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RFP Section Question
| PWS Apps. 1-3 |
| In order to better understand the complexities of this operation and to assist with the optimization of aircraft selection and usage, will the Government provide historical data for the past 2-5? |
We have historical hours’ data, but this is not consequential to the bid. Bidders should bid based on the hours/miles/requirements of the RFP. We do not have historical usage data (average personnel or cargo transported)
| PWS Appendix 2 |
| What is the estimated utilization in flight hours for these aircraft? |
Estimated usage is the range of hours/miles in the RFP.
Will Government provide all LZ measurements and approach distances?
See Attached
| PWS Appendix 3, Section 1.1 |
| Will the Government provide written training and qualification standards/requirements for the fuel laborer and technician? |
No. Training standards are up to the provider. Technicians must be properly trained to use the equipment the bidder intends to utilize. As the government does not know what equipment or processes are being proposed, the government cannot specify training standards. Training standards are those required by industry, insurance, and local/federal statutes based on the equipment and processes proposed.
| PWS Appendix 3, Section 1.1 |
| Can properly trained and certified flight crew perform duties as fuel laborer and fuel technician? If not, can the Government please provide the rationale behind this ruling? |
Yes. It is up to the contractor who does the fuel handling. As long as they are properly trained to handle the equipment, and does so safely within the proposed operational concept. For example. A one pilot aircraft could use the pilot as a fuel technician if properly trained, and the helicopter is shut down during the defueling/refueling process. However, one pilot could not do so if the proposed operation expects the aircraft to remain running while operations are being conducted.
| PWS 1.5.1 |
| Does the Government intend to assess a reduction to the Base Fee under the following circumstance: If an aircraft is unavailable for any reason for more than 48 hours, but the contactor’s scheduled reliability rate is greater than or equal to 95%. |
Yes. There are two aspects to the question. One is being on time, the second is availability. You are expected to be on time rate AND be available 24/7/365. If you are on time 95% of the time, then the standard is met. If you are available 24/7/365, then the standard is met. When you are not available for longer than 48 hours, then the gov’t will not pay the basing fee for the full time of unavailability (this has nothing to do with whether or not you are scheduled to fly during that period.) The basing fee is for you to be available on station, regardless of utilization rate.
| PWS 1.5.1 |
| Is there any performance criteria other than not meeting the 95% scheduled reliability rate that would trigger the Government to assess a reduction in Base Fee.” |
95% reliability does not affect basing fee. Failure to meet 95% is reason for termination. It does not affect the basing fee. Basing fee is affected by availability.
| Appendix 2, Section 3.1 |
| The government designates 24/7 capability with 12-hour duty days. Does this mean the aircraft and crew must be continually available on a 24/7 basis? |
YES – except for maintenance or as described in the PWS.
Or does that mean that each aircraft and crew will be required to be available for tasking for a 12 hour duty day that could be scheduled anytime during a 24 hour period?
NO
The aircraft and crew are being paid to be on station 24/7. However, they are not being paid to be in a state of continuous “alert” or “standby”. Crews will normally be provided 48hrs notice for flying. Flying without 48hrs notice is by exception for emergency or critical unplanned maintenance. When these exceptions occur it is up to the airlift contractor and O&M contractor to arrange flying times so that they meet crew duty day requirements.
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