AFICA Initial Flight Training (IFT)

Added: Apr 06, 2016 3:19 pm ------------------------------------------------------------

The security requirements (Attachment 11 & Appendix A-9) have been posted to the RFP post. This information is only to be viewed by vendors who are preparing a proposal for the IFT requirement. This information is not to be shared with non-essential personnel or parties without a need to know. Vendors need to request explicit access through the FBO post. If access is not given by the next business day, contact the Contracting Officer and alternatives directly.

Added: Apr 01, 2016 4:48 pm UPDATE 1 APRIL 2016

The RFP for IFT has been posted however the Government is experiencing technical difficulties posting the security requirements (Attachment 11 & Appendix A-9). The Government will make both documents available to interested vendors as soon as possible.

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UPDATE 3 MARCH 2016

Presolicitation Notice for Initial Flight Training

Initial Flight Training
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 Initial Flight Training (IFT) Services.  This is a pre-solicitation notice for an acquisition to provide non-personal services for personnel to conduct and support IFT 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 IFT program is to ensure each student graduates with the confidence and aviation skills necessary to complete Undergraduate Flying Training.  The contractor shall perform in accordance with the standards outlined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) as posted with the Request for Proposal (RFP).  The contractor shall provide all personnel, aircraft, facilities and equipment necessary to provide IFT for pilots, remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) pilots, combat systems officers (CSO) and international military students (IMS).  The workload estimates will be provided with the solicitation.  Contractor will provide all flight training (academic and flying), flying and maintenance scheduling, flying training area management, aircraft maintenance, security, lodging, airport transportation and food service for all students.  A Government Environmental Assessment will be required to be performed prior to the start of contract performance. 

A single Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will result from the solicitation.  The contract will provide for one five (5) year base period (including a six (6) month mobilization period), one three (3) year option period and one two (2) year option period.  The (RFP) is anticipated to be released in March 2016.  Offerors will be given 90 days for proposal preparation except for past performance which will be required to be submitted 45 days after issuance of RFP.  This will be an electronic solicitation release.  No hard copies will be mailed.  Solicitation, amendments, and other miscellaneous documents will be posted to Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website http://www.fbo.gov under FBO reference number FA3002-15-R-IFT.  The RFP number is FA3002-16-R-0004.  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 a Full 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 4 Mar 11, 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 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code in the System for Award Management (SAM) database is required.  To register, go to http://www.sam.gov.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 611512.  The small business size standard is $27.5 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 Administrators:
Primary POC: Kevin Grant, (210) 652-6904, kevin.grant.10@us.af.mil

Contracting Officer:
Alternate POC: Stephen Pritchett, (210) 652-7860, stephen.pritchett@us.af.mil

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UPDATE 3 SEPTEMBER 2015

The Air Force is currently planning the source selection and intends to issue draft RFP documents on or about 18 Sep 15 with 30 days allowed for responses.  The draft documents will include the draft PWS, CLIN structure, Instructions to Offerors (section L) and Basis for Award (section M) for meaningful feedback and questions from industry.  The purpose is to ensure the requirement is clear and unambiguous to promote  competition, thus driving innovations and cost savings for this program.  The issuance of the final RFP is still planned to be released in the fall of 2015.

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UPDATE 18 JUNE 2015

This notice is to provide an update to the estimated date the RFP is anticipated to be issued.  The RFP is anticipated to be issued approximately October 2015.  A synopsis will be issued approximately 15 days prior to the release of the RFP.  The Government anticipates issuing a draft RFP between now and when the final RFP is expected to be issued to allow industry feedback.

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UPDATE 24 APRIL 2015

This notice is to provide the estimated date the RFP is anticipated to be issued and field any further questions from industry concerning this requirement.

The RFP is anticipated to be issued approximately 30 June 2015.  A synopsis will be issued approximately 15 days prior to the release of the RFP.  If there is a lengthy delay of the issuing of the RFP, a revised notice may be posted with a new anticipated date of release.

All questions/correspondence submitted must be submitted in writing through the AFICA 338th SCONS IFT Contracting Officer, Stephen Pritchett.  Questions and answers will be posted to this announcement unless the information to be transmitted is marked proprietary by the offeror IAW FAR 3.104.

Submit questions to Kevin Grant at kevin.grant.10@us.af.mil and Cc Stephen Pritchett at stephen.pritchett@us.af.mil.  Questions will be accepted until further notice. 

Added: Dec 12, 2014 4:33 pm This is a Request For Information (RFI) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.215-3 - Request for Information or Solicitation for Planning Purposes (Oct 1997). Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Only United States companies will be considered for contract award.

