Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS), Contractor Air Services (CAS)

Special Notice 9/23/19

The following notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for information or responses to be submitted.

It is the Government's intent to amend solicitation N00421-17-R-0036 for re-compete of Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS). Please continue to monitor Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) for the release of a forthcoming amended solicitation.

The Government appreciates your interest in this effort and thanks you for your continued patience.

UPDATE 12/19/2019: DRAFT RFP 

The Government has amended solicitation N00421-17-R-0036 for re-compete of Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS) for review.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD:

Date: 15 January 2020

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

The purpose of the conference is to provide industry with an understanding of the content of the draft RFP including Sections L (Instructions to Bidders) & M (Evaluation Factors for Award), discuss program requirements, and provide the opportunity for industry feedback prior to release of the final RFP.

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WILL BE HELD:

Date: 15 January 2020

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

One-on-one discussions, with a limit of 45 minutes per vendor, will be scheduled after the open forum (if requested by the potential offeror). The purpose of the sessions is to give the Government the opportunity to obtain specific feedback from your company regarding the draft documents; and give potential offerors the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to the Government regarding the requirement. The Government requests that Offerors respond to the below areas during the one-on-one sessions. The Government also requests you provide a written response to the below areas no later than 8 January 2020 to sherona.thomas@navy.mil and david.silverstone@navy.mil.

a. Challenges with meeting the requirements of the Performance Based Work Statement.

b. Challenges with meeting the Standup Capability periods.

c. Challenges to obtain a radar system meeting the requirement of the Performance Based Work Statement (PBWS).

d. Estimated total time in months it will take to receive the proposed radar after contract award.

e. Challenges with installation of radar system on the proposed aircraft.

f. Estimated total time in months it will take to install the proposed radar and radar and aircraft be ready for range certification flight.

g. Proposed Government Furnished Equipment for this effort.

h. Proposed Contract Line Item Number structure.

i. Substantiation of proposed aircraft (i.e., proof of ownership, executed lease agreements, condition of aircraft)

j. Other areas/information that you may wish to discuss.

To schedule a one-on-one session, please submit a request in writing to joseph.o.andrews@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 8 January 2020. Offerors will be notified of their assigned 45-minute time slot at (or prior to) start of -the conference presentation.

REQUESTS FOR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED OR ARRANGED AT THE INDUSTRY DAY EVENT.

Participation in the Pre-Solicitation Conference and/or One-On-One sessions is not a prerequisite for responding to the final RFP.

SECURITY, FACILITY ACCESS, AND RSVP INFORMATION:

Security clearance and base access are not required in order to attend. However, interested companies shall submit the following for all individuals planning to attend: Name, title, e-mail address, and phone number. Please note that, due to space availability, companies will be limited to three (3) attendees each.

Information must be submitted to sherona.thomas@navy.mil and joseph.o.andrews@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 8 January 2020 in order to allow time for screening by Security Forces prior to the event start date.

Anyone who has not complied with the above will not be allowed admittance to Pre-Solicitation Conference or One-on-one sessions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Please note the following regarding the Pre-Solicitation Conference and One-On-One Sessions:

1. Arrive 15 minutes early for registration

1. Bring identification

1. Cell phones, tape recorders, and videos are prohibited.

It is recommended that interested vendors continue to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ over the next few weeks for additional information relating to Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS), Contractor Air Services (CAS), Solicitation No. N00421-17-R-0036.

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. NAVAIR 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. All information released in this announcement and at the pre-solicitation conference is considered DRAFT and for informational purposes only. Upon release of the formal solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

UPDATED 3/3/2020

The Government apologizes for the delay in posting the Pre-Solicitation Conference Brief and the responses to Industry’s questions. Please see the attached contained in this notice. In addition, please standby for the forthcoming amended solicitation. Your patience and interest in this Procurement is greatly appreciated.

Special Notice 9/23/19

The following notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for information or responses to be submitted.

It is the Government's intent to amend solicitation N00421-17-R-0036 for re-compete of Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS). Please continue to monitor Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) for the release of a forthcoming amended solicitation.

The Government appreciates your interest in this effort and thanks you for your continued patience.

UPDATE 12/19/2019: DRAFT RFP 

The Government has amended solicitation N00421-17-R-0036 for re-compete of Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS) for review.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD:

Date: 15 January 2020

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

The purpose of the conference is to provide industry with an understanding of the content of the draft RFP including Sections L (Instructions to Bidders) & M (Evaluation Factors for Award), discuss program requirements, and provide the opportunity for industry feedback prior to release of the final RFP.

