Post by TCU 2U2 on Aug 31, 2018 11:38:03 GMT -5
All CWO contracts extended to September 30, 2019 !!!
Title Notice of Single Source Extension for the Contract Weather Observation (CWO) Program
Announcement Type Public Announcement - Pre-SIR
Date Posted 08/31/2018
Date Closed 09/11/2018 05:00 PM
Solicitation / Contract # 31348
Contact
Name / Organization Connie Arline / AAQ-230
Region Issuing Office WA - FAA Headquarters (Washington, DC)
connie.p.arline@faa.gov
Alternate Contact
Name / Organization Stephanie McKnight-Bailey / AAQ-230
Stephanie.McKnight-Bailey@FAA.GOV
Details
Set-Aside n/a
NAICS Code 541990 -- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Classification Code 99 -- Miscellaneous
Procurement Method Commercial/Simplified
Region(s) of Performance Nationwide
Abstract PREFACE:
The FAA intends to extend the current Contract Weather Observation contracts. This action will result in the extension of the 17 Contract Weather Observation contracts through September 30, 2019. The basis of the single source is for continuity of services and compliance with Public Law 115-141.
Title: Award of Contract Weather Observation Contract Extensions
The seven contracts identified below will be extended for 10 months and two weeks.
DTFAWA-13-C-00055, Vero Technical Support
DTFAWA-13-C-00058, Vero Technical Support
DTFAWA-13-C-00059, Condor Reliability Services
DTFAWA-13-C-00061, Pacific Weather, Inc.
DTFAWA-13-C-00063, Pacific Weather, Inc.
DTFAWA-13-C-00064, Midwest Weather, Inc.
DTFAWA-13-C-00065, Alaska Weather Operations Services
The ten contracts identified below will be extended for 6 months.
DTFAWA-14-C-00004, The Rockhill Group
DTFAWA-14-C-00005, Midwest Weather Inc.
DTFAWA-14-C-00006, Diversified Management Solutions
DTFAWA-14-C-00007, IBEX Weather
DTFAWA-14-C-00008, The Rockhill Group
DTFAWA-14-C-00009, RNR Technologies, Inc.
DTFAWA-14-C-00010, RNR Technologies Inc.
DTFAWA-14-C-00011, IBEX Weather
DTFAWA-14-C-00012, Diversified Management Solutions
DTFAWA-14-C-00013, Alaska Weather Operations Services
The services on all seventeen contracts, after the extension identified above, will end on September 30, 2019.
PROCUREMENT ACTION:
This action is for a single source justification to extend the 17 Contract Weather Observation contracts through September 30, 2019.
In accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) T3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of FAA’s decision to extend temporarily the current seventeen Contract Weather Observation contracts. The extensions will provide continuity of critical weather observation services and prevent any lapse in service.
The contracts now are staggered into two periods of performance with different end dates and this extension would bring the performance period and end dates for those contracts into alignment and obviate the need for two competitions for this one service. The existing Contractors of the seventeen CWO contracts are the proposed single source awardees for the extended period. The time remaining on the contracts is not sufficient time to conduct a new competition before the current contracts expire.
However, procurement planning for the next competition is underway. The follow-on contract is scheduled for an October 1, 2019 period of performance start date with a total period of performance of 60 months. Utilizing this single source procurement for the next 12 months will allow for the continuity of CWO services and assurance that the program complies with Public Law 115-141 until the Agency awards the next 60 months contracts.
A market research announcement was posted on: faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/29346.
A competitive solicitation is not available for this requirement. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals and is not liable for any costs associated proposals prepared in response to this announcement.
