Open Skies Recapitalization
25 JUNE 2019: QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FOR THE 05 JUNE RFI
The below questions and answers are provided to assist industry in answering the questions in the 05 June 2019 Request for Information (RFI).
Q - General Question 3: Is it the USG's intention to separately procure the two aircraft over the time span indicated?
A: The USAF intends to order both aircraft at contract award. However, the second aircraft may be ordered at a later date over the time span indicated (1 - 3 years), if funds are not available at award.
Q - General Question 9: Please clarify what is meant by a Value Added Total Evaluated Price (VATEP).
A: Please see the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, Appendix B.2, dated April 1, 2016. The USAF is considering applying a TEP decrement for a newer aircraft.
Q - General question 10: Please clarify what is meant by "Routine Technical Services." Would this apply to the life of the program, the life of the aircraft, or some other criteria? Who defines what is considered "Routine Technical Services" and "Routine In-Service Discrepancies"?
A: These services are required during the lifetime of the aircraft IAW SOW para 4.26. Generally speaking, these are engineering solutions/approvals to problems that are not included in the repairs located in the Structural Repair Manuals.
Q: Other than New Aircraft Maintenance History:
Would the USG anticipate having maintenance history be added to the MMIS for official maintenance data collection and reporting? What is an acceptable format / access for previous maintenance data for an other than new aircraft?
A: The RFI request was intended to establish the answer to the question proposed; not establish requirements for maintenance data. For example, how does industry plan to provide the data (e.g. format, access, MMIS or paper etc).
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05 JUNE 2019: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI):
The Government is conducting market research to explore options regarding the potential use of "other than new" aircraft for the OSTAR program. Request a response to the attached RFI by close of business 08 July 2019.
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02 MAY 2019: SITE VISIT SLIDES AND QUESTIONS:
The purpose of this notice is to provide the slides briefed at the 25 April 2019 Site Visit. Please see attached pdf file.
The due date for submission of additional questions from the site visit is 10 May 2019.
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25 APRIL 2019: RFP SCHEDULE AND Q&As:
The estimated date to release the final RFP is currently being evaluated. Please disregard the estimated RFP release date posted below on 17 APR 2019. Once the estimated date is determined, it will be posted to FBO.
The estimated completion date for all of the questions and answers submitted on the draft RFP is June 2019. The questions and answers will be posted to FBO in groups, by functional, as they are completed.
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17 APRIL 2019: SITE VISIT INFORMATION AND RFP SCHEDULE UPDATE:
Pictures will be allowed on the aircraft and in the OSMPF for the DGPS during the Site Visit on 25 Apr 19.
Due to the large amount of questions and comments received on the draft RFP, the estimated final RFP release date is changed to late June 2019. There is not a plan to release a second draft at this time.
Responses to questions asked during the pre-solicitation conference will be posted as soon as possible.
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08 APRIL 2019: AIRCRAFT SITE VISIT AGENDA:
The purpose of this notice is to provide the agenda for the 25 April 2019 aircraft and digital ground processing station site visit. Please see attached.
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03 APRIL 2019: AIRCRAFT SITE VISIT:
The Aircraft Site Visit has been rescheduled to Thursday, 25 April 2019 to allow the aircraft to be returned to a mission capable status. If your company has pre-registered, you will be contacted to confirm attendance on the 25th.
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22 MAR 2019: PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE SLIDES:
The purpose of this notice is to provide the slides for the upcoming Open Skies Treaty Aircraft Recapitalization (OSTAR) Pre-Solicitation Conference. Please see the attached PowerPoint.
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20 MAR 2019 AIRCRAFT SITE VISIT REGISTRATION:
In anticipation of a solicitation, the government is holding a site visit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (AFB) OH on 11 April 2019. The intent of this site visit is to allow potential offerors to view the OC-135B aircraft with install Digital Visual Imaging System (DVIS) equipment and current Digital Ground Processing Station at the Open Skies Media Processing Facility. This visit will include small group viewing opportunities - no one-on-one sessions with the Government will be conducted at this event.
Registration is REQUIRED to attend this event. Please provide the following minimum information for access to the meeting facility when expressing intent to attend the upcoming site visit:
Company Information:
POC name, title, telephone number, facsimile number, and e-mail address Company name
Company address
Size status for NAICS 336411 Cage Code
Attendee information:
Official name (as on shown on Government photo ID)
All requests to attend must be received NLT 4:00 PM CST 28 March 2019.
