DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE STRATEGIC TRANSFORMATION SUPPORT FOLLOW-ON Draft Acquisition Strategy Discussion

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JB Andrews, Maryland 20762, United States

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The Department of the Air Force Headquarters District in Washington published a Special Notice regarding a draft acquisition strategy discussion for the Department of the Air Force Strategic Transformation Support Follow-On scheduled for November 16, 2023 at Andrews Theater, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

The Special Notice provided details on the live draft acquisition strategy discussion to gather industry feedback on the draft request for proposals and ensure alignment with commercial best practices. Contractors were required to register by November 2nd and provide attendee names and identification information in advance. Only in-person attendance was permitted, with identification checks at the gate. The draft acquisition strategy attached discussed plans for a multiple-award IDIQ contract valued between $3-5 billion over five years to provide transformation support services to the Department of the Air Force. Offerors would declare capability in either Tier 1 or Tier 2 work involving different task order volumes and project types.

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Update #5 · Latest ·

What: DAF AFSTS II FOLLOW-ON: LIVE Draft Acquisition Strategy Discussion 16 Nov at Andrews Theater

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – The Base Theater 

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00-15:30 EST (last hour optional).  Check-in will begin at 09:00 EST.  Please proceed to registration table.

Discussions between industry and the acquisition team regarding the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II. This is the final phase of market research prior to senior leader approval.  It is critical to have maximum participation and open dialogue to ensure this acquisitions success.

** This is an open discussion concerning the follow-on effort. We highly encourage questions, feedback, recommendations throughout this open session. This is your time to be heard and shape the follow-on **

The slides for the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II we will posted on SAM at a later date.  The slides will depict what the Government is contemplating for the draft RFP.  The intent is to receive industry feedback. 

Please remember that any efforts on AFSTS require a tie into commercial best practices similar to large commercial corporations. While you may not see that in the overview, it is required to use AFSTS. If the user cannot demonstrate the need for experience and solutions translated from the commercial space, they cannot use AFSTS and are directed to work with their cognizant contracting office to find a contract better suited for their needs.

This is an in-person event only. Each interested company shall provide the names of the individuals attending to our workflow box at afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Failure to register will result in individuals to be turned away. In an effort to ensure maximum participation there are no restrictions on the number of attendees per company.

Joint Base Andrews requires a 100% ID check.  If a visitor does not possess proper identification (government issued CAC, dependent ID, Retired ID) for access to Joint Base Andrews, the visitor must comply with the actions provided below:

Step 1: If you require access and you do not have a sponsor, please provide the following information and fill out the Entry Access List (EAL) that is attached to this announcement and send to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil. Only place individuals who are 18 years of age and older and do not hold any form of ID onto the EAL. List all guests in alphabetical order by last name, then first name, followed by their date of birth, and lastly, list their ID card and associated state and number in order to be vetted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Step 2. Due to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) being provided, please password protect the EAL and send a separate email with the password and send it to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Do not send the form to the Visitor Controls Center (VCC). 

Step 3. The VCC will process the request and those properly vetted DO NOT need to go to the VCC for passes.  Simply drive to the gate and show a valid ID.  All visitors are vetted through NCIC and must have a form of State or federally issued ID (Driver’s license State ID car, Passport, etc). The gate guard will check for clearance and allow entry. 

Step 4.  The EAL and password protected emails SHALL be sent to AFSTS org box (afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil) NLT 2 November 2023 by 13:00 EST. No additional personnel can be added after 2 November @ 13:00 EST.

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – The Base Theater 

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00 -15:30 EST. 

Update #4 ·

What: DAF AFSTS II FOLLOW-ON: LIVE Draft Acquisition Strategy Discussion 16 Nov at Andrews Theater

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – The Base Theater 

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00-14:00 EST.  Check-in will begin at 09:30 EST.  Please proceed to registration table.

Discussions between industry and the acquisition team regarding the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II. This is the final phase of market research prior to senior leader approval.  It is critical to have maximum participation and open dialogue to ensure this acquisitions success.

** This is an open discussion concerning the follow-on effort. We highly encourage questions, feedback, recommendations throughout this open session. This is your time to be heard and shape the follow-on **

The slides for the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II we will posted on SAM at a later date.  The slides will depict what the Government is contemplating for the draft RFP.  The intent is to receive industry feedback. 

Please remember that any efforts on AFSTS require a tie into commercial best practices similar to large commercial corporations. While you may not see that in the overview, it is required to use AFSTS. If the user cannot demonstrate the need for experience and solutions translated from the commercial space, they cannot use AFSTS and are directed to work with their cognizant contracting office to find a contract better suited for their needs.

This is an in-person event only. Each interested company shall provide the names of the individuals attending to our workflow box at afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Failure to register will result in individuals to be turned away. In an effort to ensure maximum participation there are no restrictions on the number of attendees per company.

