PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE for the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Acquisition

Closed Solicitation Posted Nov 4, 2015

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from Jul 6, 2017.

Solicitation number: W9113M15R0007
Agency: ACC Redstone Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
Responses due: Jul 6, 2017, 5:30 PM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number: W9113M18C0010 Federal contract award
Awardee: Range Generation Next LLC
NAICS code: 541712 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
PSC: Not on record
Place of performance: Kwajalein Atoll, Republic of Marshall Islands Huntsville, Alabama, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Jul 5, 2017.

Notice text

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Update #27 · Latest · Jul 5, 2017

This pre-solicitation notice provides a twenty fifth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 1/12/17, 1/19/17, 1/20/17, 2/1/17, 2/10/17, 2/14/17, 3/01/17, 4/19/17, 5/24/17, 6/20/2017, and 6/21/2017 (Synopsis)).

This purpose of this notice is to provide Set Four of Industry Questions and Government Answers relative to the anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) acquisition, and particularly the RETS Industry Days, DRFP and its Draft Attachments.

Questions or correspondence should be directed in writing to the points of contact for this action: Kay Harris, Contracting Officer, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil or Nathan Martin, Contract Specialist, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil. INQUIRIES VIA TELEPHONE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

This posting is considered an exchange with industry before receipt of proposals as defined in FAR 15.201(c)(6). This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation, nor will the Government be liable for costs involved in submission of information in response to this notice.

The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of any responses received. An RFP is not available at this time. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response.

Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. The government shall not reimburse respondents for information solicited. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the government. The government reserves the right to consider acquisition strategies as deemed appropriate.

END OF AMD 25 NOTICE

Update #26 · Jun 21, 2017

This pre-solicitation notice provides a twenty fourth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 1/12/17, 1/19/17, 1/20/17, 2/1/17, 2/10/17, 2/14/17, 3/01/17, 4/19/17, 5/24/17, 6/13/17, and 6/20/17).

PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE: The U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone (ACC-RSA), on behalf of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT), anticipates issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) W9113M-15-R-0007 for the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) requirement. The objective of this acquisition is to provide support for the highly specialized test and evaluation operations of RTS at both the U.S. Army Garrison-Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA) in the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) and RTS Operations Center-Huntsville, Alabama (ROC-H) locations. The anticipated RETS contract will be for a ten year period of performance consisting of a four year base period and three option periods of two years each. The contract consists of cost-plus-fixed-fee level-of-effort (CPFF-LOE) for Test Mission Services and Improvement and Modernization (TMS/I&M) effort; cost-plus-incentive-fee (CPIF) for Standard Technical Services (STS) effort; cost reimbursable (CR) no fee for direct materials, other direct costs, and travel; and CPFF for transition (Phase-In/Phase-Out) effort. The U.S. Government anticipates award of one single contract from the issuance of this solicitation.

The USASMDC/ARSTRAT Technical Center is responsible for the RTS, a subdivision of USASMDC/ARSTRAT, that provides missile test and evaluation and space situational awareness services in support of USASMDC/ARSTRAT Joint, and (approved) commercial agencies as a component of the Department of Defense (DoD) Major Range and Test Facility Base (MRTFB) through split-based/distributed operations. RTS executes and reports on theater and strategic offensive and defensive ballistic missile testing and supports space situational awareness operations and experiments from the USAG-KA and from the RTS ROC-H, using a wide array of highly sophisticated radar, telemetry, and optical sensors to meet the needs of the DoD in defending the nation and its interests. RTS operates as a tenant unit on USAG-KA, RMI and at ROC-H.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 541712 -- Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology) is applicable to RETS. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this acquisition is AC24 - Research and Development - Defense System: Missile/Space Systems (Engineering Development).

The total small business participation minimum commitment is 25%, inclusive of all small business socio-economic categories (small disadvantage business, woman-owned small business, veteran owned small business, service disabled veteran owned small business, service disabled veteran owned small business and historically underutilized business zone small business). The solicitation and resultant contract will include language that conveys the Government's intent to provide fair opportunity to businesses of all sizes. Small businesses that are not qualified as a prime contractor are encouraged to partner with large businesses to ensure large businesses meet their small business commitments. This acquisition will provide significant subcontracting opportunities for small businesses which is a critical component of the defense industrial base.

A top secret facility clearance is required.

ACC-RSA previously posted information to industry regarding the RETS requirement on FedBizOpps with reference to solicitation number "W9113M15R0007" via a sources sought/request for information (SS/RFI) on 4 November 2015 and several subsequent amendments. These postings are considered exchanges with industry before receipt of proposals as defined in FAR 15.201(c)(6), and include the draft RFP (with updates), industry questions and Government answers, and other relevant information pertaining to the RETS requirement. The final RFP, including all solicitation requirements, will supersede all previously posted draft documents (including industry questions and Government answers) in their entirety.

FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY: All RFP attachments marked For Official Use Only (FOUO) and documents associated with Document Summary List (DSL) will be in the RETS Offeror's Library. These documents contain pertinent technical information related to the RETS requirement. Instructions on how to obtain access are available on FedBizOpps W9113M-15-R-0007 SS/RFI, Amendment 18, posted on 14 February 2017.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal RFP. Following the release of an official solicitation, all responsible sources may submit a proposal, which shall be considered by the Government. Potential offerors are encouraged to submit organizational conflict of information (OCI) mitigation plans, if applicable, and other Go/No Go submissions, early, if practicable.

This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation, nor will the Government be liable for costs involved in submission of information in response to this notice. The Government anticipates release of an official solicitation on or about 06 July 2017.

Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be provided. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the referenced solicitation, which will serve as the formal electronic transmission method of the solicitation. The Government DOES NOT intend to conduct another pre-proposal/industry day conference for this acquisition. Questions or correspondence should be directed in writing to the points of contact for this action: Kay Harris, Contracting Officer, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil or Nathan Martin, Contract Specialist, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil. INQUIRIES VIA TELEPHONE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Contracting Office Address:
P.O. Box 1500
ATTN: ACC-R/SMDC CAMO
Huntsville, AL 35898
United States

END OF AMD 24 NOTICE

Update #25 · Jun 20, 2017

This pre-solicitation notice provides a twenty third amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 1/12/17, 1/19/17, 1/20/17, 2/1/17, 2/10/17, 2/14/17, 3/01/17, 4/19/17, 5/24/17 and 6/13/17).

The purpose of this notice is to provide potential offerors with tentative milestone dates, and to revise the anticipated Small Business Commitment evaluation factor, for the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) acquisition.

1. Tentative Milestone Dates:

The tentative release date for the formal request for proposal (RFP) is anticipated to be during the fourth quarter of Government fiscal year (FY) 2017 (Jul-Sep).

The tentative date for the receipt of offeror proposals is anticipated to be during the fourth quarter of FY 2017 (Jul-Sep).

The tentative contract award date, if no discussions are held, is anticipated to be during the second quarter of FY 2018 (Jan-Mar). The tentative contract award date, if discussions are held, is anticipated to be during the third quarter of FY 2018 (Apr-Jun).

2. Small Business Participation Commitments:

It is anticipated that offerors must propose a minimum total Small Business participation commitment of 25% of total contract dollar value. It is anticipated that minimum Small Business participation percentages will not be required for any of the Small Business socio-economic categories (e.g., Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Woman-Owned Small Business WOSB), Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), or Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone). Inclusion of participation commitments for these Small Business socio-economic categories will be at the discretion of the offeror. Commitments offered for the Small Business socio-economic categories shall be subject to the same requirements specified in the final RFP as those required for the total Small Business commitment.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(6). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 23 NOTICE

Update #24 · Jun 13, 2017

This pre-solicitation notice provides a twenty second amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 1/12/17, 1/19/17, 1/20/17, 2/1/17, 2/10/17, 2/14/17, 3/01/17, 4/19/17, and 5/24/17).
The purpose of this notice is to provide potential parties additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) acquisition.

1. This notice posts Set Three of Industry questions and Government answers relative to RETS Industry Days, DRFP and its Draft attachments. A fourth set of Industry Questions and Government answers is forthcoming.

2. The Contracting Officer is unable to provide any updates regarding the milestone schedule (Formal RFP release) at this time.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

Update #23 · May 24, 2017

This pre-solicitation notice provides a twenty first amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 1/12/17, 1/19/17, 1/20/17, 2/1/17, 2/10/17, 2/14/17, 3/01/17 and 4/19/17).

The purpose of this notice is to provide potential parties additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) acquisition.

1. This release provides updates to Drafts Attachment 13 - RETS GFE, Attachment 15 - RETS Labor Categories and adds Exhibit C - Subject Invention Reporting Instructions.

2. This notice posts Set Two of industry questions and Government answers relative to RETS Industry Days, DRFP and its Draft attachments. A third set of Industry Questions and Government answers is forthcoming. The RETS Offeror's Library will be updated 24-25 May 2017 to add several documents that will provide answers to many of Industry's questions. Instruction on how to obtain access to RETS Offeror's Library can be found on FedBizOpps under RETS AMD 18.

3. The Contracting Officer is unable to provide any updates regarding the milestone schedule (Formal RFP release) at this time.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 21 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, AND NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON April 31, 2017.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(6). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 21 NOTICE

Update #22 · Apr 19, 2017

This pre-solicitation notice provides a twentieth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 1/12/17, 1/19/17, 1/20/17, 2/1/17, 2/10/17, 2/14/17 and 3/01/17).

The purpose of this notice is to provide potential parties additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) acquisition.

1. This release provides updates to Draft RFP (DRFP) and updates to DRFP Attach 01 - RETS PWS (DPWS).

2. Potential offerors have asked whether a system contractor or other original equipment manufacturer (OEM) can compete for and be awarded the RETS contract, which would potentially require the awardee to participate in the test and evaluation of its own products or services and/or the products and services of its competitors (note that it is anticipated that the RETS PWS will encompass the full range of developmental and operational test and evaluation, to include initial operational test and evaluation.) Regarding ATEC Policy Bulletin 2-11 (dated April 19, 2011), neither the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command nor the Army Contracting Command fall under ATEC direction or control and therefore are not subject to ATEC-specific policies, pamphlets or regulations. Further, please note that ATEC Policy Bulletin 2-11 has been rescinded.

