Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL)

The purpose of this amendment is to change the FBO archiving from an automatic specified date to a manual archive.
**This is the only change to this solicitation**

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Added: Jul 15, 2016 1:42 pm

The purpose of this amendment is to change the FBO archiving from an automatic specified date to a manual archive.

**This is the only change to this solicitation**

The purpose of the amendment is to inform Industry that the Government will not be posting a Conformed copy of the NTWL solicitation. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation on FBO and are advised to review the solicitation and attachments closely to ensure they use the current versions of all documents when preparing proposals for submission.

Section L attachments are available upon email request only: please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.
See attachment "NTWL_RFP_Industry_Questions_20160301"

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Added: Mar 01, 2016 3:36 pm The purpose of the amendment is to inform Industry that the Government will not be posting a Conformed copy of the NTWL solicitation. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation on FBO and are advised to review the solicitation and attachments closely to ensure they use the current versions of all documents when preparing proposals for submission.

Section L attachments are available upon email request only: please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil  and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.

See attachment "NTWL_RFP_Industry_Questions_20160301"

The purpose of this Notice is to post additional Industry questions and Government responses inclusive of all questions received through 2/16/2016. All document updates noted in the responses were issued in Amendment 0006 of the RFP posted on 2/17/2018..

Added: Feb 18, 2016 3:58 pm The purpose of this Notice is to post additional Industry questions and Government responses inclusive of all questions received through 2/16/2016.  All document updates noted in the responses were issued in Amendment 0006 of the RFP posted on 2/17/2018.

The purpose of this notice is to post amendment 0006 to the solicitation updating attachment P-20, QASP, and Exhibit A, CDRLS..

Added: Feb 17, 2016 5:17 pm The purpose of this notice is to post amendment 0006 to the solicitation updating attachment P-20, QASP, and Exhibit A, CDRLS.

The purpose of Amendment is to provide Industry with updates to the solicitation documents due to revised requirements and a revision to the Government Manpower Estimate; to provide proposal submission instructions; and to provide a new proposal due date. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation and are advised to review the solicitation and attachments closely to ensure they use the current versions of all documents when preparing proposals for submission.

Section J attachments have been incorporated in this notice.

Section L attachments are available upon email request only: please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.

A Word document detailing all changes for this amendment titled: "Items included in AMD 0005 20160201" is included in this notice as an attachment.

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Added: Feb 01, 2016 3:37 pm The purpose of Amendment is to provide Industry with updates to the solicitation documents due to revised requirements and a revision to the Government Manpower Estimate; to provide proposal submission instructions; and to provide a new proposal due date.  Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation and are advised to review the solicitation and attachments closely to ensure they use the current versions of all documents when preparing proposals for submission.

Section J attachments have been incorporated in this notice.

Section L attachments are available upon email request only: please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil  and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.

A Word document detailing all changes for this amendment titled: "Items included in AMD 0005 20160201" is included in this notice as an attachment.

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The purpose of this amendment is to inform industry that the NTWL solicitation requirement remains under review by the Government. The Government anticipates providing further guidance by the end of January 2016 by means of an update to this FBO Notice. Please do not submit proposals until further guidance is posted.
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The purpose of this amendment is to inform industry that the NTWL solicitation requirement remains under review by the Government. The Government anticipates providing further guidance by the end of January 2016 by means of an update to this FBO Notice.  Please do not submit proposals until further guidance is posted.

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The purpose of this amendment is to inform Industry that the Government is in the process of reevaluating the NTWL solicitation requirements. Proposals will not be requested prior to the Holidays. The Government anticipates providing further guidance in the first full week of January 2016 by means of an update to this FBO Notice. Please do not submit proposals until further guidance is posted.
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The purpose of this amendment is to inform Industry that the Government is in the process of reevaluating the NTWL solicitation requirements. Proposals will not be requested prior to the Holidays. The Government anticipates providing further guidance in the first full week of January 2016 by means of an update to this FBO Notice.  Please do not submit proposals until further guidance is posted.

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The purpose for this Amendment is to inform industry that the due date of 17 November 2015 for submission of proposals is hereby POSTPONED. Any proposals received will NOT be evaluated. The Government expects to issue further guidance, including a revised proposal submission date, within the next month. Do no submit proposals until further guidance has been posted.
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The purpose for this Amendment is to inform industry that the due date of 17 November 2015 for submission of proposals is hereby POSTPONED.  Any proposals received will NOT be evaluated.  The Government expects to issue further guidance, including a revised proposal submission date, within the next month.  Do no submit proposals until further guidance has been posted.

