USN T-45 Aircraft Maintenance and Logistics Support

4 FEBRUARY 2014
AMENDMENT 0005 to Solicitation N00019-12-R-0001 is hereby posted for competitive range offerors' attention.

6 JANUARY 2014
AMENDMENT 0004 to Solicitation N00019-12-R-0001 is hereby posted.  

22 MAY 2013
Amendment 0003 to Solicitation N00019-12-R-0001 is hereby posted. Proposal due date is not extended and remains 12 Noon EST on 23 May 2013.

13 MAY 2013
AMENDMENT 0002 to Solicitation N00019-12-R-0001 is hereby issued.

Proposal due date is NOT extended and remains 23 May 2013.

30 APRIL 2013
AMENDMENT 0001 to SOLICITATION N00019-12-R-0001

Amendment 1 is hereby issued.

Proposal due date is extended to 12 Noon on 23 May 2013.

4/29/2013
REMAINING RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

Government responses to remaining Draft RFP questions and all formal RFP questions are hereby posted (3 documents).

Amendment 1 is anticipated to be released tomorrow, 30 April 2013.

3/22/2013
RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY FEEDBACK ON DRAFT RFP

The Government responses to Draft RFP feedback received since June 2012 is hereby posted for industry review. There are a few more questions or recommendations in which responses are still being coordinated within the Government before they are able to be posted. Those will be posted once finalized.

20 MARCH 2013
Word Documents of the Draft RFP and Draft Sections L-1 and M-1 are hereby posted to FBO to help interested offerors merge and compare the Draft RFP to the Final RFP.

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18 MARCH 2013
OFFICIAL SOLICITATION ISSUANCE
The official solicitation is hereby issued. All final documents are hereby posted, with the exception of Attachment 8 and Attachment 36. Once finalized, they will be posted.

Offerors are to deliver proposals NLT 12:00 Noon EST on Thursday, 16 May 2013 to Jessica McGee at BLDG 460, NAS Patuxent River, MD. It is requested that arrangements be made with Ms. McGee via phone or email in advance to coordinate adequate receipt.

Questions about the solicitation may be sent to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.

RESPONSES TO FEEDBACK RECEIVED TO-DATE
Feedback or questions received from interested offerors thus far have been considered during finalization of the solicitation. The Government has prepared responses to the feedback. A list of responses is intended to be published within the next two or three weeks.

COMPETITION LIBRARY
The Competition Library continues to be updated with available data.

8 FEBRUARY 2013

BRIEFS, ATTENDANCE LIST, AND SITE VISIT Q & A
The presolicitation conference and NAS PAX site visit briefs are hereby posted. Also posted is a list of the NAS PAX site visit questions and answers and a list of the industry attendees who participated in Tuesday's pre-solicitation conference and NAS PAX site visit.

INCURRED COST REPORTING - NEW REQUIREMENT
Also attached is the new incurred cost and progress reporting requirement language mentioned during the pre-solicitation conference. This language was not included in the Draft RFP, but will be included in the Final RFP.

CONSIDERING THE FACT THAT THIS INFORMATION WAS NOT POSTED SOONER, THE GOVERNMENT HEREBY EXTENDS THE DUE DATE FOR WRITTEN DRFP FEEDBACK TO COB MONDAY, 11 FEBRUARY 2013. This due date is to ensure written feedback is addressed during finalization of the RFP. However, written feedback received after this date is still welcomed, but not guaranteed to be addressed in time for the final RFP to be released. PLEASE SEND WRITTEN FEEDBACK DIRECTLY TO jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.

24 JANUARY 2013 UPDATE:

FULL DRAFT SOLICITATION
The full version of the Draft RFP is hereby posted. It includes Sections L and M, as well as all available attachments.

DRAFT RFP INDUSTRY FEEDBACK
The Government is still addressing written Draft RFP feedback received to-date. Although the Draft RFP posted today may not appear to have addressed all feedback received, the Government's intent is to consider all written Draft RFP feedback received by 12:00 Noon on 8 Feb 2013 when finalizing the official RFP. This includes Draft RFP related written feedback previously received. Please send the written feedback via email to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.

