SOURCES SOUGHT
99 -- Ascension Base Operations Support
- Notice Date
- 7/16/2021 12:29:49 PM
- Notice Type
- Sources Sought
- NAICS
- 561210
— Facilities Support Services
- Contracting Office
- FA2521 45 CONS LGC PATRICK AFB FL 32925-3237 USA
- ZIP Code
- 32925-3237
- Solicitation Number
- FA2521-21-R-0023
- Response Due
- 7/27/2021 10:00:00 AM
- Archive Date
- 02/01/2022
- Point of Contact
- Tammy G Davis, Phone: 3214945174, Fax: 3214940557, Oren Gilbert, Phone: 3214945164, Fax: 3214940557
- E-Mail Address
-
tammy.davis@us.af.mil, oren.gilbert@us.af.mil
(tammy.davis@us.af.mil, oren.gilbert@us.af.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Description
- This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only in conducting market research. Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) is in the process of developing the requirement for the Ascension Base Operations Support (ABOS). �The Government anticipates a 90-day transition period prior to a full performance. Acquisition strategy has not yet been determined. The Space Force team is interested in creating a support structure at Space Force Ascension Auxiliary Air Field (AAAF) where responsibility for base maintenance services are contained within a single responsible contractor. This contractor will be responsible for base services including, but not limited to: Civil Engineering, Fire/Medical emergency response, base communications, base logistics, airfield support, medical/clinic, security, dining, lodging/housekeeping and additional tenant support functions under mission support. Responses to this announcement are needed to help inform acquisition planning and to identify capable sources. Services may include, but are not limited to: systems/facility preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance, systems/facility upgrades and modifications, plant/facility engineering, work order and service call management, safety engineering, critical systems baselining, configuration management, systems engineering, long-range planning and statements of capability, utility system monitoring and management, facility control systems management/maintenance, HVAC, fire detection and alarm maintenance/repair, electrical, UPS/generators, waste water, water systems, fuel storage, energy and real property management, environmental support and clean-up, design engineering, construction inspection and management, logistics support analysis, cost management, possible complex/facility deactivation support, crane operation, airfield support, medical/clinic, security, dining/lodging/housekeeping and mission support. Note: �For this acquisition, the naming convention will be Ascension Base Operations Support. � � Previously, these requirements were posted within the Ascension Island Mission Services (AIMS) solicitation number FA2521-19-R-A017. The Ascension Island Mission Services (AIMS) contract, the follow-on contract to Range Operations Support, was competed and awarded 25 January 2021. �However, the AIMS award was protested to GAO, which was sustained. �In response to the sustained GAO protest, Space Launch Delta 45 developed a corrective action plan which was provided to the GAO and the parties to the protest. �As a part of its corrective action, the Delta will terminate the award, cancel the AIMS solicitation and issue a new solicitation to account for requirements changes that have resulted from reorganizations that arose since the establishment of the U.S. Space Force and subordinate organizations. � The replacement solicitation will remove the 12.15 Radar and TAA-3 telemetry systems from the AIMS requirement. �During acquisition strategy planning for the AIMS acquisition, the decision was made to remove these systems from the Launch and Test Range Services Integrated Support Contract (LISC) contract and align them with current ROS contract base operations support requirements because of organizational inefficiencies. Under the previous organization structure, operational responsibility and authority of contract execution were divided between the on-island commander, and the Space and Missile Center in Los Angeles via the LISC contract creating divisions in operational control on the island. When the U.S. Space Force became a new military service, the 45 SW was reorganized and reemerged as Space Launch Delta 45 (SLD 45) under the Space Operations Center (SPoC). Further realignment will occur this summer (2021) as Space Systems Command (SSC) stands up as SLD 45�s Field Command. This realignment resolves the organizational inefficiency as SLD 45 will gain full program management of the LISC contract as well as acquisition authority over the associated follow-on contract. Gaining this program responsibility negates the need to de-scope these requirements from the LISC contract. Additionally, during the protest period, SLD 45 has identified that having the 12.15 and TAA-3 telemetry systems on the AIMS contract creates a significant maintenance gap for the aging radar and telemetry systems. Specifically, AIMS provides only level 1 Operations and Maintenance of the radar and telemetry systems. However, recent system failures with the radar have identified the need for reach back, intermediate level maintenance through the use of uprange technicians at Cape Canaveral Air Field Station working on similar LISC systems such as radar 19.14 and Tel-IV telemetry site. Specifically, the ability to troubleshoot faults, in real time, utilizing similar systems with an experienced labor pool that has access to engineering drawings and circuit line record cards provides significantly more capability to ensure mission system uptime by providing a higher level of maintenance. Separating the Ascension radar and telemetry systems from the similar systems on the LISC contract removes this capability and, ultimately, increases the risk of not being able to meet system uptime requirements. To efficiently and effectively deliver the required services, it is anticipated that vendors will have the following:� � Experience and good past performance in delivering similar services (similar in terms of size, scope and complexity)� � Staff with appropriate clearances for work requiring a Secret Clearance� � Experience providing services in disparate locations while maintaining service levels� PURPOSE:� This Sources Sought notice is seeking responses from small businesses that can provide the required services under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561210, Facilities Support Services, size standard of $41.5M. This synopsis is encouraging response from qualified and capable Small Businesses only to include Certified 8(a) Small Businesses, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUB Zone), Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB, Veteran Owned SB, Economically Disadvantaged Woman Owned Small Business� (EDWOSB) or Woman Owned SB.� Interested small businesses are to submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status, (i.e., 8(a), HUB Zone, SDVOSB, WOSB, EDWOSB, or small business), anticipated teaming arrangements to include Joint Venture, Mentor Prot�g� or Prime � Sub Relationship. Responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners. The Government may use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision. Responses from other than small businesses will not be reviewed. The data obtained from this notice will assist the Government in understanding the capabilities available in the marketplace and aid in the development of a solicitation for SLD 45 ABOS contract.