MODIFICATION
16 -- T-1A Avionics Modification Program (AMP) - Update to Q&A
- Notice Date
- 5/20/2016
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 336411
— Aircraft Manufacturing
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, PK/PZ Tinker AFB, 3001 Staff Drive, Ste 1AG76A, Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, 73145-3015, United States
- ZIP Code
- 73145-3015
- Solicitation Number
- FA8106-16-R-0004
- Point of Contact
- Ronald A. Hobbs, Phone: 4057367124, Paul L. Miller, Phone: 405-582-1417
- E-Mail Address
-
ronald.hobbs@tinker.af.mil, paul.miller.13@us.af.mil
(ronald.hobbs@tinker.af.mil, paul.miller.13@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- Total Small Business
- Description
- Update to Q&A Posted 23 MAR 2016. Update: 20 MAY 2016 The Acquisition Team has reviewed questions received in response the Industry Day and Request for Information. Please see the updated Question and Answer attachment. Note-This attachment supercedes the previous Q&A posting on 23 MAR 2016. Update: 6 MAY 2016 Pre-Solicitation Synopsis: 1. Estimated issue date is 27 JUN 2016, and Estimated Close date is 11 AUG 2016 A written response will be required for the Request for Proposal. The anticipated award date for this acquisition is April 2017. Electronic Procedures will be used for this solicitation. 2. RFP# - FA8106-16-R-0004 3. PR# - TEMP-2577522 4. Nomenclature/Noun - T-1A Avionics Modification Program (AMP). This includes complete replacement of the T-1A Avionics Suite. In addition, this effort includes modification of the Parts Test Trainers (PTT) and the Operational Flight Trainers (OFT) simulators. Initial Training as well as Interim Contractor Support (ICS) will be required for a period of time after installation. 5. Small Business - 100% Small Business Set-Aside 6. PN - N/A 7. Application (Engine or Aircraft) - T-1A Aircraft Avionics Modification Program (AMP) 8. AMC - N/A 9. History - The T-1A is a commercial derivative aircraft of the Hawker Beechcraft 400A (Jayhawk) and is FAR Part 25 certified (Type Certificate Data Sheet A 16SW). The aircraft is used to train Air Force Pilots and Combat Systems Officers (CSO). The USAF has 178 active T-1A aircraft at the following bases: Vance AFB, Randolph AFB, Laughlin AFB, Columbus AFB and NAS Pensacola. 21 aircraft have been designated as CSO training aircraft and have been modified to meet mission requirements. The T-1A is supported by 16 simulators, which are stationed at each base. This is the first time acquisition of a full suite replacement for the Avionics System. 10. Description/Subject - The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code is 336411, size standard <1500 employees. Major logistics elements will include, but are not limited to, replacing the avionics suite as defined in the requirements document for the T-1A Aircraft. The Classification Code is 16 Aircraft Components & Accessories. The Principal Place of Performance for this effort will be at the contractors facility for the aircraft modification. Some performance will occur on Government Installations for the OFT and PTT. The performance periods for this acquisition will be based on completion of events rather than dates. However, it is estimated the basic period of performance for this acquisition will be approximately 18 months with six (6) one-year options. The basic will include requirements for the contractor to perform Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) on the commercial avionics solution and obtain the required FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC). The option periods will include requirements to perform full rate installation based on a pre-determined installation schedule for aircraft and simulators. 11. Mandatory Language: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS. 12. Export Control - N/A 13. UID Requirements - If the unit acquisition cost exceeds $5,000.00 then UID Requirements will apply. 14. Buyer name, phone#, email address, and mailing address - Ronnie Hobbs, 405-736-7124, Ronald.hobbs@us.af.mil 3001 Staff Drive, Post 1AE1103C Tinker AFB, 73145 Update: 23 MAR 2016 The Government has reviewed the questions submitted in response to the Draft RFP. Please see the attachment titled "DRAFT RFP Responses to Industry". There are a few questions the Government is still reviewing and formulating answers. They will be posted as quickly as possible. Update: 8 FEB 2016 The Government would like to thank everyone for attending the Industry Day held at JBSA-Randolph. We received several great questions. The team has taken the time to review and formulate answers to the questions submitted during the industry day. Please see the attached package, titled "T-1 Industry Site Visit Questions". Also, the charts from the day have also been posted. They can be found under the title "T-1 Industry Site Visit Charts." Please let us know if you have any questions. We are currently reviewing the questions submitted in response to the Draft RFP and will have comments back to industry as quickly as possible. RAH Initial Posting: Draft RFP The T-1A is a commercial derivative aircraft of the Hawker Beechcraft 400A and is FAR Part 25 certified. The aircraft is used to train Air Force Pilots and Combat Systems Officers (CSO). The USAF has 178 active T-1A aircraft at the following bases: Vance AFB, Randolph AFB, Laughlin AFB, Columbus AFB, and NAS Pensacola. Of the 178 aircraft, 21 have been modified to support CSO training. The T-1A is supported by 16 simulators and 14 part task trainers, which are stationed at each base. The Government is issuing a draft RFP and site visit announcement for modification of the T-1A Avionics system. The Government requests industry input regarding the draft RFP no later than 4 February 2016. Site visit registration must be completed no later than 8 January 2016.
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Contractor Facility, United States
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