ISR_PPC__Slides_updated_14_Sep_2015.pptx

Pre-Proposal Conference

ISR TRAINING SUPPORT

Mr. Bill Law, HQ ACC TRSS Capt Nick Masarone, HQ ACC AMIC Capt Maxwell Keller, 16 TRS/ADO

16 Sept 2015

This Briefing is:

UNCLASSIFIED

Headquarters Air Combat Command

Welcome Remarks

Opening Remarks

Introductions HQ ACC TRSS Program Manager Mr. Bill Law HQ ACC AMIC Contracting Officer Capt Nick Masarone

Holloman Government SMEs Maj Ryan Wells – 16th TRS/ADO Maj Steven Niewiarowski- ACC TRSS Det 2 CC Capt Maxwell Keller- 16th TRS/ADO

Attendees

Purpose

Provide:

Industry a review of the contract requirements Clear understanding of solicitation Opportunity to ask questions

Attachment 2

Administrative Sign-in Rest Rooms Emergency Exits Break Room Lunch Misc

Rules of Engagement ACC AMIC/PKB is the POC for information

Remarks and explanations provided at the conference/site visit shall not change the terms of the solicitation unless it is formally amended in writing

All questions must be submitted in writing.

Government is not liable for expenses incurred by offeror’s prior to contract award

Rules of Engagement Communication All questions should be directed to the briefers No recording devices, cameras or cell phones are permitted in the facilities You are not permitted to roam freely in the facilities and/or classified areas

Tours You are not permitted to handle any Government equipment You are required to stay with the group at all times

Schedule Program Overview

Acquisition/Solicitation Overview

Quality Assurance

Solicitation Milestones

MQ-1/9 Weapons System Capabilities

Break

Operations Tour

Lunch

Review Advance Questions

Wrap Up/Submit Questions

Program Overview Goal: Maximize operation effectiveness and combat capability, and to preserve Air Force personnel and material resources. PWS 1.1

TRANSLATION: For RPA training we need you to be the experts in the ground side of airpower and handle all aspects of that because the AF does not have the time or personnel.

Performance Locations:

Holloman AFB,NM March ARB, CA Hancock Field ANGB NY Creech AFB NV

Program Overview PWS tasks:

Provide training for FTU’s at Holloman, Creech, March and Hancock and Nellis through syllabus based JTAC scenario support Develop/Adhere to proposed:

Transition Plan Training Workload Management Plan Range Vehicle and Cell Phone, and Supply Support Plan Quality Control Plan Strike Mitigation Plan OPSEC Standing Operating Procedures Plan (90 days after award)

Program Overview PWS tasks:

Meet Employee Training Qualification Requirements Security Requirements Provide Deliverables and Required Reports

Work Several Optional CLINs incorporated for growth

Programmatic Risks Funding Budget Cuts Labor Costs

Contract Transition Seamless continuation of mission support; no pause

Acquisition Overview Capt Nicholas Masarone Contracting Officer

ACC AMIC/PKB

Nicholas.masarone.1@us.af.mil

(757) 225-2153

Jose Pacheco Contracts Manager Jose.pacheco@us.af.mil

(757) 225-5801

Good Morning, I am, Capt Masarone, the contracting officer for this requirement. Jose Pacheco is the contract manager. So we are the POCs for this requirement. Here’s our contact information which is also available on FBO.

Acquisition Overview

QUICK REMINDERS:

Contracting Office (ACC AMIC/PKB) is the POC for information pertaining to this requirement

Terms of the solicitation and PWS remain unchanged unless it is formally amended in writing and issued by the Contracting Officer

Questions during this conference must be in writing

Proposals due: TBD

Conference minutes will be posted on FEDBIZOPs (http://www.fbo.gov/)

SOURCE SELECTION SENSITIVE

Some quick reminders….Like I previously mentioned any questions related to this solicitation needs to be addressed to myself or Mr. Jose Pacheco. Easiest way is to include us both in email and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an answer.

Additionally, terms and conditions of the solicitation will remain unchanged unless a formal amendment is signed by the contracting officer and posted on FBO. You are responsible for staying abreast of any official amendments posted on FBO. Bottom line, please read in it’s entirety any new documents that are posted on FBO regarding this solicitation. So far we’ve posted the sources sought, draft RFP, and official RFP.

