Aircraft Components and Accessories

 This is not a Sources Sought or Request for Comments Synopsis.  With this Amendment the Solicitation Number FA8106-09-R-0007 now becomes the Official Synopsis for FA8106-09-R-0007. The correction to the Solicitation Number is being accomplished in this manner so as not to lose previously posted information/history for the acquisition so that all data remains available and accessible for all parties.

 OC-ALC, Tinker AFB, OK intends to award one (1) contract for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), Production and Installation of the KC-10 CNS/ATM modification.  A full and open competition is contemplated. The anticipated contract shall be a Firm Fixed Price, FAR Part 15 contract.   The solicitation will address requirements through the Request For Proposal (RFP), Statement Of Objectives (SOO) and System Requirements Document (SRD).  Award is anticipated to be in February 2010.  The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413, size standard 1000.

 Thirty-two (32) KC-10 aircraft are assigned to McGuire AFB, NJ, and twenty-seven (27) are assigned to Travis AFB, CA. The KC-10A mission is to provide worldwide airlift and aerial refueling.  The purpose of this acquisition is to procure the KC-10 CNS/ATM Modification, to upgrade all fifty-nine (59) KC-10 aircraft, four (4) Weapon system Trainers (WSTs) and two (2) Flight Training Devices (FTDs).  The KC-10 CNS/ATM modification uses a systems approach in aiding pilot awareness, enhancing safety, and alleviating task saturation in a high technology environment.  As much as possible, the CNS/ATM modification will use technologically current, FAA and ICAO certified Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware and software while solving obsolescence by replacing the Inertial Navigation Unit (INU), Flight Management System (FMS) and Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) compliant GPS (Military or Government Off-The-Shelf).

 The anticipated period of performance includes a twenty-four (24) month basic period for EMD and four (4) one-year option periods for the Production and Installation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

