Fighter Test Services (FTS) Industry Day

Added: Nov 12, 2015 4:27 pm The purpose of this amendment is to post the final Question and Answer Document as well as notify potential offerors that questions will no longer be entertained.

Added: Nov 06, 2015 3:36 pm The purpose of this amendment is to modify the RFP, extend the response date and post a Q&A document.

Added: Oct 29, 2015 11:25 am  

A restricted Bidder's Library is available for potential offerors to the AFOTEC Fighter Test Services (FTS) request for proposal (RFP) FA7046-15-R-0001.  Interested parties must request access via e-mail to Mr. Brett Moore, Contract Specialist, at brett.moore.6@us.af.mil, Subject:  FTS Bidder's Library.  The e-mail request must contain the CAGE code of the requesting firm as well as meet the following criteria: 

•-          Be a US firm

•-          Have a current/active System for Award Management (SAM) profile

•-          Have no active exclusions listed in SAM

•-          Have 541712 listed as a selected NAICS code in the SAM profile

•-          Be current and active in the Joint Certification Program (JCP)

•-          Have the capability of proposing as a prime or subcontractor under the proposed effort based on the requirements of the solicitation

Once the above criteria are confirmed, a link to the Bidder's Library will be provided.

Added: Oct 28, 2015 10:20 am The purpose of this amendment is to modify Sections L and M of the Request for Proposal (RFP) as well as modify the Performance Work Statements (PWS) for Task Orders  (TO) 0001 and 0002.

Added: Oct 22, 2015 4:28 pm The purpose of this amendment is to post the Request for Proposal (RFP), FA7046-15-R-0001, Fighter Test Services (FTS).  Proposals shall be submitted by 30 November 2015 at 2:00 PM. 

Some clauses, such as those in Section H, have been removed from the RFP and incorporated into the Performance Work Statements (PWS).

A bidder's library will be made available in the near future.  Interested parties will be required to request access to the bidder's library as it will be restricted due to the sensitivity of information.

Added: Oct 01, 2015 3:36 pm Questions and Answers for FTS Draft RFP

Added: Aug 14, 2015 3:58 pm The purpose of this amendment is to post the DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP), FA7046-15-R-0001, Fighter Test Services (FTS).  Do NOT submit proposals at this time.  The purpose of this DRAFT RFP is to provide prospective offerors an opportunity to evaluate and challenge any element of the DRAFT RFP and recommend changes that may improve the documents or increase the likelihood of proposal submissions.  AFOTEC encourages early review of the draft.  All comments and/or questions regarding the DRAFT RFP must be submitted and received by 2:00 p.m. MDT on 11 September 2015.  Comments and/or questions must be gathered and submitted via a SINGLE e-mail, per offeror, preferably in a Microsoft Word document attached to an e-mail.  Questions received via phone and/or facsimile will not be acknowledged or answered.  All questions and answers will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO), www.fbo.gov,  website.  To ensure questions are answered promptly, please type "FTS DRAFT RFP Question/Comment" in the subject line of the e-mail.  Be sure to include the document name, page number, paragraph or other related information for easy identification, and include contact information in case any clarifications on questions or comments are required.  Please send all questions and comments to linda.buix@us.af.mil.

Added: Apr 14, 2015 3:50 pm

AFOTEC FTS Industry Day Questions and Answers posted as of 14 April 2015. See attached document. 

Added: Mar 11, 2015 12:31 pm Modified: Mar 11, 2015 3:12 pmTrack Changes

This modification is to correct the time zone from MST to MDT for the time of Industry Day.

Industry Day for Proposed Solicitation FA7046-15-R-0001 - Fighter Test Services (FTS)

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Kirtland AFB, NM,  intends to conduct an Industry Day for Fighter Test Services, proposed Solicitation FA7046-15-R-0001.  The attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for industry's review prior to Industry Day in order to prepare questions or comments.  The purpose of the Industry Day is to provide industry with the opportunity to learn about AFOTEC and the proposed FTS requirement.

