AMENDMENT 0002- Screening Information Request for Controller Training Solutions

The purpose of amendment 0001 is to provide Government responses to industry questions regarding FAA SIR 693KA8-19-R-00006 (see attachment entitled, 693KA8-19-R-00006 - QA Matrix).
The FAA is also issuing 693KA8-19-R-00006 Amendment 0001, which updates SIR Sections C, F, L, M, and Attachments J-2 and L-4. Updated SIR Sections and Attachments are attached to this announcement.
This amendment adds NAICS code 611519, Other Technical and Trade Schools.
A full description of SIR changes is included on pages 2-3 of the attached 693KA8-19-R-00006 - Amendment 0001 document. Please note that the date and time for proposal submissions remains unchanged.
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1. This is a Request for Offer (RFO)/Screening Information Request (SIR) for air traffic controller training and training related support services at the FAA’s Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, and Air Traffic Control facilities throughout the United States. Required services include:
• Program Management
• Training Support at the FAA Academy and ATC Facilities including:
o Classroom Training
o Simulation/Laboratory Training
o Monitoring of Student Progress
• Training Development, Maintenance, and Revision
• Air Traffic Training Program Support
• Administrative Support
• Innovation Support
The period of performance of this effort is seven (7) years, consisting of a one (1) year base period and 6 (six) one (1) year option periods.
2. The FAA will conduct a full and open competition for the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) requirements described in the SIR. There is no set-aside restriction and both large and small businesses may participate in this RFO/SIR. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 611430, Professional and Management Development training and the associated small business size standard is S11M.
3. The Government anticipates awarding one contract resulting from this RFO/SIR. Should it decide to do so, the Government reserves the right to make multiple awards or to not make an award resulting from this solicitation. The Government will not pay for the information solicited, nor reimburse the Offeror for any costs incurred in the preparation of, or the submission of, any response to this RFO/SIR.
4. The date and time for receipt of proposals is July 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Proposal submissions must be in accordance with Section L of the SIR. Proposals received after the due date and time for receipt of proposals will be considered late and may not be evaluated in accordance with AMS 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals. If all requested information is not furnished, the vendor's response may be determined unacceptable.
5. The date and time for receipt of questions/comments regarding this RFO/SIR is May 9, 2019 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Questions/comments must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at wanda.mundy@faa.gov in accordance with SIR Section L.
For reference, the following are the previous FAA Contract Opportunities website postings made for the CTS procurement:
- Market Survey - # 29955, dated April 20, 2018
- Market Survey Amendment 1 (Responses to Vendor Questions) - #29955-0001, dated May 14, 2018
- Market Survey Amendment 2 (Interested Parties List) - #29955-0002, dated June 26, 2018
- Draft Screening Information Request - #31927, dated November 15, 2018
- Update â€" Draft Screening Information Request Industry Day - #32520, dated February 1, 2019
- Update 2 - Draft Screening Information Request Industry Day - #3520-0001, dated February 25, 2019
If you're viewing this announcement from a source other than Federal Aviation Administration Contract Opportunities (FAACO), visit https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/33677 to view the original announcement.
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1. This is a Request for Offer (RFO)/Screening Information Request (SIR) for air traffic controller training and training related support services at the FAA’s Academy in Oklahoma City, OK, and Air Traffic Control facilities throughout the United States. Required services include:
• Program Management
• Training Support at the FAA Academy and ATC Facilities including:
o Classroom Training
o Simulation/Laboratory Training
o Monitoring of Student Progress
• Training Development, Maintenance, and Revision
• Air Traffic Training Program Support
• Administrative Support
• Innovation Support
The period of performance of this effort is seven (7) years, consisting of a one (1) year base period and 6 (six) one (1) year option periods.
2. The FAA will conduct a full and open competition for the Controller Training Solutions (CTS) requirements described in the SIR. There is no set-aside restriction and both large and small businesses may participate in this RFO/SIR. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 611430, Professional and Management Development training and the associated small business size standard is S11M.
3. The Government anticipates awarding one contract resulting from this RFO/SIR. Should it decide to do so, the Government reserves the right to make multiple awards or to not make an award resulting from this solicitation. The Government will not pay for the information solicited, nor reimburse the Offeror for any costs incurred in the preparation of, or the submission of, any response to this RFO/SIR.
4. The date and time for receipt of proposals is July 1, 2019 at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. Proposal submissions must be in accordance with Section L of the SIR. Proposals received after the due date and time for receipt of proposals will be considered late and may not be evaluated in accordance with AMS 3.2.2.3-14, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Submittals. If all requested information is not furnished, the vendor's response may be determined unacceptable.
5. The date and time for receipt of questions/comments regarding this RFO/SIR is May 9, 2019 at 4:00 PM Eastern Time. Questions/comments must be submitted to the Contracting Officer at wanda.mundy@faa.gov in accordance with SIR Section L.
For reference, the following are the previous FAA Contract Opportunities website postings made for the CTS procurement:
- Market Survey - # 29955, dated April 20, 2018
- Market Survey Amendment 1 (Responses to Vendor Questions) - #29955-0001, dated May 14, 2018
- Market Survey Amendment 2 (Interested Parties List) - #29955-0002, dated June 26, 2018
- Draft Screening Information Request - #31927, dated November 15, 2018
- Update â€" Draft Screening Information Request Industry Day - #32520, dated February 1, 2019
- Update 2 - Draft Screening Information Request Industry Day - #3520-0001, dated February 25, 2019
If you're viewing this announcement from a source other than Federal Aviation Administration Contract Opportunities (FAACO), visit https://faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/33273 to view the original announcement.
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