Preferably, narrow the written feedback in response to the attached list of questions. The intent of feedback at this point in the pre-solicitation phase is to ensure quality and accurate offers can be prepared. Contractors are directed NOT to provide PROPRIETARY information as feedback. Information and materials submitted to the Government WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. The Government is not obligated to, and will not pay for, any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting.

Written Draft RFP feedback from industry will be considered while the Government team finalizes the RFP for formal release. The Government does not intend to itemize each comment or question received and provide corresponding responses, unless the Government team determines it to be in the best interest of offerors.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE and NAS PAX SITE VISIT
The pre-solicitation conference is hereby re-scheduled for Tuesday, 5 FEB 2013 at Squadron VX-23 on NAS PAX, where T-45 T&E aircraft maintenance is conducted. The day will also include a site visit of the T-45 maintenance spaces at VX-23.

A daily agenda is not yet finalized and will be individually provided to each company registered by COB Friday, 1 FEB 2013. The general timeframe will cover approximately 0900 to 1500, with a break likely for lunch. There will not be one-on-one sessions scheduled with individual companies.

Space is limited; therefore, attendance to the Conference and Site Visit is limited to two representatives per company. Parking is also limited at VX-23; therefore, the Government is considering providing transportation from a convenient location to VX-23 to conserve parking for employees at VX-23. Transportation details will be provided individually to each company registered by COB Friday, 1 FEB 2013.

There is no fee to attend. The Government will not reimburse attendees for any cost associated with attending the Conference or Site Visit.

Following the conference and site visit, the Government will post the briefs and attendance lists to FBO for those unavailable to attend.

Registration via encrypted e-mail for the Pre-solicitation Conference and/or NASP PAX T-45 Site Visit shall be submitted to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil no later than 1600 EST on Tuesday, 29 JAN 2013. NO MORE THAN TWO PARTICIPANTS PER COMPANY FOR EACH EVENT. Please submit a Visitor Form for each attendee with each registration request. Even retired military members shall complete a Base Visitor Request Form, since this event is considered official business and must be noted in the base access visitor system accordingly.


ANTICIPATED OFFICIAL SOLICITATION RELEASE
The Government anticipates release of the official solicitation by the end of February.  Proposals will be due 60 calendar days after official solicitation release.

UPDATE: PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE and NAS PAX SITE VISIT

The pre-solicitation conference and PAX site visit are hereby postponed. Once the Draft RFP is approved for release, a new date for the conference and site visit will be scheduled and communicated via FBO.

Due to aggressive pre-solicitation schedule projections, the Government is considering hosting the conference as either a pre-solicitation conference or a pre-proposal (post-solicitation) conference and solicits feedback from industry if there is a strong preference. The Government will take this feedback into consideration when setting the date for the conference and site visit. Please send the feedback via email to Jessica McGee, contract specialist, at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE and NAS PAX SITE VISIT

The pre-solicitation conference is re-scheduled for FRIDAY 18 January 2013 at Squadron VX-23 on NAS PAX, where the T-45 T&E Aircraft maintenance is conducted. The date is still considered tentative and ultimately based on release of the Draft RFP.

The presolicitation conference is expected to be held fro 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. EST.

The NAS PAX Site Visit is expected to be conducted at 12:30 p.m. to approximately 2:00 p.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 12:15 p.m. EST.

DRAFT RFP UPDATE
The full Draft RFP (with Sections L and M) is intended to be released on or about 09 January 2013. The current versions of the Draft PWS and CDRL will also be posted at that time. Current applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements are posted to the T-45 Competition Library.