The weather observers are defined in the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations at www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/wage/p29621.htm that includes the following description:
29621 Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air & Surface Programs (Meteorological Technician)
Takes, records and disseminates rawinsonde and surface observations, and completes forms in accordance with Federal Meteorological Handbooks and instructions provided by the National Weather Service as follows: (1) Prepares balloon, radiosonde and ground equipment for flight, performing pre-release checks and monthly optical comparative flights to ensure proper calibration of equipment; (2) Makes surface observations periodically and as required, special and local observations. Documents rawinsonde observation of atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind direction and speeds aloft, using automatic methods. Obtains data of cloud height, wind atmospheric transmissivity, pressure and precipitation from autographic records. Performs rawinsonde observations, utilizing semi-automatic methods when automatic radiotheodolite equipment fails, and observes, evaluates and codes flight data. Performs prescribed quality control checks, and notifies personnel of problem areas. Disseminates observations by National Weather Service/Federal Aviation Administration approved systems. Federal Aviation Administration Contract Weather Observers do not perform upper air soundings.
The Service Contract Act through the Department of Labor (DOL) and multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) apply to these contracts.
The management of the program is centralized at FAA Headquarters in Washington DC. It is managed under the Contract Tower and Aviation Weather Program, AJT-2230.
Written questions or inquiries should be emailed to FAA Contracting Specialist Stephanie McKnight-Bailey and marked “CWO Extension” in the subject line by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) NLT 9/11/2018.
Federal Aviation Administration
Facilities Branch
Office of Acquisition & Contracting
600 Independence Avenue, S.W.
AAQ-230, FOB 10B, Room 2E32NN, Column N
Washington, DC 20003-1250
Attention: Stephanie McKnight-Bailey
Stephanie.McKnight-Bailey@faa.gov
A competitive solicitation is not available for this requirement. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals, and is not liable for any costs associated with the preparing of a response to this announcement.
Instructions For Proposal Submission:
Hard copies or Facsimile responses will not be acceptable. CWO Extension should be in the subject line NLT 9/11/2018. No telephone questions will be accepted nor answered.
NOTICE: The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing responses to this Request for Proposal. All proprietary information should be marked.
Title Notice of Single Source Extension for the Contract Weather Observation (CWO) Program
Announcement Type Public Announcement - Pre-SIR
Date Posted 08/31/2018
Date Closed 09/11/2018 05:00 PM
Solicitation / Contract # 31348
Contact
Name / Organization Connie Arline / AAQ-230
Region Issuing Office WA - FAA Headquarters (Washington, DC)
connie.p.arline@faa.gov
Alternate Contact
Name / Organization Stephanie McKnight-Bailey / AAQ-230
Stephanie.McKnight-Bailey@FAA.GOV
Details
Set-Aside n/a
NAICS Code 541990 -- All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Classification Code 99 -- Miscellaneous
Procurement Method Commercial/Simplified
Region(s) of Performance Nationwide
Abstract PREFACE:
The FAA intends to extend the current Contract Weather Observation contracts. This action will result in the extension of the 17 Contract Weather Observation contracts through September 30, 2019. The basis of the single source is for continuity of services and compliance with Public Law 115-141.
Title: Award of Contract Weather Observation Contract Extensions
The seven contracts identified below will be extended for 10 months and two weeks.
DTFAWA-13-C-00055, Vero Technical Support
DTFAWA-13-C-00058, Vero Technical Support
DTFAWA-13-C-00059, Condor Reliability Services
DTFAWA-13-C-00061, Pacific Weather, Inc.
DTFAWA-13-C-00063, Pacific Weather, Inc.
DTFAWA-13-C-00064, Midwest Weather, Inc.
DTFAWA-13-C-00065, Alaska Weather Operations Services
The ten contracts identified below will be extended for 6 months.
DTFAWA-14-C-00004, The Rockhill Group
DTFAWA-14-C-00005, Midwest Weather Inc.
DTFAWA-14-C-00006, Diversified Management Solutions
DTFAWA-14-C-00007, IBEX Weather
DTFAWA-14-C-00008, The Rockhill Group
DTFAWA-14-C-00009, RNR Technologies, Inc.
