FLEET FIGHTER JET SERVICES (FJS) Pre-Solicitation

The Government intends to post the answers to the questions submitted prior to and during the Pre-Solicitation Conference in the near future..

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program (PMA- 226), Contracted Air Services (CAS), MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28533, is sponsoring an unclassified Commercial Air Services Pre-Solicitation Conference for the Fighter Jet Follow-on Requirement on 25 July 2019. This is a no-fee event and seating is limited to three attendees per company.

The Fighter Jet program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to the Department of the Navy (DoN) for Fleet Training and Exercise Support for a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew on how to counter potential enemy Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Attack (EA) operations in today's Electronic Combat (EC) environment; and Acquisition Program Testing and Evaluation (T & E) Support. Aircraft performance requirements include Type III and Type IV aircraft in accordance with the draft PWS (Attached). The Government is also including, as an option, requirements for a Type J aircraft.

The government anticipates award of a Single Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The planned ordering period will be limited to a four-year, 364-day ordering period. The Government expects to make an award on or about the third quarter of FY20. This acquisition will be issued as a Final Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about the fourth quarter of FY19. Please note this is an estimated posting time, and it is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor the Federal Business Opportunity (FedBizOpps) website for all subsequent postings.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code utilized for this acquisition is 488190. The Product Service Code (PSC) is V121.

Questions relating to any of the draft documents must be submitted in writing no later than 23 July 2019 to ebes.olumese@navy.mil and david.silverstone@navy.mil.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD:

Date: 25 July 2019

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

The purpose of the conference is to provide industry with an understanding of the content of the draft RFP including Sections L (Instructions to Bidders) & M (Evaluation Factors for Award), discuss program requirements, and provide the opportunity for industry feedback prior to release of the final RFP.

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WILL BE HELD:

Date: 25 July 2019

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

One-on-one discussions, with a limit of 45 minutes per vendor, will be scheduled after the open forum (if requested by the potential offeror). The purpose of the sessions is to give the Government the opportunity to obtain specific feedback from your company regarding the draft documents; and give potential offerors the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to the Government regarding the requirement. The Government requests that Offerors respond to the below areas during the one-on-one sessions.

a. Challenges with meeting the requirements of the Performance Based Work Statement
b. Proposed Government Furnished Equipment for this effort
c. Proposed Contract Line Item Number structure
d. Substantiation of proposed aircraft (i.e., proof of ownership, executed lease agreements, condition of aircraft)
e. Other areas/information that you may wish to discuss.
To schedule a one-on-one session, please submit a request in writing to sherry.l.kelly1@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 18 July 2019. Offerors will be notified of their assigned 45-minute time slot at (or prior to) start of the conference presentation.

REQUESTS FOR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED OR ARRANGED AT THE INDUSTRY DAY EVENT.

Participation in the Pre-Solicitation Conference and/or One-On-One sessions is not a prerequisite for responding to the final RFP.

SECURITY, FACILITY ACCESS, AND RSVP INFORMATION:

Security clearance and base access are not required in order to attend. However, interested companies shall submit the following for all individuals planning to attend: Name, title, e-mail address, and phone number. Please note that, due to space availability, companies will be limited to three (3) attendees each.

Information must be submitted to ebes.olumese@navy.mil and sherry.l.kelly1@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 18 July 2019 in order to allow time for screening by Security Forces prior to the event start date.

Anyone who has not complied with the above will not be allowed admittance to Pre-Solicitation Conference or One-on-one sessions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Please note the following regarding the Pre-Solicitation Conference and One-On-One Sessions:

1. Arrive 15 minutes early for registration

2. Bring identification

3. Cell phones, tape recorders, and videos are prohibited.

It is recommended that interested vendors continue to monitor FedBizOpps over the next few weeks for additional information relating to Solicitation No. N00421-19-R-0011.

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. All information released in this announcement and at the pre-solicitation conference is considered DRAFT and for informational purposes only. Upon release of the formal solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program (PMA- 226), Contracted Air Services (CAS), MCAS Cherry Point, NC 28533, is sponsoring an unclassified Commercial Air Services Pre-Solicitation Conference for the Fighter Jet Follow-on Requirement on 25 July 2019. This is a no-fee event and seating is limited to three attendees per company.

