USAFA Meteorological Services

SOURCES SOUGHT: This is a SOURCES SOUGHT (SS) and REQUST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) for the upcoming USAFA Meteorological Services acquisition.  This SS/RFI is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or a commitment by the Government. DO NOT submit a quote or proposal in response to this SS/RFI. Information provided in response to this SS/RFI is strictly voluntary. There will be no compensation from the Government for the information provided.  A formal solicitation may be executed at a future date.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code proposed is 541990: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services.  The size standard is $19,500,000.  The proposed Product and Service Code (PSC) is R427 - Weather Reporting/Observation Services. The Government anticipates an 8(a) Small Business set-aside for this acquisition.  The proposed contract is contemplated as a firm-fixed price contract for a one-year base period with four one-year option periods.

This requirement is for non-personal services contract to provide Meteorological Services to the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA).  The contractor shall provide continuous weather operations support to include weather forecasting, observing, briefing, training, supervision, and any items and services necessary to perform full meteorological services for all customers listed in the draft Performance Work Statement (PWS).

The current draft PWS is attached for reference only.  Comments and/or suggestions on the PWS are highly encouraged and requested to be included in your response to this SS/RFI.

Requested Information:

1. Include in your capabilities package your Unique Entity Identification (UEI), CAGE Code, and System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date.


2. Provide past performance on similar meteorological services, as well as Federal Contract numbers as applicable.


3. Provide comments and recommendations for improving or clarifying the draft PWS.


4. Any other comments/recommendations that the Government should consider for this requirement.


5. Additional information requested:

• Are there industry specific standards/regulations regarding meteorological services?


• Is this the most applicable NAICS code?  PSC code?


• Are there any instruments or software required to perform full meteorological services?


• Are there new technologies that can be utilized?


• Are there any credentials or certifications needed for meteorological services?


• What evaluation factors do you recommend for the acquisition?


• What potential risks should be considered?

The performance location is on USAF Academy, CO 80840.

Market research is being conducted to determine the interest and capability of potential sources for the requirement.  The Government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's 8(a) information, anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar products and services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. All interested vendors shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates company capabilities, indicating examples of commercial services related to this effort.  Respondents are further requested to indicate their status as a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm and any contemplated use of foreign national employees on this effort. The contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the services listed in the attached PWS.  The contractor is also responsible for providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Meteorological Services as defined in the Draft PWS.  If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used.  The capabilities package should be brief and concise yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements.  Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated and previous experience in teaming must be provided.  The response must not exceed 10 pages.

Please note:  All contractors doing business with the Federal Government must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.  In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 52.204-7, System for Award Management (SAM), lack of registration in SAM will make an offeror ineligible for contract award.  The website for registration is www.sam.gov. Email your responses to:

Kenneth Jackson

Contract Specialist

kenneth.jackson.30@us.af.mil

AND

April Delobel

Contracting Officer

april.delobel.1@us.af.mil

Telephone responses will not be accepted. RESPONSES ARE DUE NO LATER THAN:  1 Aug 2025 at 2:00 PM MDT.

Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a quotation and/or applicable amendments, will be issued through www.sam.gov.  Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.