Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF)

Added: Dec 30, 2015 12:02 pm

AMENDMENT 0006

Please see the amended solicitation and responses to questions in the attachment section of this announcement which also includes includes all amendment changes through Amendment 6.

RESPONSE TO Q & A POSTING NOTICE UPDATE:

The last day for Industry to submit questions will be 29 December 2015, no later than 3:00 PM Eastern time. Government responses to Q & A's will be posted to FBO on or by 30 December 2015.
Please see conformed copy of the RFP that includes all amendment changes through Amendment 5.

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Added: Dec 28, 2015 2:39 pm

RESPONSE TO Q&A POSTING NOTICE UPDATE:

The last day for Industry to submit questions will be 29 December 2015, no later than 3:00 PM Eastern time. Government responses to Q&A's will be posted to FBO on or by 30 December 2015.

Please see conformed copy of the RFP that includes all amendment changes through Amendment 5.

• RESPONSE TO QUESTION #54
Question: Page count descriptions for ACETEF allow for a summary of staffing prior to the key resumes and AIR 5.4.3 RFP seems to call for resumes only, no summary prior. Is this correct?

Answer: The RFP allows Offerors 3 pages for each of the 11 required key resumes plus 15 pages allowed for Personnel and Staffing which is a total of 48 pages.

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Added: Dec 28, 2015 10:17 am

•    RESPONSE TO QUESTION #54

Question: Page count descriptions for ACETEF allow for a summary of staffing prior to the key resumes and AIR 5.4.3 RFP seems to call for resumes only, no summary prior.  Is this correct?

Answer: The RFP allows Offerors 3 pages for each of the 11 required key resumes plus 15 pages allowed for Personnel and Staffing which is a total of 48 pages.

AMENDMENT 0005

Please see the amended solicitation and questions in the attachment section of this announcement.

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Added: Dec 21, 2015 2:50 pm

AMENDMENT 0005

Please see the amended solicitation and questions in the attachment section of this announcement.

AMENDMENT 0004

Please see the amended solicitation and questions in the attachment section of this announcement.
Any questions that were not answer or were erroneously missed, responses will be posted on 22 December 2015..

Added: Dec 18, 2015 9:49 am

AMENDMENT 0004

Please see the amended solicitation and questions in the attachment section of this announcement.

Any questions that were not answer or were erroneously missed, responses will be posted on 22 December 2015.

AMENDMENT 0003
RESPONSE DATE CHANGE:
Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 proposal response due date has been extended to 07 January 2016 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

PAST PERFOMANCE NOTICE:

The Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services for Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 submission due date has been changed from 16 December 2015 to 07 January 2016by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

RESPONSE TO Q & A POSTING NOTICE:
Government Responses to Q & A's will be posted to FBO no later than 16 December 2015.
RESPONSE TO Q & A POSTING NOTICE UPDATE:
Government Responses to Q & A's posting to FBO has changed to 18 December 2015.

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Added: Dec 09, 2015 2:27 pm Modified: Dec 16, 2015 12:52 pmTrack Changes

AMENDMENT 0003

RESPONSE DATE CHANGE:

Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 proposal response due date has been extended to 07 January 2016 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

PAST PERFOMANCE NOTICE:

The Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services for Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 submission due date has been changed from 16 December 2015 to 07 January 2016by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

 RESPONSE TO Q&A POSTING NOTICE:

Government Responses to Q&A's will be posted to FBO no later than 16 December 2015.

RESPONSE TO Q&A POSTING NOTICE UPDATE:

Government Responses to Q&A's posting to FBO has changed to 18 December 2015.

AMENDMENT 0003
RESPONSE DATE CHANGE:
Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 proposal response due date has been extended to 07 January 2016 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

PAST PERFOMANCE NOTICE:

The Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services for Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 submission due date has been changed from 16 December 2015 to 07 January 2016by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

RESPONSE TO Q & A POSTING NOTICE:
Government Responses to Q & A's will be posted to FBO no later than 16 December 2016.

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Added: Dec 09, 2015 2:27 pm

AMENDMENT 0003

RESPONSE DATE CHANGE:

Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 proposal response due date has been extended to 07 January 2016 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

PAST PERFOMANCE NOTICE:

The Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services for Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 submission due date has been changed from 16 December 2015 to 07 January 2016by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

 RESPONSE TO Q&A POSTING NOTICE:

Government Responses to Q&A's will be posted to FBO no later than 16 December 2016.

AMENDMENT 0002

Please see the amended solicitation, questions, and revised Attachment P5 in the attachment section of this announcement.

