Advanced Radar Threat System Variant 2 (ARTS-V2) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS)

Update March 8, 2022 In Section 2 Description, paragraph 3 was edited to include JPARC as an OCONUS location. No other changes were done. Due date remains unchaged. ***************************** ***THIS SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURSPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR BIDS/PROPOSALS.*** No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this notice or any follow-up information requests. This is a SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE for Market Research ONLY to determine the availability of potential vendors. 1. Notice The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 541330, which has a corresponding size standard of $38.5M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran- Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. 2. Description ARTS-V2 is a Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) threat radar based on a modern, medium range, tactical SAM threat system. The ARTS-V2 is designed to be used at Department of Defense (DoD) training ranges for aircrew Training, Tactics and Procedures (TTP) development to increase combat effectiveness and aircrew survivability by training aircrews to engage or defend against an advanced SAM threat before encountering it in actual combat. Various aircraft platforms will train against the ARTS-V2, but the most stringent requirements placed on the ARTS-V2 system design come from fifth generation aircraft capabilities. ARTS-V2 is a robust and ruggedized system that is mobile, tracks and/or engages multiple targets simultaneously, and is reactive to aircrew/aircraft defensive measures. The system radar will present threat parametric data derived from Integrated Technical Evaluation and Analysis of Multiple Sources (ITEAMS) intelligence assessments and from the Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB). Additionally, the system will provide threat representative Effective Radiated Power (ERP), replicate threat signals, antenna patterns, operational modes and threat tactics capabilities, and the capability to send real-time radar data back to the Range Control Center (RCC) in conjunction with the range's Digital Integrated Air Defense System (DIADS)-controlled threat environment for processing and analysis. Figure 1 below is a picture of ARTS-V2. The Government is seeking a Contractor who is able to provide comprehensive, effective, and quality depot level Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) for ARTS-V2, to sustain operational tempos at all installations where Air Force acquired systems are located in the CONUS and one (1) OCONUS location of the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex (JPARC) located at Eielson Air Force Base Alaska. The Contractor will be required to perform all duties and functions necessary to deliver comprehensive depot level CLS for the Air Force inventory of ARTS-V2. These duties and functions include sustaining and systems engineering; configuration management; quality assurance and inspections; inventory control and materiel management in accordance with the Financial Improvement and Audit Readiness (FIAR) program; demand planning; wholesale item. The Government owns a level 3 technical data package for the system. Technical manuals are available. The Government has unlimited data rights for the system. The scope of depot CLS to include changes made through the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) process throughout the CLS performance periods, including but not limited to deficiency corrections, capability changes, maintenance improvements, Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence. The Contractor shall plan for DMSMS/obsolescence and work with the Government to mitigate impacts to sustainment. 3. Requested Responses Business Information: Provide the following business information for your company: Company Name: Address: Point of Contact: CAGE Code: Phone Number: E-mail Address: Web Page Address: Central Contractor Registration (CCR) (Yes/No): Specify whether your company is a U.S. or foreign-owned firm: Recommended North American Induistry Classification System (NAICS Code) if other than 541330: Based on above NAICS code, state whether your company is small business and provide additional information regarding the type of small business (women-owned, small disadvantaged business, HUBZone, etc.). 4. Potential Offeror Capabilities Please provide responses to the following items: What is your experience in providing the capability to accomplish the objective/requirements listed above? Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual points of contact (Contracting Officers or Program Managers). Provide pricing data to include historical pricing data if available. How would the prime contractor account for Government Furnished Property (GFP) in the possession of the prime and all sub-contractors in accordance with the FIAR program? Does your company currently have any teaming agreements in place that will allow for successfully meeting the Government's requirements? In addition, please identify the roles associated with the teaming arrangement. Discuss any documents or data you will require to complete the objectives listed above and briefly explain their purpose. What are the top five risks you see in accomplishing this effort? Provide a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Provide other relevant topics, concerns, or information not addressed in this posting. Does your company have a DMSMS program? If so, please give a brief description of it and also an example of how you were able to resolve a DMSMS issue. 5. Potential Offeror Capability Briefings A focused capabilities briefing may be required at the Government's discretion. The Government will contact interested vendors directly should it be determined that a capabilities briefing is needed. 6. Response Procedures The Government is looking for Contractors interested in satisfying this requirement at the Prime Contractor level, or as a Prime contractor willing to team with a depot to do less technical maintenance. Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. Any Contractors responding to this RFI who are interested in subcontracting opportunities should note that in their response. Companies responding to this posting are advised their response does not guarantee awards in future solicitations or contracts. The Government will NOT reimburse any company or individual for any expense associated with preparation or response to this posting. Direct and succinct responses are preferred. Marketing material not pertaining to the exact information requested will be considered an insufficient response. Please keep your responses to no more than 12 pages. ***AGAIN, THIS IS ONLY A SOURCES SOUGHT MARKET SURVEY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST TO RESPOND TO A SOLICITATION.*** A determination by the Government to compete this proposed contract action will be based upon responses and Government needs. It does not guarantee that an RFP will be issued. Responses to this Sources Sought are not offers and cannot be accepted by the USAF to form a binding contract or agreement. The information provided will be used to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The USAF will not provide reimbursement for the information provided. The USAF will not be obligated to pursue any particular acquisition alternative as a result of this notice. Responses to the notice will not be returned. Not responding to this notice does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if one is issued.