Industry Day is a mechanism where potential offerors can gain more insight into AFOTEC's proposed acquisition, ask questions about the acquisition, and meet one-on-one with the Acquisition Team, immediately following the the Industry Day, based on pre-arranged appointments.  Potential offerors need not participate in the Industry Day as a prerequisite for responding to the final RFP.  The draft RFP or any subsequent event does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to purchase or acquire services.  The Government will not pay for data or time expended to respond to this notice and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP or award a contract as a result of this notice.  All information provided in response to this notification will be used for informational and planning purposes only. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary.  The United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred for any activities related to this announcement.
Written questions sent by email to the Government's point of contact may be considered at any time prior to, and during, the Industry Day.

Venue Information

The Industry Day will be held:

Date:  8 April 2015
Time:  0900-1600 MDT

Location:  2350 Alamo Avenue SE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM (approximately 1.4 miles from Albuquerque Sunport Airport), map attached

RSVPs are required in order to attend.  Please send RSVPs to:  Ms. Esther Archuleta, esther.archuleta@us.af.mil, no later than 1 April 2015.  Please include the name, e-mail address, title, and phone number of all individuals that will be attending.

To schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact Ms. Esther Archuleta, esther.archuleta@us.af.mil, in writing, no later than 1 April 2015. You will be assigned a 30-minute time slot, immediately following the briefing, to meet with the team.  This will be your opportunity to make your inquiries or provide feedback you believe necessary directly to the team.

No requests for one-on-one meetings will be entertained or arranged at the Industry Day event.

 GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note the following regarding the Industry Day:
1. Free parking is available at the facility
2. Arrive 15 minutes early for registration
3. Bring identification
4. Cell phones, tape recorders and videos are prohibited.

Added: Mar 11, 2015 12:31 pm

Industry Day for Proposed Solicitation FA7046-15-R-0001 - Fighter Test Services (FTS)

The Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), Kirtland AFB, NM,  intends to conduct an Industry Day for Fighter Test Services, proposed Solicitation FA7046-15-R-0001.  The attached DRAFT Performance Work Statement (PWS) is provided for industry's review prior to Industry Day in order to prepare questions or comments.  The purpose of the Industry Day is to provide industry with the opportunity to learn about AFOTEC and the proposed FTS requirement.

Industry Day is a mechanism where potential offerors can gain more insight into AFOTEC's proposed acquisition, ask questions about the acquisition, and meet one-on-one with the Acquisition Team, immediately following the the Industry Day, based on pre-arranged appointments.  Potential offerors need not participate in the Industry Day as a prerequisite for responding to the final RFP.  The draft RFP or any subsequent event does not constitute a commitment on the part of the Government to purchase or acquire services.  The Government will not pay for data or time expended to respond to this notice and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue an RFP or award a contract as a result of this notice.  All information provided in response to this notification will be used for informational and planning purposes only. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary.  The United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred for any activities related to this announcement.
Written questions sent by email to the Government's point of contact may be considered at any time prior to, and during, the Industry Day.

Venue Information

The Industry Day will be held:

Date:  8 April 2015
Time:  0900-1600 MST

Location:  2350 Alamo Avenue SE, Suite 100, Albuquerque, NM (approximately 1.4 miles from Albuquerque Sunport Airport), map attached

RSVPs are required in order to attend.  Please send RSVPs to:  Ms. Esther Archuleta, esther.archuleta@us.af.mil, no later than 1 April 2015.  Please include the name, e-mail address, title, and phone number of all individuals that will be attending.

To schedule a one-on-one meeting, please contact Ms. Esther Archuleta, esther.archuleta@us.af.mil, in writing, no later than 1 April 2015. You will be assigned a 30-minute time slot, immediately following the briefing, to meet with the team.  This will be your opportunity to make your inquiries or provide feedback you believe necessary directly to the team.

No requests for one-on-one meetings will be entertained or arranged at the Industry Day event.

 GENERAL INFORMATION

Please note the following regarding the Industry Day:
1. Free parking is available at the facility
2. Arrive 15 minutes early for registration
3. Bring identification
4. Cell phones, tape recorders and videos are prohibited.