Posted: Nov. 18, 2020, 7:49 p.m. EST
**This notice is a continuation of FA8207-19-ISC-2**
Due to technical difficulties in updating the previous notice a new notice has been established.
To allow those following FA8207-19-ISC-2 to see this notice prior to information being provided, Industry Day Q&A, attendance list, and additional information will be posted on Monday 16 December 2019.
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INDUSTRY DAY #1 Q&A
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Attached are the documents discussed during Industry Day and Draft TO PWSs. At this time no response is requested.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only.
Industry Day General Session Attendance
- Industry Day PowerPoint presentation
- Draft Directorate Task Order PWS
- Draft MMIII Integration Task Order PWS
- Draft Award Fee Plan
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ADVANCED NOTICE OF POSTING - 1st week of January 2020
We anticipate providing an update on the Notional Schedule provided during Industry Day #1 with the latest information.
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DRAFT SECTION L&M INTRO AND FACTOR 1
UPDATED NOTIONAL SCHEDULE
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Attached are the drafts for Sections L & M introduction and factor 1 portions. Questions or comments regarding any of the documents provided so far can be discussed during the upcoming ISC 2.0 Industry Day #2.
Attached is the updated ISC 2.0 Notional Schedule. Industry Day #2 one-on-one timeslot sign-up will be requested with Draft PWS posting.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only.
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UPDATED DRAFT PWSs and INDUSTRY DAY #2
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Attached are 4 of 6 updated PWS drafts incorporating suggested changes and discussions from Industry Day #1 and RFI #4. Remaining PWSs will be released as other updates are incorporated. In preparation for Industry Day #2, which will be held at Hill AFB, 05 Feb 2020, please carefully review the draft PWSs and use the attached CRM to provide comments, questions and recommendations. Submit completed CRMs to afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil by COB 31 Jan 2020.
Additionally, please find the attached document with available timeslots for Industry Day #2 one-on-one sessions. RSVP with both a desired timeslot and an alternate timeslot. Times will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Industry Day #2 agenda will be posted once available.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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UPDATED DRAFT PWSs
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Attached are the last 2 draft PWSs. All 6 drafts PWSs are now available for review.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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UPDATE FOR INDUSTRY DAY #2
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Due to the number of slots requested, ISC 2.0 Industry Day #2 has been extended an additional day. Attached are the additional timeslots available and map. Please RSVP with both a desired timeslot and an alternate timeslot NLT 1200 MST 29 Jan 2020. Times will be assigned on a first-come-first-serve basis.
ISC 2.0 Industry Day #2 will be held on 05 Feb 2020 and 06 Feb 2020 at Hill AFB Bldg 1580 rm 150 at the assigned times.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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CLARIFICATION FOR INDUSTRY DAY #2
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As a Clarification, ISC 2.0 Industry Day #2 is limited to Prime Contractors. Also, a general session will not be held.
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DRAFT ISC 2.0 OCI CLAUSE
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Attached is the draft language for the ISC 2.0 OCI clause. For any questions, concerns, or comments please email afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil.
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DRAFT SECTIONS L & M V2.0
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Attached are the drafts for Sections L & M v2.0 (L & M version 1.0 was mislabeled as v2.2 and 2.8)
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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ADVANCED NOTICE OF POSTING FOR RFI #5 - LABOR CATEGORY PRICING
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We will be requesting suggested Direct Labor Rates for the ISC 2.0 Labor Categories. We will post both the list of categories and the respective qualifications. It is anticipated that this RFI will be released on 13 February 2020.
Also, in order to help provide clarity for attachments, we will begin to remove old attachments from this listing on 17 February 2020.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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RFI #5 - LABOR CATEGORY PRICING
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The Government requests the attached spreadsheet (Direct Labor RFI) be filled out with Direct Labor Rates. Instructions are included in the attachment. Submit the completed spreadsheet by NLT COB Friday, 21 February 2020. Submit responses, questions, concerns, or comments to afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only.
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BIDDER'S LIBRARY ACCESS
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ISC 2.0 Bidder's Library will be provided through the DoD SAFE website (safe.apps.mil).
Please provide the names and email addresses for 1 primary and 1 alternate recepient per company. After receiving the information, a one-time access link will be sent to the email addresses provided to retrieve the files. If additional files are added to the bidder's library, a separate email will be sent to the primary and alternate POC provided.
Please send an email to afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil with the information requested above, subject line "Bidder's Library Access" by COB 21 February 2020.
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ISC 2.0 Schedule Update
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Attached is an updated ISC 2.0 schedule with several important date changes. The Government team felt it was important to allow Industry additional time to review the upcoming draft documents and be able to provide any feedback. Additionally we will be hosting Industry Day #3 on 16 March 2020. Further details and instructions will be posted.
For any comments, questions, or concerns please email afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil.
