subjective tradeoff source selection will be conducted IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15.3, Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS) Part 215.3, Air Force Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFFARS) Part 5315.3, and the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures.  See attached written Solicitation No. FA3002-16-R-0023 and attachments (total 12) for additional information and instructions.

Any questions, concerns, and/or requests for clarification to this notice or requirement must be submitted in writing, via email, to the Point of Contracts (POCs) identified below no later than 07 Apr 17/ 5:00 PM (CST).  The RFP closing date and time is no later than 25 Apr 2017 / 5:00 PM (CST).

It is the responsibility of each offeror to continue to monitor and review this posting for potential notices of RFP amendments, updates, Questions & Answers, or changes to current information. Failure to respond to the electronically posted RFP and any amendments prior to the due date and time for receipt of offers may render an offer as non-responsive and will result in rejection.

This solicitation includes two Security Information items (PWS Appendix A-7 and RFP Attachment 10) containing information that is only to be viewed by vendors who are preparing a proposal for this requirement.  A separate posting for access request will be issued immediately after the issuance of the RFP.  This information is not to be shared with non-essential personnel or parties without a need to know. If access is not given by the next business day, contact the Contracting Officer and alternatives directly.

Primary POC: Contract Administrator - Tina WatsonTarver, (210) 652-1358, tina.watsontarver.1@us.af.mil 

Alternate POC: Contracting Officer - Jaclyn Rodriguez, (210) 652-4259, jaclyn.rodriguez@us.af.mil

Battlefield Airman Military Free Fall
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. This notice fulfills the transmittal of synopsis per FAR 5.203(a) and 5.204.
 

Contracting Office Address
Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) 338 SCONS/PKD 2021 First Street West, JBSA Randolph, TX, 78150-4302

Description/Requirement
338 SCONS/PKD, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) Randolph, TX is conducting an acquisition for Battlefield Airman Military Free Fall (BA MFF) Training.  This is a pre-solicitation notice for an acquisition to provide non-personal services for personnel to conduct and support BA MFF training at a contractor selected facility.  This notice does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.  (Note: The description herein is a summary of the required services and is not intended to be all-inclusive).

The overall mission of the BA MFF program is to provide MFF training as an initial skills course that provides academic, ground, vertical wind tunnel/simulation, and military freefall training to first time jumpers that meets United States Special Operations Command/United States Army Special Operations Command (USSOCOM/USASOC) curriculum requirements.  Currently training is being provided for 140 students per year at Yuma, AZ.  However, the Air Force (AF) has a need to train up to 300 students per year.  This contract will be for approximately 160 students per year to supplement the existing Military Freefall courses and any number of students above the current total AF requirement of 300.  Should training for the Air Force at Yuma, AZ be reduced or eliminated, the student load may surge to the full 300 students per year.

A single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will result from the solicitation.  The contract will provide for one five (5) year ordering period (including a four (4) month mobilization period).  The (RFP) is anticipated to be released on or about 10 Feb 2017.  This will be an electronic solicitation release.  No hard copies of the solicitation will be mailed.  Solicitation, amendments, and other miscellaneous documents will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website http://www.fbo.gov, reference RFP number FA3002-16-R-0023.  It is the responsibility of each offeror to review the web page for notice of amendments, updates, or changes to current information.  This requirement will be conducted using Full and Open competition procedures.  The Government anticipates significant subcontracting activity under this contract.  A Source Selection will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15 and evaluated using the Tradeoff Source Selection Process. 

The Source Selection will be conducted at AFICA 338 SCONS, JBSA Randolph, TX in accordance with FAR Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, Defense FAR Supplement Part 215.3, Source Selection, OSD/AT&L Memorandum, dated 01 Apr 16, Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, Air Force FAR Supplement (AFFARS) Part 5315, Contracting by Negotiation, AFFARS Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, Source Selection and AFICA Mandatory Procedures 5315.3, Source Selection.

In order to be eligible for award, registration under the correct NAICS code in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is required.  To register, go to http://www.sam.gov.  The NAICS code for this solicitation is 611699.  The small business size standard is $11 million.  There will be no public bid opening.  Directions for proposal submission will be included in Section L of the RFP, Proposal Preparation Instructions.

Restrictions regarding foreign bidders may be placed on the contract.  Foreign bidders are instructed to indicate interest in the procurement to the Contracting Officer prior to submitting a proposal. 

Dates listed above are approximate and included for reference only.
Actual dates will be specified in the solicitation. 

Any questions regarding this notice shall be directed to a POC that is listed below.  Contact with Government personnel other than the POC listed below by a potential offeror or their employees regarding this acquisition is strictly prohibited. 

Contract Administrator:
Primary POC: Tina WatsonTarver, (210) 652-1358, tina.watsontarver.1@us.af.mil

Contracting Officer:
Alternate POC: Jaclyn Rodriguez, (210) 652-4259, jaclyn.rodriguez@us.af.mil

RFI Questions and Answers:  This update is to offer access to answers for questions received in response to the Request for Information (RFI) posted on 04 Nov 16. 
Please see the following attached documents for all information pertaining to this post:
1.  BA MFF - RFI Questions and Answers
2.  Attachment 1 - Draft BA MFF PWS
3.  Attachment 2 - Draft Section L
4.  Attachment 3 - Draft Section M

These documents may change prior to the release of the final Request for Proposal (RFP).  Recommendations received are also being considered and may or may not result in additional revisions to the RFP.  Please continue to monitor this site for updates to this requirement.

Requirement Summary:  This requirement is for Military Freefall (MFF) training for Battlefield Airman (BA) personnel. MFF training is an initial skills course that provides academic, ground, vertical wind tunnel/simulation, and military freefall training to first time jumpers that meets United States Special Operations Command/United States Army Special Operations Command (USSOCOM/USASOC) curriculum requirements. 

The United States Air Force (USAF) requires instructional support and training services in the delivery of MFF parachutist training.  These services will include fully qualified MFF instructors and Contractor personnel to provide the instructional support and training services typically associated with the delivery of the AF MFF Parachutist Course (MFFPC). 

Request for Information:  This is a Follow-On Request for Information (RFI).  Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.   Responses are due NLT 3:00 pm CST on 21 Nov 16. Please see the following attached documents for all information pertaining to this RFI:

1.  BA MFF - Follow-on RFI  - 04 Nov 16
2.  Attachment 1 - Draft BA MFF PWS - 04 Nov 16
3.  Attachment 2 - Draft Section L
4.  Attachment 3 - Draft Section M
5.  Attachment 4 - Draft Pricing Model

NOTE:  This requirement was previously combined with Battlefield Airman Aircraft Lift Service Requirement and market research was performed for this requirement under the following FBO Link:
https://www.fbo.gov/notices/0b92fc8041dfb6398916a36bf65d7c43

However, The Battlefield Airman Military Freefall (MFF) and Aircraft Lift Service Requirements have been separated into two separate contract actions.  This link is only for the Battlefield Airman (BA) Military Freefall (MFF) requirement.