The amendment to the description that was released yesterday did not show up for whatever reason. The paragraph below is yesterday's posting. The Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) System Program Office (SPO) has decided to discontinue its efforts pertaining to this Sources Sought Synopsis/Request for Information. The ICBM SPO anticipates that the majority of the Minuteman III advisory and assistance services contract requirements will be absorbed by the Integration Support Contract (ISC) when it has been fully established. The ISC is a critical element of the ICBM SPOs strategy to evolve ICBM sustainment from the current ICBM Prime Integration Contract to the Future ICBM Sustainment and Acquisition Construct. ICBM SPO emphasis is currently on accelerating the ISC acquisition schedule. ISC information and draft Request for Proposal documents can be found on the Federal Business Opportunities website using the search term "FA8214-12-R-0001". NOTE: This was posted on 25 MAY 2011. **************************************************************** This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is one method the Air Force is using to conduct its market research. The results of market research will be used to develop an acquisition strategy and to determine if this A&AS effort should be small business set-aside or full and open competition. Due to the length of time that has transpired from the date of the Air Force's original market research up until the present time, the Air Force has decided that additional market research needs to be accomplished to assess the current market capabilities. As a result, this SSS/RFI is being released again for responses. There have been some changes made in some of the documentation associated with this SSS/RFI. The changes that have been made are as follows: 1. The Air Force is now anticipating that the award will be a multiple award IDIQ contract as opposed to the previously stated "one year basic period from date of award plus four one-year options." 2. The following sentence is removed from the synopsis description: "If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used." 3. In the synopsis description, remove the sentence "The capabilities package should not exceed 10 pages." Collectively, the answers to the RFI Questions and the capabilities package should not exceed 20 pages. 4. The third question on the attachment titled "RFI Questions" has been changed. The words "(or your plan to obtain those capabilities)" have been added. The new document is titled "RFI Questions Revision 2." 5. The Statement of Objectives (SOO) has been revised significantly. The new SOO is titled AFNWC/ICBMSD A&AS SOO and is dated 14 March 2011. Due to the changes made to the SSS/RFI documentation (and in particular to the SOO), the Air Force has decided that all contractors that have previously responded to this SSS/RFI must provide a new response. Contractors that have not responded to this SSS/RFI in the past are encouraged to answer the RFI questions and submit a capabilities package. Submit responses by mail to ATTN: Casey Wiseman, AFNWC/PKMA, 6014 Dogwood Ave, Bldg 1258, Rm 25, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5816. Responses may also be faxed to Casey Wiseman at 801-777-0990 or emailed to
[email protected]. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS 4:00P.M. MST 11 APR 2011. Direct all questions to the attention of Casey Wiseman via the e-mail address above or the fax number above. Identify your response with the corresponding Program Title: Sources Sought Synopsis, Minuteman III Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS). NOTE: This was posted on 14 MAR 2011. ************************************************************* The Request for Information (RFI) Questions document has been edited and re-attached to this Sources Sought Synopsis. The last paragraph on question #3 has been changed. Since part of the question was deleted (and nothing was added) the response date still remains 8 JAN 2010. NOTE: This was posted on 4 JAN 2010. ************************************************************* TWO ATTACHMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS. THE FIRST ATTACHMENT CONTAINS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) THAT HAS THREE (3) QUESTIONS ON IT. THE SECOND ATTACHMENT IS A DRAFT STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO). THE SOO IS CALLED OUT IN THE RFI. RESPONSES TO THE RFI ARE DUE NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS 4:00 PM MST ON 8 JAN 2010. PLEASE SEE THE PARAGRAPH AT THE VERY BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION FOR INFORMATION ON HOW AND WHERE TO SUBMIT THE RESPONSES. