Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Airframe

THIS IS A NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE, SOURCES ARE ADVISED THAT PARTICIPATION IN PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND MAY NOT ENSURE PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE SOLICITATIONS OR AWARDS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO NOTIFY INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE'S (USAF) INTENT FOR A FUTURE CONTRACT ACTION. BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract modification to contract against socictiation FA930421R0002, Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Airframe under the statutory 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies and services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized and involve continuing development of a major system. Award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. The services are currently in-work under contract FA930417D0002. This action will extend the existing contract to avoid a critical break in service. Lockheed Martin Corporation (Cage Code 81755 / 0L1E5; Current period of performance 01 Jan 2017 to 31 Dec 2021) is the only reliable source that can provide immediate services required. A Performance Work Statement (PWS) and redacted Justification and Approval for other than Full and Open Competition is attached for reference. The contract will consist of Cost Plus Fixed Fee Level-of-Effort (CPFF LOE) and Cost Reimbursement (CR) line items with a 5-year base period and one six-month option. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement against details provided in a source sought notice posted on SAM.gov in association with this notice, reference FA930421R0002. Provide information/statement of capabilities, commercial and/or government, directly to: Maria Estevane, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZIEC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Voice (661) 275-9431, Fax (661) 277-8447, or email: maria.estevane.1@us.af.mil. AND: Thomas J. Shea, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZZC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Voice (661) 277-3321, Fax (661) 277-0470, or email: thomas.shea.3@us.af.mil. ------------------------------ THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS SYNOPSIS. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SYNOPSIS, SOURCES ARE ADVISED THAT PARTICIPATION IN PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND MAY NOT ENSURE PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE SOLICITATIONS OR AWARDS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS IS TO NOTIFY INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE'S (USAF) INTENT FOR A FUTURE CONTRACT ACTION AND TO CONDUCT RESEARCH INTO POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SOURCES AND THEIR SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS. BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND. A SOLICITATION DOES NOT EXIST AT THIS TIME. REQUIREMENT: The USAF located at Edwards Air Force Base, CA is seeking potential sources capable of providing Engineering, Documentation, Logistical Support and Special Projects to support a follow-on contract for the Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) and General F-16 Support Fleet for the USAF Test Pilot School (USAF TPS). A Draft Performance Work Statement (PWS) is included for context along with an attached categorical list of efforts. This effort is being considered as a multiple-award indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract (IDIQ); however, this remains to be determined. This is an anticipated follow-on contract to FA9304-17-D-0002, Lockheed Martin Corporation (Cage Code 81755 / 0L1E5). The current period of performance is 01 Jan 2017 to 31 Dec 2021. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: General - The contractor will provide engineering support for the Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA), NF-16D (X-62A), and General Support Fleet aircraft as required which are used to support the USAF TPS, located at Edwards Air Force Base, California. Support requirements include: basic F-16 engineering support, documentation, special projects and logistical support. Travel incurred to support these requirements will be in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations. Please refer to the attached PWS for more information. INSTRUCTIONS: Any interested parties believing they can meet all or portions of the requirement of the DRAFT PWS attached, may submit a statement of capabilities. Please indicate which categories that would be of interest to your firm, and provide your firm's capabilities towards meeting efforts under those categories. All information furnished shall be in writing and must contain sufficient detail to allow the government technical representative to evaluate and determine if it can meet the requirement. Information provided is for the sole purpose of conducting market research, and any information provided is strictly voluntary. A determination by the Air Force not to open the requirement, to open competition, based on response to this sources sought synopsis, is solely within the discretion of the Air Force. The following includes, but is not limited, to the type of information sought: Capabilities to meet requirements Size Standard Ability to meet security requirements Interest in participating in a multiple-award indefinite delivery / indefinite quantity contract Interest in participating as a Prime or Subcontractor in a teaming arrangement. Identify in which categorical areas of efforts your firm is interested in. It is requested that interested parties responses be received not later than close of business (5:00pm PST) 21 Oct 2021 to allow the Government the ability to make planning decisions. The Government is requesting that interested concerns furnish the following information in addition to the above instructions: Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number and e-mail address. Type of business, i.e., small, small disadvantaged, women-owned, HubZone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, etc. under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $41.5M (Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons). Under which NAICS does you company usually perform all the services identified in the attached PWS? Please include the rationale in your answer. Product or Service Information: NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services Product/Service Code: R425 - Support-Professional: Engineering / Technical Claimant Program Code - S1: Services Provide information/statement of capabilities, commercial and/or government, directly to: Maria Estevane, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZIEC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Voice (661) 275-9431, Fax (661) 277-8447, or email: maria.estevane.1@us.af.mil. OR: Thomas J. Shea, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZZC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA 93524. Voice (661) 277-3321, Fax (661) 277-0470, or email: thomas.shea.3@us.af.mil. Interested sources are encouraged to advise the Government of any limiting factors or issues that they think the Government should consider in this synopsis action. Firms responding to this synopsis should reference the synopsis number and indicate whether they are or are not a small or small disadvantaged business concern as defined in FAR 52.219-1.