USN T-34, T-44, T-6 Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Support

12 June 2012

COMPETITION LIBRARY UPDATE:

As a result of changes in DoD Information Assurance requirements, the T-34/44/6 CLS Competition Library has been moved to an alternate website location. This posting provides instructions for access. Library access is restricted to current Offerors for the N00019-10-R-0069 solicitation.

The T-34/44/6 CLS Competition Library is hosted on a Department of Defense (DoD) Information System. Access to the library requires a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or External Certification Authority (ECA) certificate. An ECA certificate can be obtained from IdenTrust, Inc., Operational Research Consultants, Inc. (ORC) or VeriSign, Inc. Additional information on obtaining an ECA certificate is available at http://iase.disa.mil/pki/eca/index.html.

The link to the library is: https://pma273.navair.navy.mil/. Each individual requesting access will be required to have a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or External Certification Authority (ECA) certificate. Click the library link to request access. Once the request information is received, recorded, and validated by the Government, notification of access will be provided via e-mail. If you have any questions regarding library access, please contact Vicki Ganley at vicki.ganley@navy.mil or (301)342-9922.

N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0008 is hereby posted; this amendment removed Section J Area Wage Determination (AWD) Attachments 106-110 and 118 in their entirety and replaced them with new Attachments 106-110, and 118. 

22 APRIL 2011

N00019-R-0069 Amendment 0007 is hereby posted; this Amendment modifies Sections B, C, and L.

29 MARCH 2011

N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0006 is hereby posted; this Amendment establishes the Offer expiration date of 31 October 2011.

27 JANUARY 2011

N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0005 is hereby posted; this amendment is in response to the questions asked by industry and the Government's responses to those questions. Amendment 0005 updates Solicitation Sections H, I and J.

Also posted is the following that has been revised and attached:

Exhibit B Section B CLINS

Attachment 112 - RFP Manning Attachment

Also attached is:

Attachment 121, Solicitation Q&A Matrix dated 01/27/2011

25 JANUARY 2011

N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0004 is hereby posted; this amendment is in response to the questions asked by industry and the Government's responses to those questions.  Amendment 0004 updates Solicitation Section J.

Also posted  is the following that has been revised and attached:

Exhibit B Section B CLINS

Also attached is:

Question and Answer Matrix 24 January 2011

21 January 2011

N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0003 is hereby posted; this amendment is in response to the questions asked by industry and the Government's responses to those questions.  Amendment 0003 updates Solicitation Sections F, J, L, and M.

Also posted are the following that have been revised and attached:

Attachment 1 - PWS 21 January 2011
Exhibit B Section B CLINS
Enclosure 1 Facilities _ CC with Hangar 58 drawing
Enclosure 9 Applicable Documents, Rev 1

Also attached is:

Question and Answer Matrix 20 January 2011
CBA - Ft. Rucker
AWD - Ft. Bragg

13 January 2011

N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0002 is hereby posted; this amendment is in response to the questions asked by industry and the Government's responses to those questions.  Amendment 0002 updates Solicitation Sections B,C,F,G,H,I J, and L. 

Also posted are the following attachments have been revised and attached:

Attachment 1 - PWS dated 13 January 2011
RFP Manning Attachment 112
RFP Price Attachment 113
RFP Price Attachment 114
Exhibit B Section B CLINS

Also attached are:

Question and Answer Matrix
PWS Enclosure 93 - T-6B Notional Delivery Schedule

13 JANUARY 2011

N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0001 is hereby posted to extend proposal due date to 12:00 P.M (EST) on 1 February 2011.  Responses to questions will be poted under N00019-10-R-0069 Amendment 0002.

12 AUGUST 2010 UPDATE:

This update is to serve as offical pre-solicitation notification pursuant to FAR 5.203. Solicitation release is anticipated to be on or about 27 August 2010. Proposal response time is expected to be forty fixe (45) calendar days from solicitation release. Full contract performance is anticipated to commence by 1 April 2011.

The period of performance (POP) for the upcoming requirement will be a total of five (5) years, inclusive of one (1) base period and ninteen (19) quarterly option periods. The contract will not be an indefinite-delivery type contract, which differs from the current T-34/44/6 Aircraft Maintenance and CLS contract, N00019-06-D-0017. The solicitation and resultant contract will include a mix of contract line item types, such as FFP, COST, CPFF, T&M, & LH. The USN intends to include positive and negative performance incentives.