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INDUSTRY DAY #3
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Industry Day #3 will be held on 16 March 2020. We will be hosting a general session only for this Industry Day. Col Luke Cropsey (MMIII SPM) and Col Jason Bartolomei (GBSD SPM) will discuss the governance processes in MMIII and GBSD. The intent is to provide Industry with an understanding of battle rythms and ICBM governance.
Industry Day #3 will be limited to those intending to Prime on ISC 2.0. Please RSVP to afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil by COB 10 March 2020 for time and location.
We ask each prime to limit the number of attendees to no more than 7 individuals. We will also provide a call in number for those who cannot travel.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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INDUSTRY DAY #3 Update
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Due to COVID-19 concerns, Industry Day #3 will be conducted by telephone only. Attached is the updated slide deck and schedule. We remind all those who have RSVP'd, that there is a limit on the number of lines that can connect at one time. We ask that you consolidate the number of lines calling in to ensure enough space is available for everyone. Thank you for your understanding. For any questions, comments, or concerns please email afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil.
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ISC 2.0 Updated Schedule
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We have adjusted the Official RFP release date from 01 May 2020 to 15 May 2020 ( 1 Business week). Draft documents will continue to be released as available. A final draft RFP package will be released but the date is TBD. We appreciate your understanding as we work through COVID-19 impacts. Stay safe and healthy.
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ISC 2.0 Updated Sections L & M and Schedule Update
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Attached is the latest sections L&M draft. We ask that you please carefully review these updated sections and use the attached CRM to provide any comments, questions and recommendations. Submit completed CRMs to afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil by 1200 MST on 08 April 2020.
We anticipate releasing a complete draft PWS package 13 April 2020. We will be requesting any comments, questions and recommendations by 1200 MST on 21 April 2020.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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ISC 2.0 Draft RFP Package Documents
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Attached are the draft documents for the ISC 2.0 RFP. Several documents are requiring adjustments from organizational changes and are not attached. These documents will be upload and are as follows:
Task Order 5 - GBSD PWS
Model Contract
Attachment 5 - Cross Reference Matrix
Attachment 9 - CDRL Package
Please review these draft documents and use the "PWS Comment Resolution Matrix" to submit comments, questions, or concerns to afnwc.pzbc.isc2@us.af.mil by 1200 MST on 21 April 2020.
Additional Notes:
Draft PWSs contain red numbering periodically throughout the documents. These are acting placeholders for CDRLs that will be populated once the CDRL package is completed.
The Government is preparing 1 additional Special H Clause. This clause will provide a means for the ISC 2.0 partner to propose cost saving strategies (during contract performance) and the Government (after approving the strategy) to provide a shared portion of the cost savings resulting from that strategy back to our ISC 2.0 partner. A draft will be uploaded once completed.
We thank our Industry Partners for the feedback on draft Sections L & M. We are in the process of reviewing and incorporating changes. The next updated draft Sections L & M will be uploaded for viewing once completed.
Also, previously the Government established a 60 day proposal preparation period from RFP release. We ask, after reviewing the documentation provided up to this point, if Industry believes a 45 day turn around would be more appropriate. Please submit comment to the above email.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
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ISC 2.0 Update to RFP Schedule
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We appreciate the feedback from Industry on the Draft RFP documents. We are extending the RFP release date to allow for COVID schedule impacts, incorporation of Industry comments, feedback from internal reviews, and ensure the proper strategy is in place for 18 years of successful performance. Please see schedule below.
Draft CDRL package release to Industry - 6/11/20
Updated Draft RFP Package release to Industry - 6/12/20
Final RFP release - 7/16/20
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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ISC 2.0 Updated Draft RFP Documents
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Due to Industry Comments, the ISC 2.0 team is in the process of evaluating these comments and the impact on Sections L&M. Once these evaluations are complete and any changes made, we will further update this website with the current schedule and draft documents.
In the meantime, attached are the latest draft documents.
Basic PWS
TO 1 PWS
TO 2 PWS
TO 3 PWS
TO 4 PWS
Draft Award Fee Plan
Labor Rate Adjustment H-Clause
Small Business H-Clause
It should be noted that the the Contracting Officer for this Acquisition has changed from Chris Thomas to Kyle Chase. All coorespondence should be sent to the email address listed below.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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ISC 2.0 Updated Draft RFP Documents
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Attached is the updated Draft GBSD PWS and the Draft ISC 2.0 CDRL Package. The CDRLs are still being updated but we wanted industry to be able to see what they look like.
