Headquarters Air Force Administrative Support Service for the Secretary of Defense Business Transformation Office (SAF/AM)
ID: FA7014-25-R-0007-v1Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA7014 AIR FORCE DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON PKANDREWS AFB, MD, 20762-6604, USA

NAICS

Office Administrative Services (561110)

PSC

SUPPORT- ADMINISTRATIVE: OTHER (R699)

Set Aside

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14) (SDVOSBC)
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified vendors to provide administrative support services for the Secretary of Defense Business Transformation Office (SAF/AM) through a Sources Sought notice. The procurement aims to establish a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for non-personal services, including acquisition support, administrative assistance, and secretariat functions, primarily at the Pentagon. These services are critical for enhancing operational efficiency within the Air Force and Space Force, ensuring that high-quality support is delivered in alignment with military standards. Interested Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) should contact Tyler Bender at tyler.bender.2@us.af.mil or Sheryl King at sheryl.king@us.af.mil for further details, as proposals will be evaluated based on a best-value approach focusing on technical and pricing metrics.

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    The document outlines the Performance Work Statement for the HAF Administrative Support Services BPA II, designated for the Pentagon, effective from February 26, 2025. It specifies the non-personal services contract to support the Secretary of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force through acquisition, administrative, and secretariat support. Key tasks include administrative acquisition support, managing requirements planning, coordinating secretariat functions, and providing clerical assistance to headquarters. The contractor is responsible for delivering high-quality services while adhering to military customs and effective communication strategies. It highlights the importance of qualified personnel, as well as requirements for maintaining a low employee turnover rate. Deliverables like monthly reports and problem notifications are mandated, alongside stipulations for security, travel, and quality control. The document serves as a critical guideline within federal contracting, ensuring that all parties understand their roles, responsibilities, and the standards expected to achieve effective mission support. Overall, this statement emphasizes the need for structured, professional administrative support to enhance operational efficiency within the Air Force and Space Force.
    The Headquarters Air Force (HAF) Administrative Support Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) II outlines processes for providing non-personal contractual services to the Secretary of the Air Force and Space Force at the Pentagon. Key services offered include Acquisition Support, Administrative Support, and Secretariat Support. The agreement specifies that vendors will receive work on a call order basis without guaranteed minimum amounts, with performance reviews conducted by the SAF/AM Office. Roles are defined for the Contracting Officer, SAF/AM Contracting Officer Representative, and Call Order CORs, establishing responsibilities such as monitoring performance, providing training, and ensuring compliance with documentation and reporting requirements. The standard ordering procedures require a comprehensive project request package that must be approved at multiple levels before moving forward. Proposals from vendors undergo evaluation based on a best-value approach focused on technical and pricing metrics, ensuring they meet the required performance work statement (PWS) specifications. Successful proposals lead to awarded call orders, while unapproved submissions may require resubmission with revisions. This BPA II establishes a structured, transparent process aimed at effective support services delivery within Air Force operations.
    The document serves as a template for collecting essential information related to entities engaging with federal and state/local government RFPs and grants. It includes fields for the official company name, CAGE code, SAM.gov Unique Entity ID, primary and secondary points of contact (POC) including their names and emails, small business type as recognized in SAM.gov, and the required security clearance level. This structured data collection is pivotal for ensuring compliance, facilitating communication, and maintaining security standards in government contracting processes. The clear delineation of contact roles and company identifiers suggests an emphasis on organizational clarity and accountability in responding to governmental requests and managing bid submissions effectively.
    The HAF Support Services BPA Team Consensus Evaluation Sheet outlines the process for evaluating proposals submitted in response to a government Request for Quotation (RFQ). Each team member assesses vendors based on their technical and staffing plans, which include qualifications and experience relevant to the Performance Work Statement (PWS). The evaluation criteria focus on the understanding of requirements, approach, and the fairness of pricing. Proposals are rated as either acceptable, meeting all solicitation requirements, or unacceptable, failing to meet critical government needs. Furthermore, strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies are documented, with deficiencies resulting in an unacceptable rating. The team must recommend a vendor for award based on their evaluations, highlighting the importance of demonstrating both technical competence and a thorough understanding of the project scope. This evaluation process reflects the government's commitment to ensuring the best value in awarding contracts within federal and local contexts, emphasizing a rigorous review mechanism for contractor performance potential.
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