Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E)
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- Solicitation number
- FA489022R0010
- Agency
- Air Combat Command Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Competitive 8(a)
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541330 Engineering Services
- PSC
- R499 Support- Professional: Other
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center is seeking non-personal services to provide Air Combat Training Systems Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering support at multiple Air Force bases, including locations in the United States, Italy, Germany, and the United Arab Emirates. Services will include maintenance and engineering of ACTS equipment, hardware and software, as well as program management and support. A single award contract will be made to the offeror who provides the best value based on technical approach, past experience, and price. Industry feedback on draft RFP documents is due by March 9, 2022.
This competitive 8(a) set-aside opportunity has a NAICS code of 541513 and PSC code of D302. The incumbent contractor is expected to compete for the follow-on contract, which will provide OM&E support for over 5 years starting in 2023 at 15 different Air Force installations. The total contract value is estimated between $100-150M over the five year period. Support will involve maintaining and operating airborne instrumentation and ground systems for approximately 3,000 sorties annually across 14 active duty and reserve bases.
Notice text
6 versions
Update #6 · Latest ·
The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center (ACC AMIC) is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain non-personal services for the Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) support at Barksdale AFB LA, Eglin AFB FL, Langley AFB VA, Mountain Home AFB ID, Nellis AFB NV, Seymour Johnson AFB NC, Shaw AFB SC, Tyndall AFB FL, Dyess AFB TX, Ellsworth AFB SD, Aviano AB IT, Spangdahlem AB GE, RAF Lakenheath UK, AFCENT Air Warfare Center, UAE. and JRB Fort Worth TX is expected to be added in Option Year 1. Some of these locations include support at locations geographically separated from the primary ACTS site.
Draft RFP documents are posted for industry review and feedback. Email feedback for government consideration to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil by 9 March 2022.
As of 9 Mar 2022 - SITE VISIT
HQ ACC A3AR and HQ ACC AMIC are coordinating a Site Visit for the ACTS program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 5 April 2022 at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. Please see below for additional details, as well as information required to be provided to AMIC prior to the Site Visit. If this information is not provided, access to the base & facilities may be prohibited. All discussion will be held at the unclassified level.
***Date: THURSDAY, 7 April 2022***
Time: Report To Visitor Center: 0830; Site Visit: 0900-1200
Number of Attendees Per Vendor: 2 per company, or 4 per joint venture/partner arrangement. NOTE: If we receive 15 or more attendees, we will determine if another session is required (i.e. morning & afternoon).
Information Required for Base Entry: If you do not have a government Common Access Card (CAC) Card or a Retiree Identification and Privilege Card, please provide the following information: First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Last four (4) digits of SSN, and Driver’s License information (State of issuance/License Number). NOTE: Upon arrival to the Visitor Center, attendee will be required to provide Rental Agreement (Rental) or Insurance/Registration (POV).
Information Required for Facility Entry:
- For CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Date of Birth, and Last four (4) digits of SSN or full DoD Id Number.
- For Non-CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Last four (4) digits of SSN & Type Security Clearance (e.g. Secret, Top Secret, etc.) currently held. NOTE: Access to the facilities will not be allowed without a Security Clearance.
***Due to the information required for access/entry being considered PII, pls send an email to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil requesting a DoD SAFE link. A member of the procurement team from either HQ ACC AMIC or HQ ACC AMIC will send a link to provide a secure portal for the information. An email response will be provided upon receipt of registration information.***
During the Site Visit, no phones, cameras, or any other type of recording devices are allowed in the briefing facility and/or flightline. Personnel identified using or possessing phones/camera will be separated from the group and removed from the facility and/or tour by USAF Security Forces personnel.
Questions during the Site Visit will only be related to the visit and the information presented that day. No other questions will be answered. All questions and responses relevant to the Site Visit will be made public on SAM.gov.
***Suspense for requesting DoD SAFE link to provide information required for Site Visit attendance is WEDNESDAY, 23 Mar 2022, 1500 EST.***
As of 12 Apr 2022 - SITE VISIT
On 7 Apr 22, the Site Visit for the ACTS OM&E requirement, FA489022R0010, was conducted at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. Nine contractor personnel were in attendance, representing 6 vendors. Attached with this post are the slides presented, both formal and informal questions asked, with government responses, and the sign in sheet.
