IPT Consolidated RFI_PWS Responses v1.0.pdf

Initial Pilot Training (IPT) Performance Work Statement (PWS) Review

ITEM SOU

RCE

TYPE

(C/M/S

/A)

PAG

E PARA LIN

E COMMENT RATIONALE

DECISIO

N (A/R/M)

RATIONALE

LEGAL

REVIEW

1. PWS C 26 1.14.3 3,4 Delete window requirement in each lodging room Reduces design/build costs M The Government will remove the window requirement from section

1.14.3 of the

PWS.

2. PWS A 6 1.2.1.

21.2.1

.2

1 Numbering seems to be off. Should this be

1.2.1.2 or other? Numbering is off on pages 6 and 7

Please correct or clarify requirement, and numbering for this and following paragraphs as required.

A Paragraph numbering has been corrected.

3. RFI Will all suggested PWS/CRM comments submitted by bidders prior to or with the RFI response be made known to all bidders?

By not releasing bidder data to other bidder’s could assist in generating more candid comments to achieve greater efficiency, production, and

ROI.

A Yes. The Government will consolidate all

PWS/CRM

comments and release to industry via Sam.gov.

4. PWS C 16 1.2.11 1 Does the Government have any restriction in using Diamond Aircraft for IPT training

Despite Chinese ownership of Diamond Aircraft, the portfolio of Diamond Aircraft have been certified for use by the FAA and is extensively used throughout the United States as a preferred training aircraft due to performance, cost, and availability.

A The Government does not have any restrictions using Diamond aircraft to train USAF pilot candidates.

5. PWS

RFI

Ques tion

S 17 1.2.12

1.2.c 1.2.2.

1.2.2.

1.2.2.

1-2 Simulator requirements are eluded to in several places throughout the PWS and in the RFI. Is the govt going to mandate sim hours in the syllabi or delete the references to sim hours and pursue 100% full live-fly courses?

Or, is the govt going to evaluate the use of sims on a solution by solution basis? It is unclear what the govt intends to require for sims right now.

Requesting requirements clarification

M The purpose of the IPT program is to ensure that all pilot, CSO, and RPA candidates are trained IAW the CFR, Title 14, Part 141 or 61, syllabuses

TYPE

(C/M/S

/A)

PAG

E PARA LIN

E COMMENT RATIONALE

DECISIO

N

(Appendix A-X) and Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA)

regulations. Per PWS paragraph 1.2.12, the default requirement is for training to be conducted with flight time in the aircraft. If the vendor desires to utilize simulators for training, this will be considered by the Government on a case-by-case basis.

6. RFI S 1 Purpo se

D There is not a Phase-in or Mobilization section discussed within the PWS. Is the govt considering a 12 month mobilization period based on the upscope in requirements?

Mobilization period will drive a vendor’s method to manage construction and aircraft procurement timelines, which ultimately impact pricing.

M The Government intends to evaluate mobilization as a Technical factor.

Consideration will be given to those who can mobilize at a faster pace.

Environmental Analysis will also be considered since it will impact mobilization windows.

TYPE

(C/M/S

/A)

PAG

E PARA LIN

E COMMENT RATIONALE

DECISIO

N

7. RFI S N/A Questi on 14

N/A How is the govt going to transition from the current program to the IPT syllabus? Will it be in phases or will students finish their hrs at Pueblo then transition to the new IPT location to finish the enhanced syllabi?

Allow the vendors to plan for the correct student load for mobilization period

A The purpose of the IPT program is to ensure that all pilot, CSO, and RPA candidates are trained IAW the CFR, Title 14, Part 141 or 61, syllabuses (Appendix A-X) and Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA)

regulations.

There will not be an IPT syllabus for the PPC, IR, and MEL portions of this contract; only for CSO and RPA. Students attending current programs will not transition into IPT.

8. RFI S N/A Q 20 N/A Will the govt provide the USAF personnel IT equipment approved to access govt networks or will this have to be contractor provisioned?

IT gear with appropriate configuration for access to USAF networks should be provided by a govt source, managed by a USAF NOS, etc.

R The Government does not have an IT requirement for this effort, reference PWS para. 1.7 and

1.13 for listed requirements.

9. RFI S N/A Q22 N/A Can the govt redefine IOC vs FOC. They are unclear and essentially can be read as the same.

IOC could be “ready to accept NLT 50% of required student numbers for each syllabi. FOC defined as at

M The Government’s Acquisition

TYPE

(C/M/S

/A)

PAG

E PARA LIN

E COMMENT RATIONALE

DECISIO

N

IOC could be “ready to accept NLT 50% of required student numbers for each syllabi.

FOC defined as at 100% student numbers accepted in each syllabi to meet required student production rate”

100% student numbers accepted in each syllabi to meet required student production rate”

Strategy is being discussed internally currently. When ready for public release, it will be published on SAM.gov.

10. PWS C 25 1.3.21 4 IDMT – this is the first time medical is mentioned in the USAF manning contingent.

Can the govt define this role, responsibilities and clarify if this office will be required?

Need to know if this is in addition to the office spaces for the 10 USAF bodies.

M The IDMT, if deemed to be needed in place by the Government, will be part of the up to 10 USAF bodies requested under para. 1.2a of the

PWS.

11. PWS C 25 1.3.21

4 Will the contractor be responsible for providing medical kits for IDMTs? Will the govt provide a list of equipment and will this be cost reimbursable?

Vendors need to understand what the requirement is here.

M The Government does not have an IDMT kit requirement for this effort, reference PWS para. 1.13 for listed

12. PWS S 20 1.7 N/A Will the USAF contingency be required to have govt network access from the training location? If so, will the govt be responsible for managing all IT security requirements for the USAF contingent?

Vendors need to understand network requirements for staffing purposes.

M The Government does not have an IT requirement for this effort, reference PWS para. 1.7 and

1.13 for listed

13. PWS S N/A N/A N/A The running track requirement is no longer in the PWS. Is the govt’s intent to drop that requirement for IPT?

Vendors need to provide the govt with accurate pricing

A The Government has removed the running track

TYPE

(C/M/S

/A)

PAG

E PARA LIN

E COMMENT RATIONALE

DECISIO

N requirement, reference PWS para. 1.13.3 for listed requirements.

14. PWS S 44 A-4 All row s

The plans identified in Appendix A-4 point to contract references that refer industry back to Appendix A-4. These plans need to be defined to reflect requirements.

All of these plans can impact pricing resulting in low offers that do not adequately address requirements.

R The plans identified point to a contract reference as a requirement.

Appendix A-4 is listed as reference to state when certain plans are due and how often they are reviewed and/or updated. The Government is open to utilizing the Vendor’s template and/or commercial standard.

15. RFI A N/A N/A N/A Will this recompete be structured same as the incumbent?

Clarification M The Government’s Acquisition Strategy is being discussed internally currently. When ready for public release, it will be published on SAM.gov.

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