Research and Development Integrated Space Experiments (RISE)

FA9453-18-R-0003 has been amended as outlined below:

Update Section L, Paragraph 2.1.6. Communications (The information is in red bold font in the document FA9453-18-R-0003 Amendment 2 and copy and pasted below)

2.1.6 Communications

During the source selection, exchanges of source selection information between the Government and Offerors shall be controlled by the CO. The CO has determined that either mailed hard copies or electronic communication is appropriate. Email may be used to transfer information between the Government and the Offerors, only if the email can be sent encrypted and includes "Source Selection Information - See FAR 2.101 & 3.104" in the Subject line. Mailed documents shall be marked "For Official Use Only" and "Source Selection Information (See FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104")," addressed to the CO as shown below:

Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/RVKVI Attn: Ambros Montoya
TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY
3550 Aberdeen Ave SE Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776

Or, if hand carrying source selection information, the Offeror will need to coordinate in advance the date and time with the Contracting Officer. Coordination will be completed via email with Ambros Montoya at ambros.montoya@us.af.mil and the information will be delivered to:

Air Force Research Laboratory, AFRL/RVKVI
3550 Aberdeen Ave SE, Bldg 592 (Main Entrance on the East side of the building)
Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5776

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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) thanks industry for its questions related to the Research and Development Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) Request for Proposal (RFP) posted to FBO on 22 May 2018. Please find the Government's response in the attached MS Excel spreadsheet (Comment Resolution Matrix) and RFP Amendment 1 attached. Below is a summary of changes. Changes in Attachment 8, Section L, are identified in red color.
Summary of Changes

Section L - Attachment 8:

- Page 14, paragraph 2.4 Distribution: Changed name from Mr. John Griego to Ms. Jaclyn Torres.

- Page 16, paragraph 4.1 Volume Organization: The following documents were organized and included in the following outline:
5. Corroborating Documentation
6. Resumes for Key Personnel
7. Glossary

- Page 28, Para 5.4.2, Table 1 (Sample): Cost Summary by Cost Element: Deleted references to CLIN numbers and added "X" to OFY.

- Page 29, paragraph 5.4.4 Schedule of Materials - Task Order 0003 Only: Deleted reference to "CLIN 0005" and "CLIN."

- Page 31, paragraph 5.4.11 Baselined Costs by CLIN (Varies by Task Order): Deleted reference to CLIN 0005 under Task Order 0003

Model Contract:

- Page 3, CLIN 0005, Section B Descriptive Data:

From:
This CLIN is for material purchases in support of CLIN 0001. All material purchases shall be approved by the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to purchase. All items over $20,000 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Contractor shall supply three (3) quotes as proof of cost/price reasonableness to the Contracting Officer. Material purchases shall be paid on a cost reimbursable basis. Materials are baselined for Task Orders 0001 and 0002 and materials shall be priced for Task Order 0003. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Materials.

To:
This CLIN is for material purchases in support of CLIN 0001. All material purchases shall be approved by the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to purchase. All items over $20,000 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Contractor shall supply three (3) quotes as proof of cost/price reasonableness to the Contracting Officer. Material purchases shall be paid on a cost reimbursable basis. Materials are baselined for Task Orders 0001 and 0002 and the materials cost/price shall be included in CLIN 0001 for Task Order 0003. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Materials.

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Added: Jun 08, 2018 6:12 pm The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) thanks industry for its questions related to the Research and Development Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) Request for Proposal (RFP) posted to FBO on 22 May 2018.  Please find the Government's response in the attached MS Excel spreadsheet (Comment Resolution Matrix) and RFP Amendment 1 attached. Below is a summary of changes. Changes in Attachment 8, Section L, are identified in red color. 

Summary of Changes

Section L - Attachment 8:

- Page 14, paragraph 2.4 Distribution: Changed name from Mr. John Griego to Ms. Jaclyn Torres.

- Page 16, paragraph 4.1 Volume Organization: The following documents were organized and included in the following outline:
5. Corroborating Documentation
6. Resumes for Key Personnel
7. Glossary

- Page 28, Para 5.4.2, Table 1 (Sample): Cost Summary by Cost Element: Deleted references to CLIN numbers and added "X" to OFY.

