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Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Instruction and Mission Support (IMS)

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W900KK-18-R-0006Federal

Submission Closed03/19/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract solicitation W900KK-18-R-0006 pertains to Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Instruction and Mission Support (IMS) and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 611512. Administered by the Department of Defense through the W6QK Acc-orlando office located in Orlando, Florida, the work performance is planned for Arizona. The solicitation process included multiple amendments and updates throughout 2017 and 2018, reflecting changes to proposal due dates, the addition and revision of attachments such as compliance matrices, cost/price workbooks, and performance work statements, as well as clarifications regarding submission procedures. Notably, the expected award timeframe shifted twice, initially from the fourth quarter of the Government Fiscal Year 2018 to the first quarter of FY2019, and later to the second quarter of FY2019. The solicitation emphasized strict communication protocols mandating that all inquiries and proposal-related correspondence be submitted via a designated government email address. The contract specialists overseeing the solicitation are Jamie Davies and Isabel Marie Rodriguez, who can be contacted for assistance. This acquisition aims to secure instructional and mission support services related to unmanned aircraft systems, ensuring small businesses have the opportunity to compete exclusively for the award. The government's objective is to maintain transparency and clarity throughout the solicitation period by publishing amendments, addressing industry questions, and extending deadlines as necessary.

General Info

DoD UAS Instruction and Mission Support contract, small business set-aside, performance in Arizona.

Agency

Department Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Orlando

Contract Value

NAICS

611512 - Flight Training

Place of Performance

Fort Huachuca, AZ, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

PINNACLE SOLUTIONS, LLC

Award Issued Date

03/19/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Timeline

8 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedOct 2

Presolicitation

Notice updatedOct 6

Response deadline added: Nov 6, 2017. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedOct 25

Response deadline changed from Nov 6, 2017 to Nov 8, 2017. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 26

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedOct 26

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedNov 1

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedNov 3

Response deadline changed from Nov 8, 2017 to Nov 14, 2017. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 13

The response deadline was removed. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJun 13

The notice description changed.

Type ChangedNov 15

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMar 19

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/19/2019, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Orlando

Contacts2 people available

OfficeORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Orlando

Office AddressORLANDO, FL, 32826-3224, USA

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Full Description

UPDATE - 13 June 2018 The expected award timeframe for UAS IMS has changed from 4th Quarter Government Fiscal Year 2018 to 1st Quarter Government Fiscal Year 2019. SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0004 - 03 November 2017: Amendment 0004 to the UAS IMS Solicitation has been issued. The following attachments have been added and/or revised and are posted within the Attachments: Industry Questions and the Government's Answers (Amendment_0004_QA) Attachment 02-Compliance_Matrix_Amend0004 Questions/comments relating to this solicitation amendment will not be posted to FBO.gov unless deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. The Government has extended the proposal due date to 14 November 2017, 09:00 AM EST. SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0003 - 01 November 2017: Amendment 0003 to the UAS IMS Solicitation has been issued. The following attachments have been added and/or revised and are posted within the Attachments: Industry Questions and the Government's Answers (Amendment_0003_QA) Attachment 04-Cost/Price Workbook REMINDER: All communication between offerors and the Government pertaining to this solicitation and its attachments shall be submitted via e-mail to usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil in order to be considered. Questions/comments relating to this solicitation amendment will not be posted to FBO.gov unless deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer. THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE REMAINS UNCHANGED AS WEDNESDAY, 08 NOVEMBER 2017, 11:00 AM EST. CLARIFICATION- 26 October 2017: Solicitation due date is Wednesday, 8 November 2017, 11:00AM EST as stated within the Amendment 0001 document. As a reminder, information provided within the Q&A is for informational purposes only and is subject to change; the solicitation will contain all official information. SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0002 - 26 October 2017: Amendment 0002 to the UAS IMS Solicitation has been issued. Attachment 04-Cost/Price Workbook has been revised and is posted within the Attachments. SOLICITATION AMENDMENT 0001 - 25 October 2017: Amendment 0001 to the UAS IMS Solicitation has been issued. The following attachments have been added and/or revised and are posted within the Attachments: Industry Questions and the Government's Answers (Amendment_0001_QA) Attachment 02-Compliance Matrix Attachment 04-Cost/Price Workbook Attachment 05-Task Order 0001 Performance Work Statement Attachment 06-Task Order 0001 CPFF LOE language Attachment I-Base Contract Performance Work Statement Please see FAR clause 52.252-3 for a detailed list of changes. The Government has extended the proposal due date to Wednesday, 8 November 2017, 11:00AM EST. SOLICITATION - 6 October 2017: This notice serves as the official/final UAS IMS Solicitation/Request for Proposal. IAW Section L.2.1 and L.3.3 of the Solicitation: All communication between Offerors and the Government pertaining to this solicitation and its attachments shall be submitted via e-mail to usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil in order to be considered. All questions/comments relating to this solicitation must be received no later than Monday, 16 October 2017, 1:30 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST) via email (usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil) Proposals are due no later than Monday, 6 November 2017, 3:00 P.M. EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE - 2 October 2017 In accordance with (IAW) FAR 5.204, this notice serves as the Government's Pre-Solicitation Notice for the UAS IMS acquisition: the Government intends to release the Final Solicitation on or about 05 October 2017*. This new notice is administrative in nature as a new Fiscal Year (FY) 18 number was required for final solicitation purposes. *The original pre-solicitation notice, IAW FAR 5.204, was posted 20 September 2017 under W900KK-17-R-0019. NOTES: (a) This new solicitation number is also associated with the following previous notices: W900KK-17-R-0019 - PRE-SOLICITATION NOTCE W900KK-17-R-0019 - SPECIAL NOTICE/DRAFT SOLICITATION W900KK-16-R-0024 - SOURCES SOUGHT (b) For any/all communication, please email the UAS IMS mailbox: usarmy.orlando.peo-stri.list.uas@mail.mil