We anticipate the next draft version of Sections L&M to be our final draft versions. We anticipate being able to post those here in the next week.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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ISC 2.0 Update to RFP Schedule
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We appreciate the feedback from Industry on the Draft RFP documents. We are extending the RFP release date to allow for a tactical pause requested by Senior Management to ensure the strategy and evaluation criteria are set up to allow for a successful Source Selection. We anticipate releasing a draft RFP package in the beginning of August and releasing the Final RFP the end of August. We will work to firm up those dates and release additional information in the future.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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Tactical Pause to Update Evaluation Criteria
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The desire of the ISC 2.0 team is to remain transparent and open with the interested offerors on this effort. As stated in our previous message, we have been directed to take a tactical pause in order to review our Evaluation Criteria. While that pause is ongoing and the team continues to work this strategy, it was our desire to be keep the interested offerors up to speed on our developments. We desire to share the fact that the changes being made to the strategy and Evaluation Criteria center around adding some technical areas into our Evaluation Criteria. As we continue to develop what that is going to look like, we will strive to be transparent with the potential offerors. We still intend to release a Draft RFP and ask for comments prior to releasing the full RFP. We hesitate to give timing on this due to the team not being able to guess very well in the past. We will strive to keep you up to speed as things progress.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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Updated High Level Source Selection Strategy
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The ISC 2.0 team desires to be as transparent and open with industry in the pre-RFP portion of this Source Selection as possible. We realize that it has been a while since we have released any updated information in regards to our strategy and updates to Sections L&M. As the team was getting ready to release the updated Sections L&M, we were directed to take a tactical pause to look at the evaluation criteria. Based on this pause, there have been some additional changes made to the strategy. While the team is still in the process of working out the details of this updated strategy, we desired to let industry know of the top level decisions that have been made in order for industry to plan and direct their efforts in the right direction. It is still the teams plan to send out a draft FRP for comments when all of the documents are ready, but in the meantime we wanted to give you a preview of what is to come with more details to follow as they are developed and approved. Please see the attached PowerPoint slides that lay out the top-level updated strategy and we will work to get the completed draft documents out as soon as possible.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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No Earlier Than Date for Final FRP Release
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A request has been made that we submit a "no earlier than" release date for the final RFP in order to help industry plan for the Fall. In order to accommodate this request, we have no intentions of releasing the final RFP prior to 4-November-2020. At what point it will be released after that date will be dependent on when the strategy, documents, and approvals are ready to go.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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Final Draft RFP
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Please see the attached ISC 2.0 Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) with associated attached documents. We are planning on holding 1 on 1 sessions with each interested offeror on Thursday October 8 starting at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. These calls will be on the hour and will last for no longer than 45 minutes. Please contact Kyle Chase to get a time slot. They will be given in a first come, first serve manner. During these meetings, the offerors can bring forward any questions, comments, or suggestions that they have in regards to the updated draft RFP. The full requirements for Factor 1 in Sections L&M will be released with the Final RFP. The team has been directed to give the topic of each of the 3 Sub-Factors but not to release the content until the Final RFP.
An updated GFP List will also be added to beta.sam when a finalized list is ready.
Attachment #9 Labor Category Mapping is a Microsoft Access Database. Beta.sam does not allow us to post these file types. I have attached a picture of what these databases look like and am in contact with beta.sam to see if we can get an exception. If not, I will have to email them directly to all interested offerors.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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1 on 1 Meetings
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The ISC 2.0 team is planning on conducing 1 on 1 meetings with all interested offerors on Thursday, October 8, 2020. The government is requesting that each offeror please send the ISC 2.0 team a list of topics to discuss and questions they have at least 1 hour prior to their individual 1 on 1 meeting.
Please send to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil
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Updates Post 1 on 1 Discussions
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The government has updated the language in Section (3) (d) and (3) (d) (iii) of the OCI Clause H001. The updated Clause is attached. The OCI language in Section L and the Basic PWS was also updated to reflect the timeframe in which OCIs must be resolved. All OCIs, both at the Prime and Subcontractor level will be required to be identified in the Prime's proposal along with a plan as to how they will mitigate, neutralize, or avoid the potential OCI prior to contract award. OCIs will not be allowed during the contract transition period.
For proposal pricing purposes, the contract start date will be 21 December 2021.
The requirement for the professional Employee Compensation Plan language in Sections L&M have been updated requiring offerors to describe the proportion to which benefits are employer paid vs employee paid.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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Update with Additional Information
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There were several interested offerors that asked if there will be a requirement for Contractor-site SCIFs at the beginning of performance on ISC 2.0. The answer is no. There is no requirement for Contractor-site SCIFs at this time.
In the previous notice, it was stated that The requirement for the Professional Employee Compensation Plan language in Sections L&M have been updated requiring offerors to describe the proportion to which benefits are employer paid vs employee paid. This notice is rescinding this statement. The ISC 2.0 team has not finalized the wording in these portions of Sections L&M. Whatever language the team decides on will be in the final RFP and this will be the requirement and how it will be evaluated.
All information provided can change without notice. These documents are intended for informational purposes only and are not binding in any way.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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Updated Schedule
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In order to be as transparent as possible with Industry, it is the government's intention to release the formal RFP for ISC 2.0 on Friday 20 November 2020. This is subject to change, but the team is doing everything within its power to make this release date a reality.
Any comments, questions, or concerns can be sent to AFNWC.PZBC.ISC2@us.af.mil.
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