JSTARS E-8C Aircrew Trainer Devices Operations & Sustainment

This bridge contract will be for an 18 month (a 9-month basic ordering period and three 3-month options) Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursable, Time & Materials cost type C-Type Contract for Joint STARS E-8C Aircrew Training Devices (ATD) Operations & Sustainment. The requirement will provide for both the Training System Support Center (TSSC) and the Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) to operate, maintain and support the Joint STARS ATDs which are comprised of two Weapon System Trainers (WSTs), two Navigator Training Systems (NTSs), and four Operator Work Station (OWS) Desktops. The Government intends to solicit only one source, Rockwell Collins, Cage Code: 00WX8. The authority for this acquisition falls under 10 U.S.C 2304(c) (1), as supplemented by FAR 6.302-1. Justification: Supplies and services are required are available from only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The award of this bridge contract is needed to ensure continued services. The WST and NTS are stand-alone trainers for the Pilot, FE and CSO that provide high-fidelity simulation, maximum commonality with the E-8C and independent operation. Each WST and NTS includes an on-board Instructor Operator Station (IOS) and has the capability for independent or integrated training between the WST and the NTS. The OWS Desktops provide hands-on training for CSO initially qualifying in the aircraft. The ATD is supported by the Training System Support Center (TSSC). The TSSC, located at Robins AFB GA is comprised of system resources required to support all ATD software, hardware, mission generation, database, and firmware changes. The Software Support Center (SSC) equipment within the TSSC is utilized for all ATD computer program generation, compilation, redesign, update, modification, database management, error correction, and creating/maintaining computer user profiles and automated configuration management. These services will also include various upgrades and modifications required to maintain concurrency with the operational E-8C Joint STARS aircraft. The contractor shall use established industry/government standards to operate, maintain and support the Joint STARS ATDs. The contractor shall operate and maintain a System Integration Lab (SIL) comprised of Government Furnished Equipment and shall be housed in the contractor's own facility. Solicitation is expected to be issued on or around 30 May 2015, with a response due 30 days thereafter. The RFP will NOT be posted at www.fedbizopps.gov. If you desire to obtain a copy, your emailed request must be submitted to (insert email address). No telephone requests will be honored. Participation by a Foreign Contractor is prohibited. Although Rockwell Collins is the only responsible source capable of providing the supplies and services need for this requirement, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement or submitting a proposal. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Contracting Office Address: 215 Page Rd Robins AFB, Georgia 31098-1611 United States Primary Point of Contact: Name: Brian Layfield Email: Brian.Layfield@us.af.mil Phone: (478) 926-8445