Please make sure you are looking at the official RFP documents. This has the latest and greatest information and will be the terms and conditions the contractor is held to. There has been a few changes since the draft RFP.

Please ask questions if you have them. That is the point of this conference. To give prospective offerors a better idea of the scope of this requirement to help you submit your best proposal.

Simple non-complex and straightforward questions may be asked and answered on the spot. But any question that requires a robust explanation we may ask you to submit those questions in writing. This way we can give you a thorough answer and post it on FBO.

Proposals due not later than 1200 hours on 14 Oct

Acquisition Overview Authority FAR Part 12: Commercial Contracts FAR Part 15: Negotiated Contracts DoD Source Selection Procedures effective 1 July 2011 AFFARS 5315.3 – Source Selection MP, dated 6 Apr 15

Notice to Offerors Sufficient number of Proposals/Competition is expected Government intends to make award without discussion but reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary. Therefore, you are cautioned to submit your best proposal upfront.

These are the acquisition authorities we are utilizing to execute this requirement which is outlined in the solicitation

Government expects adequate competition and intends to make award without discussion but reserves the right to conduct discussions if deemed necessary. Therefore, you are cautioned to submit your best proposal upfront.

Acquisition Overview NAICS Code 611512, “Flight Training” Size Standard $27.5M SDVOSB Set-Aside Contract Type:

Commercial (FAR Part 12) Non-personal services Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Line Items Cost-Reimbursable (CR) Line Items for Travel Services are currently being met by DRS Technical Services (1KU75 cage code)

This is the NAICS code for this requirement.

611512 “Flight Training” with a size standard of $27.5M

This is also a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business Set-Aside

Incumbent is DRS Technical Services

Acquisition Overview Period of Performance

This is a snapshot of period of performance. It hasn’t changed since the draft RFP.

Acquisition Overview Basic CLINS Unit of Issue X001 Holloman Month X002 Creech Month X003 March Month X004 Hancock Month

Travel CLINS Unit of Issue X005 Travel X00501 Creech NTE X00502 Holloman NTE X00503 March NTE X00504 Hancock NTE

Phase-In CLINS Unit of Issue 0006 Holloman Lot 0007 Creech Lot 0008 March Lot 0009 Hancock Lot

Optional CLINS (scalability) Unit of Issue (For Potential Workload Increases) X010 Holloman Month X011 Holloman Month X012 Holloman Month X013 Holloman Month X014 Holloman Month X015 Holloman Month

X016 Creech Month X017 Creech Month X018 Creech Month

X019 Nellis Month X020 Nellis Month X021 Nellis Month

X022 March Month X023 March Month X024 March Month

X025 Hancock Month X026 Hancock Month X027 Hancock Month

This is a snapshot of the CLIN structure

So you have the basic, travel and phase in CLINS on the left side. On the right side are optional CLINS for potential workload increases in the future. Workload Estimates are included in Appendix 1 of the PWS. Please be familiar with that section in its entirety for the workload required at each location. These CLINs will be included in each option year as well with the exception of the phase in CLINs.

Solicitation Review

SF 1449

Ensure all blocks are filled in as necessary Make sure there are no clerical errors

SECTION 2

Ensure all pricing is included (round to nearest dollar) Values add up correctly (Unit Prices X Quantity = Total Cost)

SECTION 6 & 7

Instructions to Offerors are outlined in Section 6 Evaluation Criteria / Source Selection Procedures are defined in Section 7 Ensure reps and certs are submitted and updated in the on-line version (ORCA) and CCR is updated and correct

Please make sure you fill out all blocks on SF1449

If you have any questions please let the contracting office know

Please make sure there are no clerical errors because they extend the acquisition process

Finally please be completely familiar with Section 6 and Section 7 of the Solicitation which are the Instructions to Offerors and Evaluation Criteria. You want to make sure you understand all solicitation requirements and how we are evaluating proposals.

Quality Assurance

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) appointment will be provided to the awardee in writing

COR - ACC TRSS: Mr. Bill Law

Local Government Subject Matter Experts (SME) Identified after contract award

-The COR is Mr. Bill Law and he is the belly button for quality assurance for this contract.

