Posted: March 14, 2022, 9:38 a.m. EDT
Update 9:
TO: All EC2 Interested Vendors
FROM: AMIC/Det 2 (FA7037) and AMIC/Det 2/OL-C (FA8773)
In approximately two weeks, this posting will be deactivated and replaced in its entirety by the updated posting at:
Notice ID Number: FA8773-22-R-8005, https://sam.gov/opp/b45f8ecdf84f4b939b0013abc4ac5046/view
Points of Contact listed on the updated posting, also provided here for your convenience:
Primary POC:
Tracie Holman
Tracie.holman@us.af.mil
405-734-9731
Secondary POC:
Sara Ryan
Sara.ryan.2@us.af.mil
405-734-9433
Update 8:This update provides updated information, provides Draft Section L&M, and activates the IVL in sam.gov.
Updated information:
1. The EC2 Program will have two pools: SB and an Unrestricted Pool
2. Projected Ordering Period: 10 Year.
3. Projected RFP Release Date: 2QFY22
4. Projected Award Date: 1QFY23
5. Projected number of awards in each pool: TBD. However, the SB pool is projected to have a higher number of awards.
6. The estimated value for the EC2 Program, both pools, is >$5B-<$6B over 10 years.
Draft Section L&M is provided for review and comment. This version is primarily focused on the SB Pool, however procedurally both pools will be evaluated similarly. You can expect the Unrestricted Pool to have a requirement for a Sub-contracting Plan (for OTSB) and the evaluation criteria to be more stringent than the SB pool. Request your input on the draft L&M NLT 16 Dec 2021. Another opportunity to review the Draft Solicitation, to include section L&M will be provided at a later date.
Attachments:
New Attachments:
Attachment #5, Section L
Attachment #6, Section M
Attachment #9, Self-Scoring Matrix
Scoring Sheet Directions
RFI #3, L&M SB Only Feedback Form (return this file once filled in).
Interested Vendor List (IVL): The IVL funtion is still not working properly. A new notice will be published in th near future with the following RFP #: FA7037-22-R-0001.
Update 7:
This update provides the most recent PWS, Interested Vendors List (IVL), IDIQ Labor Categories (LCATS), and Questions and Answers from RFI #2.
It also updates the NAICS code to 541330 as the primary NAICS code.
Also, the previously posted acquisition timelines are outdate and will slip to the right by several months. A new schedule will be posted when the Draft Section L&M are posted, or sooner.
List of updated documents:
1. PWS dated 06 Oct 2021: Now specifically includes Overseas Locations/Requirements.
2. LCATS: The IDIQ LCATS are mapped to the PWS. The LCATS identify the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) at the IDIQ Level. The TOs will provide the specific capability indicators, e.g. Entry/Intermediate/Advanced requirements, etc.
3. IVL: The IVL is being provided as an attachment here until the sam.gov system can automatically display the list.
4. RFI #2, Questions and Answers (20 Oct 2021)
Update 6:
Attached is Reqeust for Information (RFI) #2. Please provide your responses on the attached spread sheet and return in an Excel format. Please submit your response as soon as possible, but not later than 17 Sept 2021.
UPDATE 5: The questions received during Industry Day on 7 April have been reviewed and answers finalized. We apologize for the delay as we were awaiting the conclusion of the Early Strategy and Issues Session (ESIS). The answers incorporate details that were not available during Industry Day. All QAs previously posted are superseded by the following attachment.
ATCH 3 EC2 Industry Day QAs Post ESIS (26 Aug 2021)
There have also been several questions regarding Small Business Joint Ventures. Please refer to 13 CFR 121.103 at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?rgn=div5;node=13%3A1.0.1.1.17
A second RFI will be posted next week and will allow interested parties to submit additional questions.
UPDATE 4: Provided are the latest updates regarding the EC2 Program:
The place of performance will also include Overseas Locations. The draft PWS will remain significantly the same as previously posted.
After re-analyzing the spend data, the primary NAICS code will most likely be revised to NAICS 541330, Engineering Services (military exception), instead of NAICS 541512, Computer Systems Design Services. Feedback of this change will be requested from all interested parties in the near future.
