Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) Ground Support System (GSS) Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF)

The U.S. Air Force is seeking qualified sources for the sustainment of the Battlefield Operations Support System (BOSS) Ground Support System (GSS) software and hardware installed in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA).  The effort includes acquisition of additional systems and spares, maintenance and support package for the full inventory of equipment in KSA.  The effort also includes providing Subject Matter Expertise (SME) on the GSS systems and the employment of an In-Kingdom GSS specialist to include support, housing, travel and Other Direct Cost (ODC).  The BOSS software is not owned by the USG, nor does the Government possess Government Purpose Rights (GPR) to the Source code. BOSS Software is the COTS proprietary software belonging to Tactical Communications Group (TCG) a Curtiss Wright Company and any sustainment vendor will require a contractual relationship that allows licensing to update, sustain, and support the GSS system.

This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP) nor does its issuance restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach.  The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice, nor will it reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing a response to this notice.  However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement addressing areas in the description. 

A respondent must specify whether it is a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business.  Also specify whether a respondent is a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.

Responses and/or questions regarding this Notice of Contract Action shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ms. Edna Alonis, (781) 225-7040, email to edna.alonis@us.af.mil, and the Contract Specialist, David Valenzuela, (781) 225-4132, email to david.valenzuela.3@us.af.mil.  Questions and answers shall be posted on the Government Point of Entry, betaSAM website (beta.SAM.gov).

Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) Aerial Networks Division (HNA), in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) Amendment #3 to SR-D-QBR, intends to award a contract for the procurement of the following items to continue to support the operation of the Link 16 Ground Support Systems (GSSs) to support the operational introduction of Link16 capabilities for the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF).

This procurement will include: unclassified GSS hardware and software and periodic updates to the system; all operator and maintenance equipment familiarization services, hardware & software maintenance/help desk support package, commercial maintenance support plan, cyber security updates IAW US Policy; and the placement of the GSS in-Kingdom SME.  The period of performance is contract award through 31 December 2023.  The Contractor shall provide data as required over the life of the contract.  The Contractor shall provide engineering services for requested services such as supplemental training, exercise support, in-country service calls and travel and Other Direct Cost (ODC) and pricing for options for an In-Kingdom GSS specialist to include labor, travel and ODC, housing, and a three (3) year GSS license for the equipment in the training environment.  The Contractor and its personnel must possess a US DOD SECRET Clearance and the supporting personnel must be eligible to receive temporary Visas to visit or work in Saudi Arabia. 

All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.  If not registered in the SAM database, interested parties may register on-line at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM:  In accordance with AFFARS 5301.91, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition announcement. Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. The AFLCMC Ombudsman for Hanscom AFB is as follows:

Lt Col Brian Miller, USAF

Ombudsman

AFLCMC/AQ-AZ

Acquisition Excellence Directorate

(937) 255-5512 or DSN (312) 785-5512

Email: peter.sandness@us.af.mil

2640 Loop Road West

Wright Patterson AFB OH  45433-7630