***Original synopsis posting ***

This synopsis is a request for comments on draft KC-10Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)Program, source selection documentation and a notification of IndustryDay. The 544th Aircraft Sustainment Squadron is seeking comments on thedraft Statement Of Objectives (SOO) and draft Systems RequirementsDocument (SRD) for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. This procurement is contemplatedas a Firm Fixed Price type contract for a two year base award and fouroption years. The base award consists of a System Development andDemonstration (SDD) phase during FY2010 thru FY2012 to be followed inthe subsequent years with production and installation to satisfy theCNS/ATM requirement by CY2015. The draft documents are comprisedprimarily of specifications and objectives, to include the draft SOO andthe draft SRD for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. The draft documents are beingissued to provide potential offerors and other stakeholders theopportunity to provide the Government with comments and clarifyingquestions prior to the release of the request for proposal. Offerorsdesiring to propose as prime contractors must hold a United StatesGovernment Secret facility clearance. A pre-solicitation conference(commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted to affordofferors an opportunity to understand the Governments needs andrequirements. Clarifying questions may be submitted on the draftmaterial prior to conclusion of the comment period. Instructions are included in this notice on how to request the draft SOOand draft SRD related materials, how to submit comments, clarifyingquestions, and responses and how to register for the KC-10 CNS/ATMIndustry Day. The announcement is subject to periodic updates of additionalinformation (draft RFP, etc.) and should be reviewed on occasion. Draft SOO (Objectives) /Draft SRD (Specifications): The draft specifications/objectives are available upon request via emailand may be requested in conjunction with Industry Day registration (seeattached form). To request the draft specifications, send your companyname, company physical mailing address, CAGE code, and point of contactinformation (your name, phone number, and email address) to: Mr. KurtMcKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil with cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil . Industry Day: The KC-10 CNS/ATM program will conduct an Industry Day on 28 October2008 at the General Hill Conference Center on Tinker AFB, Oklahoma from0900 - 1200 CST. The purpose of the event is to provide information onthe KC-10 CNS/ATM program, inform industry of program requirements,competition timelines, and to provide a Question & Answer/networkingopportunity. The Government will not be conducting one-on-one discussions during thisevent; however, short side boards may be presented to discussalternatives that are of a proprietary nature that afternoon. If youdesire a sideboard, contact Mr. Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.milwith cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil,no later than 23 Oct 2008. Written questions will be accepted. Thequestions and answers will be posted prior to release of the Request ForProposal. This announcement is not a contract, Request For Proposal, apromise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of theGovernment. The Air Force will not assume liability for costs incurredby an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore,attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowabledirect charge to the Government. Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 0830 CST,28 October 2008. Registration is open to United States GovernmentAgencies and their Contractors only. Attendees are required to identifytheir nationality and their positions within the company they represent.This is a no-fee event and seating is limited. Three attendees will beallowed, per CAGE code. Registration Form should be sent by 21 October2008, to Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil or fax to his attentionat 405-736-4155. When emailing, please send a cc to Capt. NickPellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. An email confirmationwill be sent upon receipt along with directions to the meeting location.Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same points ofcontact by 23 October 2008. An email confirmation will be sent uponreceipt. Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted.Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, militaryID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information submittedvia the Registration Form to gain entry into the event. Attendees areencouraged to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in. Thisis an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Informationpresented at the event will be made available to offerors unable toattend via the same process used for Specification requests. Companies responding to this request should indicate whether they are alarge or small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-ownedbusiness, HUBZONE small business and/or service disabled veteran-ownedsmall business. Please inform us if your company intends to perform thework as the prime contractor or if you desire to subcontract with aprime contractor. Ensure your response contains your company's name,street address, point of contact with phone number and email address,company web page URL. All responses must be unclassified. The Governmentwill not reimburse any preparation costs. Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses: Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regardingthe draft documents shall be submitted by 14 November 2008 to thefollowing: kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil , or fax to his attention at405-736-4155. Please cc Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil when emailing. Questions should be limited to matters not involving classified and/orbusiness proprietary matters. At any time after receipt ofcomments/questions, the Government reserves the right to contactrespondents for further clarification of the submittal. A potentialBidder's List will be compiled from draft document requests and IndustryDay registrations. Additionally, questions received from potentialofferors and Government responses will be posted through FedBizOppsafter 14 November 2008. After consideration of all comments received, afinal RFP will be developed with an anticipated publish date in Feb 09.It is anticipated that industry will be given 60 days to respond.Contract award is anticipated in the 2QFY10 timeframe. Contract/Contract Type: The award is anticipated to be for a two year base SSD and fourproduction year options. The anticipated contract type is contemplatedto be Firm Fixed Price or Fixed Price with Incentive. Contracting Office Address: Building 30013001 Staff Dr, STE 1AG1104ATAFB, Oklahoma 73145-3303 United States Primary Point of Contact: Kurt McKay,Contract Specialistkurt.mckay@tinker.af.milPhone: 405-739-3959Fax: 405-736-4155Secondary Point of Contact: Capt. Nick Pellegrino nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil . Phone: 405-736-4575 KC-10 CNS/ATM Industry Day 28 October 2008, 0900 - 1200 ESTGeneral Hill Conference Center, Tinker AFB OKRegistration FormNote: Open to United States Government Agencies and their ContractorsOnly Company Name: _____________________________________Company Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________Cage Code: _____________________________________Point of Contact: _____________________________________Telephone: _____________________________________Fax: _____________________________________Email: _____________________________________Attendee(s): (1) __________________________________(Name, Position & (2) __________________________________Nationality) (3) __________________________________Special Needs Requirement: ______ Yes _______ NoIf yes, please indicate _____________________________________ _____________________________________ IMPORTANT: Attendees will be required to present a CURRENT photo ID(driver's license, military ID, Company ID, or passport) matching theinformation provided above upon check-in. Please allow sufficient timefor the check-in/verification process. Please submit by 4:00PM CST, 21 October 2008, by fax Attn: Kurt McKay(405) 736-4155 or email it to kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil and cc to Capt.Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. A confirmationemail will be sent upon verification of CAGE code. Attendeesubstitution requests may be submitted to the same points of contact by4:00PM CST, 23 October 2008. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See Note(s) 26.

 This is not a Sources Sought or Request for Comments Synopsis.  With this Amendment the Solicitation Number FA8106-09-R-0007 now becomes the Official Synopsis for FA8106-09-R-0007. The correction to the Solicitation Number is being accomplished in this manner so as not to lose previously posted information/history for the acquisition so that all data remains available and accessible for all parties.