The Government is still addressing written feedback that has been collected to-date and the Draft RFP may not include all necessary edits intended to be incorporated. The Final RFP will include all edits determined necessary to finalize the requirment.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE and NAS PAX SITE VISIT
The pre-solicitation conference is tentatively scheduled for 17 January 2013 at Squadron VX-23 on NAS PAX, where the T-45 T&E Aircraft maintenance is conducted. The conference is expected to be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 8:30 a.m. EST. The NAS PAX Site Visit is expected to be conducted at 1:30 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 1:00 p.m. EST. Space is limited; therefore, attendance for the Conference and Site Visit is limited to two representatives per company. There is no fee to attend. The Government will not reimburse attendees for any cost associated with attending the Conference or Site Visit. Registration for the Pre-solicitation Conference and/or NASP PAX T-45 Site Visit shall be submitted via encrypted email to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil no later than 0800 EST on 14 January 2013. NO MORE THAN TWO PARTICIPANTS PER COMPANY FOR EACH EVENT. Please submit a Visitor Form for each attendee with each registration request. Even retired military members shall complete a Visitor request Form, since this event is considered official business and must be noted in the base access visitor system accordingly.The address to the VX-23 facility and directions will be provided upon confirmation of registration.

If the full Draft RFP is not posted to FBO for Industry review before 15 January 2013, the pre-solicitation conference and site visit will be rescheduled for a later date.

In lieu of face-to-face One-on-One sessions, the Government invites written feedback to the Draft RFP. The intent of feedback at this point in the pre-solicitation phase is to ensure quality and accurate offers can be prepared. Contractors are directed NOT to provide PROPRIETARY information as feedback. Information and materials submitted to the Government WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Responses and comments will not be published, nor will they be released. The Government is not obligated to, and will not pay for, any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting. Written feedback to the Draft RFP shall be submitted via email to Jessica McGee no later than COB 23 January 2013 to ensure adequate time for the Government to address while finalizing the RFP for formal release.

NOVEMBER 14, 2012 POSTING

JUNE SITE VISITS - Q&A and ATTENDANCE LISTS
The consolidated list of questions received during the June CNATRA Site Visits is hereby posted, along with corresponding responses. The attendance lists from the June CNATRA Site Visits are also hereby posted.

DRAFT RFP UPDATE
The full Draft RFP (with Sections L and M) is intended to be posted late December 2012 or January 2013.
More recent current versions of the Draft PWS and CDRL, as well as current Collective Bargaining Agreements applicable to T-45 maintenance, are intended to be posted late November or early December 2012.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE, ONE-ON-ONES, and NAS PAX SITE VISIT
The pre-solicitation conference is anticipated to be hosted approximately three to four weeks after release of the full Draft RFP (with Sections L & M) in Patuxent River, MD.
The Government intends to include a second round of one-on-one sessions in conjunction with the pre-solicitation conference. If a company is not available in-person for the pre-solicitation one-on-one opportunity, the Government will host the one-on-one via video or audio conference.
The Government also intends to conduct a Site Visit of the T-45 Aircraft Maintenance operation facility spaces at NAS Patuxent River, MD in conjunction with the pre-solicitation conference and one-on-ones.
Further details will be provided once they become available.

DRAFT RFP
The Draft RFP, minus Sections L & M, is hereby posted for industry review. The full Draft RFP (with Sections L and M) is intended to be posted in October 2012. Most Section J Attachments and Exhibits are hereby posted as well. As more become available, they will be posted ASAP.

INDUSTRY FEEDBACK - Draft RFP
Questions or comments are welcome anytime and shall be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Jessica McGee, at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil. Feedback from industry will be considered while the Government team finalizes the RFP for formal release. The Government does not intend to itemize each comment or question received and provide corresponding responses, unless the Government team determines it to be in the best interest of offerors.

JUNE SITE VISITS - INDUSTRY FEEDBACK and ATTENDANCE LISTS
The Government does still intend to post questions received during the June 2012 site visits and corresponding responses once finalized. The attendance lists will also be posted at that time.


PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE AND ONE-ON-ONE'S
The pre-solicitation conference is anticipated to be hosted after release of the full Draft RFP (October or November 2012) in Patuxent River, MD. The Government intends to include a second round of one-on-one sessions in conjunction with the pre-solicitation conference. If a company is not available in-person for the pre-solicitation one-on-one opportunity, the Government will host the one-on-one via video or audio conference. Further details on the pre-solicitation conference and one-on-one sessions will be provided once they become available.

DRAFT PWS #2

Attached hereto is a second draft of the performance work statement. 

Industry is invited to submit questions and comments anytime. The Government team intends to provide answers publically via an FBO posting upon the first opportunity to do so. 