3. Per this notice, potential offerors are instructed to assess, for themselves and their potential subcontractors/teaming arrangements, the existence of potential or actual OCI resulting from potential bias, unfair competitive advantage, or impaired objectivity (IAW DRFP Section H.33 dated April 3, 2017). Identified OCI are subject to the restrictions identified below, unless mitigation measures are put in place to adequately avoid, neutralize, or mitigate the potential or actual conflicts of interest. In the event potential or actual OCI does exist, and no mitigation plan is submitted and approved, the following restrictions will apply:

a. exclusion from competition for (or award) of any Government contracts as to which, in the course of performance of this contract, the contractor has received advance procurement information before such information has been made generally available to other persons or firms;

b. exclusion from competition for (or award) of any Government contract for which the contractor has directly or indirectly contributed to the development of the requirements (e.g., statements of work, specifications, evaluation criteria, or other aspects of a solicitation or contract); and

c. exclusion from performing and/or supporting the test and evaluation of products/systems developed by itself (including corporate divisions, business units, and/or subsidiaries), other entities with which the contractor has a significant financial relationship, and/or its competitors. Any mitigation plan for this exclusion must adequately address the restrictions contained within the following references: (i) 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) 2399, and other U.S.C sections which are cross-referenced thereto; (ii) Department of Defense Instruction 5000.02, Enclosure 5 (January 7, 2015); (iii) Army Regulation (AR) 73-1, Test and Evaluation Policy paragraph 5-1; and (iv) applicable decisions of the Government Accountability Office (GAO).

Additionally, IAW the updated DRFP Section H.33, and DRFP Section L and M, potential offerors are required to submit an assertion of an actual or perceived OCI along with the required mitigation plan to the Contracting Officer. All offerors are invited to provide these assertions and consequent mitigation plans in advance of the release of the RFP.

4. This notice provides Set One of Industry Questions and Government answers relative to RETS Industry Days, DRFP and its Draft attachments. A second set of Industry Questions and Government answers is forthcoming. The DRFP and DPWS released in this amended notice provide answers to many of Industry's questions.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 20 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, AND NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON April 26, 2017.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO
CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 20 NOTICE

Update #21 · Mar 1, 2017

This notice provides a nineteenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 01/12/17, 01/19/17, 01/20/17, 2/1/2017, 2/10/2017, and 2/14/2017).

The purpose of this special notice is to notify potential offerors that information relative to the February 15-16, 2017 ROC-H Site Visit, to include briefings and scripts, has been added to the FOUO Documents in the Offeror's Library. The list of attendees to the ROC-H Site Visit is provided under this posting.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(5). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 19 NOTICE

Update #20 · Feb 14, 2017

This notice provides a eighteenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 01/12/17, 01/19/17, 01/20/17, 2/1/2017, and 2/10/2017).

The purpose of this special notice is to provide an update to Amendment (AMD) 17 and 13. The update for AMD 17 Presolicitation RETS Draft Request for Proposal (DRFP) is as follows: Interested vendors may provide feedback to the DRFP via email to both the Contracting Officer, Kay Harris, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, and Contract Specialist, Nathan Martin, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, no later than (NLT) 4:30 p.m. CST, February 24, 2017.

Note: Government answers to previously submitted questions are reflected in the content of the DRAFT solicitation, attachments, and exhibits. Since the final solicitation may be different from the DRAFT solicitation, all potential Offerors are advised that the final solicitation takes precedence over the DRAFT solicitation. Offerors will be afforded another opportunity to ask questions once the final solicitation is issued and responses to those questions should be considered when preparing proposal submissions in response to the final solicitation.

An additional purpose of this special notice is to notify potential offerors that information relative to the January 24-27, 2017 Kwajalein Industry Day/Site Visit, to include briefings and scripts, has been added to the FOUO Documents in the Offeror's Library. The list of attendees to the Kwajalein Industry Day/Site Visit is provided under this posting.

The update for AMD 13 RETS Offerors Library is as follows: It has been determined that RETS Offerors Library will be open to all potential primes and potential subcontractors. The Library information is posted on a limited access Army Knowledge Online (AKO) website entitled "RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY". The Library includes two main folders, "RETS Publications" and "RETS FOUO Documents".

RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY Access process:

1. Access to the RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY must be requested.

Access is limited to two personnel from each potential prime or subcontractor offeror. Potential prime offerors are responsible for providing needed documents to its potential subcontractors.

a. Potential prime/subcontractor offerors, whose personnel already have an active AKO army.mil account (with CAC Card), shall send your army.mil email address and AKO username along with a request for access via email to Nathan Martin at nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil. Please title the subject line in your email as "RETS Offerors Library Request".

Once the user receives access notification, the Offeror's Library can be accessed at AKO (https://www.us.army.mil). Once at the website, click the "Files" icon in the row of boxes at the top right of the screen. On the next screen, click the orange star link labeled "Favorite Files and Folders" located at the top center of the page.

On the next screen, you will see a folder titled "RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY". Click on the folder link and the next screen will display both folders, "RETS Publications" and "RETS FOUO Documents". The RETS FOUO Documents folder is green and has a red asterisk at the end of the title.

You can download the files to your computer by checking the box to the left of the document title and then clicking on the "Download" link. You can download all of the files by checking the box next to the column title "Name". Note: you cannot download a folder, only the files themselves.

Depending on your computer set-up, you may receive a pop-up window at the top of your screen that says "To help protect your security, Internet Explorer blocked this site from downloading files to your computer. Click here for options. "Click the yellow bar, and then click "Download files". The download should then start.

b. Potential prime/subcontractor offerors whose personnel do not have an AKO army.mil account, shall send a request for the documents by email to Nathan Martin at nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil. Please title the subject line in your email as "Request RETS Publications and Document" and provide the name, email address and phone number for each individual. The Government will contact the individual and provide instructions on how to receive the RETS publications and RETS FOUO documents.

Continue to monitor FedBizOpps and the RETS Offeror's Library for new/revised/information or document.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 18 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ASS-RSA, Sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, AND NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON FEBRUARY 24, 2017.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(5). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

The GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 18 NOTICE

Update #19 · Feb 10, 2017

This presolicitation notice provides a seventeenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 01/12/17, 01/19/17, 01/20/17 and 2/1/2017).

The purpose of this notice is to provide all interested parties with additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) requirement. This release provides a RETS Draft RFP (DRFP), and the following draft attachments and exhibits: Attach 1 - Draft RETS PWS (DPWS), Attach 2 - Draft PRS (DPRS), Attach 3 - Draft DSL (DSL), Attach 4 - Draft CDRL Enclosure 1, Attach 5 - UDS, Attach 13 - Draft Government Furnished Equipment (DGFE), Attach 14 - Draft RETS GFI (DGFI), Attach 15 -RETS DRAFT Labor Categories and Attach 16 - Draft RETS Sample Mission TD, Attach 17 - Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System Checklist, Exhibit A - RETS DRAFT CDRL, DD1423-1 and Exhibit B - Data Rights and Intellectual Property Instructions. Attachments 6 thru 12 are available in the RETS Offeror's Library.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 17 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, AND NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON FEBRUARY 24, 2017.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(6). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 17 NOTICE

Update #18 · Feb 1, 2017

This notice provides a sixteenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 01/12/17, 01/19/17, and 01/20/17) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to notify industry of the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Site Visit at Huntsville, Alabama (ROC-H) is for those vendors interested in RTS (Test/Mission Operations) requirement and is not for the NETCOM (C4IM) or IMCOM (Kwajalein Installation Management) requirements. The Government will provide for one-on-one sessions at ROC-H Site Visit for those interested in being potential prime offerors, who request such a meeting. The Government will not provide standalone sessions for potential subcontractors. Potential prime offerors must determine if they will allow a potential subcontractor to attend with them. These sessions will be limited to 20 - 30 minutes each depending on the total number of requests received.

This announcement extends the vendors request period in attending the ROC-H Site Visit until the 4:30 pm CST, February 3, 2017. Attendance at ROC-H Site Visit is LIMITED to no more than two attendees per vendor. Due to the level of interest in the RETS follow-on contract, the Government intends to increase the number of days available for the ROC-H Site Visit from February 16 to now, February 15 and 16. If necessary, the Government may provide for an additional day for the RETS ROC-H Site Visit.

Vendors that are interested as potential prime offerors and potential subcontractors in attending the ROC-H Site Visit are required to notify both the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialist by electronic mail of their intent to attend the ROC-H Site Visit by providing the following information: company name, company address, CAGE Code, state either potential prime or potential subcontractor (if subcontractor, then also list your potential prime if known) and identification of attendees to include name(s), title(s), and contact information. Further information (firm dates, timeframes, location, etc.) will be sent to the interested vendors that have responded to Amendment 15 and 16 announcements.

The Government is not liable for any expenses incurred by an attendee or potential offeror associated with the ROC-H Site Visit.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 16 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO BOTH KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, AND NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON FEBRUARY 3, 2017.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(C)(1). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 16 NOTICE

Update #17 · Jan 20, 2017

This notice provides a fifteenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, 01/12/17, and 01/19/17) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to notify industry of the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Site Visit at Huntsville, Alabama (ROC-H) tentatively set for February 16, 2017. Depending on the number of interested attendees, the Site Visit may expand to two days February 15 - 16, 2017. Firm date for ROC-H Site Visit is forthcoming. Attendance at ROC-H Site Visit is limited to vendors that are interested as potential prime offerors and potential subcontractors. PLEASE NOTE attendance at ROC-H Site Visit is LIMITED to no more than two attendees per vendor.

