Questions and Answers - 10.20.2022.pdf

SIR/RFP 6973GH-22-R-00186 Watch Officer and Aircraft Dispatch Operations Support (DOS)

October 12, 2022

Questions and Answers

1. QUESTION: Is there an incumbent?

GOV’T ANSWER: Yes

2. QUESTION: If so, are they eligible to re-compete for this solicitation?

GOV’T ANSWER: Yes, they are eligible to re-compete for this solicitation.

3. QUESTION: Do you know if they plan to re-compete?

GOV’T ANSWER: We do not know if they plan to re-compete.

4. QUESTION: In section 3.3, Task 2 – OCC Watch Officer/Aircraft dispatch Support, 2nd paragraph. It states “Example rotating shifts include a day shift (0500-1300, 0900-1700), swing shift (1000-2000, 1300-

2100), and night shift (2000-0500). Is this correct, or should it be 2100-0500?

GOV’T ANSWER: In section 3.3, Task 2 there is an example of rotating shifts. This is just meant to illustrate potential shifts, shift start and end times may vary.

5. QUESTION: Reference SIR Section L.7, 4. Volume III: Price (pg. 50); SIR Section M.2 Rejection of

Unreasonable Offers (pg. 56); SIR Section M.5 Cost/Price (pg. 59-60)

On similar requirements involving 24/7/365 aircraft dispatch operations, our contracts have included distinct CLINs for various shift differential premiums. How does the government want our pricing to account for shift differential pay premiums for this requirement? Shall we incorporate this into the three labor category-based CLINS in “Attachment 1 - Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices_Costs”? Or will the government incorporate this as a separate item at the

Task Order level?

GOV’T ANSWER: The rate is fixed regardless of shift and should be fully burdened.

6. QUESTION: Reference SIR Section L.7, Factor 2: Resumes (pg. 50)

Will the government clarify the expected duration of the candidates’ letters of commitment?

GOV’T ANSWER: The Government cannot dictate employment duration terms. The commitment is to show initial staffing.

7. QUESTION: Reference SOW 15 Additional Resume Requirements (pg. 13-16). The Level II and Level III roles require the following: “Must have a valid FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or Airline Transport

Pilot Certificate.” However, the Lead/Level IV role requires the following: “Must have a valid FAA

Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate.” Will an Air Transport Pilot Certificate satisfy the Level IV role’s certification requirement, or will the government accept only an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate for the

Level IV role?

GOV’T ANSWER: The FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate is the only certificate acceptable.

8. QUESTION: Reference SIR Section L.9, Directions for Submitting Proposal(s) (pg. 51)

Will the government consider providing an extension to the proposal due date? We request an additional 7 to 10 calendar days to ensure that we can fully address and incorporate responses to

SIR/RFP 6973GH-22-R-00186 Watch Officer and Aircraft Dispatch Operations Support (DOS)

October 12, 2022

Questions and Answers questions, and provide the most responsive proposal possible.

GOV’T ANSWER: Due to time constraints, we are not able to extend the proposal due date.