Please submit questions and comments via email to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.

UPDATE - SITE VISIT INFORMATION:

Scheduled Daily Kick-Off:
June 11, NAS Kingsville: 9:15 am
June 13, NAS Pensacola: 9:00 am
June 14, NAS Meridian: 11:00 am

**Allow 1 hour prior to Kick-Off for NAS Gate Check-In.**

Dresscode is business casual.

Registration DUE by 12:00 NOON EST on JUNE 4, 2012.

SITE VISIT INFORAMTION
Offerors interested in attending the NAVAIR and CNATRA-hosted site visits during the week of 11 June 2012 shall complete the attached base access forms for EACH site and send to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil NLT 12:00 Noon E.S.T., Monday 04 June 2012.  Each company is requested to limit attendance to 3 representatives. Once attendance registration is confirmed, participants will receive additional details regarding base access procedures and daily agendas for each site visit.

Questions presented during the site visits must be written and will be collected at the end of each day by the PCO. Site visit attendance lists and answers to all questions, including those answered real-time by NAVAIR and CNATRA during the site visits, will be posted to FBO upon completion of the site visit week.

COMPETITION LIBRARY
The T-45 CLS N00019-12-R-0001 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 link above 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 or problems, please contact Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil or (301)757-1953.

SITE VISITS
The Government has scheduled site visits for the week of 11 June 2012. The schedule includes a visit to NAS Kingsville, TX on Monday, 11 June; NAS Pensacola, FL on Wednesday, 13 June; and NAS Meridian, MS on Thursday, 14 June.  Registration details and directions will be posted to FBO in the near future.  

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE AND ONE-ON-ONE'S
The pre-solicitation conference will NOT be hosted during the site visit week and is tentatively anticipated to be scheduled in July or August in Patuxent River, MD.  The Government intends to provide for a second round of one-on-one sessions in conjunction with the pre-solicitation conference. If a company is not available in-person for the pre-solicitation one-on-one opportunity, the Government will host the one-on-one via video or audio conference.

Further details on the pre-solicitation conference and one-on-one sessions will be provided once they are finalized.

2/23/2012 UPDATE:

GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS:
Attached hereto is a list of the majority of questions received from Industry during the Industry Day event, Industry and Government One-on-One sessions, as well as via email, in which the Government has prepared responses. There are a small number of questions still to be coordinated within the Government. Once those responses become available, they will be posted to FBO. As always, the Government will continue to receive written recommendations, feedback, and questions from industry for consideration during the entire solicitation preparation phase. Submittals shall be sent to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil. Thank you in advance.

DRAFT DOCUMENT UPDATES:
Version #2 of the Draft PWS and available associated Draft documents, including the Draft Performance Management Framework (PMF), are still in development and will be posted to FBO once approved.

T-45 COMPETITION LIBRARY:
The T-45 Competition Library will be hosted on a Department of Defense (DoD) Information System. A notice will be posted to FBO once the Competition Library is accessible to interested offerors. Access to the library will require a DoD Common Access Card (CAC) or External Certification Authority (ECA) certificate. Interested Offerors can obtain an ECA certificate 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.

DEC 2011 T-45 CLS INDUSTRY DAY FOLLOW-UP:
Attached hereto are the T-45 CLS N00019-12-R-0001 Industry Day Brief and Attendance List.

INDUSTRY FEEDBACK:
Recommendations, feedback, and questions received from industry during or following the industry day and one-on-one sessions are currently being addressed. A generalized list of questions and available answers is anticipated to be posted to FBO in the early February timeframe. Additional answers will be posted to FBO once they become available throughout the solicitation preparation phase.

The Government will continue to receive written recommendations, feedback, and questions from industry for consideration during the entire solicitation preparation phase. Submittals shall be sent to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.  Thank you in advance.

DRAFT PWS DEVELOPMENT:
Version #2 of the Draft PWS and available associated Draft documents are intended to be posted to FBO in the early February timeframe.

PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE, SITE VISITS, and ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS:
The Government tentatively anticipates hosting a pre-solicitation conference combined with site visits at NAS Kingsville, NAS Meridian, and NAS Pensacola lasting approximately a week during late spring 2012. The Government is seeking recommendations as to the information to be addressed during the conference and site visits to ensure the opportunity is beneficial to industry. The Government is also seeking recommendations as to whether follow-up one-on-one's via VTC or in-person would be of interest following the site visits. If in-person one-on-one's are hosted by the Government, the location is anticipated to be at NAS Patuxent River possibly combined with a site visit of the Government-provided T-45 maintenance facility at NAS Patuxent River. Please submit recommendations to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil.

This is a follow-up announcement to previously posted SOURCES SOUGHT N00019-12-R-0001. The Source Sought announcement includes details of the aircraft and general tasking required.  The resulting decision based on the review of sources sought responses is that this effort will be solicited using full and open competitive procedures under NAICS 488190.

DRAFT PWS:
The Government intends to post a DRAFT version of the Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) and associated DRAFT documents for industry's review and feedback on or about 01 December 2011.

The Government is receptive to ideas to reduce constraining requirements, reduce risks, reduce costs, 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. The Government intends to implement a Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) to measure Contractor performance. The measures align with the Navy's objectives of Safety, Quality, Performance, and Sustainment. A performance incentive is likely to be associated with performance that exceeds contractual minimum requirements, measured by the PMF. Once the PMF is available in DRAFT form, the Government will solicit 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 Government has prepared a list of questions (attached) and invites written industry feedback on those questions, or as noted above, in the form of recommendations and/or questions, which shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on 04 January 2012; however, the Government appreciates earlier written submittals. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information. 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. The Government is not obligated to, and will not pay for, any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting. Please submit via e-mail to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil on or by 12:00 p.m. EST on 04 January 2012.

INDUSTRY DAY CONFERENCE:
PMA-273 intends to host an Industry Day Conference to openly introduce the T-45 Total Lifecycle Support Product maintenance concept, allow industry parters an opportunity to network with one-another, and receive meaningful feedback regarding the upcoming requirement. The Industry Day event will be held on 14 December 2011 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC) located in California, MD from 8:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. EST. Attendance for the Industry Day is limited to three attendees per company. This is a no fee event (except a possible nominal refreshment fee) and seating is limited. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation or attending the Industry Day.  Information provided during the Industry Day Conference, as well as a list of attendees, will be made available to the public after the event.

GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY ONE-ON-ONE's:
In addition to the requested written feedback, following the Industry Day conference, the Government invites interested companies to privately present meaningful feedback in-person as a preface to the written feedback due by 04 january 2012. Any exchange of information between the Government and Industry will be captured and documented to be made available to the public in accordance with FAR 15.201. The Government does not intend to discuss any portion of the acquisition strategy during the one-on-one sessions.

One-on-One sessions will be scheduled between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 14 December 2011, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 15 December 2011. The amount of time alloted to each company will be approximately one hour, but ultimately dependant on the number of companies scheduled. The scheduled time frames will be equal for each company and provided at time of scheduling confirmation. There is no fee to arrange a one-on-one session and seating is also limited to three attendees per company. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information during the one-on-one sessions. Information and materials submitted to the Government WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Responses and comments will not be published, nor will they be released. 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 sessions.

Requests for scheduling Industry Day and/or Industry One-on-One attendance shall be submitted via email to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil no later than 8:00 a.m. EST on 06 December 2011. Please provide a list of participants (up to three per company) for each event. Directions to the SMHEC facility will be provided at time of scheduling confirmation if requested.

DISCLAIMER:
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 ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

This is a follow-up announcement to previously posted SOURCES SOUGHT N00019-12-R-0001. The Source Sought announcement includes details of the aircraft and general tasking required.  The resulting decision based on the review of sources sought responses is that this effort will be solicited using full and open competitive procedures under NAICS 488190.

DRAFT PWS:
The Government intends to post a DRAFT version of the Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) and associated DRAFT documents for industry's review and feedback on or about 01 December 2011.