-There are also Subject Matter Experts at each location that keep the COR aware of everything going on with the contract

Notional Milestones

BREAK

MQ-1/9 Weapon System

Capt Maxwell Keller

16 TRS/ADO

Good Morning, I am, Capt Masarone, the contracting officer for this requirement. Jose Pacheco is the contract manager. So we are the POCs for this requirement. Here’s our contact information which is also available on FBO.

MQ-1/9 Weapons System

MQ1/MQ9 Aircraft RPA systems Capabilities Challenges

Giddy Up!

MQ-1/MQ-9 Comparison

2 x Hellfire

MQ-1

MQ-9

2x500 lb LGB A-10 Size

C-172 Size

4xHellfire

Wingspan: 49 FT Length: 26 FT Max Speed: 120 KT Endurance: 24 hrs Max Altitude: 25,000 ft MSL Payload: 300 lbs (2 hard points) Wingspan: 66 FT Length: 36 FT Max Speed: 240 KT Endurance: 20 hrs Max Altitude: 50,000 ft Payload: 3000 lbs (6 hard points)

RPA System Components

Aircraft

Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited USAF WPAFB 08-3909, Dated 30 June 2008 Remote Split Ops Global Combat Capability 80-100% of Combat Capability in the fight 80-100% of Combat Capability in the fight and the ability to share the data worldwide!

AFRICOM

CENTCOM

BEALE

DGS

EUCOM

Creech AFB Training

MCE

& Ops Ctr

AFCENT

SOUTHCOM

PACOM

ANG Support Satellite

From the CONUS, we can control aircraft in one AOR, multiple AORs, SWITCH between theaters as mission/weather dictates and send data anywhere in the world

Receiver “Farm” Fiber Optics

LRE

Predator Video Distribution Network

CAOC

RPA

CAP

Langley

DGS

Capabilities

UNCLASS

Multispectral Targeting System GBU-12 Laser Guided Bomb HELLFIRE Laser Guided Missile Synthetic Aperture Radar

Capabilities: Targeting Pod

Raytheon MTS-A/MTS-B MTS-B 1.5X magnification of MTS-A Extremely accurate laser IR marker EO: Day only IR: Day, night LLTV: Fused EO/IR

Enhanced Imagery with Increased Standoff

LTM

IR WFOV

EO/IR MFOV

EO WFOV

EO/IR/LL NFOV

LRD

Raytheon Multi-Spectral Targeting System (AN/DAS-1A) Twice magnification as Predator MTS-A Extremely accurate laser focus EO: day only 7-Step Optical Zoom 2x, 4x Digital Zoom IR: day, night 3 to 5 micron (med IR) 6-Step optical zoom 2x, 4x digital zoom

MTS A vs MTS-B Comparison

Extremely accurate laser spot IR – Day, Night

EO – Day Only

Fused EO/IR imagery provides detailed picture that shows color, lighting, and IR attributes

GBU-12 Paveway II

Laser Guided Bomb Weight: 510 lb Length: 10.7 ft Diameter: 10.7 in

AGM-114 Hellfire

Laser Guided Missile Weight: 100–108 lb Length: 64 in Diameter: 7 in Capabilities: Ground Attack

Day TV Ultra Wide Field of View 20,000ft AGL, 6 NM

Powerline Transformer

Day TV Camera Narrow Medium Field of View 20,000ft AGL, 7 NM

Narrow Field of View 20,000ft AGL, 7 NM

Ultra Narrow Field of View 20,000ft AGL, 6 NM

Infrared Camera Ultra Wide Field of View

Narrow Medium Field of View

Narrow Field of View

Ultra Narrow Field of View

Ultra Narrow 2X Field of View

Truly a Multi-Role Asset

Precision Strike

Airstrike Control

Urban CAS

DSCA

Convoy Over Watch

Counter-Narcotics

Target Development

High Value Targets

We support diverse missions across the joint/coalition force!

Disaster Relief

24/7 Full Motion Video & Persistent Strike Capability

ISR and CAS currently most used – EXCELLENT AT BOTH

Increasing multi-mission tasks are driving initiatives to expand the envelope for UAS

MQ-9 operations provide persistent FMV in support of the Ground CC objectives while maintaining inherent on call precision strike capability.