Update #5 ·
The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center (ACC AMIC) is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain non-personal services for the Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) support at Barksdale AFB LA, Eglin AFB FL, Langley AFB VA, Mountain Home AFB ID, Nellis AFB NV, Seymour Johnson AFB NC, Shaw AFB SC, Tyndall AFB FL, Dyess AFB TX, Ellsworth AFB SD, Aviano AB IT, Spangdahlem AB GE, RAF Lakenheath UK, AFCENT Air Warfare Center, UAE. and JRB Fort Worth TX is expected to be added in Option Year 1. Some of these locations include support at locations geographically separated from the primary ACTS site.
Draft RFP documents are posted for industry review and feedback. Email feedback for government consideration to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil by 9 March 2022.
As of 9 Mar 2022 - SITE VISIT
HQ ACC A3AR and HQ ACC AMIC are coordinating a Site Visit for the ACTS program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 5 April 2022 at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. Please see below for additional details, as well as information required to be provided to AMIC prior to the Site Visit. If this information is not provided, access to the base & facilities may be prohibited. All discussion will be held at the unclassified level.
***Date: THURSDAY, 7 April 2022***
Time: Report To Visitor Center: 0830; Site Visit: 0900-1200
Number of Attendees Per Vendor: 2 per company, or 4 per joint venture/partner arrangement. NOTE: If we receive 15 or more attendees, we will determine if another session is required (i.e. morning & afternoon).
Information Required for Base Entry: If you do not have a government Common Access Card (CAC) Card or a Retiree Identification and Privilege Card, please provide the following information: First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Last four (4) digits of SSN, and Driver’s License information (State of issuance/License Number). NOTE: Upon arrival to the Visitor Center, attendee will be required to provide Rental Agreement (Rental) or Insurance/Registration (POV).
Information Required for Facility Entry:
- For CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Date of Birth, and Last four (4) digits of SSN or full DoD Id Number.
- For Non-CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Last four (4) digits of SSN & Type Security Clearance (e.g. Secret, Top Secret, etc.) currently held. NOTE: Access to the facilities will not be allowed without a Security Clearance.
***Due to the information required for access/entry being considered PII, pls send an email to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil requesting a DoD SAFE link. A member of the procurement team from either HQ ACC AMIC or HQ ACC AMIC will send a link to provide a secure portal for the information. An email response will be provided upon receipt of registration information.***
During the Site Visit, no phones, cameras, or any other type of recording devices are allowed in the briefing facility and/or flightline. Personnel identified using or possessing phones/camera will be separated from the group and removed from the facility and/or tour by USAF Security Forces personnel.
Questions during the Site Visit will only be related to the visit and the information presented that day. No other questions will be answered. All questions and responses relevant to the Site Visit will be made public on SAM.gov.
***Suspense for requesting DoD SAFE link to provide information required for Site Visit attendance is WEDNESDAY, 23 Mar 2022, 1500 EST.***
Update #4 ·
The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center (ACC AMIC) is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain non-personal services for the Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) support at Barksdale AFB LA, Eglin AFB FL, Langley AFB VA, Mountain Home AFB ID, Nellis AFB NV, Seymour Johnson AFB NC, Shaw AFB SC, Tyndall AFB FL, Dyess AFB TX, Ellsworth AFB SD, Aviano AB IT, Spangdahlem AB GE, RAF Lakenheath UK, AFCENT Air Warfare Center, UAE. and JRB Fort Worth TX is expected to be added in Option Year 1. Some of these locations include support at locations geographically separated from the primary ACTS site.
Draft RFP documents are posted for industry review and feedback. Email feedback for government consideration to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil by 9 March 2022.
As of 9 Mar 2022 - SITE VISIT
HQ ACC A3AR and HQ ACC AMIC are coordinating a Site Visit for the ACTS program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 5 April 2022 at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. Please see below for additional details, as well as information required to be provided to AMIC prior to the Site Visit. If this information is not provided, access to the base & facilities may be prohibited. All discussion will be held at the unclassified level.
Date: Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Time: Report To Visitor Center: 0830; Site Visit: 0900-1200
Number of Attendees Per Vendor: 2 per company, or 4 per joint venture/partner arrangement. NOTE: If we receive 15 or more attendees, we will determine if another session is required (i.e. morning & afternoon).