It is anticipated to have mixed tour groups that will last approximately three hours.

For planning purposes, vendors interested in attending the ROC-H Site Visit are required to notify BOTH the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialist by electronic mail of their intent to attend the ROC-H Site Visit NLT January 31, 2017 by providing the following information: company name, company address, CAGE Code, state either potential prime or potential subcontractor (if subcontractor, then also list your potential prime) and identification of attendees to include name(s), title(s), and contact information.

The Government is not liable for any expenses incurred by an attendee or potential offeror associated with the ROC-H Site Visit.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 15 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL TO BOTH KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, AND NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON JANUARY 31, 2017.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(C)(1). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 15 NOTICE

Update #16 · Jan 19, 2017

This notice provides a fourteenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, 12/20/16, and 01/12/17) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to provide all interested parties with additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) requirements. Draft documents provided in this release are: Draft Document Summary List (DDSL) including Draft DD Form 1423 samples, Draft list of Government Furnished Information (DGFI), Draft DD Form 1423s, and Draft Contract Data Requirements List (DCDRL) for RETS Enclosure 1.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 14 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON JANUARY 26, 2017.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(5). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 14 NOTICE

Update #15 · Jan 12, 2017

This notice provides a thirteenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/12/16, 10/22/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16, 12/19/16, and 12/20/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to notify Industry that the Reagan Test Site (RTS), Engineering and Technical Service (RETS) Offerors Library is open. The Library information is posted on a limited access Army Knowledge Online (AKO) website entitled "RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY". The Library includes two main folders, "RETS Publications" and "RETS FOUO Documents".

RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY Access process:

1. Access to the RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY must be requested.

Access is limited to two personnel from each potential prime offeror. Potential prime offerors are responsible for providing needed documents to its potential subcontractors.

a. Potential prime offerors, whose personnel already have an active AKO army.mil account (with CAC Card), shall send your army.mil email address and AKO username along with a request for access via email to Nathan Martin at nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil. Please title the subject line in your email as "RETS Offerors Library Request".

Once the user receives access notification, the Offeror's Library can be accessed at AKO (https://www.us.army.mil). Once at the website, click the "Files" icon in the row of boxes at the top right of the screen. On the next screen, click the orange star link labeled "Favorite Files and Folders" located at the top center of the page.

On the next screen, you will see a folder titled "RETS OFFERORS LIBRARY". Click on the folder link and the next screen will display both folders, "RETS Publications" and "RETS FOUO Documents". The RETS FOUO Documents folder is green and has a red asterisk at the end of the title.

You can download the files to your computer by checking the box to the left of the document title and then clicking on the "Download" link. You can download all of the files by checking the box next to the column title "Name". Note: Folders cannot be download, only the files themselves.

Depending on your computer set-up, you may receive a pop-up window at the top of your screen that says "To help protect your security, Internet Explorer blocked this site from downloading files to your computer. Click here for options. "Click the yellow bar, and then click "Download files". The download should then start.

b. Potential prime offerors whose personnel do not have an AKO army.mil account, shall send a request for the documents by email to Nathan Martin at nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil. Please title the subject line in your email as "Request RETS Publications and Document". The Government will contact the individual and provide instructions on how to receive the RETS publications and RETS FOUO documents.

Continue to monitor FedBizOpps and the RETS Offeror's Library for new/revised/information or document.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 13 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO NATHAN MARTIN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON JANUARY 19, 2017.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(5). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

The GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 13 NOTICE

Update #14 · Dec 20, 2016

This notice provides a twelfth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/11/16 and 10/22/16, 11/22/16, 12/16/16 and 12/19/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to notify Industry of the Reagan Test Site (RTS), Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Industry Day Conference/Site Visit at US Army Kwajalein Atoll (Kwajalein) firm dates of January 24 - 27, 2017 (Kwajalein Dates). Due to the number of responses received from AMD 8 and 9, by the stated December 2, 2016 response due date, all billets are currently filled. Vendors may submit a request to be placed on a waiting list, with requests being accepted on a first-come basis, by notifying sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, NLT December 28, 2016, by electronic mail. Requests must contain ALL of the following information: company name, company address, Cage Code, and identification of no more than two attendees to include name(s), title(s), and contact information. DO NOT provide social security numbers or birthdates. PLEASE NOTE attendance at the Kwajalein Industry Day/Site Visit is LIMITED to vendors interested as PRIME offerors and is FURTHER LIMITED to no more than TWO attendees per vendor.

A second Industry Day and Site Visit will be held for potential PRIME and SUBCONTRACTOR vendors in Huntsville, Alabama anticipated for the week of February 13, 2017. Industry Day Conference registration information and Agenda will be forthcoming.

The Government is not liable for any expenses incurred by an attendee or potential offeror associated with attending Industry Days/Site Visits being held in either Kwajalein or Huntsville, Alabama.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 541712 and size standard is 1000 employees.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 12 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON DECEMBER 28, 2016.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)(1). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

END OF AMD 12 NOTICE

Update #13 · Dec 19, 2016

This notice provides an eleventh amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/11/16, 10/22/16, 11/22/16 and 12/16/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 11 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil and copy nathan.d.martin18.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON DECEMBER 27, 2016.

THIS IS AN EXCHANGE WITH INDUSTRY BEFORE RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(c)5. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

END OF AMD 11 NOTICE

Update #12 · Dec 16, 2016

This notice provides a tenth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/11/16, 10/22/16, and 11/22/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to provide all interested parties with additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) requirement. The document provided in this release is DRAFT Sections L and M of the Request for Proposal.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 10 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON DECEMBER 21, 2016.

END OF AMD 10 NOTICE

Update #11 · Nov 22, 2016

This notice provides a ninth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/11/26, 10/22/16 and 11/22/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

This purpose of this notice is to revise the tentatively set date of week of January 23, 2016 to January 23, 2017, for the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Industry Day Conference/Site Visit at US Army Kwajalein Atoll (Kwajalein).

There are no other revisions to Amendment 8.

Note amendment 8 and 9 title change from 'US Army Kwajalein Atoll Test /Mission and C41M Contract Support' to 'Reagan test site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services' (RETS).

END OF AMD 9

This notice provides an eighth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16, 10/11/16 and 10/22/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought/Special Notice.

The purpose of this special notice is to notify industry of the Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Industry Day Conference/Site Visit at US Army Kwajalein Atoll (Kwajalein) tentatively set for the week of January 23, 2016. (Note: Kwajalein is located on the other side of the International Date Line from US CONUS and Hawaii). Firm dates for Kwajalein Industry Day/Site Visit will be forthcoming.

A second Industry Day and Site Visit is anticipated to be held in Huntsville, Alabama after the Kwajalein RTS Industry Day/Site Visit. Details forthcoming.
Attendance at the Kwajalein Industry Day/Site Visit is limited to vendors that are interested as prime offerors, and is further limited to two attendees per vendor. For planning purposes, vendors interested in attending the Kwajalein Industry Day/Site Visit are required to notify the PCO by electronic mail of their intent to attend RETS Industry Day NLT December 2, 2016 by providing the following information: company name, company address, Cage Code, and identification of attendees to include name(s), title(s), and contact information.

A valid current passport is required for travel to Kwajalein. General Kwajalein visitor and travel information is provided in Amendment 8 - Attachment 1. Industry Day Conference registration information and Agenda will be forthcoming.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 8 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON DECEMBER 2, 2016.

END OF AMD 08 NOTICE

Update #10 · Nov 22, 2016

END OF AMD 08 NOTICE

Update #9 · Oct 22, 2016

This notice provides a seventh amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16, 9/1/16 and 10/11/16) combined Request for Information/sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to provide all interested parties with additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) requireement. Draft documents provided in this release are: DRAFT DD Form 1423s, DRAFT list of Government Furnished Equipment (DGFE) dated 14 Oct 2016, DRAFT RETS labor categories dated 21 Oct 2016 (update), and DRAFT Incentive Fee Clause language. The identified draft documents are released in response to questions and comments from interested parties. Questions not addressed by this release will be addressed in future releases. The Government anticipates DRAFT DD Form 1423 samples will soon be available for release. The Government anticipates tentative dates for Industry days at RTS Operations Center-Huntsville (ROC-H) and Reagan Test Site Kwajalein during the second quarter of FY 2017. Additional details to be released. There will be some limitations to the number of attendees on Kwajalein due to logistic constraints. This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 7 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC EMAIL ONLY TO S. KAY HARRIS, SR. CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON NOVEMBER 4, 2016.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(E). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 07 NOTICE

This notice provides a sixth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16 and 9/1/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to provide all interested parties with additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) requirement. Draft documents provided in this release are: revised DRAFT Performance Work Statement (DPWS), dated September 30, 2016, and DRAFT Performance Requirement Summary (DPRS). Released DPWS is substantially revised from the prior draft to better identify tasks as either Standard Technical Services (STS) or Test Mission Services (TMS) and Instrumentation Modifications and to further clarify the requirement. DPWS and DPRS are released in response to questions and comments from interested parties. Questions not addressed by this release will be addressed in future releases. The Government anticipates a timeframe of early 2nd quarter, FY 2017, for release of draft Request for Proposal (DRFP). This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR DOCUMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 06 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, SR. CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CDT ON OCTOBER 25, 2016.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(e). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES -- IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 06 NOTICE

This notice provides a fifth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16 and 8/25/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to obtain comments on the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS), dated August 29, 2016; and on the draft RETS labor categories. Additional information and draft documents will be released as they become available.

