Naval Aviation Helicopter Training Program Curriculum, Revision, and Maintenance

PACRM MAC HOLDERS ONLY FOR ELIGIBILITY. PACRM MAC HOLDERS; This posting is the DRAFT RFP N6134024R0022 for the PACRM MAC, Navy Helo Task Order Re-Compete. A corresponding DoDSafe package is also available for PACRM MAC Contractors.*Note* If your company has not submitted a completed GFI/NDA form, your company will not receive a DoDSafe Package. DRAFT RFP N6134024R0022 Attached. 

.04 JUNE 2024

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Naval Aviation Helicopter Training Program Curriculum Revision and Maintenance Program Task Order Pre-Solicitation Notice

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) has the requirement to support the Naval Aviation Helicopter Training Program (Navy Helo) Curriculum Revision and Maintenance (R&M) program. This acquisition is necessary to ensure the currency and accuracy of the training programs curriculum and electronic classroom systems.

NAWCTSD intends to award a single award Firm Fixed Price Task Order (TO) under the Pilot and Aircrew Curriculum Revision and Maintenance (PACRM) Small Business Set-aside Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) to meet the Navy Helo R&M requirements.

Estimated Request for Proposal release: July 2024

Estimated Award: 1st Quarter FY25.

Period of Performance: Base period of eleven months (inclusive of two-month mobilization), four twelve-month options, and one one-month option.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Location: Government Sites; Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Pacific (HSCWSP) MH-60S located on-board Naval Air Station (NAS) North Island, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron THREE (HSC-3) MH-60S located on-board NAS North Island, Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron FOUR ONE (HSM-41) MH-60R located on-board NAS North Island, Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School Pacific (HSMWSP) MH-60R located on-board NAS North Island, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO (HSC-2) and MH-60S located on-board Naval Station (NS) Norfolk, Helicopter Sea Combat Weapons School Atlantic (HSCWSL) MH-60S located on-board NS Norfolk, HSM-40 MH-60R located on-board NS Mayport, Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School Atlantic (HSMWSL) MH-60R located on-board NS Mayport, Helicopter Maritime Strike Weapons School Atlantic (HSMWSL) MH-60R located at NAS Jacksonville, and Contractor Facility.

DISCLAIMER

“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.”

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

NAWCTSD, Orlando, FL is the contracting and administrative agent for Navy Helo Curriculum Revision and Maintenance Programs. In accordance with this designation, NAWCTSD provides a contract vehicle and administrative support for Navy Helo R&M Programs.

This is a follow-on procurement, in that prior Navy Helo R&M support had been provided via the open market Small Business Set-aside competition, Award N6134020C0021. The PACRM MAC TO will primarily focus on the sustainment piece of the ISD process for the supported platforms.

Market research was performed by issuing a PACRM MAC “Sources Sought” announcement to identify possible sources capable of meeting the requirement. The Sources Sought notification was published to the beta-SAM website on 13 Mar 2020. The intent of the notice was to ensure full consideration was given to all potential sources. Based on market research and the responses to the Sources Sought notification, the government determined that sufficient capabilities exist within the industry base to support a small business set-aside under the PACRM MAC. The NAWCTSD Office of Small Business Programs concurred with the set-aside determination. The PACRM MAC Small Business Coordination Record (DD 2579) was approved on 19 May 2020, supporting a Small Business Set-aside competition under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541330 for the PACRM, awarded 18 May 2021.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Major performance standards under the PACRM consist of timely and accurate revision of curriculum and training system availability. Measurable outcomes of performance are contained in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and in the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), which will be provided to the successful offeror and specifically measured during task order performance.

Site Manager (SM) - The SM shall provide the necessary functions to include but not limited to planning, controlling, leading, managing, resourcing, scheduling, and clerical support for all efforts.

Support Personnel - Staffing in the various disciplines required to cover all facets of curriculum revision and maintenance and/or development.

Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Staffing with extensive knowledge of the applicable weapons system to include operational performance capabilities and a complete understanding of security classification and mission sensitivity issues.

Instructional Systems Design Support – Services to include revision and maintenance of Government curriculum, management of Government approved Learning Management System (LMS), analysis and evaluation of curriculum materials, curriculum modifications, and incorporation of newly developed curriculum into existing training programs.

Training Delivery Systems (TDS) operation and maintenance - Performing scheduled and unscheduled preventive maintenance on the TDS hardware. Track and report the availability of all TDS equipment and maintaining TDS hardware.

Learning Resource Center (LRC) support – Personnel with experience operating computer equipment to manage student accounts and assist in the use and access to curriculum material.

Information Assurance /Cyber Security support – Services to ensuring proper operation, certification/accreditation, and Cyber Security adherence of all computer and electronic assets used in the delivery of associated curriculum. None of the Cyber Security requirement are out of line with current DoD Policies.

ELIGIBILITY

The PACRM MAC Contractor, applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541330, small business size standard is $41.5 million as established at the time of offer for the basic PACRM IDIQ award. The Product Service Code is U099.

Small businesses interested in being the subcontractor for this effort, please be advised that the FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on subcontracting clause has changed. Deviation 2019-O0003 is now in effect which adds the definition of “Similarly Situated Entity” and changes the 50 percent calculation for compliance with the clause. Small business primes may now count work performed by similarly situated entities as if it were performed by the prime itself. Please read the full text of the clause deviation (52.219-14 Class Deviation 2019-O0003 dates 12/3/18 at http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vmfara.htm ).

The anticipated Acquisition Strategy is to award the PACRM MAC TO utilizing fair opportunity under FAR Subpart 16.505 under the auspices of the PACRM MAC. All PACRM MAC contractors will be provided a fair opportunity to compete pursuant to FAR 16.505, unless a FAR exception in accordance with except see 16.505(a)(4) and (11), and 16.505(b)(2)(ii)(D) applies and is approved by the appropriate authority.

Solicitation N6134024R0022 and all updates will be made available to interested PACRM MAC Contractors through email. The Contract Specialist is Kelly Stevens, email: Kelly.m.stevens4.civ@us.navy.mil.