Light Air Support (LAS) Aircraft

The USG hereby releases Amendment 0009 to Solicitation FA8637-10-R-6000. Offerors shall review the amended Solicitation and provide a new proposal IAW Section L, Instructions to Offerors, by the date specified in Section L, Paragraph 2.2.6. Any question or concerns regarding this amendment shall be addressed to:

Vicki A. Fry
Contracting Officer
(937)255-5667
vicki.fry@wpafb.af.mil

The USG hereby releases Amendment 0008 to Solicitation FA8637-10-R-6000. Offerors shall review the amended Solicitation and provide a new proposal IAW Section L, Instructions to Offerors, by the date specified in the Procurement Contracting Officer's Letter (PCOL), dated 4 May 2012, transmitting this amendment. Any questions or concerns regarding this amendment shall be addressed to:

Vicki A. Fry
Contracting Officer
(937)255-5667
vicki.fry@wpafb.af.mil

See the attached amendment FA8637-10-R-6000-0007.  Additional attachments are included as part of this amendment.  Response date will be provided by PCOL.

See the attached amendment (FA8637-10-R-6000-0004).

The deadline for proposal submission is now 29 December 2010, 5:00 pm local time. Past performance information must already have been received.

See the attached, "RFP Change Notice Summary Sheet."

Additional attachments are included as part of this amendment.

For questions, contact either the contracting officer, Marcella Wolfe, or the contract specialist, Andrew Smith, identified below:

Primary Point of Contact
Marcella Wolfe
Contracting Officer
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5300

Alternate Point of Contact
Andrew Smith
Contract Specialist
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5204

See the attached amendment (FA8637-10-R-6000-0003).

See the attached, "RFP Change Notice Summary Sheet."

Additional attachments are included as part of this amendment.

For questions, contact either the contracting officer, Marcella Wolfe, or the contract specialist, Andrew Smith, identified below:

Primary Point of Contact
Marcella Wolfe
Contracting Officer
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5300

Alternate Point of Contact
Andrew Smith
Contract Specialist
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5204

See the attached amendment (FA8637-10-R-6000-0002).

Section L, Attachment 24, Offeror Pass Request for LAS System Demonstration, must be received no later than 5:00 pm local time, 20 December 2010, in accordance with Section L (Amendment 2). The due date for the remainder of the proposal is unchanged from Amendment 1.

See the attached, "RFP Questions and Answers - 14 Dec 10."

See the attached, "RFP Change Notice Summary Sheet."

Additional attachments are included as part of this amendment.

For questions, contact either the contracting officer, Marcella Wolfe, or the contract specialist, Andrew Smith, identified below:

Primary Point of Contact
Marcella Wolfe
Contracting Officer
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5300

Alternate Point of Contact
Andrew Smith
Contract Specialist
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5204

See the attached amendment (FA8637-10-R-6000-0001).

Proposal due dates have been extended as follows:

Past performance information must be received no later than 5:00 pm local time 13 Dec 10 and the remainder of the proposal must be received no later than 5:00 pm local time on 28 Dec 10.

The LAS Office is planning for the LAS System Demonstration to start the week of 10 Jan 2011, in accordance with the Section L, Attachment L-13, LAS System Demonstration (LASSD). Additional scheduling information will be provided no later than 3 Jan 2011.

See the attached, "RFP Questions and Answers - 24 Nov 10."

See the attached, "RFP Change Notice Summary Sheet."

Additional attachments are included as part of this amendment.

For questions, contact either the contracting officer, Marcella Wolfe, or the contract specialist, Andrew Smith, identified below:

Primary Point of Contact
Marcella Wolfe
Contracting Officer
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5300

Alternate Point of Contact
Andrew Smith
Contract Specialist
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5204

The LAS office is releasing a set of answers to questions received in response to the Draft RFP. Nothing within this document should be construed to modify the official RFP released 29 Oct 10. These questions and answers are presented solely for informational purposes.

The Aeronautical Systems Center (ASC) Light Air Support (LAS) Program Office, Wright-Patterson AFB OH, is releasing a solicitation (Request for Proposal (RFP)) for the LAS Program. This solicitation supersedes all previous information released for the LAS Aircraft Program. This acquisition will be a full and open, best value competition conducted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15, Contracting by Negotiation, as supplemented.

This RFP is a formal solicitation. The Government intends to award a contract on the basis of this RFP. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with any documentation or communication submitted in response to this notice. Any submitted documentation, upon delivery, becomes the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. Questions or comments to this notice should be addressed to the contracting officer. It is anticipated this action will result in a fixed-price type contract for LAS Aircraft and associated support; however the Government reserves the right to amend or cancel the RFP at any time.

The purpose of this contract is the acquisition of nondevelopmenatal Light Air Support Aircraft for current and future Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) nations. The procurement includes necessary Aircraft Interim Contractor Support (ICS); Ground Training Devices (GTDs) and corresponding Contractor Logistics Support (CLS); and Air Advisor Training for US Pilots allowing them the capability to train other Building Partnership Capacity (BPC) nations. The supplies covered are more fully defined in the attachments. This solicitation includes provisions for the Government, to include any Federal Agency, to procure additional quantities of the same supplies and services in the future, by issuing one or more orders against the resulting contract as other customers are added onto this vehicle by the contracting office (LAS Program Office).