This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 5 ARE REQUIRED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, SR. CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON 15 SEPTEMBER 2016.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(e). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

END OF AMD 05 NOTICE

This notice provides a fourth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16 and 6/14/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to provide all interested parties information on period of performance and contract type. A four year base period and three two year option periods is anticipated. A full and open competition for a C-type contract, with cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) Level of Effort (LOE), cost-plus-incentive-fee (CPIF) and cost-reimbursable-no-fee (CR) CLINs, is anticipated. RTS Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) has two overarching components: Test Mission Services (TMS) and Standard Technical Services (STS). TMS consists of test mission preparation and operations. STS consists of RTS instrumentation maintenance and improvement and modernization. The anticipated CLIN structure is:
     CLIN                                            Effort                               Contract Type
     X001                         TMS Labor                                                CPFF
     X002                         TMS Materials, ODCs, Travel                       CR
     X003                         STS Labor                                                 CPIF
     X004                         STS Materials, ODCs, Travel                       CR
     0005                         Phase-In                                                   TBD
     X006                         Phase-Out                                                 TBD
     X007                         Deliverable CAP                                         CR
     0008                         CDRLs                                                     NSP
     0009                         Manpower Reporting                                 NSP

It is anticipated that the CPIF effort will be comprised of technical performance (50%) and cost efficiency incentives (50%). Cost overruns and underruns will result in adjustments to earned fees in accordance with FAR 52.216-10. A cost share ratio for above target costs (overrun) is 50/50% and for below target costs (underrun) is 60/40%. Technical performance parameters that are anticipated to be incentivized are: availability of RTS Sensors (radar, telemetry, optical instrumentation and flight safety systems); reliability of RTS Network; and Calibration of RTS instrumentation and systems. This information is being provided for planning purposes only.
SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 4 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, SR. CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, Sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON 2 SEPTEMBER 2016.

END OF NOTICE

his notice provides a third amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16 and 3/2/16) combined Requestion for Informaiton/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to provide all interested parties a timeframe of 1st Quarter, FY 2017 for the anticipated release of the Draft RFP (DRFP). This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

                                                       END OF NOTICE

This notice provides a second amendment to the November 4, 2015 combined Request for Information / Sources Sought Special Notice entitled SS/RFI for US Army Kwajalein Atoll, Test/Mission and C4IMContract Support. The purpose of this amendment is to obtain comments on both the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the anticipated Small Business Participation Goals for this effort.

This RFI amendment provides a Draft PWS for review/comment (missing are listings for GFP/Facilities/Housing). Please review the Draft PWS attachment and provide input into unclear or ambiguous statements; incomplete efforts, etc.

Shown below are the anticipated Small Business Participation (SBP) Goals. These SBP Goals do not reflect that the Army has decided that a full-and-open competition is being pursued, but rather is for industry input required in developing acquisition strategy.

Review and provide comments, including justification, as to the feasibility of the minimum SBP Goals shown below:

                         Small Business Participation (SBP) Evaluation Factor
The solicitation will include an SBP Evaluation Factor. Goals are expressed as a percentage of Total Contract Amount.

                         The minimum Small Business Participation Plan Goals are:
                                  Small Business (SB)                           25%
                                  Small Disadvantaged Business              5%
                                  Woman-Owned SB                               5%
                                  Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB      3%
                                  Veteran-Owned SB                               3%
                                  Historically Underutilized Business Zone 1%

SUBMITTAL OF INFORMATION SOUGHT IN THIS AMENDMENT 02 NOTICE IS REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KIM GILLIES, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, KIM.L.GILLIES.CIV@MAIL.MIL, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON March 11, 2015.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(e). THE PURPOSED OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES --IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ISSUED IN SUPPORT OF MARKET RESEARCH, TO GATHER INFORMATION, AND TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS MARKET RESEARCH AND RFI IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

                                     END OF AMENDMENT 02 NOTICE

This notice provides an amendment to the November 4, 2015 combined Reque
st for Information / Sources Sought Special Notice entitled SS/RFI for US Army Kwajalein Atoll, Test/Mission and C4IM Contract Support. The purpose of this amendment is to update market research for this effort. Responses to the previous request for information / sources sought notice has established the existence of large business capabilities; therefore, this notice places specific emphasis on small business capabilities. As such, the RFI / SS sources sought special notice is amended as follows:

For purposes of market research, the Government is seeking to understand the capability and capacity of SMALL BUSINESS firms interested in performance of requirements specified in Section C (CONTRACT SUPPORT SERVICES) General Scope of the November 4, 2015 combined RFI/SS. As a small business, and if the Government were to set this acquisition aside for small business, you would be required to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and 13 CFR 125.6 (known as the 50% rule). Rules on affiliation and joint ventures are at FAR 19.101, 13 CFR 121.103, 13 CFR 124.513 and 13 CFR125.6. Under the 50% rule where the preponderance of support is for services, at least 50% of the cost of contractor performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the small business prime. The prime contractor must meet this requirement (1) individually, or (2) together withother small business members of a formal joint venture, or (3) together with a small number of small business subcontractors forming an informal joint venture. Team members in such formal and informal joint ventures are exempt from affiliation rules under the conditions set forth in 13 CFR 121.103(h). There is no limit to the number of other team subcontractors or size status of subcontractors.

If you believe your firm possesses the (1) technical capability, (2) financial, facility, equipment and personnel resources/capacity, and (3) relevant experience/past performance to perform the type of work specified in Section C (CONTRACT SUPPORT SERVICES) General Scope of the November 4, 2015 combined RFI/SS in a teamed capacity (together withother small business members of a formal joint venture, or together with a small number of small business subcontractors forming an informal joint venture, please submit the following information. If your anticipated participation will be that of a joint-venture, you must identify each joint venture participant. If participation will be that of a newly formed joint venture (formal or informal), provide the information required by items 3 through 9 for each participant in the joint venture.

1. Company name and mailing address.

2. Proposed role in this anticipated acquisition.

3. Point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address).

4. Socio-economic status under the above stated NAICS with a size standard of 1,000 employees (e.g., other than small business, small business, small disadvantaged business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service disabled-veteran owned small business and historically underutilized business zone small business (HUBZone). Your feedback should include status today and projected status at the anticipated time of proposal submission (3-4th QTR FY16).

5. Current number of employees.

6. Average annual revenue for the past 3 calendar years.

7. Identify the percentage of work that you, as a PRIME CONTRACTOR, are capable of performing in each major performance requirement of the above referenced RETS General Scope of Work for which you are submitting capabilities.

8. Identify any real or potential organizational conflicts of interest that your firm may have regarding your status as a prime contractor, subcontractor at any tier, or consultant on any system or program managed by USASMDC/ARSTRAT or other associated air, space, and missile defense organizations. Address each system and/or program separately and provide your planned approach for mitigating any conflicts. If no real or potential conflicts exist, so state.

9. As a small business or joint venture of small businesses under the above NAICS, discuss how your firm will meet the requirements that at least 50% of the cost of contractor performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the small business prime contractor.

The companies who responded to the Nov RFI/SS only need to respond to the information requested above in this amendment. Any company responding to this amendment who did not respond to the Nov RFI/SS must provide the information requested below in the Nov RFI/SS, in addition to the information requested above in this amendment.

Any company responding with a planned teaming arrangement must provide documentation (signed letter, memorandum etc.) showing each teammates planned commitment to the partnership, JV, or major subcontract (e.g. large business subcontracting to a small business).

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE ANY
INTENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SET ASIDE, IN PART
OR IN WHOLE, THIS ACQUISITION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Additional Information:

The following additional information is provided to permit insight into requirements that will be included in this acquisition. This information is preliminary and further information /details will be provided in the published RFP.

1. The contractor will be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) non-local travel, as required in the performance of work. The TDY destinations may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

2. Certain contractor personnel must possess TOP SECRET/Sensitive
CompartmentedInformation (SCI) CLEARANCE and/or be eligible for immediate adjudication by the cognizant security authority upon award of the contract. These personnel will be identified in the Performance Work Statement published with the RFP. The contractor shall have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Facility Clearance and shall possess Safeguarding Capabilities. Some task orders issued under this contract may require access to, and clearance for, Special Access Programs (SAPs) up to and including the TOP SECRET/SCI level. Some task orders will require access to Sensitive
CompartmentedInformation (SCI). The contractor shall perform in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD5220.22M) and ensure that all classified material is handled in accordance with the latest appropriate security classification specifications. Foreign participation will not be allowed at the prime or subcontract level.

3. Performance of this anticipated effort will be subject to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions (see FAR Subpart 9.5).

New respondents are limited to 15 pages or less, excluding coversheets and/or table of contents. Those respondents who have already responded to the Nov RFI/SS are limited to 5 pages or less for the additional information from this amendment, excluding teaming arrangement letters, memos, etc. All responses must be received by 4:30 p.m. central standard time, 22 January 2016.

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to:

Kim L. Gillies,
Contracting Officer
kim.l.gillies.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256 955-5875

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT/REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(e). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES - IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ISSUED IN SUPPORT OF MARKET RESEARCH, TO GATHER INFORMATION, AND TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES.

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

As further described below, the U.S. Army Contracting Command-Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is interested in Continental United States (CONUS) and Outside Continental United States (OCONUS) contract support services in support of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USASMDC/ARSTRAT) Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site (RTS), to include (but not limited to) the operation and maintenance (O&M) of sensors and systems, mission data collection, support to customers for missile and system testing, and space surveillance and object identification for the Warfighter. Additionally, contract support services are required to support activities at a control center in Huntsville, AL, known as the RTS Operations Center-Huntsville (ROC-H).

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

The RTS is an approved DoD Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) that supports approved Department of Defense Military Service, Joint Forces, and commercial tests. As a MRTFB, RTS services primarily focus on Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts.