 OC-ALC, Tinker AFB, OK intends to award one (1) contract for the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD), Production and Installation of the KC-10 CNS/ATM modification.  A full and open competition is contemplated. The anticipated contract shall be a Firm Fixed Price, FAR Part 15 contract.   The solicitation will address requirements through the Request For Proposal (RFP), Statement Of Objectives (SOO) and System Requirements Document (SRD).  Award is anticipated to be in February 2010.  The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 336413, size standard 1000.

 Thirty-two (32) KC-10 aircraft are assigned to McGuire AFB, NJ, and twenty-seven (27) are assigned to Travis AFB, CA. The KC-10A mission is to provide worldwide airlift and aerial refueling.  The purpose of this acquisition is to procure the KC-10 CNS/ATM Modification, to upgrade all fifty-nine (59) KC-10 aircraft, four (4) Weapon system Trainers (WSTs) and two (2) Flight Training Devices (FTDs).  The KC-10 CNS/ATM modification uses a systems approach in aiding pilot awareness, enhancing safety, and alleviating task saturation in a high technology environment.  As much as possible, the CNS/ATM modification will use technologically current, FAA and ICAO certified Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) hardware and software while solving obsolescence by replacing the Inertial Navigation Unit (INU), Flight Management System (FMS) and Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) compliant GPS (Military or Government Off-The-Shelf).

 The anticipated period of performance includes a twenty-four (24) month basic period for EMD and four (4) option periods for the Production and Installation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

