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U -- C-130 ATS SOL F42630-99-R-20262 DUE 021299 POC For copy, Ron L. Rasmussen/Likt/[801]777-2627, For additional information contact Ron L. Rasmussen/Likt/[801]777-2627 WEB: Click here to obtain/view solicitation., http://contracting.hill.af.mil/rfpso/rfpsohom.html. E-MAIL: Click Here to E-mail Buyer*****, RASMUSSR@HILLWPOS.HILL.AF.MIL. The acquisition includes but is not limited to the following: Training, maintenance, operation and support, security, courseware development and courseware maintenance, hardware/software changes, configuration management, hardware and courseware modifications and management of the training system. This acquisition will be a successor contract to the current C-130 ATS contract (F33657-86-C-0103) with an option to combine the current C-130 H2/H3 contract (F33657-94-C-2200). The acquisition may also contain provisions for upgrades to the simulators, the acquisition of new simulator systems and relocation of simulator systems and the Training System Support Center (TSSC) and acquisition of a new training management system (TMS). The overall objective of the C-130 ATS is to provide a training program which results in highly trained aircrews and maintenance personnel for the C-130 Weapon System Operations. The re-competition effort combines the existing C-130 ATS contract and the C-130H2/H3 contract into onesuccessor contract. The ATS consists of a formal school and various locations for continuation/refresher training. The C-130 H2/H3 contract provides continuation training at Dobbins ARB. The following are the specific objectives of this program: Provide Guaranteed Student/Throughput with on time graduation and meet projected throughput requirements (availability requirements apply at Dobbins ARB) to meet Air Force standards and pass an Air Force administered test. This includes provisions for variations in quantity of students and content of training. Adequately staff the ATS with qualified personnel and retain key personnel in all aspects of the ATS. Effective management of the overall ATS, including ongoing efforts, problem identification and resolution, special projects, reporting and communication, startup transition, security and safety. Maintain ATS concurrency with the weapon system program. This includes the capability to incorporate highly technical modifications into the simulators and the ability to modify/upgrade training devices/courseware/software prior to the aircraft upgrades. Effectively manage and operate the Training System Support Centers (TSSC) at Little Rock AFB and Dobbins ARB, to include the appropriate manning levels to complete Design Requests (DRs) in a timely manner. Provide a Quality Assurance (QA) program that is equivalent to ISO 9000, and promotes continuous improvements in the ATS. The QA program should also, be independent from the work or production organization, and insures contract compliance. The contract will contain a ramp-up and ten one-year options. The estimate value of this contract is $300 million, which includes upgrades and aircraft concurrency modifications. The contract will be a Service Contract Act contract. Contract performance will occur at the following principal locations: Pope AFB, Dyess AFB, McChord AFB, Minneapolis ANG, Little Rock AFB and Dobbins ARB. Contract performance will also occur at the following remote locations: Ramstein AB, Elmendorf AFB and Yokota AB. It is anticipated that the Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) will be incorporated into the C-130 ATS. Incorporation of AMP may entail significant modification to the existing simulators or the acquisition of new simulators. The contract awardee for the C-130 ATS may be required to act as a directed subcontractor to the aircraft contractor. This competitive acquisition will be with full and open competition. The services being procured are non-commercial. Contract type will be firm fixed price, cost reimbursable, hourly, and the right is reserved to use any other contract type as needed for future change proposals. The request for proposal will be available on the Hill AFB Acquisition Support Division Homepage http://www.hill.af.mil/rfpso/rfpsohom.html. No paper copies of information will be provided. Point of contract is Ronald L. Rasmussen, Contracting Officer, rasmussr@hillwpos.hill.af.mil or telephone (801)777-8413, fax (801)777-6068 or mail to 6050 Gum Lane Building 1215, Hill AFB, UT 84056-5825. Questions and answers will be posted on the homepage to all potential offerors unless the information is proprietary. Approximate issue date of the RFP will be 29 Dec 98. 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 appropriate government personnel. When requested the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of concern. The ombudsman doesn't participate in the evaluation of proposals or the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to contact the ombudsman, Brent W. Kendall, at (801)777-6991 if your concerns are not resolved by the contracting officer. ATTENTION: Contractor must be registered with the Central Contractor Registration to be eligible for contract 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 The approximate issue/response date will be 29 DEC 1998. No telephone requests. Only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable. All responsible sources solicited may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered. Posted 12/10/98 (I-SN279271). (0344)

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