RTS is a tenant organization on the U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), which is managed by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). The U.S. Army leases 11 islands within Kwajalein Atoll from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) under a Military Use and Operating Rights Agreement (MUORA); the MUORA is part of the Compact of Free Association between the US and the RMI. RTS equipment, instrumentation and facilities are located on 8 of these 11 leased islands. Kwajalein Island and Roi Namur Island require 24 hour, 7 days a week contractor support of RTS mission operations. During test operations the RTSoperational area expands to encompass an area witha radius of 500 nautical miles of both KwajaleinIsland and Wake Island. Mission operations include radar, optics, telemetry, command and control, launch ordnance, calibration, voice and data communications, data collection/distribution, data reduction, and information services including intercontinental communications. Note that many of these capabilities are one of a kind in boththeir function and employment, and include both O&M and Improvement and Modernization (I&M).
RTSconducts mission operations in a split base configuration with data collection sensors and the secondary operations control center (KMCC - Kwajalein Mission Control Center) on the Kwajalein Atoll and the main operations control center at ROC-H.

Location/Demographics

Kwajalein Atoll is approximately 2,100 nautical miles west-southwest of Hawaii; it is a crescent loop of coral islands enclosing the world's largest lagoon (1,100 square miles). The atoll is 75 miles from Kwajalein Island (on the south reef) to Ebadon Island (northwest corner) and 15 miles west/east (at the widest point). Kwajalein Island is home to approximately 1,500 people and its population is a mix of DoD active duty (AD) personnel, Department of Army civilian (DAC) employees, and DoD contractor personnel and their family members. Roi-Namur Island is 50 miles north of Kwajalein Island and is home to approximately100 unaccompanied DoD contractor personnel. Meck Island is 20 miles north of Kwajalein Island, has no permanent residents, and is used primarily during missions as a launch site. Ebeye Island is 5 miles north of Kwajalein Island and is home to approximately 15,000 local nationals. Wake Island, which is approximately 700 miles north of Kwajalein Atoll, is utilized by RTS test customers and is supported during test activities on a campaign basis.

Travel

RTSis a remote location with limited travel options. Currently, only the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command and United Airlines service Kwajalein Atoll (both options require travel through Hawaii). The minimum travel time from the Continental United States (CONUS) is two days. Of note, the remote location increases the transportation costs and lengthens supply chain operations.

Corrosive Environment

Kwajalein Atoll is one of the most highly corrosive environments in the world. The salt content of the ocean and salt spray causes most metals (including stainless steel) to begin to oxidize within a matter of weeks. This environment results in a significant cost consideration as equipment refreshment rate and maintenance costs are substantial.

Host Nation Infrastructure

The RMI is a developing nation. The neighboring islands do not have adequate infrastructure to support the population currently residing on Kwajalein Island. Local and third country nationals reside on Ebeye Island and must transit through Kwajalein Island to reach the international flights operated by United Airlines. This island has a struggling infrastructure due to the dense population (.125 square miles or 80 acres in size; 5th most densely populated island in the world). Due to the limited infrastructure, USAG-KA houses and/or hosts all AD, DAC, and DoD contractor personnel, as well as selected local national personnel.
C. CONTRACT SUPPORT SERVICES; MILESTONES

General Scope

As further described below, anticipated higher level performance work statement (PWS) objectives for the resulting RFP include: 1) contractor management and administration support services; 2) supply services support; 3) mission support services; 4) instrumentation O&M support services ; 5) instrumentation modifications support services; 6) mission command, control, communications, computers, and information management (C4IM) contract services support; and 7) support functions. Note that it is anticipated that a majority of contractor performance will be at the Secret level with a small percentage of contractor effort at the Top Secret work (the RFP will detail these requirements).

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Implement a contractor organizational structure to exercise administrative, executive, managerial, and supervisory direction over contractor personnel to ensure the effective and efficient accomplishment of the requirements.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Establish an efficient and effective contractor human resources management system to ensure that knowledgeable, qualified, and trained personnel with the expertise and skills necessary to provide support services are recruited and retained.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Establish and maintain an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely financial management system to control the accountability, budgeting, expenditure, and reporting of fiscal resources allocated to the contract (note that this system must be capable of collecting, allocating, reporting and billing costs associated with RTS Program/Mission operations).

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

 Establish and maintain an effective and efficient Configuration Management/ Configuration Control (CM/CC) Program to ensure all hardware and software are properly identified and documented and that proper change control procedures are in place and followed. For the RTS, provide CM/CC consisting of configuration identification, change control and status accounting, configuration audits, configuration control, and data management.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Assist in development and performance of program test planning, mission documentation, and special studies as required to ensure that all customer requirements are identified and satisfied through comprehensive support plans documented per the Range Commander's Council's Universal Documentation System (UDS).

 Provide timely, innovative, cost-effective program and mission support concepts that meet all documented technical requirements, which are performed in support of the RTS organization located in Huntsville, AL.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Assist in mission test planning, documentation development and support to integrated product teams to ensure that all customer requirements are satisfied through a comprehensive mission testing process.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Perform "Quick Look" analysis, as well provide "Quick Look" reports/presentations as requested; prepare mission assessment reports and after action reviews.
• Instrumentation O&M support services.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

 Operate all required RTS range instrumentation/systems/sensors according to test and non-test (i.e., space operations, and other RTS range customer operations as authorized by the Government) mission plans and schedules and collect the required data for each mission (exception will be that the contractor will not man the flight safety officer (FSO) and range safety officer (RSO) range safety console positions during mission support activities as these will be manned by Government personnel).

 Perform all necessary actions to maintain RTS instrumentation/systems hardware, software, ancillary equipment and facilities on-site or in CONUSsuch that they meet published capabilities (published capabilities will be provided with the RFP), to include maintaining instrumentation/systems published accuracy and performance as well as maintaining availability, reliability, supportability, and ease of use. The contractor shall conduct any necessary testing to collect the appropriate data and present this data (as required) to prove that the maintenance requirements have been met.

• Instrumentation modifications support services. Provide modifications to RTS instrumentation/systems. (Note that such is usually accomplished two ways: 1) planned (anticipated) "minor" modifications that are funded each fiscal year through the normal budgeting process; and 2) "major" modifications that are either not necessarily planned (unanticipated) or planned subject to availability of funding; for major modifications the yearly budget will be increased for these special projects. Modifications may be done to support the test range customer or to improve accuracy, efficiency, reliability, availability, maintainability, ease of operation and/or reduce costs).

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Maintain an information technology upgrade and performance improvement program for RTS Information Management Systems (IMS) to include designing, developing, re-engineering, and integrating state-of-the-art sustaining base and automated information systems environment to support RTS missions and functions. Note that these C4IMsystems must be compliant with the latest DoD and/or Army cyber and/or security accreditation requirements.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Provide specialized facility maintenance (air conditioning/electrical/machine shop mission critical work/antenna maintenance) for the facilities which enclose range instrumentation/systems as identified in the RFP.

 Provide and track the status of RTS technical facilities projects for inclusion into the US Army Kwajalein garrison annual work plan (AWP) process (note that the effort will focus on range facilities/critical facility systems maintenance/repairs to support the success of mission objectives by range instrumentation/system assets).

 Calibrate and repair test measurement and diagnostic equipment (TMDE) consisting of electronic measurement equipment, avionics, communication, temperature and pressure gauges, physical measurement tools, and other general purpose precision equipment.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTSenvironmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

As noted above, the RTS MRTFB services primarily consist of RDT&E efforts. Therefore, related contractor support services include on-site and off-site engineering, technical support services, and acquisition of materials and equipment required to operate, maintain, analyze, and modify the RTS instrumentation and related support systems. RTS instrumentation includes highly sophisticated one-of-a-kind radar systems designed for collection of precise metric, imaging, and signature data; additional radar metric and impact location assets; telemetry tracking and data acquisition systems; and optics capabilities for highly accurate metrics, spectral characteristics, documentary video and photography, and scoring data. Additional contractor support services include (but are not limited to) the following activities:

• O&M and modification of communications systems that provide secure and non-secure data, voice, timing, and control circuits for conducting test programs and space surveillance missions with data collection sensors at RTS and ROC-H, as well as routine administrative communication needs (note that this includes above baseline C4IM, which includes information assurance [IA] of these systems and networks);

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Mission planning and preparation to include evaluation of mission requirements, development of mission support plans and operational planning documents, preparation of operations schedules, and the adaptation of procedures as required to successfully support user requirements;

• Design, implementation, testing, and documentation of hardware and software modifications to the instrumentation and technical support systems in order to maintain the sophisticated capability required by the complex RDT&E missions supported by RTS;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

Please provide information as requested below in an Abode pdf white paper format via an electronic email attachment. The electronic email submittalshall not exceed 15 one-sided 8.5"x11" pages with a text font of Arial, font size 12. (COVER PAGE AND INDEX WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PAGE COUNT). The submitted information shall not contain classified or proprietary information and shall be clearly marked "NO CLASSIFIED/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION."

1. Please identify your company, business size, and core competencies; please also include the full company name and relevant point of contact(s) (to include name, position, telephone number, and email address). The anticipated NAICSCode is 541712, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

2. Please state whether your company regularly engages in the business of providing contractor support services in support of the functions described above. Briefly discuss the related contract support services your company is currently performing or has performed within the last five years from the date of this notice. Please also provide no more than three examples of recent and relevant contract experience to the U.S. Government that relates to required contractor services describe above (please include contract type, period of performance, performance location, scope of work synopsis, contract awarded dollar value, and contract award obligated amount);

3. Please address your company's capabilities to manage split RTS Range operations (i.e., instrumentation/sensor outside CONUS [OCONUS] with mission planning and mission operations control in CONUS to include overall contract and program management from CONUS. The term "overall contract program management" is meant to include the company's senior corporate management that make the overall decisions for the contracted effort (i.e., contractor equivalent to the Governmental Program Manager/RTS Director). Note that it is the Government's intent to provide approximately 100 offices within the ROC-H to the contactor.

4. Please describe what RTS functions and/or personnel your company recommends being located on Kwajalein (or other Republic of the Marshall Islands controlled by the USG) and those to be located in CONUS (whether to the ROC-H or elsewhere) and why.