FACILITY TOUR
Revised Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the Facility Tour shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sotanya Rushing no later than 4: 00 pm EST on 30 November 2015.

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Added: Nov 24, 2015 9:00 am

AMENDMENT 0002 

Please see the amended solicitation, questions, and revised Attachment P5 in the attachment section of this announcement.

FACILITY TOUR
Revised Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses: 

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the Facility Tour shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sotanya Rushing no later than 4: 00 pm EST on 30 November 2015.

PAST PERFOMANCE NOTICE

The Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services for Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 submission due date has been changed from 3 December 2015 to 16 December 2015 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time..

Added: Nov 23, 2015 1:26 pm     

PAST PERFOMANCE NOTICE

The Past Performance Questionnaire Package for Services for Solicitation N00421-15-R-0016 submission due date has been changed from 3 December 2015 to 16 December 2015 by 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time.

FACILITY TOUR
AIR 5.4.Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) Division intends to conduct a Facility Brief and Tour on 23 November 2015 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a technical tour of the ACETEF facilities. The brief and tour will start promptly at 2:30 PM at Building 2109 in the Eagles Nest Conference Room and conclude at approximately 3:30PM.
The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 23 November 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)

• AIR-5.4. Overview

• Facility Tour

• Closing Remarks/Dismissal

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; however, SECRET CLEARANCES are required within the ACETEF complex. Please forward clearance information via JPAS to SMO code N004214. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event. All Facility Tour participants are forewarned that questions, comments, or recommendations will not be entertained during the event; however, the participants will be able to submit these items in writing and answers to the questions will be posted on FBO.
FACILITY TOUR REGISTRATION:
Interested Prime Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants from each firm will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Please submit names of attendees and include contact information so instructions for Base Access may be provided if you do not have a CAC Card. Visitors without access to Patuxent River will be required to stop at the Gate 2 Pass Office prior to entry with a driver's license or other photo-ID.

The following information will be required for each visitor without a CAC Card:

- Social Security Number
- First / Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Birth Country
- Birth City
- Birth State
- Citizenship
- Country of Residence
- Company Name
- Position Title

The above requested information should be sent in an encrypted email.

Registration for the Facility Tour must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offerors must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Facility Tour before 4:00 PM EST on 19 November 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, directions and physical address to Building 2109 from base Gates 1 and 2.

Parking is available in the front of the building. Attendants will be greeted in the lobby of 2109 and directed or escorted to the meeting location. It is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the conference start in order to sign-in.

Wear comfortable shoes and please contact Ms. Rushing if you will need special accommodations.

If you have any questions regarding the above requested information or have any questions about the event, please contact me at your earliest convenience. By responding to the requested information, you are officially granted access into this event. Again, thank you for registering and we look forward to meeting you.
Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the Facility Tour shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sotanya Rushing no later than 4: 00 pm EST on 24 November 2015.

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Added: Nov 16, 2015 4:09 pm Modified: Nov 16, 2015 4:26 pmTrack Changes

FACILITY TOUR


AIR 5.4.Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) Division intends to conduct a Facility Brief and Tour on 23 November 2015 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a technical tour of the ACETEF facilities. The brief and tour will start promptly at 2:30 PM at Building 2109 in the Eagles Nest Conference Room and conclude at approximately 3:30PM.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 23 November 2015:

 • Introductions (Government Personnel)

• AIR-5.4. Overview

• Facility Tour

• Closing Remarks/Dismissal

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; however, SECRET CLEARANCES are required within the ACETEF complex. Please forward clearance information via JPAS to SMO code N004214. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event. All Facility Tour participants are forewarned that questions, comments, or recommendations will not be entertained during the event; however, the participants will be able to submit these items in writing and answers to the questions will be posted on FBO.

FACILITY TOUR REGISTRATION:

Interested Prime Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants from each firm will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Please submit names of attendees and include contact information so instructions for Base Access may be provided if you do not have a CAC Card. Visitors without access to Patuxent River will be required to stop at the Gate 2 Pass Office prior to entry with a driver's license or other photo-ID.

The following information will be required for each visitor without a CAC Card:

- Social Security Number
- First / Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Birth Country
- Birth City
- Birth State
- Citizenship
- Country of Residence
- Company Name
- Position Title

The above requested information should be sent in an encrypted email.

Registration for the Facility Tour must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offerors must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Facility Tour before 4:00 PM EST on 19 November 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, directions and physical address to Building 2109 from base Gates 1 and 2.