NO DRAFT SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Please continue to monitor this website, as well as the Competition Library at http://pma273competitionlibrary.com.  Thank you.

12/17/2010 OFFICIAL SOLICITATION ISSUANCE 

Solicitation N00019-10-R-0069 for T-34, T-44, and T-6 Aircraft Maintenance and Contractor Logistics Support is hereby issued by the Government. The Solicitation document, Exhibits, and Attachments are posted hereto for interested offerors to retrieve.  Also posted hereto are revised responses to Industry's depot-level maintenance Draft RFP Questions.

Offeror proposals are due NLT 12:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, 25 JANUARY 2011.

The Government will accept questions in response to this Solicitation up through 8:00 AM (EST) on 4 January 2011.  Please send the questions to Vicki Ganley at vicki.ganley@navy.mil and Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil. The Government intends to have all responses back to industry via Amendment to the Solicitation no later than COB on 11 JANUARY 2011.


01/11/2011

The Government will not issue the responses/Amendment to the Solicitation today, 11 January 2011.  The responses/Amendment will be issued as soon as possible, but no later than, 14 January 2011.

12/17/2010 OFFICIAL SOLICITATION ISSUANCE 

Solicitation N00019-10-R-0069 for T-34, T-44, and T-6 Aircraft Maintenance and Contractor Logistics Support is hereby issued by the Government. The Solicitation document, Exhibits, and Attachments are posted hereto for interested offerors to retrieve.  Also posted hereto are revised responses to Industry's depot-level maintenance Draft RFP Questions.

Offeror proposals are due NLT 12:00 PM (EST) on Tuesday, 25 JANUARY 2011.

The Government will accept questions in response to this Solicitation up through 8:00 AM (EST) on 4 January 2011.  Please send the questions to Vicki Ganley at vicki.ganley@navy.mil and Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil. The Government intends to have all responses back to industry via Amendment to the Solicitation no later than COB on 11 JANUARY 2011.

08 DECEMBER 2010 UPDATE

Posted hereto are the Government's answers to the remaining questions (#096 to #164) that were presented by Industry in response to the Draft RFP and the site visits.  There are no unanswered questions remaining.

Also posted hereto is a revised Draft RFP. In addition to the revised Draft RFP, a revised Draft PWS, Draft CDRL, Draft Exhibit B (CLIN structure), and a list of the changes made to the Draft RFP since the initial Draft RFP was issued on 16 September 2010.

Thank you for your continued patience, and we hope that sharing this information assists interested offerors while we continue to wait for the release of the official solicitation. 

There has been a delay in issuing the Solicitation.  

Posted hereto are the attendance lists from the CNATRA site visits held during the week of 25 October 2010 and questions presented by industry in response to the Draft RFP that have been addressed by the Government.  Additional Government responses to the remaining Draft RFP questions will be forthcoming.

Thank you for your continued patience.

13 OCTOBER 2010 UPDATE:

NAVAIR is in receipt of comments and questions in response to the draft solicitation that were due from industry on 24 September 2010.  NAVAIR is presently reviewing each comment and looking to address them by way of clarification or revision to the solicitation and accompanying documents when necessary.  NAVAIR intend's to post a list of the comments or questions (identified anonymously) to FBO, along with NAVAIR's response, upon issuance of the solicitation.

NAVAIR intends to issue the solicitation on or about 10 November 2010, with proposals due forty-five (45) calendar days after date of solicitation issuance. 

In addition, NAVAIR and CNATRA will host industry days/site visits at NAS Corpus Christi, NAS Whiting Field, and NAS Pensacola during the week of 25 October 2010.  Interested offerors shall contact Vicki Ganley at vicki.ganley@navy.mil for additional information and registration instructions.  Registration requests must be submitted to Ms. Ganley by 1200 E.S.T on 19 October 2010. 

Questions presented during the site visits must be written and will be collected at the end of each day by NAVAIR.  NAVAIR and CNATRA do not intend to answer questions at the site visits, but instead intend to post responses via FBO upon issuance of the solicitation.

16 SEPTEMBER 2010 UPDATE:

Attached hereto is the DRAFT SOLICITATION and (most) DRAFT ATTACHMENTS and EXHIBITS.

