SOURCES SOUGHT
R -- NETWORK CENTRIC WARFARE FLIGHT SIMULATOR SERVICES
- Notice Date
- 12/8/2006
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 541330
— Engineering Services
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFFTC - AF Flight Test Center, 5 S WOLFE AVE, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524-1185, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 00000
- Solicitation Number
- Reference-Number-F1S0AW6311B001
- Response Due
- 1/8/2007
- Archive Date
- 1/23/2007
- Description
- THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT; A MARKET SURVEY FOR INFORMATION 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 OR ANY FOLLOW-UP INFORMATION REQUESTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS SYNOPSIS IS TO GAIN KNOWLEDGE OF POTENTIALLY QUALIFIED SOURCES AND THEIR SIZE CLASSIFICATIONS (SMALL BUSINESS, LARGE BUSINESS, ETC.) PLEASE DO NOT REQUEST A COPY OF A SOLICITATION, AS ONE DOES NOT EXIST. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC) Edwards AFB, CA. is seeking potential sources capable of providing professional engineering services for Network Centric Warfare (NCW) interoperability testing including access to Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) 3035 hardware in the loop, and 4045 high fidelity simulators for use in support of the 412th Test Wing and other Combined Tests Forces. This action will consist of multiple simulator services that are detailed in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). This requirement is for ALL simulator services identified in the SOW. Any qualified and interested companies responding to this announcement must be able to support all areas. NO partial support responses from industry will be accepted The Government is seeking only, qualified, experienced sources interested in performing the services identified in the attached SOW. This effort provides the 412th Test Wing access to Boeing aircraft Hardware In The Loop (HITL) Labs, and High Fidelity Aircraft simulators. The primary programs that will be supported by these services are F-15 and F-18 High Fidelity Labs (HFL), Joint Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (J-UCAV), F-22, Apache, DD(X) destroyer surface vehicles, B-2, and B-52 simulators. Potential offerors must provide expert technical support in the areas of simulation assets, NWC battlespace environments, network connectivity, operations support, engineering and technical support, support scheduling, and reporting. Potential offerors must have unique knowledge of AFFTC test ranges, test resources, and Integrated Facility for Avionics Simulator and Test (IFAST) operation. Offerors shall have a demonstrated background and be proficient in the technical theory and testing of Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) 3035 hardware in the loop and 4045 high fidelity simulators for use in Network Centric Warfare (NCW) interoperability testing. Integrating Live, Virtual, or Constructive (LVC) aircraft into the environment via a DIS interface or Joint Range Extension Application Protocol Version C (JREAP-C) Link 16 Interface according to MIL-STD-3011. Offerors must be familiar with operation, resources, equipment, coordination, and scheduling of AFFTC assets. Offerors shall have worked with Combined Test Forces (CTFs) in prior Flight Simulator Test evaluation programs to understand policy, procedure, coordination, scheduling and responsibilities. Offerors must have demonstrated capability and understanding of the operation, characteristics, limitations and capabilities of the assets, facilities, and Data Acquisition and Transmission System (DATS) at Edwards Air Force Base. Offerors shall be experienced in the scheduling and use of the facilities. Offerors must identify that they posses established and accepted LINK 16 software programs and tools for quick and accurate reduction and analysis of large volumes of flight simulator test data from multiple sources. The data analysis programs shall be compatible with AFFTC, aircraft, Time/Space Position Information (TSPI), telemetry, laboratory, and data formats at most DOD ranges. Offerors must provide evidence of their familiarity with flight simulation hardware, software, and state of the art simulation equipment. The Government intends to acquire commercial services using FAR Part 15. Therefore, the Government is requesting that interested concerns furnish the following information: (1) Company name, address, point of contact, telephone number and e-mail address. (2) Type of business, i.e., small, small disadvantaged, woman-owned, HubZone, serviced-disabled veteran-owned small business, large business, as defined in FAR 52.219-1, under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 541330 which contains a size standard of $4,500,000.00. (3) Under which NAICS does your company usually perform all the services identified in the attached SOW. Please include the rational for your answer. (4) Provide no more than three (3) references for no more than three (3) of the most recent and relevant contracts performed within the last three (3) years. Include name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of references. Also, provide a brief description of the work performed, contract number, total contract value, and period of performance. Contracts must be same or similar to the work described in the SOW. Responses may be sent via email to patrick.terry@edwards.af.mil or mailed to Patrick Terry, Contracting Officer, at the Air Force Flight Test Center, Directorate of Contracting, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA, 93524, phone (661) 277-1829, and are due to not later than 4:30 p.m. local time on January 8, 2007. Such capabilities/qualifications will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Technical questions may be directed to Mr. John Miljan, at 661-275-9552. Contractors must be registered with Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contact award or payment from any DOD activity. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423, or via the Internet at http://ccr.edi.disa.mil
- Place of Performance
- Address: EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, CA
- Zip Code: 93524
- Country: UNITED STATES
- Zip Code: 93524
- Record
- SN01193446-W 20061210/061208220924 (fbodaily.com)
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