Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS)

The purpose of this update is to notify Interested Industry Partners that Amendment 0008 to the W58RGZ-16-R-0100, TAIS solicitation is available and will be released via the AMRDEC SAFE Site. Amendment 0008 updates the TAIS solicitation to amend the Performance Work Statement (PWS) narrative references in CLINS 2004, 2005, 3004, 3005, 4004, 4005, 5004, and 5005 to include the inadvertently omitted PWS paragraph 3.2.24. This update amends Section J, Attachment 0022, dated 25 May 2017 with responses to questions posed from Amendment 0007. Additionally, this update serves to re-initialize the AMRDEC SAFE Site submission through the closing date of 1 June 2017. Impacted Sections of the solicitation are Section A, Section B, and Section J. Ensure to read ALL previous FBO postings relative to W58RGZ-16-R-0100 as instructions for access to the solicitation are contained herein. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this update is to notify Interested Industry Partners that Amendment 0007 to the W58RGZ-16-R-0100, TAIS solicitation is available and will be released via the AMRDEC SAFE Site. Amendment 0007 updates the TAIS solicitation to include DFARS clause 252.239-7001 and corrects the Performance Work Statement (PWS) narrative references in CLINS 2004, 2005, 3004, 3005, 4004, 4005, 5004, and 5005. Additionally, this update serves to re-initialize the AMRDEC SAFE Site submission through the closing date of 30 May 2017. Impacted Sections of the solicitation are Section A, Section B, and Section I. Ensure to read ALL previous FBO postings relative to W58RGZ-16-R -0100 as instructions for access to the solicitation are contained herein. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this update is to notify Interested Industry Partners that Amendment 0006 to W58RGZ-16-R-0100,TAIS solicitation is available and will be released via the AMRDEC SAFE Site. Amendment 0006 provides clarification on Amendment 0005 and the conformed copy of the solicitation, including all attachments associated with the original RFP and Amendments 0001 - 0005. Additionally, this update serves to re-initialize the AMRDEC SAFE Site submission through the closing date of 16 May 2017. The ONLY impacted portion of the solicitation amendment are contained within Section A. Ensure to read ALL previous FBO postings relative to W58RGZ-16-R -0100 as instructions for access to the solicitation are contained herein. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this update is to notify Interested Industry Partners that Amendment 0005 to W58RGZ-16-R-0100, TAIS solicitation is available and will be released via the AMRDEC SAFE Site. Amendment 0005 provides the update to the questions posed to this RFP and Government's responses as of 18 April 2017. (See Section J, Attachment 0022, TAIS-Solicitation-Questions-Responses-18APR17). Impacted Sections of the solicitation are Section H, Section I, Section J, and Section L. Ensure to read ALL previous FBO postings relative to W58RGZ-16-R-0100 as instructions for access to the solicitation are contained herein. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this update is to notify Interested Industry Partners that Amendment 0004 to W58RGZ-16-R-0100, TAIS solicitation is available and will be released via the AMRDEC SAFE Site. Amendment 0004 provides the update to the questions posed to this RFP and Government's responses as of 14 April 2017. (See Section J, Attachment 0022, TAIS-Solicitation-Questions-Responses-13APR17). Impacted Sections of the solicitation are Section A, Section E, Section H, Section I, Section J, and Section L. Ensure to read ALL previous FBO postings relative to W58RGZ-16-R-0100 as instructions for access to the solicitation are contained herein. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this update is to notify Interested Industry Partners that Amendment 0003 to W58RGZ-16-R-0100, TAIS solicitation is available and will be released via the AMRDEC SAFE Site. Amendment 0003 provides the questions posed to this RFP and Government's responses. (See Section J, Attachment 0022, TAIS-Solicitation-Questions-Responses-7APR17). Impacted Section of solicitation is Section J, Attachments. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this update is to notify Interested Industry Partners that Amendment 0002 to W58RGZ-16-R-0100, TAIS solicitation is available and will be released via the AMRDEC SAFE Site. Amendment 0002 provides clarification regarding the deadline for the submission of questions for W58RGZ-16-R-0100 to the Government. Impacted sections of the solicitation are Narratives A0001 and L0001. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Due to system issues with FBO.gov, the solicitation and associated attachments cannot be released through this government point of entry. As a result, Amendment 0001 to W58RGZ-16-R-0100 extends the due date of proposals to 4:30 pm CST on 16 May 2017. The TAIS Solicitation and associated attachments are available through the AMRDEC SAFE site by request to brian.t.sanders.civ@mail.mil AND angela.d.hodges2.civ@mail.mil. Requests shall include the name of their company, along with the name / email address / phone number of their facility security officer(FSO). The software Technical Data Package (TDP) and other attachments (marked Distribution C) previously published during the DRAFT RFP phase are an attachment to the solicitation. There are no changes to the previously published TDP. Vendors who have not previously submitted a request and obtained access to the TDP shall request access as follows: (a) Send approved DD 2345 via email with the request for TDP access to brian.t.sanders.civ@mail.mil AND angela.d.hodges2.civ@mail.mil; OR (b) The contractor must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). The JCP certification establishes the eligibility of a United States (U.S.) or Canadian contractor to receive technical data governed, in the U.S., by http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil/jitc_dri/pdfs/d523025p.pdf and, in Canada, by the http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-86-345 (Technical Data Control Regulations). Certification is required for U.S. or Canadian contractors who wish to obtain access to unclassified technical data disclosing militarily critical technology with military or space application that is under the control of, or in the possession of the U.S. Department Of Defense (DOD) or the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). There are no associated fees related to the assignment or maintenance of certification numbers. Contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 (available at https://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx) to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office, along with a copy of: (a) The company's State/Provincial License (b) Incorporation Certificate (c) Sales Tax Identification Form (d) Any other documentation that verifies the legitimacy of the company. The contractor must send its completed form, by mail or courier, to the address indicated at the top of the DD Form 2345: U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, DLA Logistics Information Service - VBA Federal Center, 74 Washington Ave., North Battle Creek, MI USA 49037-3084. An original signature is required on the DD 2345 therefore, fax or email copies are not acceptable. Times for processing DD Form 2345 applications fluctuate depending on delivery method to the JCP office and the volume of applications received. Processing applications may take longer during peak periods. The complexity of routine verifications and checks may lead to delays especially if there are problems with the application, e.g. incomplete or incorrect information. Such times can vary depending on workload and occasional unforeseen circumstances. Note: Forms with incomplete or incorrect information result in further processing delays for all applications. Contact the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352-3572 or mailto: jcp-admin@dla.mil. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *****************Technical Issues with Posting of TAIS*********************** Upon posting the official Request For Proposal (RFP) for the TAIS requirement, a system issue occurred. We are working with the Federal Service Desk to resolve the issue. We are aware that Interested Industry Partners are unable to see any of the documents associated with this RFP. We will post updates throughout the day. Thanks in advance for your understanding. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is the official Request For Proposal (RFP) for W58RGZ-16-R-0100 Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS). The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), on behalf of Product Manager Air Traffic Control (PM ATC) hereby issues a RFP for the TAIS. TAIS is a mobile airspace management system that provides automation assistance to the full range of airspace planning, enhances airspace management operations (real-time), and ensures connectivity between all Air Traffic Services (ATS) assets and airspace users, to include theater. It is the Army's system of record for the integration and synchronization of Airspace Control, within the Army Battle Command System of Systems (AC), and Airspace Information Services (AIS) enroute flight following. A digitized Battlefield Automated System, TAIS provides situational awareness of friendly and enemy air activity and is interoperable with joint, coalition, and civil aviation forces. It is currently employed by the United States Army in every theater of operation. The proposal due date is 4:30 pm CST on 27 April 2017. --------------------------Information below the line was previously published-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** The purpose of this amendment is to update the estimated solicitation release date to on or about March 23, 2017 for the W58RGZ-16-R-0100 effort that was previously published during the DRAFT RFP phase under W58RGZ-15-R-0162. The points of contact for this action are: Brian Sanders, Contract Specialist, Email: brian, and Angela Hodges, Email: angela.d.hodges2.civ@mail.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED**** The software Technical Data Package (TDP), previously published during the DRAFT RFP phase will be an attachment to the solicitation. There are no changes to the previously published TDP. Vendors who have not previously submitted a request and obtained access to the TDP shall request access as follows: In order to receive this TDP (marked Distribution D) and other attachments, the contractor must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). The JCP certification establishes the eligibility of a United States (U.S.) or Canadian contractor to receive technical data governed, in the U.S., by http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil/jitc_dri/pdfs/d523025p.pdf and, in Canada, by the http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-86-345 (Technical Data Control Regulations). Certification is required for U.S. or Canadian contractors who wish to obtain access to unclassified technical data disclosing militarily critical technology with military or space application that is under the control of, or in the possession of the U.S. Department Of Defense (DOD) or the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). There are no associated fees related to the assignment or maintenance of certification numbers. Contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 (available at https://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx) to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office, along with a copy of: (a) The company's State/Provincial License (b) Incorporation Certificate (c) Sales Tax Identification Form (d) Any other documentation that verifies the legitimacy of the company. The contractor must send its completed form, by mail or courier, to the address indicated at the top of the DD Form 2345: U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, DLA Logistics Information Service - VBA Federal Center, 74 Washington Ave., North Battle Creek, MI USA 49037-3084. An original signature is required on