What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is soliciting proposals for the Resilient Open & Agile Avionics System & Technology Development (ROAASTD) under NAICS 541715. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses with expertise in avionics systems and technology development. Interested contractors should note that the solicitation requires compliance with specific disclosure and personnel qualifications, and they must track the solicitation closely for updates rather than submitting a bid immediately, as key positions and qualifications are yet to be determined.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
FA8650-23-S-1031
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Statement of Work (SOW)
Supplemental Requirements (AFRL/PZL)
27 March 2023
The following paragraphs are also considered be a part of the SOW requirements and the Contractor is
responsible for compliance to the same extent as the rest of the SOW.
1. Implementation of Disclosure of Information:
In order to comply with DFARS 252.204-7000, Disclosure of Information, the following copies of
the information to be released are required at least 50 days prior to the scheduled release date:
a. One (1) copy to: Rachel Pyle, rachel.pyle@us.af.mil, Contracting Officer
b. One (1) copy to: Edwin (Gordon) Strong, edwin.strong.1@us.af.mil, Program Manager
2. Key Positions and Minimum Qualifications:
a. Contractor personnel holding the position titles and having the qualifications listed below are
considered essential to the work being performed under this contract:
Key Positions: Minimum Qualifications:
TBD TBD
b. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer before the departure of any individual in a
key position and identify the proposed substitution. Any proposed personnel substitution that
does not meet the minimum qualification requirements described above requires the prior
written approval of the Contracting Officer.
3. Packaging and Marking:
a. All hardware deliverable contract items shall be packaged in accordance with established
commercial practices.
b. When special delivery and/or handling instructions are required, all boxes and/or crates must
contain the following statement in plain sight and in bold letters:
INSTRUCTION TO RECEIVING OFFICE – DO NOT OPEN; CONTENTS ARE
SENSITIVE TO DAMAGE WHEN IMPROPERLY OPENED OR HANDLED. CONTACT
THE RESPONSIBLE TECHNICAL PROJECT OFFICER IMMEDIATELY UPON
RECEIPT. CONTACT INFORMATION: Gordon Strong, edwin.strong.1@us.af.mil,
(937) 713-8069
4. Program Manager:
The Government Program Manager for this effort is Gordon Strong, edwin.strong.1@us.af.mil.
5. Program Focal Points:
The individuals listed below are identified as focal points for this contract.
Principal Investigator: TBD
Technical Contract Manager: TBD
Alternate: TBD
6. Base Support:
Base support may be provided by the Government to the Contractor in accordance with this SOW.
a. The Contractor will require use of base support on a rent-free, non-interference basis to include
Government-controlled working space, material, equipment, services (including automatic data
processing), or other support (excluding use of the Defense Switched Network (DSN)) which the
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Government determines can be made available at, or through, any Air Force installation where
this contract shall be performed.
b. Unless otherwise stipulated in the contract schedule, the Contractor will use base support on a no-
charge-for-use basis and the value shall be a part of the Government’s contract consideration.
c. The Contractor will immediately report (with a copy to the cognizant contract administration
office (CAO)) inadequacies, defective base support, or nonavailability of support stipulated by
the contract schedule, together with a recommended plan for obtaining the required support.
Facilities are not to be purchased under this contract by the Contractor. Additionally, the
Contractor (or authorized representative) will not purchase or otherwise furnish any base support
requirement provided by the SOW (or authorize others to do so), without prior written approval
of the Contracting Officer regarding the price, terms, and conditions of the proposed purchase, or
approval of other arrangements.
d. Written authorization must be requested from the Contracting Officer for support not later than 90
days before the required in-place dates at each Air Force installation, and immediately for any
required changes. Ensure the facilities are available and concurrence for their use has been
obtained from the cognizant Contracting Officer before finalizing contract negotiations and/or
source selection. In competitive acquisitions, the request for proposal (RFP) should request the
Offeror propose a cost in the event that the facilities are not available. This is necessary in order
to make a valid comparison of all Offerors’ proposals.
e. The base support to be furnished under this contract is TBD. Because of the nature and
location(s) of the work performed, the value of such support is undeterminable. The Contractor is
not authorized to incur any costs resulting from nonsupport prior to Contracting Officer direction.
f. In the performance of this contract or any major subcontract, no direct or indirect costs for
support will be incurred if the Government determines that support is available at or through any
Air Force installation where this contract shall be performed.
7. Implementation of Patent Rights Clause:
a. Interim or Final Invention Reports 1) listing the subject invention(s) and stating that all subject
inventions have been disclosed, or 2) stating that there are no such inventions, shall be sent to
both the Administrative Contracting Officer at the address located on the face page of the
contract award and to AFRL/PZL Patent Reporting at afmclo.jaz@us.af.mil within the
timeframes specified in the Patent Rights clause of this contract.
b. Contractors shall use DD Form 882, Report of Inventions and Subcontracts, to submit these
reports. The DD Form 882 shall also be used for the notification of an award of any
subcontract(s) for experimental, developmental, or research work which contain a “Patent Rights”
clause.
c. All other notifications required by the contract shall also be sent to the individuals in paragraph a.
This provision also constitutes the request for the following information for any subject invention
for which the Contractor has retained ownership: (1) the filing date, (2) the serial number and
title, (3) a copy of the patent application, and (4) the patent number and issue date. Submittal
shall be to AFRL/PZL Pate…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.