Aviation Maintenance Services (AFM II East)

This announcement serves as Amendment 0002 to the FORMAL Request for Proposal  W58RGZ-16-R-0006 issued on 30 April 2018.

W58RGZ-16-R-0006 0002 incorporates DFARS 252.242-7006 into Section I, and updates the following attachments in Section J: 0004, 0010, and 0039.

As a result of the above changes, the closing date remains 25 June 2018.

This announcement serves as Amendment 0001 to the FORMAL Request for Proposal W58RGZ-16-R-0006 issued on 30 April 2018.

W58RGZ-16-R-0006 0001 revises Section A-3 and updates the following attachments in Section J: 0004, 0008, 0010, 0019, 0024, 0025, 0027, 0028, and 0039.

As a result of the above changes, the closing date is extended from 19 June 2018 to 25 June 2018.

This announcement serves as a SPECIAL NOTICE for the FORMAL Request for Proposal (RFP) W58RGZ-16-R-0006.

The Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) on behalf of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Logistics Center (ALC) Aviation Field Maintenance (AFM) Program, executed by the Aviation Field Maintenance Directorate (AFMD) is hereby releasing this FORMAL RFP for the East region. The
AFM Program enables sustainable unit and equipment readiness by augmenting aviation field level maintenance capabilities and responding to aviation maintenance surge requirements throughout the world. This includes Army aviation Reset mission and the delivery of Reset aircraft in both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations and the application of Modification Work Orders (MWOs). The AFM Program also provides aviation maintenance pass-back support for Combat Aviation Brigades (CABs) at numerous Logistic Readiness Centers - Aviation (LRC-A) sites.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. The Small Business Size Standard is $32.5 Million in average annual receipts. A size standard is the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs. The process used to calculate average annual average receipts can be found in 13 CFR Section 121.104.

The Government proposes to award a "C" type contract that will include a base year and seven one-year options. The contract will be awarded using a best value Tradeoff approach.

Please provide questions or comments on the FORMAL RFP and all Attachments/Exhibits NLT 14 May 2018 5:00 p.m. (US Central Time) to usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.acc-rsa-afmii@mail.mil.

This is a SPECIAL NOTICE to the questions and answers from Draft Proposal (RFP) W58RGZ-16-R-0006 posted on 13 February 2018. The purpose of this SPECIAL NOTICE is to announce the Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit scheduled at Fort Campbell, Kentucky on 5 April 2018. The Government's intent for the Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit is for the viewing of the representative work site(s) and to provide an overview of the solicitation. See attached slides for additional Pre-Proposal Conference information.

It is requested that the names and social security numbers of no more than three (3) attendees be submitted to Mr. Larry E. Davis via email at us.army.redstone.acc.mbx.acc-rsa-afmii@mail.mil no later than 2 April 2018.

Nothing said at the Pre-Proposal Conference (or the concurrent site visit) will qualify or modify the terms of the formal solicitation unless it is formally amended in writing, per FAR 15.206(c).

Please note the Government anticipates releasing the Formal RFP W58RGZ-16-R-0006 on or before 30 March 2018.

This is a SPECIAL NOTICE to the DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) W58RGZ-16-R-0006 that was posted on 13 September 2017. This SPECIAL NOTICE is for the purpose of posting questions and answers gathered from the Draft RFP that was released to industry.

Please note that the Government anticipates releasing the Formal Request for Proposal W58RGZ-16-R-0006 on or before 30 March 2018.

This announcement serves as a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE for Request for Proposal (RFP) AFM II East Region, W58RGZ-16-R-0006. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal.

The Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) on behalf of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Logistics Center (ALC) Aviation Field Maintenance (AFM) Program, executed by the Aviation Field Maintenance Directorate (AFMD) is hereby anticipating the release of the formal Request for Proposal on or about 01 February 2018. The AFM Program enables sustainable unit and equipment readiness by augmenting aviation field level maintenance capabilities and responding to aviation maintenance surge requirements throughout the world. This includes the Army Aviation Reset Mission and the application of aircraft modifications. The AFM Program also provides aviation maintenance pass-back support for Combat Aviation Brigades (CABs) at numerous Logistic Readiness Centers - Aviation (LRC-A) sites.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. The Small Business Size Standard is $32.5 Million in average annual receipts. A size standard is the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs. The process used to calculate average annual average receipts can be found in 13 CFR Section 121.104.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue an RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of Information in response to this notice. The Government plans to award a hybrid "C" type contract with Firm-Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, Cost Plus Fixed-Fee Level of Effort, and Cost No Fee Contract Line Item Numbers that will include up to a 90-day transition-in period, a base year and seven one-year options. The contract will be awarded using a best value Tradeoff approach.