the DD 2345 therefore, fax or email copies are not acceptable. Times for processing DD Form 2345 applications fluctuate depending on delivery method to the JCP office and the volume of applications received. Processing applications may take longer during peak periods. The complexity of routine verifications and checks may lead to delays especially if there are problems with the application, e.g. incomplete or incorrect information. Such times can vary depending on workload and occasional unforeseen circumstances. Note: Forms with incomplete or incorrect information result in further processing delays for all applications. Contact the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352-3572 or mailto: jcp-admin@dla.mil. --------------------------Information below the line was previously published-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE: The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), on behalf of Product Manager Air Traffic Control (PM ATC) anticipates issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) W58RGZ-16-R-0100 for the Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS). The anticipated contract will be for a five year, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for base PBL support; cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) for Engineering Services (ES) support, Contractor On The Battlefield (COTB) support, retrofit, Reset, Overhaul, Knowledge Management System (KMS) Updates, Exercise Support, Unscheduled Maintenance, System Refurbishment, Condition Based Maintenance, and Training Support; and cost reimbursable (CR) for other direct cost (ODC) CLINs. The U.S. Government anticipates award of one single contract as a result of this solicitation. TAIS is a mobile airspace management system that provides automation assistance to the full range of airspace planning, enhances airspace management operations (real-time), and ensures connectivity between all Air Traffic Services (ATS) assets and airspace users, to include theater. It is the Army's system of record for the integration and synchronization of Airspace Control, within the Army Battle Command System of Systems (AC), and Airspace Information Services (AIS) enroute flight following. A digitized Battlefield Automated System, TAIS provides situational awareness of friendly and enemy air activity and is interoperable with joint, coalition, and civil aviation forces. It is currently employed by the United States Army in every theater of operation. FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY: A software Technical Data Package (TDP) will be an attachment to the solicitation. If/when a solicitation is released, to obtain copies of the Technical Data Package (TDP) marked Distribution D, Offerors will be required to mail/e-mail a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Copies of this form will be included as attachments to this synopsis for planning purposes only and should not be submitted in response to this PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE. After the solicitation is released, and the required documents have been received and verified, the ACC-RSA will release the proprietary TDP by FedEx. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). Following the release of an official solicitation, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, or proposal; which will be considered by the Government. This PRE-SOLICIATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved in submission of information in response to this notice. Release of an official solicitation is anticipated to occur on or about 23 February 2017. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the solicitation. The points of contact for this action are: Brian Sanders, Contract Specialist, Email: brian.t.sanders.civ@mail.mil, and Dexter Hornsby, Contracting Officer, Email: dexter.j.hornsby.civ@mail.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. *****************Technical Issues with Posting of TAIS*********************** Upon posting the official Request For Proposal (RFP) for the TAIS requirement, a system issue occurred. We are working with the Federal Service Desk to resolve the issue. We are aware that Interested Industry Partners are unable to see any of the documents associated with this RFP. We will post updates throughout the day. Thanks in advance for your understanding. ----------------------Information below the line was previously published------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is the official Request For Proposal (RFP) for W58RGZ-16-R-0100 Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS). The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), on behalf of Product Manager Air Traffic Control (PM ATC) hereby issues a RFP for the TAIS. TAIS is a mobile airspace management system that provides automation assistance to the full range of airspace planning, enhances airspace management operations (real-time), and ensures connectivity between all Air Traffic Services (ATS) assets and airspace users, to include theater. It is the Army's system of record for the integration and synchronization of Airspace Control, within the Army Battle Command System of Systems (AC), and Airspace Information Services (AIS) enroute flight following. A digitized Battlefield Automated System, TAIS provides situational awareness of friendly and enemy air activity and is interoperable with joint, coalition, and civil aviation forces. It is currently employed by the United States Army in every theater of operation. The proposal due date is 4:30 pm CST on 27 April 2017. --------------------------Information below the line was previously published-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **** The purpose of this amendment is to update the estimated solicitation release date to on or about March 23, 2017 for the W58RGZ-16-R-0100 effort that was previously published during the DRAFT RFP phase under W58RGZ-15-R-0162. The points of contact for this action are: Brian Sanders, Contract Specialist, Email: brian, and Angela Hodges, Email: angela.d.hodges2.civ@mail.