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SUBMITTED A CAPABILITIES PACKAGE IN RESPONSE TO THE ORIGINAL SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS AND FEEL LIKE YOUR CAPABILITIES PACKAGE COVERS SOME OR ALL OF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION FOUND IN THE ATTACHED RFI QUESTIONS, PLEASE PROVIDE SOME SORT OF REFERENCE OR INSTRUCTION IN YOUR RESPONSE THAT LINKS THE ANSWER(S) FOUND IN YOUR CAPABILITIES PACKAGE TO THE CORRESPONDING QUESTION(S). IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY SUBMITTED A CAPABILITIES PACKAGE, PLEASE DO SO IN ADDITION TO ANSWERING THE RFI QUESTIONS. NOTE: THIS WAS POSTED ON 21 DECEMBER 2009 ************************************************************* _______________________________________________________________________ 1.0 SUBJECT: Sources sought for A&AS engineering, analysis and management support for the 526th Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems Group (526 ICBMSG). 2.0 DESCRIPTION: 526 ICBMSG at Hill AFB, UT issues this Sources Sought Synopsis for information and planning purposes in support of the anticipated acquisition of A&AS work. The contractor must demonstrate the capability to provide acquisition program and Life Cycle Logistics support. This includes, but is not limited to, Business Case Analysis support, acquisition planning and execution activities that are consistent with DoD 5000 series instructions, support of source selection activities, configuration control of the technical data library for bidders, and the ability to plan acquisition strategy and execution for major Acquisition Programs. Additionally, contractor must demonstrate the capability to perform ICBM-related systems engineering and analysis including, but not limited to, a working knowledge of ICBM systems and subsystems, ability to evaluate technical approaches for future MMIII alternatives, provide system and subsystem engineering analysis capability to develop/evaluate system and subsystem requirements and alternatives, recommend best solutions and support design decisions. Other anticipated support may include ICBM Related Studies, Supply Chain Management activities, interacting with Air Force offices and other DoD agencies. Contractor shall coordinate program agendas, prepare presentation materials, and participate in meetings and working groups, and other research and analysis in support of the 526 ICBMSG. The contractor shall organize, manage and control essential manpower resources. Maintain and report monthly labor and financial status, work priorities and action items. All data from work performed shall be the property of the Government. Contract work shall be performed at Government site unless otherwise noted or agreed to. Contractor must be able to obtain and maintain a top secret clearance. It is anticipated that this contract will require the contractor to support acquisition activities for future ICBM support. Therefore, it is anticipated that any potential offeror will be required to identify and address potential Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) during the source selection. It is also anticipated that the appropriate OCI clauses will be included in the contract. Anticipate awarding a contract with a one year basic period from date of award plus four one-year options. THIS NOTICE IS NOT AN RFP. Firms responding to this announcement should include company name, cage code, point of contact, address and indicate whether they are a small business, 8(a) concern, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, or women-owned small business. Potential offerors should submit a Statement of Capability that addresses the offerors ability to provide the above requested support. The Government reserves the right to set-aside any subsequent acquisition based upon known sources and/or responses to this synopsis. Capabilities Package: All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm's capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided. The capabilities package should not exceed 10 pages. This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or any obligation on behalf of the Government. Vendor participation is not a promise of future business with the Government. No contract award will be made on the basis of this SSS. The Government will not pay for any information received in response to this SSS, nor will the Government compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing the information. Any information provided in response to this market research will be used for informational purposes only and will not be returned. All proprietary information should be clearly marked as such. All information submitted by respondents to this SSS, including appropriately marked proprietary information, will be safeguarded and protected from unauthorized disclosure. Submit capabilities packages by mail to ATTN: Casey Wiseman, 526 ICBMSG/PKA, 6014 Dogwood Ave, Bldg 1258 Rm 26, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5816. Responses may also be faxed to Casey Wiseman at 801-777-0990 or emailed to
[email protected]. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS 4:00 p.m. MST 13 APR 2009. Direct all questions to the attention of Casey Wiseman via the email address above or the fax number also listed above. Identify your response with the corresponding Program Title: Sources Sought Synopsis, Minuteman III Advisory and Assistance Services (A&AS).