***Original synopsis posting ***

This synopsis is a request for comments on draft KC-10Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)Program, source selection documentation and a notification of IndustryDay. The 544th Aircraft Sustainment Squadron is seeking comments on thedraft Statement Of Objectives (SOO) and draft Systems RequirementsDocument (SRD) for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. This procurement is contemplatedas a Firm Fixed Price type contract for a two year base award and fouroption years. The base award consists of a System Development andDemonstration (SDD) phase during FY2010 thru FY2012 to be followed inthe subsequent years with production and installation to satisfy theCNS/ATM requirement by CY2015. The draft documents are comprisedprimarily of specifications and objectives, to include the draft SOO andthe draft SRD for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. The draft documents are beingissued to provide potential offerors and other stakeholders theopportunity to provide the Government with comments and clarifyingquestions prior to the release of the request for proposal. Offerorsdesiring to propose as prime contractors must hold a United StatesGovernment Secret facility clearance. A pre-solicitation conference(commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted to affordofferors an opportunity to understand the Governments needs andrequirements. Clarifying questions may be submitted on the draftmaterial prior to conclusion of the comment period. Instructions are included in this notice on how to request the draft SOOand draft SRD related materials, how to submit comments, clarifyingquestions, and responses and how to register for the KC-10 CNS/ATMIndustry Day. The announcement is subject to periodic updates of additionalinformation (draft RFP, etc.) and should be reviewed on occasion. Draft SOO (Objectives) /Draft SRD (Specifications): The draft specifications/objectives are available upon request via emailand may be requested in conjunction with Industry Day registration (seeattached form). To request the draft specifications, send your companyname, company physical mailing address, CAGE code, and point of contactinformation (your name, phone number, and email address) to: Mr. KurtMcKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil with cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil . Industry Day: The KC-10 CNS/ATM program will conduct an Industry Day on 28 October2008 at the General Hill Conference Center on Tinker AFB, Oklahoma from0900 - 1200 CST. The purpose of the event is to provide information onthe KC-10 CNS/ATM program, inform industry of program requirements,competition timelines, and to provide a Question & Answer/networkingopportunity. The Government will not be conducting one-on-one discussions during thisevent; however, short side boards may be presented to discussalternatives that are of a proprietary nature that afternoon. If youdesire a sideboard, contact Mr. Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.milwith cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil,no later than 23 Oct 2008. Written questions will be accepted. Thequestions and answers will be posted prior to release of the Request ForProposal. This announcement is not a contract, Request For Proposal, apromise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of theGovernment. The Air Force will not assume liability for costs incurredby an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore,attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowabledirect charge to the Government. Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 0830 CST,28 October 2008. Registration is open to United States GovernmentAgencies and their Contractors only. Attendees are required to identifytheir nationality and their positions within the company they represent.This is a no-fee event and seating is limited. Three attendees will beallowed, per CAGE code. Registration Form should be sent by 21 October2008, to Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil or fax to his attentionat 405-736-4155. When emailing, please send a cc to Capt. NickPellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. An email confirmationwill be sent upon receipt along with directions to the meeting location.Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same points ofcontact by 23 October 2008. An email confirmation will be sent uponreceipt. Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted.Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, militaryID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information submittedvia the Registration Form to gain entry into the event. Attendees areencouraged to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in. Thisis an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Informationpresented at the event will be made available to offerors unable toattend via the same process used for Specification requests. Companies responding to this request should indicate whether they are alarge or small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-ownedbusiness, HUBZONE small business and/or service disabled veteran-ownedsmall business. Please inform us if your company intends to perform thework as the prime contractor or if you desire to subcontract with aprime contractor. Ensure your response contains your company's name,street address, point of contact with phone number and email address,company web page URL. All responses must be unclassified. The Governmentwill not reimburse any preparation costs. Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses: Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regardingthe draft documents shall be submitted by 14 November 2008 to thefollowing: kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil , or fax to his attention at405-736-4155. Please cc Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil when emailing. Questions should be limited to matters not involving classified and/orbusiness proprietary matters. At any time after receipt ofcomments/questions, the Government reserves the right to contactrespondents for further clarification of the submittal. A potentialBidder's List will be compiled from draft document requests and IndustryDay registrations. Additionally, questions received from potentialofferors and Government responses will be posted through FedBizOppsafter 14 November 2008. After consideration of all comments received, afinal RFP will be developed with an anticipated publish date in Feb 09.It is anticipated that industry will be given 60 days to respond.Contract award is anticipated in the 2QFY10 timeframe. Contract/Contract Type: The award is anticipated to be for a two year base SSD and fourproduction year options. The anticipated contract type is contemplatedto be Firm Fixed Price or Fixed Price with Incentive. Contracting Office Address: Building 30013001 Staff Dr, STE 1AG1104ATAFB, Oklahoma 73145-3303 United States Primary Point of Contact: Kurt McKay,Contract Specialistkurt.mckay@tinker.af.milPhone: 405-739-3959Fax: 405-736-4155Secondary Point of Contact: Capt. Nick Pellegrino nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil . Phone: 405-736-4575 KC-10 CNS/ATM Industry Day 28 October 2008, 0900 - 1200 ESTGeneral Hill Conference Center, Tinker AFB OKRegistration FormNote: Open to United States Government Agencies and their ContractorsOnly Company Name: _____________________________________Company Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________Cage Code: _____________________________________Point of Contact: _____________________________________Telephone: _____________________________________Fax: _____________________________________Email: _____________________________________Attendee(s): (1) __________________________________(Name, Position & (2) __________________________________Nationality) (3) __________________________________Special Needs Requirement: ______ Yes _______ NoIf yes, please indicate _____________________________________ _____________________________________ IMPORTANT: Attendees will be required to present a CURRENT photo ID(driver's license, military ID, Company ID, or passport) matching theinformation provided above upon check-in. Please allow sufficient timefor the check-in/verification process. Please submit by 4:00PM CST, 21 October 2008, by fax Attn: Kurt McKay(405) 736-4155 or email it to kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil and cc to Capt.Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. A confirmationemail will be sent upon verification of CAGE code. Attendeesubstitution requests may be submitted to the same points of contact by4:00PM CST, 23 October 2008. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See Note(s) 26.

