AFICA Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) V

Added: Aug 13, 2015 4:28 pm The principal place of performance for the majority of TOs is Hurlburt Field, FL and Cannon AFB, NM. Each TO will specify the place of performance.

Added: May 21, 2015 12:33 pm

AMENDMENT 05

This solicitation amendment is to incorporate revised Attachment 1 to remove ODC from Labor Rate calculation.

This ends the Q&A session on this RFP. Proposals are due 3 June 2015.

Offeror must acknowledge amendment on its proposal.

Added: May 19, 2015 9:59 am AMENDMENT 04
This solicitation amendment is to revise Attachment 1 and Attachment 6 to match labor categories for Engineer identified in Attachment 3, page 2.

Proposal due date changed to 3 June 2015.

Added: May 13, 2015 4:44 pm

AMENDMENT 03
The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Amendment 03 to the RFP dated 16 April 2015 and to provide response to additional question(s) received from the industry.

Added: May 11, 2015 12:23 pm AMENDMENT 02
The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate Amendment 02 to the RFP dated 16 April 2015 and to provide response to additional questions received from the industry.

Added: May 04, 2015 5:36 pm

The purpose of this notice is to incorporate Amendment 01 to the RFP dated 16 April 2015 and to provide government responses to questions received from the industry.

Proposal due date is changed from 18 May 2015 to 26 May 2015 at 3:00PM CST.

Added: Feb 09, 2015 2:38 pm Modified: Mar 11, 2015 8:44 amTrack Changes

SCHEDULE UPDATE for FA0021-15-R-0004:  A Revised DRAFT RFP with Q&A answers is anticipated for release on 23 Feb, 2015.  The Final RFP release date has been changed to 26 Mar, 2015 with an expected 30 day suspense for proposals due NLT 27 Apr 2015.

Added: Feb 09, 2015 2:38 pm Modified: Feb 19, 2015 4:51 pmTrack Changes

SCHEDULE UPDATE for FA0021-15-R-0004:  A Revised DRAFT RFP with Q&A answers is anticipated for release on 23 Feb, 2015.  The Final RFP release date has been changed to 6 Mar, 2015 with an expected 30 day suspense for proposals due NLT 3 Apr 2015.

Added: Feb 09, 2015 2:38 pm

SCHEDULE UPDATE for FA0021-15-R-0004:  The Final RFP release date has been changed to 19 Feb, 2015 with an expected 30 day suspense for proposals due NLT 23 March 2015.

Added: Dec 19, 2014 8:06 am Modified: Dec 19, 2014 8:24 amTrack Changes SCHEDULE UPDATE for FA0021-15-R-0004:   The Final RFP is expected release not later than Tuesday, 3 Feb, 2015 with a 30 day suspense for proposals due NLT 3 Mar, 2015.  There will NOT be an Industry Day for this acquisition.  Expect Q&A responses by 16 Jan, 2015.

Submit any questions or comments regarding this notification via e-mail to the Contracting Officer Major Martin Muniz at martin.muniz@us.af.mil and the Contracting Specialist Mr. Kurt Buchanan at kurt.buchanan.1@us.af.mil.

Added: Dec 19, 2014 8:06 am SCHEDULE UPDATE for FA0021-15-R-0004:   The Final RFP is expected release not later than Tuesday, 3 Feb, 2014 with a 30 day suspense for proposals due NLT 3 Mar, 2014.  There will NOT be an Industry Day for this acquisition.  Expect Q&A responses by 16 Jan, 2014.

Submit any questions or comments regarding this notification via e-mail to the Contracting Officer Major Martin Muniz at martin.muniz@us.af.mil and the Contracting Specialist Mr. Kurt Buchanan at kurt.buchanan.1@us.af.mil.

Added: Nov 14, 2014 11:28 am FBO Pre-solicitation Notice
FA0021-15-R-0004 (Draft RFP and follow-on for previous FBO RFI posting, FA0021-14-R-0007)

NOTE: This is not an official solicitation notice and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government will not pay for any information prepared or provided by interested parties.

PURPOSE OF NOTICE: This is a notice that Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA) 765th Specialized Contracting Flight (SCONF) supporting Headquarters Air Force Special Operations Command (HQ AFSOC) at Hurlburt Field, FL anticipates releasing a Total Small Business Set-Aside Request for Proposal (RFP) under Solicitation Number FA0021-15-R-0004 with RFP release date anticipated before the end of the first quarter, FY15. The title for this anticipated solicitation is Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) V and is for Advisor & Assistance Services (A&AS) (ref FAR Part 37.2) at HQ AFSOC. SETA V will provide various A&AS and Non-A&AS support to HQ AFSOC directorates and other Special Operations Forces (SOF) activities.

