Combat Mission Systems Support (CMSS) Request for Proposal (RFP) Release

The purpose of this announcement is to inform potential offerors, in accordance with FAR 5.203(a), of the Government's intent to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) on or about 11 May 2018. If you intend to submit a proposal you must contact the Contracting Officer by 4 May 2018. Note there will be no further postings for this acquisition until contract award. The RFP will be provided directly via e-mail to potential offerors upon request to the Government points of contact listed below. Supporting classified documents will be made available to eligible potential offerors upon request to the security points of contact listed below. The CMSS effort is planned as a single, predominantly Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF) contract to be awarded via full and open competition to sustain the Space Superiority Systems (SMC/SY) portfolio of ground-based electronic warfare (EW) systems and supporting infrastructure and to develop the Counter Communication System (CCS) Block 10.3. The sustainment effort include depot support amd sustainment engineering (DS&SE), system upgrades and modifications, studies and analysis, transition of future systems, and support to operations. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 541330 and the size standard is $38.5M (for Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons). This is not a small business set aside, however, small businesses are encouraged to pursue teaming arrangements. The CMSS RFP will be provided upon request to potential offerors via e-mail. Classified documents will be provided separately through appropriate channels. To request access to the classified Bidder's Library, interested and eligible potential offerors should send their request to both Mr. Stephen Taylor, at stephen.taylor.2@us.af.mil, (310) 416-1618, and to Ms. Qiana Winn, qiana.winn.1.ctr@us.af.mil, (310) 416-1524. Mr. James Tisdale, james.tisdale.4@us.af.mil, (310) 653-1889, has been appointed as an ombudsman to facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, Contracting Officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern. Before consulting with the ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, or recommendations to the Contracting Officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes. If resolution cannot be made by the Contracting Officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman. The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency. Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of information, verify due date, or clarify technical requirements. All such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.