Weapon System Support & Analysis (WSS&A)

Added: Mar 19, 2014 11:20 am Modified: Apr 15, 2014 9:28 amTrack Changes **OFFICIAL SOLICITATION**
Please see attched official request for proposal (RFP) and all supporting documentation.

**SAMPLE TASKS** All interested offerors must submit a request for the sample tasks via e-mail with a copy of their DD254 attached.  Please provide an address where the sample tasks can be mailed or coordinate a pick up time.

**Note: This opportunity was previously posted as FA8202-14-R-1001, please reference the RFI posted under that number for information on how to gain access to the bidders library; however, for all information from this point forward refer to solicitation number FA8202-14-R-1004.

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Synopsis:

**Note: This opportunity was previously posted as FA8202-14-R-1001, please refer to that number for information on how to gain access to the bidders library; however, for all information from this point forward refer to solicitation number FA8202-14-R-1004.

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Pre-solicitation Synopsis as required by FAR 5.2. The purpose of this synopsis is to inform the market that the Air Force anticipates releasing a solicitation in the near future as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering Services, Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons which has a corresponding size standard of $35.5M. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hub zone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

DESCRIPTION
The Air Force is seeking potential contractors who are interested in providing engineering services to the A-10 System Program Office (SPO) with an anticipated award date of 16 September 2014. This acquisition will be for a single award, 5-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) type contract with the option to extend services for an additional six months IAW FAR 52.217-8. It is anticipated that there will be 46 tasks associated with the requirement and each having a period of performance from 12-18 months. This notification is a synopsis of a solicitation for potential contractors who have the skills, experience, data or data-rights, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the A-10 SPO at Hill Air Force Base, Utah and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished. This is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. To be considered as a potential source for this requirement, a Contractor will be required to submit data in response to the future solicitation, verifying capabilities to meet the requirements on solicitation.
BACKGROUND
The A-10 SPO is the primary integrator for all modifications and sustainment changes for the weapon system and the current and anticipated dynamic battlefield environments drive many modernization and sustainment changes to the A-10 legacy aircraft, creating unique requirements to maintain the A-10 throughout its life cycle. Modifications affecting all A-10 functional areas and interfaces to include mechanical, structural, electrical, avionics, weapons, support equipment and operational flight programs (OFP), continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace. The A-10 SPO requires systems engineering support to fulfill its role as prime integrator.

OBJECTIVE
This effort is to acquire engineering services to identify new and developing technologies that can support the accomplishment of A-10 missions and either eliminate or minimize operational and/or sustainability gaps. The Contractor will have to perform integrated systems engineering to deconflict and integrate A-10 baselines, architecture, programs and processes. These include the necessary tools, templates and training for efficient future acquisition and sustainment of the A-10 aircraft. Specific tasks include the provision of a deconfliction matrix, updates, integration and support of products, views or documents called out in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), development of the A-10 Platform Obsolescence Plan, the analysis for the Support Equipment Roadmap, baseline maintenance, A-10 Weapon System Management Environment (AWSME) maintenance, and configuration technical support . The Contractor must obtain applied knowledge of current Air Force Systems and maintenance engineering processes, as well as logistics management best practices using ERP/APS processes in governmental agencies. Additional knowledge specifically related to Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force logistics goals, objectives, and current practices is also required. The Contractor must be familiar with use of the DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF) 2.0 as a system engineering tool as well as the documents listed in the Appendices of the PWS.

TASK REQUIREMENTS
See attached PWS
Please note that the Government will not exclude any specific contractor from competition on this requirement, unless a contractor is automatically excluded as a result of a regulatory exclusion of certain type of contractors (e.g. small business set-aside).

NOTES
This is not a request for proposal (RFP) or an invitation for bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this synopsis
Contract performance may also involve data that is subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center, and have an approved DD Form 2345, will be provided copies of any related solicitation or other data subject to foreign disclosure restrictions.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary points of contact are:
• Capt Jennifer Hutchison, Contract Negotiator at jennifer.hutchison@us.af.mil
• Nathan Lee, Contracting Officer at nathan.lee.3@us..af.mil
• Keith Lewis, Program Office at keith.lewis.7@us..af.mil

ADDRESS
6072 Fir Ave, Bldg 1233
Hill AFB, UT 84056

Added: Mar 19, 2014 11:20 am Modified: Apr 04, 2014 3:15 pmTrack Changes Synopsis:

**Note: This opportunity was previously posted as FA8202-14-R-1001, please refer to that number for information on how to gain access to the bidders library; however, for all information from this point forward refer to solicitation number FA8202-14-R-1004.

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Pre-solicitation Synopsis as required by FAR 5.2. The purpose of this synopsis is to inform the market that the Air Force anticipates releasing a solicitation in the near future as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering Services, Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons which has a corresponding size standard of $35.5M. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hub zone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

DESCRIPTION
The Air Force is seeking potential contractors who are interested in providing engineering services to the A-10 System Program Office (SPO) with an anticipated award date of 16 September 2014. This acquisition will be for a single award, 5-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) type contract with the option to extend services for an additional six months IAW FAR 52.217-8. It is anticipated that there will be 46 tasks associated with the requirement and each having a period of performance from 12-18 months. This notification is a synopsis of a solicitation for potential contractors who have the skills, experience, data or data-rights, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the A-10 SPO at Hill Air Force Base, Utah and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished. This is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. To be considered as a potential source for this requirement, a Contractor will be required to submit data in response to the future solicitation, verifying capabilities to meet the requirements on solicitation.
BACKGROUND
The A-10 SPO is the primary integrator for all modifications and sustainment changes for the weapon system and the current and anticipated dynamic battlefield environments drive many modernization and sustainment changes to the A-10 legacy aircraft, creating unique requirements to maintain the A-10 throughout its life cycle. Modifications affecting all A-10 functional areas and interfaces to include mechanical, structural, electrical, avionics, weapons, support equipment and operational flight programs (OFP), continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace. The A-10 SPO requires systems engineering support to fulfill its role as prime integrator.

