DLA Aviation at Philadelphia will solicit a proposal for the acquisition of performance based logistics and engineering support, as follows: 12 Integrated Product Support (IPS) Elements for all United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC) and, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Cases for: Spain, Canada, Switzerland, Malaysia, Kuwait, Australia, and Finland Fighter/Attack F/A 18A F and Electronic Attack EA 18G Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft. Efforts are for support directly related to hardware that is procured on various F/A-18 and EA-18G contracts. The IPS Elements have the word "integrated" specifically included in the name to reinforce the approach of constructing the product support infrastructure to ensure all functional areas are mutually supporting and non-duplicative in terms of funding, usage of resources (both personnel and materiel), capability, and outcomes. Each of the 12 Elements becomes a "force multiplier" to add value (either through improving outcomes or reducing life cycle costs) across the entire scope of weapon system support. The contractor will be required to provide the following IPS Element or combination of elements supports the production of a plan, process, or specific product, which in term contributes to the successful acquisition, operation, and support of the weapon system. The 12 IPS elements are: Product Support Management, Technical Data, Design Interface, Support Equipment, Sustaining Engineering, Support Equipment, Training and Training Support, Supply Support, Maintenance Planning Management, Manpower & Personnel, Facilities and Infrastructure, Computer Resources, and Packaging, Handling Storage, & Transportation This effort contemplated to be procured from Boeing, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, will be required to provide comprehensive support of the program. The Boeing Company is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of these aircrafts with design control, authorization, and documentation to manufacture. The Boeing Company owns the limited data rights to these items. The Government does not have the drawings or complete data packages. The contract is planned as a Fixed Price action against the BCOI contract, which is strategic in nature and will be the primary vehicle for procurement of a wide range of supplies. Performance will include a total performance period of five years. The scope of work covers the base period Calendar Year 2019 and Option Calendar Years 2020-2024 Packaging, Handling Storage, & Transportation.
