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U -- AV8B Contractor Augmented Maintenance and Training (CAM&T) (OB1994971) (2008-03-12)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) and the AV8B Harrier Program
Office (PMA 257) are seeking eligible small business firms capable of providing
AV-8B Organizational Level maintenance training support to the U.S.
Government. The resulting contractor will be responsible for ensuring that AV-
8B maintenance training will be provided to USMC ?O-level? maintenance
personnel, at MAGs-13/14, by executing assigned maintenance tasks and career
progression training requirements as defined by USMC Maintenance Training
Management and Evaluation Program (MATMEP), Aviation Maintenance Training
Continuum System (AMTCS), Aviation Logistics Electronic Requirement Tracking
System (ALERTS) and other equivalent training requirements as well as the
specific tasking that is identified in subsequent sections of this sources
sought. It is expected that the resulting contractor will use a combination of
classroom training techniques (formal lecture, computer based training, etc.)
and on-hands flightline maintenance training and aircraft/system
troubleshooting, both individualized and in small group settings in support of
this requirement. The primary objective of this contract will include the
targeting of AV-8B maintenance degraders that are problematic for the fleet
(i.e. preventing Ready Basic Aircraft (RBA) goals from being met) and will
include the identification and implementation of training solutions that will
reduce the impact of these maintenance degraders on the fleet. Specifically
degraders that are a source of high Non Mission Capable Supply (NMCS) and
Maintenance (NMCM) hours. A secondary objective, but of equal importance, of
this contract will be to increase the experience level of entry level Marines
and Marines returning from ?B? billets. Satisfying both of these objectives
will require a contractor that can develop a training strategy that encompasses
creative solutions that will provide cost effective, timely and efficient
maintenance training for the AV-8B Fleet.

Training responsibilities expected from the resulting contractor include;
training identification, training development, training delivery in both a
classroom setting and on-hands flight-line environment, training
feedback/effectiveness (testing/monitoring) and training scheduling. The
resulting contractor shall provide the required level of supervision in order
to satisfy the training metrics that will be established within the contract
Performance Work Statement (PWS). All maintenance, troubleshooting and
training to be performed shall be in accordance with COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2
series and T/AV-8B aircraft specific and common series manuals and shall be
performed by technicians thoroughly trained and knowledgeable in the operation
and maintenance of AV-8B systems as specified in the individual skill/MOS
classifications identified as follows: Aircraft Avionics Technician T/AV-8B
(Equivalent to MOS 6315 and 6335) Skill Summary: Aircraft avionics systems
technicians test, troubleshoot, install, remove, inspect, maintain and repair
systems components and ancillary equipment of installed
communications/navigation/ electrical/weapon/radar/display/flight control
systems. Possess a minimum of 10 years experience in the assigned skill
designator; Airframe Technician T/AV-8B (Equivalent to MOS 6252) Skill Summary:
Airframe technicians test, troubleshoot, install, remove, inspect, maintain,
repair, align/rig system components and ancillary equipment of installed
flight control/fuel/hydraulic/aircraft structure/landing gear/steering/braking
systems. Possess a minimum of 10 years experience in the assigned skill
designator; Powerline Technician T/AV-8B (Equivalent to MOS 6212) Skill Summary:
Powerline technicians test, troubleshoot, install, remove, inspect, maintain,
repair, align/rig system components and ancillary equipment of installed flight
(nozzle) control/fuel/engine/water/aircraft structure systems. Possess a
minimum of 10 years experience in the assigned skill designator;
Egress/Environmental Control Technician T/AV-8B (Equivalent to MOS 6282) Skill
Summary:
Egress/Environmental Control technicians test, troubleshoot, install, remove,
inspect, maintain, repair, align/rig system components and ancillary equipment
of installed ejection seat/canopy/ECS systems. Possess a minimum of 10 years
experience in the assigned skill designator; Supply Support Technician Skill
Summary: Supply support technicians will assist MALS supply to resolve high
priority requisitions that impact aircraft readiness. Additionally they will
perform technical research as required to validate part number and NSN
relationships, determine sources of supply, and perform tasks associated with
the implementation and execution of the HISS PBL.

In addition to being knowledgeable in the required skill/MOS classifications, a
certain percentage of the resulting contractor trainers assigned at both sites
will be instructor certified (To be finalized in the Solicitation PWS). The
resulting contractor will be required to provide a detailed Monthly Report to
MALS-13/14 AMOs (in cockpit chart format), that will also be reported during
the AV-8B Monthly TMS Leadership Meetings to both MAG-COs and PMA-257. In
addition, to the metrics that will be outlined in PWS, the following training
requirements will be reported: unscheduled and scheduled training events
accomplished during the month; training deficiency trends noted and solutions
to correct; deficiencies in technical publications; ?bad actor? components;
aircraft mission aborts; and logistics elements that are affecting RBA goals
(i.e. lack of SE, etc).

