DRAFT SOLICITATION: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Instruction and Mission Support (UAS IMS)

UPDATE - 2 OCTOBER 2017

Please note the solicitation number for the UAS IMS requirement has been updated from W900KK-17-R-0019 to W900KK-18-R-0006. A new pre-solicitation notice has been created to reflect this information. Please see Pre-Solicitation Notice W900KK-18-R-0006. The Government intends to release the Final Solicitation on or about 5 October 2017.

UPDATED 28 September 2017:

The purpose of this update is to upload the Q&A generated from the draft solicitation.

Please note the pre-solicitation notice for the UAS IMS requirement was posted on fbo.gov on 20 September 2017. The solicitation will be released in FY18 which will result in a new solicitation number. We will update the pre-solicitation notice once a new solicitation number is received.

UPDATED 25 September 2017:

Milestone Updates:
ACC-ORL Receipt of Finalized Requirements Package: August 2017.
Draft Solicitation: June 2017.
Final Solicitation from September to October.
Target Award from 2QFY18 to 4QFY18.

Please note the pre-solicitation notice for the UAS IMS requirement was posted on fbo.gov on 20 September 2017. The solicitation will be released in FY18 which will result in a new solicitation number. We will update the pre-solicitation notice once a new solicitation number is received.

UPDATE - 29 June 2017

The purpose of this update is to include Questions and Answers.

UPDATE - 22 June 2017

This update serves as the DRAFT SOLICITATION for UAS IMS (previously referred to as "UAS").

Potential offerors (and teammates) are encouraged to provide questions, comments, and suggestions relating to the Draft Solicitation and all attachments. Questions received will be consolidated, answered, and (if deemed valuable information for all interested parties) will be posted at a later date as an update to this Special Notice. Questions submitted since the Site Visit will be posted shortly. The Government will not disclose the identity of the potential offeror (or teammate) asking the questions.

Questions, comments, and suggestions ("responses") relating to the Draft Solicitation ARE DUE no later than: Thursday, 6 July 2017, 01:30PM EDT.

Please submit all responses to the following email inbox (the size limitation is 20MB) with email subject as "UAS IMS Draft Solicitation Response":

usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.mbx.uas@mail.mil

Please mark submitted proprietary information/data accordingly. Cover page (or within email, if applicable) of response shall include: Contractor name, address, point of contact information, DUNS, CAGE, and small business information, if applicable (including reference to NAICS 6).

Even if your firm DOES NOT submit a "response" related to the Draft Solicitation, please answer the following question and submit to the email inbox; "responses" should also include an answer to the following question:

Do you intend to submit an offer (as the prime contractor) in response to a Final UAS IMS Solicitation?

THIS IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS PROVIDED BY THE GOVERNMENT ARE DRAFT.

The Key PALT milestones provided 8 June 2017 are still accurate. We look forward to hearing from you and thank you for your interest and support in this upcoming acquisition.

UPDATED 8 June 2017:

FBO/Solicitation number W900KK-17-R-0019 is having posting glitches. Please ensure to look at all documents in order to obtain the latest information.

Milestone Updates:

ACC-ORL Receipt of Finalized Requirements Package from May to July;
Draft Solicitation from May to June; Final Solicitation from September to October; Customer Target Award remains 3QFY18.

UPDATED 8 May 2017:

FBO/Solicitation number W900KK-17-R-0019 is having posting glitches. Please ensure to look at all documents in order to obtain the latest information.

Milestone Updates:
ACC-ORL Receipt of Finalized Requirements Package from April to May;
Draft Solicitation from April to May;
Final Solicitation from June to September;
Customer Target Award remains 2QFY18 (March).

The purpose of this modification is to:
1. Update timelines and
2. Update Government POCs.

For all communication, please email the UAS mailing list: usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil.

The Government Point of Contact (POC) has changed from:

Susan Halvatzis Contract Specialist, ACC-Orlando, 407-208-3378
Jennifer Kimzey Contracting Officer, ACC-Orlando, 407-208-3297
JD Summers UAS Requirements Lead, USAACE, 334-255-2143

to

Jamie Davies Contract Specialist, ACC-Orlando, 407-208-3261
Isabel Rodriguez Contract Specialist, ACC-Orlando, 407-208-3378
Jennifer Kimzey Contracting Officer, ACC-Orlando, 407-208-3297
JD Summers UAS Requirements Lead, USAACE, 334-255-2143

The Government's current, draft acquisition strategy is to limit competition to Small Businesses (NAICS: 611512 Flight Training).

Expected timelines:

ACC-ORL Receipt of Finalized Requirements Package changed from 2QFY17 (late January) to 2QFY17 (end of March).

Draft Solicitation changed from 2QFY17 (February) to 3QFY17 (April)
Final Solicitation changed from 3QFY17 (April) to 3QFY17 (June).
No change to Customer Target Award: 2QFY18 (March).

After release of the Draft Solicitation, the Government intends to host a site visit at Fort Huachuca for industry on April 11th or 12th.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUS NOTICE:
W900KK-16-R-0024 - SOURCES SOUGHT

For all communication, please email the UAS mailing list: usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil

The Government's current, draft acquisition strategy is to limit competition to Small Businesses (NAICS: 611512 Flight Training).

Expected timelines:

ACC-ORL Receipt of Finalized Requirements Package changed from 1QFY17 (mid December) to 2QFY17 (late January).
Draft Solicitation changed from 2QFY17 (January) to 2QFY17 (February).
Final Solicitation changed from 2QFY17 (March) to 3QFY17 (April).
No change to Customer Target Award: 2QFY18 (March).

After release of the Draft Solicitation, the Government intends to host a site visit at Fort Huachuca for industry in February or March of 2017.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUS NOTICE:
W900KK-16-R-0024 - SOURCES SOUGHT