MQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation

Closed Solicitation Posted

This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.

Solicitation number
FA489023R0065
Agency
Air Combat Command Air Force, Department of Defense
Responses due
Set-aside
Total Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
611512 Flight Training
PSC
U009 Education/Training- General
Place of performance
Holloman AFB, New Mexico 88330, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

This solicitation seeks proposals to provide MQ-9 Aircrew Training Support services for the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command. The contractor shall provide personnel, equipment, materials and other resources to support MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft aircrew academic instruction, courseware development, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance test and training at multiple locations including Holloman AFB, White Sands Missile Range, Creech AFB, the USAF Weapons School, and 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price factors, with past performance being the most important. Proposals are due by December 4, 2023.

The opportunity is set aside for total small businesses. The NAICS code is 611430 and PSC code is R425. Potential incumbents include Crew Training International, DelMar Aerospace, Nova Technologies, RPS Defense, SOF Intelligence Solutions, Sonoran Technologies, ThreatTec, Transtecs, Vector Solutions and Valiant. The period of performance is a one year base period from May 2024 to April 2025, with four one-year option periods extending to April 2029. Services shall be provided at locations including Holloman AFB, NM, White Sands Missile Range NM, Creech AFB NV, and March ARB CA.

Notice text

5 versions

As posted on SAM.gov.

Update #5 · Latest ·

PUBLISH PREPROPOSAL FOLLOW-ON QUESTION_COMMENT MATRIX DATED 30 NOV 23.

** See Attachment dated 30 Nov 23 **

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ISSUE AMENDMENT 0003 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT EFFECTIVE 29 NOV 2023 TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Update Combo Appendix 1 - Instructions to Offerors, Table 1 - Page Limitations by Volume.

2. Post follow-on Question-Comment Matrix dated 29 Nov 23.

See attached Amendment 0003 and Question-Comment Matrix dated 29 Nov 23.

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PUBLISH PREPROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS AS OF 21 NOV 2023. 

NOTE: There are some questions that the Government is currently working on answering. Once all information is received we will publish accordingly.

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ISSUE AMENDMENT 0002 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT EFFECTIVE 16 NOV 2023 TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Update Combo Appendix 2 - Evaluation Factors.

2. Add a date on page 1 of the MQ-9 ATS Combo to reflect the date of most recent updates.

3. Extend proposal due date from: 30 Nov 2023, 4:00 PM (EST) to: 4 Dec 2023, 4:00 PM (EST).

See attached Amendment 0002 and updated MQ-9 ATS Combo for complete details.

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PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING FROM THE PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE/BRIEFING HELD ON 7 NOV 2023: 

1. Preproposal Conference Briefing Slides

2. Question-Comment Matrix with Government Response as of 7 Nov 2023

3. List of Attendees

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ISSUE AMENDMENT 0001 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT PER THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTs:

1. Amendment 0001

2. Appendices 6 and 7 (Range Charts and JTAC Upgrade Training Plan)

3, Revised Pricing Schedule dated 6Nov23

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SEE ATTACHED MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PACKAGE:  

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items and services that are required to perform and support MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Aircrew Academic Instruction (AAI); Courseware Development (CWD); and Air and Ground Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) test and training support. The work identified in this PWS supports MQ-9 training operations, as required, at Holloman AFB, NM, White Sands Missile Range NM, Creech Air Force Base AFB, NV, the USAF Weapons School (WS), and 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), March Air Reserve Base (ARB), CA and Hancock Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB) NY. The contractor may be required to train foreign military sales (FMS) aircrews at Holloman AFB, March ARB CA, Hancock Field ANGB, NY, and Creech AFB.

Update #4 ·

ISSUE AMENDMENT 0003 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT EFFECTIVE 29 NOV 2023 TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Update Combo Appendix 1 - Instructions to Offerors, Table 1 - Page Limitations by Volume.

2. Post follow-on Question-Comment Matrix dated 29 Nov 23.

See attached Amendment 0003 and Question-Comment Matrix dated 29 Nov 23.

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PUBLISH PREPROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS AS OF 21 NOV 2023. 

NOTE: There are some questions that the Government is currently working on answering. Once all information is received we will publish accordingly.

************************************* END***************************************** 

ISSUE AMENDMENT 0002 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT EFFECTIVE 16 NOV 2023 TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Update Combo Appendix 2 - Evaluation Factors.

2. Add a date on page 1 of the MQ-9 ATS Combo to reflect the date of most recent updates.

3. Extend proposal due date from: 30 Nov 2023, 4:00 PM (EST) to: 4 Dec 2023, 4:00 PM (EST).

See attached Amendment 0002 and updated MQ-9 ATS Combo for complete details.

************************************* END***************************************** 

PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING FROM THE PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE/BRIEFING HELD ON 7 NOV 2023: 

1. Preproposal Conference Briefing Slides

2. Question-Comment Matrix with Government Response as of 7 Nov 2023

3. List of Attendees

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ISSUE AMENDMENT 0001 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT PER THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTs:

1. Amendment 0001

2. Appendices 6 and 7 (Range Charts and JTAC Upgrade Training Plan)

3, Revised Pricing Schedule dated 6Nov23

************************************* END***************************************** 

SEE ATTACHED MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PACKAGE:  

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items and services that are required to perform and support MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Aircrew Academic Instruction (AAI); Courseware Development (CWD); and Air and Ground Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) test and training support. The work identified in this PWS supports MQ-9 training operations, as required, at Holloman AFB, NM, White Sands Missile Range NM, Creech Air Force Base AFB, NV, the USAF Weapons School (WS), and 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), March Air Reserve Base (ARB), CA and Hancock Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB) NY. The contractor may be required to train foreign military sales (FMS) aircrews at Holloman AFB, March ARB CA, Hancock Field ANGB, NY, and Creech AFB.

