DC3 Communications Fly-Away Kit Sustainment

RFI for DC3 Communications Fly-Away Kits Sustainment This Request For Information (RFI)/Sources Sought (SS) is issued by the Air Force Installation Contracting Agency (AFICA), 766 Specialized Contracting Squadron, Strategic Acquisitions Flight (766 SCONS/PKZ). DISCLAIMER: This constitutes a preliminary market research and is issued for informational and planning purposes only. Market research information will be used to identify qualified, experienced, and interested potential sources and commercial practices in support of the government's requirements. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP). No contract award will be made on the basis of any response(s) to this notice. It is not to be construed as a formal solicitation or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any products or services. The information requested by this preliminary market research will be used within the Air Force to facilitate decision making and will not be disclosed outside the agency. Any information provided to the government is strictly voluntary and will be provided at no cost to the government. PURPOSE: The purpose of this notice is to conduct market research for a known agency requirement and seek industry comments in response to the description of work below. The results of this RFI will be used as an effort to obtain competition and identify qualified potential sources within the 8(a) program. In accordance with FAR 19.815, "once a requirement has been accepted by SBA into the 8(a) program, any follow-on requirements shall remain in the 8(a) program unless there is a mandatory source or SBA agrees to release the requirement from the 8(a) program in accordance with (IAW) 13 CFR 124.504(d). The Contracting Officer must determine if there is a reasonable expectation of obtaining offers from two or more responsible small business concerns that are competitive in terms of market prices, quality, and delivery IAW FAR 19.502-2(a) and FAR 19.203. PROCUREMENT HISTORY FOR SIMILAR SERVICES: Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) currently has a contract for similar services. Award Date: 30 September, 2016; Acquisition Type: 8(a) Sole Source; Contract Number: FA5215-16-C-0013; Contractor: Dynamic Planning & Response LLC; and Cage Code: 6JGV9. The contract includes one (1) Network Engineer managing all twenty-six (26) DC3 CFKs and eight (8) DC3 gateway routers. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The government has a requirement for non-personal services in support of the United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials and supervision as required, to perform the sustainment and maintenance of the CFK system as defined in this PWS. The contractor's primary duty location is JBPHH, HI. Travel and work are required throughout the PACAF AOR. ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE/CONTRACT TYPE: The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price contract. Period of Performance: one (1) 12 month base period year and four (4) 12 month option periods. The resultant contract award will include FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed 5 (five) years and 6 (six) months. CONTRACT AWARD DATE: On/about 30 Sep 2019 INDUSTRY EXCHANGE IAW FAR 15.201(b) The purpose of exchanging information is to improve the understanding of Government requirements and industry capabilities, thereby allowing potential offerors to judge whether or how they can satisfy the Government's requirements, and enhancing the Government's ability to obtain quality supplies and servicesat reasonable prices, and increase efficiency in proposal preparation, proposal evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. The sections below are included to help facilitate these exchanges. INFORMATION REQUESTED: At a minimum, Potential Offerors shall provide complete/sufficient responses to questions below. The Contracting Officer will deem incomplete/insufficient responses received from potential Offerors unacceptable. As a result, potential Offeror's submission lacks the capability to be determined "responsible" to perform this requirement. 1. Company Information: Name, address, telephone number, point of contact names, e-mail addresses, DUNS and CAGE code, business size (large or small according to all possible applicable NAICS). If small business, identify the following: type of small business and/or socio economic class. If an 8(a)/SDB firm, include 8(a) program graduation/exit date. For more information on size standards, refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/tablesmall-business-size-standards BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD: Interested sources shall identify its business size standard based on the primary North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of 541519, Other Computer Related Services. Responses may be used to develop and/or determine if small business prime and subcontracting opportunities exist for this requirement IAW FAR Part 19.501 (b). - Large Business Concern - Small Business (SB) Concern - 8(a)/Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) - Woman-Owned Small Business - Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) - Veteran-Owned Small Business - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) For more information, refer to http://www.sba.gov/content/tablesmall-business-size-standards 2. Performance Work Statement (PWS) Review: IAW FAR 15.201, the PWS has been provided to improve the understanding of the requirement and enhance the ability of the government to obtain quality services. The government requests that industry carefully review the attachment and offer comments or suggestions, with specific references to the attachments (section, paragraph number, page number). Any changes to the Draft PWS will be at the discretion of the Contracting Officer. 3. Capabilities: Include information regarding your company's recent (within 3 years from date of this notice) and relevant capabilities to successfully perform this requirement. 4. Technical experience, education, and certifications of personnel available to support this requirement. If certifications are required, what kind and from what agency? Also discuss how your company ensures all employees meet and maintain the required qualifications, experience, licenses, and insurance requirements (if applicable). 5. Provide information/past performance for Communications Fly-Away Kits (CFK) sustainment for both Government and non-Government customers. Under which NAICS code has your company performed similar work? 6. Recruitment and Retention: (1) the ability of your firm in recruiting and maintaining qualified personnel, (2) the ability to recruit and provide Contractor personnel at multiple locations, (3) information regarding previous history providing the same or similar services, (4) describe your business capability to meet prompt replacement and quick turnaround of Contractor employees, (5) describe innovative efficiencies that are available to Industry and/or your firm that are relevant to this requirement, and (6) List any concerns in your ability to fill all required positions and meet all required items within the contract. 7. Identify any major performance, schedule, or cost risks anticipated. Discuss options to mitigate those risks. 8. Would your company propose on this project as a prime contractor, prime contractor with subcontractor(s), prime contractor with team member subcontractor(s), or a joint venture? If you have proposed a joint venture, identify to the extent possible, your team members. Identify the business size of your team members or joint venture firms. If a teaming arrangement is planned, give details to the extent practicable on how the team likely will be composed. See FAR subpart 9.6 for Government policy on teaming arrangements and 8(a) Program regulations described in 13 CFR 124.513 The Contracting Officer will review and consider all responses and/or questions received. However, the Contracting Officer will not provide a written and/or verbal response to any questions received. RESPONSES: All submissions for this notice shall be submitted in writing via email to desirae.morrison@us.af.mil and erin.fiebig@us.af.mil. Submissions shall reference the proper subject - [Company Name] RFI Response for DC3 CFK Sustainment. No questions will be accepted relative to this RFI. Please provide clear, concise, and complete answers via e-mail NO LATER THAN 4:00 pm HST on February 12, 2019.