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The purpose for this amendment is to revise Sections L & M, update Attachments L-7 & P-6, and to post attachment "NTWL_N00421_Industry_Questions Tracker_20151105". An attached word document has been posted on FBO detailing all changes for this amendment titled, "Items included in Amendment 0003 20151105".

***RFP Section J and Section P attachments have been attached via FBO. Section L attachments are available upon email request only: please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.

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Added: Nov 05, 2015 2:51 pm The purpose for this amendment is to revise Sections L & M, update Attachments L-7 & P-6, and to post attachment "NTWL_N00421_Industry_Questions Tracker_20151105".  An attached word document has been posted on FBO detailing all changes for this amendment titled, "Items included in Amendment 0003 20151105".
 

***RFP Section J and Section P attachments have been attached via FBO. Section L attachments are available upon email request only:  please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.

The purpose for this amendment is to re-post document "NTWL_N00421-15-R-0044-0002 RFP Release to FBO 20151022". The DRAFT Watermark has been removed from the first page and is the ONLY change to the document..

Added: Oct 23, 2015 8:26 am
The purpose for this amendment is to re-post document "NTWL_N00421-15-R-0044-0002 RFP Release to FBO 20151022". The DRAFT Watermark has been removed from the first page and is the ONLY change to the document.

The purpose for this amendment is to revise Sections B, E, F, L, M, and to update Attachments J-18, J-20, L-2, L-3, L-7, L-8, P-3, P-8, P-9, P-10. An attached word document has been posted detailing all changes for this amendment titled, "Items included in Amendment 0002 20151022".
Section J and Section P attachments have been attached via FBO as part of this posting. Section L attachments are available upon email request only: please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil ..

Added: Oct 22, 2015 3:04 pm The purpose for this amendment is to revise Sections B, E, F, L, M, and to update Attachments J-18, J-20, L-2, L-3, L-7, L-8, P-3, P-8, P-9, P-10. An attached word document has been posted detailing all changes for this amendment titled, "Items included in Amendment 0002 20151022".

Section J and Section P attachments have been attached via FBO as part of this posting. Section L attachments are available upon email request only: please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil .

The purpose for this amendment is to revise Sections L & M and attachments J-20, L-7, P-3, P-6, P-9, and P-10. An outline detailing all changes for amendment 0001 can be found in the attached document titled, "Items included in Amendment 0001 20151009".

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Added: Oct 13, 2015 3:08 pm

The purpose for this amendment is to revise Sections L&M and attachments J-20, L-7, P-3, P-6, P-9, and P-10. An outline detailing all changes for amendment 0001 can be found in the attached document titled, "Items included in Amendment 0001 20151009".

The purpose for this FBO notice is to post an updated RFP Industry Questions & Government Responses document dated 09 Oct 2015. The Government anticipates posting modified RFP documents the week of Oct 12th 2015.

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Added: Oct 09, 2015 1:52 pm

The purpose for this FBO notice is to post an updated RFP Industry Questions & Government Responses document dated 09 Oct 2015.  The Government anticipates posting modified RFP documents the week of Oct 12th 2015.

The purpose for this amendment is to inform Industry that the Government is accepting questions concerning the NTWL RFP. A deadline for accepting questions has not been established at this time.

Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference prior to the release of the final RFP was provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

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Added: Sep 25, 2015 7:51 am The purpose for this amendment is to inform Industry that the Government is accepting questions concerning the NTWL RFP. A deadline for accepting questions has not been established at this time.

Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference prior to the release of the final RFP was provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government.  Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

The purpose of this amendment is to RELEASE Solicitation #N00421-15-R-0044.

See Section A Block 9 and Section L of the solicitation document for all proposal submittal instructions.

Final RFP Section J and Section P attachments have been attached via FBO as part of this posting. Final RFP Section L attachments are available upon email request only; please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.

Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference prior to the release of the final RFP was provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

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Added: Sep 14, 2015 3:04 pm  

The purpose of this amendment is to RELEASE Solicitation #N00421-15-R-0044.

See Section A Block 9 and Section L of the solicitation document for all proposal submittal instructions.