DTFAWA-14-C-00010, RNR Technologies Inc.
DTFAWA-14-C-00011, IBEX Weather
DTFAWA-14-C-00012, Diversified Management Solutions
DTFAWA-14-C-00013, Alaska Weather Operations Services
The services on all seventeen contracts, after the extension identified above, will end on September 30, 2019.
PROCUREMENT ACTION:
This action is for a single source justification to extend the 17 Contract Weather Observation contracts through September 30, 2019.
In accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Acquisition Management System (AMS) T3.2.2.4, the purpose of this announcement is to inform industry of FAA’s decision to extend temporarily the current seventeen Contract Weather Observation contracts. The extensions will provide continuity of critical weather observation services and prevent any lapse in service.
The contracts now are staggered into two periods of performance with different end dates and this extension would bring the performance period and end dates for those contracts into alignment and obviate the need for two competitions for this one service. The existing Contractors of the seventeen CWO contracts are the proposed single source awardees for the extended period. The time remaining on the contracts is not sufficient time to conduct a new competition before the current contracts expire.
However, procurement planning for the next competition is underway. The follow-on contract is scheduled for an October 1, 2019 period of performance start date with a total period of performance of 60 months. Utilizing this single source procurement for the next 12 months will allow for the continuity of CWO services and assurance that the program complies with Public Law 115-141 until the Agency awards the next 60 months contracts.
A market research announcement was posted on: faaco.faa.gov/index.cfm/announcement/view/29346.
A competitive solicitation is not available for this requirement. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals and is not liable for any costs associated proposals prepared in response to this announcement.
The weather observers are defined in the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations at www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/wage/p29621.htm that includes the following description:
29621 Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air & Surface Programs (Meteorological Technician)
Takes, records and disseminates rawinsonde and surface observations, and completes forms in accordance with Federal Meteorological Handbooks and instructions provided by the National Weather Service as follows: (1) Prepares balloon, radiosonde and ground equipment for flight, performing pre-release checks and monthly optical comparative flights to ensure proper calibration of equipment; (2) Makes surface observations periodically and as required, special and local observations. Documents rawinsonde observation of atmospheric pressure, temperature, relative humidity, and wind direction and speeds aloft, using automatic methods. Obtains data of cloud height, wind atmospheric transmissivity, pressure and precipitation from autographic records. Performs rawinsonde observations, utilizing semi-automatic methods when automatic radiotheodolite equipment fails, and observes, evaluates and codes flight data. Performs prescribed quality control checks, and notifies personnel of problem areas. Disseminates observations by National Weather Service/Federal Aviation Administration approved systems. Federal Aviation Administration Contract Weather Observers do not perform upper air soundings.
The Service Contract Act through the Department of Labor (DOL) and multiple Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) apply to these contracts.
The management of the program is centralized at FAA Headquarters in Washington DC. It is managed under the Contract Tower and Aviation Weather Program, AJT-2230.
Written questions or inquiries should be emailed to FAA Contracting Specialist Stephanie McKnight-Bailey and marked “CWO Extension” in the subject line by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) NLT 9/11/2018.
Federal Aviation Administration
Facilities Branch
Office of Acquisition & Contracting
600 Independence Avenue, S.W.
AAQ-230, FOB 10B, Room 2E32NN, Column N
Washington, DC 20003-1250
Attention: Stephanie McKnight-Bailey
Stephanie.McKnight-Bailey@faa.gov
A competitive solicitation is not available for this requirement. The FAA is not seeking or accepting unsolicited proposals, and is not liable for any costs associated with the preparing of a response to this announcement.
Instructions For Proposal Submission:
Hard copies or Facsimile responses will not be acceptable. CWO Extension should be in the subject line NLT 9/11/2018. No telephone questions will be accepted nor answered.
NOTICE: The FAA will not pay for any information received or costs incurred in preparing responses to this Request for Proposal. All proprietary information should be marked.
