Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL -- PL "Space Vehicles Directorate", 2251 Maxwell Ave, Kirtland AFB, NM, 87177

A -- INTEGRATION, DEMONSTRATION & VALIDATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES SOL F29601-00-R-0004 POC Shari Barnett, Contracting Officer, Phone (505) 846-6189, Fax (505) 846-6022, Email shari.barnett@kirtland.af.mil -- Shari Barnett, Contracting Officer, Phone (505) 846-6189, Fax (505) 846-6022, Email WEB: Visit this URL for the latest information about this, http://www.eps.gov/cgi-bin/WebObjects/EPS?ACode=R&ProjID=F29601-00-R-0004&LocID=2682. E-MAIL: Shari Barnett, shari.barnett@kirtland.af.mil. A -- INTRODUCTION: This is a Small Business and 8(a) Sources Sought Synopsis and Market Survey to locate qualified small business and 8(a) sources for the procurement of Integration, Demonstration and Validation Technology Services to the Air Force Research Laboratory, Space Vehicles Directorate (AFRL/VS) located at Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. This procurement does not pertain to any part of AFRL/VS located at Hanscom AFB, MA. This effort contains two Statements of Work (SOW). SOW-1 (one award) covers the technical objectives discussed below and will require performance primarily at the Aerospace Engineering Facility (AEF) and Bldg. 277 located on Kirtland AFB NM and some remote locations, such as Holloman AFB NM. SOW-2 (up to 3 awards) contains the technical objectives discussed below excluding the requirements to provide integration and facility services, integration and test at the satellite and satellite system level, and business development. Performance for SOW-2 will take place primarily at AFRL/VS facilities (Kirtland AFB NM only). Only one contract and subsequent task orders will be awarded for SOW-1. The selected offeror for SOW-1 must be able to perform SOW-2, as it will automatically receive a contract for SOW-2. Up to four Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract(s) with Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Completion individual task orders) are anticipated. The anticipated contract ceiling is $49.9M each over a five-year period. The total value of all task orders issued under all contracts awarded as a result of SOW-1 and SOW-2 will not total more than $49.9M through the period of performance. Sources are being sought to assist the AFRL in developing and transitioning high payoff space technologies in support of future DoD space systems. Potential small business sources are being sought who can provide a range of services, either in-house or through prospective subcontractors. Contract Teaming Arrangements are desirable if they offer the Government the best combination of performance, cost and delivery. The new affiliation rule allows a set-aside when there is an expectation of two or more competitive offers from small business teams (small business as prime contractor with small and large business subcontractors) when at least 50% of the services will be performed by the collective efforts of all small business members of the team. This also applies to 8(a) teams. Due to the potential of awarding multiple contracts for this effort, the government will consider setting aside contracts for 8(a) participation if there are sufficient number of 8(a) firms/teams found capable of performing the requirements. If the government anticipates receiving three or more competitive offers from capable 8(a) firms/teams, then the government reserves the right to set-aside two contracts for 8(a) participation. If the government anticipates receiving two competitive offers from capable 8(a) firms/teams, then the government reserves the right to set-aside one contract for 8(a) participation. Upon award, all contractors, regardless of small business or 8(a) status, will be provided a fair opportunity to receive task orders for SOW-2. Based upon the evaluation of the responses, the Government reserves the right to set-aside this acquisition for participation by small businesses and qualifying 8(a) businesses. B-REQUIREMENTS: AFRL/VS conducts innovative space vehicle research, development, and transition of advanced power, structures, mechanisms, optics, and controls technology. The technology areas being developed include novel power generation and storage systems, structural acoustics, shock mitigation and whole-spacecraft isolation, satellite dispensers, servicing technologies, integrated spacecraft systems control, precision sensing, actuation and mechanisms, vibration isolation and control, advanced control system concepts, momentum systems for attitude control, cryocooler systems, innovative structural concepts, multifunctional structures, deployable and inflatable structures, composite structures, advanced vehicle structures, and large deployable space optics. Offerors are encouraged to submit capability statements, which specifically address their ability to implement the broad range of services of this effort. Each of the following services include the above technology areas: (1) Integration and Test Facility Services -- manage integration and test facilities used for the fabrication, assembly, integration and test of spacecraft, missile, and balloon payloads, experiments and technologies and their component hardware elements. (2) Engineering Services -- provide systems engineering and engineering services to develop, test, and field experimental spacecraft, launch vehicle, missile and balloon payloads, experiments and technologies and their component hardware and software elements including design, simulation, analysis, and testing of the components or system. (3) Performance and Mission Analysis -- develop mission requirements, perform mission analyses and conceptual studies, including hardware performance predictions for experimental and developmental spacecraft, launch vehicle, missile and balloon payloads, experiments and technologies. (4) Design, Fabrication and Assembly -- design, fabrication and assembly of mechanical and electrical subassemblies, components, subsystems, advanced structures and manufacturing techniques and specialized test equipment and fixturing which make-up elements of a developmental or experimental spacecraft, launch vehicle, missile or balloon payloads, experiments, and technologies. (5) Integration and Test -- integration and test of components, subsystems and systems, which make up experimental spacecraft, launch vehicle, missile and balloon payloads, experiments and