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WILL BE HELD:

Date: 15 January 2020

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

One-on-one discussions, with a limit of 45 minutes per vendor, will be scheduled after the open forum (if requested by the potential offeror). The purpose of the sessions is to give the Government the opportunity to obtain specific feedback from your company regarding the draft documents; and give potential offerors the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to the Government regarding the requirement. The Government requests that Offerors respond to the below areas during the one-on-one sessions. The Government also requests you provide a written response to the below areas no later than 8 January 2020 to sherona.thomas@navy.mil and david.silverstone@navy.mil.

a. Challenges with meeting the requirements of the Performance Based Work Statement.

b. Challenges with meeting the Standup Capability periods.

c. Challenges to obtain a radar system meeting the requirement of the Performance Based Work Statement (PBWS).

d. Estimated total time in months it will take to receive the proposed radar after contract award.

e. Challenges with installation of radar system on the proposed aircraft.

f. Estimated total time in months it will take to install the proposed radar and radar and aircraft be ready for range certification flight.

g. Proposed Government Furnished Equipment for this effort.

h. Proposed Contract Line Item Number structure.

i. Substantiation of proposed aircraft (i.e., proof of ownership, executed lease agreements, condition of aircraft)

j. Other areas/information that you may wish to discuss.

To schedule a one-on-one session, please submit a request in writing to joseph.o.andrews@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 8 January 2020. Offerors will be notified of their assigned 45-minute time slot at (or prior to) start of -the conference presentation.

REQUESTS FOR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED OR ARRANGED AT THE INDUSTRY DAY EVENT.

Participation in the Pre-Solicitation Conference and/or One-On-One sessions is not a prerequisite for responding to the final RFP.

SECURITY, FACILITY ACCESS, AND RSVP INFORMATION:

Security clearance and base access are not required in order to attend. However, interested companies shall submit the following for all individuals planning to attend: Name, title, e-mail address, and phone number. Please note that, due to space availability, companies will be limited to three (3) attendees each.

Information must be submitted to sherona.thomas@navy.mil and joseph.o.andrews@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 8 January 2020 in order to allow time for screening by Security Forces prior to the event start date.

Anyone who has not complied with the above will not be allowed admittance to Pre-Solicitation Conference or One-on-one sessions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Please note the following regarding the Pre-Solicitation Conference and One-On-One Sessions:

1. Arrive 15 minutes early for registration

1. Bring identification

1. Cell phones, tape recorders, and videos are prohibited.

It is recommended that interested vendors continue to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ over the next few weeks for additional information relating to Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS), Contractor Air Services (CAS), Solicitation No. N00421-17-R-0036.

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. NAVAIR 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. All information released in this announcement and at the pre-solicitation conference is considered DRAFT and for informational purposes only. Upon release of the formal solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

Special Notice 9/23/19

The following notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and is not a request for information or responses to be submitted.

It is the Government's intent to amend solicitation N00421-17-R-0036 for re-compete of Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS). Please continue to monitor Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) for the release of a forthcoming amended solicitation.

The Government appreciates your interest in this effort and thanks you for your continued patience.

Updated 7/24/2019

Please see amended RFP conformed/modification, and RFP QA Responses.

Also, see Flight Data History Contract N00421-14-D-0023.

Updated 7/16/19

Please see the amended RFP.

Offerors are asked to please include a signed and dated copy of all amendments with their proposal submissions, acknowledging receipt.

Updated 7/22/19
 
Please be advised the Government has extended the proposal due date to August 15, 2019. Responses to additional Questions and Answers amendment is forthcoming.

Updated 7/16/19

Please see the amended RFP.

Offerors are asked to please include a signed and dated copy of all amendments with their proposal submissions, acknowledging receipt.

UPDATED 7/16/2019

Please see attached Questions and Answers.

*Standby for amended RFP to address some administrative issues from questions and answers.

US Government's Third Round of Clarifications to Industry

In Reference to:
Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS), Contractor Air Services Follow-On Contract
Solicitation Number: N00421-17-R-0036

The purpose of today's posting is for NAVAIR to address twenty-three (23) clarifications asked by industry in response to the updated DRAFT PWS.

No addituonal questions will be taken at this time until further notice.