Information Required for Base Entry: If you do not have a government Common Access Card (CAC) Card or a Retiree Identification and Privilege Card, please provide the following information: First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Last four (4) digits of SSN, and Driver’s License information (State of issuance/License Number). NOTE: Upon arrival to the Visitor Center, attendee will be required to provide Rental Agreement (Rental) or Insurance/Registration (POV).
Information Required for Facility Entry:
- For CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Date of Birth, and Last four (4) digits of SSN or full DoD Id Number.
- For Non-CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Last four (4) digits of SSN & Type Security Clearance (e.g. Secret, Top Secret, etc.) currently held. NOTE: Access to the facilities will not be allowed without a Security Clearance.
*Due to the information required for access/entry being considered PII, pls send an email to ACCA3.A3A.ACTSTeam@us.af.mil requesting a DoD SAFE link. A member of the procurement team from either HQ ACC AMIC or HQ ACC AMIC will send a link to provide a secure portal for the information. An email response will be provided upon receipt of registration information.*
During the Site Visit, no phones, cameras, or any other type of recording devices are allowed in the briefing facility and/or flightline. Personnel identified using or possessing phones/camera will be separated from the group and removed from the facility and/or tour by USAF Security Forces personnel.
Questions during the Site Visit will only be related to the visit and the information presented that day. No other questions will be answered. All questions and responses relevant to the Site Visit will be made public on SAM.gov.
*Suspense for registering to attend the Site Visit is MONDAY, 21 Mar 2022, 1500 EST.*
Update #3 ·
The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center (ACC AMIC) is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain non-personal services for the Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) support at Barksdale AFB LA, Eglin AFB FL, Langley AFB VA, Mountain Home AFB ID, Nellis AFB NV, Seymour Johnson AFB NC, Shaw AFB SC, Tyndall AFB FL, Dyess AFB TX, Ellsworth AFB SD, Aviano AB IT, Spangdahlem AB GE, RAF Lakenheath UK, AFCENT Air Warfare Center, UAE. and JRB Fort Worth TX is expected to be added in Option Year 1. Some of these locations include support at locations geographically separated from the primary ACTS site.
Draft RFP documents are posted for industry review and feedback. Email feedback for government consideration to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil by 9 March 2022.
As of 9 Mar 2022 - SITE VISIT
HQ ACC A3AR and HQ ACC AMIC are coordinating a Site Visit for the ACTS program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 5 April 2022 at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. Please see below for additional details, as well as information required to be provided to AMIC prior to the Site Visit. If this information is not provided, access to the base & facilities may be prohibited. All discussion will be held at the unclassified level.
Date: Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Time: Report To Visitor Center: 0830; Site Visit: 0900-1200
Number of Attendees Per Vendor: 2 per company, or 4 per joint venture/partner arrangement. NOTE: If we receive 15 or more attendees, we will determine if another session is required (i.e. morning & afternoon).
Information Required for Base Entry: If you do not have a government Common Access Card (CAC) Card or a Retiree Identification and Privilege Card, please provide the following information: First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Last four (4) digits of SSN, and Driver’s License information (State of issuance/License Number). NOTE: Upon arrival to the Visitor Center, attendee will be required to provide Rental Agreement (Rental) or Insurance/Registration (POV).
Information Required for Facility Entry:
- For CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Date of Birth, and Last four (4) digits of SSN or full DoD Id Number.
- For Non-CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Last four (4) digits of SSN & Type Security Clearance (e.g. Secret, Top Secret, etc.) currently held. NOTE: Access to the facilities will not be allowed without a Security Clearance.
*Due to the information required for access/entry being considered PII, pls send an email to ACCA3.A3A.ACTSTeam@us.af.mil requesting a DoD SAFE link. A member of the procurement team from either HQ ACC AMIC or HQ ACC AMIC will send a link to provide a secure portal for the information. An email response will be provided upon receipt of registration information.*
During the Site Visit, no phones, cameras, or any other type of recording devices are allowed in the briefing facility and/or flightline. Personnel identified using or possessing phones/camera will be separated from the group and removed from the facility and/or tour by USAF Security Forces personnel.
Questions during the Site Visit will only be related to the visit and the information presented that day. No other questions will be answered. All questions and responses relevant to the Site Visit will be made public on SAM.gov.
