Contracts Logistics Support Services

Added: Oct 06, 2011 8:54 am Modified: Jun 15, 2012 3:34 pmTrack Changes

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. The Government is hereby releasing a draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for industry review and comment.

The draft PWS is posted on the NAVAIR Open Solicitation Homepage website (http://www.navair.navy.mil/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.display&key=OpenSolicitations). Unclassified written comments, recommendations, and questions regarding the draft PWS shall be submitted by 9 July 2012 to the following: karen.d.lynch@navy.mil to her attention at 301-757-7057. Please copy Mr. Randy Utz at randy.utz@navy.mil when emailing. Questions shall be limited to matters not involving classified and/or business proprietary matters. At any time after receipt of comments/questions, the Government reserves the right to contact respondents for further clarification of the submittal. Additionally, questions received from potential offerors and Government responses will be posted on the NAVAIR Open Solicitation Homepage and will not be posted to any other website to include FedBizOpps.

An Interested Parties List will be compiled of those contractor's interested in this effort for the purpose of prime and subcontractor collaborative opportunities. This Interested Parties List will be compiled on a voluntary basis. If interested in being included please provide a point of contact's name, company name, business size, cage code, and phone number to aforementioned Government contacts, Ms. Karen Lynch and Mr. Randy Utz, by 9 July 2012. Upon completion the Voluntary Interested Parties List will be posted to the NAVAIR Open Solicitation Homepage and will not be posted to any other website to include FedBizOpps.

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.

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Description:
The F-5 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Industry Day originally announced, 29 March 2012, has been changed to a Site Visit. PEO(A), PMA-207, Patuxent River, MD, is sponsoring this unclassified Site Visit on 16 May 2012 in conjunction with the NSAWC site visit (Reference: Announcement N00019-12-R-0007).  The purpose of the event is to provide a status update of the F-5 program, inform industry of program requirements, tour F-5 facilities, and provide a question & answer/networking opportunity.  This site visit is considered Market Research to involve potential offerors early in the acquisition process.

The Adversary F-5 program provides air to air combat training to graduate level pilots and carrier air wings at three locations in the continental United States. The F-5N is a single seat, GE J85-21 twin-engine, high-performance multi-purpose tactical fighter and attack aircraft providing simulated air-to-air combat training manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The F-5F is a dual-seat version, twin-engine, tactical fighter commonly used for training and adversary combat tactics. The aircraft serves in an aggressor-training role with simulation capability of current threat aircraft in fighter combat mode.

The General Session will be held on 16 May 2012, at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nevada, 4755 Pasture Road, Multi Purpose Room, Fallon, Nevada 89496 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST. A site visit of the F-5 hangar at Fallon, Nevada is planned for 16 May 2012.

The "Multi Purpose Room" is located near the Sierra House Officer Berthing (Bldg 69). After entering the main gate, continue straight past the Silver State Officer's Club until you reach the Tahoe Officer Berthing. Take a right on the street directly after the Tahoe Officer Berthing. Follow the road around the curve and the multipurpose room will be off to your left side. Parking is available anywhere around the building except for the assigned parking. 

Site Visit Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 7:00 AM PST, 16 May 2012. Registration information should include the following: Name, Organization/Command, Title, E-mail Address, and Phone Number. Please send registration information by 10 May 2012 to Karen Lynch via e-mail, karen.d.lynch@navy.mil, and please cc: Patricia Madrigal at patricia.madrigal@navy.mil. An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt.  The Site Visit described within will be replacing the originally scheduled Industry Day announced 29 March 2012, as a result, additional registration is not necessary.

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. Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the above points of contact by 10 May 2012. 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.

Base Access/Pass Information:

A list of attendees will be provided to Security for Base Access. Questions regarding Base Access/Pass Information can be directed to:

LCDR Dave Zundel
Phone: (Com) 775-426-3692 (DSN) 890-3692
Email: david.zundel@navy.mil

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. NAVAIR 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.

NOTE: Interested parties should continue to monitor announcements related to this event.

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Description:
PEO (A), PMA-207, Patuxent River, MD, is sponsoring an unclassified F-5 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Pre-Solicitation Conference (Industry Day) on 15 May 2012. The purpose of the event is to provide a status update of the F-5 program, inform industry of program requirements, competition timeline, and provide a question & answer/networking opportunity.

The Adversary F-5 program provides air to air combat training to graduate level pilots and carrier air wings at three locations in the continental United States. The F-5N is a single seat, GE J85-21 twin-engine, high-performance multi-purpose tactical fighter and attack aircraft providing simulated air-to-air combat training manufactured by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The F-5F is a dual-seat version, twin-engine, tactical fighter commonly used for training and adversary combat tactics. The aircraft serves in an aggressor-training role with simulation capability of current threat aircraft in fighter combat mode.
The General Session will be held on 15 May 2012, at the Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon, Nevada, 4755 Pasture Road, Multi Purpose Room, Fallon, Nevada 89496 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PST. A site visit of the F-5 hangar at Fallon, Nevada is planned for 15 May 2012.