Please see the attached instructions for additional information on the site visit.
20 MAR 2019: PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE AGENDA:
The purpose of this notice is to provide the agenda and schedule for one-on-one sessions for the upcoming Open Skies Treaty Aircraft Recapitalization (OSTAR) Pre-Solicitation Conference. Please see the attached PowerPoint.
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11 MAR 2019: PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE REGISTRATION:
Registration is required to attend the pre-solicitation conference on 25 - 26 March 2019. Companies are REQUIRED to e-mail Candace Dittmer no later than 4:00 PM (CST) on 18 March 2019 with the following pre-registration information:
(1) Company Name
(2) Company size under the applicable NAICS codes (Small Business Administration business size classification)
(3) CAGE Code
(4) a one page company profile
(5) Name(s) of employees/representatives attending Industry Day
(6) if you are a Prime Offeror, whether your company would be interested in participating in one-on-one discussions and requested date and time.
Pre-solicitation conference Location: Metro Tech South Bryant Campus, 4901 S. Bryant Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73129. Please see attached PowerPoint for details.
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07 MAR 2019: PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCE NOTICE:
The purpose of this notice is to provide information regarding the upcoming Open Skies Treaty Aircraft Recapitalization (OSTAR) Pre-Solicitation Conference. Please see the attached instructions for detailed information.
DISCLAIMER: The Government will not provide reimbursement of any costs associated with documentation or communication submitted in response to this posting. The Government will not provide reimbursement of costs associated with any travel or communication submitted in response to the Pre‐Solicitation Conference. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice. Any submitted documentation, upon delivery, becomes the property of the U.S. Government and will not be returned. Additionally, participation shall not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards.
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01 MAR 2019 BIDDERS LIBRARY:
The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with the Open Skies Treaty Aircraft Recapitalization (OSTAR) Bidders Library.
Several documents contained in the Bidders Library have been secured and require access to be viewed. Requests for access to secured documents shall be submitted in accordance with the below instructions:
Export Controlled Secured Document Requests:
1. Vendor will be prompted by FedBizOpps.gov to enter Marketing Partner Identification Number (MPIN).
2. Vendor shall also submit a request for access to the Contracting Officer at candace.dittmer@us.af.mil containing the following:
a. Vendor Name and CAGE Code
b. Vendor Point of Contact Name, Phone Number and Email Address
c. Brief description of vendor and the reason access is being requested
3. OSTAR Program will verify requesting vendor's registration information in System for Award Management (SAM).
4. Prior to granting access the OSTAR Program will verify requesting vendor is a certified U.S. or Canadian contractor by the Joint Certification Program administered by the Defense Logistic Information Service (Form DD2345).
28 FEB 2019 DRAFT RFP:
The purpose of this notice is to provide industry with the Open Skies Treaty Aircraft Recapitalization (OSTAR) DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP). The OSTAR Program Office is soliciting industry comments on the DRAFT RFP and attachments associated with the DRAFT RFP.
Comments on the DRAFT RFP shall be submitted in the attached matrix. Any comments or questions not submitted in the attached matrix may be discarded. Email your completed matrix to the Contracting Officer at candace.dittmer@us.af.mil by 1600 hrs CST 28 March 2019.
The information in the DRAFT RFP documents are subject to change. The USG does not intend to respond to comments provided by industry. Comments may, or may not, be considered for future revisions to the RFP.
The USG will not provide reimbursement of any costs associated with documentation or communication submitted in response to this posting. The USG does not intend to award a contract based on this notice. Any submitted documentation, upon delivery, becomes the property of the USG and will not be returned. Comments to this notice can be emailed to the Contracting Officer at candace.dittmer@us.af.mil.
REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/INDUSTRY DAY:
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of aircraft and integration of digital visual imaging systems (DVIS) use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel in support of the Open Skies Treaty. It is expected that the program remain unclassified and that no foreign participation is required in the acquisition and development of the system. However, Open Skies signatory nations will be part of the final Treaty Certification flights prior to initial operational capability. Interested offerors responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards as this survey is for planning purposes and may not result in a solicitation or contract. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
27 AUG 2018 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The Government is seeking industry input on the attached questions. Request a response to the RFI by close of business 27 Sep 2018.
