Not that companies who are in the mix don’t already know about this FBO posting, but still I figured I would put it out there for the rest of the industry to check out. From the sounds of it, this contract would be similar to the remote bases that USACE used to run in Iraq for the CMC projects. Those were cool contracts because contractors did it all at those camps. From PSD missions to convoy security, and of course static security–security contractors were vital assets.
What would be different here is the increased use of aviation transport. In Iraq you could convoy everywhere and aviation was not used as much for these CMC camps. But in Afghanistan, air transport and the security that goes with it would be a big part of this contract.
The other difference is that USACE is probably doing a different mission with this contract than clearing munitions. Reconstruction could mean all sorts of things and who knows what they will be building? We will see if they fly this one or not, because this is still in the beginning research phase. –Matt
R–Afghanistan Reconstruction Security Support Services for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Solicitation Number: W912ER11R0050
Agency: Department of the Army
Office: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location: USACE Middle East District
Synopsis:
Added: Feb 02, 2011 11:04 pm
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Middle East District, is publishing this sources sought notice to solicit responses from firms interested in and capable of providing the following services throughout Afghanistan: comprehensive security, operations, transportation, aircraft, and intelligence services to secure and account for Afghanistan Engineering District-North (AEN) and Afghanistan Engineering District-South (AES) personnel, provide all forms of transportation services, provide quality assurance activities to include construction, nationwide operational oversight, intelligence analysis, production of intelligence products, convoy transportation and security, fixed/rotary wing air-transportation services, personal protective services, static site security, community liaison activities, local atmospherics, supply and maintenance of armored vehicles, establishment, maintenance and management of a nationwide, visual map-based satellite tracking product, establishment, maintenance and management of a nationwide voice and text communication network, and vetting of third-party employees. The contemplated contract awarded from a solicitation for this work will constitute an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract as defined in FAR 16.504. Task orders will be Firm-Fixed Price (FFP).
Those firms interested in and capable of providing the services identified above are requested to submit the following information:
1) Company name, company mailing address, point of contact, telephone number, e-mail address, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, and size of your organization (i.e. Large Business, Small Business). Provide certification or evidence of your company’s authorization to operate and deliver the listed services in Afghanistan under all laws, edicts, and regulations in effect for that country as of the date of your response.
2) Provide a limited discussion of how your firm could provide qualified personnel that are fluent in English.
3) Provide detailed information on two (2) contracts for similar work within the past one to three (1-3) years that were performed in a contingency environment. Include complete references, contract titles, contract numbers, dollar values, points of contact, email addresses, and telephone numbers.
4) Number of personnel your company employs overall; breakdown of number of personnel employed by country of assignment.
5) Are there any other factors concerning your company’s ability to provide security and associated services throughout Afghanistan?
6) If your company is a foreign-owned/foreign-controlled firm, please identify the country of ownership or control.
Rotary and fixed wing services will be included as priced options in the solicitation. Below is additional information regarding rotary and fixed wing services:
Rotary Wing Services
1) 80-120 flight hours per month for Afghanistan Engineering District-North district based out of Kabul
2) 80-120 flight hours per month for Afghanistan Engineering District-South district based out of Kandahar
3) Passengers only; no cargo
4) Possibility exists that multiple air craft could be required in the same day
Fixed Wing Services
1) 120-150 flight hours per month for Afghanistan Engineering District-North district based out of Kabul
2) 120-150 flight hours per month for Afghanistan Engineering District-South district based out of Kandahar
3) Passengers and cargo both will be transported via fixed wing aircraft
4) Possibility exists that multiple air craft could be required in the same day
Responses shall be submitted by e-mail and include the following information in the subject line of the e-mail: W912ER-11-R-0050, RSSS Sources Sought Response. All responses shall be submitted via e-mail to the following individuals: Betty Rogers, betty.a.rogers@usace.army.mil; Kathy Perry, Kathy.j.perry@usace.army.mil; and tas.contracting@usace.army.mil. The requested response date is 18 February 2011.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THE SUBMISSION OF THIS INFORMATION IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO PROCURE ANY SERVICES, NOR DOES THE MIDDLE EAST DISTRICT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED.
Contracting Office Address:
USACE Middle East District, P.O. Box 2250, Winchester, VA 22604-1450
Place of Performance:
Middle East District – Services to be performed in Afghanistan PO Box 2250 Winchester VA
22604
US
Point of Contact(s):
Betty A. Rogers, 540-665-3717
USACE Middle East District
Link to FBO here.