The Government is receptive to ideas to reduce constraining requirements, reduce risks, reduce costs, 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. The Government intends to implement a Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) to measure Contractor performance. The measures align with the Navy's objectives of Safety, Quality, Performance, and Sustainment. A performance incentive is likely to be associated with performance that exceeds contractual minimum requirements, measured by the PMF. Once the PMF is available in DRAFT form, the Government will solicit 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 Government invites written industry feedback as noted above in the form of recommendations and/or questions, which shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on 04 January 2012; however, the Government appreciates earlier written submittals. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information. 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. The Government is not obligated to, and will not pay for, any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting. Please submit via e-mail to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil on or by 12:00 p.m. EST on 04 January 2012.

INDUSTRY DAY CONFERENCE:
PMA-273 intends to host an Industry Day Conference to openly introduce the T-45 Total Lifecycle Support Product maintenance concept, allow industry parters an opportunity to network with one-another, and receive meaningful feedback regarding the upcoming requirement. The Industry Day event will be held on 14 December 2011 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC) located in California, MD from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. EST. Attendance for the Industry Day is limited to three attendees per company. This is a no fee event and seating is limited. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation or attending the Industry Day.

GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY ONE-ON-ONE's:
In addition to the requested written feedback, following the Industry Day conference, the Government invites interested companies to privately present meaningful feedback in-person. Please be mindful that the one-on-one sessions are not intended for Q&A dialogue between the Government and Industry. They are offered for Industry to share recommendations and/or concerns regarding the upcoming competition as a preface to the written feedback due by 04 January 2011. The Government does not intend to discuss any portion of the acquisition strategy during the one-on-one sessions.

One-on-One sessions will be scheduled between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 14 December 2011, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 15 December 2011. The amount of time alloted to each company will be approximately one hour, but ultimately dependant on the number of companies scheduled. The scheduled time frames will be equal for each company and provided at time of scheduling confirmation. There is no fee to arrange a one-on-one session and seating is also limited to three attendees per company. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information during the one-on-one sessions. Information and materials submitted to the Government WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Responses and comments will not be published, nor will they be released. 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 sessions.

Requests for scheduling Industry Day and/or Industry One-on-One attendance shall be submitted via email to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil no later than 8:00 a.m. EST on 06 December 2011. Please provide a list of participants (up to three per company) for each event. Directions to the SMHEC facility will be provided at time of scheduling confirmation if requested.

DISCLAIMER:
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 ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

This is a follow-up announcement to previously posted SOURCES SOUGHT N00019-12-R-0001. The Source Sought announcement includes details of the aircraft and general tasking required.  The resulting decision based on the review of sources sought responses is that this effort will be solicited using full and open competitive procedures under NAICS 488190.

DRAFT PWS:
The Government intends to post a DRAFT version of the Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) and associated DRAFT documents for industry's review and feedback on or about 01 December 2011.

The Government is receptive to ideas to reduce constraining requirements, reduce risks, reduce costs, 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. The Government intends to implement a Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) to measure Contractor performance. The measures align with the Navy's objectives of Safety, Quality, Performance, and Sustainment. A performance incentive is likely to be associated with performance that exceeds contractual minimum requirements, measured by the PMF. Once the PMF is available in DRAFT form, the Government will solicit 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 Government invites written industry feedback as noted above in the form of recommendations and/or questions, which shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on 04 January 2012; however, the Government appreciates earlier written submittals. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information. 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. The Government is not obligated to, and will not pay for, any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting. Please submit via e-mail to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil on or by 12:00 p.m. EST on 14 January 2012.

INDUSTRY DAY CONFERENCE:
PMA-273 intends to host an Industry Day Conference to openly introduce the T-45 Total Lifecycle Support Product maintenance concept, allow industry parters an opportunity to network with one-another, and receive meaningful feedback regarding the upcoming requirement. The Industry Day event will be held on 14 December 2011 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC) located in California, MD from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. EST. Attendance for the Industry Day is limited to three attendees per company. This is a no fee event and seating is limited. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation or attending the Industry Day.

GOVERNMENT-INDUSTRY ONE-ON-ONE's:
In addition to the requested written feedback, following the Industry Day conference, the Government invites interested companies to privately present meaningful feedback in-person. Please be mindful that the one-on-one sessions are not intended for Q&A dialogue between the Government and Industry. They are offered for Industry to share recommendations and/or concerns regarding the upcoming competition as a preface to the written feedback due by 04 January 2011. The Government does not intend to discuss any portion of the acquisition strategy during the one-on-one sessions.

One-on-One sessions will be scheduled between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 14 December 2011, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 15 December 2011. The amount of time alloted to each company will be approximately one hour, but ultimately dependant on the number of companies scheduled. The scheduled time frames will be equal for each company and provided at time of scheduling confirmation. There is no fee to arrange a one-on-one session and seating is also limited to three attendees per company. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information during the one-on-one sessions. Information and materials submitted to the Government WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Responses and comments will not be published, nor will they be released. 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 sessions.

Requests for scheduling Industry Day and/or Industry One-on-One attendance shall be submitted via email to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil no later than 8:00 a.m. EST on 06 December 2011. Please provide a list of participants (up to three per company) for each event. Directions to the SMHEC facility will be provided at time of scheduling confirmation if requested.

DISCLAIMER:
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 ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

This is a follow-up announcement to previously posted SOURCES SOUGHT N00019-12-R-0001.

DRAFT PWS:
The Government intends to post a DRAFT version of the Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) and associated DRAFT documents for industry's review and feedback on or about 01 December 2011.

The Government is receptive to ideas to reduce constraining requirements, reduce risks, reduce costs, 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. The Government intends to implement a Performance Measurement Framework (PMF) to measure Contractor performance. The measures align with the Navy's objectives of Safety, Quality, Performance, and Sustainment. A performance incentive is likely to be associated with performance that exceeds contractual minimum requirements, measured by the PMF. Once the PMF is available in DRAFT form, the Government will solicit 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 Government invites written industry feedback as noted above in the form of recommendations and/or questions, which shall be received no later than 12:00 p.m. EST on 04 January 2012; however, the Government appreciates earlier written submittals. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information. 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. The Government is not obligated to, and will not pay for, any information received from potential sources as a result of this posting. Please submit via e-mail to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil on or by 12:00 p.m. ETS on 14 January 2012.

INDUSTRY DAY CONFERENCE:
PMA-273 intends to host an Industry Day Conference to openly introduce the T-45 Total Lifecycle Support Product maintenance concept, allow industry parters an opportunity to network with one-another, and receive meaningful feedback regarding the upcoming requirement. The Industry Day event will be held on 14 December 2011 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center (SMHEC) located in California, MD from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. EST. Sign-in will begin at 7:30 a.m. EST. Attendance for the Industry Day is limited to three attendees per company. This is a no fee event and seating is limited. The Government will not reimburse the attendees for any cost associated with participation or attending the Industry Day.

GOVERNMENT INDUSTRY ONE-ON-ONE's:
In addition to the requested written feedback, following the Industry Day conference, the Government invites interested companies to privately present meaningful feedback in-person. Please be mindful that the one-on-one sessions are not intended for Q&A dialogue between the Government and Industry. They are offered for Industry to share recommendations and/or concerns regarding the upcoming competition as a preface to the written feedback due by 04 January 2011. The Government does not intend to discuss any portion of the acquisition strategy during the one-on-one sessions.

One-on-One sessions will be scheduled between 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 14 December 2011, and 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST on 15 December 2011. The amount of time alloted to each company will be approximately one hour, but ultimately dependant on the number of companies scheduled. The scheduled time frames will be equal for each company and provided at time of scheduling confirmation. There is no fee to arrange a one-on-one session and seating is also limited to three attendees per company. Contractors are directed NOT to present or provide proprietary information during the one-on-one sessions. Information and materials submitted to the Government WILL NOT be returned. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. Responses and comments will not be published, nor will they be released. 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 sessions.

Requests for scheduling Industry Day and/or Industry One-on-One attendance shall be submitted via email to Jessica McGee at jessica.mcgee@navy.mil no later than 8:00 a.m. EST on 06 December 2011. Please provide a list of participants (up to three per company) for each event. Directions to the SMHEC facility will be provided at time of scheduling confirmation if requested.

DISCLAIMER:
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 ANNOUNCEMENT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.