C4 Operational Maintenance & Engineer Training (COMET)

Added: Apr 27, 2017 4:00 pm

AMENDMENT 0002:

The purpose of this amendment is to revise wording in the Qualification/Recruitment/Retention in Section L as outlined herein.

Revised Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.4.3.2 to read as follows:

"1.4.3.2 Description of how the offeror will ensure personnel have the security Clearances within the required timeframe, that personnel meet the experience and education requirements as detailed in the personnel labor category descriptions including certification requirements, such as Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM). The government anticipates 50% of the entire Year 1 Non Performance Based Workforce being put on Contract right after contract award and anticipates ten (10) key personnel to be required during the issuance of the first task order(s) after contract award."

 All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

This soliciation has not been extended.

Amendment 0001 is being released to provide:
Fourteen (14) Question & Answer (Q & A) responses located in Section A,
Revisions to the solicitation,
Addition of new clauses,
Revisions to Attachments P6 & P8.
This soliciation has not been extended..

Added: Apr 24, 2017 8:06 am Amendment 0001 is being released to provide: 

Fourteen (14) Question & Answer (Q&A) responses located in Section A,
Revisions to the solicitation, 
Addition of new clauses, 
Revisions to Attachments P6 & P8. 

This soliciation has not been extended.

This notice is amended on April 10, 2017 to issue a Request for Proposals. All reference and information pertaining the draft solicitation and sources sought have been removed with the exception of attachments.

Added: Dec 07, 2016 12:55 pm Modified: Apr 10, 2017 1:04 pmTrack Changes

Solicitation Notice:
Description: The purpose of this amended announcement is to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government intent is to award a Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the Offeror who provides the best overall value. The resultant IDIQ will have a five year ordering period and will be issued on a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee and Cost-Reimbursable basis; therefore the successful awardee will be required to have an adequate accounting system upon contract award.

Description of Requirement: The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (AIR-2.5.1.5) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure, on a competitive basis, the services necessary to provide for the research, development, design, integration, test and evaluation, deployment, training, technical management, and maintenance support for integrated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) life-cycle engineering systems for the Naval Air Warfare Division (NAWCAD), 4.11.3, Ship and Air Integrated Warfare Division, St. Inigoes, MD. It is anticipated that this requirement will result in a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. It is further anticipated this will be a Performance-Based and Non-Performance Based, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) effort with a total hours of 672,000 man-hours over a five (5) year period of performance. See attached RFP and the attached documents for full details.

The Government will not accept or respond to telephone calls or requests for meetings with potential Offerors about this requirement. All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted via email. It is requested that all questions be received within 10 calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued. Questions received after 10 calendar days may not be answered prior to the proposal due date.

This effort is planned as a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 with a small business size standard of $38,500,000.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is D302 - IT & TELECOM; SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT. This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00178-06-D-4681-M801. It is anticipated that any resultant amendments will be released on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website at https://www.fbo.gov/.

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Added: Dec 02, 2016 3:20 pm Modified: Apr 10, 2017 1:04 pmTrack Changes  

This notice is amended on April 10, 2017 to issue a Request for Proposals.  All reference and information pertaining the draft solicitation and sources sought have been removed with the exception of attachments.  

Added: Dec 07, 2016 12:55 pm Modified: Apr 10, 2017 1:04 pmTrack Changes

 Solicitation Notice: 

Description: The purpose of this amended announcement is to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government intent is to award a Single Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to the Offeror who provides the best overall value. The resultant IDIQ will have a five year ordering period and will be issued on a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee and Cost-Reimbursable basis; therefore the successful awardee will be required to have an adequate accounting system upon contract award.

Description of Requirement: The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (AIR-2.5.1.5) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure, on a competitive basis, the services necessary to provide for the research, development, design, integration, test and evaluation, deployment, training, technical management, and maintenance support for integrated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I)  life-cycle engineering systems for the Naval Air Warfare Division (NAWCAD), 4.11.3, Ship and Air Integrated Warfare Division, St. Inigoes, MD. It is anticipated that this requirement will result in a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  It is further anticipated this will be a Performance-Based and Non-Performance Based, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) effort with a total hours of 672,000 man-hours over a five (5) year period of performance. See attached RFP and the attached documents for full details.

The Government will not accept or respond to telephone calls or requests for meetings with potential Offerors about this requirement. All questions regarding this procurement must be submitted via email. It is requested that all questions be received within 10 calendar days of the date this solicitation is issued. Questions received after 10 calendar days may not be answered prior to the proposal due date.

This effort is planned as a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 with a small business size standard of $38,500,000.00.  The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is D302 - IT & TELECOM; SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT. This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00178-06-D-4681-M801.  It is anticipated that any resultant amendments will be released on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website at https://www.fbo.gov/.

NOTE - 07 Dec 2016
Section M, page 55 of the draft RFP inadvertently included NAVAIR Clause 5252.215-9524 Bases for Award, which states "...The low priced, technically acceptable offer submitted by a responsible offeror will be awarded the contract"
This clause has been removed in the attached revision. The Government anticipates awarding this action on a best value basis and plans to add appropriate language to the final RFP.
No other changes have been made at this time.

