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69 -- F-16 BLOCK 40/50 MISSION TRAINING CENTER (MTC) PROGRAM SOL F33657-98-R-2033 DUE 030398 POC Jerry C. Peterangelo, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-7388 x 266, fax (937) 656-7538 This is Part 1 of 2 of Request for Proposal (RFP) F33657-98-R-2033 for the F-16 Block 40/50 Mission Training Center (MTC) Program (herein referred to as F-16 MTC). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. There are two parts to this RFP. This is Part 1, which contains the program's, technical/management requirements and the instructions conditions, and notices to offerors (ICNO). Part 2 is in a succeeding CBD announcement and contains the basis for award and the evaluation criteria/standards. Both announcements constitute the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement will utilize an electronic bulletin board for solicitation reference documents in an effort to streamline the communication process between the government and industry and is accessible through the World Wide Web at thefollowing Internet address: "http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/DMTRFP/DMTRFP.asp". For questions concerning operation of the PIXS system contact the system administrator, Mr. Johnny Harshbarger, at (937) 255-2739. All addenda referenced herein that are located on the bulletin board will be noted as "(on PIXS as "document name" dated xx)." Statement of Objectives: The requirement of the F-16 MTC program is to procure contractor provided simulation services. To safely and affordably train the way we fight, the Combat Air Forces (CAF) require a unit-level F-16 MTC pilot training capability suitable to accomplish ground-based training (i.e., ability to fly a complete mission from takeoff to landing involving all training tasks as an uninterrupted flight) for selected mission elements and safety of flight tasks, many of which cannot be routinely trained in the aircraft. Initial service will be ordered at Shaw AFB and Mt. Home AFB. Through the contract resulting from this solicitation, the same or similar services may be ordered at all of the F-16 Block 40/50 ACC, USAFE, PACAF, AETC, and ANG wings. Once deployed, the service will enable networked mission training within a single wing and between multiple wings. This program will provide the capability to train in a multi-ship role at geographically separated locations and to train full mission profiles against interactive threats. Instructors and courseware will be provided by the government. The government does not intend to acquire any hardware or software but merely to buy simulation capability on a cost per training hour basis. The offeror will be responsible for system operation; system maintenance; product baseline management; system simulation modification and upgrade; and some basic instruction for contract and Air Force instructors in the operational use of the simulation equipment as well as keeping the system simulation concurrent with the changing configuration of the fielded F-16 Block 40/50 aircraft, and inserting new capabilities as they become available. The Simulation Capability Requirements Document (SCRD) (on PIXS as "scrd.doc" dated 22 Jan 99) defines the requirement. All Documents referenced in the SCRD are located on the PIXS, or directions for obtaining them are on PIXS. Foreign sources/contractors are excluded from being selected as prime contractor on this effort. The selected contractor shall be required to hold a Top Secret SCI facility clearance in order to perform this program. Security requirements are provided on the DD Form 254, CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION (posted on PIXS as "dd254. pdf" dated 3 Sep 98). The government intends to award a single Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) requirements type contract in the May 99 timeframe in order to satisfy the above requirements. Shaw AFB Level B service will begin in Dec 01 and be upgraded to Level C service NLT Apr 02. Mt. Home AFB Level B service will begin NLT Apr 02. Shaw AFB could receive Level B or C service, and Mt. Home AFB could receive Level B service, no earlier than Aug 01, if proposed by the offeror. The simulation service requirements and schedule for all F-16 MTC sites are posted on PIXS as "servschd.doc" dated 22 Jan 99. The initial ordering period for the contract will be seven years, beginning at contract award. Additional ordering periods (up to eight years) may be earned in accordance with the Award Term Clause that shall be included in each offeror's contract. O&M Funds currently budgeted for this solicitation by fiscal year (FY) are as follows: ($ millions) FY99 $1.3M FY00 $10.2M FY01 $17.0M FY02 $13.7M FY03 $14.4M The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this RFP and is amended as specified in this solicitation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 97-6. The applicable small business size standard is $18,500,000.00 IAW FAR 19.102. The SIC code is 8299. Offerors should propose a business solution that satisfies mission performance requirements andprovides for an executable program. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must meet all the requirements specified in this solicitation, to include any requirements documents referenced herein; failure to do so may result in rejection of the proposal. There is no small business set-aside for this requirement. The response to this solicitation shall consist of a written proposal and oral presentation. An oral presentation and capability demonstration is required, and shall be IAW with the proposal preparation instructions as posted on PIXS as "prepinst.doc" dated 22 Jan 99. Address all requests for solicitation and communication concerning the acquisition to ASC/YWI, Bldg. 11, 2240 B Street Suite 7, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7111, ATTN: Mr. Jerry C. Peterangelo, Contracting Officer, (937)255-7388 ext.266, fax (937) 656-7538. The offerors shall submit a formal Intent to Bid Notice in writing. The notice will be used for a lottery to establish a date for the oral presentation and demonstration, and must be received at the above address / fax NLT 12:00 Noon EST on 8 Feb 99. The notice shall also include written procedures for government personnel to submit visit requests as well as detailed directions to the site where the oral presentation will be held. The offeror's proposal will consist of four volumes. Volume I Past and Present Performance shall be submitted by 12:00 Noon EST on 15 Feb 99. Volume II Technical/Management and Volume III Model Contract shall be submitted by 12:00 Noon EST on 3 Mar 99. Volume IV Price/Final Contract shall be submitted by 12:00 Noon EST on 19 Apr 99. Submit all volumes to: ASC/SYG, Attn: F-16 Block 40/50 MTC Source Selection (Mr. Jerry C. Peterangelo), Building. 125, 2335 Seventh St. Room 5, WPAFB OH 45433-7111. Direct all communications concerning this acquisition to ASC/YWI, Mr. Jerry C. Peterangelo, Contracting Officer, (937)255-7388 ext. 266, fax (937) 656-7538. In addition, provide one paper copy of the proposal to both the Cognizant DCMC Office and the Cognizant DCAA Office. Be sure to advise the ACO and DCAA for the prime and subcontractors that the proposal is "For Official Use Only" and "Source Selection Information (See FAR 3.104)". Only Volume IV Price/Final Contract shall contain pricing data. The delayed submission of Volume IV Price/Final Contract is to allow the offerors and government to have full understanding on all aspects of the solicitation and proposal, except price, prior to submission of Volume IV. Detailed instructions for preparing each proposal volume are on PIXS as "prepinst.doc" dated 22 Jan 99. All interchanges between the offeror and the government, unless otherwise specifically noted by the procuring contracting officer (PCO), will be for clarification purposes only and will not constitute discussions within the meaning of FAR 15.306. The government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to make a partial award or to award no contract if there are no acceptable proposals. If discussions are required, the PCO shall notify the offerors in writing. Capability Demonstration -- The Offeror shall provide a capability demonstration that explains the contractor's approach for providing the required simulation services. The capability demonstration shall be conducted in accordance with AFFARS Appendix AA-302 and the rules of engagement described herein. As a part of the capability demonstration, the offeror shall provide an oral presentation. Following the capability demonstration, the government will conduct a limited question and answer session. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Stephen J. Plaisted, 1790 10th Street, Room 208, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642; E-mail: plaistsj@sy.wpafb.af.mil; Phone: (937) 255-9095. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level. Posted 01/28/99 (W-SN292473). (0028)

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