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CONTRACTED CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CCAS)

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FA0021-11-R-0003Federal

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The contract titled "CONTRACTED CLOSE AIR SUPPORT (CCAS)" is a sources-sought notice issued by the Department of Defense under solicitation number FA0021-11-R-0003, posted on July 1, 2011. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses in accordance with FAR 19.5, targeting entities classified under NAICS code 481219. The contract involves providing close air support services and is managed by the office located at Hurlburt Field, Florida. To access the official solicitation and RFP documents, interested parties must search for the original RFI number, noting that the official solicitation can be found under the same RFI number supplemented with an "alpha" designation. For additional assistance or difficulties locating the required documents, points of contact include Diana R Graziano, the Contract Specialist, and Jeffrey Lowman, the Contracting Officer, both reachable via their provided email addresses and phone numbers. The contract focuses on obtaining sources for contracted close air support, with all official documentation and communications centralized through the Department of Defense and its contracting office at Hurlburt Field.

General Info

DoD seeks small businesses for contracted close air support services under NAICS 481219.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA0021 Afica 765 Sconf

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

As identified in the Basic CCAS DRAFT Performance work Statement, ANNEX 1 Operation Training Locations, FL, USA

Set-Aside

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Documents

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AFSOC CCAS Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs)

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AFSOC Contracted Close Air Support (CCAS) Draft PWS

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AFSOC Contracted Close Air Support (CCAS) PWS

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Cost Workbook - Price List 8 JUNE

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DD Form 254 - Contract Security Classification Specification

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FA0021-11-D-000X-00XX Task Order 2 Draft PWS

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FA0021-11-R-0003 CCAS Solicitation

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FA0021-11-R-0003 Contracted Close Air Support (CCAS) Q&A

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Task Order 1: Draft PWS - 720th Special Tactics Group

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Task Order 3: Draft PWS for Special Tactics Training Squadron (SOTACC)

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FA0021-11-R-0003 Past Performance Consent Letter

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FA0021-11-R-0003 Past Performance Questionnaire

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FA0021-11-R-0003 Past Performance Questionnaire Recipient List

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Letter of Identification (LOI) - Government Contractor Travel

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Past Performance Citation Form

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Atch+5+TO+Num+1+RFP+Package.pdf

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Atch+7+TO+Num+3+RFP+Package.pdf

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA0021 Afica 765 Sconf
Contacts2 people available
OfficeHURLBURT FIELD, FL, 32544-5407, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA0021 Afica 765 Sconf
Office AddressHURLBURT FIELD, FL, 32544-5407, USA
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Diana R GrazianoContract Specialist
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Jeffrey LowmanContracting Officer
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Full Description

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To reach the Official RFP documents, search the original RFI number FA0021-11-R-0003 and you will see two notices appear. The original RFI Notice (FA0021-11-R-0003, which has all the DRAFT documents) and a second Notice with the same RFI number but followed by an "alpha" (A). The Notice numbered with the "alpha:" FA0021-11-R-0003(A) is where you will find the Official Solicitation/RFP documents. If you encounter any issues locating the Official RFP documents contact the POCs listed below immediately.

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