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69 -- C-130J MAINTENANCE/AIRCREW TRAINING SYSTEM SOL F33657-99-R-0044 DUE 111299 POC Mr Eric Branum, Program Manager/Ms Gina Moore, PCO,(937) 255-7288 ext 482/ (937) 255-7288 ext 464 WEB: C-130JMATS-C-130J Maintenance/Aircrew Training System, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/C-130JMATS/C-130JMATS.asp. E-MAIL: Eric.Branum@asc-yw.wpafb.af.mil, Gina.Moore@asc-yw.wpafb.af.mil, Eric.Branum@asc-yw.wpafb.af.mil, Gina.Moore@asc-yw.wpafb.af.mil. Background " This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation F33657-99-R-0044 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) for commercial solutions for the acquisition of a C-130J Maintenance and Aircrew Training System (MATS). The RFP document, and all associated documentation, is posted to the Preaward Information eXchange System (PIXS) site www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixslibr/c-130RFP/c-130rfp.asp. The RFP document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 97-13. The standard industrial classification code for the program is 3728. The requirement is for an Aircrew and Maintenance Training System including maintenance training devices (MTDs), aircrew training devices, courseware, instruction, site activation, and operation and maintenance. The Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and Option CLINs (including item descriptions, quantities, and delivery/acceptance/ FOB points) are located on the C-130J MATS PIXS site in the document entitled, "01SectionsAthruK". The requirement is discussed in further detail in the System Requirements Document located on the C-130J MATS PIXS site in the document entitled "06SysReqDoc". The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition. Addenda to provision 52.212-1 (including the Statement of Objectives, Statement of Work Tasks, CLIN Matrix, Past Performance Cover Letter and Questionnaire, and the Commercial Pricing Support Addendum) are located on the C-130J MATS PIXS site in the document entitled, "02ITOandSOO". The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Mission Capability, Proposal Risk, Past Performance, and Price. Additional information concerning the evaluation factors is located on the C-130J MATS PIXS site in the document entitled, "03EvalFactors". Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, with proposals. The clauses at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, and 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, apply to this acquisition. Additional contract clauses, requirements, Terms and Conditions, and Special Provisions as determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices, are applicable to this acquisition. The text of 52.212-3, 52.212-4 and 52.212-5, and the text of additional contract requirements, Terms and Conditions, and Special Provisions are located on the C-130J MATS PIXS site in the document entitled, "01SectionsAthruK". Additionalattachments to the RFP are located on the C-130J PIXS site. This acquisition is a rated order under Defense Priorities and Allocations System with an assigned rating of DO-A1. An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposal or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call Mr. Stephen Plaisted at (937)255-9095, or e-mail him at STEPHEN.PLAISTED@ascsy.wpafb.af.mil. This acquisition involves data that are subject to export control laws and regulations. Only contractors who are registered and certified with the Defense Logistics Services Center (DLSC) shall be provided copies of the solicitation or other data subject to foreign disclosure restrictions. Contact the Defense Logistics Services Center, 74 Washington Avenue N., Battle Creek MI 40917-3084 (1-800-353-3572) for further information on the certification process. You must submit a copy of your approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, with your proposal. Foreign-owned firms must also provide a current Special Security Agreement {reference DoD 5220.22-M, National Industrial Security Program Operation Manual (NISPOM)} with your proposal. Responses are split submittals and due no later than 4:00 p.m. local time, Wright-Patterson AFB OH, on the following dates: Volume I (Technical/Management Volume) and Volume II (Past Performance) are due 12 Nov 99, Volume III (Cost/Price Proposal) and Volume IV (Model Contract) are due on 03 Dec 99. Responses should be sent to: ATTN: Gina Moore, Procuring Contracting Officer; ASC/SYG, Bldg 125; 2335 SeventhStreet, Room 1446; Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7805. Contact Gina Moore, Contracting Officer, (937) 255-7288 x464, e-mail Gina.Moore@asc-yw.wpafb.af.mil, or Annette Dunbar, Contract Negotiator, (937) 255-7288 x447, e-mail Annette.Dunbar@asc-yw.wpafb.af.mil, for additional information regarding this solicitation. See Note 9.***** " Posted 10/28/99 (D-SN395986). (0301)

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