Contracted Air Services (CAS) Fighter Jets

Updated 8 November 2013

The fifthbatch of questions and answers from potential offerors in regards to the Request for Proposals has been posted here to the Federal Business Opportunities website due to the unavailability of the NAVAIR open solicitations website.

updated 5 November 2013
Amendment 08 has been posted here to the Federal Opportunities Website due to the unavailability of the NAVAIR open solicitations website.  This amendment will be posted to the NAVAIR open solicitations website when it becomes available.  This amendment does not extend the due date for receipt of proposals.

updated 22 October 2013
Amendment 07 has been posted here to the Federal Opportunities Website due to the unavailability of the NAVAIR open solicitations website.  This amendment will be posted to the NAVAIR open solicitations website when it becomes available.  This amendment does not extend the due date for receipt of proposals.

Updated 21 October 2013
The fourth batch of questions and answers from potential offerors in regards to the Request for Proposals has been posted here to the Federal Business Opportunities website due to the unavailability of the NAVAIR open solicitations website. 

updated 11 October 2013

Amendment 6 has been posted here to the Federal Business Opportunities website due to the unavailability of the NAVAIR open solicitations website.  This amendment has important information regarding sections L and M of the solicitation. This amendment does not extend the due date for receipt of proposals.  When the NAVAIR open solicitations website becomes operational a copy of the amendment will be uploaded to that site as well.

updated 9 October 2013

Amendment 5 has been posted here to the Federal Business Opportunities website due to the unavailability of the NAVAIR open solicitations website.  This amendment has extended the due date for receipt of proposals.  When the NAVAIR open solicitations website becomes operational a copy of the amendment will be uploaded to that site as well.

Updated 26 September 2013

Amendment 04 has been posted here to the Federal Business Opportunities website due to the unavailability of the NAVAIR open solicitations website. This amendment has extended the due date for receipt of proposals.  When the NAVAIR open solicitations website becomes operational a copy of this amendment will be uploaded to that site as well.

updated 22 September 2013
The third batch of questions and answers from potential offerors in regards to the Request for Proposals has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage website located at http://www.navair.navy.mil . From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations". No amendment will be issued as a follow-up to these questions and answers. In addition, please be aware  that it may take up to 24 hours before the file appears on the website.

updated 19 September 2013

Amendment 03 has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil . From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".  Please be aware that it may take up to 24 hours before the file appears on the website.

updated 18 September 2013

Amendment 02 has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil . From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".  Attachment (1) to the solicitation has been updated with this amendment and has been posted to this site as well.  In addition, please be aware of the revised due date for receipt of proposals which is contained in this amendment.

updated 11 September 2013

The second batch of questions and answers from potential offerors in regards to the Reguest for Proposals has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage website located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.  From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations". 

updated 11 September 2013

Amendment 01 has been posted  to the NAVAIR hompage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil. From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitation".

updated 8/29/13 ******

The first batch of questions and answers from potential offerors in regards to the Request for Proposals has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.  From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations". 

updated 1 August 2013

An additional file has been uploaded to the NAVAIR open solicitations website.  The file name is called "note regarding closing date".  This information is in regards to the difference between the closed date listed  next to the requirement description on the main page of the NAVAIR open solicitations website and the closed date listed in Block 9 of the SF 33 (first page of the solicitation).

UPDATE

This announcement constitutes a Formal Request for Proposal (RFP).

Proposal submission dead-line is no later than (See Block 9 of the SF-33)

Please note that the accurate mailing address for proposals is:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
CAS CONTRACTS BRANCH
ATTN: JENNIFER ROBERTS, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CODE AIR-2.3.5.3.2
21983 BUNDY ROAD, BLDG 442 (1st Floor)
PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-1127
SOLICITATION NUMBER: N00019-12-R-1001

Please submit any written questions or comments regarding this RFP electronically to: Naval Air Systems Command Point of Contact Ms. Jennifer Roberts (jennifer.l.roberts@navy.mil) and Cc' Mr. Phillip Smith (phillip.smith@navy.mil).

Associated RFP Documents are located on the NAVAIR website at http://navair.navy.mil - Go to Business Opportunities and then Open Solicitations.

The direct link is:  http://navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.display&key=OpenSolicitations

(PLEASE NOTE:  It may take up to 24 hours before the RFP posting and associated documents show up on the NAVAIR Website)

Updated 7/17/13 with the following information:  
The second Batch of questions and answers from potential offerors has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.  From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations". 

The following information is being added to this notice (11 July 2013): The first Batch of questions and answers from potential offerors has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.  From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations". 

UPDATE

 A formal solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil. Select "Business Opportunities" and then "Open Solicitations" on or about July/August 2013.

