15DDHQ19R00000009_Amendment_0001.pdf

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This document provides an amendment to a solicitation for the acquisition of Bell 407 GXi aircraft and related equipment by the Drug Enforcement Administration. The amendment includes responses to potential offerors' questions to clarify requirements. Key details include:

  • The solicitation is for a fixed-price IDIQ contract for a minimum of one Bell 407 GXi aircraft per year with an option to purchase up to ten aircraft annually. The initial delivery order will be for one aircraft.

  • Preferred equipment includes a Wescam MX-10 camera, TrakkaBeam searchlight, Churchill navigation mapping system, and Macro-Blue monitors. Alternatives to the standard cockpit storage kit are allowed. High-visibility crew doors with snap vents meet exterior lighting standards.

  • Electronic technical publications are preferred over paper. Optional equipment like cargo sling/swing equipment and float gear may be installed on selected aircraft.

  • The TDFM 9100 tactical radio is required with footswitch controls for the copilot and passengers. A Project 25 VHF/UHF radio will be government-furnished.

  • Other Department of Justice agencies may request use of the contract with approval from the contracting officer.

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

0001 07-02-2019

6. ISSUED BY CODE

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

CODE

DEA

Attn: Office of Acq & Relo Mgmt (FA) 8701

Morrissette DriveSpringfield, VA 22152

DEA

Attn: Office of Acq & Relo Mgmt (FA) 8701

Morrissette DriveSpringfield, VA 22152

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, state and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

TBD

15DDHQ19R00000009

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-13-2019

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set for th in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the fo llowing methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and return ing copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED

AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of th is amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by te legram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13.

THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER

NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authori ty)

Question and Answers

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this Amendment 0001 is to provide the Question and Answers received by the date set out in the solicitation. The proposal due date remains the same.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C.DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C.DATE SIGNED

Alyse Girard 07-02-2019

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

No. RFB Requirement Request for Clarification Page Number DEA Response

1 Proposal Specifications Clarification on quantity to bid – 10 vs. 1 per year?

The minimum order of the entire contract will be (1) aircraft with the option to purchase a maximum of (10) per year. The DEA intends to issue a delivery order immediately following the contract award for (1) aircraft.

2 Equipment Specifications

Paragraph 3.9.1 calls for optional pricing, please clarify which make and models of camera, spot light, mapping system & monitors are required.

Pg. 22

The DEA currently has an Airborne Imaging System Contract in place that includes the use of the Wescam MX-10 (camera), TrakkaBeam Search Light -B407 Aft Mount (searchlight), Churchill Navigation ARS-700 mission management system (mapping system), Macro-Blue MB17W (monitor). The DEA would like to make every effort to standardize the aircraft fleet and equipment.

3 Equipment Specifications

Cockpit Storage Kit is not compatible with High Visibility Crew doors. Is it acceptable to propose other storage type kits in lieu of the cockpit storage kit?

Pgs. 6, 8, 10, 12 and 14

YES, it is acceptable to propose alternate storage kits for in lieu of the cockpit storage kit.

4 Equipment Specifications

Paragraph 3.2.3 Request is "Pilot and Co-pilot doors shall have sliding plexi-glass windows or equivalent", the High Visibility Crew Doors are not available with sliding plexi-glass windows, please clarify the request

Pg. 18

The standard would be High-Visibility Crew Doors with snap vents.

Questions and Answers Solicitation Number 15DDHQ19R00000009

5 Equipment Specifications

Paragraph 3.4 Technical Publications – Are paper publications mandatory? All aircraft and engine publications are electronic based. If equipment publications are received as paper these will be provided to

DEA.

Pg. 21

It is understood that paper publications are rare and electronic publications are becoming the standard. Requesting that any OEM and optional equipment that comes with paper publications be provided upon delivery of the aircraft.

6 General

Does DEA intend to allow other agencies to purchase aircraft off of the IDIQ?

DOJ components other than the Drug Enforcement Administration interested in purchasing aircraft under this contract may submit a request in writing to the Contracting Officer. The subsequent approval for other DOJ components to utilize this contract is to the discretionof the Contracting Officer.

7 Equipment Specifications

The following items are listed in the Statement of Work, but not the Delivery Order, please clarify:

3.2.2 -Passenger Hard Points

3.2.5 -NVG Compatible Exterior Lights

3.2.9 -Headsets

3.2.10 -Copilot/Passenger ICS Footswitches

3.9.1 -Aircraft Optional Items

- Cargo Sling/Swing Equipment

- Float Gear -Camera System Provisions -Spot Light Provisions -Mapping System -Observer Station

Pgs. 17-19, Pg. 22

The aircraft shall be equipped and FAA certified for Day and Night Visual Flight Rules (VFR) flight. Exterior lighting should meet all requirements per AeroDynamix NVG STC as applicable.

The Copilot/Passenger ICS footswitches are a requirement for this contract to facilitate the operations of the TDFM 9100 tactical radio.

The additional items are only preferred/optional requirements that DEA requests be available for install on select aircraft if desired based on the assigned location of the aircraft.

8 Equipment Specifications

Please confirm the Project 91106 radio which has 2 modules with the first being VHF/7/800 MHz (136 – 174 MHz and 764 - 870 MHz) and the second being UHF Hi/UHF Lo (380 – 520 MHz)

Pg. 19 The Project 25, TDFM 9100 radio is the preferred tactical radio and will be GFE.

2019-07-02T13:53:12-0400
ALYSE GIRARD

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