Sheppard Trainer Maintenance

Added: Dec 16, 2014 4:46 pm

Update (16 Dec 14)
Attached to this update is Round 3 of Questions and Answers for the final RFP. 

Added: Dec 09, 2014 5:31 pm

Update (9 Dec 14) Amendment 0001 to Final RFP
Attached to this update is Amendment 0001 to the Final Request for Proposal.

The purpose of the Amendment is to:

-- 1. Remove FAR clause 52.245-1, Alternate I.
-- 2. Incorporate revision to the Performance Work Statement, Section J Attachment 1, page 3BA-3, GITA Paint Scores for December 2014.
-- 3. Incorporate change in past performance recency. Recency was increased from three (3) years to five (5) years. Change found in Sections L and M paragraphs L.5.3 and M.5.2.
-- 4. Extend receipt of offer due date from 3:00PM CST 19 Dec 14 to 3:00PM CST 5 Jan 15.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Added: Dec 05, 2014 5:08 pm

Update (5 Dec 14)
Attached to this update is Round 2 of Questions and Answers for the final RFP.

Added: Dec 03, 2014 10:45 am

Update (3 Dec 14)
Attached to this update are the minutes from the Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit held 18-19 Nov at Sheppard AFB.

Added: Nov 25, 2014 5:26 pm

Update (25 Nov 14)
Attached to this update is Round 1 of Questions and Answers for the final RFP.   
 

Added: Nov 14, 2014 4:19 pm

Update (14 Nov 14) FINAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

Attached to this update is the final RFP.  Proposals are due 19 Dec 14, no later than 3:00 p.m. central standard time.

Attached summaries of changes (RFP & PWS summaries) are not all-inclusive.  It is the responsibility of all service providers to refer to the final RFP and all Section J attachments for an all-inclusive understanding of any and all changes.

Also, attached is a subcontracting plan checklist the Government will utilize during subcontracting plan evaluations in accordance with Section L, paragraph L.3.4.5.

Utilize RFP attachment 12, Solicitation Question and Comment Sheet, to submit all comments and questions in accordance with Section L, paragraph L.2.1.

Added: Nov 14, 2014 2:32 pm
Update (14 Nov 14)
Attached to this update is additional Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit information (directions, map, caution statement). 

Added: Nov 07, 2014 11:00 am
UPDATE (7 Nov 14)
Attached to this update are additioanl responses to comments and questions regarding the draft RFP posted on 3 Sep 14.

Added: Oct 31, 2014 3:04 pm

UPDATE (31 Oct 14) 
Update Item #1.  Attached to this update is an invitation to register and attend the Pre-Proposal Conference and Site Visit at Sheppard AFB, 18-20 Nov.  Refer to invitation for registration instructions/requirements.

Update Item #2.  The Government anticipates releasing the final RFP at the beginning of November.

Added: Oct 08, 2014 9:12 am

UPDATE (8 Oct 14)
Attached to this update are responses to comments and questions regarding the draft RFP posted on 3 Sep 14.

Added: Sep 19, 2014 12:38 pm
UPDATE (19 Sep 14)
Attached to this update is the listing of equipment requiring proof load testing.  Reference draft PWS questions and answers posted 14 Aug 14, tracking number "dPWS-T-02".

Added: Sep 12, 2014 10:45 am UPDATE (12 Sep 14)
See attached revised Q&A from yesterday's update which did not provide a full view of Government responses to dPWS-T-07 and dPWS-T-09. 

Added: Sep 11, 2014 5:08 pm

UPDATE (11 Sep 14) 
Update Item #1.  Attached to this update is a second round of responses to questions regarding the draft PWS posted on 16 Jul 14. 

Upate Item #2.  The Government anticipates release of a final RFP in mid/late Oct with an anticipated time for proposal preparation of approximately 40-50 days.

Added: Aug 14, 2014 2:12 pm Modified: Sep 03, 2014 4:03 pmTrack Changes

UPDATE (14 Aug 14)
Attached to this update are responses to the questions and comments received in response to the draft PWS posting on 16 Jul 14.

Added: Sep 03, 2014 3:40 pm Modified: Sep 03, 2014 4:03 pmTrack Changes

UPDATE (3 Sep 14)
DRAFT Request for proposal (RFP)
DISCLAIMER
This is NOT a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.  Do NOT submit a proposal as a result of this DRAFT posting.

PURPOSE OF DRAFT POSTING
The purpose of this posting is to obtain industry feedback regarding content structure, any foreseen issues, and suggestions for potential improvements to this Draft RFP for Sheppard Trainer Maintenance.  Feedback received will not be disclosed outside this agency.  See attached Draft RFP. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Utilize the attached Solicitation Question and Comments Sheet (RFP attachment 12) when submitting comments/questions/concerns.  Give as much information as deemed necessary to help facilitate the exchange.  Include follow-on comments, questions or concerns to ensure the entire subject matter can be addressed initially. 