Final RFP Section J and Section P attachments have been attached via FBO as part of this posting. Final RFP Section L attachments are available upon email request only; please contact Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil and Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil.

Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference prior to the release of the final RFP was provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government.  Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

The purpose for this amendment is to post an updated DRFP Industry Questions & Government Responses document dated 10 Sep 2015. The changes made to the document can be found in red font.
The Government anticipates releasing a final RFP in mid-September. Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference is provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

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Added: Sep 10, 2015 7:27 am

The purpose for this amendment is to post an updated DRFP Industry Questions & Government Responses document dated 10 Sep 2015. The changes made to the document can be found in red font.

The Government anticipates releasing a final RFP in mid-September.  Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference is provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government.  Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

The purpose for this amendment is to post an updated DRFP Industry Questions & Government Responses document dated 03 Sep 2015. The changes made to the document can be found in red font.

The Government anticipates releasing a final RFP in mid-September. Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference is provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

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Added: Sep 03, 2015 2:12 pm
The purpose for this amendment is to post an updated DRFP Industry Questions & Government Responses document dated 03 Sep 2015. The changes made to the document can be found in red font.

The Government anticipates releasing a final RFP in mid-September.  Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference is provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government.  Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

The purpose for this amendment is to post the following disclaimer:
The Government anticipates releasing a final RFP in mid September. Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference is provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government. Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission..

Added: Aug 31, 2015 2:57 pm The purpose for this amendment is to post the following disclaimer:

The Government anticipates releasing a final RFP in mid September.  Information provided in response to questions or related to the pre-solicitation conference is provided as guidance for proposal development, but does not constitute a promise or contractual guarantee by the Government.  Offerors must rely upon the most current version of the solicitation when preparing proposals for submission.

The purpose for this amendment is to attach the Government's response to Industry questions as the result of the previously posted NTWL DRFP and the Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference.
**NOTE** The Technical Library will no longer be required to access NTWL RFP documents. Documents will be available on FedBizOpps and by request. Document retrieval instructions will be provided to industry at the time of final RFP release.

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Added: Aug 27, 2015 2:33 pm

The purpose for this amendment is to attach the Government's response to Industry questions as the result of the previously posted NTWL DRFP and the Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference.

**NOTE**  The Technical Library will no longer be required to access NTWL RFP documents. Documents will be available on FedBizOpps and by request. Document retrieval instructions will be provided to industry at the time of final RFP release.

The purpose for this amendment is to attach the brief and the list of attendees for the Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference which was held on July 22-23, 2015.

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Added: Aug 13, 2015 8:59 am  

The purpose for this amendment is to attach the brief and the list of attendees for the Industry Day/Pre-Solicitation Conference which was held on July 22-23, 2015.

The purpose for this amendment to provide the following information:

1. To update the FINAL Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated release date from November 2015 to September 2015.

2. To attach a "NTWL Industry Question Form" for Pre-solicitation Conference/Industry Day inquiries.

3. Dress code for the Pre-solicitation Conference/Industry Day is business casual. During the conference please turn off all cell phones and be advised that no photography is permitted.

Added: Jul 21, 2015 1:46 pm  

The purpose for this amendment to provide the following information:

1.  To update the FINAL Request for Proposal (RFP) anticipated release date from November 2015 to September 2015.

2. To attach a "NTWL Industry Question Form" for Pre-solicitation Conference/Industry Day inquiries.

3. Dress code for the Pre-solicitation Conference/Industry Day is business casual. During the conference please turn off all cell phones and be advised that no photography is permitted

The purpose of this amendment is to post NTWL CDRLS A001-A014, J-attachments, and P-attachments.

***Section L attachments are available upon request. Please contact Contract Specialist Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil, 301-995-2683 or Contracting Officer Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil, 301-757-9712.

******Please note that the Draft PBSOW has been amended and the new revision can be found in J-attachments.

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Added: Jul 13, 2015 3:07 pm

The purpose of this amendment is to post NTWL CDRLS A001-A014, J-attachments, and P-attachments.

***Section L attachments are available upon request. Please contact Contract Specialist Denise Morrissette at denise.morrissette@navy.mil, 301-995-2683 or Contracting Officer Benjamin Washburn at benjamin.washburn@navy.mil, 301-757-9712.