5. RTS is now a tenant on the newly established IMCOM USAG-KA garrison. From your company's perspective, please discuss what areas or concern exist or may exist under this new arrangement that could impact RTS operations or contactor support of those operations, as well as your company recommendations to address such.

6. The Government is contemplating a C type contract with a hybrid CLIN structure consisting of both fixed price and cost reimbursable components. Please discuss what contract type arrangement (for example, incentive fee, award fee, fixed price, firm-fixed-price, etc., if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

8. The Government is contemplating a 5-10 year contract period of performance with a base period and options. The approximate annual contract value is ~$50M. Please provide any recommendations/concerns with this term length and/or structure.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

SUBMITTAL OF INFORMATION SOUGHT IS REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KIM GILLIES, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, KIM.L.GILLIES.CIV@MAIL.MIL, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON DECEMBER 02, 2015.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSE. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS MARKET RESEARCH AND RFI IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF NOTICE

Update #8 · Oct 12, 2016

This notice provides a sixth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16, 8/25/16 and 9/1/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to provide all interested parties with additional information about the Government's anticipated Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) requirement. Draft documents provided in this release are: revised DRAFT Performance Work Statement (DPWS), dated September 30, 2016, and DRAFT Performance Requirement Summary (DPRS). Released DPWS is substantially revised from the prior draft to better identify tasks as either Standard Technical Services (STS) or Test Mission Services (TMS) and Instrumentation Modifications and to further clarify the requirement. DPWS and DPRS are released in response to questions and comments from interested parties. Questions not addressed by this release will be addressed in future releases. The Government anticipates a timeframe of early 2nd quarter, FY 2017, for release of draft Request for Proposal (DRFP). This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

SUBMITTAL OF QUESTIONS OR DOCUMENTS REGARDING AMENDMENT 06 ARE REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KAY HARRIS, SR. CONTRACT SPECIALIST, CCAM-CAAA-B, ACC-RSA, sharon.k.harris22.civ@mail.mil NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CDT ON OCTOBER 25, 2016.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(e). THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES -- IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

END OF AMD 06 NOTICE

This notice provides a fifth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16 and 8/25/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to obtain comments on the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS), dated August 29, 2016; and on the draft RETS labor categories. Additional information and draft documents will be released as they become available.

This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

END OF AMD 05 NOTICE

1. Company name and mailing address.

2. Proposed role in this anticipated acquisition.

3. Point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address).

5. Current number of employees.

6. Average annual revenue for the past 3 calendar years.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE ANY
INTENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SET ASIDE, IN PART
OR IN WHOLE, THIS ACQUISITION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Additional Information:

1. The contractor will be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) non-local travel, as required in the performance of work. The TDY destinations may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

3. Performance of this anticipated effort will be subject to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions (see FAR Subpart 9.5).

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to:

Kim L. Gillies,
Contracting Officer
kim.l.gillies.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256 955-5875

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

Location/Demographics

Travel

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTSenvironmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Update #7 · Sep 1, 2016

This notice provides a fifth amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16, 3/2/16, 6/14/16 and 8/25/16) combined Request for Information/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to obtain comments on the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS), dated August 29, 2016; and on the draft RETS labor categories. Additional information and draft documents will be released as they become available.

This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

END OF AMD 05 NOTICE

1. Company name and mailing address.

2. Proposed role in this anticipated acquisition.

3. Point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address).

5. Current number of employees.

6. Average annual revenue for the past 3 calendar years.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE ANY
INTENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SET ASIDE, IN PART
OR IN WHOLE, THIS ACQUISITION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Additional Information:

1. The contractor will be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) non-local travel, as required in the performance of work. The TDY destinations may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

3. Performance of this anticipated effort will be subject to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions (see FAR Subpart 9.5).

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to:

Kim L. Gillies,
Contracting Officer
kim.l.gillies.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256 955-5875

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

Location/Demographics

Travel

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTSenvironmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Update #6 · Aug 25, 2016

1. Company name and mailing address.

2. Proposed role in this anticipated acquisition.

3. Point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address).

5. Current number of employees.

6. Average annual revenue for the past 3 calendar years.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE ANY
INTENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SET ASIDE, IN PART
OR IN WHOLE, THIS ACQUISITION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Additional Information:

1. The contractor will be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) non-local travel, as required in the performance of work. The TDY destinations may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

3. Performance of this anticipated effort will be subject to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions (see FAR Subpart 9.5).

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to:

Kim L. Gillies,
Contracting Officer
kim.l.gillies.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256 955-5875

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

Location/Demographics

Travel

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTSenvironmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Update #5 · Jun 14, 2016

This notice provides a third amendment to the November 4, 2015 (also amended 1/8/16 and 3/2/16) combined Requestion for Informaiton/Sources Sought Special Notice. The purpose of this amendment is to provide all interested parties a timeframe of 1st Quarter, FY 2017 for the anticipated release of the Draft RFP (DRFP). This information is being provided for planning purposes only.

THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HERIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

                                                       END OF NOTICE

This notice provides a second amendment to the November 4, 2015 combined Request for Information / Sources Sought Special Notice entitled SS/RFI for US Army Kwajalein Atoll, Test/Mission and C4IMContract Support. The purpose of this amendment is to obtain comments on both the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the anticipated Small Business Participation Goals for this effort.

This RFI amendment provides a Draft PWS for review/comment (missing are listings for GFP/Facilities/Housing). Please review the Draft PWS attachment and provide input into unclear or ambiguous statements; incomplete efforts, etc.

Shown below are the anticipated Small Business Participation (SBP) Goals. These SBP Goals do not reflect that the Army has decided that a full-and-open competition is being pursued, but rather is for industry input required in developing acquisition strategy.

Review and provide comments, including justification, as to the feasibility of the minimum SBP Goals shown below:

                         Small Business Participation (SBP) Evaluation Factor
The solicitation will include an SBP Evaluation Factor. Goals are expressed as a percentage of Total Contract Amount.

                         The minimum Small Business Participation Plan Goals are:
                                  Small Business (SB)                           25%
                                  Small Disadvantaged Business              5%
                                  Woman-Owned SB                               5%
                                  Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB      3%
                                  Veteran-Owned SB                               3%
                                  Historically Underutilized Business Zone 1%

SUBMITTAL OF INFORMATION SOUGHT IN THIS AMENDMENT 02 NOTICE IS REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KIM GILLIES, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, KIM.L.GILLIES.CIV@MAIL.MIL, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON March 11, 2015.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(e). THE PURPOSED OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES --IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ISSUED IN SUPPORT OF MARKET RESEARCH, TO GATHER INFORMATION, AND TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS MARKET RESEARCH AND RFI IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

                                     END OF AMENDMENT 02 NOTICE

This notice provides an amendment to the November 4, 2015 combined Reque
st for Information / Sources Sought Special Notice entitled SS/RFI for US Army Kwajalein Atoll, Test/Mission and C4IM Contract Support. The purpose of this amendment is to update market research for this effort. Responses to the previous request for information / sources sought notice has established the existence of large business capabilities; therefore, this notice places specific emphasis on small business capabilities. As such, the RFI / SS sources sought special notice is amended as follows:

1. Company name and mailing address.

2. Proposed role in this anticipated acquisition.

3. Point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address).

5. Current number of employees.

6. Average annual revenue for the past 3 calendar years.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE ANY
INTENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SET ASIDE, IN PART
OR IN WHOLE, THIS ACQUISITION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Additional Information:

1. The contractor will be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) non-local travel, as required in the performance of work. The TDY destinations may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

3. Performance of this anticipated effort will be subject to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions (see FAR Subpart 9.5).

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to:

Kim L. Gillies,
Contracting Officer
kim.l.gillies.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256 955-5875

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

Location/Demographics

Travel

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTSenvironmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Update #4 · Mar 2, 2016

This notice provides a second amendment to the November 4, 2015 combined Request for Information / Sources Sought Special Notice entitled SS/RFI for US Army Kwajalein Atoll, Test/Mission and C4IMContract Support. The purpose of this amendment is to obtain comments on both the Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the anticipated Small Business Participation Goals for this effort.

This RFI amendment provides a Draft PWS for review/comment (missing are listings for GFP/Facilities/Housing). Please review the Draft PWS attachment and provide input into unclear or ambiguous statements; incomplete efforts, etc.

Shown below are the anticipated Small Business Participation (SBP) Goals. These SBP Goals do not reflect that the Army has decided that a full-and-open competition is being pursued, but rather is for industry input required in developing acquisition strategy.

Review and provide comments, including justification, as to the feasibility of the minimum SBP Goals shown below:

                         Small Business Participation (SBP) Evaluation Factor
The solicitation will include an SBP Evaluation Factor. Goals are expressed as a percentage of Total Contract Amount.

                         The minimum Small Business Participation Plan Goals are:
                                  Small Business (SB)                           25%
                                  Small Disadvantaged Business              5%
                                  Woman-Owned SB                               5%
                                  Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned SB      3%
                                  Veteran-Owned SB                               3%
                                  Historically Underutilized Business Zone 1%

SUBMITTAL OF INFORMATION SOUGHT IN THIS AMENDMENT 02 NOTICE IS REQUESTED VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL ONLY TO KIM GILLIES, CONTRACTING OFFICER, CCAM-CAA-B, ACC-RSA, KIM.L.GILLIES.CIV@MAIL.MIL, NO LATER THAN 4:30 PM CST ON March 11, 2015.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY AS DEFINED IN FAR 15.201(e). THE PURPOSED OF THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY FOR INFORMATION AND PLANNING PURPOSES --IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) OR A PROMISE TO ISSUE AN RFP IN THE FUTURE. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS ISSUED IN SUPPORT OF MARKET RESEARCH, TO GATHER INFORMATION, AND TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL SOURCES.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF ANY RESPONSES RECEIVED. AN RFP IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE ARE NOT OFFERS AND CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO FORM A BINDING CONTRACT. THIS MARKET RESEARCH AND RFI IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. THE GOVERNMENT SHALL NOT REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR INFORMATION SOLICITED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IN NO WAY BINDS THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CONSIDER ACQUISITION STRATEGIES AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.