Submit all feedback no later than 1200 CST, 16 Sep 14 to audrey.talamantez@us.af.mil and michael.corrigan.2@us.af.mil.  To support timely responses, please submit feedback as soon as possible.

NOTE: The Government is working to set-up and hold a pre-performance conference, with site visit, at Sheppard AFB at either the end of September or beginning of October.  More information to follow via FBO update.
 

Added: Sep 03, 2014 3:40 pm

UPDATE (3 Sep 14)
DRAFT Request for proposal (RFP)
DISCLAIMER
This is NOT a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.  Do NOT submit a proposal as a result of this DRAFT posting.

PURPOSE OF DRAFT POSTING
The purpose of this posting is to obtain industry feedback regarding content structure, any foreseen issues, and suggestions for potential improvements to this Draft RFP for Sheppard Trainer Maintenance.  Feedback received will not be disclosed outside this agency.  See attached Draft RFP. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Utilize the attached Solicitation Question and Comments Sheet (RFP attachment 12) when submitting comments/questions/concerns.  Give as much information as deemed necessary to help facilitate the exchange.  Include follow-on comments, questions or concerns to ensure the entire subject matter can be addressed initially. 

Submit all feedback no later than 1200 CST, 16 Sep 14 to audrey.talamantez@us.af.mil and michael.corrigan.2@us.af.mil.  To support timely responses, please submit feedback as soon as possible.

NOTE: The Government is working to set-up and hold a pre-performance conference, with site visit, at Sheppard AFB at either the end of September or begining of October.  More information to follow via FBO update.
 

Added: Aug 14, 2014 2:12 pm UPDATE (14 Aug 14)
Attached to this update are responses to the questions and comments received in response to the draft PWS posting on 16 Jul 14.

Added: Jul 16, 2014 11:33 am Modified: Jul 16, 2014 11:43 amTrack Changes  

UPDATE (16 Jul 14)
The Government will solicit this requirement for Sheppard Trainer Maintenance under full and open competition.  Posting of a draft Request for Proposal is anticipated in the near future. 

 
UPDATE (16 Jul 14)
DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
DISCLAIMER
This is NOT a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.  Do NOT submit a proposal as a result of this DRAFT posting.

PURPOSE OF DRAFT POSTING
The purpose of this posting is to obtain industry feedback regarding content structure, any foreseen issues, and suggestions for potential improvements to this DRAFT Performance Work Statement for Sheppard Trainer Maintenance. 

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Please utilize the attached "STM Draft PWS - Q&A Form" for all questions, comments, and/or suggestions.  Time permitting, all relevant question will be answered and uploaded in a future attachment to this posting.  There will be no company identifying information in a question and answer posting.

SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Submit all feedback via email to each of the point of contact(s) referenced below, no later than 1200 CST, 30 Jul 14:

Audrey Talamantez, audrey.talamantez@us.af.mil, and Capt Michael Corrigan, michael.corrigan.2@us.af.mil

Added: Jul 16, 2014 11:33 am  

UPDATE (16 Jul 14)
The Government will solicit this requirement for Sheppard Trainer Maintenance under full and open competition.  Posting of a draft Request for Proposal is anticipated in the near future. 

UPDATE (16 Jul 14)

DRAFT PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DISCLAIMER
This is NOT a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.  Do NOT submit a proposal as a result of this DRAFT posting.

PURPOSE OF DRAFT POSTING
The purpose of this posting is to obtain industry feedback regarding content structure, any foreseen issues, and suggestions for potential improvements to this DRAFT Performance Work Statement for Sheppard Trainer Maintenance. 

RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS
Please utilize the attached "STM Draft PWS - Q&A Form" for all questions, comments, and/or suggestions.  Time permitting, all relevant question will be answered and uploaded in a future attachment to this posting.  There will be no company identifying information in a question and answer posting.     

SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS/QUESTIONS
Submit all feedback via email to each of the point of contact(s) referenced below, no later than 1200 CST, 30 Jul 14:

Audrey Talamantez, audrey.talamantez@us.af.mil, and Capt Michael Corrigan, michael.corrigan.2@us.af.mil

Added: Mar 05, 2014 3:27 pm

Sources Sought -- Sheppard Trainer Maintenance

PURPOSE OF REQUEST
The purpose of this Sources Sought is to obtain information regarding the availability, capability, and interest of qualified sources, large and small businesses, to perform a potential requirement.    Responses received will be used for market research purposes only and will not be disclosed outside this agency.  The main North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the requirement is 811219 - Other Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and the main applicable small business size standard is $19 million in annual gross receipts.

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 338th Specialized Contracting Squadron is seeking capabilities statements concerning trainer maintenance services to be performed at Sheppard Air Force Base (AFB) in Witchita Falls, Texas.  The requirement supports the 82nd Training Wing (TRW) technical training courses at Sheppard AFB, as well as the United States Air Force 359th Training Squadron (TRS), Detachment 1, Aircraft Structural Maintenance courses at Naval Air Station Pensacola.  With over 60,000 graduates per year and nearly 1,000 technical training courses, the 82 TRW delivers the most diverse training mission within the Air Education and Training Command. 

