MSN-7 Communication Central CLS

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26 August 2019 1230 CDST
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The solicitation is amended to incorporate the mandatory Provision 52.204-24 and Clause 52.204-25 in the solicitation.
Offerors must sign, date, and return the attached amendment no later than 3:00 PM Local time 9 September 2019.
The response due date for proposals is NOT extended and responses remain due to the listed Point of Contact NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM Local on 9 Sep 2019.
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21 August 2019, 1415 CDST

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The Government provides the following attachment "Shipping CLIN Clarifcation (21Aug).pdf" to correct responses provided to Industry questions on 22 July and 12 August 2019.

The Clarification posted here SUPERCEDES all previous questions and answers regarding the payment of shipment costs for PDM units and Spare parts to Field Units.
The Q & A from 12 Aug (Q12) and 25 Jul (Q13) posted to FBO both state that the Contractor is responsible for all shipping costs. The answer to Q12 posted on 12 Aug actually states that ODC is for Personnel Travel only.

These answers were incorrect.

In fact, the successful Offeror is responsible for up-front shipping costs of PDM units from the field to the successful Offeror's maintenance facility and return to the field unit, as well as up-front shipping costs of Parts to the Field Units. Upon submission of appropriate documentation, the Government will reimburse the successful Offeror the cost of shipping the MSN-7 Units or Parts.

PDM efforts (labor, parts, etc.) will be funded on the Firm-Fixed Price CLIN X004, Spare Parts will be funded on the appropriate Firm-Fixed Price subCLIN X003(xx), and the reimbursed Shipping Costs will be funded on the Cost Reimbursable, No Fee CLIN X009.
Please prepare your Attachment 3 Pricing Matrix entries appropriately.

NOTE: The response due date for proposals is NOT extended and responses remain due to the listed Point of Contact No Later Than 3:00 PM Local on 9 Sep 2019.


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16 August 2019, 1545 CDST

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The Government provides the following attachment "Q & A_16Aug19.pdf" in response to the questions posed by Industry in response to the RFP issued on 26 July 2019.


NOTE: The response due date for proposals is NOT extended and responses remain due to the listed Point of Contact No Later Than 3:00 PM Local on 9 Sep 2019.


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12 August 2019, 1615 CDST

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The Government provides the following attachment "Q & A_12Aug19.pdf" in response to the questions posed by Industry in response to the RFP issued on 26 July 2019.

NOTE: The response due date for proposals is NOT extended and responses remain due to the listed Point of Contact No Later Than 3:00 PM Local on 9 Sep 2019.
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15 July 2019, 1500 CDST
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The Virtual Pre-Solicitation Conference was held this morning by teleconference at 0830-1130 CDST. Members of the Government team were introduced, then presented a description of the Program and its background, and an Overview of the Solicitation, then a brief Source Selection Training and Discussion of the Keys to a Good Proposal. The Contracting Officer presented the questions that had been previously submitted for clarification with the Government response. The session closed with an Open Question and Answer Session for all attendees.
The Briefing Charts, the previously submitted Questions with Government responses, and the oral questions and answers are posted as new attachments to this announcement.
Any vendors seeking clarifications or subsequent questions must submit their questions in email to the Contracting Officer Carrie Brown (carrie.brown.8@us.af.mil) or Contract Specialist (Robert.Westerman.4@us.af.mil) via email no later than 1400 (2:00 PM)CDST on Monday 22 July 2019.
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AN/MSN-7 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)
Synopsis

This notice does not constitute a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid. No contract shall be awarded from this announcement. The intent of this notice is to provide the pre-solicitation notice required by FAR 5.2 - Synopsis of Proposed Contract Actions in preparation for release of the Request for Proposal at a later date. Additionally, this notice includes a Draft RFP to gather industry feedback. No reimbursements shall be made for any costs associated with reviewing, providing material, or providing information in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein to commit or obligate the Government to further action as a result of this announcement. Contractors not responding to this announcement will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation, if issued.

The Government intends to award a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15, single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) with a Cost Reimbursable No Fee Travel Contract Line Item (CLIN) In Accordance With (IAW) the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) contract. The Government anticipates that the contract will consist of one basic period of twelve (12) months with four (4) additional 12-month option periods and includes FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services for six (6) months for a total of five and one-half years/sixty-six (66) months.