Update #3 ·

PUBLISH PREPROPOSAL QUESTIONS & ANSWERS AS OF 21 NOV 2023. 

NOTE: There are some questions that the Government is currently working on answering. Once all information is received we will publish accordingly.

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ISSUE AMENDMENT 0002 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT EFFECTIVE 16 NOV 2023 TO INCORPORATE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Update Combo Appendix 2 - Evaluation Factors.

2. Add a date on page 1 of the MQ-9 ATS Combo to reflect the date of most recent updates.

3. Extend proposal due date from: 30 Nov 2023, 4:00 PM (EST) to: 4 Dec 2023, 4:00 PM (EST).

See attached Amendment 0002 and updated MQ-9 ATS Combo for complete details.

************************************* END***************************************** 

PUBLISH THE FOLLOWING FROM THE PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE/BRIEFING HELD ON 7 NOV 2023: 

1. Preproposal Conference Briefing Slides

2. Question-Comment Matrix with Government Response as of 7 Nov 2023

3. List of Attendees

************************************* END***************************************** 

ISSUE AMENDMENT 0001 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT PER THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTs:

1. Amendment 0001

2. Appendices 6 and 7 (Range Charts and JTAC Upgrade Training Plan)

3, Revised Pricing Schedule dated 6Nov23

************************************* END***************************************** 

SEE ATTACHED MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PACKAGE:  

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items and services that are required to perform and support MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Aircrew Academic Instruction (AAI); Courseware Development (CWD); and Air and Ground Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) test and training support. The work identified in this PWS supports MQ-9 training operations, as required, at Holloman AFB, NM, White Sands Missile Range NM, Creech Air Force Base AFB, NV, the USAF Weapons School (WS), and 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), March Air Reserve Base (ARB), CA and Hancock Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB) NY. The contractor may be required to train foreign military sales (FMS) aircrews at Holloman AFB, March ARB CA, Hancock Field ANGB, NY, and Creech AFB.

Update #2 ·

ISSUE AMENDMENT 0001 TO COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FA4890-23-R-0065 MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT PER THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTs:

1. Amendment 0001

2. Appendices 6 and 7 (Range Charts and JTAC Upgrade Training Plan)

3, Revised Pricing Schedule dated 6Nov23

SEE ATTACHED MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PACKAGE:  

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items and services that are required to perform and support MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Aircrew Academic Instruction (AAI); Courseware Development (CWD); and Air and Ground Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) test and training support. The work identified in this PWS supports MQ-9 training operations, as required, at Holloman AFB, NM, White Sands Missile Range NM, Creech Air Force Base AFB, NV, the USAF Weapons School (WS), and 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), March Air Reserve Base (ARB), CA and Hancock Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB) NY. The contractor may be required to train foreign military sales (FMS) aircrews at Holloman AFB, March ARB CA, Hancock Field ANGB, NY, and Creech AFB.

Update #1 ·

SEE ATTACHED MQ-9 AIRCREW TRAINING SUPPORT COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION PACKAGE:  

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and all other items and services that are required to perform and support MQ-9 Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Aircrew Academic Instruction (AAI); Courseware Development (CWD); and Air and Ground Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) test and training support. The work identified in this PWS supports MQ-9 training operations, as required, at Holloman AFB, NM, White Sands Missile Range NM, Creech Air Force Base AFB, NV, the USAF Weapons School (WS), and 556 Test and Evaluation Squadron (TES), March Air Reserve Base (ARB), CA and Hancock Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB) NY. The contractor may be required to train foreign military sales (FMS) aircrews at Holloman AFB, March ARB CA, Hancock Field ANGB, NY, and Creech AFB.

Attachments

File Type Posted
A4.Question-Comment_Matrix (30Nov23) FINAL.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
FA489023R0065 Amendment 0003.pdf PDF
A4. Question-Comment Matrix - Government Responses (29Nov23).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
A4. Question-Comment Matrix - Government Responses (21Nov23).xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
FA489023R0065 Amendment 0002.pdf PDF
MQ-9 ATS Combo and Appendices 16Nov23.pdf PDF
MQ-9 ATS PPC Slides - 7Nov23.pdf PDF
Question-Comment Matrix with Government Responses 7Nov23.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
MQ-9 ATS PPC Attendees 7Nov23.pdf PDF
Revised A2. Pricing Schedule 6Nov23.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
MQ-9 ATS PWS Appendices 6 and 7.pdf PDF
FA489023R0065 MQ-9 ATC Amendment 0001.pdf PDF
MQ-9 ATS Combo and Appendices.pdf PDF
A2. Pricing Schedule.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
A3. MQ-9 ATS DD-254 (Draft).pdf PDF
A1. MQ9-ATS PWS (FY24-28) 1Jul24 v2.pdf PDF
A5b. FA489019C0003 CBAs (Final).pdf PDF
A5a. FA489016C0011 CBAs (Final).pdf PDF
A4.Question-Comment Matrix.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
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Notice history

Notice Type Posted
MQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation Latest Award Notice
MQ9 CAT/CWD 15-Month Bridge Justification Limited / Sole Source Justification
NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD) Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD) Pre-Solicitation
MQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation Award Notice
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition MQ9 CAT/CWD Bridge Limited / Sole Source Justification
NOTICE OF INTENT – Bridge Action For: Contract FA489019C0003, MQ-9 Contract Aircrew Training and Courseware Development (CAT/CWD) Special Notice
MQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation This notice Solicitation
MQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation Intent to Bundle Requirements (DoD-Funded)
MQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation Special Notice
MQ9 CAT/CWD and ISR Training Support Consolidation Original Pre-Solicitation
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