 

Updated 6/13/2019

Final RFP

Please see the attached RFP and the following attachments:

CDRLs: A0001-A0008

Contract Security Classification Specification- DD Form 254

Raytheon Ktech Telemetry System (RTMS) Capabilities Interface Reference Document (IRD)

L & S Band Array Dimensions

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

DD Form 250 Material Inspection and Receiving Report

Organizational Conflict of Interest

Government Furnished Property

Identification and Assertion of Restrictions on the Government's Use, Release, or Disclosure of

Technical Data

Past Performance Contract Data

Past Performance Questionnaire

Questions Form

All proposals are due No later than 12:00 P.M. EST 29 JUL 2019

Offerors shall submit proposals via United States Postal Service or through a commercial carrier and shall be coordinated with Sherona Thomas at 301-757-9708. Proposals shall be submitted using the address provided below. Offeror shall not submit proposals by facsimile or electronically via email.

NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AD-PAX
Sherona Thomas
21983 BUNDY RD, BLDG 3272
PATUXENT RIVER, MD  20670
Solicitation Number: N00421-17-R-0036

Hand carried proposals may be delivered to the address above, attention Sherona Thomas and/or Michael Coon. Note (1): The Government reserves the right to cancel this requirement at any time prior to contract award and submission of a proposal does not guarantee Government award of a contract.

Note (2) Questions shall be submitted using the attached Questions Form and shall be submitted to Sherona Thomas, at Sherona.thomas@navy.mil, NLT 12:00 P.M. EST. on 24 June 2019. Questions received after this date may not be answered. All questions or comments shall remain non-proprietary. Answers to the questions will be posted on FEDBIZOps.

US Government's Third Round of Clarifications to Industry

In Reference to:
Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS), Contractor Air Services Follow-On Contract
Solicitation Number: N00421-17-R-0036

The purpose of today's posting is for NAVAIR to address twenty-three (23) clarifications asked by industry in response to the updated DRAFT PWS.

No addituonal questions will be taken at this time until further notice.

The purpose of today's posting is to provide the attached DRAFT PWS for the ARSS Contractor Air Services (CAS) follow-on.  The Government is seeking Industry's preliminary review and comments.

For interested businesses, please submit your questions and comments after reviewing the PWS to Contract Specialist, Lia Roper at lia.roper@navy.mil no later than 11:00 AM (EST) on 17 August 2018.

All data received in response to this notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.

The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of this FBO Announcement and industry responses.

DISCLAIMER
THIS REQUEST IS SEEKING QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ON THE REVISED DRAFT PWS POSTED TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. THE DRAFT PWS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS AN OFFER AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

US Government's Second Round of Clarifications to Industry

In Reference to:
Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS), Contractor Air Services Follow-On Contract
Solicitation Number: N00421-17-R-0036

The purpose of today's posting is for NAVAIR to address four (4) clarifications addressing questions asked by Industry.

This amendment represents the second round of clarifications that are provided by the Government.

No additional questions will be taken at this time until further notice.

The attached Questions & Answers (Q&A's) are provided as a result of the 5-6 March 2018 Industry Day in Cherry Point, NC.  Guidance will be provided under a separate FBO post for accessing the GFI Telemetry System Specs.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Contracts Department (AIR 2.5.1.12), Patuxent River, MD has an update for the Contracted Air Services (CAS) Airborne Range Support Services (ARSS) requirement. After completing market research, including an extensive review of current Industry capability and an initial analysis of the Navy's current and future expanding technological requirements, the Performance Work Statement (PWS) has been revised.

SUBMISSION DETAILS

A DRAFT PWS is attached for Industry review and comment. The CAS Program Office will host one-on-on meetings to clarify the requirement, discuss airworthiness and safety of flight assessments (operating limitations, FAA certification, FAA approval documents, etc.) and elicit Industry comments with interested businesses at MCAS, Cherry Point, North Carolina 5-6 March 2018.

PMA-226 will not review or provide an approval to industries' proposed engineering approaches, type/model series of aircraft, or acquisition strategy. If you wish to schedule a one-on-one meeting, kindly submit your request to Sonja Hamric, at Sonja.hamric@navy.mil NLT 8 February to coordinate location and meeting details.

For interested businesses, please submit your questions and comments on the PWS to the Contract Specialist, Helen Choo, at helen.choo@navy.mil no later than 10:00 am. Eastern Standard Time on 21 February 2018.

All data received in response to this notice that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted.

The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of this FBO Announcement and industry responses.

DISCLAIMER
THIS REQUEST FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS ON THE REVISED PWS IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.