Decentralized ordering to other AF organizations is being contemplated, typically referred to as Decentralize Contracting Office (DCO). This will enable other than AMIC units to issue task orders from the EC2 vehicle. We will be gathering information/conducting additional Market Research on this issue and will advise industry once a final decision is made. If DCO capabilities are expanded, the magnitude of the IDIQ will grow accordingly.
The answers to the questions previously posted will be updated based on recent information available and will be re-posted before 30 Aug 2021. Thereafter, a second round of questions will be requested from all interested parties.
Tentative Revised Schedule
-The draft schedule is subject to revision and based on the determination of whether DCO capabilities will be employed.
Tentative Schedule Projected Date
Post Draft Section L&M TBD
Industry Day TBD
ASP 25 Oct 21
Draft RFP 26 Oct 21
RFP Issuance 29 Dec 21
Initial Evaluation Briefing 12 May 22
Pre-FPR Briefing 31 Aug 22
Source Selection Decision Briefing 9 Nov 22
Contract Award 23 Nov 22
Ordering Period Start 1 Dec 22
UPDATE 3: The Government Team is making adjustments to the EC2 Program and preparing for the Early Strategy and Issues Session (ESIS). Once the ESIS is complete, the team will be in a better position to provide actionable information to all interested vendors. The team anticipates providing an update to industry within the next 60-90 days.
Note: The information disclosed during Industry Day, and related documents, were pre-decisional and are subject to change. Industry Day was held early in the market research phase and we would like to emphasize that additional forums will be hosted. The notional acquisition schedule previously posted will have significant updates. Please stand by for additional updates.
Industry Day Recordings
Attached are the links to the recordings from the Industry Day. The recordings cannot be viewed on most government issued computers. Please refer to the Zoom Help Center to ensure you have the correct software and prerequisites to view the recording formats (MP4, M4A, m3u and TXT).
Topic: EC2 Virtual Industry Day
Start Time: Apr 7, 2021 10:58 AM
Meeting Recording:
https://www.zoomgov.com/rec/share/2S_j8xkeH826pXy2pcy55WQg2HPa869wFlf4-ppaULzVubtvR2YTG4bAu3dy5zm-.wC3xVhgKUCDgRHvI
Access Passcode: $@@hfz38
Topic: EC2 Virtual Industry Day
Start Time: Apr 7, 2021 07:23 AM
Meeting Recording:
https://www.zoomgov.com/rec/share/BuguWVkySREDZ4P74saUtptKcs84pVjRwQiwXcYNa-Cwhd4wlWEIR1Ers9RAbIJO.0P5uX4AF1FEk6UT5
Access Passcode: a@m2hmNQ
Interested Vendors List
We encourage all interested vendors, who wish to share their contact information with others, to use the Interested Vendors List function on this posting:
https://sam.gov/opp/9f73c30f69694c9081f87dc29bc55742/view
You must be logged into SAM.gov to see the Interested Vendors List icon.
UPDATE 2: For your convenience, a draft version of the RFI QA Brief has been posted until finalization is completed.
ATCH 2 - EC2 Industry Day QA Brief Draft (7 April)
UPDATE 1: The Industy Day Briefing is attached. The RFI Q&A Briefing will be posted within the week if not sooner.
ATCH 1 - EC2 Industry Day Brief (7 April)
EC2 Virtual Industry Day Announcement has been re-scheduled to 7 April 2021 at 09:00 AM Central Time.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Your firm must register in advance for this ZoomGov meeting. All attendees must register in advance to attend the meeting at the following link:
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsdemvrzIjHAOqipm1-0-5JcNKNJ3g0hw
After registering, a confirmation email will be provided containing additional instructions.
QUESTIONS:
All RFI questions submitted to date will be addressed during the Virtual Industry Day. If your firm has additional questions, please submit them no later than 5 April 2021, 04:00 PM (CT) to the following:
CO: edgard.flores.1@us.af.mil PM: jason.peters.19@us.af.mil
CO/CS: priscilla.cruz@us.af.mil PM: jody.warner@us.af.mil
Questions will be accepted during the Virtual Industry Day. Depending on the complexity, an attempt will be made to address all questions. However, responses will be officially posted to this site.
AGENDA:
The tentative agenda is as follows:
09:00 AM - 11:30 AM Introductions, EC2 Program Overview, Mission Briefs, etc.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Lunch break
01:00 PM - 04:00 PM Questions and Answers
