RC/OC/WC-135 and E-4B CAT/CWD

The contract solicitation FA489020R0006 pertains to the procurement of commercial services for RC/OC/WC-135 and E-4B Contract Aircrew Training (CAT) and Courseware Development (CWD) supporting the 55th Wing at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska. This is a competitive acquisition set aside exclusively for Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses under NAICS code 611512, which covers educational services with a small business size standard of $30 million. The contract includes a performance structure consisting of a two-month phase-in period, one base year, and four one-year option periods. The anticipated award date is on or about July 21, 2020, with contract performance scheduled to begin October 1, 2020. The solicitation documents include a revised Performance Work Statement (PWS), a summary of changes, an industry Q&A compilation, and a training task list with a syllabus style guide. Key updates involve corrected proposal due dates and maintenance of all other terms and conditions. A pre-proposal conference is planned at Offutt AFB in February 2020, requiring advance registration. The government emphasizes the use of the internet and email for communication and document dissemination, urging offerors to monitor official postings for updates. Although funds are not currently available, the government reserves the right to cancel the solicitation without obligation to reimburse offerors for proposal preparation costs. Point of contact information is provided for questions and submission of industry comments on the draft documentation.