140D8021R0006 Questions_0002.pdf

Solicitation No. 140D8021R0006 Questions & Answers (Q&A)

Section Page Paragraph Question Answer A.2.1 7 Price

Schedules When could the Alaska Flight Time take place? Alaska flight time could take place any time during a

Task Order’s period of performance, or during any extension period. Per Exhibit 1 – Alaska Supplement, “Operations in Alaska will be scheduled by the Government and paid by the Government in accordance with the contract Availability Requirements and Measurement and Payment Requirements contained in the contract.”

A.2.1 7 Price Schedules

How many times has the aircraft under this contract went to Alaska?

Recent contracts did not have the terms to allow dispatch to Alaska. Recent history shows the increased need for L48 aircraft to be dispatched to Alaska. As a result, the terms and pricing have been added to this contract.

A.2.1 7 Price Schedules

Is the Alaska Flight Rate suppose to be bid as a dry rate?

Yes, the Alaska Flight Rate shall be proposed as a dry rate. Per A2.6 “In Alaska, fuel will be furnished by the Government, and flight time recorded as a Dry Rate (FD)(see Exhibit 1 – Alaska Supplement and D.4.6.1).”

See highlighted verbiage on page 10.

B9.1.3 20 Additional Pilot

I do not see a price item in section A for when an additional pilot is ordered. If an additional pilot is ordered is it required to be fulfilled by the contractor? What level of pilot can fill in as an additional pilot level 1 or level 2?

The Additional Pilot is not required for this solicitation.

RFP Sections 9.1.1 and 9.1.3 have been deleted. See highlighted changes on page 20.

A1 6 Minimum Aircraft Requirements

“Capable of operating from a 5,000 foot gravel runway…” Will the government compensate the operator for propellor damage caused from rock chips?

No, the Government will not compensate the operator for propeller damage caused from rock chips.