The service provider (SP) shall be responsible for maintaining, at all times, all 82 TRW training equipment in training ready status, meaning all training equipment must be ready at a moment's notice to meet training objectives.  Trainer maintenance services require maintenance support for approximately 6,300 training assets. 

The SP shall perform scheduled and unscheduled on and off equipment maintenance for: weapons systems, civil engineering (CE) equipment, Ground Instructional Training Aircraft (GITA), trainers and support equipment (including powered and non-powered aerospace ground equipment (AGE)), historical/static display exhibits, test measurement & diagnostic equipment (TMDE), and munitions inspection maintenance and storage.  All maintenance shall be performed in accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 21-101, AFI 21-101 AETC Supplement 1, SAFBI 21-208, applicable AF/AETC/Wing/Base directives, plans, support agreements and all applicable equipment and general support technical orders (TO) and data directives. 

The SP must possess a wide range of capabilities to meet the multiple technical fields of this requirement (i.e., munitions, CE, AGE, GITA, etc.).  Maintenance and other services to be performed include, but are not limited to: repair, overhaul, servicing, inspection, calibration, equipment /component removal, installation, replacement, corrosion control, washing, fabrication, testing, troubleshooting, operational checks, and modifications.  This list of maintenance and services shall be performed on the following systems: 

·         Ground Instructional Training Aircraft, 13 Mission Design Series (MDS), 60 Estimated Aircraft

·         Historical/static display aircraft, 13 MDS, 14 Total Aircraft

·         Civil Engineering trainers/support equipment

·         Powered and Non-powered AGE

·         Nuclear certified munitions trailers

·         Weapons release

·         Survival equipment

·         Engine support equipment

·         Inert Egress trainer/support equipment

·         Avionics systems

·         Pneudraulics systems (Including the ability to manufacture and test flexible hoses and testing of tubing assemblies associated with these systems)

·         Aircraft propulsion/support equipment (to include engine/component preservation prior to shipping IAW TO 2J-1-18 and Engine/component packaging (can/decan) IAW TO 2J-1-18)

·         Fuels maintenance

·         Ground Instructional Training Aircraft fuel systems (tank entry not required)

·         Fabrication Metals Technology/Structural Maintenance, (Including fabrication, welding, cleaning and testing of metal, wood, fiberglass, etc. components for trainers, GITA, historical/static displays, and support equipment)

·         Aircraft electrical and environmental systems

·         Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robotics Maintenance

·         Battery Maintenance

·         Test, Measurement & Diagnostic Equipment

·         Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on munitions

·         Munitions inspections

·         Munitions storage functions 

·         Pickup, delivery, troubleshooting, repair, modification, inspection and servicing of all support equipment to include Powered and Non-powered AGE

·         Munitions support for the 80th Flying Training Wing

CAPABILITY STATEMENT / INFORMATION SOUGHT
It is requested that vendors respond to this Sources Sought in sufficient detail regarding their capabilities and capacity to satisfy the requirement above.  Interested parties' submissions shall be limited to four (4)single-sided pages with no less than 11-point font. The following information is requested:

1. Company Information:
       a. Company Name
       b. Address
       c. Point of Contact (POC) Name
       d. POC Telephone Number
       e. POC E-mail address

2. Primary place of business (Private/Commercial or Government Sector)

3. Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code

4. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number

5. Business Size (i.e. Small Business, Other than Small)

6. Socio-Economic status (i.e. 8(a), HUBZone, veteran-owned, women-owned, etc.)

7. Approximate annual gross revenue

8. NAICS code(s) the company usually performs under

9. Describe company's capabilities to finance, mobilize, and manage a diverse and complex trainer maintenance contract as described above under "Description of Services"

10. Describe contracts performed with a similar scope and magnitude using a-g below:
       a. Contract title
       b. Contract number
       c. Contract period of performance
       d. Contract type
       e. Contract value 
        f. Description
       g. Point of contact

11. Company's core competency 

12. Company's desired role in the performance of the requirement (Prime/subcontractor/other (describe))

13. Select one of the following four options that best represent your company's intent/interest in proposing if a solicitation were released: Little Interest, Somewhat Interested, Very Interested, Definitely Interested.  Explain company's selection

14. Based on similar experience, please provide recommendations on realistic small business subcontracting percentage goals for this requirement

DISCLAIMER
This is NOT a request for proposal, request for quote, or invitation for bid.  This Source Sought notice is NOT to be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals, nor will any award be made as a result of this Sources Sought. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this request for information.  Contact with Government personnel, other than those specified in this Sources Sought, by potential offerors or their employees regarding this requirement is not permitted.

SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Submit responses in writing via email to each of the following point of contact(s) as soon as practicable, but no later than 12:00 p.m. CST on 7 Apr 14:

Audrey Sitterly, audrey.sitterly.1@us.af.mil, and Capt Michael Corrigan, michael.corrigan.2@us.af.mil