� TERMS OF THIS SOURCES SOUGHT:� 1. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this Sources Sought or reimburse any costs associated with the preparation of responses. � 2. This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.� 3. All information received in response to this notice marked ""Proprietary"" will be handled accordingly.� 4. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.� 5. Responses to this Sources Sought will assist the SLD 45 in determining the potential level of interest, competition adequacy, and technical capabilities of industry respondents (specifically small businesses) to provide the required products and services.� 6. The SLD 45 may also use this information to assist in developing any subsequent subcontract plans and small business goal percentages. � 7. The Government may not respond to questions posed in Industry responses.� 8. The Government does not guarantee any action beyond this notice.� 9. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. � 10. Responses that are incomplete and/or not submitted per the Response Submission Instructions may not be reviewed.� REQUIREMENTS:� This effort is aimed to obtain the information detailed below. The information will be instrumental in providing the background needed to construct a solid requirement and form a successful acquisition strategy:� Section 1 - Cover Letter. The cover letter shall include the following:� 1. Company/Team information - Include company name, 2 points of contact and contact information (name, address, phone number, website URL, if available, email address, and fax number), Cage Code, DUNS Number. If the company is based on the performance of a team, formal mentor prot�g�, joint venture, or utilizes primary subcontractors, provide information for all companies. 2. Company business size with socioeconomic classification based on North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code 561210, Facilities Support Services as mentioned above under the Purpose paragraph. 3. Please provide similar information for any team members contemplated as mentioned above under the Purpose paragraph. Section 2 - Capability Statement and Previous Experience: The purpose of this section is for the respondent to provide information that will assist the SLD 45 with making a decision about how best to contract for the required products and services. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) is 561210 with a size standard of $41.5M and FSC R425. Your response should include the following:� 1. Briefly describe your experience in performing the work required to include but not limited to:� a. Program Management - Discuss your capability to manage a program of this magnitude. �Indicate experience in implementing a comprehensive launch processing and readiness process ensuring facilities, systems equipment and utilities were available for mission. Discuss your approach to developing annual Program Management Plans that provide responsive, flexible, integrated, customer-focused services in support of the mission while striving for innovative solutions while supporting for geographically dispersed locations. b. Base Support Operations� - Lodging & Housekeeping, Dining� - Fire/Medical Emergency Management & Clinical Services� �Morale, Welfare, & Recreation (MWR) functions� - Airfield Operations and Management Services� c. Logistics Operations� - Vehicle Operations & Maintenance (O&M) (Routine & Intermediate)� - Logistics Management Activities� - Warehousing & Logistics� d. Civil Engineering (CE) Support� - Service Asset and Configuration Management� - CE Environmental� - CE Infrastructure Support/Base Utilities� - Preventative Maintenance Inspections� - Corrosion Prevention and Control Program� e. Communications� - Voice� - Video� - Network Data� f. Mission Support - Tenant Support Service Work �� �(crane operations, corrosion control/protection, forklift and other heavy equipment, etc.) 2. The Government anticipates this requirement will consist of a base 90-day transition-in period and possibly contemplating an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for a 5-year base with additional options and a a ceiling value between ($200M-$250M). a. Identify your firm's experience in managing a base operations support contract of similar size, scope, and magnitude of effort as a prime contractor in the form of a table showing relevant work completed or currently being performed. �If the contract is physically completed, include the completion date. Provide the organization's name, contract number and the dollar value of the contract. Identify what CLIN types were included. � b. Provide a narrative demonstrating how your firm will manage personnel and financial resources as a prime contractor on a contract of this scope.� Note: �If the requirement is set aside for small business, the clause FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, will be included in the contract. The clause requires that ""At least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.""� 3. Identify the largest contract your firm has managed as a prime contractor. Please include the dollar value, scope and magnitude of effort. 4. Which portions of the work do you anticipate meeting through a teaming arrangement? 5. Identify the types(s) of contract you consider most appropriate for the work identified. �Firm-fixed-price (FFP), labor hour, Cost Plus, IDIQ, etc.?� 6. Please identify your firm's facility clearance level. Some contractor personnel will require a minimum of a SECRET clearance. DISCLAIMER:� This Sources Sought notice is not a solicitation. This notice is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation. All information received in response to this notice that is marked ""proprietary"" will be handled accordingly. Responses to the Sources Sought notice will not be returned. In accordance with FAR 15.201 (e), responses to this notice are not offerors and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this notice.� ATTENTION:� Although this is a Sources Sought notice only, interested parties or potential contractors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for contract award or payment if the Government chooses to make an award. Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained via http://www.sam.gov� RESPONSE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:� The responses submitted shall be in sufficient detail and clarity to provide 45 SCONS with the information it needs. Responses to this sources sought notice shall meet the following standards: � Page Limitations should not exceed 10 pages total for the two sections listed below: - Section 1 Cover Letter� - Section 2 Capability Statement and Previous Experience� � Text no smaller than 10 point. � Elaborate photos or graphic designs are not desired. ��� �E-mail submissions should not exceed 10 pages total for the two sections mentioned above and only include non-executable attachments such as .pdf files or .xls. Please submit the information electronically in Adobe PDF file or a MS Office electronic format by 1:00 p.m., Eastern local time on 27 July 2021 to the Procuring Officer, Ms. Tammy Davis at tammy.davis@spaceforce.mil and the Contract Specialist, Oren Gilbert at oren.gilbert@spaceforce.mil.� �
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- Place of Performance
- Address: Patrick AFB, FL 32925, USA
- Zip Code: 32925
- Country: USA
- Zip Code: 32925
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