1202SA22Q9300 P0001.pdf

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Attached to: Helicopter and Vessel Support for PNWRS Forest Inventory and Analysis Region 10 Alaska
Solicitation number: 1202SA22Q9300
Issued by: Department of Agriculture Forest Service

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1202SA22Q9300 PNWRS AFSL FIA Helicopter and Vessel EU Solicitation final.pdf	PDF	Jan 7, 2022
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1. The MAP is broken up significantly, If the helicopter and crew are assigned to the vessel and it is a significant distance from the home base of the operator who is responsible for the transportation costs or will the MAP be changed to be continuous? The way the contract is written there are 4 mobilization and demobilization functions in this contract, which is a significant cost to the contractor. A: Regarding mobilization and demobilization costs for each MAP, please see the description for each item in A-1. Mobilization and demobilization must occur outside of the MAP dates guaranteed in A-1, so that contractor is outfitted and ready for performance by the start of each MAP. Pricing should reflect inclusion of these costs. An example of a typical schedule and mobilization/demobilization locations is provided below; these locations are not guaranteed for any year of the contract, but can be considered an example of what is typical. Start/end locations outside the list provided in A- 1 will be agreed upon with bi-lateral modification.

2. Can you confirm that the verbiage is correct in regards to government agency personnel? A: We confirm that the requirement is capacity for a minimum of 12 overnight government personnel on the vessel.

3. P 217: Period for Acceptance of Offers specifies 120 days from receipt of offers, which exceeds MAP start date. With February 7th being the deadline for bid submission, can an updated award date be provided? A: This should be addressed by Dave, but my interpretation of this clause is that the GOV reserves 120 days after the due date for receipt of offers in order to make a decision with no changes in price.

4. Can you provide a map or routes of previous survey locations. A:Unfortunately, we do not have these routes mapped, but realize their benefit which is why they are now required as part of the solicitation (B(2)-8). The extent of the research unit ranges from Annette Island to Kodiak Island, with typical ports of call as described in A-1. Travel throughout this range is expected yearly, with the exception of travel from the Kenai peninsula to Kodiak Island, which typically only occurs every other year.

5. Can you provide us with some idea of what a typical work day might look like ( i.e. USFS daily work hours and USFS typical daily start time) This will help us to better address our staffing needs, as well as provide the most accurate cost estimate. A:See B(2)-12(a)(2) for past vessel personnel configurations for illustration purposes. USFS typical workday (estimates provided for illustration, exact times to be determined by Lead Scientist in concurrence with Vessel Master). 0600 Breakfast 0630-0700 Preparation for workday 0700 Pre-flight and operational briefing 0730 First flight loading up for liftoff 0730-1030 Helicopter makes 2-4 trips from vessel to drop multiple small crews in the field.

Aircraft refueling is typically required 1-2 times during this period.

1030-1300 Helicopter typically returns to vessel to wait while crews work in field. Some days, helicopter pilot is asked to shut down in the field with concurrence of the pilot, when doing so improves the efficiency and safety of operations.

1300-2030 Crews are retrieved from the field in 1-4 flights and are returned to the vessel.

Aircraft refueling is typically required 1-2 times during this period.

After all field crews return to the vessel, the vessel often moves in the evening and overnight to the next most central location to minimize flight time and maximize fieldwork opportunities the following day.

2100 All flight operations complete for the day (flight operations are often completed much earlier, but will not conclude later, than 2100).

USFS personnel will take one non-work day on the vessel per 16-day MAP. No flight operations are required on that day, and the schedule of meals and any vessel movement necessary will be arranged with concurrence between the Lead Scientist and Vessel Master. Skiff transfer to shore may be requested on that day.

Note that weather and other issues often can disrupt this schedule and prevent some or all FS personnel from leaving the vessel. Additionally, some survey locations are accessible by skiff (typically around 5% of locations). On those days, if the Vessel Master agrees that skiff travel to the specific location is advisable and safe, a crew of 3-5 USFS employees will require a skiff trip to an unimproved shore area near the survey site. This trip will occur with discussion between the Lead Scientist and Vessel Master, with a typical morning trip occurring between 730-1030 and an afternoon pickup between 1300-2030. Helicopter operations do not occur while the skiff is away from the vessel.

6. There seems to be conflicting verbiage regarding the average number of miles that the vessel would be required to travel on a daily basis. ( 20-50, 40-70, 0-100) For purposes of fuel consumption estimates, and staffing the vessel, which range of distance should be used? A: The distance traveled by the vessel on a daily basis may vary widely. Some days, the vessel may not need to move if many research locations are clustered together. In other cases, it may be necessary for the vessel to reposition mid-day while crews are in the field and then the vessel may additionally need to travel overnight. Evening moves can range from 0 miles to 100 miles or more, but most often are in the range of 25-55 miles. The longest vessel moves occur between Icy Strait and Yakutat; Yakutat and Icy Bay; Icy Bay to Prince William Sound; and the Kenai Peninsula and Kodiak. There are occasions when the vessel will need to move a substantial portion of the night to reposition for the following day's operations, and then in the morning, weather or other conditions may dictate that the vessel need to move again unexpectedly with little notice to support efficient Government operations. In terms of staffing, per B(2)-4(b), the vessel shall be staffed and capable of moving 24 hours per day during the MAP. Per B1-(g), an historic average of 3100 nautical miles may be used as an estimate for total season travel distance.

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated Jan 26, 2022.