THIS IS NOT A FORMAL SOLICITATION. IT SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS DRAFT SOLICITATION POSTING. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS DRAFT SOLICITATION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Responses from Industry are encouraged to assist the Government to better clarify the requirement prior to, or shortly after issuance of the FORMAL SOLICITATION. This further clarification will, in turn, assist interested offerors prepare effective and acceptable proposals.  RESPONSES TO THIS DRAFT RFP SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNEMENT CONTRACTS POC BY 1200 EST on 24 SEPT 2010.

In lieu of a physical site visit, the Government loaded maintenance data to the Competition Library at http://pma273competitionlibrary.com/ . The Government has determined this data objectively represents the material condition of the aircraft better than a site visit would.

The Government intends to continue adding attachments that supplement the DRAFT RFP to this FBO announcement and will also continue to add information to the competition library as it comes available.  Interested contractors are encouraged to continue monitoring FBO and the competition library for further details.

THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO ISSUE THE FORMAL SOLICITATION ON OR ABOUT 29 SEPTEMBER 2010. 

13 SEPTEMBER 2010 UPDATE:
The Government intends to issue a DRAFT SOLICITATION on or about 17 September 2010.  Formal Solicitation issuance is intended to be on or about 29 September 2010. 

12 AUGUST 2010 UPDATE:

This update is to serve as offical pre-solicitation notification pursuant to FAR 5.203. Solicitation release is anticipated to be on or about 27 August 2010. Proposal response time is expected to be forty fixe (45) calendar days from solicitation release. Full contract performance is anticipated to commence by 1 April 2011.

The period of performance (POP) for the upcoming requirement will be a total of five (5) years, inclusive of one (1) base period and ninteen (19) quarterly option periods. The contract will not be an indefinite-delivery type contract, which differs from the current T-34/44/6 Aircraft Maintenance and CLS contract, N00019-06-D-0017. The solicitation and resultant contract will include a mix of contract line item types, such as FFP, COST, CPFF, T&M, & LH. The USN intends to include positive and negative performance incentives.

NO DRAFT SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. Please continue to monitor this website, as well as the Competition Library at http://pma273competitionlibrary.com.  Thank you.

9 JULY 2010 UPDATE:
A Technical Library of information directly related to the requirements of the T-34/T-44/T-6 aircraft maintenance and CLS solicitation N00019-10-R-0069 is available to all potential Offerors. The library is located at http://pma273competitionlibrary.com/. The library is not yet complete and will be updated periodically.

To gain access to the technical library, register directly on the PMA273 Competition Library website. Requestors will be required to provide e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and IP addresses. Click the "Create new account" link. This will bring them to the user registration page, which requires them to enter their desired username and an email address to associate with that username. After they click the "Create new account" button on the registration page their account will enter the "Pending Approval" state. The user will receive an email stating that their account request has been received and is pending an administrator's approval. The account will be activated once approved and the requestor will be sent an email with logon instructions.

This is a follow up synopsis to previously posted SOURCES SOUGHT N00421-10-NR-55021. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-273 NAVAL UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT TRAINING SYSTEMS, Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for tasking and equipment required for Organization, Intermediate, and possibly Depot-level aircraft maintenance and logistics support for the USN T-34, T-44 and T-6 trainer aircraft programs. This support is currently being performed under Contract N00019-06-D-0017 awarded to Sikorsky Support Services, Inc (SSSI). In addition, Contract N00019-10-C-0051 was awarded to L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace, LLC to primarily assist SSSI with on-site scheduled maintenance for both T-34 and T-44 to recover Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) FY10 Pilot Throughput Rate (PTR). The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) website is available at http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

There are approximately two hundred and seventy-three (273) T-34 aircraft. The T-34 is a single engine, two-place (tandem seat), unpressurized, low-wing, monoplane manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company. The T-34 aircraft is assigned to CNATRA for various missions at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP), FL, Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF), FL, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC), TX. The T-34 aircraft are also assigned to assorted satellite sites to be used for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) projects, range clearance and coordination, tactical strike observations, pilot proficiency, and as competitive exercise observer platforms at the following satellite sights: NAS Lemoore, CA; MCAS Miramar, CA; NAS Oceana, VA; NAF El Centro, CA; ATTC Fort Rucker, AL; Redstone Army Airfield, Huntsville, AL; NAWCAD Patuxent River, MD; Pope AFB Fayetteville, NC; NASA Cleveland, OH; NASA Edwards AFB, CA; and Fort Eustis, VA.

