Training Systems Contract (TSC) IV release of Draft RFP Questions and Responses

The attached file contains the TSC IV Draft RFP Questions and Responses, inclusive of the questions and responses that were released on 13 July 2017. The next posting for this solicitation is intended to be the formal RFP. The Government is no longer accepting questions related to the Draft RFP. The next opportunity to submit questions will be after the formal RFP is released.

This posting includes the briefing slides presented at the TSC IV Pre-Solicitation Conference held on 10 July 2017, the attendees at the TSC IV Pre-Solicitation Conference held on 10 July 2017, and the Questions and Answers submitted through 7 July 2017 with the exception of one question that is being researched. The answer to that question will be released in the next posting. Questions submitted from 10 July 2017 through 14 July 2017 are anticipated to be released next week..

This posting includes the briefing slides presented at the TSC IV Pre-Solicitation Conference held on 10 July 2017, the attendees at the TSC IV Pre-Solicitation Conference held on 10 July 2017, and the Questions and Answers submitted through 7 July 2017 with the exception of one question that is being researched. The answer to that question will be released in the next posting. Questions submitted from 10 July 2017 through 14 July 2017 are anticipated to be released next week.

The TSC IV Draft RFP and Attachments are included in this announcement.
A pre-solicitation conference discussing the Draft RFP will be held in Orlando, FL on Monday, 10 July 2017 from 1300-1700. Registration is required to attend the pre-solicitation conference and attendance is limited to 2 members per company. To register, send an email to David Kors (david.kors@navy.mil) with the name of your company and the names of the attendees no later than 6 July 2017. Should room capacity be met, the Government will attempt to make alternate arrangements to accommodate the overflow crowd. However due to space availability and fire code restrictions, the Government may not be able to accommodate all desired participants.
Early registration is recommended.
Upon review of the draft RFP, Offerors may submit questions using Attachment L-1 to David Kors (david.kors@navy.mil) no later than 5 July 2017.
Location of the pre-solicitation conference:
Partnership III Building, Room 321
3100 Technology Parkway
Orlando, FL 32826
Any questions regarding this announcement should be made to David Kors via email (david.kors@navy.mil).
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The TSC IV Draft RFP and Attachments are included in this announcement.



A pre-solicitation conference discussing the Draft RFP will be held in Orlando, FL on Monday, 10 July 2017 from 1300-1700. Registration is required to attend the pre-solicitation conference and attendance is limited to 2 members per company. To register, send an email to David Kors (david.kors@navy.mil) with the name of your company and the names of the attendees no later than 6 July 2017. Should room capacity be met, the Government will attempt to make alternate arrangements to accommodate the overflow crowd. However due to space availability and fire code restrictions, the Government may not be able to accommodate all desired participants.

Early registration is recommended.



Upon review of the draft RFP, Offerors may submit questions using Attachment L-1 to David Kors (david.kors@navy.mil) no later than 5 July 2017.



Location of the pre-solicitation conference:



Partnership III Building, Room 321

3100 Technology Parkway

Orlando, FL 32826



Any questions regarding this announcement should be made to David Kors via email (david.kors@navy.mil).

The TSC IV Draft RFP is planned to be released in late June / early July. A pre-solicitation conference will be held approximately 2 weeks after release of the Draft RFP. More information as to the date and location of the pre-solicitation conference will be released when available..

The TSC IV Draft RFP is planned to be released in late June / early July. A pre-solicitation conference will be held approximately 2 weeks after release of the Draft RFP. More information as to the date and location of the pre-solicitation conference will be released when available.

The TSC IV Industry Day Attendees List is hereby posted..

The TSC IV Industry Day Attendees List is hereby posted.

Attached are the Industry Day Questions and Answers and the Draft Statement of Work (SOW). At this time, the Government is not soliciting feedback pertaining to these documents and will not answer questions specific to the information provided. Offerors should not interpret these documents as providing the evaluation criteria for the forthcoming solicitation. A draft RFP, inclusive of Sections L and M, is planned for release in May. The Government will solicit feedback after release of the Draft RFP..

Attached are the Industry Day Questions and Answers and the Draft Statement of Work (SOW). At this time, the Government is not soliciting feedback pertaining to these documents and will not answer questions specific to the information provided. Offerors should not interpret these documents as providing the evaluation criteria for the forthcoming solicitation. A draft RFP, inclusive of Sections L and M, is planned for release in May. The Government will solicit feedback after release of the Draft RFP.

