AFNWC Technical Order Support and Logistics Management Administrative Support

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The solicitation has been issued.  Please see Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice for FA9401-15-R-8019,  AFNWC Technical Order Support and Logistics Management Administrative Support.

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The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center Contracting Division (AFNWC/PZID), Kirtland AFB, NM intends to issue a solicitation for Technical Order Support and Logistics Management Administrative Support on or about 15 Jan 15.

The acquisition will be full and open competition (not a small business set-aside), using FAR Part 12 commercial procedures. All CLINS will be firm-fixed price except for the travel CLINs which will be cost reimbursable. The proposals will be evaluated using the Price Performance Tradeoff method. The contracts will have a one month transition, 11 month Basic Period and four one-year options.

It is the government's intent to issue a single solicitation with two separate Performance Work Statements (PWS): one for Technical Order Support and one for Logistics Management Administrative Support. Two separate contracts will be awarded.If an offeror chooses to propose to both efforts, the offeror will need to submit two separate proposals. If a single offeror is awarded both efforts, two separate contracts will still be issued.

The Estimated Milestone Schedule:
Pre-Solicitation Notice: 19 DEC 14
Issue Solicitation: 15 JAN 15
Responses Due: 17 FEB 15
Clarifications/Discussions, if required: 4 MAR 15
Award: NLT 31 MAR 15
Transition Period: 1 APR 15-30 APR 15
Contract Start: 1 MAY 15

Technical Order Support:The primary purpose of this effort is to support and assist the Government in developing and maintaining Air Force Nuclear Weapons Technical Orders (TO). This includes template development, writing, editing, graphic maintenance, quality assurance, preparation in digital format, distribution and assist with TO Library management. Primary programs utilized are ADOBE Frame Maker ll, Adobe Photoshop, and Adobe Illustrator. See the attached Draft PWS for Technical Order Support for more information.

Logistics Management Administrative Support: The primary purpose of this effort is to support and assist the AFNWC Service Logistics Agents. This includes scheduling and preparing for meetings, taking meeting minutes, tracking and documenting actions, performing follow-up for post meeting activities and budget management. This effort also requires basic research, analysis, and reporting of nuclear logistics and weapons information utilizing DOD automated systems. See the attached Draft PWS for Technical Order Support for more information.

Location: The performance of this effort will occur in AFNWC facilities at Kirtland AFB, NM.

Restrictions on Performance by Foreign Citizens (i.e. those holding non-US Passports):Foreign participation is not permitted on this requirement. The information/materials accessed during performance of this effort is "Export Controlled." The information and materials provided pursuant to or resulting from this effort are restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) 22 C.F.R. Parts 120-130 or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 C.F.R. Parts 730-774, which control the export of sensitive technical data. Technology developed under the subject effort may be subject to US export-control laws and regulations. These laws restrict the transfer, by any means, of certain types of items information and technology to unauthorized persons, The award of a government contract does not negate the contractor's responsibility to comply with export control requirements under the Arms Export Control Act (Department of State) or the Export Administration Regulations (Department of Commerce). Potential security risks/export violations may occur when contractors employ foreign nationals or outsource portions for the contract's statement of work. The transfer of sensitive or critical unclassified technology to foreign national without approved export license is a violation of the ARMS Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act.

Security Clearance:Contractor Personnel must be US Citizens and possess a SECRET security clearance at time of contract performance start and must be eligible for Critical Nuclear Weapon Design Information (CNWDI); RD/FRD, and NATO ATOMAL access.

SAM: All prospective contractors must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for contract award. For registration, got to http://www.sam.gov and follow the instructions.