******Please note that the Draft PBSOW has been amended and the new revision can be found in J-attachments.

Clarifications:

1. This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00421-11-C-0033 currently being performed by Dyncorp International, LLC.

2. A revised DRAFT PBSOW and RFP attachments to be posted via future FBO amendment.

3. Directions to obtain Section L attachments from Technical Library to be posted via future FBO amendment.

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Added: Jul 13, 2015 11:13 am  

Clarifications:

1.  This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00421-11-C-0033 currently being performed by Dyncorp International, LLC.

2.  A revised DRAFT PBSOW and RFP attachments to be posted via future FBO amendment.

3.  Directions to obtain Section L attachments from Technical Library to be posted via future FBO amendment.

The purpose for this amendment is to post the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP), DRAFT Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW), confirm the Pre-Solicitation Conference/Industry Day Schedule for 22-23 July, 2015, and provide instructions on how to access the Technical Library and Attachments.

NTWL Pre-Solicitation Conference/Industry Day Information:

22-23 July, 2015

Ø Due to congested parking areas, request that no more than two (2) representatives from potential offerors attend.

Ø Please submit names of attendees to Lisa Rice at lisa.rice@navy.mil. Please include contact information so instructions for Base Access may be provided.

Ø The conference will be held at HX-21 Blue Conference Room, Building 1584.

Ø Directions: Entering Gate 2, follow Cedar Point Road. Pass through 3 sets of traffic lights. Cross the Taxi Way. Take Saufley Road which forks to left. There will be a sign for HX-21 Parking on the left, park anywhere in that lot. There are stairs leading down to the HX-21 and TPS. HX-21 is to the Left. Building 1584 is directly outside of the hangar.

Ø Schedule: Day 1 morning session commences at 0900 during which the RFP will be briefed. 1300 meet in the conference room and then proceed on walking tour through Hangar 111 and then to TPS, Hangar 110. Day 2 meet in the parking lot at 0930, for transport to Hangar 109, Hangar 115 and finishing at Hangar 306. The remainder of the afternoon we will re-group in the conference room to take any final questions.

For additional information concerning the Pre-Solicitation Conference and for base access contact Lisa Rice at: lisa.rice@navy.mil, 301-342-6764, NLT COB 16 July, 2015.
Technical Library/Attachments

A Technical Library of information directly related to the requirements of this solicitation, as well as the additional Attachments listed in Section J are available to all Offerors intending to propose as a Prime Offeror. Distribution of data contained in the library to team members, partners, subcontractors, suppliers and/or vendors shall be the responsibility of the prime that was granted access and shall be limited to a "need to know" basis. All guidance contained herein with regard to handling, distribution and destruction of the data shall be flowed down to all team members, partners, subcontractors, suppliers and/or vendors.

To gain access to the technical library, send a written e-mail request to the Contract Specialist and PCO with the company name, address, CAGE Code and DUNS, as well as the name, e-mail address, and phone number of a point of contact.

Upon review of the written request and approval of Potential Offeror's eligibility status to access the data, web site instructions will be provided. Those who take receipt of any library data shall comply with all laws, export controls, and distribution statements associated with the data contained on the Technical Library/Attachment.

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to request all data needed to provide a proposal, including information referenced in the solicitation or needed to propose that cannot be obtained via public access.

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Added: Jul 01, 2015 4:40 pm Modified: Jul 10, 2015 12:03 pmTrack Changes

The purpose for this amendment is to post the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL) DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP), DRAFT Performance-Based Statement of Work (PBSOW), confirm the Pre-Solicitation Conference/Industry Day Schedule for 22-23 July, 2015, and provide instructions on how to access the Technical Library and Attachments.

NTWL Pre-Solicitation Conference/Industry Day Information:

22-23 July, 2015 

Ø  Due to congested parking areas, request that no more than two (2) representatives from potential offerors attend. 

Ø  Please submit names of attendees to Lisa Rice at lisa.rice@navy.mil. Please include contact information so instructions for Base Access may be provided. 

Ø  The conference will be held at HX-21 Blue Conference Room, Building 1584. 

Ø  Directions:  Entering Gate 2, follow Cedar Point Road.  Pass through 3 sets of traffic lights.  Cross the Taxi Way.  Take Saufley Road which forks to left.  There will be a sign for HX-21 Parking on the left, park anywhere in that lot.  There are stairs leading down to the HX-21 and TPS.  HX-21 is to the Left.  Building 1584 is directly outside of the hangar. 

