Solicitation_Questions_and_Answers_-_BLM_140D0424R0103_EU_FW_AFS_Alaska_0001.pdf

No. Section Contractor Question Government Response

1 A1

Paragraph A1.1

Depending on the answer on speed for removability and mechanic coverage for both aircraft; is it mandated that the seats be removable by pilot to avoid the need for a mechanic to be present at all times?

Yes, the mechanic needs to be present at all times.

2 B5

Paragraph B5.2

Are there any paint scheme requirements specific to high visibility for the contract?

No, there are no high visibility paint scheme requirements for this item.

3 B6

Paragraph B6.16

Contract is asking for cargo nets, straps, restraints, and tie downs. Are we looking for all or a combination to secure cargo in different configurations?

As long as the cargo is secure, any FAA-approved combination is acceptable.

4 B7

Paragraph B7.3.6.3

Panel-mounted SatPhone - would handhelds be an acceptable replacement? Would a year grace period be allowable for contractors to get this put into place after contract award?

No, handhelds would not be an acceptable replacement and a year grace period is not allowed.

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5 B7

Paragraph B7.4.1

This is something not typically seen in our current contracts and aircraft are not currently equipped with

GPS data port connectors. Could you please clarify what data needs to be recovered and would you accept an alternative method of recovery. IE. potential use case for

GPS data port connectors.

The second paragragh in Section B7.4.1 has been removed in it's entirety.

6 B7

Paragraph B7.6.6.2

Aircraft OEM transponder antenna locations are not on both top and bottom of the aircraft. Are diversity antennas required or will OEM transponder antenna location be sufficient?

Section B7.6.6.2 has been removed and revised to reserved.

7 B13

Paragraph B13.1

Is one mechanic required for each aircraft at all times, or can one mechanic cover both aircraft? In "Note 1:" it states One mechanic can be used for both Items 1 & 2. In section B13 it states, For each day the aircraft is required to be available; the Contractor must provide a mechanic who is on-site and immediately available. Which section sets the precedent of mechanic requirements?

The contract only requires one mechanic to be on site and immediately available. And yes per note 1, one mechanic can cover both items 1 & 2. The intent is to have at least one mechanic available while the aircrafts are on duty.

8 B13

Paragraph B13.1

Can a mechanic be based in Fairbanks and ready to travel out to alternate locations, or will the mechanic be required to travel with the aircraft and base out of the same location?

Yes, the mechanic may be based in Fairbanks.

No, the mechanic will not be required to travel with the aircraft.

9 B14

Paragraph B14.6.1

Our Mechanics are typically not carded on Federal contracts. Are mechanics required to be carded by the

Government to work on this contract?

Yes, the mechanics must be carded to perform on this requirement.

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10 C22

Paragraph C22.1

This section states that flight time will be measured from lift-off to touchdown in hours and tenths. However, when entering start and stop times in AIRs, the system automatically calculates flight time to the thousandths.

This discrepancy could result in different total dollar amounts, as the flight times would vary based on the recording method. Should we record flight time to the thousandths to ensure accuracy and maintain consistency in total dollar amounts between AMDs and AURs?

Section C22.1 has been revised.

11 Section A - Pricing and Requirements

Reference Pg. 5 (“Target Aircraft”): This section states that the “target aircraft” is a multi or single engine turbine, pressurized fixed wing aircraft equipped as specified in Section B. If an offeror submits a proposal with aircraft that are not pressurized, but that meet or exceed all other solicitation requirements, will the

Government consider this bid compliant, since the requirement for “pressurized aircraft” is listed only as a

“target” requirement, and not a mission essential requirement? We believe that the requirement for pressurized aircraft is overly restrictive, as this mission can be performed by unpressurized aircraft with no issue

Pressurization is a target. The government will accept a bid for an unpressurized aircraft.

12 Is it acceptable for us to bid the same aircraft in multiple formats (example using higher flight/lower daily vs. lower flight/higher daily) to allow you to decide which format is preferable to you....or are we only able to submit one single bid format per aircraft?

Only one single bid format per aircraft will be reviewed.

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Can you please tell me the make/model of the two aircraft Bridger is currently providing? As an example, are they King Air 200s, Twin Commanders, etc.?

The current specifications for the aircraft are provided in the solicitation. The incumbent’s information was provided in the

Pre-Sol Notice posted to SAM on 9/3. Any incumbent’s information that could be provided is included in the Pre-Sol

Notice.

14 In section A2.1 it states "guaranteed-EU Period of 120

Days." And also "guaranteed 150 Flight Hours for the base calendar year and all ordering periods(subject to availability of funds)." In Note 1 of the same page, it states "Only 150 flight hours are guaranteed" So are flight hours and days both guaranteed or only flight hours since the different sections say different information. In the table, item 2A for 2026 the Daily

Availability is only "Estimated 120" Days where as on the table item 1A is "Guaranteed 120" days. Could you please verify which item is correct.

Section A2.1 has been revised. The EU period of 120 days and

150 flight hours are guaranteed for the base year. All subsequent ordering periods are estimated and are subject to the availbility of funds.

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