DRAFT RFP - Attachment 2 FY25 RFP Significant Changes as of 1-10-2024.pdf

Section FY24 Language FY25 Language

B.2 Definitions Minimum Service Standard

Minimum Service Standard - The Minimum Service Standard identifies the minimum level of service required in Groups 1, 2, and 3. As an example, service standards may include but are not limited to:

▪ Nonstop or connecting service

▪ No more than one connect point (if applicable). Up to two (2) connect points (or one (1) connect and one (1) direct flight) are allowed to extended connection line items listed in Attachment 4 and Attachment 5.

o Applicable connect time limitations.

o Circuity limitations o Timeband limitations

Minimum Service Standard - The Minimum Service Standard identifies the minimum level of service required in Groups 1, 2, and 3. As an example, service standards may include but are not limited to:

● Nonstop Service. For example, if 2 nonstop flights are solicited, minimum service requires 2 nonstop flights daily.

● Connecting Service. For example, if 2 connecting flights are solicited, minimum service requires 2 connecting flights daily unless nonstop flight(s) are offered. If nonstop flight(s) are offered when connect service is solicited, the nonstop service must be daily.

○ One connect point or up to two (2) connect points (or one (1) connect and one (1) direct flight) are allowed to extended connection line items listed in Attachment 4 and Attachment

5. The exception is for service to all line items listed in Attachment 6 where there are no stop limitations.

● Applicable connect time limitations.

● Circuity limitations

● Timeband limitations

B.4 PRICING SCHEDULE

FOR GROUP 1, GROUP 2,

AND GROUP 3 LINE ITEMS

SECTION 5

The intent is that the Government will receive _CA fares at least 60% of the time in domestic and international line items and the Government reserves the right to audit accordingly.

The intent is that the Government will receive _CA fares at least 60% of the time in domestic and international line items and the Government reserves the right to audit accordingly.

B.4 PRICING SCHEDULE

FOR GROUP 1, GROUP 2,

AND GROUP 3 LINE ITEMS

SECTION 7 (a)

The FY24 Premium Economy Markets can be found in the following document: The FY25 Premium Economy Markets can be found in Attachment 4.

F.6

AUTO-CANCELLATION F.6 AUTO-CANCELLATION

A completed auto-cancellation profile document must be submitted to GSA within twenty (20) calendar days after award if the contract carrier chooses to participate in auto-cancellation.

F.6 AUTO-CANCELLATION

A completed auto-cancellation profile document must be submitted to GSA within twenty (20) calendar days after award if the contract carrier chooses to participate in auto-cancellation. This document could also be submitted and uploaded in CPSS during the proposal period.

SECTION I – CONTRACT

CLAUSES

N/A FAR 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR

INFORMATION SYSTEMS

J.1 Attachment 1 – Proposal Checklist

J.1 Attachment 1 – Proposal Checklist J.1 Attachment 1 – Proposal Checklist (All submissions shall be in PDF, Excel, or Microsoft Word format)

L.1 OFFEROR SUBMISSION

INSTRUCTIONS The initial due date for submission of Proposal Checklist items is Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET. Offerors must upload electronically the signed SF1449, signed SF30 (for all RFP Amendments), and enter all information pertaining to the items listed in Attachment 1 Proposal Checklist via CALM CPSS. The due date for Final Submission of Proposal Checklist items is Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 5:00 PM ET.

The due date for submission of Proposal Checklist items is Wednesday, March 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET. Offerors must upload electronically the signed SF1449, signed SF30 (for all RFP Amendments), and enter all information pertaining to the items listed in Attachment 1 Proposal Checklist via CALM CPSS.

L.5 SOLICITATION

PROVISIONS

INCORPORATED BY FULL

TEXT

52.223-22 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND

REDUCTION GOALS-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2016)

52.223-22 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND

REDUCTION GOALS-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2016) (Please complete via SAM.gov)

M.1 SOLICITATION

PROVISION(S)

INCORPORATED 52.212-2

EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(NOV 2021):Group 1 Offers

For Group 1 passenger level E-F line items, technical and non-price related factors are approximately equal to price.

For Group 1 passenger level E-G line items, technical and non-price related factors are approximately equal to price.

M.1 SOLICITATION

PROVISION(S)

INCORPORATED

52.212-2

EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(NOV 2021), Group 1 Offers, Factor 3: Price

Factor 3: Price

For Group 1 offers, award may be made to other than the low-priced offer where the technical superiority of that offer outweighs the price differential from the lower priced offers and where the price has been deemed fair and reasonable.

For Group 1 passenger level A-D line items, technical and non-price related factors are more important than price, but as proposals become more equal in technical merit, price becomes more important. For Group 1 passenger level E-F line items, technical and non-price related factors are approximately equal to price. As proposals become more equal in technical merit, price may become the ultimate determining factor for award. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest.

Factor 3: Price

For Group 1 offers, award may be made to other than the low-priced offer where the technical superiority of that offer outweighs the price differential from the lower priced offers and where the price has been deemed fair and reasonable. For Group 1 line items, technical and non-price related factors are more important than price, but as proposals become more equal in technical merit, price becomes more important. The Government may not award any or all offers if such action is in the public interest.