This announcement serves as a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE for DRAFT
Request for Proposal (RFP) W58RGZ-16-R-0006. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal.

The Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) on behalf of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Logistics Center (ALC) Aviation Field Maintenance (AFM) Program, executed by the Aviation Field Maintenance Directorate (AFMD) is hereby releasing this DRAFT RFP for the East region. The AFM Program enables sustainable unit and equipment readiness by augmenting aviation field level maintenance capabilities and responding to aviation maintenance surge requirements throughout the world. This includes Army aviation Reset mission and the delivery of Reset aircraft in both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations and the application of Modification Work Orders (MWOs). The AFM Program also provides aviation maintenance pass-back support for Combat Aviation Brigades (CABs) at numerous Logistic Readiness Centers - Aviation (LRC-A) sites.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. The Small Business Size Standard is $32.5 Million in average annual receipts. A size standard is the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs. The process used to calculate average annual average receipts can be found in 13 CFR Section 121.104.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue an RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of
Information in response to this notice. The Government proposes to award a "C" type contract that will include a base year and seven one-year options. The contract will be awarded using a best value Tradeoff approach.

Please provide questions or comments on the DRAFT RFP and all Attachments/Exhibits NLT 27 September 2017 5:00 p.m. (US Central Time) to usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.acc-rsa-afmii@mail.mil to allow time for the Government to prepare and post responses prior to release of the Formal RFP.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DRAFT RFP AND ALL OF THE ATTACHMENTS ARE IN THE FILE LABELED Areas of Responsibility

This announcement serves as a PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE for DRAFT
Request for Proposal (RFP) W58RGZ-16-R-0006. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal.

The Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) on behalf of the United States Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMCOM) Logistics Center (ALC) Aviation Field Maintenance (AFM) Program, executed by the Aviation Field Maintenance Directorate (AFMD) is hereby releasing this DRAFT RFP for the East region. The AFM Program enables sustainable unit and equipment readiness by augmenting aviation field level maintenance capabilities and responding to aviation maintenance surge requirements throughout the world. This includes Army aviation Reset mission and the delivery of Reset aircraft in both Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) locations and the application of Modification Work Orders (MWOs). The AFM Program also provides aviation maintenance pass-back support for Combat Aviation Brigades (CABs) at numerous Logistic Readiness Centers - Aviation (LRC-A) sites.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. The Small Business Size Standard is $32.5 Million in average annual receipts. A size standard is the largest that a concern can be and still qualify as a small business for Federal Government programs. The process used to calculate average annual average receipts can be found in 13 CFR Section 121.104.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue an RFP, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved for submission of
Information in response to this notice. The Government proposes to award a "C" type contract that will include a base year and seven one-year options. The contract will be awarded using a best value Tradeoff approach.

Please provide questions or comments on the DRAFT RFP and all Attachments/Exhibits NLT 27 September 2017 5:00 p.m. (US Central Time) to usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.acc-rsa-afmii@mail.mil to allow time for the Government to prepare and post responses prior to release of the Formal RFP.

I. RFI Overview: The Army Contracting Command-Redstone (ACC-Redstone) is seeking information concerning the interest and availability of capable contractors to provide contract support to the Aviation and Missile Command's (AMCOM) Aviation Field Maintenance (AFM) program. This is a follow-on market research for the Sources Sought Notice released 14 April 2016. If you responded to the Sources Sought Notice posted 18 Feb 2015 or 14 April 2016, you do not need to respond again.

AMCOM Aviation Field Maintenance (AFM) II Contract: This contract will provide rotary wing aviation field and sustainment level maintenance support, aircraft modifications, and other logistical services for Aviation customers worldwide. With the number of Reset sites reducing, future work emphasis will shift to support for the Combat Aviation Brigades (CAB), separate Battalions, Detachments, National Guard/Reserve aviation units, and other Departments or Agencies through: Passback maintenance, Maintenance Work Order (MWO) application, installation aviation activities, and other level of effort tasks. Reference the attached DRAFT AFM II PWS that provides potential scope to be performed.

Contract Background, Type, and Anticipated Period of Performance: The Government must have a contract vehicle that allows for flexibility as Army aviation maintenance and modification requirements are subject to change year-to-year. The AFM II contract will be a hybrid type contract which will predominately include a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), and Time and Materials (T&M) type effort for touch labor and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for program management (PM). The total contract period of performance will include a 90 day transition period, a base year and seven one-year option periods. The contract shall contain the clauses at FAR 52.217-8, "Option to Extend Services", and FAR 52.217-9 "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract" to provide for a bridge contract should it be necessary.