MQ-9 can operate in support of surface forces or achieve strategic and operational objectives in a supported role The MQ-9 system will be designed to perform INT in a semiautomatic, persistent, lethal counter-TST role. Predictive battle space awareness (PBA) will focus the search to areas of known or suspected TST activity. Control stations each operating multiple, semiautomatic aircraft will increase target area coverage and minimize TST “hide sites.” The MQ-9 system will employ on-board radar and off-board cueing from wide area search platforms to refine the defined search area to specific potential TST returns. Automated processing algorithms will reduce crew workload by filtering returns to highlight high probability targets and reduce false alarms. Processor databases will permit the mission crew to modify ATC search parameters, allowing the MQ-9 to rapidly adapt to a dynamic tactical situation. The MQ-9 will internally resolve unknown returns through sensor cross cue: EO and IR sensors will provide confirmation and correlation of radar-cued targets in clear weather; tailored modular sensors (e.g., radio frequency ELINT sensors) will correlate radar “hits” when surface weather is inclement. The MQ-9 will automatically compute a targeting solution based on fused sensor data for rapid weapons employment and control station processors will simultaneously compute a constantly updated collateral damage assessment based on MQ-9 position, target location, and selected weapon. As commanded by the mission crew, the system will execute the computed weapons delivery. Post attack, the MQ-9 will revisit the target, levering sensors to ensure adequate damage and executing a reattack if required. Simultaneously, NRT strike video will be broadcast to all echelons of command for further exploitation.

The MQ-9 System may employ its counterland capabilities in the CAS role directly supporting the ground maneuver unit. The requirement for detailed integration with the fire and maneuver of supported forces poses unique challenges; comprehensive situational awareness of support aircraft and friendly and enemy ground force tracking is an essential requirement for this mission. MQ-9 aircrews will employ advanced sensors, laser target markers, laser target designators, advanced situational awareness displays showing friendly force disposition, and advanced machine-to-machine data links to coordinate fires among assets in support of mission objectives. Robust communications are essential in ensuring critical data is securely exchanged between appropriate components, echelons, and assets to effectively prosecute the mission.

MQ-9 mission crews will assist CSAR forces by utilizing fused multi-spectral sensors to geo-locate isolated personnel. It will leverage its endurance, sensors, and communications equipment to monitor survivor status, provide situational awareness updates to the survivor and rescue force, and provide a communications relay capability. The mission crew will locate, identify, and neutralize threats to the survivor through a combination of sensors, organic ordnance, and coordinated attacks with other assets. The mission crew may immediately perform on scene commander (OSC) functions until handoff to an appropriate rescue force commander. The mission crew will utilize advanced machine-to-machine data links to pass near real-time information (threats, survivor status) to CSAR package and command and control (C2) and will monitor and broadcast the recovery operation to appropriate parties.

Video Team Examples

Questions

Giddy Up!

Schedule Program Overview

Acquisition/Solicitation Overview

Quality Assurance

Solicitation Milestones

MQ-1/9 Weapons System Capabilities

Range Operations Tour

Lunch

Review Advance Questions and Answers

Wrap Up/Submit Questions

Q&A

ADVANCED QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

Advance Questions

1. One of the questions that came up in our meetings was in regards to any Union Agreements, Employee Agreements or other Collective Bargaining Agreements in place with the current employees supporting the Air & Ground ISR Training Support task. Can you confirm or deny the existence of any type of agreements? If they do exist, will you be providing copies of the current agreements when the RFP is released?

Answer: Yes. March ANG work is under a Collective Bargaining Agreement. A copy of the agreement will be provided in the official RFP.

2. Is this solicitation considered a new effort, or is there an incumbent? If there is an incumbent, can you share which company is currently doing this work?

Answer: This requirement is currently being met by a centralized U.S. Army, IDIQ Contract. The task order, W15P7T-10-D-D416-0024, was executed off the main contract to meet the customer’s current needs on 19 Dec 2014. The contractor is DRS Technical Services.

3. Regarding the Past Performance Recency evaluation criteria, would the Government consider modifying the definition of Recency (Para 4.1.7.1) from "... active contract performance during the three (3) years preceding the date of issuance ..." to "... active contract performance during the six (6) years preceding the date of issuance.."? We have relevant past performance to offer for this acquisition, but it does fall outside the timeframe of the current definition.