Parking is available in the front of the building. Attendants will be greeted in the lobby of 2109 and directed or escorted to the meeting location. It is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the conference start in order to sign-in.

Wear comfortable shoes and please contact Ms. Rushing if you will need special accommodations.

If you have any questions regarding the above requested information or have any questions about the event, please contact me at your earliest convenience. By responding to the requested information, you are officially granted access into this event. Again, thank you for registering and we look forward to meeting you.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the Facility Tour shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sotanya Rushing no later than 4: 00 pm EST on 24 November 2015.

FACILITY TOUR
AIR 5.4.Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) Division intends to conduct a Facility Brief and Tour on 23 November 2015 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a technical tour of the ACETEF facilities. The brief and tour will start promptly at 2:30 PM at Building 2109 in the Eagles Nest Conference Room and conclude at approximately 3:30PM.
The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 23 November 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)

• AIR-5.4. Overview

• Facility Tour

• Closing Remarks/Dismissal

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; however, SECRET CLEARANCES are required within the ACETEF complex. Please forward clearance information via JPAS to SMO code N004214. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event. All Facility Tour participants are forewarned that questions, comments, or recommendations will not be entertained during the event; however, the participants will be able to submit these items in writing and answers to the questions will be posted on FBO.
FACILITY TOUR REGISTRATION:
Interested Prime Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants from each firm will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Please submit names of attendees and include contact information so instructions for Base Access may be provided if you do not have a CAC Card. Visitors without access to Patuxent River will be required to stop at the Gate 2 Pass Office prior to entry with a driver's license or other photo-ID.

The following information will be required for each visitor without a CAC Card:

- Social Security Number
- First / Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Birth Country
- Birth City
- Birth State
- Citizenship
- Country of Residence
- Company Name
- Position Title

The above requested information should be sent in an encrypted email.

Registration for the Facility Tour must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offerors must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Facility Tour before 4:00 PM EST on 19 November 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, directions and physical address to Building 2109 from base Gates 1 and 2.

Parking is available in the front of the building. Attendants will be greeted in the lobby of 2109 and directed or escorted to the meeting location. It is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the conference start in order to sign-in.

Wear comfortable shoes and please contact Ms. Rushing if you will need special accommodations.

If you have any questions regarding the above requested information or have any questions about the event, please contact me at your earliest convenience. By responding to the requested information, you are officially granted access into this event. Again, thank you for registering and we look forward to meeting you.
Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the Facility Tour shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sotanya Rushing no later than 4: 00 pm EST on 23 November 2015.

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Added: Nov 16, 2015 4:09 pm

FACILITY TOUR


AIR 5.4.Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) Division intends to conduct a Facility Brief and Tour on 23 November 2015 at NAS Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a technical tour of the ACETEF facilities. The brief and tour will start promptly at 2:30 PM at Building 2109 in the Eagles Nest Conference Room and conclude at approximately 3:30PM.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 23 November 2015:

 • Introductions (Government Personnel)

• AIR-5.4. Overview

• Facility Tour

• Closing Remarks/Dismissal

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; however, SECRET CLEARANCES are required within the ACETEF complex. Please forward clearance information via JPAS to SMO code N004214. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event. All Facility Tour participants are forewarned that questions, comments, or recommendations will not be entertained during the event; however, the participants will be able to submit these items in writing and answers to the questions will be posted on FBO.

FACILITY TOUR REGISTRATION:

Interested Prime Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants from each firm will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Please submit names of attendees and include contact information so instructions for Base Access may be provided if you do not have a CAC Card. Visitors without access to Patuxent River will be required to stop at the Gate 2 Pass Office prior to entry with a driver's license or other photo-ID.

The following information will be required for each visitor without a CAC Card:

- Social Security Number
- First / Last Name
- Date of Birth
- Birth Country
- Birth City
- Birth State
- Citizenship
- Country of Residence
- Company Name
- Position Title

The above requested information should be sent in an encrypted email.

Registration for the Facility Tour must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offerors must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Facility Tour before 4:00 PM EST on 19 November 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, directions and physical address to Building 2109 from base Gates 1 and 2.

Parking is available in the front of the building. Attendants will be greeted in the lobby of 2109 and directed or escorted to the meeting location. It is encouraged to arrive 15 minutes in advance of the conference start in order to sign-in.

Wear comfortable shoes and please contact Ms. Rushing if you will need special accommodations.

If you have any questions regarding the above requested information or have any questions about the event, please contact me at your earliest convenience. By responding to the requested information, you are officially granted access into this event. Again, thank you for registering and we look forward to meeting you.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the Facility Tour shall be submitted in writing to the Contract Specialist, Sotanya Rushing no later than 4: 00 pm EST on 23 November 2015.

