Posted: Feb. 1, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EST
***UPDATE 8: The purpose of this update is to provide official cancellation notice for the subject requirement (E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)) and future RFP due to JSTARS fleet divestment. Please direct any questions to the POCs below.***
***UPDATE 7: Due to JSTARS fleet divestment guidance received, the subject requirement (E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM)) and future RFP are being placed on indefinite pause. Please direct any questions to the POCs below.***
***UPDATE 6: The purpose of this update is to provide the Questions/Comments recieved from April 19, 2021 through April 30, 2021 along with the USG's Answers/Responses. Please note that no Questions/Comments were recieved from March 22, 2021 through April 18, 2021. Please see this document in the attachments section below (Document Title: FA8529-21-R-0011_DRAFT RFP_Weeks 8 and 9 Q and A_041921-043021.xlsx).***
***UPDATE 5: The purpose of this update is to provide an updated copy of the "JSTARS PDM Industry Day Summary.pdf"; moreover, the original file provided/uploaded in Update 4 created technical difficulties when downloading. Please see the updated JSTARS PDM Industry Day Summary in the attachments section below (Document Title: JSTARS PDM Industry Day Summary.pdf).***
***UPDATE 4: The purpose of this update is to provide a summary of the Industry Day that was held on April 6-7, 2021. Please see the JSTARS PDM Industry Day Summary PDF Portfolio in the attachments section below (Document Title: JSTARS PDM Industry Day Summary.pdf). Please note that this PDF Portfolio contains the JSTARS PDM Industry Day Group Session List of Attendees, JSTARS PDM Industry Day Group Session Minutes, JSTARS PDM Industry Day Briefing, and JSTARS PDM Industry Day Q&A.***
***UPDATE 3: The purpose of this update is to provide additional information for the upcoming Industry Day as well as a formal invitation. Please see the updated language in the Industry Day Section below. Additonally, please see the formal Industry Day invitation in the attachments section below (Document Title: JSTARS PDM Industry Day Invitation.pdf).***
***UPDATE 2: The purpose of this update is to provide the Questions/Comments recieved from March 15, 2021 through March 21, 2021 along with the USG's Answers/Responses. Please note that no Questions/Comments were recieved from March 8, 2021 through March 14, 2021. Please see this document in the attachments section below (Document Title: FA8529-21-R-0011_DRAFT RFP_Week 3 Q and A_031521-032121.xlsx).***
***UPDATE 1: The purpose of this update is to provide the Questions/Comments recieved from March 1, 2021 through March 7, 2021 along with the USG's Answers/Responses. Please see this document in the attachments section below (Document Title: FA8529-21-R-0011_DRAFT RFP_Week 1 Q and A_030121-030721.xlsx).***
PURPOSE: This is a synopsis of proposed contract action IAW FAR 5.203 (a). This announcement should not be construed as a commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Further, by attachment, the Government is providing a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) to allow contractors to become familiar with requirement and provide feedback to the Government.
BACKGROUND/REQUIREMENTS: This is a service contract to provide E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM Major Isochronal Inspection (Maj ISO), and Unprogrammed Depot Level Maintenance (UDLM)).
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES/INTRODUCTION: This draft RFP is issued with the intent to establish a single award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to provide depot maintenance for the Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) E-8C weapon system and E-8A In-Flight Trainer (IFT) with the goal of on-time, defect free, and cost effective aircraft delivery meeting warfighter requirements for a safe, reliable, and mission-ready aircraft ultimately increasing aircraft availability. The requirements include Programmed Depot Maintenance (PDM), Major Isochronal Inspection (Maj ISO), and Unprogrammed Depot Level Maintenance (UDLM); Drop In Maintenance (DIM); aircraft modification at depot, and utilization and management of directed subcontractor Boeing Aircraft on Ground (AOG) for major structural repairs. The requirements listed in the PWS will support Air Combat Command (ACC), Air National Guard (ANG) and U.S. Combatant Commands unless otherwise specifically stated. The 116th Air Control Wing (ACW) and the 461st ACW at Robins Air Force Base (RAFB), Georgia, are the primary users of the Joint STARS system. The System Program Manager (SPM) and Program Office are located at RAFB, Georgia.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Government contemplates establishing a period of performance ten (10) years in length (five-year base period and a five-year option period).
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: Full & Open Competition, Unrestricted
DRAFT RFP:
-This synopsis of proposed contract action contains a draft RFP. The draft RFP is released with the intent of receiving comments from Industry in advance of any potential RFP release. It is anticipated that changes to the draft RFP will occur as a result of comments from Industry as well as reviews by Government personnel. Potential offerors to any potential RFP are notified to carefully review any subsequent RFP for changes so that they fully understand and meet the terms and conditions as outlined in the RFP. Potential offerors are further notified that any work done in the review of the draft RFP is not billable to the Government nor is any work done as a result of changes from the draft RFP to the potential RFP.
-This requirement will be a single award in accordance with FAR 15. Indefinite-Delivery, D type contract in accordance with FAR 16.504. This requirement will utilize a mix of contract types, specifically: Fixed Price Incentive (FPI), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Reimbursement (CR), and Not Separately Priced (NSP).
-For FPI CLINs X005 (MSG-3 Programmed Depot maintenance (PDM)) & X006 (MSG-3 Major Inspection), the only incentive in the draft RFP is cost. The Government is contemplating incorporating a schedule incentive as well; any feedback from industry would be appreciated.
-Please note that all dates in this draft RFP are notional and for planning purposes only.
-For copies of the draft RFP attachment, Technical Documentation, identified in Section J of the draft RFP, please contact the individuals identified in the POC section below; upon request, the Technical Documentation draft RFP attachment will be provided via DoD Safe.
RESPONSE: All contractual and technical questions must be submitted electronically via email to the individuals listed below no later than 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST) on Friday, April 30, 2021. Telephone questions will not be accepted.
INDUSTRY DAY: The Government is holding a virtual Industry Day on 6 April 2021. Please see the formal Industry Day invitation in the attachments section below (Document Title: JSTARS PDM Industry Day Invitation.pdf) for details.
DISCLAIMER: This is a synopsis of proposed contract action IAW FAR 5.203 (a). This notice does not constitute an invitation for bids or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure subject products. This synopsis does not guarantee that an RFP will be released or award made as a result of any potential RFP. Offerors are responsible for reviewing the final RFP, if released, and identifying any changes. The draft RFP is posted for information purposes only.