UPDATE

 A formal solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil. Select "Business Opportunities" and then "Open Solicitations" on or about July/August 2013.

This posting is to provide updated Primary Point of Contact information (phone and fax).

Draft Solicitation

A draft solicitation has been posted to the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil.  From the homepage, select "business opportunities" and then "open solicitations".

SYNOPSIS - NOTICE OF INTENT


The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD, intends to solicit a Request for Proposal (RFP), N00019-12-R-1001, as a Full and Open Competition under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 481219-Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation. The Government anticipates a single award, Firm Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract (with a Cost Reimbursable CLIN for Travel and Material) for a follow-on effort for Contracted Air Services, Fighter Jets. These requirements are currently being obtained under N00019-09-D-0021 with Airborne Tactical Advantage Company (ATAC), of Newport News, VA. The period of performance will be one base year and four, one year options with an anticipated start date of 1 January 2014.

The Contracted Air Services (CAS) Fighter Jets program provides Contractor owned and operated aircraft to the Department of the Navy (DoN) Fleet customers for a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew on how to counter potential enemy Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Attack (EA) operations in today's Electronic Combat (EC) environment. This support is provided in a variety of venues, from basic "schoolhouse" Air Intercept Control (AIC) training to large multinational exercises or small, single unit training exercises, including target tow. These operations will be conducted at multiple contiguous United States (CONUS) sites as well as outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS) sites. Other customers for CAS under this contract may include other DOD agencies and services, non-DOD Government agencies Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers, and Industry. Aircraft type: Fighter Jets-High Subsonic and Supersonic.

The minimum number of High Subsonic aircraft that are required for simultaneous presentation are (5) East Coast, (5) West Coast, (2) Hawaii (MIDPAC) and (2) Japan (WESTPAC). The contractor will be required to support up to 4,000 flight hours for the High Subsonic aircraft. The minimum number of Supersonic aircraft that are required for simultaneous presentation are (2) East Coast and (2) West Coast. The contractor will be required to support up to 1,400 flight hours for the Supersonic aircraft.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only. A formal solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR homepage located at http://www.navair.navy.mil. Select "Business Opportunities" and then "Open Solicitations" on or about May 2013. In addition, amendments to the solicitation will be posted on the NAVAIR webpage. Hard copies of the solicitation and amendments will NOT be mailed to offerors. Prior to placing any information related to this solicitation on the NAVAIR homepage, a notice will be posted to FedBizOps. The applicable requirements documents will not be made available until after release of the solicitation. Prior to the release of the formal RFP, NAVAIR anticipates releasing a draft RFP in April 2013. The Government anticipates a December 2013 award. This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals.

Upon release of the formal solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.

The Naval Air Systems Command PMA-207 D2, Patuxent River, MD, is sponsoring an unclassified Commercial Air Services Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) on 13 December 2011. The purpose of the event is to provide a status update of Operational Readiness fleet training (OPFOR), inform industry of program requirements, competition timeline, and to provide a Question & Answer/networking opportunity.
The CAS program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to United States Navy (USN) Fleet customers and other DoD agencies for OPFOR for fleet integrated training. The program office will discuss the types of OPFOR missions including, but are not limited to, training fleet units to achieve and maintain combat readiness by using practice/drill and measuring the results; evaluate/test to develop equipment and tactical procedures for fleet users. Aircraft capabilities are, but not limited to, carrying of external pods for Electronic Warfare, target towing, and internal military operations support (Air Intercept Control, Electronic Combat, Antisubmarine Air Control, RDT&E Electronic Combat, etc). Contract type, quantities of items, contract duration, and the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code have not been determined, therefore these topics will not discussed during the Industry Day Conference. This information will be set forth and provided within a Request for Proposal.
Aircraft types: High Subsonic Tactical Capability, Supersonic Capabilities In addition to the aircraft capabilities and types depicted above, specific aircraft configuration, aircraft mission type performance requirements, and equipment specifications may be discussed.

The General Session will be held on 13 December 2011, at The Holiday Inn, Solomons MD, 155 Holiday Drive, Solomons - (410) 326-6311 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

This session will also include information on Aerial refueling services.

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. The Navy 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.

Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 9:00 EST, 13 Dec 2011. Attendees are required to identify their nationality and their positions within the company they represent. This is a no-fee event and seating is limited. Send attendance information by 6 Dec 2011 to Linda Barrett via e-mail lbarrett@jfti.com. Please cc: Phillip Smith at Phillip.smith@navy.mil . An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt. Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the same points of contact by 12 Dec 2011. Late registration and "walk-in" requests will not be permitted. Attendees must present a CURRENT photo ID (driver's license, military ID, company ID or passport) matching the attendee information to gain entry into the event. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to permit sufficient time for check-in.