Dept. of the Army, Directorate of Contracting, Attn: ATZS-DKO-I, P.O. Box 12748,Fort Huachuca, AZ 85670-2748

R -- OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DUE 082399 POC Sandy Broten, Contract Specialist, e-mail: sandra.broten@huachuca-emh1.army.mil DESC: (i) This combined synopsis/solicitation/RFP for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are in effect through the 1997 reissue of the FAR. (iii) This is a full and open competition under SIC 7389. (iv) GENERAL INFORMATION: C.1 BACKGROUND: In accordance with the counter-narcotics National Interdiction Command and Control Plan (NICCP) dated 1 May 1999, Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) East "will focus on support to participating nation initiatives, and the detection, monitoring, and handoff of suspect drug targets to participating nation law enforcement agencies." To accomplish this national tasking, United States Air Force, Navy, and Customs Service airborne early warning (AEW) and long-range tracker aircraft fly sorties in participating nation airspace with participating nation approval under tactical control of JIATF East. A participating nation representative, called a "Host Nation Rider (HNR)", must be on board the aircraft. The HNR relays via radio, tactical information to participating nation ground controllers. The HNR is accompanied by a US representative, called an "Airborne Escort", who acts as an interpreter, and tactical and radio communications liaison, between the HNR and the aircrew. The concept of flying US AEW and tracker aircraft missions in participating nation airspace with participating nation approval with HNRs and Airborne Escorts on board has been in place for several years. Three significant events have driven the need for outsourcing HNR program personnel positions: A) The Department of Defense (DOD) drawdown of personnel resulted in a shortage of US military personnel available to fill Airborne Escort and HNR program management and coordination positions. B) The closing of Howard Air Force Base (AFB) in Panama resulted in the dispersal of US aircraft to several forward operating locations (FOLs) in the Caribbean area of responsibility (AOR). C) JIATF South, located at Howard AFB, formerly managed the HNR program. Effective 1 May 1999, JIATF South merged with JIATF East at Key West, FL. C.2 PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The HNR Program consists of a counter-drug (CD) participating nation (PN) HNR flying aboard a US aircraft (AWACS or P-3) on CD airborne early warning and tracker missions. The HNR is accompanied in-flight by a bilingual US citizen Airborne Escort. The Operations Supervisor coordinates all aspects of the HNR program. The Ground Coordinator is the single point of contact for all on-site HNR scheduling and issues. Ground Coordinators shall provide ground transportation and make lodging arrangements for the HNRs. The Ground Coordinator shall be bilingual (English and Spanish) and must be available to assist HNRs. Ground Coordinators are physically located at one of several FOLs in the JIATF East AOR. The FOL commander is the single US Government voice for FOL issues. The Airborne Escort acts as an interpreter and tactical and radio communications liaison between the HNR and the aircrew. Airborne Escorts are physically located at one of several forward operating locations (FOLs) at foreign airfields in foreign countries throughout the JIATF East Area of Responsibility (AOR). The JIATF East AOR is defined as Central America, South America and the Caribbean. In addition to specific position requirements, the following skills are desired of the contract employees: proven skills as a team builder, team player, and facilitator; possess diplomatic and tactful liaison skills with experience in various mid- level US Government and international arenas; understand and comply with national and international political sensitivities; able to manage programs and people located at remote sites; must be detail and deadline oriented; proven reliability and performance in independent duty situations; and able to resolve differences of opinion and bring all parties to a common understanding of how to accomplish the goals and objectives; adheres to country specific protocols (incumbent of the contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with these protocols). The proposed long-term agreements between the United States government and the governments of the Netherlands and Ecuador do not provide immunities from criminal jurisdiction for civilian contractors and contractor employees. C.3 SCOPE: The scope of services required includes all tasks necessary to successfully implement the Host Nation Rider Program. C.4 TASKS, A. Operations Supervisor. 