Remote Control Unit (RCU) Production

1.  This is a synopsis for the Remote Control Unit (RCU) Production solicitation prepared in accordance with the format in      Subpart 19.8 and 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.  Interested 8(a) participants to request a copy of the solicitation as expeditiously as possible since the solicitation will be issued without further notice.  The solicitation number FA8307-24-R-B040 will be issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP), under the Small Business Administration 8(a) Program, Part 19.8. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Cryptologic and Cyber Systems Division's Contracting Office (AFLCMC/HNCK), Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA)-Lack land TX, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-04 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20230720.

2.  Notice to offerors: Funds are not presently available for the effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any cost.

3.  This is a 100% Set-Aside for Small Business in the 8(a) Program in accordance with FAR 19.8. Detailed technical data and drawings will be available upon request. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334290. The size standard is 800 Employees IAW FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Nov 2020). If a firm believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement, it may identify their interest and capability to the Contract Specialist within seven (7) days of this publication.  Those interested firms must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a) or woman owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned.  An AFLCMC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition.  Before consulting the Ombudsman, concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution.  IAW AFFARS 5352.20 1-9101, the AFLCMC Ombudsman is Deputy Director, Acquisition Excellence & Program Execution Directorate at AFLCMC/AQ-AZ Workflow (email: ASCA@us.af.mil) or at 937-255-5512/DSN 785-5512, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.       

4.  The US Air Force is seeking to acquire the following items:

                Training Manuals

                Training

                Production of 888 RCUs

                Spare Parts

5.  The RFQ requirements are as follows:

• Delivery: 12 Month Base Period plus two (2) twelve (12) month options for a total Period of Perfomance of 36 months
• Inspection/Acceptance: Destination
• FOB: Destination
• Payment must be processed electronically through WAWF
• Prices are valid for 90 days.

5.  The Government will award a single contract resulting from this RFP in accordance with the responsible offeror whose offer is the lowest priced technically acceptable.

6.  Interested 8(a) participants to request a copy of the solicitation as expeditiously as possible since the solicitation will be issued without further notice upon SBA acceptance of the requirement for the section 8(a) program.  To request a copy of the solicitation, please send an email to Ethan.Hardin at ethan.hardin@us.af.mil, Roberta Wilson at roberta.wilson@us.af.mil,  and Brooke Carpino at brooke.carpino@us.af.mil.