*Suspense for registering to attend the Site Visit is Thursday, 21 Mar 2022, 1500 EST.*
Update #2 ·
The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center (ACC AMIC) is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain non-personal services for the Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) support at Barksdale AFB LA, Eglin AFB FL, Langley AFB VA, Mountain Home AFB ID, Nellis AFB NV, Seymour Johnson AFB NC, Shaw AFB SC, Tyndall AFB FL, Dyess AFB TX, Ellsworth AFB SD, Aviano AB IT, Spangdahlem AB GE, RAF Lakenheath UK, AFCENT Air Warfare Center, UAE. and JRB Fort Worth TX is expected to be added in Option Year 1. Some of these locations include support at locations geographically separated from the primary ACTS site.
Draft RFP documents are posted for industry review and feedback. Email feedback for government consideration to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil by 9 March 2022.
As of 9 Mar 2022 - SITE VISIT
HQ ACC A3AR and HQ ACC AMIC are coordinating a Site Visit for the ACTS program. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, 5 April 2022 at Seymour Johnson AFB, NC. Please see below for additional details, as well as information required to be provided to AMIC prior to the Site Visit. If this information is not provided, access to the base & facilities may be prohibited. All discussion will be held at the unclassified level.
Date: Tuesday, 5 April 2022
Time: Report To Visitor Center: 0830; Site Visit: 0900-1200
Number of Attendees Per Vendor: 2 per company, or 4 per joint venture/partner arrangement. NOTE: If we receive 15 or more attendees, we will determine if another session is required (i.e. morning & afternoon).
Information Required for Base Entry: If you do not have a government Common Access Card (CAC) Card or a Retiree Identification and Privilege Card, please provide the following information: First and Last Name, Date of Birth, Last four (4) digits of SSN, and Driver’s License information (State of issuance/License Number). NOTE: Upon arrival to the Visitor Center, attendee will be required to provide Rental Agreement (Rental) or Insurance/Registration (POV).
Information Required for Facility Entry:
- For CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Date of Birth, and Last four (4) digits of SSN or full DoD Id Number.
- For Non-CAC Card holder(s): First and Last Name, Last four (4) digits of SSN & Type Security Clearance (e.g. Secret, Top Secret, etc.) currently held. NOTE: Access to the facilities will not be allowed without a Security Clearance.
Register to attend the Site Visit by forwarding all required information to ACCA3.A3A.ACTSTeam@us.af.mil. An email response will be provided upon receipt of registration information.
During the Site Visit, no phones, cameras, or any other type of recording devices are allowed in the briefing facility and/or flightline. Personnel identified using or possessing phones/camera will be separated from the group and removed from the facility and/or tour by USAF Security Forces personnel.
Questions during the Site Visit will only be related to the visit and the information presented that day. No other questions will be answered. All questions and responses relevant to the Site Visit will be made public on SAM.gov.
Suspense for registering to attend the Site Visit is Tuesday, 29 Mar 2022, 1500 EST.
Update #1 ·
The United States Air Force (USAF), Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center (ACC AMIC) is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain non-personal services for the Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) support at Barksdale AFB LA, Eglin AFB FL, Langley AFB VA, Mountain Home AFB ID, Nellis AFB NV, Seymour Johnson AFB NC, Shaw AFB SC, Tyndall AFB FL, Dyess AFB TX, Ellsworth AFB SD, Aviano AB IT, Spangdahlem AB GE, RAF Lakenheath UK, AFCENT Air Warfare Center, UAE. and JRB Fort Worth TX is expected to be added in Option Year 1. Some of these locations include support at locations geographically separated from the primary ACTS site.
Draft RFP documents are posted for industry review and feedback. Email feedback for government consideration to ACCAMIC.PKB.ACTSContract@us.af.mil by 9 March 2022.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| ACTS OME - Site Visit Brief.pdf | ||
| ACTS OME Site Visit - Sign-in Sheet (Completed).pdf | ||
| ACTS Site Visit Questions and Answers 7 Apr 22.pdf | ||
| FA489022R0010 254 SOLICIT PKG.pdf | ||
| ACTS PWS 2021 v3.3.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation FA489022R0010_ List of WDs.docx | DOCX document | |
| July 21 2019_July 16 2022 CBA_Redacted.pdf | ||
| CLSExport_FA489022R0010 Clauses (21Jan2022).pdf | ||
| ACTS 22R0010 - draft Sect LM - 20220202.docx | DOCX document | |
| ACTS CLIN Structure draft - v2 - 20220202.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) | Award Notice | |
| Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) | Solicitation | |
| Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Air Combat Training Systems (ACTS) Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering (OM&E) | Pre-Solicitation |
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