1. Scope: The contract employee shall serve in the JIATF East Operations Air Action Division and report HNR program status to the Air Action Division Officer (AADO), a US Military Officer. The contract employee shall manage and coordinate all aspects of the HNR Program and shall closely conduct liaison with US Embassy MILGROUPS and Country Teams. The contract employee will be permanently located at Key West, Florida. 2. Place of performance: J3 Operations Directorate, JIATF East, Key West, Florida and FOL's as required. (One (1) position). B. Ground Coordinator: 1. Scope: The contract employee shall serve the JIATF East Operations Air Action Division as the on-site representative and single point of contact for the HNR Program at a FOL. The contract employee will perform all duties associated with FOL on-site HNR Program administration to include; scheduling, reporting and operations. Additionally, the contract employee will conduct liaison with FOL executive agent representatives and CD aviation detachments. The contract employee will be permanently located (minimum one (1) year) at the FOL. Additionally, will travel to other areas in the AOR 2. Place of Performance: A total of four (4) positions (2 mandatory, 2 optional) at the following FOLs: a. Aruba (two (2) positions, effective immediately). B. Curacao (TBD). C. Manta, Ecuador, (TBD). D. Central American FOL TBD (TBD). Contract employees may be relocated within the AOR. C. Airborne Escort: 1. Scope: The contract employee shall serve the JIATF East Operations Air Action Division by flying CD missions as a HNR Airborne Escort. The contract employee will report to the JIATF East Operations Supervisor via the FOL HNR Ground Coordinator. The contract employee will perform all duties associated with the Airborne Escort position by acting as an interpreter and tactical liaison between the HNR and the aircrew. Shall be available to travel on temporary duty as necessary in support of JIATF East operations in the AOR. The contract employee will be permanently located (minimum one (1) year) at the FOL. Additionally, will travel to other areas in the AOR 2. Place of Performance: A total of eight (8) (5 mandatory, 3 optional) positions at the following FOLs: a. Aruba (five (5) positions effective immediately); b. Curacao (TBD); c. Manta, Ecuador (TBD); d. Central American FOL TBD (TBD). Contract employees may be relocated within the AOR. C.5 TYPE OF CONTRACT: This is a Firm-Fixed Price Contract with cost reimbursable for travel and per diem. C.6 CONTRACT PERIOD: September 1, 1999 through September 30, 1999. Fiscal Year (FY) 00 as the base year with four option years. Employees will report for training fourteen days from date of award. C.7 ACCEPTANCE: Selection of a qualified contractor will be based on the contractor's past performance, integrity, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, related experience, ability to comply with the delivery or performance schedule and proposed solution to the Statement of Work. The J3 Operations Directorate and J4 Logistics and Contracting Directorate will provide vendor recommendations based on the proposed solution to the Statement of Work to assist the Contracting Officer in vendor selection. C.8 POSITIONS: The vendor's proposed Concept of Operation and response to the Statement of Work may be different from the baseline estimate. A. Operations Supervisor (Management, Fully Qualified). B.Ground Coordinator (Technical, Mid Level). Due to mission requirements the number of personnel may increase or decrease as may the FOL sites. C. Airborne Escort (Technical, Mid Level). Due to mission requirements the number of personnel may increase or decrease as may the FOL sites. C.9 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, FURNISHINGS, UTILITIES, AND FIXTURES: A. The Government will furnish to the Operations Supervisor office space at JIATF EAST, Key West, Florida, to be used for official business only in the performance of this contract, and office equipment and supplies to include: 1. Desk, 2. Chair, 3. Computer Workstation with access to: a. Black and white printer, b. Access to SIPRNET, c. Access to Unclassified Internet, d. Window NT/Office 97, e. Spanish Language word processing software and keyboard. 4. Telephone with: a. DSN, b. International access, c. STU-III secure voice. 5. Office Supplies. 6. Access to photocopier. 7. Access to unsecure fax. 8. Access to electronic link to DOD Message Center. 9. Access to GSA approved Classified Material Storage Container. 