Eglin Operations and Maintenances Services (EOMS) II - Request for Information #3

            REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) No. 3

EGLIN OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES (EOMS) II

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This RFI is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements to industry. Response to this RFI is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm’s ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. Foreign participation will not be authorized if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this RFI. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Formal notices will be posted on SAM.gov website, https://sam.gov/content/home.

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Eglin Operation and Maintenance Services (EOMS) II Program is in the process of developing the acquisition strategy for the follow-on to the current EOMS contract, FA2486-16-C-0002, to be known as EOMS II. Services may be performed at the following locations: Eglin Test & Training Complex and deployed locations. In addition to these locations, the EOMS II Program is considering the possibility of including similar workload performed at other facilities associated with the ETTC, the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) enterprise, as well as other Geographically Separated Units – locations TBD.  The current Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF)/Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract was awarded under a full and open competition for all work described in Attachment 1, EOMS Performance Work Statement (PWS); however, the EOMS II Program is assessing all strategy options and contract types for the EOMS II acquisition. The EOMS II Program anticipates a possible term of up to 10 years, possibly including options. Contract start date is targeted for 01 April 2026.

BACKGROUND:  The purpose of the EOMS II Program is to provide operation and maintenance services in support of research and development, test and evaluation, and training missions involving military aerospace equipment and military weapons. The new EOMS II procurement is for services including operation, maintenance, and improvement of facilities, equipment, and instrumentation that support mission preparation, design, execution, and data production. Major support areas include General Support Services, Range Support Services, Range Instrumentation Systems, Explosive Test Facilities, and Major Ground Test Facilities (MGTFs).  While most test and training activities will occur at Eglin AFB, some may require support at other locations both inside and outside the continental United States.

PURPOSE:  This RFI is issued for the purpose of communicating the EOMS II Program’s requirements to industry and request industry feedback. The EOMS II Program intends to use information gathered from these interactions to gain an awareness of capabilities, determine interested parties, and to support formulation of an acquisition strategy.  Early industry involvement is critical to the success of this contemplated acquisition.

1. The Government has attached a draft Award Fee Plan and we are seeking industry feedback on the Award Fee Plan.  Specifically, we request that you review the provided draft Award Fee Plan.  Identify any specific areas of concern, or ambiguities. Provide any recommendations for improvement.  Submit any questions or clarifications you may have regarding the Award Fee Plan.  Your inquiries are invaluable to us, as we will compile them and analyze them to make changes to the Award Fee Plan as needed. 

2.  An in-person Industry Day was held on June 17, 2024.  Attached are the briefing slides and attendee list.

3. Email your responses to this RFI to the EOMS II Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO), Mr. Ronald Wilson, at ronald.wilson.22@us.af.mil by 1600 CST on 19 Aug 2024.  Note that official information regarding this acquisition will be provided by the PCO. Any information received from other sources should not be relied upon as official. Any comments/responses received from industry pertaining to this RFI will NOT be posted on public web sites.