The attached slides are from the TSC IV Industry Day as presented 15 March, 2017.
Questions and answers submitted during the Industry Day event are planned to be posted within the next couple weeks.
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The attached slides are from the TSC IV Industry Day as presented 15 March, 2017.



Questions and answers submitted during the Industry Day event are planned to be posted within the next couple weeks.

Due to the overwhelming response for Industry Day, the Government will be providing an additional identical briefing to accommodate as many Industry partners as possible on Wednesday, March 15.
Registration will still begin at 0730.
The first 100 people to arrive will attend the first brief at 0800.
A second briefing will be given at 0915 for additional industry members that exceed the 100 person room capacity. You must be registered by 0900 for the second briefing at 0915.
One-on-one meetings will still take place as scheduled beginning at 1015..

Due to the overwhelming response for Industry Day, the Government will be providing an additional identical briefing to accommodate as many Industry partners as possible on Wednesday, March 15.



Registration will still begin at 0730.



The first 100 people to arrive will attend the first brief at 0800.



A second briefing will be given at 0915 for additional industry members that exceed the 100 person room capacity. You must be registered by 0900 for the second briefing at 0915.



One-on-one meetings will still take place as scheduled beginning at 1015.

The TSC IV scope will be similar in nature to the scope of TSC III. The attached executive summary provides additional information. Further scope information will be discussed at the Industry Day briefing.
At this time, the Government has reached room capacity and is unable to accept further registration for attendance at Industry Day or one-on-ones.
Please contact David Kors at david.kors@navy.mil with any questions..

The TSC IV scope will be similar in nature to the scope of TSC III. The attached executive summary provides additional information. Further scope information will be discussed at the Industry Day briefing.



At this time, the Government has reached room capacity and is unable to accept further registration for attendance at Industry Day or one-on-ones.



Please contact David Kors at david.kors@navy.mil with any questions.

The following information supplements the previous Industry Day announcement.
An Industry Day schedule and questionnaire are attached. If attending a one-on-one meeting, please be prepared to discuss these questions. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is planned for release by 10 March 2017. The Government briefing will include discussion about the TSC IV requirements and planned contracting strategy. Contractors will also have an opportunity to submit questions to be answered in an open forum.
Industry Day sign in and registration will be from 0730-0800 on 15 March. A maximum of two (2) US Citizens may attend for each company. The Government briefing will begin promptly at 0800. The location of the event is the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) Bishop conference room located on the Naval Support Activity campus at 3051 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826.
Due to limited parking in the Tech Point I/II (TPl/ll) parking lot, please park in large parking lot across the street from TPII (on the corner of Science Drive and Technology Parkway). The TP I/II parking lot is authorized parking for occupants only. Vehicles do not need to pass through the security gates to access this lot.
Requests for a one-on-one meeting are due to David Kors by 1700 EST on 8 March. The contract specialist will contact each company with their assigned one-on-one time on 9 March 2017. If you have requested a one-on-one but have not received a time on this date please contact david.kors@navy.mil.
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The following information supplements the previous Industry Day announcement.



An Industry Day schedule and questionnaire are attached. If attending a one-on-one meeting, please be prepared to discuss these questions. A draft Statement of Work (SOW) is planned for release by 10 March 2017. The Government briefing will include discussion about the TSC IV requirements and planned contracting strategy. Contractors will also have an opportunity to submit questions to be answered in an open forum.



Industry Day sign in and registration will be from 0730-0800 on 15 March. A maximum of two (2) US Citizens may attend for each company. The Government briefing will begin promptly at 0800. The location of the event is the Air Force Agency for Modeling and Simulation (AFAMS) Bishop conference room located on the Naval Support Activity campus at 3051 Technology Parkway, Orlando, FL 32826.

Due to limited parking in the Tech Point I/II (TPl/ll) parking lot, please park in large parking lot across the street from TPII (on the corner of Science Drive and Technology Parkway). The TP I/II parking lot is authorized parking for occupants only. Vehicles do not need to pass through the security gates to access this lot.



Requests for a one-on-one meeting are due to David Kors by 1700 EST on 8 March. The contract specialist will contact each company with their assigned one-on-one time on 9 March 2017. If you have requested a one-on-one but have not received a time on this date please contact david.kors@navy.mil.

Industry Day Announcement for Training Systems Contract (TSC) IV.

Industry Day Announcement for Training Systems Contract (TSC) IV