Proposals are due no later than 45 days from the date of RFP release. Exchanges during the source selection process may include clarifications, communications, and discussions as necessary. Contract award is estimated for 3rd quarter Government Fiscal Year 2011. The Air Force anticipates a single award but reserves the right to award multiple contracts or not to award a contract at all.

Past performance information must be received no later than 5:00 pm local time 29 Nov 10 and the remainder of the proposal must be received no later than 5:00 pm local time on 13 Dec 10.

For questions, contact either the contracting officer, Marcella Wolfe, or the contract specialist, Andrew Smith, identified below:

Primary Point of Contact
Marcella Wolfe
Contracting Officer
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5300

Alternate Point of Contact
Andrew Smith
Contract Specialist
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5204

Again, this solicitation supersedes all previous information released.

This is a synopsis of proposed contract action in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2, "Synopses of Proposed Contract Action," and its relevant agency supplements. ASC/WWYA, Light Attack Branch, anticipates issuing a solicitation in September or October 2010 for the acquisition and support of Light Air Support (LAS) aircraft. Included in this acquisition are requirements for on-site aircraft logistics support, maintenance, and air advisor (USAF or NATO pilots) training. Aircrew training devices (computer-based training, part-task trainers and Flight Training Devices (FTDs) with visual displays but motion not required) will also be specified for delivery.

Additional information about the requirements for this acquisition may be found in the draft solicitation documents at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ASC/FA8637-10-R-6000/listing.html. The final solicitation will be posted to FedBizOpps.

Relevant NAICS codes for this acquisition include 336411 and 488190; the primary classification code for this acquisition is 15 (aircraft & airframe structural components). The solicitation number will be FA8637-10-R-6000. The anticipated closing response date will be 45 days after release of the final solicitation. The contracting officer will be Marcella Wolfe (available at 937-904-5300 or marcella.wolfe@wpafb.af.mil). There is no associated National Stock Number (NSN) assigned. Qualification requirements as contemplated by FAR Subpart 9.2 do not apply.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

The LAS office is releasing a set of revised draft solicitation documents for consideration by potential offerors. Comments and questions regarding these materials are welcome, but must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Daylight Savings Time, September 8, 2010. Additionally, comments and questions must be in writing and must be addressed either to the contracting officer, Marcella Wolfe, or the contract specialist, Andrew Smith, identified below. If they contain proprietary information, they must clearly be marked as proprietary. Comments and questions will be answered to the maximum extent reasonable, and will be posted, together with the Government's responses, on FedBizOpps.

The LAS program office comprises both Government and non-Government advisors hired to provide technical assistance. All members of the team will be reminded of their obligations to protect information received from potential offerors in compliance with the Economic Espionage Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1831 et seq., the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1902, and all other applicable statutes and regulations.

Included in the release of documents is a summary of draft changes (DraftChangeSummary2Sept10.pdf). This document, provided for informational purposes only, may be used to assist potential offerors in identifying specific areas of change.

The LAS office is releasing two corrected attachments to Section L of the Draft RFP posted 12 Aug 10: Attachment 7, PWS for CONUS Stationed LAS AC ICS, and Attachment 8, PWS for OCONUS Stationed LAS AC ICS & Maintenance Training.

These corrected attachments replace their earlier versions in their entirety. Changes to the documents from earlier versions are identified by red font and strikethroughs for ease of identifying changes.

The Light Air Support (LAS) program office is releasing a draft Request for Proposals (RFP). This is an opportunity for potential offerors to provide comments and ask questions of the program office before the release of the final RFP. Comments and questions may influence the development of the final RFP, and may even be incorporated into it directly; however, the Government reserves the right to accept or reject any comments or suggestions.

Comments and questions regarding these requirements documents must be received no later than 5:00 pm, Daylight Savings Time, August 26, 2010. To be answered, they must be in writing and addressed either to the contracting officer, Marcella Wolfe, or the contract specialist, Andrew Smith, identified below. If they contain proprietary information, they must clearly be marked as proprietary. Comments and questions will be answered to the maximum extent reasonable, and will be posted, together with the Government's responses, on Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps, accessible at https://www.fbo.gov/).

The LAS program office comprises both Government and non-Government advisors hired to provide technical assistance. All members of the team will be reminded of their obligations to protect information received from potential offerors in compliance with the Economic Espionage Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1831 et seq., the Trade Secrets Act, 18 U.S.C. § 1902, and all other applicable statutes and regulations.

For more information regarding the LAS program please refer to the presolicitation notice posted to FedBizOpps under its previous solicitation number (FA8615-10-R-6048) on April 16, 2010, accessible at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ASC/FA8615-10-R-6048/listing.html. As with that notice, this release of documents does not obligate the Government to make any award. It is not a solicitation, so proposals and promotional materials should not be provided in response to it; such responses will not be reviewed, they will not be returned, and no aspect of their production will be reimbursed.

Contracting Office Address:

ASC/WWYA (Light Air Support (LAS))
Attention: Contracting Officer
2725 C Street, Bldg 553, Room 090
WPAFB, OH 45433
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil

Primary Point of Contact
Contracting Officer, Marcella Wolfe
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5300

Alternate Point of Contact
Contract Specialist, Andrew Smith
LightAirSupport@wpafb.af.mil
(937) 904-5204