                                     END OF AMENDMENT 02 NOTICE

This notice provides an amendment to the November 4, 2015 combined Reque
st for Information / Sources Sought Special Notice entitled SS/RFI for US Army Kwajalein Atoll, Test/Mission and C4IM Contract Support. The purpose of this amendment is to update market research for this effort. Responses to the previous request for information / sources sought notice has established the existence of large business capabilities; therefore, this notice places specific emphasis on small business capabilities. As such, the RFI / SS sources sought special notice is amended as follows:

1. Company name and mailing address.

2. Proposed role in this anticipated acquisition.

3. Point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address).

5. Current number of employees.

6. Average annual revenue for the past 3 calendar years.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE ANY
INTENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SET ASIDE, IN PART
OR IN WHOLE, THIS ACQUISITION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Additional Information:

1. The contractor will be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) non-local travel, as required in the performance of work. The TDY destinations may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

3. Performance of this anticipated effort will be subject to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions (see FAR Subpart 9.5).

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to:

Kim L. Gillies,
Contracting Officer
kim.l.gillies.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256 955-5875

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

Location/Demographics

Travel

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTSenvironmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Update #3 · Jan 8, 2016

This notice provides an amendment to the November 4, 2015 combined Request for Information / Sources Sought Special Notice entitled SS/RFI for US Army Kwajalein Atoll, Test/Mission and C4IM Contract Support. The purpose of this amendment is to update market research for this effort. Responses to the previous request for information / sources sought notice has established the existence of large business capabilities; therefore, this notice places specific emphasis on small business capabilities. As such, the RFI / SS sources sought special notice is amended as follows:

For purposes of market research, the Government is seeking to understand the capability and capacity of SMALL BUSINESS firms interested in performance of requirements specified in Section C (CONTRACT SUPPORT SERVICES) General Scope of the November 4, 2015 combined RFI/SS. As a small business, and if the Government were to set this acquisition aside for small business, you would be required to comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting and 13 CFR 125.6 (known as the 50% rule). Rules on affiliation and joint ventures are at FAR 19.101, 13 CFR 121.103, 13 CFR 124.513 and 13 CFR 125.6. Under the 50% rule where the preponderance of support is for services, at least 50% of the cost of contractor performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the small business prime. The prime contractor must meet this requirement (1) individually, or (2) together with other small business members of a formal joint venture, or (3) together with a small number of small business subcontractors forming an informal joint venture. Team members in such formal and informal joint ventures are exempt from affiliation rules under the conditions set forth in 13 CFR 121.103(h). There is no limit to the number of other team subcontractors or size status of subcontractors.

If you believe your firm possesses the (1) technical capability, (2) financial, facility, equipment and personnel resources/capacity, and (3) relevant experience/past performance to perform the type of work specified in Section C (CONTRACT SUPPORT SERVICES) General Scope of the November 4, 2015 combined RFI/SS in a teamed capacity (together with other small business members of a formal joint venture, or together with a small number of small business subcontractors forming an informal joint venture, please submit the following information. If your anticipated participation will be that of a joint-venture, you must identify each joint venture participant. If participation will be that of a newly formed joint venture (formal or informal), provide the information required by items 3 through 9 for each participant in the joint venture.

1. Company name and mailing address.

2. Proposed role in this anticipated acquisition.

3. Point of contact (name, telephone number, and e-mail address).

5. Current number of employees.

6. Average annual revenue for the past 3 calendar years.

NOTE: THIS NOTICE IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED TO INDICATE ANY
INTENT ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT TO SET ASIDE, IN PART
OR IN WHOLE, THIS ACQUISITION FOR SMALL BUSINESS.

Additional Information:

1. The contractor will be required to perform temporary duty (TDY) non-local travel, as required in the performance of work. The TDY destinations may include both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

2. Certain contractor personnel must possess TOP SECRET/Sensitive
Compartmented Information (SCI) CLEARANCE and/or be eligible for immediate adjudication by the cognizant security authority upon award of the contract. These personnel will be identified in the Performance Work Statement published with the RFP. The contractor shall have or be able to obtain a Top Secret Facility Clearance and shall possess Safeguarding Capabilities. Some task orders issued under this contract may require access to, and clearance for, Special Access Programs (SAPs) up to and including the TOP SECRET/SCI level. Some task orders will require access to Sensitive
Compartmented Information (SCI). The contractor shall perform in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD 5220.22M) and ensure that all classified material is handled in accordance with the latest appropriate security classification specifications. Foreign participation will not be allowed at the prime or subcontract level.

3. Performance of this anticipated effort will be subject to Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) provisions (see FAR Subpart 9.5).

Responses shall be submitted via e-mail in PDF format to:

Kim L. Gillies,
Contracting Officer
kim.l.gillies.civ@mail.mil
Phone: 256 955-5875

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

RTS is a tenant organization on the U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), which is managed by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). The U.S. Army leases 11 islands within Kwajalein Atoll from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) under a Military Use and Operating Rights Agreement (MUORA); the MUORA is part of the Compact of Free Association between the US and the RMI. RTS equipment, instrumentation and facilities are located on 8 of these 11 leased islands. Kwajalein Island and Roi Namur Island require 24 hour, 7 days a week contractor support of RTS mission operations. During test operations the RTS operational area expands to encompass an area with a radius of 500 nautical miles of both Kwajalein Island and Wake Island. Mission operations include radar, optics, telemetry, command and control, launch ordnance, calibration, voice and data communications, data collection/distribution, data reduction, and information services including intercontinental communications. Note that many of these capabilities are one of a kind in both their function and employment, and include both O&M and Improvement and Modernization (I&M).
RTS conducts mission operations in a split base configuration with data collection sensors and the secondary operations control center (KMCC - Kwajalein Mission Control Center) on the Kwajalein Atoll and the main operations control center at ROC-H.

Location/Demographics

Travel

RTS is a remote location with limited travel options. Currently, only the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command and United Airlines service Kwajalein Atoll (both options require travel through Hawaii). The minimum travel time from the Continental United States (CONUS) is two days. Of note, the remote location increases the transportation costs and lengthens supply chain operations.

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

 Perform all necessary actions to maintain RTS instrumentation/systems hardware, software, ancillary equipment and facilities on-site or in CONUS such that they meet published capabilities (published capabilities will be provided with the RFP), to include maintaining instrumentation/systems published accuracy and performance as well as maintaining availability, reliability, supportability, and ease of use. The contractor shall conduct any necessary testing to collect the appropriate data and present this data (as required) to prove that the maintenance requirements have been met.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Maintain an information technology upgrade and performance improvement program for RTS Information Management Systems (IMS) to include designing, developing, re-engineering, and integrating state-of-the-art sustaining base and automated information systems environment to support RTS missions and functions. Note that these C4IM systems must be compliant with the latest DoD and/or Army cyber and/or security accreditation requirements.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTS environmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

Please provide information as requested below in an Abode pdf white paper format via an electronic email attachment. The electronic email submittal shall not exceed 15 one-sided 8.5"x11" pages with a text font of Arial, font size 12. (COVER PAGE AND INDEX WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PAGE COUNT). The submitted information shall not contain classified or proprietary information and shall be clearly marked "NO CLASSIFIED/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION."

1. Please identify your company, business size, and core competencies; please also include the full company name and relevant point of contact(s) (to include name, position, telephone number, and email address). The anticipated NAICS Code is 541712, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Update #2 · Nov 9, 2015

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

RTS is a tenant organization on the U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), which is managed by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). The U.S. Army leases 11 islands within Kwajalein Atoll from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) under a Military Use and Operating Rights Agreement (MUORA); the MUORA is part of the Compact of Free Association between the US and the RMI. RTS equipment, instrumentation and facilities are located on 8 of these 11 leased islands. Kwajalein Island and Roi Namur Island require 24 hour, 7 days a week contractor support of RTS mission operations. During test operations the RTS operational area expands to encompass an area with a radius of 500 nautical miles of both Kwajalein Island and Wake Island. Mission operations include radar, optics, telemetry, command and control, launch ordnance, calibration, voice and data communications, data collection/distribution, data reduction, and information services including intercontinental communications. Note that many of these capabilities are one of a kind in both their function and employment, and include both O&M and Improvement and Modernization (I&M).
RTS conducts mission operations in a split base configuration with data collection sensors and the secondary operations control center (KMCC - Kwajalein Mission Control Center) on the Kwajalein Atoll and the main operations control center at ROC-H.

Location/Demographics

Travel

RTS is a remote location with limited travel options. Currently, only the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command and United Airlines service Kwajalein Atoll (both options require travel through Hawaii). The minimum travel time from the Continental United States (CONUS) is two days. Of note, the remote location increases the transportation costs and lengthens supply chain operations.

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

 Perform all necessary actions to maintain RTS instrumentation/systems hardware, software, ancillary equipment and facilities on-site or in CONUS such that they meet published capabilities (published capabilities will be provided with the RFP), to include maintaining instrumentation/systems published accuracy and performance as well as maintaining availability, reliability, supportability, and ease of use. The contractor shall conduct any necessary testing to collect the appropriate data and present this data (as required) to prove that the maintenance requirements have been met.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Maintain an information technology upgrade and performance improvement program for RTS Information Management Systems (IMS) to include designing, developing, re-engineering, and integrating state-of-the-art sustaining base and automated information systems environment to support RTS missions and functions. Note that these C4IM systems must be compliant with the latest DoD and/or Army cyber and/or security accreditation requirements.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTS environmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

Please provide information as requested below in an Abode pdf white paper format via an electronic email attachment. The electronic email submittal shall not exceed 15 one-sided 8.5"x11" pages with a text font of Arial, font size 12. (COVER PAGE AND INDEX WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THE PAGE COUNT). The submitted information shall not contain classified or proprietary information and shall be clearly marked "NO CLASSIFIED/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION."