- Page 29, paragraph 5.4.4 Schedule of Materials - Task Order 0003 Only: Deleted reference to "CLIN 0005" and "CLIN."

- Page 31, paragraph 5.4.11 Baselined Costs by CLIN (Varies by Task Order): Deleted reference to CLIN 0005 under Task Order 0003

Model Contract:

- Page 3, CLIN 0005, Section B Descriptive Data:

From:
This CLIN is for material purchases in support of CLIN 0001. All material purchases shall be approved by the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to purchase. All items over $20,000 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Contractor shall supply three (3) quotes as proof of cost/price reasonableness to the Contracting Officer. Material purchases shall be paid on a cost reimbursable basis. Materials are baselined for Task Orders 0001 and 0002 and materials shall be priced for Task Order 0003. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Materials.

To:
This CLIN is for material purchases in support of CLIN 0001. All material purchases shall be approved by the Government Program or Task Order Manager prior to purchase. All items over $20,000 shall be approved by the Contracting Officer. In addition, the Contractor shall supply three (3) quotes as proof of cost/price reasonableness to the Contracting Officer. Material purchases shall be paid on a cost reimbursable basis. Materials are baselined for Task Orders 0001 and 0002 and the materials cost/price shall be included in CLIN 0001 for Task Order 0003. See Section L for the Government-provided baselined amounts for Materials.

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The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Research and Development Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) acquisition.

Mission and Background

The RISE contract will support the Air Force's Space Superiority Service Core mission requirements and Space Enterprise Vision growth areas by providing concept design, development, integration, test and evaluation of new space technologies, innovative, engineering prototypes, and new employment concepts. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division, working with the other technical divisions within the directorate, conducts innovative research and development of ground, high-altitude balloon, near-space, and spaceflight experiments. Research and development activities include mission analyses, systems engineering, integration and testing of components and subsystems through system-level integration and test, and execution of experiment mission operations.

The objective of this contract is to provide the required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the Space Vehicles Directorate's mission.

The RISE acquisition is a small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 541715 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250.

Address any questions you may have about this solicitation to the CO. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall notify the CO by 4:00p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on 01 June 2018 with supporting rationale, as well as the remedies the Offeror is asking the CO to consider as related to the omission or error. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion. Please submit all questions and comments in writing via e-mail utilizing the MS Excel spreadsheet provided herein.

The items below may be obtained through special request to the CO. Requested items will be sent via AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange.
1. RISE Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (Form DD254)
2. RISE Base Support Lists
3. Specific numbers of security billets per Task Order

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Added: May 22, 2018 3:21 pm The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division (RVE) Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Research and Development Integrated Space Experiments (RISE) acquisition.

Mission and Background

The RISE contract will support the Air Force's Space Superiority Service Core mission requirements and Space Enterprise Vision growth areas by providing concept design, development, integration, test and evaluation of new space technologies, innovative, engineering prototypes, and new employment concepts. The Air Force Research Laboratory's Space Vehicles Directorate, Integrated Experiments and Evaluation Division, working with the other technical divisions within the directorate, conducts innovative research and development of ground, high-altitude balloon, near-space, and spaceflight experiments. Research and development activities include mission analyses, systems engineering, integration and testing of components and subsystems through system-level integration and test, and execution of experiment mission operations.

The objective of this contract is to provide the required research, engineering, and technical management for performing space technology analysis, development, integration, experimentation, demonstration, and evaluation in support of the Space Vehicles Directorate's mission.

The RISE acquisition is a small business set-aside. The applicable NAICS code is 541715 with a Small Business Size Standard of 1,250.

Address any questions you may have about this solicitation to the CO. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall notify the CO by 4:00p.m. Mountain Daylight Time on 01 June 2018 with supporting rationale, as well as the remedies the Offeror is asking the CO to consider as related to the omission or error. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussion. Please submit all questions and comments in writing via e-mail utilizing the MS Excel spreadsheet provided herein.

The items below may be obtained through special request to the CO. Requested items will be sent via AMRDEC Safe Access File Exchange.

1. RISE Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification (Form DD254)
2. RISE Base Support Lists
3. Specific numbers of security billets per Task Order