JDAM Technical Support and Weapon System Integration

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION - This notice is provided by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Direct Attack Division, Weapons Branch (AFLCMC/EBDW), Eglin AFB, FL, to announce its intent to solicit and award under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to The Boeing Company, Saint Louis MO, for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Technical Support and Weapon System Integration efforts. The Government contemplates a ten (10) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) using multiple contract types. The technical support and aircraft integration efforts will include the areas of Research and Development/derivative programs, aircraft integration, flight tests, weapon system integration, support/test equipment (such as, but not limited to, High Bandwidth Compact Telemetry [HCTM] units), software updates, mission planning, and technical support as required as well as sufficient engineering/technical support to manage weapon system issues/upgrades for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy (travel included as required).

The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. This authority is supported by an approved JDAM Class J & A. A Sources Sought Synopsis for JDAM production, technical support and aircraft integration was previously issued on 5 August 2016, Reference number FA8213-16-JDAM23.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency; any submission is voluntary and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or provide feedback to the respondents with respect to any of the information submitted. Any submission will need to demonstrate how the source can provide qualified capabilities without incurring substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable delays to the program activities. Responses must be received within 15 calendar days after the posted date of this Notice of Contract Action (NOCA). Anticipated contract award date is on or before 1 April 2019.

An Ombudsman has been appointed in accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer. For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AFLCMC Ombudsman, Lt Col Peter A. Sandness, Acquisition Program management Division (AFLCMC/AQP), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, (937) 255-5512.

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NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION - This notice is provided by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Direct Attack Division, Weapons Branch (AFLCMC/EBDW), Eglin AFB, FL, to announce its intent to solicit and award under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to The Boeing Company, Saint Louis MO, for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Technical Support and Weapon System Integration efforts. The Government contemplates a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) using multiple contract types. The technical support and aircraft integration efforts will include the areas of Research and Development/derivative programs, aircraft integration, flight tests, weapon system integration, support/test equipment (such as, but not limited to, High Bandwidth Compact Telemetry [HCTM] units), software updates, mission planning, and technical support as required as well as sufficient engineering/technical support to manage weapon system issues/upgrades for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy (travel included as required).

The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. This authority is supported by an approved JDAM Class J & A. A Sources Sought Synopsis for JDAM production, technical support and aircraft integration was previously issued on 5 August 2016, Reference number FA8213-16-JDAM23.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency; any submission is voluntary and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or provide feedback to the respondents with respect to any of the information submitted. Any submission will need to demonstrate how the source can provide qualified capabilities without incurring substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable delays to the program activities. Responses must be received within 15 calendar days after the posted date of this Notice of Contract Action (NOCA). Anticipated contract award date is on or before 1 April 2019.

An Ombudsman has been appointed in accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer. For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AFLCMC Ombudsman, Lt Col Peter A. Sandness, Acquisition Program management Division (AFLCMC/AQP), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, (937) 255-5512.

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Added: Apr 25, 2018 11:58 am  

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION - This notice is provided by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Direct Attack Division, Weapons Branch (AFLCMC/EBDW), Eglin AFB, FL, to announce its intent to solicit and award under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 to The Boeing Company, Saint Louis MO, for Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) Technical Support and Weapon System Integration efforts.  The Government contemplates a five (5) year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) using multiple contract types.  The technical support and aircraft integration efforts will include the areas of Research and Development/derivative programs, aircraft integration, flight tests, weapon system integration, support/test equipment (such as, but not limited to, High Bandwidth Compact Telemetry [HCTM] units), software updates, mission planning, and technical support as required as well as sufficient engineering/technical support to manage weapon system issues/upgrades for the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy (travel included as required).

The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 United States Code (USC) 2304(c)(1) as implemented by  FAR 6.302-1.  This authority is supported by an approved JDAM Class J&A.  A Sources Sought Synopsis for JDAM production, technical support and aircraft integration was previously issued on 5 August 2016, Reference number FA8213-16-JDAM23.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency; any submission is voluntary and the Government will not reimburse any costs associated with the submission  The Government is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received, or provide feedback to the respondents with respect to any of the information submitted.  Any submission will need to demonstrate how the source can provide qualified capabilities without incurring substantial duplication of costs or unacceptable delays to the program activities.  Responses must be received within 15 calendar days after the posted date of this Notice of Contract Action (NOCA).  Anticipated contract award date is on or before 1 April 2019.

An Ombudsman has been appointed in accordance with AFFARS 5352.201-9101.  The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Director or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.  Matters of a routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman but rather the Contracting Officer.  For any other concerns, interested parties may call the AFLCMC Ombudsman, Lt Col Peter A. Sandness, Acquisition Program management Division (AFLCMC/AQP), Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433, (937) 255-5512.