This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (DRFP). The purpose of this DRFP is to provide prospective offerors an opportunity to evaluate and challenge any element of the DRFP and recommend changes that may improve the documents or increase the likelihood of you submitting a proposal. We encourage early review of the draft, and request you send questions or comments you may have to us promptly so we may review them during the period prior to RFP release date. Questions or comments on the DRFP shall be submitted by Noon CST on 28 NOV 2014; and the Government will post the questions/answers to FedBizOpps.gov. To ensure your questions are answered promptly, please type “SETA V DRFP Question/Comment” in the subject line of your email. Be sure to include the document name, page number, paragraph or other related information for easy identification, and include contact information in case we need any clarifications on your question.

SCOPE OF CONTRACT: HQ AFSOC has a continuing requirement for contract support for both A&AS and Non-A&AS services. SETA V A&AS support includes: Management and Professional Support Services; Studies, Analyses, and Evaluations; and Engineering and Technical Services; plus other Non-A&AS services necessary to support the mission. All HQ AFSOC directorates are considered primary using activities for this contract effort; however, other organizations and agencies assigned to directly support, or be supported by, HQ AFSOC may require similar A&AS or Non-A&AS services on an "as needed" basis; i.e., 1st Special Operations Wing (Hurlburt Field), 24th Special Operations Wing (Hurlburt Field), 27th Special Operations Wing (Cannon AFB), and other AFSOC supported SOF entities.

GENERAL CONTRACT WORK: The Basic Contract Performance Work Statement (PWS) will define general Task Order (TO) requirements and a list of mission descriptions for the various HQ AFSOC directorates (or functional areas) which may need support. The general nature of the work to be performed for any HQ AFSOC directorate shall be specifically identified at the TO level. This requirement mandates that the contractor maintain cognizance of, and expertise in, key technical and programmatic issues regarding the programs assigned to each applicable directorate. The nature of this work will at times demand that the contractor be capable of quick response to tight deadlines. The contractor may be required to analyze position papers, plans or briefings, or may be required to evaluate technical issues on short notice.

SERVICES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Assist in all management services and support within HQ AFSOC, Surgeon General's (SG) directorate and administration office space; assist in services necessary to support AFSOC's Military Housing Privatization Initiative; assist in support of U.S. Air Force (USAF), U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and other-agency small and large Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS); assist in the Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (SUAS) program in support of AFSOC units to include Close Air Support (CAS) simulator operations, SUAS pilot, SUAS simulator operations and SUAS instructor duties on local and off- station ranges; provide support to HQ AFSOC/A3T training, weapons and tactics programs, including cradle to grave requirements for training and tactics for each weapon system; provide support in operations management, to include functions related to current operations, scheduling and training in order to meet contingency commitments; provide professional support, assistance, advice, or training and academic support for the efficient and effective management and operation of Plans and Programs (A8) and Logistics (A4) organizations, activities, or systems; perform analysis and planning activities in support of the Special Tactics (ST) combat force, focusing on two major areas: operations and training analysis; assist in ensuring USAF SOF personnel are properly organized, trained, and equipped by performing a wide range of research, analysis, and administrative activities in support of the USAF SOF mission; provide program management and technical support for the acquisition and sustainment of the different weapon systems for AFSOC; and, conduct analysis, research, training development, instruction, and support to implement and sustain the required elements of the AFSOC tactics program to ensure that the command's crews are prepared to conduct operations in austere and hostile environments.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Interaction with medical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and support/assist to identify potential issues requiring medical research; and support transition of results to operational missions; provide specialized program knowledge and technical guidance to HQ AFSOC/SG and other commanders/directorates on program implementation, administration, effectiveness, and evaluation of this program; support HQ AFSOC at Hurlburt Field, Florida and provide day-to-day project management support to HQ AFSOC. Services shall include providing technical advice, tracking action items, monitoring and reporting project status, arranging and attending meetings, recording/writing minutes, and updating databases/ web pages; includes establishing and managing information processes for UAS; design and development of UAS training materials; assessment and recommendations for regulatory guidance to support a UAS program; implementation and sustainment of UAS program management processes; formulation of doctrine and concepts of operations (CONOPS) utilizing various UAS classes; and facilitating overarching guidance with respect to airspace management, de-confliction, and integration into theaters of operation; provide personnel and other services to assist withSUAS pilot and instructor duties, operator maintenance of SUAS, simulator operations, and limited training of Air Force or other joint agency personnel in accordance with pertinent USSOCOM, USAF, AFSOC, 1 SOW, 24 SOW, 27 SOW and applicable squadron directives; management support of deficiencies/needs identification of the implementation of, and upgrades to, training devices; courseware; tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP), for current and emerging missions and weapon systems; review, consolidate, analyze, and document significant trends and lessons learned from ongoing contingency/wartime operations and continually evaluate strategic and performance plans based on this analysis; duties include preparation and staffing of headquarters-level position, background papers, briefings and executive level summaries; briefing Senior USAF Leaders; reviewing classified documents and providing analysis for plans and position papers; preparing formal responses to Joint Staff and Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD) taskings regarding SOF operational matters; and performing duties in the Air Force Operations Center during crises or exercises; develop policies, procedures, and planning related to capability requirements, and operational test and evaluation (OT&E); aid in the conversion of AFSOC concepts, roles, and missions into qualitative operational requirements for the different weapon and support systems, and assist in evaluating weapon system capabilities to meet Joint Operational Requirements Document (JORD) requirements, including unique avionics systems and associated weapon system interfaces; conduct information management; develop, maintain and update aircrew training courseware; and maintain, update and instruct tactician training courseware; include information technology consulting services, such as information technology architecture design and capital programming, investment control support services, software services such as implementing a web-based and commercial off-the-shelf software product that is an integral part of a consulting services contract.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 31-501, Personnel Security Program Management, the following is required for both classified and unclassified efforts. Unclassified requirements requiring access to the Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNet) will require a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) as a minimum. Classified requirements (Secret & Top Secret) require the contractor to have the minimum clearance/investigation National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit Check (NACLC) for Secret and SSBI for Top Secret (TS) access and TS/ Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Employees working TS/SCI tasks shall be capable of being cleared for applicable Special Access Program (SAP) in-briefs in limited time. Contractor employees requiring clearances must have the clearances in place prior to beginning work or accessing classified information. The contractor shall submit a visit request to the using organization's security manager via the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) system prior to start of each contract action.

