A0001_FBO_Helo_Q&A_10.8.19.docx

US Navy Helicopter Support Services - RFP 140D0419R0026 Amendment 0001 Vendor Q&A

1. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: A, Page: 10, paragraph: A3.

Question: What is the designated period of performance for the base year and each of the option years? Are there a maximum number of days allocated from contract award to the first day of availability?

The first anticipated task order is planned for award at the time of the base IDIQ contract award and is anticipated to have a period of performance from 02/01/2020 to 01/31/2021 with four (4) 12-month options thereafter.

2. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: A, Page: 10, paragraph: A2.

Question: The Designated Operating Base is the Contiguous United States. Will flight time be paid for mobilizing and demobilizing the aircraft from and to the aircraft home base or current location to the location of the on call requirement?

Yes, flight time will be paid for mobilization and/or demobilization.

3. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: A, Page: 10, Paragraph: A3.

Question: A2 Item OC Medium Lift Flight Time (wet) provides a Not to Exceed Quantity of flight hours. Is there a minimum number of flight hours per day guaranteed when the aircraft is tasked under Item A2? Same question for option years.

The guaranteed AV is per number of days in calendar year while the OC quantity is estimated flight hours – vendor would be paid for actual hours flown if quantity exceeds OC quantity amount listed for base and option years as shown in pricing schedule of solicitation.

4. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: A, Page: 13, Paragraph: A5.

Question: A5 Aviation Fuel Information refers to the DLA INTOPLANE turbine Fuel price. What is the current DLA price for turbine fuel? The paragraph also refers to paragraph C1 for Economic Price Adjustment, should this be paragraph C5?

The latest 2020 INTOPLANE turbine fuel rate is $3.36 per gallon as per Under SECDEF Memorandum “Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 Fuel Price Change” dated 24 September 2019.

5. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: B, Page: 10, Paragraph: B6.33.

Question: Additional Electrical Power source. Do you have part number or specification for the electrical power source?

Solicitation paragraphs B6.18 and B6.34 detail the specifications of the additional power supply. Additional information below:

P/N 28B262-39-A

KVA 20/30

Phase 3

RPM 12000

HZ 400

Volts 120/208 Amps 55.6/83.3

PF .75

6. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: C, Page: 59, Paragraph C15.1.

Question: C.15.1 refers to AV1 and AV2, there is not a reference to AV2 in A3 Pricing. Should this paragraph be changed?

Per solicitation C.15.1, “The contract guarantees the value of 365 days of availability at the AV1 rate per each year the contract is in force. AV2 is equal to three times the AV1 rate.” AV2 rates are not applicable as the calculation would be that of the AV1 rate and equate to overall AV guarantee for each contract year. No reference to AV2 is necessary in pricing schedule as the information applicable to AV2 is provided in C15.1.

7. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: C, Page: 76, Paragraph: Exhibit 9 Item 31.

Question: Item 31 request flight hours for the last five calendar years starting in 2012. Should this start in 2015 and cover calendar years 2015,2016,2017,2018 and 2019?

Yes, the last five calendar years begin in 2015.

8. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: D, Page: 85, Paragraph: D4.1.

Question: The page limitation for Volume I is 45 pages. Volume I requirements are outline in D4. The required copies of Operating Certificates, selected Ops Specs, equipment list, weight and balance (20-30 pages per aircraft), personnel list, resumes, OAS-64B , Pilot questionnaire, OAS-41plus additional information significantly exceed to proposed page limit. Can the page limit be increased or can the required documentation of Tab B-D not be counted toward the page limit?

The page limitation for Volume I is changed from 45 to 50 pages.

9. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: D, Page: 87, paragraph: D4.2.

Question: The page limitation for Volume II is 15 pages. Volume II - Safety requirements are outline in Exhibit 9 (pg. 73-76). There are 31 questions in the questionnaire each requiring evidence and reference. The required evidence and reference will exceed the 15 page limitation. Can the page limit be increased?

No, the page limit cannot be increased.

10. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: D, Page: 88, paragraph: D4.4.

Question: D4.4 Fixed Unit Price Table refers to Section A-4, should this be Section A3 Pricing Schedule?

Yes, Section D.4.4 should refer to Section A3 Pricing Schedule.

11. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: E, Page: 118, paragraph: Exhibit E-2.

Question: The Exhibit asks if the offered aircraft meets A4.1. Paragraph A4.1 does not appear to be the correct reference, should this refer to a different paragraph?

On page 108, Exhibit E-2, text in question (bottom of Exhibit E-2 table) should reference A.1 and A.2 as it relates to aircraft requirements.

12. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: E, Page: 118, paragraph: Exhibit E-2.

Question: The Exhibit request the amount of time requires to alter the aircraft for the additional electrical power supply. Do you have part number or specification for the electrical power supply?

Please reference response to Question #5.

13. Will the USG permit industry to propose two different contract compliant aircraft for the “A2 Item OC Medium Lift Flight Time (wet)…” contained within the A.3 Pricing Schedule to provide OC mission coverage in the event of a scheduling conflict.

The government interprets this question to “card” two aircraft in which either could be utilized to fulfill OC requirements, in which case, the government would support allowing additional aircraft to be carded as long as the aircraft meets minimum contract requirements. The government would not be responsible for paying any configuration costs associated with utilizing an alternate aircraft to meet OC requirements than the initial aircraft that would be configured upon contract award.

14. RFP 140D0419R0026, Section: A, Page: 12, Paragraph: A3.1.1 and A3.4;

Statement: A3.1.1 AV1 Daily Availability states: AV1 Daily Availability – Refers to the fixed rate for daily availability during the exclusive use period. The contractor will be guaranteed the value of 365 days of AV1. A3.4 Minimum and Maximum Schedule Amounts states in part: Daily Availability is paid when an exclusive use aircraft is utilized by the Government.

Question: is the Exclusive Use line item paid 365 days of availability for the base year and each option or is the Exclusive Use line item paid daily availability only when the aircraft is utilized by the government?

The AV1 Daily Availability rate will be paid regardless of if the aircraft has been ordered up or not – as reflected A3.1.1.

15. RFP 140D0419R006, Section B2, Page 15 Paragraph B2.3 A Question: B2.3 requires a 14 CFR 133 “Rotorcraft External Load Operations” Certificate which authorizes Class A, B and D loads. Why is there a requirement for Class A loads and what are the expected Class A loads?

The solicited Environmental Sensing mission (paragraph B1.6.5) requires specialized equipment temporarily attached to the bottom of the aircraft with cabling leading to the cabin for operators to record data. There is no way to jettison the equipment. The approximate weight of the external equipment is 30 pounds.