AMENDMENT 0001
Please see the amended solicitation and questions in the attachment section of this announcement.

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Added: Nov 10, 2015 3:08 pm

AMENDMENT 0001

Please see the amended solicitation and questions in the attachment section of this announcement.

This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP).

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00178-04-D-4011-M802 currently being performed by American Electronic Warfare Associates Incorporated (AMEWAS).

Proposal Submission dead-line is no later than Wednesday, 16 December, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST
Additionally, AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intend to conduct a Facility Tour at Patuxent River, MD. Please check FBO on November 10, 2015 for schedule date and time.
NOTE: There is no commitment by the Government to make an award or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. It is the potential Offeror's responsibility to monitor Federal Business Opportunities website located at http://www.fbo.gov for the release of any follow-on information and/or amendments to the RFP.This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP).

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Added: Nov 02, 2015 4:18 pm This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP).

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00178-04-D-4011-M802 currently being performed by American Electronic Warfare Associates Incorporated (AMEWAS).

Proposal Submission dead-line is no later than Wednesday, 16 December, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. EST

Additionally, AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intend to conduct a Facility Tour at Patuxent River, MD. Please check FBO on November 10, 2015 for schedule date and time.

NOTE: There is no commitment by the Government to make an award or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties in support of the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to award a contract. It is the potential Offeror's responsibility to monitor Federal Business Opportunities website located at http://www.fbo.gov for the release of any follow-on information and/or amendments to the RFP.This announcement constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP).

THE SET ASIDE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT IS TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS; a glitch in the system changed the set aside from Small Business to Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business.
Please note that revision concerning the date and time of the Pre-Solicitation Conference is bolded.
PRE-SOLICIATION CONFERENCE & DRAFT RFP NOTICE

Requirement for engineering and technical support services in support of Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) (AIR 5.4)

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). The Government is hereby releasing a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). This Pre-Solicitation Conference (commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted on 11 June 2015, from 10:30AM to 12:00PM EST, to provide Offerors an opportunity to ask additional clarifying questions on the Draft RFP. Instructions are included in this notice on how to register for the Industry Day.

Please note that all subsequent Draft RFP amendments and publicly releasable documentation will reside on FedBizOpps. It is recommended that interested Offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

ELIGIBILITY

This requirement will be awarded as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a current size standard of 1500. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this contract is AC16 (R & D-Defense System: Aircraft (management/support)).

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department (AIR 5.4) is the Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) center of excellence and lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual battle space environments in support of research, development, testing, training, systems evaluation and experimentation. For large-scale simulations used across an acquisition lifecycle, the department is also the lead for model management, scenario development, interface support, distributed simulation expertise, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV & A).

The Department operates, maintains and manages a number of Navy Installed System Test Facilities to support test and evaluation events for a variety of aircraft avionics and weapon systems.

The scope of this requirement is for the contractor to provide comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T & E) support for ACETEF ranges from using straightforward standalone system events to using a complex system of events immersed in a cohesive virtual battlespace using local and geographically dispersed assets. The task orders issued under this IDIQ contract will require the contractor to design, develop and prototype solutions, as well as, to maintain, test, install, operate, and support ACETEF systems and subsystems.

The requirement for these services is currently being performed under Task Order N00178-05-D-4011-M802, awarded to AMEWAS, Inc. The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website is http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This effort will contain a base year and three (3) option periods. The anticipated Period of Performance will be 15 May 2016 to 14 May 2020. The estimated total level of effort is approximately 639,360 man-hours per year. Refer to Attachment 1 Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for detailed information pertaining to the Labor Categories and qualifications under this requirement.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The Contract Type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Cost Reimbursement and Firm-Fixed Price vehicle. The current contract N00178-05-D-4011-M804 contains CPFF CLINs (Labor) and Cost-type CLINs (Material & ODC). Since the resultant contract will be a cost-type, the successful awardee will also be required to have a Government approved accounting system upon contract award.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE:
AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intends to conduct a Pre-solicitation Conference on 11 June 2015 at Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a status update of this effort, inform industry of the requirements, discuss the competition timeline, receive industry's feedback on the draft RFP, and provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 11 June 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)
• AIR-5.4 Overview
• Intended Acquisition Strategy
• Estimated Schedule
• Questions and Answers

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Registration for the Pre-Solicitation Conference must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offeror's must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Pre-Solicitation Conference before 3:00PM EST on 8 June 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, which will contain additional information.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the draft RFP shall be addressed during the Pre-Solicitation Conference.

