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VISTA SUPPORT

SolicitationFA930422R5003Notice typePre solicitationEdwards, CA

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Name	Type	Posted	Actions
VISTA _PWS_new_format_v1.14.pdf	PDF	Mar 30, 2022	Download

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VISTA SUPPORT

J&AFA930423D5000Jul 26, 2024 · v4

VISTA SUPPORT

Presolicitation

Opportunity Summary

The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Test Center (AFTC), intends to award a sole source contract to Calspan Corporation for Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) support. This proposed contract action, identified under solicitation FA930422R5003, is conducted according to statutory authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as the required highly specialized services involve the continuing development of a major system. The agency has determined that Calspan Corporation is the only reliable source capable of providing these services at the required level of quality without resulting in unacceptable delays. Work will be performed at Edwards, CA, and serves as a follow-on to services currently provided under contract FA930417D0001.

The anticipated contract structure includes a five-year base period starting July 1, 2022, with one six-month option. Contract line items will consist of Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Reimbursement No Fee, and Firm Fixed Price types. This requirement is classified under NAICS code 488190 for Other Support Activities for Air Transportation and PSC J016 for Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuild of Equipment- Aircraft Components and Accessories. Although the government intends to award a sole source contract, both large and small businesses were invited to submit capability statements by the April 13, 2022, response deadline.

The scope of this action involves technical support for the VISTA platform as detailed in the attached Performance Work Statement, titled VISTA_PWS_new_format_v1.14.pdf. Point of contact for this notice is Justin T. Fobel, Contract Specialist at Edwards AFB. This pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposals.

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Opportunity Summary

Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Apr 13, 2022Expired 1513 days ago
NAICS: 488190 (opens in new tab)
PSC: J016 (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Mar 30, 2022
Updated: Mar 30, 2022
Agency: DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE (opens in new tab)
Office: FA9304 AFTC PZZ
Department: —
Source: View on SAM.gov (opens in new tab)

Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Justin T. Fobel

Place of performance

Edwards, CA 93524

USA

Original Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. NO REIMBURSEMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE, SOURCES ARE ADVISED THAT PARTICIPATION IN PROVIDING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND MAY NOT ENSURE PARTICIPATION IN FUTURE SOLICITATIONS OR AWARDS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE IS TO NOTIFY INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCES (USAF) INTENT FOR A FUTURE CONTRACT ACTION. BOTH LARGE AND SMALL BUSINESSES ARE ENCOURAGED TO RESPOND. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract under solicitation FA930422R5003, Variable Stability In-Flight Simulator and Test Aircraft (VISTA) Support under the statutory 10 USC 2304(c)(1), as set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), only one source is capable of providing the supplies and services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services are unique or highly specialized and involve continuing development of a major system. Award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency's requirements. The services are currently in-work under contract FA930417D0001. This action will result in a five year contract starting 01 July 2022 to Calspan Corporation, 455 Genesee Street Buffalo, NY 14225, CAGE CODE 34GD3. This is the only reliable source that can provide immediate services required. A Performance Work Statement (PWS) is attached for reference. The contract will consist of Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Cost Reimbursement No Fee, and Firm Fixed Price line items with a five (5) year base period and one (1) six-month option. This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP). Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement against details provided in a source sought notice posted on SAM.gov in association with this notice, reference FA930422R0003. Provide information/statement of capabilities, commercial and/or government, directly to: Justin Fobel, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZZC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA93524. Voice (661) 275-8438, Fax (661) 277-8447, or email: [email protected]. AND: Melissa Ethridge, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZZC, 5 S. Wolfe Avenue, Edwards AFB, CA93524 email: [email protected].