69 -- F-15C MULTI-STAGE IMPROVEMENT PROG (MSIP) FOUR SHIP SIMULATION & AERIAL COMBAT ENHANCED SIMULATION (ACES) This is Part 1 of 2 of Request for Proposal (RFP) F33657-97-R-0025 for the F-15C Multi-Stage Improvement Program (MSIP) Four Ship Simulation and Aerial Combat Enhanced Simulation (ACES) Program (herein referred to as F-15C ACES). This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. There are 2 parts to this RFP. This is Part 1 which contains the program's technical requirements and begins the instructions to offerors. Part 2 continues the instructions to offerors and evaluation factors and is in a succeeding CBD announcement. Both announcements constitute the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This procurement will utilize an electronic bulletin board for the bidders library in an effort to streamline the communication process between the Government and industry and is accessible through the World Wide Web at the following Internet address, http://www.pixs.wpafb.af.mil/pixs/pixslibr/ACES/ACES.asp. For questions concerning operation of the PIXS system contact the system administrator, Mr. Johnny Harshbarger, at (937) 255-2739. All addenda referenced herein that are located on the bulletin board will be noted as "(on PIXS as "document name", dated xx)." The requirement of the F-15C ACES program is to procure contractor provided simulation services . To safely and affordably train the way we fight, the Combat Air Forces (CAF) require a unit-level F-15C MSIP pilot training capability suitable to accomplish continuous procedural ground-based training (i.e., ability to fly a complete mission from takeoff to landing involving all training tasks as an uninterrupted flight) for selected mission elements and safety of flight tasks, many of which cannot be routinely trained in the aircraft. Initial service will be ordered at Eglin AFB and Langley AFB. Through the contract resulting from this solicitation, the same or similar services may be ordered at all of the F-15C ACC, Guard, USAFE and PACAF wings (on PIXS as F-15 Site.PPT, dated 23 Jun 97). Once deployed, the service will enable networked mission training within a single wing and between multiple wings. This program will provide the capability to train in a multi-ship role at geographically separated locations and to train full mission profiles against interactive threats. Instructors and courseware will be provided by the Air Force. The government does not intend to acquire the hardware or software but merely to buy training capability on a cost per training hour basis. The offeror will be responsible for system operation; system maintenance; product baseline management; training system modification and upgrade; and some basic instruction for contract and Air Force instructors in the operational use of the simulation equipment as well as keeping the training devices concurrent with the changing configuration of the fielded F-15C aircraft and inserting new capabilities as they become available. The Simulation Capability Requirements Document (SCRD) (on PIXS as SCRD.doc, dated 24 Jun 97) defines the requirement. Documents referenced in the SCRD are located on the PIXS as (SIMCERT.exe, dated 23 Jun 97). The selected contractor will be required to hold a Top Secret SCI facility clearance in order to perform this program. Security requirements are provided on the DD Form 254, CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION (on PIXS as DD254.ppt, dated 18 Jun 97). The Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery Requirements type contract in the September 1997 timeframe in order to satisfy the above requirements. The Initial Operational Capability (IOC), as discussed below, is NLT 31 Mar 99 for the Eglin AFB site and 31 Jun 99 for the Langley AFB site. At Eglin AFB the facility will be prepared by 1 Nov 98 at which time installation for complete service capability could begin. The initial ordering period for the contract will be seven years, beginning at contract award. Additional ordering periods (up to 8 years) may be earned in accordance with the Award Term Clause that shall be included in each offeror's contract. The offerors shall plan for maximum use of electronic communications and video conferencing during the performance of the resulting contract. The budget profile is based on use of ACC F-15C flying hour program funding. Commander ACC has indicated a willingness to spend up to a possible 30% of the F-15C flying hour budget on simulation hours based on the quality of mission training possible in the simulation. ACC spends approximately $4,500 / flying hour in operational funds (3400) for the F-15C. Depending upon the training utility offered by the service, as much as a third of this funding could be diverted for simulation training. The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items, applies to this RFP and is amended as specified in this solicitation. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 90-46. The applicable small business size standard is $18,000,000.00 IAW FAR 19.303(a). The SIC code is 8299.. Offerors should propose a business solution which satisfies mission performance requirements and provides for an executable program. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation must meet all the requirements specified in this solicitation, to include any requirements documents referenced herein; failure to do so may result in rejection of the proposal. There is no small business set-aside for this requirement. The response to this solicitation shall consist of a written proposal, an oral proposal and a capabilities demonstration as discussed in the following paragraphs. Address all requests for solicitation and communication concerning the acquisition to ASC/YWI, Bldg. 11, 2240 B Street Suite 7, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7111, ATTN: Mr. Richard E. Stem, Contracting Officer, (937)255-7414 ext.417, fax (937) 656-7538. The offerors shall submit an Intent to Bid Notice in writing. The notice must include a summary of Security Clearances of the offeror's proposal team and validate that the Top Secret SCI facility clearance exists and/or is available to the offeror. The notice will be used for a lottery to establish dates for oral proposal and demonstration, and must be received at the above address / fax NLT 12:00 Noon on 27 June 1997. Proposal Volumes I, II, III, and IV shall be submitted by 3:00 PM on 24 July 1997 to: ASC/SYG, Attn: F-15C ACES Source Selection (Dick Stem), Building. 