Joint Base Andrews requires a 100% ID check.  If a visitor does not possess proper identification (government issued CAC, dependent ID, Retired ID) for access to Joint Base Andrews, the visitor must comply with the actions provided below:

Step 1: If you require access and you do not have a sponsor, please provide the following information and fill out the Entry Access List (EAL) that is attached to this announcement and send to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil. Only place individuals who are 18 years of age and older and do not hold any form of ID onto the EAL. List all guests in alphabetical order by last name, then first name, followed by their date of birth, and lastly, list their ID card and associated state and number in order to be vetted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Step 2. Due to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) being provided, please password protect the EAL and send a separate email with the password and send it to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Do not send the form to the Visitor Controls Center (VCC). 

Step 3. The VCC will process the request and those properly vetted DO NOT need to go to the VCC for passes.  Simply drive to the gate and show a valid ID.  All visitors are vetted through NCIC and must have a form of State or federally issued ID (Driver’s license State ID car, Passport, etc). The gate guard will check for clearance and allow entry. 

Step 4.  The EAL and password protected emails SHALL be sent to AFSTS org box (afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil) NLT 2 November 2023 by 13:00 EST. No additional personnel can be added after 2 November @ 13:00 EST.

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – The Base Theater 

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00 -14:00 EST. 

Update #3 ·

What: DAF AFSTS II FOLLOW-ON: LIVE Draft Acquisition Strategy Discussion 16 Nov at Andrews Theater

Location: 1442 Concord Avenue, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – The Community Commons Bldg. 

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00-14:00 EST.  Check-in will begin at 09:30 EST.  Please proceed to registration table.

Discussions between industry and the acquisition team regarding the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II. This is the final phase of market research prior to senior leader approval.  It is critical to have maximum participation and open dialogue to ensure this acquisitions success.

** This is an open discussion concerning the follow-on effort. We highly encourage questions, feedback, recommendations throughout this open session. This is your time to be heard and shape the follow-on **

The slides for the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II we will posted on SAM at a later date.  The slides will depict what the Government is contemplating for the draft RFP.  The intent is to receive industry feedback. 

Please remember that any efforts on AFSTS require a tie into commercial best practices similar to large commercial corporations. While you may not see that in the overview, it is required to use AFSTS. If the user cannot demonstrate the need for experience and solutions translated from the commercial space, they cannot use AFSTS and are directed to work with their cognizant contracting office to find a contract better suited for their needs.

This is an in-person event only. Each interested company shall provide the names of the individuals attending to our workflow box at afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Failure to register will result in individuals to be turned away. In an effort to ensure maximum participation there are no restrictions on the number of attendees per company.

Joint Base Andrews requires a 100% ID check.  If a visitor does not possess proper identification (government issued CAC, dependent ID, Retired ID) for access to Joint Base Andrews, the visitor must comply with the actions provided below:

Step 1: If you require access and you do not have a sponsor, please provide the following information and fill out the Entry Access List (EAL) that is attached to this announcement and send to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil. Only place individuals who are 18 years of age and older and do not hold any form of ID onto the EAL. List all guests in alphabetical order by last name, then first name, followed by their date of birth, and lastly, list their ID card and associated state and number in order to be vetted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Step 2. Due to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) being provided, please password protect the EAL and send a separate email with the password and send it to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Do not send the form to the Visitor Controls Center (VCC). 

Step 3. The VCC will process the request and those properly vetted DO NOT need to go to the VCC for passes.  Simply drive to the gate and show a valid ID.  All visitors are vetted through NCIC and must have a form of State or federally issued ID (Driver’s license State ID car, Passport, etc). The gate guard will check for clearance and allow entry. 

Step 4.  The EAL and password protected emails SHALL be sent to AFSTS org box (afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil) NLT 2 November 2023 by 13:00 EST. No additional personnel can be added after 2 November @ 13:00 EST.

Location: 1442 Concord Avenue, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – The Community Commons Bldg. 

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00 -14:00 EST. 

Update #2 ·

What: DAF AFSTS II FOLLOW-ON: LIVE Draft Acquisition Strategy Discussion 16 Nov at Andrews Theater

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – Andrews Theater

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00-16:00 EST.  Check-in will begin at 09:30 EST.  Please proceed to registration table.

Discussions between industry and the acquisition team regarding the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II. This is the final phase of market research prior to senior leader approval.  It is critical to have maximum participation and open dialogue to ensure this acquisitions success.

** This is an open discussion concerning the follow-on effort. We highly encourage questions, feedback, recommendations throughout this open session. This is your time to be heard and shape the follow-on **

The slides for the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II we will posted on SAM at a later date.  The slides will depict what the Government is contemplating for the draft RFP.  The intent is to receive industry feedback. 

