Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS)

Closed Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA480122R0001
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Woman-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
611512 Flight Training
Place of performance
Holloman AFB, New Mexico 88330, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

This solicitation is for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS) services, issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command. The contractor will be required to provide various personnel in support of remotely piloted aircraft training, including a Site Lead, Simulated Mission Operator, Simulator Tactical Programmer, Integrated Mission Developer, and Administrative Support roles. The contract has a 5-year period of performance from February 2025 to January 2030, with pricing structured as firm-fixed-price. The Government may also execute optional contract line items to increase the number of supported daily events. Offers are due in response to this solicitation, which was issued on February 1, 2023. All questions must be submitted in writing by December 19, 2022, with answers to be posted within a week.

This is a Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside solicitation. The incumbent contractor is The Rockhill Group, Inc. (TRG), which has a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the RPA Administrative and Simulator Support Employee Association (RASSEA) that established the applicable wage rates. The estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the place of performance is Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico.

Notice text

12 versions

Update #12 · Latest ·

NOTICE #10 (29 October 2024)

TO: Those offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition.

Amendment 0008 has been posted and requires review and acknowledgment. 

END NOTICE #10 (29 October 2024)

NOTICE #9 (18 October 2024)

TO: Those offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition.

Amendment 0007 has been posted and requires review and acknowledgment. 

END NOTICE #9 (18 October 2024)

NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

The Government continues evaluation of offerors and will be issuing a bridge contract to the incumbent until evalautions are completed.  At this time, there is no estimated award date.

END NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

NOTICE #7 (14 June 2023)

Amendment 0006, Add Federally mandated Clause FAR 52.204-27.

A suspense of 20 June 2023 at 1630 MST is established to sign and return SF30 Amd 0006 to acknowledge the change in solicitation. 

END NOTICE #7

NOTICE #6 (20 January 2023)

No more questions will be addressed.  All documents currently posted contain sufficient information for offerors to submit highly qualified proposals.

As a reminder: 1) answers to questions are supplemental information for the solicitation; 2) do not alter solicitation documents; and 3) it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure your proposal has been received.

END NOTICE #6

NOTICE #5 (13 January 2023)

Amendment 0005, updates PWS (there is no Amendment 0004)

Updated Q&As are posted with 1 attachment

END NOTICE #5

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with  4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #11 ·

NOTICE #9 (18 October 2024)

TO: Those offerors that have not been eliminated from the competition.

Amendment 0007 has been posted and requires review and acknowledgment. 

END NOTICE #9 (18 October 2024)

NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

The Government continues evaluation of offerors and will be issuing a bridge contract to the incumbent until evalautions are completed.  At this time, there is no estimated award date.

END NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

NOTICE #7 (14 June 2023)

Amendment 0006, Add Federally mandated Clause FAR 52.204-27.

A suspense of 20 June 2023 at 1630 MST is established to sign and return SF30 Amd 0006 to acknowledge the change in solicitation. 

END NOTICE #7

NOTICE #6 (20 January 2023)

No more questions will be addressed.  All documents currently posted contain sufficient information for offerors to submit highly qualified proposals.

As a reminder: 1) answers to questions are supplemental information for the solicitation; 2) do not alter solicitation documents; and 3) it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure your proposal has been received.

END NOTICE #6

NOTICE #5 (13 January 2023)

Amendment 0005, updates PWS (there is no Amendment 0004)

Updated Q&As are posted with 1 attachment

END NOTICE #5

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with  4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #10 ·

NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

The Government continues evaluation of offerors and will be issuing a bridge contract to the incumbent until evalautions are completed.  At this time, there is no estimated award date.

END NOTICE #8 (22 June 2023)

NOTICE #7 (14 June 2023)

Amendment 0006, Add Federally mandated Clause FAR 52.204-27.

A suspense of 20 June 2023 at 1630 MST is established to sign and return SF30 Amd 0006 to acknowledge the change in solicitation. 

END NOTICE #7

NOTICE #6 (20 January 2023)

No more questions will be addressed.  All documents currently posted contain sufficient information for offerors to submit highly qualified proposals.

As a reminder: 1) answers to questions are supplemental information for the solicitation; 2) do not alter solicitation documents; and 3) it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure your proposal has been received.

END NOTICE #6

NOTICE #5 (13 January 2023)

Amendment 0005, updates PWS (there is no Amendment 0004)

Updated Q&As are posted with 1 attachment

END NOTICE #5

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with  4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #9 ·

NOTICE #7 (14 June 2023)

Amendment 0006, Add Federally mandated Clause FAR 52.204-27.

A suspense of 20 June 2023 at 1630 MST is established to sign and return SF30 Amd 0006 to acknowledge the change in solicitation. 

END NOTICE #7

NOTICE #6 (20 January 2023)

No more questions will be addressed.  All documents currently posted contain sufficient information for offerors to submit highly qualified proposals.

As a reminder: 1) answers to questions are supplemental information for the solicitation; 2) do not alter solicitation documents; and 3) it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure your proposal has been received.

END NOTICE #6

NOTICE #5 (13 January 2023)

Amendment 0005, updates PWS (there is no Amendment 0004)

Updated Q&As are posted with 1 attachment

END NOTICE #5

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with  4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #8 ·

NOTICE #6 (20 January 2023)

No more questions will be addressed.  All documents currently posted contain sufficient information for offerors to submit highly qualified proposals.