M.3 METHOD OF

EVALUATION/AWARD FOR

GROUP 1 Subfactor 1 - Timeband/Service Distribution

DOMESTIC ROUTES (LINE

ITEMS):

1) Nonstop Service:

(d) For Passenger Level E-F Line Items, the maximum nonstop points under this subfactor is 40 (20 outbound points and 20 inbound points)

(2) Direct or Connecting Service:

(c) For Passenger Level E-F Line Items, the maximum point threshold for nonstop service is 40 (20 points outbound and 20 points inbound). The maximum point threshold for direct or connecting service is 20 points (10 points outbound and 10 points inbound). The total maximum points allocated to an offeror in a minimum direct or connecting service line item is 60 points (40 points for nonstop service and 20 points for direct or connecting service).

(4) Sample Direct or Connecting Distribution Profile:

Below is an example of how points would be allocated for an offer in a domestic line item with a passenger level of E-F with a minimum connecting service requirement:

1) Nonstop Service:

(d) For Passenger Level E-G Line Items, the maximum nonstop points under this subfactor is 40 (20 outbound points and 20 inbound points)

(2) Direct or Connecting Service:

(c) For Passenger Level E-G Line Items, the maximum point threshold for nonstop service is 40 (20 points outbound and 20 points inbound). The maximum point threshold for direct or connecting service is 20 points (10 points outbound and 10 points inbound). The total maximum points allocated to an offeror in a minimum direct or connecting service line item is 60 points (40 points for nonstop service and 20 points for direct or connecting service).

(4) Sample Direct or Connecting Distribution Profile:

Below is an example of how points would be allocated for an offer in a domestic line item with a passenger level of E-G with a minimum connecting service requirement:

M.3 METHOD OF

EVALUATION/AWARD FOR

GROUP 1 Subfactor 1 - Timeband/Service Distribution

A. INTERNATIONAL AND

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

CLASS LINE ITEMS

For Passenger Levels E-F, the maximum point threshold for nonstop service is 40 (20 points inbound and 20 points outbound). The maximum point threshold for direct or connecting service is 20 (10 points inbound and 10 points outbound). Points will be allocated for both outbound and inbound flights based on the chart below. Flights above the maximum point threshold will not be counted.

For Passenger Levels E-G, the maximum point threshold for nonstop service is 40 (20 points inbound and 20 points outbound). The maximum point threshold for direct or connecting service is 20 (10 points inbound and 10 points outbound).

Points will be allocated for both outbound and inbound flights based on the chart below. Flights above the maximum point threshold will not be counted.

M.3 METHOD OF

EVALUATION/AWARD FOR

GROUP 1 Subfactor 2:

Average Elapsed Flight Time

In passenger level A-D line items an additional 20 points will be added for any carrier with any nonstop service when compared to a carrier with connecting or direct service. In passenger level E-F line items an additional 5 points will be added for any carrier with any nonstop service when compared to a carrier with connecting or direct service.

In passenger level A-G line items an additional 20 points will be added for any carrier with any nonstop service when compared to a carrier with connecting or direct service. In passenger level E-F line items an additional 5 points will be added for any carrier with any nonstop service when compared to a carrier with connecting or direct service.

M.5 PRICE EVALUATION

FOR GROUP 1

GROUP 1 PRICE/TECHNICAL

TRADEOFF

GROUP 1 PRICE/TECHNICAL TRADEOFF

For Group 1 line items, the price/technical tradeoff process will be used. As stipulated in FAR 15.101-1(c), “this process permits tradeoffs among cost or price and non-cost factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal. The perceived benefits of the higher priced proposal shall merit the additional cost”.

For Group 1 passenger level A-D line items, technical and non-price related factors are more important than price. Award may be made to other than the low-priced offeror where the technical superiority of that offer outweighs the price differential from the lower priced offers and where the price has been deemed fair and reasonable. As proposals become more equal in technical merit, price becomes more important. For Group 1 passenger level E-F line items, technical and non-price related factors are approximately equal to price.

GROUP 1 PRICE/TECHNICAL TRADEOFF

For Group 1 line items, the price/technical tradeoff process will be used. As stipulated in FAR 15.101-1(c), “this process permits tradeoffs among cost or price and non-cost factors and allows the Government to accept other than the lowest priced proposal. The perceived benefits of the higher priced proposal shall merit the additional cost”.

For Group 1 passenger level A-G line items, technical and non-price related factors are more important than price. Award may be made to other than the low-priced offeror where the technical superiority of that offer outweighs the price differential from the lower priced offers and where the price has been deemed fair and reasonable. As proposals become more equal in technical merit, price becomes more important. For Group 1 passenger level E-F line items, technical and non-price related factors are approximately equal to price. As proposals

As proposals become more equal in technical merit, price may become the ultimate determining factor for award.

become more equal in technical merit, price may become the ultimate determining factor for award.