Please remember that any efforts on AFSTS require a tie into commercial best practices similar to large commercial corporations. While you may not see that in the overview, it is required to use AFSTS. If the user cannot demonstrate the need for experience and solutions translated from the commercial space, they cannot use AFSTS and are directed to work with their cognizant contracting office to find a contract better suited for their needs.

This is an in-person event only. Each interested company shall provide the names of the individuals attending to our workflow box at afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Failure to register will result in individuals to be turned away. In an effort to ensure maximum participation there are no restrictions on the number of attendees per company.

Joint Base Andrews requires a 100% ID check.  If a visitor does not possess proper identification (government issued CAC, dependent ID, Retired ID) for access to Joint Base Andrews, the visitor must comply with the actions provided below:

Step 1: If you require access and you do not have a sponsor, please provide the following information and fill out the Entry Access List (EAL) that is attached to this announcement and send to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil. Only place individuals who are 18 years of age and older and do not hold any form of ID onto the EAL. List all guests in alphabetical order by last name, then first name, followed by their date of birth, and lastly, list their ID card and associated state and number in order to be vetted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Step 2. Due to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) being provided, please password protect the EAL and send a separate email with the password and send it to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Do not send the form to the Visitor Controls Center (VCC). 

Step 3. The VCC will process the request and those properly vetted DO NOT need to go to the VCC for passes.  Simply drive to the gate and show a valid ID.  All visitors are vetted through NCIC and must have a form of State or federally issued ID (Driver’s license State ID car, Passport, etc). The gate guard will check for clearance and allow entry. 

Step 4.  The EAL and password protected emails SHALL be sent to AFSTS org box (afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil) NLT 2 November 2023 by 13:00 EST. No additional personnel can be added after 2 November @ 13:00 EST.

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – Andrews Theater

Time: 16 November 2023 at 10:00 -16:00 EST. 

Update #1 ·

What: DAF AFSTS II FOLLOW-ON: LIVE Draft Acquisition Strategy Discussion 16 Nov at Andrews Theater

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – Andrews Theater

Time: 16 November 2023 at 14:00-16:00 EST.  Check-in will begin at 13:30 EST.  Please proceed to registration table.

Discussions between industry and the acquisition team regarding the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II. This is the final phase of market research prior to senior leader approval.  It is critical to have maximum participation and open dialogue to ensure this acquisitions success.

** This is an open discussion concerning the follow-on effort. We highly encourage questions, feedback, recommendations throughout this open session. This is your time to be heard and shape the follow-on **

The slides for the DRAFT Acquisition Strategy for DAFSTS II we will posted on SAM at a later date.  The slides will depict what the Government is contemplating for the draft RFP.  The intent is to receive industry feedback. 

Please remember that any efforts on AFSTS require a tie into commercial best practices similar to large commercial corporations. While you may not see that in the overview, it is required to use AFSTS. If the user cannot demonstrate the need for experience and solutions translated from the commercial space, they cannot use AFSTS and are directed to work with their cognizant contracting office to find a contract better suited for their needs.

This is an in-person event only. Each interested company shall provide the names of the individuals attending to our workflow box at afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Failure to register will result in individuals to be turned away. In an effort to ensure maximum participation there are no restrictions on the number of attendees per company.

Joint Base Andrews requires a 100% ID check.  If a visitor does not possess proper identification (government issued CAC, dependent ID, Retired ID) for access to Joint Base Andrews, the visitor must comply with the actions provided below:

Step 1: If you require access and you do not have a sponsor, please provide the following information and fill out the Entry Access List (EAL) that is attached to this announcement and send to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil. Only place individuals who are 18 years of age and older and do not hold any form of ID onto the EAL. List all guests in alphabetical order by last name, then first name, followed by their date of birth, and lastly, list their ID card and associated state and number in order to be vetted through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC).

Step 2. Due to Personally Identifiable Information (PII) being provided, please password protect the EAL and send a separate email with the password and send it to afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil.  Do not send the form to the Visitor Controls Center (VCC). 

Step 3. The VCC will process the request and those properly vetted DO NOT need to go to the VCC for passes.  Simply drive to the gate and show a valid ID.  All visitors are vetted through NCIC and must have a form of State or federally issued ID (Driver’s license State ID car, Passport, etc). The gate guard will check for clearance and allow entry. 

Step 4.  The EAL and password protected emails SHALL be sent to AFSTS org box (afdw.pkpks.afsts@us.af.mil) NLT 2 November 2023 by 13:00 EST. No additional personnel can be added after 2 November @ 13:00 EST.

Location: 1674 D Street, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762 – Andrews Theater

Time: 16 November 2023 at 14:00-16:00 EST. 

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