Responses_to_IFT_Questions_10_June_15.docx

Question 23: What is the anticipated IFT contract award date?

Response 23: The Government does not have an anticipated award date at this time.

Question 24: If the IFT contract is awarded to a non-incumbent, the new Contractor will require time to establish/expand operations, and construct/expand facilities and services. Will the Government provide sufficient time from contract award to implementation to allow a new operation to stand-up?

Response 24: The Government is considering a 6 month period for mobilization.

Question 25: What transition period is the Government considering?

Response 25: The Government is considering a 6 month period for mobilization.

Question 26: Will the Government consider extending the current contract to permit a new Contractor the time to establish an IFT operation?

Response 26: The Government is considering a 6 month period for mobilization.

Question 27: Do current contract requirements mandate the 40% small business participation or will this potentially be a new requirement for this re-competed contract?

Response 27: The Government has not determined the expected small business participation percentage.

Question 28: What is the Government's anticipated timeline for this effort?

Response 28: The Government anticipates a 9-year and six month period of performance

Question 29: What is the government’s anticipated transition period?

Response 29: The Government anticipates a 6 month period for mobilization.

Question 30: Are the general comments from the student evaluation forms available for reference?

Response 30: No.

Question 31: What are the expectations of the Active Duty Instructor Pilot supporting this program?

Response 31: The role of Military Flight Instructors are detailed in the posted draft PWS paragraphs 1.2 a. and 1.2.1.8.2.

Question 32: Has the government formalized the acquisition strategy, and if so what is that strategy?

Response 32: The acquisition strategy has not been formalized

Question 33: How many average flying days per year are currently being executed on the current program?

Response 33: 245

Question 34: Is the Government willing to accept simulator time to reduce the number of flight hours required?

Response 34: No, simulator time may not be used to reduce the number of flight hours.

Question 35: Are aircraft required to be exclusive use to this program?

Response 35: No. However, IAW PWS paragraph 1.2.a., “Civilian students will not be mixed with IFT students in the IFT training environment.”

Question 36: Would the government consider modifying the PWS to establish a date in the future for all aircraft to be ADSB Out compliant? For example, "no later than 1 Jan 2020" to align with the FAA compliance date. Even establishing a more conservative date of "no later than 1 Jan 2019" would allow for early FAA compliance and avoid unnecessary costs earlier in the program.

Response 36: Yes. PWS paragraph 1.2.2.1.10 will be changed to reflect a future date requiring ADS-B compliance.

Update to Questions Submitted by Industry