There are approximately fifty-four (54) T-44 aircraft. The T-44A and T-44C aircraft are twin-engine, pressurized, fixed-wing, five-place monoplanes manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company. The T-44A and T-44C aircraft are identical in airframe and propulsion, but the T-44C avionics have been upgraded to an integrated digital cockpit. The T-44 aircraft is assigned to CNATRA for various missions at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC).

There are approximately forty-two (42) T-6A aircraft and twenty (20) T-6B aircraft. The T-6A/B aircraft are single-engine, two-place (tandem seat), pressurized, low-wing, monoplanes manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. Both aircraft are powered by a PT6A-68 free turbine turboprop engine, flat rated at 1100 shp, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Each aircraft is equipped with two Martin-Baker US16LA ejection seats and On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS). The T-6 is the replacement aircraft for the T-34C. The T-6 aircraft is assigned to CNATRA for various missions at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP), Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC). The T-6 aircraft are also assigned to satellite sites (noted above for T-34), to be used for RDT&E, production integration testing, range clearance and coordination, tactical strike observations, pilot proficiency, and competitive exercise observer platforms.

THE USN NO LONGER INTENDS TO USE SEAPORT-E TO SOLICIT OFFERS FOR THIS EFFORT AND NOW INTENDS TO USE FULL & OPEN COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES VIA FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES USING SOLICITATION NUMBER N00019-10-R-0069. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. SOLICITATION RELEASE IS ANTICIPATED TO BE IN SEPTEMBER WITH INDUSTRY SITE VISITS TO VIEW THE MATERIAL CONDITION OF AIRCRAFT AFTER SOLICITATION RELEASE. FULL PERFORMANCE IS ANTICIPATED TO COMMENCE BY 1 APRIL 2011. Please continue to monitor this website, as well as the NAVAIR open solicitation website at the following URL http://www.navair.navy.mil/doing_business/open_solicitations/index.cfm for updated information as it becomes available.

Attached hereto is a DRAFT version of the Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) and DRAFT associated documents for industry's review and feedback. The Government has incorporated comments provided during previous PMA 273 industry days and one-on-one sessions, and is receptive to additional ideas to further reduce or limit constraining requirements, approaches to reduce risks, and highlight potential safety, quality, technical or contractual problem areas. While the DRAFT PWS is not a DRAFT Solicitation, comments and recommendations pertaining to any part of the upcoming solicitation, including Sections L and M, as well as general comments on a best value basis for award are welcomed, including any concerns, questions, refinements, or suggestions. Comments on instructions for preparing and presenting proposal volumes on cost, past performance and other subjects are also welcomed. The Government expects to use a best value basis for award, and the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) reflects areas of interest and concern to the Government. The PMF represents a more focused means of measuring Contractor performance, and measures alignment with the Navy's objectives of Safety, Quality, Sustainment, Performance and ultimately PTR. The Government is seeking input with respect to the notional incentive arrangement itself, and how best to incentivize meeting PTR, which is a critical component of CNATRA's mission.  The Government solicits comments, recommendations, and questions that might further align and clarify the understanding between the Government and potential offerors, including whether the PMF is understandable and executable.

The period of performance for the upcoming requirement is intended to include at least a base year with one (1) or two (2) one-year options. The final selection of contract types and the scope of work within each type have not been determined at this time. Fixed price elements are likely to be associated with Total Lifecycle Product Support (TLPS), other than conditional maintenance. Cost reimbursement elements are likely to be associated with conditional maintenance and the parts and consumables. The Government expects to project expenditures for the parts and consumable cost reimbursement elements, based on past experience in the procurement of parts and consumables supporting the PWS. Incentive elements are likely to be associated with attainment of performance measured by the PMF. The Government solicits comments, recommendations, and questions regarding contract type, incentive arrangements, and contract line item structure.

The Government invites industry feedback via written comments, recommendations, and questions, which shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on 24 June 2010; however, the Government appreciates earlier written submittals.  Please submit to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.