The "Multi Purpose Room" is located near the Sierra House Officer Berthing (Bldg 69). After entering the main gate, continue straight past the Silver State Officer's Club until you reach the Tahoe Officer Berthing. Take a right on the street directly after the Tahoe Officer Berthing. Follow the road around the curve and the multipurpose room will be off to your left side. Parking is available anywhere around the building except for the assigned parking.

Industry Day Registration: Registration will be conducted in advance; doors will open at 7:00 AM PST, 15 May 2012. Registration information should include the following: Name, Organization/Command, Title, E-mail Address, and Phone Number. Please send registration information by 07 May 2012 to Karen Lynch via e-mail, karen.d.lynch@navy.mil, and please cc: Patricia Madrigal at patricia.madrigal@navy.mil. An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt.

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. Attendee substitution requests may be submitted to the above points of contact by 09 May 2012. 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.

Base Access/Pass Information:

A list of attendees will be provided to Security for Base Access. Questions regarding Base Access/Pass Information can be directed to:

LCDR David Zundel
Phone: (Com) 775-426-3692 (DSN) 890-3692
Email: david.zundel@navy.mil

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. NAVAIR 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.

NOTE: Performance Work Statement (PWS) will follow shortly.

Added: Dec 22, 2011 10:15 am Modified: Mar 29, 2012 4:02 pmTrack Changes

Added: Dec 22, 2011 10:15 am Modified: Feb 13, 2012 1:52 pmTrack Changes Industry Day: The F-5 and NSAWC Industry Conference has been deferred until further notice.  A follow-on FBO announcement will be posted to provide the revised Industry Conference date. 

Added: Dec 22, 2011 10:15 am Modified: Feb 10, 2012 3:14 pmTrack Changes Industry Day: The F-5 and NSAWC Industry Conference has been deferred until further notice.  A follow-on FBO announcement will be posted to provide Industry Conference dates and location. Per request, one-on-one question/answer sessions will be scheduled with potential prime contractors, along with their anticipated subcontractor team. Specific details, along with applicable registration form, pertaining to the Industry day will be provided with a subsequent FBO notification.

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. Companies responding to this request should indicated whether they are a large or small business, small disadvantage business, woman-owned business, HUBZONE small business and/or service disabled veteran-owned mall business. Please inform us if your company intends to perform the work as a prime contractor or if you desire to subcontract with a prime 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 Government will not reimburse any preparation costs.

Added: Dec 22, 2011 10:15 am Industry Day: The F-5 and NSAWC Industry Conference has been deferred. The anticipated dates are March 5th and 6th of 2012 at NAS Fallon, NV. Per request, one-on-one question/answer sessions will be scheduled with potential prime contractors, along with their anticipated subcontractor team. Specific details, along with applicable registration form, pertaining to the Industry day will be provided with a subsequent FBO notification. It is requested that industry provide response to this solicitation if they plan on attending.

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. Companies responding to this request should indicated whether they are a large or small business, small disadvantage business, woman-owned business, HUBZONE small business and/or service disabled veteran-owned mall business. Please inform us if your company intends to perform the work as a prime contractor or if you desire to subcontract with a prime 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 Government will not reimburse any preparation costs.

Added: Oct 06, 2011 8:54 am SOURCES SOUGHT

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking sources to provide Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) services for the Adversary F-5 aircraft beginning 01 January 2014.

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis. This is NOT a Request for Proposals. The following information is provided to assist the United States Navy in conducting a Market Research to determine potential contractors that have an interest in providing Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for the Naval Strike Air Warfare Center (NSAWC) fleet of aircraft. These requirements are subject to change and the information provided below is for informational purposes only, the final requirement, will be defined under a formal Request for Proposal.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this requirement is 488190, "Other Support Activities for Air Transportation." The Federal Product and Service Code (PSC) is J015 "Maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of Equipment - Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components."
BACK GROUND

The F-5 aircraft provides air to air combat training to graduate level pilots and carrier air wings at three locations in the continental United States. Program Manager Air 207 (PMA207) is delegated authority and is ultimately responsible and accountable to the Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (COMNAVAIRSYSCOM). PMA207 has been tasked by COMNAVAIRSYSCOM to provide contract maintenance, logistics management, and administration in support of this mission.