Ø  Schedule:  Day 1 morning session commences at 0900 during which the RFP will be briefed.  1300 meet in the conference room and then proceed on walking tour through Hangar 111 and then to TPS, Hangar 110. Day 2 meet in the parking lot at 0930, for transport to Hangar 109, Hangar 115 and finishing at Hangar 306.  The remainder of the afternoon we will re-group in the conference room to take any final questions. 

For additional information concerning the Pre-Solicitation Conference and for base access contact Lisa Rice at: lisa.rice@navy.mil, 301-342-6764, NLT COB 16 July, 2015.  

Technical Library/Attachments

A Technical Library of information directly related to the requirements of this solicitation, as well as the additional Attachments listed in Section J are available to all Offerors intending to propose as a Prime Offeror.  Distribution of data contained in the library to team members, partners, subcontractors, suppliers and/or vendors shall be the responsibility of the prime that was granted access and shall be limited to a "need to know" basis.  All guidance contained herein with regard to handling, distribution and destruction of the data shall be flowed down to all team members, partners, subcontractors, suppliers and/or vendors.   

To gain access to the technical library, send a written e-mail request to the Contract Specialist and PCO with the company name, address, CAGE Code and DUNS, as well as the name, e-mail address, and phone number of a point of contact.

Upon review of the written request and approval of Potential Offeror's eligibility status to access the data, web site instructions will be provided.  Those who take receipt of any library data shall comply with all laws, export controls, and distribution statements associated with the data contained on the Technical Library/Attachment. 

It is the responsibility of the Offeror to request all data needed to provide a proposal, including information referenced in the solicitation or needed to propose that cannot be obtained via public access.

The purpose of this notice amendment is to update interested parties that the posted dates for the pre-solicitation conference are still tentative, but that the Government anticipates posting definitive guidance but NLT COB Wednesday, 8 July 2015..

Added: Jul 01, 2015 4:40 pm The purpose of this notice amendment is to update interested parties that the posted dates for the pre-solicitation conference are still tentative, but that the Government anticipates posting definitive guidance but NLT COB Wednesday, 8 July 2015.

INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has a requirement for Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT & E) aircraft maintenance and modification support services for the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), located at Patuxent River, MD.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Location

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Patuxent River, MD

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PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), an echelon four command of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is the cognizant authority on active test and evaluation (T & E) and a participant in all phases of the weapon system life cycle process for fixed, rotary wing, unmanned aerial and lighter-than-air vehicles. The test articles are provided to NWTL and its test squadrons through several methods. The primary source of assignment is by a major program office for the development, procurement and sustainment of Navy, Marine or Joint Force use systems. However, other sources of assignment for aircraft subjected to T & E by NTWL, include the US Naval Test Pilot School located at Patuxent River, other service components of the Department of Defense, foreign national defense and commercial systems, other US Government agencies engaged in flight operations, as well as commercial aviation flight activities.

The scope and complexity of these test articles are not limited to full scale air vehicle systems. NTWL provides full system spectrum test capability from complete aircraft down to sub-system components, expendable weapon, sensor, and deception articles, and flight worthy software designed to operate and configure the system and its components.

This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00421-11-C-0031 currently being performed by DynCorp International, LLC., and is due to expire on 31 July 2016.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT & E) operations bear risk in every aspect when considering the objectives of a development program where cost and schedule demands may supersede those of performance; however, safe and efficient flight operation is the highest priority at this command. NTWL is the resource manager charged with reducing the risks associated with flight and ground operations. The contractor shall provide technical services in support of the areas specified in Program Background (above).

The estimated period of performance consists of a one year base year and four one year options with performance commencing on 1 August 2016. The contract is expected to be a hybrid with Firm Fixed Price CLINS for non-touch labor and Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee CLINs for scheduled maintenance. The Level of Effort for five years is estimated at 9,500,000 man-hours. The FINAL Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released in November of 2015.

The proposed contract will include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Service Contract Act. The majority of the effort is currently covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, District Lodge 4, Local Lodge 4, which will expire during the term of the contract, therefore the successful offeror will be required to re-negotiate the CBA during the term of the contract.

A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification shall apply to this requirement and the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate ability to obtain a "Secret" Facility Clearance.