ALL communications regarding this solicitation must come through the Procuring Contracting Officer, Bruce Stouffer, at bruce.stouffer@navy.mil and/or the Contract Officer/Specialist, Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil.

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Added: May 28, 2015 4:55 pm Modified: Jun 22, 2015 7:32 amTrack Changes

THE SET ASIDE FOR THIS REQUIREMENT IS TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS; a glitch in the system changed the set aside from Small Business to Service-Disable Veteran-Owned Small Business.

Please note that revision concerning the date and time of the Pre-Solicitation Conference is bolded.

PRE-SOLICIATION CONFERENCE & DRAFT RFP NOTICE

Requirement for engineering and technical support services in support of Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) (AIR 5.4)

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). The Government is hereby releasing a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). This Pre-Solicitation Conference (commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted on 11 June 2015, from 10:30AM to 12:00PM EST, to provide Offerors an opportunity to ask additional clarifying questions on the Draft RFP. Instructions are included in this notice on how to register for the Industry Day.

Please note that all subsequent Draft RFP amendments and publicly releasable documentation will reside on FedBizOpps. It is recommended that interested Offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

ELIGIBILITY

This requirement will be awarded as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a current size standard of 1500. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this contract is AC16 (R&D-Defense System: Aircraft (management/support)).

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department (AIR 5.4) is the Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) center of excellence and lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual battle space environments in support of research, development, testing, training, systems evaluation and experimentation. For large-scale simulations used across an acquisition lifecycle, the department is also the lead for model management, scenario development, interface support, distributed simulation expertise, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A).

The Department operates, maintains and manages a number of Navy Installed System Test Facilities to support test and evaluation events for a variety of aircraft avionics and weapon systems.

The scope of this requirement is for the contractor to provide comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for ACETEF ranges from using straightforward standalone system events to using a complex system of events immersed in a cohesive virtual battlespace using local and geographically dispersed assets. The task orders issued under this IDIQ contract will require the contractor to design, develop and prototype solutions, as well as, to maintain, test, install, operate, and support ACETEF systems and subsystems.

The requirement for these services is currently being performed under Task Order N00178-05-D-4011-M802, awarded to AMEWAS, Inc. The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website is http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This effort will contain a base year and three (3) option periods. The anticipated Period of Performance will be 15 May 2016 to 14 May 2020. The estimated total level of effort is approximately 639,360 man-hours per year. Refer to Attachment 1 Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for detailed information pertaining to the Labor Categories and qualifications under this requirement.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The Contract Type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Cost Reimbursement and Firm-Fixed Price vehicle. The current contract N00178-05-D-4011-M804 contains CPFF CLINs (Labor) and Cost-type CLINs (Material & ODC). Since the resultant contract will be a cost-type, the successful awardee will also be required to have a Government approved accounting system upon contract award.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE:
AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intends to conduct a Pre-solicitation Conference on 11 June 2015 at Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a status update of this effort, inform industry of the requirements, discuss the competition timeline, receive industry's feedback on the draft RFP, and provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 11 June 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)
• AIR-5.4 Overview
• Intended Acquisition Strategy
• Estimated Schedule
• Questions and Answers

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Registration for the Pre-Solicitation Conference must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offeror's must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Pre-Solicitation Conference before 3:00PM EST on 8 June 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, which will contain additional information.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the draft RFP shall be addressed during the Pre-Solicitation Conference.

ALL communications regarding this solicitation must come through the Procuring Contracting Officer, Bruce Stouffer, at bruce.stouffer@navy.mil and/or the Contract Officer/Specialist, Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil.

PRE-SOLICITATION/INDUSTRY DAY CONFERENCE BRIEF:

A Pre-Solicitation?Industry Day Conference was held on 11 June 2015 to give Industry partners the opportunity to ask questions and to provide feedback on the Government's draft Request for Proposal (RFP), which is posted on 18 June 2015. The Pre-Solicitation/Industry Day Conference brief and a list of industry attendees are being posted with this updated FedBizOpps notice.

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Added: Jun 18, 2015 9:11 am   PRE-SOLICITATION/INDUSTRY DAY CONFERENCE BRIEF:

A Pre-Solicitation?Industry Day Conference was held on 11 June 2015 to give Industry partners the opportunity to ask questions and to provide feedback on the Government's draft Request for Proposal (RFP), which is posted on 18 June 2015. The Pre-Solicitation/Industry Day Conference brief and a list of industry attendees are being posted with this updated FedBizOpps notice.

