Flight Test Support Services (FTSS) III
ID: FA2486-25-R-B001Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2486 AFTC PZZC (EGLIN)EGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6883, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

OTHER QC/TEST/INSPECT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (H916)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/28be349e7fa047579d60c75b9aaefe05/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for Flight Test Support Services (FTSS) III, aimed at supporting the 96th Test Wing and the 96th Cyberspace Test Group in ongoing Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) efforts. The selected contractor will provide essential services including aircraft provision, necessary modifications for testing, and personnel with security clearances to facilitate flight tests of various airborne and ground-based electronic systems. This contract, structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), emphasizes the importance of having classified workspace and hangar facilities within 100 miles of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Interested parties should contact LayFoya Johnson at layfoya.johnson.1@us.af.mil or Heather Stiles at heather.stiles@us.af.mil for further details, with proposals being requested as part of this combined synopsis/solicitation.

    Point(s) of Contact
    LayFoya Johnson
    layfoya.johnson.1@us.af.mil
    Heather Stiles
    heather.stiles@us.af.mil
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    IDIQ Attch 5 - Wage Determination.pdf
    The document presents the Wage Determination No. 2015-4531, outlining the minimum wage rates and conditions under the Service Contract Act as enforced by the U.S. Department of Labor. It details that contracts entered or renewed after January 30, 2022, must pay employees a minimum of $17.20 hourly, aligning with Executive Order 14026. For contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, the wage rate is set at $12.90 hourly unless otherwise specified. The document includes a comprehensive list of occupations, corresponding wage rates, and fringe benefits applicable to workers in Okaloosa County, Florida. Occupations range from administrative support roles to technical positions, with various pay scales based on skill levels. Additionally, it highlights mandated health benefits, vacation entitlements, holiday pay, and specific provisions regarding uniform allowances and hazardous pay differentials. Adherence to Executive Order 13706 ensures employees receive paid sick leave, reflecting the government’s commitment to worker protections in federally contract-related jobs. The conformance process for classifying additional unlisted employee occupations is also outlined to guarantee fair wage alignment.
    RFP Attch 2 - FTSS Cost Price Sheet.xlsx
    The document outlines proposed lease and flight hour rates for various aircraft over multiple fiscal years, specifically FY25 through FY30. It includes detailed cost element summaries focusing on access to aircraft, maintenance, flight hour rates, labor rates, and other associated costs related to services such as security and flight tests. Notably, all rates across each category are currently listed as $0.00, indicating that either these rates are not finalized or are placeholder entries for future discussions. The sections are structured around specific aircraft models, detailing costs per hour for pilots, fuel, landing fees, and per diem rates for related labor, consistently maintaining a $0.00 entry. The document serves as a draft proposal in the context of government RFPs, aimed at establishing a framework for future budgetary allocations or contract bids relevant to aircraft leasing and operational support. Its substantive focus is on the need for transparent and comprehensive documentation of costs associated with air services to assess and secure necessary funding for operations in the coming years.
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