This synopsis is a request for comments on draft KC-10Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)Program, source selection documentation and a notification of IndustryDay. The 544th Aircraft Sustainment Squadron is seeking comments on thedraft Statement Of Objectives (SOO) and draft Systems RequirementsDocument (SRD) for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. This procurement is contemplatedas a Firm Fixed Price type contract for a two year base award and fouroption years. The base award consists of a System Development andDemonstration (SDD) phase during FY2010 thru FY2012 to be followed inthe subsequent years with production and installation to satisfy theCNS/ATM requirement by CY2015. The draft documents are comprisedprimarily of specifications and objectives, to include the draft SOO andthe draft SRD for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. The draft documents are beingissued to provide potential offerors and other stakeholders theopportunity to provide the Government with comments and clarifyingquestions prior to the release of the request for proposal. Offerorsdesiring to propose as prime contractors must hold a United StatesGovernment Secret facility clearance. A pre-solicitation conference(commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted to affordofferors an opportunity to understand the Governments needs andrequirements. Clarifying questions may be submitted on the draftmaterial prior to conclusion of the comment period. Instructions are included in this notice on how to request the draft SOOand draft SRD related materials, how to submit comments, clarifyingquestions, and responses and how to register for the KC-10 CNS/ATMIndustry Day. The announcement is subject to periodic updates of additionalinformation (draft RFP, etc.) and should be reviewed on occasion. Draft SOO (Objectives) /Draft SRD (Specifications): The draft specifications/objectives are available upon request via emailand may be requested in conjunction with Industry Day registration (seeattached form). To request the draft specifications, send your companyname, company physical mailing address, CAGE code, and point of contactinformation (your name, phone number, and email address) to: Mr. KurtMcKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil with cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil . Industry Day: The KC-10 CNS/ATM program will conduct an Industry Day on 28 October2008 at the General Hill Conference Center on Tinker AFB, Oklahoma from0900 - 1200 CST. The purpose of the event is to provide information onthe KC-10 CNS/ATM program, inform industry of program requirements,competition timelines, and to provide a Question & Answer/networkingopportunity. The Government will not be conducting one-on-one discussions during thisevent; however, short side boards may be presented to discussalternatives that are of a proprietary nature that afternoon. If youdesire a sideboard, contact Mr. Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.milwith cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil,no later than 23 Oct 2008. Written questions will be accepted. Thequestions and answers will be posted prior to release of the Request ForProposal. This announcement is not a contract, Request For Proposal, apromise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of theGovernment. The Air Force will not assume liability for costs incurredby an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore,attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowabledirect charge to the Government. Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 0830 CST,28 October 2008. Registration is open to United States GovernmentAgencies and their Contractors only. Attendees are required to identifytheir nationality and their positions within the company they represent.This is a no-fee event and seating is limited. Three attendees will beallowed, per CAGE code. Registration Form should be sent by 21 October2008, to Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil or fax to his attentionat 405-736-4155. When emailing, please send a cc to Capt. NickPellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. An email confirmationwill be sent upon receipt along with directions to the meeting location.Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same points ofcontact by 23 October 2008. An email confirmation will be sent uponreceipt. Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted.Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, militaryID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information submittedvia the Registration Form to gain entry into the event. Attendees areencouraged to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in. Thisis an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Informationpresented at the event will be made available to offerors unable toattend via the same process used for Specification requests. Companies responding to this request should indicate whether they are alarge or small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-ownedbusiness, HUBZONE small business and/or service disabled veteran-ownedsmall business. Please inform us if your company intends to perform thework as the prime contractor or if you desire to subcontract with aprime contractor. Ensure your response contains your company's name,street address, point of contact with phone number and email address,company web page URL. All responses must be unclassified. The Governmentwill not reimburse any preparation costs. Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses: Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regardingthe draft documents shall be submitted by 14 November 2008 to thefollowing: kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil , or fax to his attention at405-736-4155. Please cc Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil when emailing. Questions should be limited to matters not involving classified and/orbusiness proprietary matters. At any time after receipt ofcomments/questions, the Government reserves the right to contactrespondents for further clarification of the submittal. A potentialBidder's List will be compiled from draft document requests and IndustryDay registrations. Additionally, questions received from potentialofferors and Government responses will be posted through FedBizOppsafter 14 November 2008. After consideration of all comments received, afinal RFP will be developed with an anticipated publish date in Feb 09.It is anticipated that industry will be given 60 days to respond.Contract award is anticipated in the 2QFY10 timeframe. Contract/Contract Type: The award is anticipated to be for a two year base SSD and fourproduction year options. The anticipated contract type is contemplatedto be Firm Fixed Price or Fixed Price with Incentive. Contracting Office Address: Building 30013001 Staff Dr, STE 1AG1104ATAFB, Oklahoma 73145-3303 United States Primary Point of Contact: Kurt McKay,Contract Specialistkurt.mckay@tinker.af.milPhone: 405-739-3959Fax: 405-736-4155Secondary Point of Contact: Capt. Nick Pellegrino nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil . Phone: 405-736-4575 KC-10 CNS/ATM Industry Day 28 October 2008, 0900 - 1200 ESTGeneral Hill Conference Center, Tinker AFB OKRegistration FormNote: Open to United States Government Agencies and their ContractorsOnly Company Name: _____________________________________Company Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________Cage Code: _____________________________________Point of Contact: _____________________________________Telephone: _____________________________________Fax: _____________________________________Email: _____________________________________Attendee(s): (1) __________________________________(Name, Position & (2) __________________________________Nationality) (3) __________________________________Special Needs Requirement: ______ Yes _______ NoIf yes, please indicate _____________________________________ _____________________________________ IMPORTANT: Attendees will be required to present a CURRENT photo ID(driver's license, military ID, Company ID, or passport) matching theinformation provided above upon check-in. Please allow sufficient timefor the check-in/verification process. Please submit by 4:00PM CST, 21 October 2008, by fax Attn: Kurt McKay(405) 736-4155 or email it to kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil and cc to Capt.Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. A confirmationemail will be sent upon verification of CAGE code. Attendeesubstitution requests may be submitted to the same points of contact by4:00PM CST, 23 October 2008. Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See Note(s) 26.

