Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA)

Awarded Award Notice Posted Feb 28, 2017

Solicitation number: FA9304-17-R-0001
Agency: Air Force Test Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
Awarded: Dec 21, 2020 to Calspan, LLC
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Contract number: FA9304-17-D-0001 Federal IDV award
NAICS code: 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
PSC: Not on record
Place of performance: United States Air Force Test Pilot School (TPS) Edwards AFB, California 93524, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Jun 22, 2017.

Notice text

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Update #3 · Latest · Jun 22, 2017

Added: Jun 22, 2017 4:45 pm

Notice of Award

Solicitation: FA9304-17-R-0001

Award: FA9304-17-D-0001

Location: Air Force Materiel Command/HQ Air Force Test Center (AFTC) - Edwards

Title: Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Support

Description:

The United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS), Edwards, AFB awarded a sole source contract, 5-year IDIQ to Calspan Corporation 4455 Genesee St. Buffalo, NY 14225-1028.

The resultant contract, called VISTA Support, provides maintenance and curriculum support for the Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA), which is used to support the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS), located at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Travel incurred to support these requirements will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations.

The VISTA, a Test and Evaluation aircraft owned by the Air Force, is a Block 30/40 F-16D, Serial Number 86-0048. The aircraft has a dorsal fairing, heavyweight landing gear, an F110-GE-100 engine, and Block 40 avionics. Modifications to the aircraft include the addition of a production Digital Flight Control System (DFLCS), Airborne Instrumentation System data acquisition system (DAS), VISTA Simulation System (VSS) interface, and variable feel center-stick controllers.

Extensive market research efforts have been conducted for this effort. A Sources Sought Synopsis was advertised categorically under FA9302-17-R-0003 and a special notice was advertised categorically under FA9304-17-R-0001 . The notice for the proposed acquisition advised industry of the pending acquisition. From this market research, it was assessed that only one contractor, Calspan Corporation, was fully qualified for the overall requirement as well as the standalone requirements of VISTA.

Government experience with the current VISTA Support contract, where a single contract vehicle has been utilized for the majority of TPS's capability upgrade support, has proven to be most efficient in its execution.

Based upon the results of the market research conducted, and the aforementioned Government analysis, the Government acquired the services on a sole source basis. The resultant contract was awarded under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Agency's Requirements.

Primary Point of Contact:

Michelle West

Contract Specialist

michelle.west.2@us.af.mil

Phone: 661-277-0910

Fax: 661-275-0470

Secondary Point of Contact:

Craig Keelen

PZZC Branch Chief

craig.keelen@us.af.mil

Phone: 661-275-2363

Fax: 661-275-0470

Contracting Office Address:

5 S. WOLFE AVE

Edwards AFB, California 93524-1185

United States

Place of Contract Performance:

Edwards AFB, CA

United States

Total Time Posted to FBO:

30 calendar days

Redacted J&A also attached to this notice of award.

Update #2 · May 30, 2017

Added: Feb 28, 2017 4:43 pm Modified: May 30, 2017 4:31 pmTrack Changes The contractor shall provide all personnel, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) support services for the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) at Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA. The USAF Test Pilot School requirement for maintenance support for the Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) is a sole source contract with Calspan Cooperation.

This requirement is for aircraft maintenance support (anticipating approximately 200 flight hours per year, plus or minus 20). This requirement also encompasses the following:

•- Aircraft operations

•- Curriculum support

•- Logistics

•- Engineering

•- Simulator

•- Hot bench

•- Test management projects

•- Configuration control and modifications

•- Quality and safety procedures

•- On/off station requirements

This requirement requires the contractor to supply qualified VISTA F-16 pilot(s) and supply program management/contractor management support.

Any travel incurred to support these requirements will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations.

IAW FAR 6.302-1, this is a sole source to Calspan Corporation due to only one reliable source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements due to proprietary data. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or a proposal.

Update #1 · Feb 28, 2017

Added: Feb 28, 2017 4:43 pm The contractor shall provide all personnel, vehicles, supervision, and other items and services necessary to perform Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) support services for the United States Air Force Test Pilot School (USAF TPS) as defined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS) at Edwards AFB (EAFB), CA. The USAF Test Pilot School requirement for maintenance support for the Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) is a sole source contract with Calspan Cooperation.