Small Business Acquisition & Sustainment Tool (SbAST)

Added: Aug 04, 2009 2:41 pm Modified: Aug 21, 2009 2:30 pmTrack Changes

The Small Business Acquisition & Sustainment Tool (SbAST) is intended to meet the needs of AFMC Program Directors and Single Managers for speed and flexibility by providing a multi-dimensional task ordering capability, and sufficient ceiling and scope for command (AFMC) - wide usage. SbAST is intended to be an optional contracting tool that will effectively provide acquisition and sustainment support for all Air Force managed weapon systems and support systems, line replaceable units, shop replaceable units and components. SbAST will establish the means for the procurement of requirements to include modifications (hardware & software) for the enhancement of reliability, serviceability, maintainability, and performance. Additionally, the program/contract(s) will include, improved/expanded form/fit/function development programs, procurement of previously owned aircraft, depot partnering opportunities, and maintenance. SbAST may include spares and repairs which qualify as critical, limited and/or contingency and sole source services to a SbAST contractor.  In addition, services that are not reasonably severable from the development, modification or depot maintenance efforts may be included.


SbAST does not include Military Construction (MILCON), Civil Engineering, Base Operating Support (BOS) or Commercial Items. In addition, SbAST will not be used for new development programs.



Anticipate issuance of a multiple award, indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract estimated at $402 million with an ordering period of five (5) years consisting of a three year (36 month) basic contract period and one, two-year (24 Month) option period .  Additional information regarding this program can be found at the following website: http://www.robins.af.mil/library/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=11544



The anticipated contract type will be a Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract containing Time and Materials, Fixed Price/Labor Hour, and Cost Reimbursement line items. The Request For Proposal is being released on or about 31 August 2009 and closes on or about 27 October 2009.  Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.  Proposals received will be evaluated using the Technically Acceptable-Performance/Price Tradeoff source selection technique. Only written or faxed responses received directly from the requestor are acceptable. No telephone requests.