In addition to the requested written submittals, PMA-273 intends to host one-on-one sessions with industry for those who wish to offer comments and recommendations in person. The intent of the one-on-one sessions is to get meaningful feedback regarding the requirement and the structure of the PWS and PMF. The one-on-one sessions will be held during the week of 14 June 2010 in Patuxent River, MD, and shall not be longer than two (2) hours per session. Attendance for the one-on-one sessions is limited to three attendees per company. This is a no fee event and seating is limited. Contractors are directed not to present proprietary information submitted in writing or presented during the one-on-ones; any information submitted will become Government property and not be returned to the contractor. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation or attending the one-on-one's. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Responses and comments will not be published, nor will they be released.

Any questions concerning this synopsis, and requests for scheduling industry one-on-one's shall be submitted via email to Jessica McGee at Jessica.mcgee@navy.mil. One-on-one's shall be scheduled no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on 9 June 2010.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for award and payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements for CCR may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or by accessing the CCR website at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/. Also, awardees will be required to register for access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment by NAVAIR. Information on self-registration for WAWF can be obtained at https://wawf.eb.mil, additional support concerning WAWF can be accessed by calling the NAVY WAWF Assistance Line 1-800-5559-WAWF (9293).

This is a follow up synopsis to previously posted SOURCES SOUGHT N00421-10-NR-55021. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-273 NAVAL UNDERGRADUATE FLIGHT TRAINING SYSTEMS, Patuxent River, MD has a requirement for tasking and equipment required for Organization, Intermediate, and possibly Depot-level aircraft maintenance and logistics support for the USN T-34, T-44 and T-6 trainer aircraft programs. This support is currently being performed under Contract N00019-06-D-0017 awarded to Sikorsky Support Services, Inc (SSSI). In addition, Contract N00019-10-C-0051 was awarded to L-3 Communications Vertex Aerospace, LLC to primarily assist SSSI with on-site scheduled maintenance for both T-34 and T-44 to recover Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) FY10 Pilot Throughput Rate (PTR). The NAVAIR Freedom of Information Action (FOIA) website is available at http://foia.navair.navy.mil.

There are approximately two hundred and seventy-three (273) T-34 aircraft. The T-34 is a single engine, two-place (tandem seat), unpressurized, low-wing, monoplane manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company. The T-34 aircraft is assigned to CNATRA for various missions at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP), FL, Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF), FL, and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC), TX. The T-34 aircraft are also assigned to assorted satellite sites to be used for Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) projects, range clearance and coordination, tactical strike observations, pilot proficiency, and as competitive exercise observer platforms at the following satellite sights: NAS Lemoore, CA; MCAS Miramar, CA; NAS Oceana, VA; NAF El Centro, CA; ATTC Fort Rucker, AL; Redstone Army Airfield, Huntsville, AL; NAWCAD Patuxent River, MD; Pope AFB Fayetteville, NC; NASA Cleveland, OH; NASA Edwards AFB, CA; and Fort Eustis, VA.

There are approximately fifty-four (54) T-44 aircraft. The T-44A and T-44C aircraft are twin-engine, pressurized, fixed-wing, five-place monoplanes manufactured by Raytheon Aircraft Company. The T-44A and T-44C aircraft are identical in airframe and propulsion, but the T-44C avionics have been upgraded to an integrated digital cockpit. The T-44 aircraft is assigned to CNATRA for various missions at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC).

There are approximately forty-two (42) T-6A aircraft and twenty (20) T-6B aircraft. The T-6A/B aircraft are single-engine, two-place (tandem seat), pressurized, low-wing, monoplanes manufactured by Hawker Beechcraft Corporation. Both aircraft are powered by a PT6A-68 free turbine turboprop engine, flat rated at 1100 shp, manufactured by Pratt & Whitney Canada. Each aircraft is equipped with two Martin-Baker US16LA ejection seats and On-Board Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS). The T-6 is the replacement aircraft for the T-34C. The T-6 aircraft is assigned to CNATRA for various missions at Naval Air Station Pensacola (NASP), Naval Air Station Whiting Field (NASWF) and Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC). The T-6 aircraft are also assigned to satellite sites (noted above for T-34), to be used for RDT&E, production integration testing, range clearance and coordination, tactical strike observations, pilot proficiency, and competitive exercise observer platforms.