The Fighter Jet program provides contractor owned and operated aircraft to the Department of the Navy (DoN) for Fleet Training and Exercise Support for a wide variety of airborne threat simulation capabilities to train shipboard and aircraft squadron weapon systems operators and aircrew on how to counter potential enemy Electronic Warfare (EW) and Electronic Attack (EA) operations in today's Electronic Combat (EC) environment; and Acquisition Program Testing and Evaluation (T & E) Support. Aircraft performance requirements include Type III and Type IV aircraft in accordance with the draft PWS (Attached). The Government is also including, as an option, requirements for a Type J aircraft.

The government anticipates award of a Single Award Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) type contract. The planned ordering period will be limited to a four-year, 364-day ordering period. The Government expects to make an award on or about the third quarter of FY20. This acquisition will be issued as a Final Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about the fourth quarter of FY19. Please note this is an estimated posting time, and it is the responsibility of interested parties to monitor the Federal Business Opportunity (FedBizOpps) website for all subsequent postings.

The anticipated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code utilized for this acquisition is 488190. The Product Service Code (PSC) is V121.

Questions relating to any of the draft documents must be submitted in writing no later than 23 July 2019 to ebes.olumese@navy.mil .

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD:

Date: 25 July 2019

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

The purpose of the conference is to provide industry with an understanding of the content of the draft RFP including Sections L (Instructions to Bidders) & M (Evaluation Factors for Award), discuss program requirements, and provide the opportunity for industry feedback prior to release of the final RFP.

ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS WILL BE HELD:

Date: 25 July 2019

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 pm EST

Location: Naval Systems Incorporated, 21513 Great Mills Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653 (Flag Conference Room)

One-on-one discussions, with a limit of 45 minutes per vendor, will be scheduled after the open forum (if requested by the potential offeror). The purpose of the sessions is to give the Government the opportunity to obtain specific feedback from your company regarding the draft documents; and give potential offerors the opportunity to ask questions and provide feedback directly to the Government regarding the requirement. The Government requests that Offerors respond to the below areas during the one-on-one sessions.

a. Challenges with meeting the requirements of the Performance Based Work Statement
b. Proposed Government Furnished Equipment for this effort
c. Proposed Contract Line Item Number structure
d. Substantiation of proposed aircraft (i.e., proof of ownership, executed lease agreements, condition of aircraft)
e. Other areas/information that you may wish to discuss.
To schedule a one-on-one session, please submit a request in writing to sherry.l.kelly1@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 18 July 2019. Offerors will be notified of their assigned 45-minute time slot at (or prior to) start of the conference presentation.

REQUESTS FOR ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS WILL NOT BE ENTERTAINED OR ARRANGED AT THE INDUSTRY DAY EVENT.

Participation in the Pre-Solicitation Conference and/or One-On-One sessions is not a prerequisite for responding to the final RFP.

SECURITY, FACILITY ACCESS, AND RSVP INFORMATION:

Security clearance and base access are not required in order to attend. However, interested companies shall submit the following for all individuals planning to attend: Name, title, e-mail address, and phone number. Please note that, due to space availability, companies will be limited to three (3) attendees each.

Information must be submitted to ebes.olumese@navy.mil and sherry.l.kelly1@navy.mil no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on 18 July 2019 in order to allow time for screening by Security Forces prior to the event start date.

Anyone who has not complied with the above will not be allowed admittance to Pre-Solicitation Conference or One-on-one sessions.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Please note the following regarding the Pre-Solicitation Conference and One-On-One Sessions:

1. Arrive 15 minutes early for registration

2. Bring identification

3. Cell phones, tape recorders, and videos are prohibited.

It is recommended that interested vendors continue to monitor FedBizOpps over the next few weeks for additional information relating to Solicitation No. N00421-19-R-0011.

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. All information released in this announcement and at the pre-solicitation conference is considered DRAFT and for informational purposes only. Upon release of the formal solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the agency.

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