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SECTION D--INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SECTION D – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (52.212-1 MAR 2020) tailored

D1 General Information

D1.1 The services of this Request for Proposals (RFP) are being acquired under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 15 Contracting by Negotiation.

D1.2 This requirement is a 100% small business set-aside.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code and small business size standard for this acquisition is 481211 and 1,500 employees respectively. Only proposals from small businesses will be considered. Proposals from large businesses will be deemed unacceptable and removed from further consideration.

D1.3 Offerors who wish to compete for the contract described in Sections A through C of this RFP must submit a proposal that includes a signed and dated offer and other requested information by the time and date shown on the SF1449.

D2 Offers

D2.1 To be considered as a prospective Contractor for the requirement identified in this solicitation, an offeror must submit a proposal consisting of a valid offer and the required information identified below. There must be 1 electronic copy (CD or DVD) copy and/or 1 hard copy of each proposal. Electronic proposals are preferred. No USBs will be accepted. Hard copies should NOT be bound by a machine. They can be placed in a notebook or clipped, but not spiral bound. Electronic copy should have separate files for each required document and not one large document.

D2.2 Send proposals by mail, hand carried, or express delivery service to:

DOI- Acquisition Services Directorate Attn: Valerie Flynn 300 E Mallard Drive, Ste 200 Boise, ID 83706

D2.2.1 Mailroom Notification. All proposal documents shall be packaged in sealed envelopes or boxes. All proposal packaging should be marked as follows:

Mailroom: DO NOT OPEN Attn: Valerie Flynn, Contracting Officer Deliver to Acquisition Services (RFP 140D8120R0004)

D3 Email offer transmissions will not be accepted.

D4 Offer Contents

D4.1 SF 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, completed and signed.

D4.2 Acknowledgment (Signed SF30s) of Solicitation Amend-ments (if any).

D4.3 Pricing page (See Section A) completed for each aircraft offered. Unit rates will be offered in whole U.S. dollars for flight time and standby.

D4.3.1 This solicitation has eight items that distinguish different aircraft types. Offers may be submitted for one, a few, or all of the items. Pricing pages for items not proposed will be removed and not included in a subsequent conformed contract.

D4.4 Offeror’s Representations and Certifications are incorporated by reference in accordance with FAR 52.212-4 paragraph (v). Offerors shall complete their annual representations and certifications online at www.SAM.gov in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include a copy of the first page of their SAM registration showing current SAM registration status.

D4.5 A completed copy of the Aircraft Questionnaire (a separate one must be completed for each tail number) included in Section E (Exhibit E-3). The aircraft make and model, we confirm will be made a part of your offer and will be binding if your offer is accepted for award.

D4.5.1 Provide a current (see table in B19.2.1) aircraft weight and balance record, equipment list certified accurate at the time of weighing, and weight and balance revision records indicating any changes to the aircraft and equipment that may have occurred after the time of weighing. Weight and Balance Handbook (FAA-H-8083-1B) should be used as a guide.

Reference section B19.2 of this solicitation.

D4.6 A copy of the FAA certificates, Part 135 and all other certificates listed in Section B shall be included with the proposal.

D4.6.1 A copy of the first page of any FAA certificates and a complete electronic copy of the entire FAA Operations Specifications, as applicable shall be included with the proposal.

DVD or CD only; no USBs will be accepted.

D4.6.2 A copy of the ‘list’ required by 14 CFR Part 135.63 or Operations Specifications part D, “D085 Aircraft Listing” as appropriate which identifies aircraft that the offeror is authorized to operate, to include the offered aircraft. Recently acquired aircraft are not required to be listed on the Offeror’s Operations Specifications D085 at time of proposal; however Offeror must provide proof of ownership or purchase agreement and provide a detailed plan and time line for when a completed Operations Specification D085 will be provided for the newly acquired aircraft.