C-17 GLOBEMASTER III SUSTAINMENT CONTRACT (G3) - Phase II Request for Proposal

This statement provides notice that the government anticipates awarding the Phase II modification of an unpriced option for sustainment services in support of the C-17 Globemaster III worldwide fleet.

On 28 Sept 21 a 9 year 8 month Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract was awarded to acquire sustainment services for the worldwide sustainment and logistical support of the C-17 Globemaster III fleet under contract FA8526-21-D-0001. This contract includes FAR 52.217-8 and FAR 52.217-9 options.

It includes Fixed-Price-Incentive (Firm Target) (FPIF), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), and Time and Material (T&M) line items. The location of the work is CONUS and OCONUS and in multiple locations. The maximum value is $23,764,751,000.   Support services provided for under this contract include Program and Project Management, Field Services, System and Sustaining Engineering, Lab Sustainment, Engine Sustainment, Aircraft Integrity Program Support, Technical Orders, Supply Chain Management, Material Improvement Projects, Obsolescence Services, Software Design, Development, and Testing, and Depot Maintenance and Modifications.

The contract was awarded with three phases of ordering periods: (1) “Phase I” (Basic Ordering Period 1, Ordering Period 2, and Ordering Period 3), (2) “Option - Phase II”, and (3) “Option - Phase III”. Phase I was included in the initial award. Option Phase II and Option Phase III were included at award but have not yet been exercised.

The subject Phase II includes a solicitation for modification of an unpriced option, “Option – Phase II”, which has a 37 month duration for ordering periods starting 1 Oct 24 and stopping on or about 31 Oct 27. The Phase II Ordering periods anticipated are detailed as follows:

Option – Phase II

Ordering Period 4:   1 Oct 2024 - 30 Mar 2025 (6months)

Ordering Period 5:   1 Apr 2025 - 31 Oct 2025 (7 months)

Ordering Period 6:   1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2026 (12 months)

Ordering Period 7:   1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2027 (12 months)

As indicated in the SAM.gov Notice ID FA8526-21-D-0001_G3_Phase_II (https://sam.gov/opp/2f93671e56c243439b3347dad2c4f87f/view), this posting contains the attached Request for Proposal for Phase II under the FA8526-21-D-0001 contract.  Solicitation attachments will not be made available on FBO.

As provided in the redacted synopsized Justification and Approval (J&A) on or about 13 Oct 2021 on SAM.gov, this contract was awarded using Other Than Full and Open Competition prescribed by FAR 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements".  The contract is a sole source award to The Boeing Company (CAGE: 88277).

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement of proposal, which will be reviewed by the U.S. Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 16.201 and AFFARS 5305.204, foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. All potential offerors should contact the listed Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) for additional information, questions, and/or concerns.

OMBUDSMAN: All potential offeror(s) should contact the buyer/PCO identified for additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, concerning this acquisition. If the contracting officer does not satisfy your concerns, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of the proposals or in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offeror(s) may contact Ombudsman Thomas (Tom) Eller, D.B.A. at 478-222-1088, email thomas.eller.1@us.af.mil. Please be prepared to identify previous contacts made by you in an attempt to resolve your concerns.

Product or Service Code: R499 -- Professional, administrative, and management support services; NAICS 336411 -- Aircraft Manufacturing

Contracting Office:

Adam J. Graham

Contracting Officer

AFLCMC/WLMK (C-17)

660 Eleventh Street

Robins AFB GA 31098-2428

adam.graham.8@us.af.mil

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