AIS Engineering Services for ATE

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishing the terms and conditions for order proposals under contract FA8251-26-D-XXXX. It outlines how BAE Systems will develop and price proposals for sustaining engineering services related to F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop Systems.

• Proposal Development: BAE Systems will develop proposals based on Letter Requests for Order Proposal (LRFOP).
• Pricing Basis: Proposals will utilize BAE's current Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) for direct and indirect rates.
• Profit Rates: A profit of 10% is to be used for Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) proposals, and 8% for Time & Materials (T&M) proposals. Profit for Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) activities will be negotiated at the Task Order level.
• Technical Order Maintenance Pricing: A Price Per Page (PPP) schedule is provided for Technical Order Maintenance proposals, with rates varying by the number of pages and year.

This MOA provides critical details on how proposals for sustaining engineering services under the specified contract will be structured and priced. Bidders should note the profit margins, the use of FPRA rates, and the specific pricing mechanism for Technical Order Maintenance, as these will directly impact the cost of proposals submitted for this opportunity.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) for the F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) Commodities Sustainment Program. It outlines the methods and procedures the Government will use to ensure contractor performance meets the requirements specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

This QASP details how the Government will monitor and evaluate the contractor's performance. Key aspects include:

• Contract Award: A sole-source, 10-year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract is anticipated with BAE Systems, the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
• Period of Performance: Initial 5 years (March 1, 2026 - February 28, 2031) with a 5-year option.
• Government Oversight: The QASP defines roles and responsibilities for the Program/Project Manager (PM), Contracting Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in monitoring contractor performance.
• Performance Measurement: It establishes performance objectives, standards, and a surveillance matrix (Appendix A) to measure contractor quality. Performance ratings range from Excellent/Outstanding to Unsatisfactory.
• Reporting & Corrective Actions: Procedures for Corrective Action Reports (CARs), Performance Assessment Reports (PARs), and Customer Complaint Forms are detailed. Annual performance assessments will be submitted via CPARS.
• Combatting Trafficking in Persons: Methods for monitoring contractor compliance with DFARS PGI 222.17 are included.

While this document describes the Government's surveillance approach, it highlights the critical performance areas and standards that the contractor must meet under the PWS.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS defines the services required to sustain Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) components for the F-16 Avionics Intermediate Shop (AIS) Systems Sustainment Program. The goal is to ensure the operational capability of AIS ATE worldwide.

• Sustainment Engineering: Provide sustaining engineering support for ATE components across various AIS test station configurations (AdC AIS, IAIS, VXI-IAIS, R-IAIS).

• Software Integration & Maintenance: Integrate and maintain component software for test stations.

• ATE Maintenance: Maintain Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) located at contractor facilities.

• Technical Order Maintenance: Revise and maintain F-16 AIS Series of Test Stations Technical Orders.

• Logistics Support: Provide provisioning data and supporting logistics documentation.

• DMSMS Support: Identify and manage diminishing manufacturing sources and material shortages.

• On-site Technical Support: Provide technical support at Hill AFB and potentially other locations.

• Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE): Perform NRE activities to resolve obsolescence issues or develop new test capabilities.

• Quarterly Obsolescence Reports: 100% complete by month-end.

• Logistics Documentation: 90-100% accurate.

• Field Technical Support Response: Plan within 72 hours (meet objective) or 48 hours (exceed objective).

• On-site Technical Support Response: Plan within one week (meet objective) or complete within one week (exceed objective).

• Status Reports: Monthly, 100% on time by the 20th.

• GFE Maintenance: Maintain 92% Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate (meet objective) or 95% FMC rate (exceed objective).

• The PWS covers sustainment activities for F-16 AIS ATE components.

• Performance will occur primarily at contractor facilities, with some tasks at Government facilities (Hill AFB, Fort Worth, San Diego).

• Government Furnished Equipment (GFE): The Government will provide test stations and related equipment.

• Security: Compliance with DD Form 254, potential access to classified information up to SECRET level, adherence to OPSEC requirements, and ITAR/EAR compliance for FMS tasks.

• Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Develop and implement a SCRM plan addressing continuity of operations, foreign influence, and cybersecurity, referencing NIST SP 800-161.

• Quality: Maintain a quality system (e.g., ISO 9001:2015) and CMMI Level 3 Certification.

• Data Deliverables: Numerous Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) are specified for various reports, plans, and technical data.

• Foreign Disclosure: Restrictions apply.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document appears to be a list of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and provisioned/requisitioned items, likely intended to inform bidders about the assets associated with the opportunity. It details specific items, their descriptions, National Stock Numbers (NSN), manufacturer cage codes, part numbers, quantities, and acquisition costs.

• Contract Information: Identifies the contracting officer, attachment type (Solicitation), and the solicitation number (FA825126RB001).
• Provisioned Items: Lists 242 distinct items with details such as Item Name, Description, NSN, Mfr CAGE, Part Number, Serial Number Management status, Property Classification, Property Usage, and Unit Acquisition Cost. Examples include 'POWER SENSOR', 'Frequency Changer', 'SIGNAL GENERATOR', and various test stations and assemblies.
• Requisitioned Items: A separate section for requisitioned items, though it appears to be empty in the provided data.
• Property Definitions: Provides definitions for Property Classification (Equipment, Material, ST/STE, Reparable, FMS, Test, Embeddable) and Property Usage (Consume, Return, Storage, Embeddable).
• Unit of Measure: A comprehensive list of units of measure used in government procurement.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the scope of government-furnished property and equipment that may be provided or is relevant to the contract. It helps in assessing the resources available, potential logistical considerations, and the overall complexity of the opportunity. Bidders should review the 'Provisioned Items' list to understand the types and quantities of equipment involved and consider how these might impact their proposed approach, resource planning, and overall cost.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a PDF portfolio wrapper, indicating that the actual content requires a specific version of Adobe Acrobat or Reader (version X or later) to be opened and viewed. It does not contain substantive information about the opportunity itself.

Bidders need to be aware that the attached document is a PDF portfolio and may require specific software to access its contents. This information is relevant for accessing the full details of the opportunity if they intend to bid.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, FA825126RB001, is for the "AIS ATE Commodities Sustainment Program." The objective is to provide sustainment for Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) components within various test stations, including AdC AIS, IAIS, VXI-IAIS, and R-IAIS. This is a draft solicitation and is not expected to change upon release of the official solicitation.

• Sustainment of ATE components.

• Commodities Sustaining Engineering & NRE Activities.

• NRE Activities.

• Software Integration and Maintenance.

• Tech Order Maintenance.

• ATE Maintenance.

• ATE Repair.

• Data IAW the CDRLs.

• The contract type is anticipated to be Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), and Non-System Production (NSP).

• The period of performance for ordering is from March 1, 2026, through February 29, 2036.

• The maximum order limitation is $49,000,000.00 for a single item or a combination of items.

• Offers are due by 02:00 PM local time on December 16, 2025.

• Evaluation factors for award are not detailed in this document, but Section M references "Evaluation of Options," "F.o.b. Origin and/or F.o.b. Destination Evaluation," and "Evaluation-F.o.b. Origin."

• The NAICS code is 541330 (Engineering Services) with a size standard of $45,500,000.00 Annual Receipts.

• Various small business representations and certifications are required.

• This document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses covering various aspects of contract performance, administration, payment, and compliance.

• Section J lists several attachments, including a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL), Wage Determination, Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property details, and a Contract Security Classification Specification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (No. 2015-5635, Revision No. 28) for contracts subject to the Service Contract Act. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations in California County of San Diego.

• Lists specific occupation codes and titles.
• Provides the minimum hourly wage rate for each occupation.
• Details required fringe benefits, including Health & Welfare rates and paid holidays.
• Outlines provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 14026.
• Includes information on uniform allowances and hazardous pay differentials.
• Explains the process for requesting additional classifications and wage rates (conformance).

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for their proposals. It dictates the minimum compensation and benefits that must be provided to employees working on the contract, ensuring compliance with federal labor laws. Bidders must review the listed occupations and their corresponding rates to determine the labor costs associated with their proposed approach.