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Added: Dec 07, 2016 12:55 pm

NOTE - 07 Dec 2016 

Section M, page 55 of the draft RFP inadvertently included NAVAIR Clause 5252.215-9524 Bases for Award, which states "...The low priced, technically acceptable offer submitted by a responsible offeror will be awarded the contract"

This clause has been removed in the attached revision.  The Government anticipates awarding this action on a best value basis and plans to add appropriate language to the final RFP.

No other changes have been made at this time. 

DISCLAIMER: This is a DRAFT Solicitation to obtain industry input/comments. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject services. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification. Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary. No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this announcement.

The purpose of this announcement is to provide the DRAFT Solicitation, Draft Statement of Work, and a draft of the anticipated labor categories and hours.

Description of Requirement: The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (AIR-2.5.1.5) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure, on a competitive basis, the services necessary to provide for the research, development, design, integration, test and evaluation, deployment, training, technical management, and maintenance support for integrated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) life-cycle engineering systems for the Naval Air Warfare Division (NAWCAD), 4.11.3, Ship and Air Integrated Warfare Division, St. Inigoes, MD. It is anticipated that this requirement will result in a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. It is further anticipated this will be a Performance-Based and Non-Performance Based, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) effort with a level of effort of 672,000 man-hours over a five (5) year period of performance. The Government plans to release a solicitation during the second quarter of FY17.

A Sources Sought Notice for this effort was posted on 29 February 2016 with the following information:

Solicitation Number: N00421-16-R-0023

Agency: Department of the Navy

Office: Naval Air Systems Command

Location: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River

The Sources Sought is closed, and this current notice is NOT a request for capability statements.

The DRAFT Request For Proposal (RFP), Statement of Work (SOW) and Labor Categories Information (attached) are being published with the intent to further enhance competition and teaming. At this time, Section L & M only contain clauses, offeror instructions and evaluation criteria will be included as part of the final RFP. Potential offeror's may submit written comments to the RFP not later than 1:00 p.m. EST on 16 December 2017. In particular, the Government is interested in comments that may lead to increased competition. The Government will consider all comments received; however, no response will be provided and the Government reserves the right to solicit for the required services in a manner of its own choosing in accordance with the applicable procurement regulations. Questions are not being accepted at this time.

Comment may be sent via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Susanti Beebe at susanti.beebe@navy.mil AND to Melinda Stann at melinda.stann@navy.mil.

All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

This effort is planned as a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 with a small business size standard of $38,500,000.00. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is D302 - IT & TELECOM; SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT. This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00178-06-D-4681-M801. It is anticipated that any resultant solicitation will be added to this notice or released under a separate notice on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website at https://www.fbo.gov/.

This is not a request for capability statements or questions. The Government will not accept or respond to questions or to requests for meetings with potential offerors about this requirement.

The Government appreciates your interest in this planned requirement.

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Added: Dec 02, 2016 3:20 pm  

DISCLAIMER:  This is a DRAFT Solicitation to obtain industry input/comments.  The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.  This notice DOES NOT constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject services.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this notification.  Any information submitted by respondents is strictly voluntary.  No basis for a claim against the Government shall arise as a result from a response to this announcement.

The purpose of this announcement is to provide the DRAFT Solicitation, Draft Statement of Work, and a draft of the anticipated labor categories and hours.

Description of Requirement: The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (AIR-2.5.1.5) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure, on a competitive basis, the services necessary to provide for the research, development, design, integration, test and evaluation, deployment, training, technical management, and maintenance support for integrated Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I)  life-cycle engineering systems for the Naval Air Warfare Division (NAWCAD), 4.11.3, Ship and Air Integrated Warfare Division, St. Inigoes, MD. It is anticipated that this requirement will result in a single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.  It is further anticipated this will be a Performance-Based and Non-Performance Based, Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) effort with a level of effort of 672,000 man-hours over a five (5) year period of performance.  The Government plans to release a solicitation during the second quarter of FY17.

A Sources Sought Notice for this effort was posted on 29 February 2016 with the following information:

Solicitation Number: N00421-16-R-0023

Agency: Department of the Navy

Office: Naval Air Systems Command

Location: Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Pax River

The Sources Sought is closed, and this current notice is NOT a request for capability statements.  

The DRAFT Request For Proposal (RFP), Statement of Work (SOW) and Labor Categories Information (attached) are being published with the intent to further enhance competition and teaming.  At this time, Section L&M only contain clauses, offeror instructions and evaluation criteria will be included as part of the final RFP.  Potential offeror's may submit written comments to the RFP not later than 1:00 p.m. EST on 16 December 2017.  In particular, the Government is interested in comments that may lead to increased competition.  The Government will consider all comments received; however, no response will be provided and the Government reserves the right to solicit for the required services in a manner of its own choosing in accordance with the applicable procurement regulations.  Questions are not being accepted at this time. 

Comment may be sent via e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Susanti Beebe at susanti.beebe@navy.mil AND to Melinda Stann at melinda.stann@navy.mil.

All responses must include the following information:  Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

This effort is planned as a Total Small Business Set-Aside requirement.  The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330 with a small business size standard of $38,500,000.00.  The Product Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is D302 - IT & TELECOM; SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT. This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00178-06-D-4681-M801.  It is anticipated that any resultant solicitation will be added to this notice or released under a separate notice on the Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS) website at https://www.fbo.gov/.

This is not a request for capability statements or questions.  The Government will not accept or respond to questions or to requests for meetings with potential offerors about this requirement. 

The Government appreciates your interest in this planned requirement.