This synopsis is a request for comments on draft KC-10Communication, Navigation, Surveillance Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM)Program, source selection documentation and a notification of IndustryDay. The 544th Aircraft Sustainment Squadron is seeking comments on thedraft Statement Of Objectives (SOO) and draft Systems RequirementsDocument (SRD) for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. This procurement is contemplatedas a Firm Fixed Price type contract for a two year base award and fouroption years. The base award consists of a System Development andDemonstration (SDD) phase during FY2010 thru FY2012 to be followed inthe subsequent years with production and installation to satisfy theCNS/ATM requirement by CY2015. The draft documents are comprisedprimarily of specifications and objectives, to include the draft SOO andthe draft SRD for the KC-10 CNS/ATM. The draft documents are beingissued to provide potential offerors and other stakeholders theopportunity to provide the Government with comments and clarifyingquestions prior to the release of the request for proposal. Offerorsdesiring to propose as prime contractors must hold a United StatesGovernment Secret facility clearance. A pre-solicitation conference(commonly referred to as "Industry Day") will be conducted to affordofferors an opportunity to understand the Governments needs andrequirements. Clarifying questions may be submitted on the draftmaterial prior to conclusion of the comment period. Instructions are included in this notice on how to request the draft SOOand draft SRD related materials, how to submit comments, clarifyingquestions, and responses and how to register for the KC-10 CNS/ATMIndustry Day. The announcement is subject to periodic updates of additionalinformation (draft RFP, etc.) and should be reviewed on occasion.





Draft SOO (Objectives) /Draft SRD (Specifications):

The draft specifications/objectives are available upon request via emailand may be requested in conjunction with Industry Day registration (seeattached form). To request the draft specifications, send your companyname, company physical mailing address, CAGE code, and point of contactinformation (your name, phone number, and email address) to: Mr. KurtMcKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil with cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil .







Industry Day:

The KC-10 CNS/ATM program will conduct an Industry Day on 28 October2008 at the General Hill Conference Center on Tinker AFB, Oklahoma from0900 - 1200 CST. The purpose of the event is to provide information onthe KC-10 CNS/ATM program, inform industry of program requirements,competition timelines, and to provide a Question & Answer/networkingopportunity.

The Government will not be conducting one-on-one discussions during thisevent; however, short side boards may be presented to discussalternatives that are of a proprietary nature that afternoon. If youdesire a sideboard, contact Mr. Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.milwith cc to Capt. Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil,no later than 23 Oct 2008. Written questions will be accepted. Thequestions and answers will be posted prior to release of the Request ForProposal. This announcement is not a contract, Request For Proposal, apromise to contract, or a commitment of any kind on the part of theGovernment. The Air Force will not assume liability for costs incurredby an attendee or for travel expenses or marketing efforts; therefore,attendee cost in response to this notice is not considered an allowabledirect charge to the Government.