10. Access to GSA approved Shredder. 11. Adequate lighting and air conditioning of space will be furnished during normal working hours of building occupants. The contract employee shall maintain this space in a neat and orderly condition. The contract employee will maintain all government-furnished equipment in an acceptable condition. B. The Government will furnish to the FOL locations, to be used for official business only in the performance of this contract, the following: 1. Stu-III secure voice access. 2. Electronic link to DOD Message Center. 3. SIPRNET access. 4. DSN access. C.10 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED TRAINING: It is the intent of the government to provide training in the following areas as required: a. Aviation swim, survival and physiology. b. Aircraft familiarization and egress training. c. Theater air operations. d. Rules of Engagement. e. Theater geo-political situation and US relations with PNs. f. Command and control. g. Diplomatic and country clearance processes. h. Regional Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures. i. PN CD operational capabilities. j. Status with respect to FOL agreements and legal status of contract employees at FOLs. k. Physical Security Requirements. l. Disclosure and Classified Material Regulations. C.11 PROVISIONS AND STIPULATIONS: A. Travel and per diem will be reimbursed at the government rate in accordance with government Joint Travel Regulations (JTR). Request for travel will be submitted in writing and approved prior to commencement of authorized travel. The JIATF EAST Personnel Support Division (PSD) of the Command Group via the AADO will approve request for travel. B. The Operations Supervisor, Ground Coordinator and Airborne Escort positions are one (1) year minimum assignments. C. Upon successful completion of training, flight authorization will be obtained by JIATF East. D. The contractor is required to comply with all security procedures, storage and classified material handling procedures, all requirements of the NISPOM and NISPOMSUP and applicable DISCO regulations. The POC at JIATF East is the Physical Security Officer. E. Contract employees attending government training and/or certification are subject to practical, written, and/or oral evaluation. Training and/or certification require successful completion. C.12 OTHER INFORMATION: Resumes with verification of language proficiency and DD254 Forms are required to be submitted with offers. C.13 CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS A. The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, equipment, and office space to be used for official business only in the performance of this contract unless otherwise specified herein. The contractor shall furnish and provide the following: 1. Aruba FOL: a. Government certified and approved, level 3 secured office space at FOL airport to be used for official business only in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall maintain this space in a neat and orderly condition. Must meet the security requirements as directed by JIATF EASTPhysical Security Officer. JIATF EAST Physical Security Officer will perform annual facility inspections. b. Adequate lighting and air conditioning during normal working hours. c. Desk -- Three (3) each. d. Desk Chair Ten (10) each. e. General purpose commercial automatic data processing equipment, normally microcomputers and related computer software for use in an office environment -Computer Workstation three (3) each with: 1. Black and white printer, 2. Access to Unclassified Internet, 3. Window NT/Office 97, 4. Spanish Language word processing software and keyboard, 5. UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) f. Telephone -- two (2) each with: Local and International access. g. Office Supplies. h. Photocopier -- one (1) each. i. Unsecure Fax -- one (1) each. j. GSA approved Class 6 Classified Material Storage Container one (1) each. k. GSA approved Shredder one (1) each. l. Official Business Vehicle with insurance (6 Passenger) one (1) each. Minimum insurance of $500,000.00 per occurrence, for bodilyinjury and at least $20,000.00 for property damage. US Government shall be a co-beneficiary of the insurance policy. m. Cellular Phone -- seven (7) each. n. Self contained intrusion system. 