AFOTEC Test Services (ATS)

The purpose of this amendment is to post the Request for Proposal (RFP), FA7046-16-R-0003, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Test Services (ATS), Amendment 4.  Change Pages to be submitted by 11 August 2017 at 12:00 PM. 

ATS RFP Amendment 3 Questions and Answers as of 18 July 2017.

The purpose of this amendment is to post the Request for Proposal (RFP), FA7046-16-R-0003, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Test Services (ATS), Amendment 3.  Change Pages to be submitted by 28 July 2017 at 2:00 PM. 

ATS RFP Amendment 2 Questions and Answers as of 27 March 2017.

The purpose of this amendment is to post the Request for Proposal (RFP), FA7046-16-R-0003, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Test Services (ATS), Amendment 2.  Change Pages to be submitted by 31 March 2017 at 2:00 PM. 

The purpose of this amendment is to modify the RFP, extend the response date and post the Questions and Answers document.

Per Section L Para 5.2, each offeror is requested to submit the Past Performance Volume Information as outlined in para 5.4.4.1 Table.  With the proposal extension, the Past Performance Volume will be due 14 days prior to 1 February17.

The purpose of this amendment is to modify the RFP, extend the response date and post the Questions and Answers document.

IAW "Solicitation 1" SECTION L - ATTACHMENT L5, Offerors must use the Past Performance Information (PPI) Tool in order to electronically submit the PPI portion of the Past Performance Volume.   The "ppitool.accdb" link is available under "All Files/Notice Details/Solicitation 2" for the ATS RFP.

PPI tool

The purpose of this amendment is to post the Request for Proposal (RFP), FA7046-16-R-0003, Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Test Services (ATS).  Proposals shall be submitted by 23 January 2016 at 2:00 PM. 

A bidder's library is currently available in FBO. Interested parties will be required to request access to the bidder's library as it will be restricted due to the sensitivity of information.

AFOTEC Test Services (ATS) Response to Draft RFP Questions as of 17 Nov 16.

AFOTEC Test Services (ATS) Industry Day Questions and Answers and the attendees, both in person and via WebEx.

Attached are the AFOTEC Test Services (ATS) Industry Day briefing slides.  ATS Industry Day will be held on 9 June 2016 in Albuquerque, NM.

For those that have a sheduled one-on-one meeting, please arrive/return approximately 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

If you have any questions regarding industry day, please contact Ms. Linda Buix, linda.buix@us.af.mil, 505-846-1955.

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Kirtland AFB, NM, intends to conduct an Industry Day for AFOTEC Test Services (ATS), proposed Solicitation FA7046-16-R-0003. The attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for industry's review prior to Industry Day in order to prepare questions or comments. The purpose of the Industry Day is to provide industry with the opportunity to learn about AFOTEC and the proposed ATS requirement.

Industry Day is a mechanism where potential offerors can gain more insight into AFOTEC's proposed ATS acquisition, ask questions about the requirement, and meet one-on-one with the Acquisition Team. Immediately following the ATS Industry Day, pre-arranged one-on-one appointments will be held with the ATS acquisition team. Potential offerors need not participate in the ATS Industry Day as a prerequisite for responding to the final Request for Proposal (RFP). The draft RFP or any subsequent event does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to purchase or acquire services. The Government will not pay for data or time expended to respond to this notice and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP or award a contract as a result of this notice.

All information provided in response to this notification will be used for informational, market research and planning purposes only. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary. The United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred for any activities related to this announcement.  Written questions sent by email to the Government's point-of-contact may be considered at any time prior to and during, the ATS Industry Day.

Venue Information

The Industry Day will be held:

Date: 09 June 2016

Time: 0900-1600 MDT

Location: 2350 Alamo Avenue SE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM (approximately 1.4 miles from

Albuquerque Sunport Airport), map attached.

Reservations are requested, but not required to attend ATS Industry Day. Following the ATS Briefing, 30 minutes time slots to meet with the acquisition team are available.  To submit a reservation and/or to reschedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact: Ms. Esther Archuleta, esther.archuleta@us.af.mil, no later than (NLT) 01 June 2016. Please include the name, e-mail address, title, and phone number of all individuals that will be attending.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note the following regarding the Industry Day:

1.  Free parking is available at the facility.
2.  Arrive 15 minutes early for registration.
3.  Bring drivers license for identification purposes.
4.  Coffee/Water/Juice and morning snacks will be available. 
5.  Lunch orders will be available for your convenience at registration.

Attached are the Questions and Answers for ATS as of 14 April 2016.

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) and Market Research Questionnaire (MRQ) For Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC) Test Services (ATS). Please see attachment.  

The intent of this notice is to request information and conduct market research on small businesses which have the capabilities to provide non-personal Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS) supporting Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) of AFOTEC test programs (excluding fighter aircraft programs).