Please note that revision concerning the date and time of the Pre-Solicitation Conference is bolded.
PRE-SOLICIATION CONFERENCE & DRAFT RFP NOTICE

Requirement for engineering and technical support services in support of Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) (AIR 5.4)

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). The Government is hereby releasing a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). This Pre-Solicitation Conference (commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted on 11 June 2015, from 10:30AM to 12:00PM EST, to provide Offerors an opportunity to ask additional clarifying questions on the Draft RFP. Instructions are included in this notice on how to register for the Industry Day.

Please note that all subsequent Draft RFP amendments and publicly releasable documentation will reside on FedBizOpps. It is recommended that interested Offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

ELIGIBILITY

This requirement will be awarded as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a current size standard of 1500. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this contract is AC16 (R & D-Defense System: Aircraft (management/support)).

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department (AIR 5.4) is the Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) center of excellence and lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual battle space environments in support of research, development, testing, training, systems evaluation and experimentation. For large-scale simulations used across an acquisition lifecycle, the department is also the lead for model management, scenario development, interface support, distributed simulation expertise, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV & A).

The Department operates, maintains and manages a number of Navy Installed System Test Facilities to support test and evaluation events for a variety of aircraft avionics and weapon systems.

The scope of this requirement is for the contractor to provide comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T & E) support for ACETEF ranges from using straightforward standalone system events to using a complex system of events immersed in a cohesive virtual battlespace using local and geographically dispersed assets. The task orders issued under this IDIQ contract will require the contractor to design, develop and prototype solutions, as well as, to maintain, test, install, operate, and support ACETEF systems and subsystems.

The requirement for these services is currently being performed under Task Order N00178-05-D-4011-M802, awarded to AMEWAS, Inc. The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website is http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This effort will contain a base year and three (3) option periods. The anticipated Period of Performance will be 15 May 2016 to 14 May 2020. The estimated total level of effort is approximately 639,360 man-hours per year. Refer to Attachment 1 Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for detailed information pertaining to the Labor Categories and qualifications under this requirement.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The Contract Type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Cost Reimbursement and Firm-Fixed Price vehicle. The current contract N00178-05-D-4011-M804 contains CPFF CLINs (Labor) and Cost-type CLINs (Material & ODC). Since the resultant contract will be a cost-type, the successful awardee will also be required to have a Government approved accounting system upon contract award.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE:
AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intends to conduct a Pre-solicitation Conference on 11 June 2015 at Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a status update of this effort, inform industry of the requirements, discuss the competition timeline, receive industry's feedback on the draft RFP, and provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 11 June 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)
• AIR-5.4 Overview
• Intended Acquisition Strategy
• Estimated Schedule
• Questions and Answers

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Registration for the Pre-Solicitation Conference must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offeror's must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Pre-Solicitation Conference before 3:00PM EST on 8 June 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, which will contain additional information.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the draft RFP shall be addressed during the Pre-Solicitation Conference.

ALL communications regarding this solicitation must come through the Procuring Contracting Officer, Bruce Stouffer, at bruce.stouffer@navy.mil and/or the Contract Officer/Specialist, Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil.

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Added: May 28, 2015 4:55 pm Modified: Jun 01, 2015 8:07 amTrack Changes

Please note that revision concerning the date and time of the Pre-Solicitation Conference is bolded.

PRE-SOLICIATION CONFERENCE & DRAFT RFP NOTICE

Requirement for engineering and technical support services in support of Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) (AIR 5.4)

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). The Government is hereby releasing a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). This Pre-Solicitation Conference (commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted on 11 June 2015, from 10:30AM to 12:00PM EST, to provide Offerors an opportunity to ask additional clarifying questions on the Draft RFP. Instructions are included in this notice on how to register for the Industry Day.

Please note that all subsequent Draft RFP amendments and publicly releasable documentation will reside on FedBizOpps. It is recommended that interested Offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

ELIGIBILITY

This requirement will be awarded as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a current size standard of 1500. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this contract is AC16 (R&D-Defense System: Aircraft (management/support)).

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department (AIR 5.4) is the Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) center of excellence and lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual battle space environments in support of research, development, testing, training, systems evaluation and experimentation. For large-scale simulations used across an acquisition lifecycle, the department is also the lead for model management, scenario development, interface support, distributed simulation expertise, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A).

The Department operates, maintains and manages a number of Navy Installed System Test Facilities to support test and evaluation events for a variety of aircraft avionics and weapon systems.