16 AUG 18 - QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Please see the attached additional questions and answers. Revised answers from the previous Q&A posting on 21 Jun 18 are highlighted in yellow.
16 AUG 18- SCHEDULE UPDATE
The estimated draft RFP release date is Jan 2019.
21 June 2018 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The Government is seeking industry input on the attached question. Request a response to the RFI by close of business 29 June 2018.
19 June 2018 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
The Government is seeking industry input on the attached questions. Request a response to the RFI by close of business 29 June 2018.
23 May 2018 - INDUSTRY DAY UPDATE
Private one-on-one sessions with interested companies may be conducted in person or via telecom. If your company would like to request a one on one session, please include with your pre-registration information your preference (telecom or in person).
16 MAY 2018 - INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE:
AFLCMC/WKD is sponsoring an Industry Day to identify potential business sources with the expertise, capabilities, and experience for qualification and production of aircraft and integration of digital visual imaging systems (DVIS) used by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel in support of the Open Skies Treaty. Industry Day will provide a general overview of the requirements and a forum for discussions about the Government's expectations and industry capabilities.
Industry Day will be held 30-31 May 2018 via telecom. The Government will provide briefings and an opportunity to ask questions in an open environment the morning of 30 May from 0800 - 0930. All questions and answers asked during the open session will be published on FedBizOps.
The Government will also host private one-on-one sessions with interested companies immediately following the USG briefing. These one-on-one sessions will continue until all respondents have had the opportunity to present their solution to the USG. The purpose of the individual sessions is to allow interested parties the opportunity to present their specific strategy directly to the USG, and to be able to engage in in-depth technical discussions that may be competition sensitive. These individual sessions will be limited and not to exceed 90 minutes, but may require less time.
Interested companies MUST coordinate with the USG to secure a time slot for a one-on-one telecom. Session times will be randomly assigned and companies will be notified of their time slot via email.
Industry day is for informational purposes only and is not to be viewed as 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 is strictly voluntary. Additionally, participation in this survey shall not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey or the Industry Day.
The results of Industry Day will be utilized to determine the Government's acquisition strategy. All information provided by interested parties is strictly voluntary and will be treated as proprietary by the USG and will be protected as such.
INDUSTRY DAY REGISTRATION
Pre-registration is REQUIRED. This is a no-fee event.
Questions relative to Industry Day Registration or the Sources Sought and RFIs should be addressed to:
Candace C. Dittmer, AFLCMC/WKK Contracting Officer - candace.dittmer@us.af.mil
Companies are required to e-mail Candace Dittmer no later than 4:00 PM (CST) on 25 May 2018, with the following pre-registration information:
(1) Company Name
(2) Company size under the applicable NAICS codes (Small Business Administration business size classification)
(3) CAGE Code
(4) a one page company profile
(5) Name(s) of employees/representatives attending Industry Day
(6) if you are a Prime Offeror, whether your company would be interested in participating in one-on-one discussions.
Electronic Responses shall be submitted in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel format, or Portable Document Format (PDF).
Copies of the USG presentation materials will be posted to the FBO website no later than 21 May 2018. Specific questions regarding the presentation materials should be submitted to the registration POC no later than 4:00 PM (CST) on 25 May 2018 via e-mail. Please indicate whether the question is either "General" - to be addressed during the Industry Day presentation or "Competition Sensitive" - to be discussed in a one-on-one session. The presentation materials, resulting "General" Questions and Answers, and a listing of the Companies who attended will be provided via the FBO website following the event.
All responses should indicate which portions of their response are proprietary and should mark them accordingly. Failure to release response information to listed Government support agents may prevent its review.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 09 MAY 2018
The Government is seeking industry input on the attached additional question. Request a response to the RFI by close of business 04 June 2018.
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: 04 MAY 2018
The Government is seeking industry input on the attached additional questions. Request a response to the RFI by close of business 04 June 2018.
01 MAY 2018:
The draft systems requirement document has updated. Please see the attached changes highlighted in yellow.
20 APR 2018:
The draft systems requirement document has updated. Please see the attached changes highlighted in yellow.
Candace Dittmer, Phone 4057367290, Email candace.dittmer@us.af.mil