As a reminder: 1) answers to questions are supplemental information for the solicitation; 2) do not alter solicitation documents; and 3) it is the offeror's responsibility to ensure your proposal has been received.

END NOTICE #6

NOTICE #5 (13 January 2023)

Amendment 0005, updates PWS (there is no Amendment 0004)

Updated Q&As are posted with 1 attachment

END NOTICE #5

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with  4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #7 ·

NOTICE #5 (13 January 2023)

Amendment 0005, updates PWS (there is no Amendment 0004)

Updated Q&As are posted with 1 attachment

END NOTICE #5

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with  4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #6 ·

NOTICE #4 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0003, updates PWS & Addendums

Q&As are posted with  4 attachments

END NOTICE #4

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #5 ·

NOTICE #3 (06 January 2023)

Amendment 0002, extending the proposal due date, updating PWS and adding Atch 2.1, WD is posted. (total - 4 attachments)

The Q&As will be posted NLT 9 Jan 2023.

END NOTICE #3

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #4 ·

IMPORTANT NOTICE #2: (29 December 2022)

Due to the number of questions received and to provide adequate responses, it is taking longer than expected to commplete.  The Q&As will be posted as soon as possible. Also, an amendment shall be posted extending the proposal due date.  Please note the upcoming admendment will need acknowledged.

END NOTICE #2

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #3 ·

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #2 ·

IMPORTANT NOTICE: (05 December 2022)

Due to a software issue, the solicitation PIID number has changed from FA480122R0001 to FA480123R0002. A new solication, with the updated number will be posted via Amendment 0001.  Offerors are required to return the solicitation with the updated  PIID number.

END NOTICE

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Update #1 ·

Official solicitation is posted.  Please review ALL attachments.

Notice:  Anticapted Site Visit is cancelled. No Site Visit will be conducted.

Q&As:  All questions must be submitted in writing by 19 December 2022 at 1600 MST.  Answers should be posted within a week.

Files

File Type Posted
Issued SF30 Sol. Amendment FA480123R0002-0008.pdf PDF
SF1449 (conformed thru Amd 0008).pdf PDF
Atch 2.1 WD 2015-5455 Rev 25 dated 22 Jul 2024.docx DOCX document
Issued SF30 Sol. Amendment FA480123R00020007.pdf PDF
Atch 2 WD CBA-2017-10828 Rev 3 dated 12 Aug 2024.pdf PDF
SF1449 (conformed thru Amd 0007).pdf PDF
Atch 3 NCIC Base Access dated 14 Jun 2024.pdf PDF
SF1449(conformed thru Amd 0006).pdf PDF
SF30 Amd FA480123R0002-0006.pdf PDF
SF30 Amd FA480123R0002-0005.pdf PDF
Atch 1_RPATS_PWS (Rev12Jan23)_Amd 0005.docx DOCX document
SF1449(conformed thru Amd 0005).pdf PDF
SATCC Coverage Graphic.pdf PDF
Final updated QA(137)posted 13Jan23.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
Final QA(136)posted 6Jan23.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
QA Atch 2-RPATS Device Graphic.pdf PDF
Atch 1_RPATS_PWS (Rev9Jan23)_Amd 0003.docx DOCX document
QA Atch 3-redacted-Signed_ETP_for_TM_3.pdf PDF
Addendums to 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 (Instruc. & Eval)Amd0003.docx DOCX document
SF30 Amd FA480123R0002-0003.pdf PDF
SF1449(conformed thru Amd 0003).pdf PDF
QA Atch 4-AETC MQ9 IQT Syllabus 10 Aug.pdf PDF
QA Atch 1-Typical Single Squadron Schedule.pdf PDF
Atch 2.1, WD 2015-5455 Rev 20_07.19.2022_Amd 0002.docx DOCX document
SF30 Amd FA480123R0002-0002.pdf PDF
SF1449(conformed thru Amd 0002).pdf PDF
Atch 1_RPATS_PWS (Rev22Dec22)_Amd 0002.docx DOCX document
Addendums to 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 (Instruc. & Eval)Adm0001.DOC DOC document
SF30 Amd FA480123R0002-0001.pdf PDF
Solicitation - FA480123R0002 (Amd 0001).pdf PDF
Atch 2 WD CBA-2017-10828 Rev 2 dtd 12-17-2019.pdf PDF
Attch_1.1_RPATS_Bid_Sheet.xlsx XLSX spreadsheet
draft DD 254 - RPATS FY23.pdf PDF
Atch 1_RPATS_PWS (8Mar22)_signed.pdf PDF
Atch 4 PP Information Sheet (PPIS).docx DOCX document
Solicitation - FA480122R0001.pdf PDF
Atch 5 RPATS Govt ME dtd 30Sep22..pdf PDF
Atch 3 5-pg NCIC_Base access_05Apr22_Amd 0001.pdf PDF
Addendums to 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 (Instruc. & Eval)Rev1.DOC DOC document
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Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest solicitation Solicitation
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS) Pre-Solicitation
Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Support (RPATS) Original Special Notice

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