CONTRACTOR INSTALLATION ACCESS REQUIREMENTS: Contractor personnel will be issued the Common Access Card (CAC) per Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), which mandates policy for a common identification standard for all Federal employees and contractors. The Contractor Verification System (CVS) is the primary source used for issuance of the CAC. The contractor shall provide a copy of the applicable security clearances to the Contracting Officer Representative and the using organization's Trusted Agent for verification in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) system prior to start of each contract action. Unit-appointed trusted agents will enter personnel data into CVS after verifying a contractor has as a minimum of a (NACI) or equivalent national security clearance (NACLC).

GENERAL INFORMATION: This acquisition is set-aside for small business under NAICS 541330 utilizing Standard Size Code of $38.5M. Note - at least 50 percent or more of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the prime’s small business concern (FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting). The Government anticipates issuing three (3) Effective Indefinite-Delivery / Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts and two (2) On-Ramp IDIQ Contracts on a firm-fixed price basis with cost-reimbursable line items for travel and materials. In accordance with FAR 16.504c(2)(i)(B) the Source Selection Authority (SSA) may elect to award only one contract or none if, after the evaluation of offers, it is determined that only one offeror or none are capable of providing the services required at the level of quality required. Period of Performance: This basic contract ordering period shall not exceed a total of 5-years from contract award date; with an additional 12 months for Task Order period of performance completion beyond the expiration date of the basic contract ordering period. Period of performance for task under basic contract will be specified at the Task Order level Total basic contracts estimated ceiling amounts value shall not exceed $45M inclusive of all Task Order awards over the five-year period. A Task Order for the minimum guarantee of $3K per contractor will be awarded at time of contract award to accommodate a post-award conference and specific deliverables required under SETA V.

Contracting method will be in accordance with FAR Part 15, DFARS 215; and AFFARS 5315. The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. Source Selection Procedures will be in accordance with DoD Source Selection Procedures and AFFARS 5315.3 - Source Selection Procedures. This is not an RFP and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract. The Government will not pay for any information prepared or provided by interested parties.

Interested Small Business concerns are encouraged to submit to the Contracting Office their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's anticipated requirement. In addition, the Small Business concerns are highly encouraged to submit any questions or comments regarding the Draft RFP NLT Noon CT 28 NOV 2014 via e-mail to the Contracting Officer Major Martin Muniz at martin.muniz@us.af.mil and the Contracting Specialist Mr. Kurt Buchanan at kurt.buchanan.1@us.af.mil.