Caution:
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for conducting IFT for AETC. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

Introduction:
1. This request for information (RFI) includes a description of the IFT requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company's capability.
2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company's capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the Government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
3. Marketing materials are considered an insufficient response to this RFI. Please limit responses to no more than 15 pages, and identify a representative to support further Government inquiries and requests for clarification of the information provided, if needed. Respondents should indicate which portions of their responses are proprietary and should mark them accordingly.
4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
5. The Government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price contract could come from these efforts. For purposes of this RFI, the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 611512, Flight Training, and the small business size standard is $27.5 Million in annual gross receipts.

Purpose:
1. We are conducting market research to determine:
a. What sources are capable of conducting the full range of operations associated with IFT (flying operations, academics, aircraft maintenance, billeting, dining, security, etc.).
b. Potential training locations.
c. What efficiencies can be gained through different approaches to all aspects of the IFT requirements.
Description: (for a more detailed description please reference the attached draft performance work statement (PWS)
IFT is the first step in the Air Force Undergraduate Flying Training (UFT) process. IFT provides ground training and 10 sorties/13.8 hours (Combat Systems Officer (CSO) syllabus), 14 sorties/18 hours (pilot syllabus), and 27 sorties/39.3 hours (Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) syllabus) of flight instruction to students in preparation for Undergraduate CSO Training (UCSOT), Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (SUPT), and Undergraduate RPA raining (URT).
Initial Flight Training Program Objective:
The overall objective of the flying program is to enhance the IFT students' ability to succeed in UFT by beginning the development of the student's aviation skills and ability to learn in a UFT-like environment while motivating the students for aviation careers.
Student Load.
The student load may vary from 750 per year to 1950 per year for pilot, CSO and RPA candidates. Class sizes may vary from 30 to 100 students/class with 18 classes/year.
Contractor Requirements. The contractor will provide:
1. Support for the following required flying missions, to include but not limited to: IFT student training sorties, new hire training sorties, military flight instructor (MFI) flight check and check ride preparation sorties (initial and recurring flight checks should normally be flown as local student profile sorties), flight instructor Buddy IP, AETCI 11-219, Initial Flight Screening, and MFI continuation training (CT) required sorties. The Contractor is required to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements under Code of Federal Regulations, Title 14, Part 61.
2. Identically configured / standardized types of aircraft to execute this contract. If the Contractor uses more than one type of aircraft, students shall be restricted to the type of aircraft in which they begin training. The minimum IFT aircraft specifications are listed in the draft IFT Performance Work Statement.
3. The academic portion of the IFT program to include the academic courseware/curriculums to support the IFT syllabuses.
4. Security or arrange to have security provided for all on campus personnel, training facilities and aircraft.
5. Crash/fire/rescue/ ambulance or arrange to have crash/fire/rescue/ ambulance provided at the primary and auxiliary airfields.
6. Office space for the military personnel assigned to the 1 FTS.
7. Lodging and meal service, without charge to the students, while the students attend IFT.
8. Access, without charge to the students, to a running track or an open area with a running circuit, and access to a gym environment possessing both aerobic and weight training equipment. In accordance with training syllabus requirements, three to four hours per week will be allocated to supervised, physical conditioning.
9. A means to transport students between the training facilities and nearby airports that provide scheduled airline service.
10. Other requirements explained in the draft IFT PWS.
Note: IFT is an evolving program. Requirements identified in the PWS may require modification as the program changes. Changes may include adjustment of flight hours, mutually agreed upon changes to the workload estimates, student class sizes, certification requirements, changes to the Government provided syllabuses, and other modifications as necessary to ensure an effective flight training program.

Location: The training will be conducted at location(s) determined by the contractor.

Summary:
The Government intends on conducting an industry day. Information about industry day will be made available as plans are finalized.
It is the Government's intention to identify sources that can meet the criteria listed above and in the PWS. All interested business concerns shall indicate interest in responding to this RFI by providing a completed Contractor Capability Survey (below) to 338 SCONS, Mr. Kevin Grant, kevin.grant.10@us.af.mil. NLT 4:00 pm CST on 7 February 2015. Any questions about this RFI need to be submitted NLT 9 January 2015.
NOTE: This RFI is for research purposes only, no decision to pursue an acquisition or identification of a contracting organization to be responsible for an acquisition has been made. This information is for market research only. This is not a Request for Proposal (RFP), solicitation or an indication that the Government will contract for this requirement. The Government will not pay for information received in response to this RFI and is in no way obligated by the information received.