The scope of this requirement is for the contractor to provide comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for ACETEF ranges from using straightforward standalone system events to using a complex system of events immersed in a cohesive virtual battlespace using local and geographically dispersed assets. The task orders issued under this IDIQ contract will require the contractor to design, develop and prototype solutions, as well as, to maintain, test, install, operate, and support ACETEF systems and subsystems.

The requirement for these services is currently being performed under Task Order N00178-05-D-4011-M802, awarded to AMEWAS, Inc. The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website is http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This effort will contain a base year and three (3) option periods. The anticipated Period of Performance will be 15 May 2016 to 14 May 2020. The estimated total level of effort is approximately 639,360 man-hours per year. Refer to Attachment 1 Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for detailed information pertaining to the Labor Categories and qualifications under this requirement.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The Contract Type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Cost Reimbursement and Firm-Fixed Price vehicle. The current contract N00178-05-D-4011-M804 contains CPFF CLINs (Labor) and Cost-type CLINs (Material & ODC). Since the resultant contract will be a cost-type, the successful awardee will also be required to have a Government approved accounting system upon contract award.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE:
AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intends to conduct a Pre-solicitation Conference on 11 June 2015 at Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a status update of this effort, inform industry of the requirements, discuss the competition timeline, receive industry's feedback on the draft RFP, and provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 11 June 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)
• AIR-5.4 Overview
• Intended Acquisition Strategy
• Estimated Schedule
• Questions and Answers

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Registration for the Pre-Solicitation Conference must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offeror's must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Pre-Solicitation Conference before 3:00PM EST on 8 June 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, which will contain additional information.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the draft RFP shall be addressed during the Pre-Solicitation Conference.

ALL communications regarding this solicitation must come through the Procuring Contracting Officer, Bruce Stouffer, at bruce.stouffer@navy.mil and/or the Contract Officer/Specialist, Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil.

PRE-SOLICIATION CONFERENCE & DRAFT RFP NOTICE

Requirement for engineering and technical support services in support of Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) (AIR 5.4)

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). The Government is hereby releasing a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). This Pre-Solicitation Conference (commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted on 11 June 2015, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM EST, to provide Offerors an opportunity to ask additional clarifying questions on the Draft RFP. Instructions are included in this notice on how to register for the Industry Day.

Please note that all subsequent Draft RFP amendments and publicly releasable documentation will reside on FedBizOpps. It is recommended that interested Offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

ELIGIBILITY

This requirement will be awarded as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a current size standard of 1500. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this contract is AC16 (R & D-Defense System: Aircraft (management/support)).

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department (AIR 5.4) is the Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) center of excellence and lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual battle space environments in support of research, development, testing, training, systems evaluation and experimentation. For large-scale simulations used across an acquisition lifecycle, the department is also the lead for model management, scenario development, interface support, distributed simulation expertise, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV & A).

The Department operates, maintains and manages a number of Navy Installed System Test Facilities to support test and evaluation events for a variety of aircraft avionics and weapon systems.

The scope of this requirement is for the contractor to provide comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T & E) support for ACETEF ranges from using straightforward standalone system events to using a complex system of events immersed in a cohesive virtual battlespace using local and geographically dispersed assets. The task orders issued under this IDIQ contract will require the contractor to design, develop and prototype solutions, as well as, to maintain, test, install, operate, and support ACETEF systems and subsystems.

The requirement for these services is currently being performed under Task Order N00178-05-D-4011-M802, awarded to AMEWAS, Inc. The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website is http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This effort will contain a base year and three (3) option periods. The anticipated Period of Performance will be 15 May 2016 to 14 May 2020. The estimated total level of effort is approximately 639,360 man-hours per year. Refer to Attachment 1 Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for detailed information pertaining to the Labor Categories and qualifications under this requirement.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The Contract Type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Cost Reimbursement and Firm-Fixed Price vehicle. The current contract N00178-05-D-4011-M804 contains CPFF CLINs (Labor) and Cost-type CLINs (Material & ODC). Since the resultant contract will be a cost-type, the successful awardee will also be required to have a Government approved accounting system upon contract award.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE:
AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intends to conduct a Pre-solicitation Conference on 10 June 2015 at Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a status update of this effort, inform industry of the requirements, discuss the competition timeline, receive industry's feedback on the draft RFP, and provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 10 June 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)
• AIR-5.4 Overview
• Intended Acquisition Strategy
• Estimated Schedule
• Questions and Answers

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Registration for the Pre-Solicitation Conference must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offeror's must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Pre-Solicitation Conference before 3:00PM EST on 8 June 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, which will contain additional information.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the draft RFP shall be addressed during the Pre-Solicitation Conference.