Additional specific responsibilities of the resulting contractor will include:
The providing of a single Program Manager who has the authority and the
necessary staff to accomplish the AV-8B performance requirements identified in
the PWS. The Program Manager shall attend AV-8B NAVRIIP meetings; Also,
managerial, technical, and administrative requirements for the contractor?s
workforce will be provided by the resulting contractor On-site Program Managers
at both MAGs. These on-site program managers will be responsible for
coordinating daily work activities and providing necessary liaison with the
MALS AMOs and designated Squadron MMCOs. The on site program managers shall
serve as the contractor?s single point of contact for the MALs AMOs.
Responsibilities include, but shall not be limited to participating in, at a
minimum, quarterly Performance Review Boards (PRBs) with the PCO/CORs/AMOs,
ensuring timely resolution of business and technical problems, implementing
corrective action in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract,
and acting as the focal point for all training activity and provide the
strategic planning required in support of the contract, attending reguired MALs
AMO meetings. The resutling contractor will also be responsible for providing
a knowledgeable and effective maintenance training workforce with an emphasis
on the following MOS?; 6312/6332 (Avionics), MOS 6252 (Airframes), MOS 6282
(Seat Mechanic), MOS 6212 (Power line), and MOS 6672 (Aviation Supply). The
resulting contractor must also comply with all aviation maintenance training
policies and requirements as outlined in the CNAFINST 4790 and other local
policies in support of safety, tool control, foreign object damage (FOD)
prevention, required by the Marine Corps. In addition resulting contractor
personnel will be expected to comply with all installation regulations. The
resulting contractor will also support the following standard work week
consisting of a 40 hour work week. The standard 40 hour work week is defined
as five eight hour days. This may include non standard workdays/shifts to
support the MAGs requirement for night flying or other aircraft maintenance
requirements. Overtime, when required, will be approved by the MALS AMO and
COR, and contractor holidays will coincide with MAG recognized holidays.

There may be Deployment support required by the resulting contractor to support
deployments (both CONUS, OCONUS) and will be considered ?over and above? and
will be approved by the MALS AMO and COR.

The resulting contractor will be responsible for providing required work
attire, safety boots, and approved Personal Protection Equipment. Also, the
resulting contractor will be responsible for establishing electronic capability
to develop, deliver, record and report required training, as well as,
establishing a 24x7x365 hotline number for Government access. The resulting
contractor will host quarterly Performance Review Boards (PRBs) at Government
sites as directed, and will establish, implement, document and maintain a
quality system that ensures conformance to all applicable requirements of ISO
9001 (inclusive of any subcontractors and vendors).

Based on a review of industry response to the Sources Sought Synopsis, the
Government will decide an appropriate procurement strategy. This office
anticipates award of the contract(s) for this requirement no later than 19
December 2008. The period of performance for the resulting contract(s) will be
one base year and four one-year options.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting
office a brief capabilities statement package (no more than 15 pages in length,
single spaced, 12 point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the
services listed above. This documentation must address, as a minimum, the
following: (1) prior/current corporate experience performing efforts of similar
size and scope within the last three years, including contract number,
organization supported, indication of whether a prime or subcontractor,
contract value, Government point of contact with current telephone number, a
brief description of how the contract referenced relates to the technical
services described herein; (2) company profile to include number of employees,
annual revenue history, office location (s), DUNS number, and a statement
regarding current small business status; (3) resources available such as
corporate management and currently employed personnel to be assigned to tasks
under this effort to include professional qualifications and specific
experience of such personnel; (4) management approach to staffing this effort
with qualified personnel which should address current hires available for
assignment to this effort, possible subcontract/teaming arrangements, and
strategy for recruiting and retaining qualified personnel; and (5) a statement
regarding capability to obtain the required industrial security clearances for
personnel. The capability statement package shall be sent by mail to
contracts, Code 2.2.4.2.2, Vicki Dean, 47123 Buse Road, Building 2272, Suite
453, Patuxent River, MD 20670, or by facsimile to 301-757-7054. Submissions
must be received at the office sited no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time on 28
March 2008. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to
Vicki Dean at 301-757-5209 or via email at [Please use the link below].

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