Background
The AN/MSN-7 Communication Central System, also known as the Tower Restoral Vehicle (TRV), is a deployable air traffic control tower used for control of aircraft during taxi, takeoff and landing on and around airfields. The AN/MSN-7 operates as a self-contained system, with a primary vehicle that contains all electronic equipment required for operations and a support vehicle that provides normal deployment. The primary mission of the AN/MSN-7 is to provide rapidly deployable Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower services for USAF deployment operations, such as bare bases and alternate off-base landing areas. The secondary mission of the AN/MSN-7 is provide temporary replacement of existing air traffic control tower facilities while they are being repaired or refurbished.

Program Description
The Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of the AN/MSN-7 systems, fleet of eighteen (18) (17 operational and 1 hot mock-up). Support requirements to include program management and supply of all the AN/MSN-7 parts, support equipment components, all system materials, and consumables as well as replenishment of spare parts. The effort also requires the Contractor to provide depot-level and system level maintenance down to Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) level repair as needed, procurement, and installation services on an as required basis. This effort shall assist in meeting the required AN/MSN-7 Operational Availability (A0) rate of 98%. The Contractor shall not be responsible for repair or maintenance of the PRC-113 radios or the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) that is associated with the AN/MSN-7.

Virtual/Telephonic Pre-Solicitation
The Government intends to host a virtual/telephonic pre-solicitation conference after the posting of this notice. Potential offerors are encouraged to review all of the package documents, submit questions and comments via email to the Points of Contact (POCs) prior to the conference, and attend the conference via telephone. All questions will be shared with all attendees.

The Pre-solicitation Conference will be held on 15 July 2019 at 8:30AM - 11:30 AM CDST. Interested vendors should register their intent to attend by emailing the following information by 10 July 2019 2:00 PM CDST to the POCs: Name, Email, and Company Name which is Interested in MSN-7. A Presentation Slide-deck will be delivered to all registered attendees preceding the Pre-solicitation Conference.

Attendees should call in to the conference number below at least 10 minutes early to ensure connectivity. Due to the number of possible attendees, callers are encouraged to use conference rooms and use limited phone lines to call into the conference to limit the number of connections to reduce latency/feedback issues on the conference call.

Dial-In Details:

Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
Time: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM CDST
Number: 582-9999 (Oklahoma City area) // 405-582-9999 (Long Distance)
Meeting ID: 4338

Instructions: 1) Dial the Cisco Unified Meeting Place number above.
2) Enter the Meeting ID number (4338) then #.
3) DO NOT press 2# to "Start your meeting now."

Bidders Library
The Government intends to provide a secured Bidder's Library to provide access to Controlled Access documents. The Bidders Library may contain Air Force Technical Orders, drawings, or other technical data. If an offeror has a specific data request, please submit your request with the intent of usage for such data by emailing the Contracting Officer no later than 2:00 PM CDST 10 July 2019.

Prospective offerors MUST provide a valid DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) via email to be granted access to view the Bidder's Library. Upon review and approval of the valid DD Form 2345 to the Contracting Officer, Bidders will receive further instructions on how to access the secured documents.

Information regarding the DD Form 2345 and certification for contractors who wish to obtain access to unclassified technical data is available at:
http://www.dla.mil/HQ/InformationOperations/Offers/Products/LogisticsApplications/JCP/DD2345Instructions.aspx

Market Research Question
Previous market research included an earlier draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) with errors in sections 3.1 and 6.7. These errors have been corrected and additional substantial changes are now included in the overall PWS. Please review this an all documents carefully.

Questions relative to this notice for discussion at the Pre-Solicitation Conference should be addressed to:

AFLCMC/HBK
Attn: Ms. Carrie Brown
3001 Staff Drive
Tinker AFB, OK 73145
Carrie.Brown.8@us.af.mil

Questions for discussion at the Pre-Solicitation Conference should be submitted no later than 10 July 2019 at 2:00 PM to the POC listed above.

Attachments:
1. Draft RFP: FA8102-19-R-0001
2. Draft Section L
3. Draft Section M
4. Draft Pricing Matrix
5. Draft PWS
6. Draft Contract Data Requirements List (20 total)
7. Draft Government Furnished Property Attachment (GFP)
8. Parts Usage History - Historical purposes only. Not a guarantee of future usage or purchase quantities.
9. Bidder's Library - Controlled Access Available only after submission of valid DD2345

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