ALL communications regarding this solicitation must come through the Procuring Contracting Officer, Bruce Stouffer, at bruce.stouffer@navy.mil and/or the Contract Officer/Specialist, Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil.

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Added: May 28, 2015 4:55 pm

PRE-SOLICIATION CONFERENCE & DRAFT RFP NOTICE

Requirement for engineering and technical support services in support of Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) (AIR 5.4)

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWC/AD), Patuxent River, MD intends to conduct a small business set aside competition for engineering and technical services to support the AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF). The Government is hereby releasing a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). This Pre-Solicitation Conference (commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted on 11 June 2015, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM EST, to provide Offerors an opportunity to ask additional clarifying questions on the Draft RFP. Instructions are included in this notice on how to register for the Industry Day.

Please note that all subsequent Draft RFP amendments and publicly releasable documentation will reside on FedBizOpps. It is recommended that interested Offerors check the site frequently for any updates.

This announcement is not a contract, request for proposal, a promise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of the Government. The Navy will not assume liability for costs incurred by an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore, attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowable direct charge to the Government.

ELIGIBILITY

This requirement will be awarded as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541712 with a current size standard of 1500. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this contract is AC16 (R&D-Defense System: Aircraft (management/support)).

PROGRAM INFORMATION:

The Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test (IBST) Department (AIR 5.4) is the Naval Air Systems Command's (NAVAIR) center of excellence and lead for the development and creation of synthetic and virtual battle space environments in support of research, development, testing, training, systems evaluation and experimentation. For large-scale simulations used across an acquisition lifecycle, the department is also the lead for model management, scenario development, interface support, distributed simulation expertise, and Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A).

The Department operates, maintains and manages a number of Navy Installed System Test Facilities to support test and evaluation events for a variety of aircraft avionics and weapon systems.

The scope of this requirement is for the contractor to provide comprehensive Test and Evaluation (T&E) support for ACETEF ranges from using straightforward standalone system events to using a complex system of events immersed in a cohesive virtual battlespace using local and geographically dispersed assets. The task orders issued under this IDIQ contract will require the contractor to design, develop and prototype solutions, as well as, to maintain, test, install, operate, and support ACETEF systems and subsystems.

The requirement for these services is currently being performed under Task Order N00178-05-D-4011-M802, awarded to AMEWAS, Inc. The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) website is http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This effort will contain a base year and three (3) option periods. The anticipated Period of Performance will be 15 May 2016 to 14 May 2020. The estimated total level of effort is approximately 639,360 man-hours per year. Refer to Attachment 1 Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW) for detailed information pertaining to the Labor Categories and qualifications under this requirement.

CONTRACT TYPE:

The Contract Type is Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF)/Cost Reimbursement and Firm-Fixed Price vehicle. The current contract N00178-05-D-4011-M804 contains CPFF CLINs (Labor) and Cost-type CLINs (Material & ODC). Since the resultant contract will be a cost-type, the successful awardee will also be required to have a Government approved accounting system upon contract award.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE:
AIR 5.4 Air Combat Environment Test and Evaluation Facility (ACETEF) intends to conduct a Pre-solicitation Conference on 10 June 2015 at Patuxent River, MD. The purpose of this event is to provide a status update of this effort, inform industry of the requirements, discuss the competition timeline, receive industry's feedback on the draft RFP, and provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.

The following is the projected schedule for the event planned for 10 June 2015:

• Introductions (Government Personnel)
• AIR-5.4 Overview
• Intended Acquisition Strategy
• Estimated Schedule
• Questions and Answers

This is an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Information presented at the event will NOT be made available to Offerors, who are unable to attend the event.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:

Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Number of participants will be limited to a maximum of two (2) representatives from each firm. Only registered attendants will be permitted into the conference facility.

Registration for the Pre-Solicitation Conference must be made via email to the Contract Specialist: Ms. Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil. All potential Offeror's must register prior to attending the event. Participants will have to register for the Pre-Solicitation Conference before 3:00PM EST on 8 June 2015.

All registered participants will receive a confirmation email, which will contain additional information.

Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the draft RFP shall be addressed during the Pre-Solicitation Conference.

ALL communications regarding this solicitation must come through the Procuring Contracting Officer, Bruce Stouffer, at bruce.stouffer@navy.mil and/or the Contract Officer/Specialist, Sotanya Rushing, at sotanya.rushing@navy.mil.