The AFM II contract structure will still support the Army aviation maintenance "regional" concept. The Government will conduct a best value full and open competition. There will be two separate requests for proposal (RFP) from which two separate contracts will be awarded. One contract will be for the East Region (AFM - East) and one for the West Region (AFM-West) (Figure 1 - See Attachment 1). Contractors must submit a proposal for each desired regional contract effort. Regional proposals will be evaluated independently. The base year will be awarded. Sixty days prior to the conclusion of each contract period the contractor will be notified if the Government intends to award an option year. Options will be utilized in order to help stabilize a program driven by OMA funding, and at the same time, allow for the easy replacement of a contractor should they fail to meet the Government's expectations.
 
Location: The location of the effort to be performed by the AFM II requirement will be both in the Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). Each region will have CONUS and OCONUS responsibility and aligned along Combatant Commander's (COCOMs) area of responsibility worldwide. The total number of sites for each region is variable (10 - 20+) based on surge/contingency efforts at the time of award. AFM requirements are considered services with the appropriate services laws and regulations being applicable. All contracts awarded will include the Ground and Flight Risk clause and will require a higher level of quality requirements to include Aerospace Standard 9110 (current version). It is anticipated that North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 488190, Other Support Activities for Air Transportation, will apply. The current standard is $32.5M.
 
Unique Evaluation Elements: Offerors must meet unique entrance gate criteria in order to proceed on to a full proposal evaluation. The technical evaluation will consist of a Comprehensive Management Plan (CMP) and response(s) to integrated management scenario(s).

Corporate Capability Statements: The ACC-Redstone seeks to identify businesses that have experience in all or a part of the requirements described in this document and the attached PWS. Interested parties should provide a Corporate Capability Statement that reflects their potential to fulfill the Government's requirements. Note that any actual requirement(s) will eventually be announced through FedBizOpps. Interested companies should include in their response answers to the following requests:

a. Company Name, address, phone number, and email address

b. Notification of interest in proposing as a prime contractor, subcontractor or both

c. Details related to the size of the company based on the anticipated NAICS code of 488190

d. Company profile to include company size (small or large) in relation to the proposed NAICS, etc. Identification of small business type (i.e., SDB, SDVOSB, 8(a), etc.)

Proprietary Information: Proprietary information is neither sought nor desired. If proprietary information is submitted, it must clearly be marked "Proprietary" on every sheet containing such information. Respondents are responsible for adequately marking proprietary information contained in their response. Do not send any classified information.

II. This RFI pertains to sources sought, corporate capability statements, and DRAFT PWS information for the AFM II effort. This RFI shall not be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Any information provided to the Government is strictly voluntary and at no cost to the Government. Any formal solicitation(s) will be announced separately.

The draft solicitation for industry's comments may be released in the third quarter of Calendar Year (CY) 2017 for the AFM II effort. However, these dates are estimates and subject to change without notice. Source Selection will be conducted per applicable guidance of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 15 and supplemental guidance. Note that only responses are solicited under this RFI. No written questions will be entertained. Contacts to Government personnel by potential offerors regarding this RFI subject are restricted and must proceed through the Contracting Officer POC. The Contracting Officer, Ms. Nicole Sullivan-Williams has posted all current information regarding this requirement on the FedBizOpps website.

Small Business Set-Aside Determination: In order for the Government to make a Small Business set-aside determination, all Small Business should provide sufficient written information to indicate their capability to successfully perform and manage all requirements of the magnitude described in the Draft PWS.

Points of Contact
Email is the preferred method of communication. Telephone calls will not be accepted.

Ms. Nicole Sullivan Williams, Contracting Officer, nicole.s.sullivan-williams.civ@mail.mil, (256) 876-4360

Mr. Larry Davis, Contract Specialist, larry.e.davis68.civ@mail.mil, (256) 313-3709
Mailing Address:

U.S. Army Aviation & Missile Command
Bldg. 5309, Sparkman Complex
Attn: CCAM-AM-A
Redstone Arsenal, Al. 35898-5280

Primary Place of Performance:
AFM II - CONUS and OCONUS locations as required

This is a Special Notice to the Source Sought Notice W58RGZ-16-R-0006 that was posted on 14 April 2016 and closed on 29 April 2016. This Special Notice is for the purpose of posting questions and answers gathered from the one-on-ones with industry.