An approved Accounting System is required prior to award.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 488190 (Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $32.5M. The Product Service Code is J015 (Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft). A Sources Sought (SS), Ref #1300470793, was issued on 21 January 2015 on FedBizOpps under NAICS code 488190 and PSC code J015. These codes are consistent with the current contract and were coordinated with the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Small Business Administration Procuring Center Representative (SBA PCR). Based on the previous acquisition history and the result of the market research, the PCO determined that this requirement will be offered on FedBizOpps as an unrestricted competition. NAVAIR OSBP and SBA PCR concurred with this decision.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE

A pre-solicitation conference to be held at Patuxent River, MD is tentatively scheduled for July 22-23, 2015. A DRAFT RFP, #N00421-15-R-0044, along with additional details will be posted on FedBizOpps approximately ten (10) days prior to the conference. POC for base access is Lisa Rice, lisa.rice@navy.mil, 301-342-6764.

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INTRODUCTION

The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) has a requirement for Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) aircraft maintenance and modification support services for the Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), located at Patuxent River, MD.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

PROGRAM BACKGROUND

Naval Test Wing Atlantic (NTWL), an echelon four command of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is the cognizant authority on active test and evaluation (T&E) and a participant in all phases of the weapon system life cycle process for fixed, rotary wing, unmanned aerial and lighter-than-air vehicles. The test articles are provided to NWTL and its test squadrons through several methods.  The primary source of assignment is by a major program office for the development, procurement and sustainment of Navy, Marine or Joint Force use systems.  However, other sources of assignment for aircraft subjected to T&E by NTWL, include the US Naval Test Pilot School located at Patuxent River, other service components of the Department of Defense, foreign national defense and commercial systems, other US Government agencies engaged in flight operations, as well as commercial aviation flight activities. 

The scope and complexity of these test articles are not limited to full scale air vehicle systems.  NTWL provides full system spectrum test capability from complete aircraft down to sub-system components, expendable weapon, sensor, and deception articles, and flight worthy software designed to operate and configure the system and its components.

This requirement is a follow-on procurement to contract N00421-11-C-0031 currently being performed by DynCorp International, LLC., and is due to expire on 31 July 2016.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES

Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) operations bear risk in every aspect when considering the objectives of a development program where cost and schedule demands may supersede those of performance; however, safe and efficient flight operation is the highest priority at this command. NTWL is the resource manager charged with reducing the risks associated with flight and ground operations. The contractor shall provide technical services in support of the areas specified in Program Background (above). 

The estimated period of performance consists of a one year base year and four one year options with performance commencing on 1 August 2016.  The contract is expected to be a hybrid with Firm Fixed Price CLINS for non-touch labor and Cost-Plus Fixed-Fee CLINs for scheduled maintenance. The Level of Effort for five years is estimated at 9,500,000 man-hours.  The FINAL Request for Proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be released in November of 2015.

The proposed contract will include tasking that would be accomplished by labor categories that are subject to the Service Contract Act.  The majority of the effort is currently covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, AFL-CIO, District Lodge 4, Local Lodge 4, which will expire during the term of the contract, therefore the successful offeror will be required to re-negotiate the CBA during the term of the contract.

A DD Form 254 Contract Security Classification Specification shall apply to this requirement and the prime contractor shall have or demonstrate ability to obtain a "Secret" Facility Clearance.

An approved Accounting System is required prior to award.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 488190 (Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Services) with a Small Business Size Standard of $32.5M.  The Product Service Code is J015 (Maintenance and Repair of Aircraft). A Sources Sought (SS), Ref #1300470793, was issued on 21 January 2015 on FedBizOpps under NAICS code 488190 and PSC code J015.  These codes are consistent with the current contract and were coordinated with the NAVAIR Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and Small Business Administration Procuring Center Representative (SBA PCR). Based on the previous acquisition history and the result of the market research, the PCO determined that this requirement will be offered on FedBizOpps as an unrestricted competition.  NAVAIR OSBP and SBA PCR concurred with this decision.

 PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE

A pre-solicitation conference to be held at Patuxent River, MD is tentatively scheduled for July 22-23, 2015. A DRAFT RFP, #N00421-15-R-0044, along with additional details will be posted on FedBizOpps approximately ten (10) days prior to the conference. POC for base access is Lisa Rice, lisa.rice@navy.mil, 301-342-6764.