OBJECTIVE
This effort is to acquire engineering services to identify new and developing technologies that can support the accomplishment of A-10 missions and either eliminate or minimize operational and/or sustainability gaps. The Contractor will have to perform integrated systems engineering to deconflict and integrate A-10 baselines, architecture, programs and processes. These include the necessary tools, templates and training for efficient future acquisition and sustainment of the A-10 aircraft. Specific tasks include the provision of a deconfliction matrix, updates, integration and support of products, views or documents called out in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), development of the A-10 Platform Obsolescence Plan, the analysis for the Support Equipment Roadmap, baseline maintenance, A-10 Weapon System Management Environment (AWSME) maintenance, and configuration technical support . The Contractor must obtain applied knowledge of current Air Force Systems and maintenance engineering processes, as well as logistics management best practices using ERP/APS processes in governmental agencies. Additional knowledge specifically related to Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force logistics goals, objectives, and current practices is also required. The Contractor must be familiar with use of the DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF) 2.0 as a system engineering tool as well as the documents listed in the Appendices of the PWS.

TASK REQUIREMENTS
See attached PWS
Please note that the Government will not exclude any specific contractor from competition on this requirement, unless a contractor is automatically excluded as a result of a regulatory exclusion of certain type of contractors (e.g. small business set-aside).

NOTES
This is not a request for proposal (RFP) or an invitation for bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this synopsis
Contract performance may also involve data that is subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center, and have an approved DD Form 2345, will be provided copies of any related solicitation or other data subject to foreign disclosure restrictions.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary points of contact are:
• Capt Jennifer Hutchison, Contract Negotiator at jennifer.hutchison@us.af.mil
• Nathan Lee, Contracting Officer at nathan.lee.3@us..af.mil
• Keith Lewis, Program Office at keith.lewis.7@us..af.mil

ADDRESS
6072 Fir Ave, Bldg 1233
Hill AFB, UT 84056

Added: Mar 25, 2014 12:43 pm The RFI for this synopsis was originally posted under FA8202-14-R-1001.

Added: Mar 19, 2014 11:20 am Synopsis:
NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Presolicitation Synopsis as required by FAR 5.2.
The purpose of this synopsis is to inform the market that the Air Force anticipates releasing a solicitation in the near future as a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541330, Engineering Services, Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons which has a corresponding size standard of $35.5M. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hub zone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

DESCRIPTION
The Air Force is seeking potential contractors who are interested in providing engineering services to the A-10 System Program Office (SPO). This acquisition will be for a single award, 5-year, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) type contract. This notification is a synopsis of a solicitation for potential contractors who have the skills, experience, data or data-rights, and knowledge required to successfully complete this effort for the A-10 SPO at Hill Air Force Base, Utah and does not constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement will be accomplished. This is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. To be considered as a potential source for this requirement, a Contractor will be required to submit data in response to the future solicitation, verifying capabilities to meet the requirements on solicitation.

BACKGROUND
The A-10 SPO is the primary integrator for all modifications and sustainment changes for the weapon system and the current and anticipated dynamic battlefield environments drive many modernization and sustainment changes to the A-10 legacy aircraft, creating unique requirements to maintain the A-10 throughout its life cycle. Modifications affecting all A-10 functional areas and interfaces to include mechanical, structural, electrical, avionics, weapons, support equipment and operational flight programs (OFP), continue to evolve at an unprecedented pace. The A-10 SPO requires systems engineering support to fulfill its role as prime integrator.

OBJECTIVE
This effort is to acquire engineering services to identify new and developing technologies that can support the accomplishment of A-10 missions and either eliminate or minimize operational and/or sustainability gaps. The Contractor will have to perform integrated systems engineering to deconflict and integrate A-10 baselines, architecture, programs and processes. These include the necessary tools, templates and training for efficient future acquisition and sustainment of the A-10 aircraft. Specific tasks include the provision of a deconfliction matrix, updates, integration and support of products, views or documents called out in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), development of the A-10 Platform Obsolescence Plan, the analysis for the Support Equipment Roadmap, baseline maintenance, A-10 Weapon System Management Environment (AWSME) maintenance, and configuration technical support . The Contractor must obtain applied knowledge of current Air Force Systems and maintenance engineering processes, as well as logistics management best practices using ERP/APS processes in governmental agencies. Additional knowledge specifically related to Department of Defense (DoD) and Air Force logistics goals, objectives, and current practices is also required. The Contractor must be familiar with use of the DoD Architecture Framework (DODAF) 2.0 as a system engineering tool as well as the documents listed in the Appendices of the PWS.

TASK REQUIREMENTS
See attached PWS
Please note that the Government will not exclude any specific contractor from competition on this requirement, unless a contractor is automatically excluded as a result of a regulatory exclusion of certain type of contractors (e.g. small business set-aside).

NOTES
This is not a request for proposal (RFP) or an invitation for bid, nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the Government. The Government does not intend to make an award on the basis of this synopsis
Contract performance may also involve data that is subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center, and have an approved DD Form 2345, will be provided copies of any related solicitation or other data subject to foreign disclosure restrictions.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Primary points of contact are:
• Capt Jennifer Hutchison, Contract Negotiator at jennifer.hutchison@us.af.mil
• Nathan Lee, Contracting Officer at nathan.lee.3@us..af.mil
• Keith Lewis, Program Office at keith.lewis.7@us..af.mil