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED**** The software Technical Data Package (TDP), previously published during the DRAFT RFP phase will be an attachment to the solicitation. There are no changes to the previously published TDP. Vendors who have not previously submitted a request and obtained access to the TDP shall request access as follows: In order to receive this TDP (marked Distribution D) and other attachments, the contractor must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). The JCP certification establishes the eligibility of a United States (U.S.) or Canadian contractor to receive technical data governed, in the U.S., by http://jitc.fhu.disa.mil/jitc_dri/pdfs/d523025p.pdf and, in Canada, by the http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-86-345 (Technical Data Control Regulations). Certification is required for U.S. or Canadian contractors who wish to obtain access to unclassified technical data disclosing militarily critical technology with military or space application that is under the control of, or in the possession of the U.S. Department Of Defense (DOD) or the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). There are no associated fees related to the assignment or maintenance of certification numbers. Contractors must submit a DD Form 2345 (available at https://www.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/Default.aspx) to the United States (U.S.)/Canada Joint Certification Office, along with a copy of: (a) The company's State/Provincial License (b) Incorporation Certificate (c) Sales Tax Identification Form (d) Any other documentation that verifies the legitimacy of the company. The contractor must send its completed form, by mail or courier, to the address indicated at the top of the DD Form 2345: U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office, DLA Logistics Information Service - VBA Federal Center, 74 Washington Ave., North Battle Creek, MI USA 49037-3084. An original signature is required on the DD 2345 therefore, fax or email copies are not acceptable. Times for processing DD Form 2345 applications fluctuate depending on delivery method to the JCP office and the volume of applications received. Processing applications may take longer during peak periods. The complexity of routine verifications and checks may lead to delays especially if there are problems with the application, e.g. incomplete or incorrect information. Such times can vary depending on workload and occasional unforeseen circumstances. Note: Forms with incomplete or incorrect information result in further processing delays for all applications. Contact the Joint Certification Office at 1-800-352-3572 or mailto: jcp-admin@dla.mil. --------------------------Information below the line was previously published-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE: The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA), on behalf of Product Manager Air Traffic Control (PM ATC) anticipates issuing Request for Proposal (RFP) W58RGZ-16-R-0100 for the Tactical Airspace Integration System (TAIS). The anticipated contract will be for a five year, firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract for base PBL support; cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) for Engineering Services (ES) support, Contractor On The Battlefield (COTB) support, retrofit, Reset, Overhaul, Knowledge Management System (KMS) Updates, Exercise Support, Unscheduled Maintenance, System Refurbishment, Condition Based Maintenance, and Training Support; and cost reimbursable (CR) for other direct cost (ODC) CLINs. The U.S. Government anticipates award of one single contract as a result of this solicitation. TAIS is a mobile airspace management system that provides automation assistance to the full range of airspace planning, enhances airspace management operations (real-time), and ensures connectivity between all Air Traffic Services (ATS) assets and airspace users, to include theater. It is the Army's system of record for the integration and synchronization of Airspace Control, within the Army Battle Command System of Systems (AC), and Airspace Information Services (AIS) enroute flight following. A digitized Battlefield Automated System, TAIS provides situational awareness of friendly and enemy air activity and is interoperable with joint, coalition, and civil aviation forces. It is currently employed by the United States Army in every theater of operation. FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY: A software Technical Data Package (TDP) will be an attachment to the solicitation. If/when a solicitation is released, to obtain copies of the Technical Data Package (TDP) marked Distribution D, Offerors will be required to mail/e-mail a signed and approved DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Copies of this form will be included as attachments to this synopsis for planning purposes only and should not be submitted in response to this PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE. After the solicitation is released, and the required documents have been received and verified, the ACC-RSA will release the proprietary TDP by FedEx. This PRE-SOLICITATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal (RFP). Following the release of an official solicitation, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, or proposal; which will be considered by the Government. This PRE-SOLICIATION SYNOPSIS NOTICE is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. This is not a solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation, nor will the Government be liable for any costs involved in submission of information in response to this notice. Release of an official solicitation is anticipated to occur on or about 23 February 2017. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor FedBizOpps for the release of the solicitation. The points of contact for this action are: Brian Sanders, Contract Specialist, Email: brian.t.sanders.civ@mail.mil, and Dexter Hornsby, Contracting Officer, Email: dexter.j.hornsby.civ@mail.mil. NO TELEPHONE INQUIRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED