Vista support
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
A later notice was posted. The latest for this opportunity is the Limited / Sole Source Justification from . See the latest notice
- Solicitation number
- FA930422R5003
- Agency
- Air Force Test Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Materiel Command Test Center intends to award a sole source contract to Calspan Corporation to provide Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Support services. The five-year contract would begin on July 1, 2022 and include Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Reimbursement No Fee, and Firm Fixed Price line items. As the incumbent contractor, Calspan is the only source capable of providing the specialized support services required for the VISTA system without unacceptable delays. Interested parties may submit capability statements by June 10, 2022 in response to the related source sought notice on SAM.gov.
There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. As the incumbent contractor since 2017, Calspan would provide continued VISTA support services out of its Buffalo, NY location under CAGE code 34GD3. The attached performance work statement indicates the contract would utilize NAICS code 541715 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences along with PSC code R425 for aircraft and airframe structural component repair, modification, repair and rebuild. The value and period of performance were not disclosed, but the notice specifies a five-year base contract with a six-month option period.
Notice text
THIS IS A NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE, SOURCES ARE ADVISED THAT PARTICIPATION IN PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND MAY NOT ENSURE PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE SOLICITATIONS OR AWARDS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO NOTIFY INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE’S (USAF) INTENT FOR A FUTURE CONTRACT ACTION. BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under solicitation FA930422R5003, Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Support under the statutory 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies and services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized and involve continuing development of a major system. Award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements.
The services are currently in-work under contract FA930417D0001. This action will result in a five year contract starting 01 July 2022 to Calspan Corporation, 455 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225, CAGE CODE 34GD3. This is the only reliable source that can provide immediate services required.
A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for reference.
The contract will consist of Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Reimbursement No Fee, and Firm Fixed Price line items with a five (5) year base period and one (1) six-month option.
This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement against details provided in a source sought notice posted on SAM.gov in association with this notice, reference FA930422R0003.
Provide information/statement of capabilities, commercial and/or government, directly to:
Justin Fobel, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZZC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Voice (661) 275-8438, Fax (661) 277-8447, or email: justin.fobel@us.af.mil.
AND:
Melissa Ethridge, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZZC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524 email: melissa.ethridge@us.af.mil.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| VISTA _PWS_new_format_v1.14.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Vista support | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Vista support | Pre-Solicitation |
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