125, 2335 Seventh St. Room 5, WPAFB OH 45433-7111. Direct all communications concerning this acquisition to ASC/YWI, Richard E. Stem, Contracting Officer,, (937)255-7414 ext.417, fax (937) 656-7538. When submitting the proposal, the Offeror shall provide eight (8) copies of the written proposal on white, 8-1/2" x 11" paper, printed on one side. Fold-outs are permitted. The outside shipping container should be marked with the RFP number (F33657-97-R-0025) and the volumes contained therin. The "original" hard copy paper volume shall be identified and addressed to the Procuring Contracting Officer and shall contain all original signed documents and shall be labeled "Original". The original will be two-hole punched at the top center of each page. In addition, provide one paper copy each to the Cognizant DCMC Office and the Cognizant DCAA Office. Be sure to advise the ACO and DCAA for prime and subcontractors that the proposal is "For Official Use Only" and "Source Selection Information (See FAR 3.104)". The offerors will be notified NLT 30 Jun 97, in writing, of the dates for their oral proposal, demonstration and submission date of Volume V. The timeframe for conducting oral proposals and demonstrations is 31 Jul 97 to 13 Aug 97. Volume V for all offerors will be submitted on the same date. Only Volume V shall contain pricing data. The delayed submission of Volume V is to allow dialog between the offerors and government to have agreement on all aspects of the contract, except price, prior to submission of Volume V. All communications shall be processed thought the PCO. Any such interchange between the offeror and the Government, unless otherwise specifically noted by the Government, will be for clarification purposes only and will not constitute discussions within the meaning of FAR 15.610. The Government intends to evaluate offers and reserves the right to award a contract after receipt of Volume V without discussions. If discussions are required, the PCO shall notify the offerors. The written proposal shall include: (A) Volume I -- Executive Summary which introduces the Offeror and provides a broad overview of the proposed program (3 page limit); (B) Volume II Technical -- shall include: (1) Briefing charts to be presented at the Oral Proposal (no page limit). Also include one (1) copy of the original briefing media (charts and/or diskettes), from which the oral proposal will be presented. (2) Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) (no page limit), in contractor format, that reflects the offeror's planned activities to achieve IOCand to field simulation services in support of all the sites, contractor format acceptable. (3) Documented evidence that critical source data can be obtained in support of the Offeror's approach for aircraft, weapon and threat simulations, and (4) written procedures for government personal to submit security clearances and visit notifications, and directions to the location where the oral proposal and demonstration will be conducted. ( C ) Volume III Model Contract -- A model contract shall incorporate as attachments (1) the System Specification that defines the capability or quality of service to be provided (including detailed capability of the simulation service), address all requirements of the SCRD, be performance oriented, with quantitative requirements where possible, and void of specific, detailed solutions, provide a methodology and criteria for verification of the specified requirements, include all peripheral services necessary to support the SCRD requirements and the simulation services, and may include an optional section to define out-year service improvements (e.g. "Year 3 service shall include direct download of AFMSS mission plans into the cockpit as defined in the following subparagraphs"), (2) an integrated master plan (IMP) (no page limit in offeror's format) which correlates with the IMS and defines the approach to achieve the Eglin AFB IOC and the fielding of the additional sites. (3) DD Form 245. (4) completed Representations and Certifications which will be incorporated by reference in the contract. (5) Subcontracting plan with goals that should address the total potential 15 year term of contract performance. The offerors shall review the discussion under FAR 51.212-5 in the RFP Part 2, regarding the applicability of the Service Contract Act (SCA). The offerors shall state in their proposal that, in their opinion, the SCA is or is not applicable to the resulting contract. The offerors shall submit position description information for labor categories for the Eglin AFB and Langley AFB for both exempt and nonexempt employees and the approximate percentage of hours the exempt and nonexempt will perform under the resulting contract. The Model Contract shall be submitted utilizing SF1449 and contract format should allow for data entry into the Government's data tracking system to insure timely payment under contract performance. One copy of the proposed model contract shall be submitted on a 3 inch diskette(s) in Microsoft Word for Windows 95 Version 7.0. No pricing information is to be provided with this volume. (D)Volume IV Past Performance -- The offeror shall submit relevant present and past performance information including: company/division name; program title; contracting agency; contract number; description of effort; contract type; period of performance; original and current contract dollar value (including under/over runs); original and current completion date; and name, address, and phone number of customer program director/manager. An explanation of aspects of contracts deemed relevant and past problems, and discussion of significant achievements. This volume shall be limited to 5 contracts, active during the last 5 years, and a total of 25 pages. 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 communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the 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 contact ASC's Ombudsman, Mr. Mike Coalson, ASC/SYIR, Bldg 52, 2475 K Street, Suite 1, Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433-7642; E-mail: coalsoms@sy.wpafb.af.mil; Phone: (513) 255-5535 ext. 250. The Ombudsman should only be contacted with issues or problems that have been previously brought to the attention of the contracting officer and could not be satisfactorily resolved at that level.

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