MODIFICATION
A -- Nuclear Enterprise Tracking System (NETS)
- Notice Date
- 12/6/2010
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, AFNWC PKE, BLDG 20604 CP 505 846 9516, 2000 WyYOMING BLVD DE, KIRTLAND AFB, New Mexico, 87117-0001, United States
- ZIP Code
- 87117-0001
- Solicitation Number
- NEST
- Point of Contact
- Donna Heinz, Phone: 505-846-9516, Francine M. Chavez, Phone: 505-853-2483
- E-Mail Address
-
donna.heinz@kirtland.af.mil, francine.chavez2@kirtland.af.mil
(donna.heinz@kirtland.af.mil, francine.chavez2@kirtland.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- SUBJECT: FA9422-11-R-0002 AMENDMENT 1 - REVISION NUCLEAR ENTERPRISE TRACKING SYSTEM (NETS) CS/Phone: Francine M. Chavez / 505-853-2483 Date: 06 December 2010 Amendment 1 - Due to changes in the acquisition strategy, we are issuing a revision to Amendment 1. This revision only includes those Requests for Information (RFI's) that are impacted by the strategy change. The RFI numbers where a revision/update occurred will correspond with the original RFI numbers from Amendment 1, dated 27 Oct 10. All other RFI's that did not require revision/update are considered current and have been omitted from this revision 1. RFI RESPONSES CONTRACTING RFI #2: Based on the last paragraph of the Statement of Objectives (SOO) para 3.0 ("The offeror's SOW shall specify in clear, understandable terms the work to be done by the contractor in developing or producing the technology demonstration and define what is required in specific performance based, quantitative terms.") our assumption is that the RFP will require Offerors to develop and submit a Statement of Work (SOW) that addresses the information contained in the SOO. This approach provides an excellent opportunity to meet Air Force objectives given that: a. The Offeror developed SOW provides a means of evaluating proposals to determine if the Offeror can satisfy the "outcomes" defined in the SOW. b. The Offeror developed SOW provides a means of determining which Offeror is best positioned to provide the demonstration. Answer: It is anticipated the final RFP will require a demonstration plan (similar to a SOW) that addresses the information contained in the SOO. The purpose of the plan is for offerors to provide details on their approach to the technology demonstration contract. The content of the plan will be delineated in both the Instructions to Offerors and through a CDRL requirement. A SOW will no longer be required. RFI #4: Our assumption is that the SOW and other deliverables required by the Request for Proposal (RFP) will not allow classified proposals. Is this assumption correct? Answer: The solicitation will contain a DD254 classified at the Secret level. Proposals will be unclassified. RFI #5: Our assumption is that a pre-proposal conference will be held that will brief industry on the program and to answer general questions, is this assumption correct? Answer: Based on the fact the purpose of these contracts is to receive technology demonstrations and they require no knowledge of our current systems or nuclear processes, we will not be conducting an industry day or one-on-one sessions with offerors. RFI #6: Our assumption is that the Air Force will allow industry to participate in one-on-one meetings with Government contracting and technical representatives. Is this assumption correct? Answer: Based on the fact the purpose of these contracts is to receive technology demonstrations and they require no knowledge of our current systems or nuclear processes, we will not be conducting an industry day or one-on-one sessions with offerors. RFI #8: The SOO seems to imply that the contract will be awarded to a single contractor. Has an acquisition strategy been determined indicating the number of awards? Answer: AFNWC anticipates making several firm-fixed price contract awards, estimated at no more than 10, pursuant to this acquisition depending on the number of fully capable proposals received and availability of funds. The estimated cumulative cost for all contracts awarded is expected to not exceed $3.5 M. Individual contracts shall not exceed $350,000. RFI #11: Based on the SOO in para. 5.0, Period of Performance ("Proposed by contractors in the Statement of Work"), will the contractor specified periods of performance define the overall period of performance for the Contract? Answer: The Period of Performance will be no more than 210 days. RFI #13: Has an acquisition schedule been defined? If so, can you release it to industry? Answer: The formal RFP will be released no later than 10 Dec 10 with proposals due 10 Jan 11. We anticipate contract award(s) within 30 days after proposal receipt. This of course is dependent on the number of proposals received. The primary proposal submission will consist of the demonstration plan. The demonstration report and development plan will be during the course of the contract. The demonstration report will be due no later than 30 days after the formal technology demonstration. The development plan (a rough order of magnitude including activities, cost and schedule required to further develop the technology) will be required no later than 30 days after the technology demonstration report is delivered. RFI #14: Has the Air Force determined their budget for this acquisition and can that budget information be shared with the Offerors at this time? Answer: The AFNWC in support of AFGSC intends to use Research, Development, Test and Engineering (RDT&E) funds for this effort. AFNWC anticipates making several firm-fixed price contract awards, estimated at no more than 10, pursuant to this acquisition depending on the number of fully capable proposals received and availability of funds. The estimated cumulative cost for all contracts awarded is expected not to exceed $3.5 M. Individual contracts shall not exceed $350,000. TECHNICAL RFI #10: Is there an identified date for the Initial Operating Capability or Full Operational Capability for the demonstrated systems? Answer: No. There is currently no funding or formal follow-on program requiring operational capability. RFI #11: Are the Mission Owners and Acquisition Decision Milestone authorities identified for the purpose of certification and accreditation? Answer: Certification and accreditation is not a contract requirement. Should a follow-on program occur, the appropriate mission owners and acquisition authorities will be identified at that time. RFI #12: Please describe the Air Force resources, personnel, equipment, data, and data access that will be available during the SOW development period, during program execution. Answer: None will be provided during the competitive proposal process. Upon contract award, the government will work with each contractor to determine the technology demonstration schedule. AFGSC and AFNWC personnel (approximately 5-10) will attend the technology demonstrations. Between the date of award and the actual demonstrations, AFNWC will publish the rules of engagement for government information exchange. RFI #13: What provisions are in place to secure access to the identified Air Force Data systems during the demonstration period? Answer: Since this is not a contract requirement, there will be no access to Air Force data systems. RFI #14: Will access to SIPRNet via a sponsored contractor SCIF be provided during the Period of Performance of this effort? Answer: There should be no need to have SIPRNet connectivity or utilize a SCIF. RFI #16: What portions of capability is already available on the Air Force network? Answer: Since current knowledge of Air Force systems is not a contract requirement, this information will not be provided.
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- Address: Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Contracting Division (PKE); Mail to: AFNWC/PKE; Attn: Francine M. Chavez; 8150 'F' Ave., Bldg 20226, Rm. 9, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117 or electronic submissions acceptable to e-mail address: Francine.Chavez2@kirtland.af.mil., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87117, United States
- Zip Code: 87117
- Zip Code: 87117
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