1. Please identify your company, business size, and core competencies; please also include the full company name and relevant point of contact(s) (to include name, position, telephone number, and email address). The anticipated NAICS Code is 541712, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Update #1 · Nov 4, 2015

A. STATEMENT OF NEED

B. BACKGROUND

RTS

RTS is a tenant organization on the U.S. Army Garrison - Kwajalein Atoll (USAG-KA), which is managed by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM). The U.S. Army leases 11 islands within Kwajalein Atoll from the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) under a Military Use and Operating Rights Agreement (MUORA); the MUORA is part of the Compact of Free Association between the US and the RMI. RTS equipment, instrumentation and facilities are located on 8 of these 11 leased islands. Kwajalein Island and Roi Namur Island require 24 hour, 7 days a week contractor support of RTS mission operations. During test operations the RTS operational area expands to encompass an area with a radius of 500 nautical miles of both Kwajalein Island and Wake Island. Mission operations include radar, optics, telemetry, command and control, launch ordnance, calibration, voice and data communications, data collection/distribution, data reduction, and information services including intercontinental communications. Note that many of these capabilities are one of a kind in both their function and employment, and include both O&M and Improvement and Modernization (I&M).
RTS conducts mission operations in a split base configuration with data collection sensors and the secondary operations control center (KMCC - Kwajalein Mission Control Center) on the Kwajalein Atoll and the main operations control center at ROC-H.

Location/Demographics

Travel

RTS is a remote location with limited travel options. Currently, only the U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command and United Airlines service Kwajalein Atoll (both options require travel through Hawaii). The minimum travel time from the Continental United States (CONUS) is two days. Of note, the remote location increases the transportation costs and lengthens supply chain operations.

Corrosive Environment

Host Nation Infrastructure

General Scope

• Contractor management and administrative support services.

 Provide the optimum number of qualified personnel at the right time, with the right equipment and material, to perform requirements correctly the first time.

 Implement a comprehensive, effective, and proactive quality control program.

 Establish an inspection system applicable to all requirements.

 Establish and operate comprehensive, effective, and efficient industrial safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, and community safety programs in support of RTS operations.

 Operate an effective, efficient, reliable, and timely property control activity via a Government approved system.

• Supply services support. Maintain an RTS supply system ensuring adequate supplies are on hand to support RTS instrumentation O&M and modifications in support of RTS and its customers.

• Mission support services.

 Provide mission cost estimate input in terms of work-hours, material costs and other direct costs, and report actual mission costs in the same terms.

 Provide timely, innovative and cost-effective mission test planning concepts that meet all documented technical requirements.

 Operate RTS instrumentation required to support missions and collect the required data per the mission test plans and support documentation.

 Prepare and transmit data to RTS command centers, data centers, and/or customers.

 Ensure that all RTS instrumentation/systems provide the capability to meet customer requirements.

 Perform all necessary actions to maintain RTS instrumentation/systems hardware, software, ancillary equipment and facilities on-site or in CONUS such that they meet published capabilities (published capabilities will be provided with the RFP), to include maintaining instrumentation/systems published accuracy and performance as well as maintaining availability, reliability, supportability, and ease of use. The contractor shall conduct any necessary testing to collect the appropriate data and present this data (as required) to prove that the maintenance requirements have been met.

• Mission C4IM contractor services support.

 Provide for data, voice, timing, frequency management, spectrum analysis and control circuits for conducting the test programs undertaken at RTS.

 Maintain an information technology upgrade and performance improvement program for RTS Information Management Systems (IMS) to include designing, developing, re-engineering, and integrating state-of-the-art sustaining base and automated information systems environment to support RTS missions and functions. Note that these C4IM systems must be compliant with the latest DoD and/or Army cyber and/or security accreditation requirements.

 Support functions.

 Provide engineering support to RTS for special studies, special projects/task.

 Provide personnel, materials and equipment necessary to perform launch ordnance operations.

 Support ground safety operations for local missile launches including launches from the Kwajalein Atoll, Wake Island and other temporary launch facilities.

 Support to other Government agencies and contractors, to include providing technical expertise and maintenance services and assistance to others.

 Support radio frequency (RF) safety with respect to RTS emitters on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island, and elsewhere as required.

 Support RTS environmental services operations with respect to RTS missions on Kwajalein, Roi-Namur, Meck Island and elsewhere as required.

Contactor Support Services

• Electro-magnetic frequency control, surveillance, and analysis;

• Timing reference, synchronization, and control;

• Ordnance receipt, inventory, handling, and storage;

• Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment receipt, inventory, and control;

• Calibration, repair, and maintenance of TMDE;

• Operations, maintenance, and engineering services in support of RTS: and

• Assistance in coordinating with USAG-KA for support to RTS O&M and I&M.

Milestones

The anticipated contract award date will support a 90 day transition period (beginning on/about December 1, 2017) with full performance beginning March 1, 2018.

D. INFORMATION SOUGHT

Please provide information as requested below in an Abode pdf white paper format via an electronic email attachment. The electronic email submittal shall not exceed 15 one-sided 8.5"x11" pages with a text font of Arial, font size 12. The submitted information shall not contain classified or proprietary information and shall be clearly marked "NO CLASSIFIED/PROPRIETARY INFORMATION."

1. Please identify your company, business size, and core competencies; please also include the full company name and relevant point of contact(s) (to include name, position, telephone number, and email address). The anticipated NAICS Code is 541712, with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees.

7. Please discuss what contract fee incentive(s) arrangement(s) (if any) your company recommends to ensure successful performance of critical contract functions.

9. Please discuss what risks (if any) your company sees to successful contract execution and your company recommendations to mitigate those risks.

END OF NOTICE

Files

File	Type	Posted
Set_4_QandA.pdf	PDF	Jul 5, 2017
Set_3_QA_FBO_format.pdf	PDF	Jun 13, 2017
Attachment_13_-_RETS_GFE-.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	May 24, 2017
Attachment_15_-_RETS_Labor_Categories-.pdf	PDF	May 24, 2017
Set_2_QA_FBO.pdf	PDF	May 24, 2017
Exhibit_C_-_Subject_Invention_Reporting_Instructions.pdf	PDF	May 24, 2017
RETS_Draft_RFP_(DRFP)_19APR2017.pdf	PDF	Apr 19, 2017
Attachment_01_-_RETS_Draft_PWS,_Ver_2.pdf	PDF	Apr 19, 2017
Questions_and_Answers_Set_1.pdf	PDF	Apr 19, 2017
List_of_Attendees_-_RETS_ROC-H_Site_Visit_Feb_15-16,_2017.pdf	PDF	Mar 1, 2017
List_of_Attendees-RETS_Kwaj_Site_Visit_Jan_24-27,_2017.pdf	PDF	Feb 14, 2017
Attachment_03_-_RETS_DSL.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_14_-_RETS_GFI.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_04_-_RETS_CDRLS_Enclosure_1.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_17_-_Preaward_Survey_of_Prospective_Contractor_Accounting_System_Checklist.docx	DOCX document	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_15_-_RETS_Labor_Categories.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_05_-_UDS.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_13_-RETS_GFE.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Feb 10, 2017
Exhibit_A_-_RETS_CDRLs.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
RETS_Draft_RFP_(DRFP).pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Exhibit_B_-_Data_Rights_and_Intell_Property_Instructions.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_16_-_RETS_SAMPLE_TD.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_01_-_RETS_PWS.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
Attachment_02_-_RETS_PRS.pdf	PDF	Feb 10, 2017
RETS_Draft_CDRLS_Enclosure_1.pdf	PDF	Jan 19, 2017
RETS_Draft_Government_Furnished_Information_(GFI).pdf	PDF	Jan 19, 2017
RETS_Draft_DSL.pdf	PDF	Jan 19, 2017
RETS_Draft_DD_1423s.pdf	PDF	Jan 19, 2017
RETS_SAMPLE_TD_-_APPROVED_FOR_PUBLIC_RELEASE.pdf	PDF	Dec 19, 2016
Draft_Section_L_and_M_(16_Dec_2016).pdf	PDF	Dec 16, 2016
AMENDMENT_8_-_ATTACHMENT_1.docx	DOCX document	Nov 22, 2016
RETS_DD_1423_17OCT2016.pdf	PDF	Oct 22, 2016
RETS_Labor_Category_Descriptions_21OCT16.pdf	PDF	Oct 22, 2016
Draft__RETS_Incentive_Clause.pdf	PDF	Oct 22, 2016
RETS_GFE_List_14OCT2016.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Oct 22, 2016
Reagan_Test_Site_PWS_30SEP2016_DRAFT_-_APPROVED_FOR_RELEASE_RELEASE.pdf	PDF	Oct 12, 2016
Reagan_Test_Site_PRS_30SEP2016_DRAFT_-_APPROVED_FOR_PUBLIC_RELEASE.pdf	PDF	Oct 12, 2016
RETS_DRAFT_PWS_29AUG2016_-_APPROVED_FOR_PUBLIC_RELEASE.pdf	PDF	Sep 1, 2016
RETS_DRAFT_Labor_Categories_31AUG2016.pdf	PDF	Sep 1, 2016
Reagan_Test_Site_PWS_01March_2016V2.pdf	PDF	Mar 2, 2016

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Notice history

Notice	Type	Posted
Kwajalein Atoll, Reagan Test Site (RTS) Engineering and Technical Services (RETS) Award	Award Notice	Jul 6, 2017
This notice Latest solicitation	Solicitation	Nov 4, 2015
U. S. Army Kwajalein Atoll Garrison Acquisition Approach Announcement	Special Notice	Sep 1, 2015
This is a request for information (RFI) only - this RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes. Original	Pre-Solicitation	Mar 20, 2015

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