Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT)

Added: Aug 18, 2017 2:52 pm  

Special Notice

Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer (SAVT)

Synopsis:

This Special Notice is ISSUED for the purpose of announcing a planned Industry Day for on 01 September 2017 for the upcoming SAVT source selection.  The intent of Industry Day is to help communicate the Government's requirements to industry for the solicitation for the support of the SAVT, projected to be release 25 August 2017 (subject to change).

Participation is strictly voluntary and will not affect any company's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released.

The SAVT solicitation will be a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 541512.  However, Program Management Training Systems (PMTRASYS) SAVT Project Management Team cordially invites all companies to attend to facilitate any teaming arrangements.

Response Instructions:

Companies wanting to participate in this opportunity must submit a reservation request via email to carrie.burton.ctr@usmc.mil. PHONE RESERVATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.  Reservation email shall utilize the title "SAVT Reservation".

A restriction of three persons per company shall be imposed.  Reservation email SHALL contain in the body: 1) company name, 2) Full name of proposed attendees (maximum 3 per company), 3) contact info (email and phone) of ALL proposed attendees. 

Reservations (or substitutions) requested will be accepted until 1200 local time Orlando, 29 August 2017.   In addition, attendees SHALL NOT be substituted after closing date/time of reservation requests.

Logistics:

This itinerary is subject to change to accommodate operational/training requirements.

See below for Camp Lejeune Base Access Information.  Unless the individual is registered in RAPID GATE, with valid CAC cards for Camp Lejeune, the MCBCL Pass & ID Requirements apply and Offerors will need to obtain a temporary pass.  All Contractors should ensure they bring a valid Drivers License, current Vehicle Registration, Proof of Insurance, and Letter of Employment from Company.  Those drivers utilizing a rental car need to provide their rental contract in lieu of vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

The  Visitor Center is at the main gate, Holcomb Blvd stay in the far right hand lane for the visitor's center parking lot. If needed, please arrive at the visitor center and process your access/vehicle pass in sufficient time to have pass issued and completed by 0900 Local Time.

Local base representative and SAVT representative will meet you at the Main Gate  Visitor Center for access sponsorship at 0830 LT. We will depart promptly for the SAVT/OP-2 site at 0900 LT. 

The SAVT site is located in building T-76 at the OP-2 Site on Lyman Road. From the Main Gate proceed to Wison Gate bypass onramp for Sneads Ferry Road, go through the industrial area, approximately 1 mile to the 3rd traffic light. This is Lyman road, turn left and approximately 2 miles down on the left will be a small complex of temporary trailers which house the trainers. The SAVT is the center building.

*Do NOT turn off the hard surface road (Lyman Road) until you get to the trainers. The area on each side of the road is maneuver and impact area.

Schedule:

0830-0900 :    As needed, contractors process access and vehicle pass at the Contractor Visitor Center.

0900:               All visitors will meet at Main Gate Contractor Visitor Center and depart for the SAVT site.

0915-0945       Move to SAVT Site 

1000-1200       Briefing by PCO and tour of training system

1200-1230       Submittal of written questions (questions may also be submitted after up until time/date delineated in any subsequent solicitation.  All questions will be answered via Amendment to the Solicitation under FBO).

1300                End of Site Visit

Administrative:

NO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED

The preceding opportunity is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.

No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of participation in this announcement.

This special announcement is not a Request for Proposals (RFP). Any documentation provided as a result of this announcement is considered draft, and may be subject to change.  No official solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this announcement does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this announcement, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers.

Added: Apr 19, 2017 4:08 pm

Program Manager - Training Systems (PM TRASYS), Marine Corps Systems Command

DRAFT REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) FOR THE SUPPORTING ARM VIRTUAL TRAINER - PRESOLICITATION NOTICE PER FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 5.2

NAICS Code - 541512

PM TRASYS intends to issue a solicitation for the Supporting Arm Virtual Trainer (SAVT).  The below information and attached documentation is provided to industry as a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP).  All information provided as part of this notice, to include all documentation, is subject to change.

ACQUISITION DESCRIPTION:

The SAVT system provides training for Joint Tactical Air Controller (JTACs), Forward Air Controllers (FACs), and Forward Observers (FOs) in the employment of Supporting Arms (SAs) and Close Air Support (CAS).  The SAVT system provides a standardized method for training Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for: Naval Surface Fire (NSF), Tactical Air (TA), Artillery, and Mortar support in joint expeditionary operations.

Requirements for the SAVT base contracts are provided in the SAVT Statement of Work.

Requirements for Task Order 01 are separately detailed in the Draft Task Order 01 Performance Work Statement.

Requirements for Task Order 02 are separately detailed in the Draft Task Order 02 Performance Work Statement.

REQUEST FOR COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

Industry is encouraged to submit comments and recommendations on the attached DRAFT documentation to reginadl.caldwell@usmc.mil no later than 1100 local time Orlando, FL on 02 May 2017.  Submission email shall utilize the title "PM TRASYS SAVT DRAFT response."

The Government intends to release the official RFP no later than June 2017

The following documentation is provided:

•·       DRAFT Base Performance Work Statement (PWS)

•·       DRAFT Task Order 01 Performance Work Statement (PWS)

•·       DRAFT Task Order 02 Performance Work Statement (PWS)

•·       DRAFT Task Order 02 Specification

•·       DRAFT Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL)

NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. NO EXCEPTIONS.

DISCLAIMER:

Response to this announcement is strictly voluntary and will not affect any firm's ability to submit an offer if, or when, a solicitation is released. The requested information does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued. No entitlement to payment by the Government of direct or indirect costs or charges will arise as a result of the submission of information in response to this announcement. The Government shall not be liable for or suffer any consequential damages for any improperly identified proprietary information. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations. Formal notices will be on http://www.fbo.gov/ website.

NO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION SHALL BE PROVIDED

This announcement is the continuation of market research under Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), and IS NOT a Request for Proposals (RFP). No solicitation document exists at this time. Issuance of this notice does not constitute any obligation on the part of the Government to procure these items or to issue a solicitation. In addition, the Government is under no obligation to pay for information submitted in response to this notice, and responses to this notice cannot be accepted as offers. Any documentation or information provided is subject to change.