The CLS services currently being performed under contract N00019-09-C-0024 awarded by the Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The contract contains a hybrid of Firm-Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and Cost Reimbursable line items. Sikorsky Aerospace Services is the incumbent CLS provider. The NAWCAD/NAVAIR FOIA office number is (301)342-9563. To submit a FOIA request, please fax your request to (301)342-1840, or submit by mail to: OFFICE OF COUNSEL NAWCAD, ATTN FOIA OFFICER BLDG 435, 47076 LILJENCRANTZ ROAD, PATUXENT RIVER MD 20670.

REQUIREMENT

The Contractor shall provide and maintain organizational (O), intermediate (I), and limited Depot (D) level aircraft maintenance, management, logistics support services and other services for 44 F-5E/F/N aircraft based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Fallon NV, NAS Key West FL and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma AZ as specified in the Performance Work Statement attached herein. O, I, and limited D level maintenance is that maintenance which is performed at the site where the aircraft are permanently assigned or on temporary detachment. The most important Contractor performance criterion is to provide safe flyable aircraft to complete the Navy's daily flight schedule. The services performed shall include associated support equipment, power plants, airframes, aviation life support systems, electronic and electrical instruments, armament radar/fire control and flight line services in order to meet the daily mission requirements. The CLS services shall be performed in accordance with NAVAIRINST 3710.1 and CNAFINST 4790.2. The Contractor's management shall be structured to ensure that aircraft are maintained to achieve maximum utilization of all assets. The Navy places special emphasis on hydraulic contamination, Foreign Object Damage (FOD) prevention, tool control, record keeping, compass calibration, corrosion prevention and treatment, tire and wheel maintenance safety, fuel surveillance, oil analysis, support equipment operator training, nondestructive inspection, plane captain training, survival and egress systems maintenance, and individual qualifications. In performance of the services described herein, the Contractor shall maintain an efficient organization, provide adequate supervisory control, and perform all maintenance and other services as specified for the approximate number of aircraft as follows:

SITE UNIT T/M/S QTY

NAS Fallon VFC-13 F-5E/F/N 14
MCAS Yuma VMFT-401 F-5/F/N 12
NAS Key West VFC-111 F-5/F/N 18

A separate Maintenance Department with dedicated workforces shall be established and maintained for VFC-13, VMFT-401, and VFC-111 individually. The Contractor's maintenance program shall comply with all provisions of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) approved maintenance plans and instructions and applicable maintenance manuals and all requirements specified. The Government will issue any waivers or deviations on a case-by-case basis. In achieving this requirement, the Contractor shall meet the OPNAV objective of continually improving material readiness and safety with the optimum use of economic resources.

The period of performance of the follow-on contract is intended to include at least one (1) base year, commencing on 01 December 2014, with four (4) one-year options. The estimated contract value is approximately $200M.

The Government intends to host an Industry Day event, which is projected to be held in January 2012 at NAS Key West, FL. Further information will be forthcoming via an updated FBO announcement.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:

Please include a short statement of the company's ability/history with this type of effort, the name and telephone number of a company representative that can be contacted, company's business size, and the company's address. Also, please respond with your company's approach to satisfy the requirement, your company's approach to performing services, aircraft maintenance, personnel qualifications. Include Specific relevant technical and management experience performed in the past five (5) years with applicable contract numbers.

Interested LARGE and SMALL businesses are hereby requested to submit statements of interest and capabilities and questions/feedback via e-mail to Karen Lynch, at karen.lynch@navy.mil. Interested businesses shall prepare the interest and capability statement packages using Microsoft Word (no more than ten (10) pages, size 8.5 x 11 inches, with font no smaller than 10 point). All documents shall include Company Name, Company Address, Technical, Program, and Contracts Points of Contacts (POC) including name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail addresses. Written responses, and all correspondence shall include Solicitation number N00019-12-R-0008 on the e-mail Subject line, as well as on all enclosed documents. The e-mailed statements shall be received by Ms. Karen Lynch, AIR-2.3.5.1.5 no later than 12:00 PM EST on 20 October 2011.
The questions/feedback will be considered by the Government during development of the requirement documents. The Government does not intend to post answers/responses via FBO at this time. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned by the Government. Classified information or material SHALL NOT be submitted.
NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for award and payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements for CCR may be obtained accessing the CCR website at www.bpn.gov/CCR. Also, awardees will be required to register for access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment IAW DFARS 252.232-7003. Information on self-registration for WAWF can be obtained at https://wawf.eb.mil.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Navy is considering combining the Adversary NSAWC and F-5 CLS requirements, currently being performed under Contracts N00019-09-D-0007 and N00019-09-C-0024, respectively, into a single follow-on contract. There is currently a sources sought synopsis for the NSAWC CLS requirement posted under N00019-12-R-0007. The Navy is seeking industry comments/views for the pros and cons associated with combining the two requirements. Include in your response any unique terms and conditions that would be desired.

DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.