technologies. (6) Mission Services -- preparation, presentation and execution of technical documentation, test plans and test operations procedures, including concerns for personnel, facility, experimental hardware, safety and identification and implementation of improvements and upgrades. Development and documentation of software to suit particular test needs. And, (7) Program Management and Administration -- program manage-ment, information and process management, configuration management, resource and facility management, and quality control management. The contractor shall also manage and conduct business development to promote, with Government approval, the utility of the AEF to other DOD and non-DOD Federal Government agencies and commercial entities which would benefit from existing assets at the AEF and which would provide suitable compensation to the AEF. Business development can include, but does not have to be limited to, marketing trips, technical conferences, user conferences, site tours, user surveys, and site web page. Work performed under any resulting contract for both SOWs may be classified up to the Top Secret/SCI level. Any contractor who receives an award must have TS/SCI clearance or be capable of obtaining this clearance within 30 days of contract/task order award. It is anticipated that government property will be furnished as base support and an Organizational Conflict of Interest clause will be included in all awarded contracts. There will be a 30-day transition period should award be made to other than the incumbents. C-EVALUATION CRITERIA: Interested/qualified small business offerors who can provide the requirements in accordance with the requirements listed in paragraph B above are invited to submit a written Statement of Capability (SOC). The following criteria will be used in evaluating all SOCs received in response to this synopsis: (1) Experience in the past five years in R&D related to technologies similar to those conducted at AFRL/VS as described in paragraph B -- Requirements above. Include name of program, contract number, description of product or service, period of performance, customer name and phone number and contract value; (2) Availability of an adequate number of qualified personnel to locally support the effort with the ability to accommodate significant fluctuations in the magnitude of services based on AF programmatic and monetary variations while mitigating any significant technical and/or cost impact to the Government; and, (3) Demonstrate (a) that the small business members of the team will perform at least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance; (b) a contract management structure that allows for a single organization accountable for total performance responsibility; and, (c) capability to administer and manage a contract (i.e., cost, technical, schedule) expected to be up to a minimum of $10M per year including all experience on any type contract during the past five years (include name of program, contract number, description of product or service, period of performance, customer name and phone number and contract value). D-STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS: The SOC is limited to 15 pages (12 pitch or larger), single-sided, 8.5 by 11 inch pages. The page limitation does not include resumes. An original SOC and three copies must be sent to the Contracting Officer at Det 8, AFRL/PKVI, 2251 Maxwell SE (or via express delivery at 1801 Charlene Drive Bldg. 592) KAFB NM 87117-5821 no later than 1600 (Mountain Daylight Time (MDT)) 21 calendar days after the date this announcement is posted (or the first federal workday thereafter). Include in the SOC any other specific and pertinent information as it pertains to this effort that would enhance the Government's consideration and evaluation of the information, name and address of offeror, name, phone and fax number of point of contact(s), CAGE and SIC codes and cognizant ACO name and phone number. All small businesses submitting SOCs should indicate whether they are a small, small disadvantaged (not 8(a) certified), 8(a), or a woman-owned business. The SIC Code for this effort is 8731, size standard of 1,000 employees. Submissions by e-mail or fax will not be accepted. LARGE BUSINESS SHOULD NOT SUBMIT A STATEMENT OF CAPABILITY. E-ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Foreign-owned firms are advised they will not be allowed to participate at the prime contractor level. The operations, research and test data produced under a resultant contract(s) may contain Military Critical Technology List (MCTL) information whose export is restricted by the Export Control Act (Title 22, USC, Section 2751, et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (Title 50, USC, App. 40-1, et seq.). Only those companies who are on the Qualified Contractors Access List (QCAL) may receive such information. Request certification and registration from the Defense Logistics Information Service, Federal Center, 74 Washington Ave., North, Battle Creek MI, 49017-3084 as soon as possible. To be eligible to receive an award of any contractual document, a firm is to be registered in the DoD Central Contractor Registration Database. An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors during the proposal development phase for this effort. 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. Before contacting the Ombudsman, potential offerors should first communicate with the contracting officer for this acquisition. In those instances where offerors cannot obtain resolution from the contracting officer, they are invited to contact the Ombudsman at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Phillips Research Site, Mr. Eugene DeWall, Director of Contracting, Det 8/PK, 2251 Maxwell Avenue SE, Kirtland AFB, NM 87117-5773 or at (505) 846-4979. 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 award process. Availability of any formal solicitation will be announced separately. This is NOT a Request for Proposal, Invitation for Bid, or an announcement of a solicitation and no solicitation package exists at this time. No contract will be awarded as a result of this sources sought synopsis, which is for information purposes only. The Government will not pay for any materials provided to it in response to this synopsis and submittals will not be returned to the sender. SEE Note 26. Posted 07/10/00 (D-SN473061). (0192)

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