Industry Day Registration:

Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 0830 CST,28 October 2008. Registration is open to United States GovernmentAgencies and their Contractors only. Attendees are required to identifytheir nationality and their positions within the company they represent.This is a no-fee event and seating is limited. Three attendees will beallowed, per CAGE code. Registration Form should be sent by 21 October2008, to Kurt McKay at kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil or fax to his attentionat 405-736-4155. When emailing, please send a cc to Capt. NickPellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. An email confirmationwill be sent upon receipt along with directions to the meeting location.Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same points ofcontact by 23 October 2008. An email confirmation will be sent uponreceipt. Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted.Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, militaryID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information submittedvia the Registration Form to gain entry into the event. Attendees areencouraged to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in. Thisis an UNCLASSIFIED event; no clearances are required. Informationpresented at the event will be made available to offerors unable toattend via the same process used for Specification requests.





Companies responding to this request should indicate whether they are alarge or small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-ownedbusiness, HUBZONE small business and/or service disabled veteran-ownedsmall business. Please inform us if your company intends to perform thework as the prime contractor or if you desire to subcontract with aprime contractor. Ensure your response contains your company's name,street address, point of contact with phone number and email address,company web page URL. All responses must be unclassified. The Governmentwill not reimburse any preparation costs.





Comments, Clarifying Questions, and Responses:

Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regardingthe draft documents shall be submitted by 14 November 2008 to thefollowing: kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil , or fax to his attention at405-736-4155. Please cc Capt. Nick Pellegrino atnicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil when emailing.



Questions should be limited to matters not involving classified and/orbusiness proprietary matters. At any time after receipt ofcomments/questions, the Government reserves the right to contactrespondents for further clarification of the submittal. A potentialBidder's List will be compiled from draft document requests and IndustryDay registrations. Additionally, questions received from potentialofferors and Government responses will be posted through FedBizOppsafter 14 November 2008. After consideration of all comments received, afinal RFP will be developed with an anticipated publish date in Feb 09.It is anticipated that industry will be given 60 days to respond.Contract award is anticipated in the 2QFY10 timeframe.







Contract/Contract Type:

The award is anticipated to be for a two year base SSD and fourproduction year options. The anticipated contract type is contemplatedto be Firm Fixed Price or Fixed Price with Incentive.







Contracting Office Address: Building 30013001 Staff Dr, STE 1AG1104ATAFB, Oklahoma 73145-3303 United States Primary Point of Contact: Kurt McKay,Contract Specialistkurt.mckay@tinker.af.milPhone: 405-739-3959Fax: 405-736-4155Secondary Point of Contact: Capt. Nick Pellegrino nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil . Phone: 405-736-4575





KC-10 CNS/ATM Industry Day 28 October 2008, 0900 - 1200 ESTGeneral Hill Conference Center, Tinker AFB OKRegistration FormNote: Open to United States Government Agencies and their ContractorsOnly

Company Name: _____________________________________Company Address: _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________Cage Code: _____________________________________Point of Contact: _____________________________________Telephone: _____________________________________Fax: _____________________________________Email: _____________________________________Attendee(s): (1) __________________________________(Name, Position & (2) __________________________________Nationality) (3) __________________________________Special Needs Requirement: ______ Yes _______ NoIf yes, please indicate _____________________________________ _____________________________________

IMPORTANT: Attendees will be required to present a CURRENT photo ID(driver's license, military ID, Company ID, or passport) matching theinformation provided above upon check-in. Please allow sufficient timefor the check-in/verification process.

Please submit by 4:00PM CST, 21 October 2008, by fax Attn: Kurt McKay(405) 736-4155 or email it to kurt.mckay@tinker.af.mil and cc to Capt.Nick Pellegrino at nicholas.pellegrino@tinker.af.mil. A confirmationemail will be sent upon verification of CAGE code. Attendeesubstitution requests may be submitted to the same points of contact by4:00PM CST, 23 October 2008.





Electronic procedure will be used for this solicitation. See Note(s) 26.