THE USN NO LONGER INTENDS TO USE SEAPORT-E TO SOLICIT OFFERS FOR THIS EFFORT AND NOW INTENDS TO USE FULL & OPEN COMPETITIVE PROCEDURES VIA FEDERAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES USING SOLICITATION NUMBER N00019-10-R-0069. NO SOLICITATION DOCUMENT EXISTS AT THIS TIME. SOLICITATION RELEASE IS ANTICIPATED TO BE IN SEPTEMBER WITH INDUSTRY SITE VISITS TO VIEW THE MATERIAL CONDITION OF AIRCRAFT AFTER SOLICITATION RELEASE. FULL PERFORMANCE IS ANTICIPATED TO COMMENCE BY 1 APRIL 2011. Please continue to monitor this website, as well as the NAVAIR open solicitation website at the following URL http://www.navair.navy.mil/doing_business/open_solicitations/index.cfm for updated information as it becomes available.

Attached hereto is a DRAFT version of the Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) and DRAFT associated documents for industry's review and feedback. The Government has incorporated comments provided during previous PMA 273 industry days and one-on-one sessions, and is receptive to additional ideas to further reduce or limit constraining requirements, approaches to reduce risks, and highlight potential safety, quality, technical or contractual problem areas. While the DRAFT PWS is not a DRAFT Solicitation, comments and recommendations pertaining to any part of the upcoming solicitation, including Sections L and M, as well as general comments on a best value basis for award are welcomed, including any concerns, questions, refinements, or suggestions. Comments on instructions for preparing and presenting proposal volumes on cost, past performance and other subjects are also welcomed. The Government expects to use a best value basis for award, and the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) reflects areas of interest and concern to the Government. The PMF represents a more focused means of measuring Contractor performance, and measures alignment with the Navy's objectives of Safety, Quality, Sustainment, Performance and ultimately PTR. The Government is seeking input with respect to the notional incentive arrangement itself, and how best to incentivize meeting PTR, which is a critical component of CNATRA's mission.  The Government solicits comments, recommendations, and questions that might further align and clarify the understanding between the Government and potential offerors, including whether the PMF is understandable and executable.

The period of performance for the upcoming requirement is intended to include at least a base year with one (1) or two (2) one-year options. The final selection of contract types and the scope of work within each type have not been determined at this time. Fixed price elements are likely to be associated with Total Lifecycle Product Support (TLPS), other than conditional maintenance. Cost reimbursement elements are likely to be associated with conditional maintenance and the parts and consumables. The Government expects to project expenditures for the parts and consumable cost reimbursement elements, based on past experience in the procurement of parts and consumables supporting the PWS. Incentive elements are likely to be associated with attainment of performance measured by the PMF. The Government solicits comments, recommendations, and questions regarding contract type, incentive arrangements, and contract line item structure.

The Government invites industry feedback via written comments, recommendations, and questions, which shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on 24 June 2010; however, the Government appreciates earlier written submittals.

In addition to the requested written submittals, PMA-273 intends to host one-on-one sessions with industry for those who wish to offer comments and recommendations in person. The intent of the one-on-one sessions is to get meaningful feedback regarding the requirement and the structure of the PWS and PMF. The one-on-one sessions will be held during the week of 14 June 2010, and shall not be longer than two (2) hours per session. Attendance for the one-on-one sessions is limited to three attendees per company. This is a no fee event and seating is limited. Contractors are directed not to present proprietary information submitted in writing or presented during the one-on-ones; any information submitted will become Government property and not be returned to the contractor. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation or attending the one-on-one's. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Responses and comments will not be published, nor will they be released.

Any questions concerning this synopsis, and requests for scheduling industry one-on-one's shall be submitted via email to Jessica McGee at Jessica.mcgee@navy.mil. One-on-one's shall be scheduled no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on 9 June 2010.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

NOTE: Contractors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database to be eligible for award and payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements for CCR may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or by accessing the CCR website at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/. Also, awardees will be required to register for access to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment by NAVAIR. Information on self-registration for WAWF can be obtained at https://wawf.eb.mil, additional support concerning WAWF can be accessed by calling the NAVY WAWF Assistance Line 1-800-5559-WAWF (9293).