# FUNCTIONAL CHECK FLIGHT, Aviano Air Base Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa568225q8001 - Solicitation number: FA568225Q8001 - Notice type: Award notice (first published as sources sought) - Status: Awarded to Skyquest Aviation LLC for $2,314,331.80 - Department: Department of the Air Force - Agency: Department of the Air Force - Contracting office: FA5682 31 Cons (Unit 6102) (FA5682) - NAICS: 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation - Product or service code: R425 Engineering and Technical Services - Place of performance: Aviano Air Base, ITA - First posted: October 17, 2024 - Last posted: January 21, 2025 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1935b17ae004953840f5eec437a1588/view ## Description The purpose of this amendment is to post this solicitation's Questions & Answers. The question period for this solicitation is officially closed. Additionally, and updated Pricing Worksheet has been uploaded. Note this amendment will also extend the solicitation due date to 09 January 2025. Contracting Office Address Department of the Air Force, Air Force Installation Contracting Agency, 31st Contracting Squadron, – Aviano Air Base – Via Pordenone, Area E, Edif 600, 33081, Aviano PN, Italy. Description This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This solicitation will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures as authorized by FAR 13.5, Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written/1449 solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information is be submitted at no cost to the Government. **Notice to Offeror(s)/Supplier(s):** Funds are not presently available for this effort. No award will be made under this solicitation until funds are available. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse an offeror for any costs.” This solicitation will be issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation notice FA568225Q8001. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are this in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-01, Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement Publication Notice (DPN) 11/25/2024, and the Department of the Air Force Acquisition Circular (DAFAC) 2024-1016. The applicable North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) Code is 488190- Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. No set-aside will be assigned to this acquisition. Solicitation Details Quotes are due on or before 3:00 PM, Central European Time (CET), on Wednesday 08 January 2025. Submissions shall be made via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Jessica De Benedet at jessica.de_benedet.it@us.af.mil and Contracting Officer, Mr. Adam Bernas at adam.bernas@us.af.mil. All submissions emails must reference solicitation number FA568225Q8001. Questions are due on or before 3:00PM, Central European Time (CET), on 27 December 2024. All questions shall be submitted via email to the aforementioned points of contacts. Place of Performance The anticipated contract will provide services at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Anticipated Contract Type/Period of Performance The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. **Period of Performance:** The anticipated contract will consist of one (1) 12-month Base Period, four (4) 12-month Option Period, and one (1) 6-month Optional Extension. The resultant contract award will include FAR clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services for a period of performance not to exceed a six (6) month extension of services. The total period of performance shall not exceed five (5) years excluding the additional six (6) months if FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services is exercised. This RFQ is not authorization to begin performance nor does this RFQ obligate the Government for any cost incurred by the offeror associated with developing a submission (quote/proposal). The Government reserves the right not to award in response to this RFQ. Prior to the commencement of any activities associated with performance of this requirement, the Government will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established. **Attachment[s]:** 1. Performance Work Statement 2. Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services 3. Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services 4. FA568225Q8001, Clauses and Provisions 5. FA568225Q8001, Special H Clauses 6.CLIN structure worksheet 7. QASP ## Award on USAspending - Recipient: Skyquest Aviation LLC (UEI EA1XKJ1NHPJ6) - Contract: FA568225P0003, purchase order - Obligated: $804,103.44 - Competition: Competed Under SAP, 6 offers received - Link: award number FA568225P0003 equals the contract number; same awarding office FA5682 (high confidence) - Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_FA568225P0003_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/ ## Publications - October 17, 2024: Sources sought, due October 24, 2024 at 9:00 AM EDT. Notice 1c1ba09904dc4d3b9748ae63950d455f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1c1ba09904dc4d3b9748ae63950d455f/view - December 20, 2024: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. Notice 5a2b41c125934e9c93830fb00a8636d2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5a2b41c125934e9c93830fb00a8636d2/view - January 6, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 8, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. Notice 1b44f7e357614d15a8ac164b2b3d9173. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b44f7e357614d15a8ac164b2b3d9173/view - January 7, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. Notice 3a9a2fbde521464798c9cc52841ed0bb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3a9a2fbde521464798c9cc52841ed0bb/view - January 7, 2025: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due January 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM EST. Notice 42b1fdd0b1b845ea988cea369ed9577f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/42b1fdd0b1b845ea988cea369ed9577f/view - January 21, 2025: Award notice. Notice e1935b17ae004953840f5eec437a1588. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e1935b17ae004953840f5eec437a1588/view ## Points of contact - Biannica Barksdale-Glay, biannica.barksdale@us.af.mil, 3146326002 - Mr. Michele Gant, michele.gant.it@us.af.mil, 00390434305621 --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract and USAspending.gov award data. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. 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