ATCH_9_Section L-Instructions for Offerors.pdf

Source Selection Information-See FAR 2.101 and 3.104-FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

ADDENDUM TO PROVISION 52.2121 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (IAW FAR

12.301(b)(1)) Section L Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

This acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 12 and FAR Part 15, and is a price only competition, in accordance with DAFFARS Mandatory Procedure 5315.3 paragraph 1.2.6. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Should discussion be necessary, they will be conducted in accordance with FAR 15.306.

This requirement is a Firm-Fixed Price, Requirements Type, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with task orders to be issued under the contract. The Government intends to select an offeror based upon initial submissions so offerors should submit their best terms in the initial proposal.

The Government reserves the right to make no award. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government shall not reimburse an offeror for any costs.

Each offeror’s proposal shall consist of a completed Price Matrix attachment with a cover letter delineating any exceptions taken to the RFP terms and conditions and total proposed price.

However, offerors are cautioned that any non-compliance with the terms and conditions of the RFP may cause their proposal to be determined non-responsive. Offerors should also ensure that all clauses and provisions that require "fill-in" information are appropriately completed, including the proposed prices associated with the contract line items in the Price Matrix. Offerors shall submit supporting documentation to demonstrate they are Bell Certified, Air Force qualified source of repair, or have an approved Source Approval Request (SAR).

All offerors should propose a price for all CLINs, to include the first article CLINs. Proposed unit/CLIN prices shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. If any proposed unit/CLIN price does not meet the required rounding, the Government will round that unit/CLIN price to the nearest whole dollar. The Government adjusted unit/CLIN price will become the offeror’s proposed amount.

Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted. All data relating to the proposed price must be completed in the attachment of the proposal designated as the Price Matrix. Under no circumstances shall this data and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may result in proposals being determined non-responsive.

The basis for award will be a price only competition; however, this acquisition has established a Special Standard of Responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104-2. Offerors shall demonstrate one of the following criteria: (1) Official certification as a Bell Certified Service Center (2) Air Force qualified source of repair or (3) provide an approved SAR .

Source Pre-Qualification Requirements may be waived for offerors who have already passed qualification or pre/post-award qualification for the UH-1N Dynamic Components(Swashplate and Support Assembly, Scissors and Sleeve Assembly, Main Rotor Mast Assembly and Tail Rotor hub Assembly). Additionally, offerors who currently possess official certification as a Bell authorized service center for Component Repair and Overhaul for Bell 205, 212, or UH-1N model helicopters or have successfully performed UH-1N Dynamic Component (Swashplate and Support Assembly, Scissors and Sleeve Assembly, Main Rotor Mast Assembly and Tail Rotor hub Assembly) Overhauls in the last (3) years are currently qualified for overhaul of the UH-1N Dynamic Components.

Furthermore, per the Pre-Qualification process, if the potential offeror meets either Bell Certification or Air Force qualified source of repair criteria, they will not be required to complete first article requirements. If the potential offeror meets the approved SAR criteria, they shall be required to complete first article requirements.

Offerors shall thoroughly examine all RFP documents and instructions. Failure to do so will be at the offeror’s own risk. The Government shall not pay any offeror for any cost or expenses associated with the preparation of their proposal. Please ensure your proposal contains the Price Matrix attached with pricing information and acknowledge any amendments if applicable. The anticipated period of performance of this contract will begin in FY26 and end in FY31.

The potential offerors must also provide the completed proposal and attachments to the Government by 14 December 2025 by 3:00pm EST.

Section L- Pricing Language

1. General Instructions

a. The offeror shall complete the RFP Attachment 8 Price Spreadsheet in addition to Schedule B in the RFP. If discrepancies between RFP Attachment 8 and Schedule B arise, the prices in RFP -Attachment 8 will take precedence.

b. Proposed unit/CLIN prices shall be rounded to the nearest whole dollar. If any proposed unit/CLIN price does not meet the required rounding, the Government will round that unit/CLIN price to the nearest whole dollar. The Government adjusted unit/CLIN price will become the offeror’s proposed amount.

c. Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted. All data relating to the proposed price, including all required supporting documentation, must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the Price volume.

Under no circumstances shall this data and documentation be included elsewhere in the proposal.

d. Compliance with these requirements is mandatory and failure to comply may result in rejection of the proposal.

e. In accordance with FAR 15.403-1(b) and 15.403-3(a), data other than certified cost or pricing data may be required to support a determination of price reasonableness. Data shall be provided in accordance with FAR 15.403-5. If, after receipt of proposals, the CO determines that there is insufficient data available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

15.403-1 apply, the offeror shall be required to submit additional cost or pricing data.

f. In accordance with DFARS 215.371-3, cost and pricing data may be required in the event only one offer is received. If no exception in FAR 15.403-1(b) applies, the cost and pricing data shall be certified.

Offerors shall include in the RFP the unit price and extended price of the following for the basic and each ordering period year in Price Matrix for the following CLINs:

CLIN* Title NSN Part Number Best Estimated Quantity(BEQ)

0001/1001/2001/3001/4001 Swashplate and Support Assembly- Overhaul

1615-01- 018-3484

204-011-400-19 25 EA*

0002/1002/2002/3002/4002 Swashplate and Support Assembly-

BER/NFF

1615-01- 018-3484

204-011-400-19 1 EA

0003/1003/2003/3003/4003 Scissors and Sleeve Assembly-Overhaul

1615-00- 204-6973

204-011-401-19 12 EA*

0004/1004/2004/3004/4004 Scissors and Sleeve Assembly-

BER/NFF

1615-00- 204-6973

204-011-401-19 1 EA

0005/1005/2005/3005/4005 Main Rotor Mast Assembly-Overhaul

1615-00- 255-2896

204-040-366-15 15 EA*

0006/1006/2006/3006/4006 Main Rotor Mast Assembly-

BER/NFF

1615-00- 255-2896

204-040-366-15 1 EA

0007/1007/2007/3007/4007 Tail Rotor Hub Assembly-Overhaul

1615-00- 254-2174

212-010-701-3 2 EA*

0008/1008/2008/3008/4008 Tail Rotor Hub Assembly-

BER/NFF

1615-00- 254-2174

212-010-701-3 1 EA

0009/1009/2008/3009/4009 Contract Data Requirements List(CDRLs)

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0011 Swashplate and Support Assembly- First Article

1615-01- 018-3484

204-011-400-19 1 EA

0012 Scissors and Sleeve Assembly-First Article

1615-00- 204-6973

204-011-401-19 1 EA

0013 Main Rotor Mast Assembly-First Article

1615-00- 255-2896

204-040-366-15 1 EA

0014 Tail Rotor Hub Assembly-First Article

1615-00- 254-2174

212-010-701-3 1 EA

*Refer to Atch_8_Price_Matrix for exact BEQ QTYs.

ADDENDUM TO PROVISION 52.2121 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS— COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021) (IAW FAR