2. U.S. Navy regulation issued flight gear for Airborne Escorts to include: a. Flight jump suits with name tags -- two (2) each. b. Boots one (1) each. c. Flight Jacket one (1) each. 3. Curacao, Manta, Ecuador, and Central American (TBD) FOLs (timeframe of office establishment TBD). a. Government certified and approved, level 3 secured office space at FOL airports to be used for official business only in the performance of this contract. The contractor shall maintain this space in a neat and orderly condition. Must meet the security requirements as directed by JIATF EAST Physical Security Officer. JIATF EAST Physical Security Officer will perform annual facility inspections. b. Adequate lighting and air conditioning during normal working hour of office space. c. Desk -- Two (2) each. d. Desk Chair Five (5) each. e. General purpose commercial automatic data processing equipment, normally microcomputers and related computer software for use in an office environment -Computer Workstation -- two (2) each with: 1. Black and white printer. f. Access to Unclassified Internet. g. Window NT/Office 97. h. Spanish Language word processing software and keyboard. i. UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply) j. Telephone one (1) each with: Local and International access. k. Office Supplies. l. Photocopier -- one (1) each. m. Unsecure Fax -- one (1) each. n. GSA approved Class 6 Classified Material Storage Container one (1) each. o. GSA approved Shredder one (1) each. p. Official Business Vehicle with insurance (6 Passenger) one (1) each. Minimum insurance of $500,000.00 per occurrence, for bodily injury and at least $20,000.00 for property damage. US Government shall be a co-beneficiary of the insurance policy. q. Cellular Phone -- three (3) each. r. Self contained intrusion system. B. The contractor shall furnish the following: a. Weekly detailed written reports to JIATF EAST J3 summarizing HNR program including but not limited to missions flown. b. Trip reports and Travel Vouchers within five (5 ) workdays of temporary assigned duty (TAD) to JIATF EAST J3 and PSD respectively. c. Verbal status reports to JIATF EAST J3 as necessary. d. Quarterly lessons learned reports to JIATF EAST J3 covering all aspects of the HNR program to JIATF EAST J3. e. Relief coverage during Operations Supervisor, Ground Coordinator and Airborne Escort scheduled and unscheduled absences. f. Written quality control plan and milestones for mission effectiveness. C.14 EVALUATION CRITERIA: Offers are required to provide the following: Past performance provide information on three contracts that were awarded within the past 3 years, for the same or similar work as that listed in the notice. Include contract number, period of performance, point of contact with telephone number and email address. Management limited to 2 pages; Technical Capability limited to 2 pages; Personnel Qualifications -- Resumes for all personnel proposed are required. Quality Assurance Price Proposal, Proposals will be evaluated to determine the offeror's understanding of the Statement of Work, technical and management approach, and availability of qualified personnel. The following evaluation factors are listed in descending order of importance: 1. Personnel Qualifications; 2. Technical Approach; 3. Past Performance; 4. Management Approach; 5. Cost Realism. Award will be made only after agreement has been reached on all terms and conditions of the resultant contract and Best Value for the services to be acquired. The Government reserves the right to award a contract on the basis of the initial offer received, without discussions. C.15 POINT OF CONTACT: All requests for further information including a complete copy of the Statement of Work concerning these tasks or administration of this task order shall be via e-mail and addressed to: sandra.broten@huachuca-emh1.army.mil C.16 SUBMISSIONOF OFFERS: Offeror's shall submit three (3) copies of their proposals to (UPS Address) JIATF EAST (J4), ATTN: Sarah Taylor, Building 1279, Truman Annex, NAS Key West, FL 33041, (Regular Mail) JIATF EAST (J4), ATTN: Sarah Taylor, BOX 9051, NAS Key West, FL 33040. Proposals shall be due on 23 August 1999, NLT 3 p.m. EDT. (v) Offeror's are reminded to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 1999), with proposal. (vi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Condition -- Commercial Items (Apr 1998), is hereby incorporated by reference. (vii) Clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Item (Jan 1999), is hereby incorporated by reference. The following paragraphs apply to this solicitation and any resultant contract (b) (1) 52.203-10, (b) (2) 52.219-8, (b) (3) 52.222-35, (b) (4) 52.222-36, and (b) (5) 52.222-37. (viii) Collaborative/teaming arrangements to develop a full working solution are encouraged. (ix) Evaluations may/may not be conducted by both Government and Contracted Personnel. Posted 08/13/99 (W-SN367748). (0225)

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