Answer: No. The Government considers these requirements reasonable for this type acquisition.

4. Item No 5001- 5004 on pages 64-66. The solicitation is requesting pricing for a “Six Month Ext”, yet the quantity indicates 12 months.

Answer: Quantity is 6 months. The adjustment will be corrected on the official RFP.

5. Item No’s 5xxx. The solicitation does not provide Item No’s. to accommodate “Increased Workload Options” for the six-month extension. Does the Government anticipate increased workload during this optional period?

Answer: The solicitation will be revised to include “Increased Workload Options” similar to other option years.

6. PWS Para 1.02 states that the places of performance for Holloman AFB are: 5103A/(Timber North, Timber South and CFA); 5107A/K; White Sands Missile Range (Yonder/Yonder South/Lavas/Mesas); 5107 B/C/D/E/F/G/H/J; 5111 A/B/C/D; and Red Rio. Para A1.2.3 of the PWS indicates that the training locations are: 5103B/C (Timber North, Timber South and CFA); 5107A/K (Yonder South); 5111A/B; 5111 C/D; and Red Rio. These appear inconsistent. Would the government please clarify?

Answer: Yes. Para A1.2.3. will be updated to include the ranges identified in para 1.02.

7. PWS 1.03. The PWS states, “Training support includes Initial Qualification, Combat Mission Ready, USAFWS Training and includes advanced reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, weapons, ISR target management, and mission planning and execution.” Does the Air Force mean that the training to be performed includes Initial Qualification, Combat Mission Ready, etc.? Or does the Air Force mean, “The purpose of this program is to support RPA pilots and sensor operators achieve Initial Qualification and Combat Mission Readiness.

Answer: Reworded para 1.03 and will be updated in the official RFP. “The purpose of this program is to support RPA pilots and sensor operators to achieve Initial Qualification, Combat Mission Readiness for formal training unit students. In addition, USAFWS Training includes advanced reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, weapons, ISR target management, and mission planning and execution. Also, this PWS requires support in the development and integration of common operating standards, concepts, technologies, tactics, techniques, procedures, and training through the use of real-time ISR, surface attack, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), Close Air Support (CAS) training scenarios on military ranges where aircrews conduct ISR, simulated attacks, CAS and CSAR on from the aircraft.”

8. The program also supports USAFWS training. These training programs include instruction in advanced reconnaissance and surveillance sensors, weapons, ISR target management, and mission planning and execution.”?

Answer: Yes, IAW para 1.03. Training that is included in the WIC syllabus.

9. PWS 1.04 The PWS states that “This contract is scheduled for one base year (21 June 2016 – 20 Jun 2017) followed by 4 option years.” However, the Item Numbers indicate a base year (Line 0xxx), 4 option years (Line 1xxx through 4xxx), and one optional six month period (Line 5xxx). Additionally, page 108 of the solicitation states: “The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years, 6 months.” Could the Government please clarify for consistency?

Answer: The total period of performance of this contract is 5 years and 6 months if all options are exercised. There is a (1) one year base year, (4) four option years, and a six month extension of services.

10. PWS 1.2.1 (1) - The PWS states the contractor “Provide logistics, equipment maintenance, and services to upgrade, test, operate, maintain and support new and existing Government RPA and manned platforms, systems, subsystems and critical items.” In order to determine labor and costs associated with this effort, would the Government please provide the number of Government RPA and manned platforms, systems, subsystems and critical items that is to be supported?

Answer: Actually PWS 1.2.1 (3) Since the Govt does not know how much and how often this support will be required, offsets will be made to Appendix 1 workload to account for these times at the effected site. If it is deemed necessary to increase workload for this requirement a contract modification will be accomplished.

11. PWS 1.2.1 (1)- The Government states, “Assist the Government in planning, scheduling and conducting day-to-day range operations in support of on-going training activities to include: ground personnel for acting as simulated ISR targets, JTAC personnel for conducting Battlefield Air Operations training activities, and directing aircraft Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) Electro-Optical and Infrared sensors onto ground targets during aircrew training in support of identified Syllabi. (Appendix 2)” Would the following be a more accurate statement of the Government’s expectations, “Assist the Government in planning, scheduling and conducting day-to-day range operations. These day-to-day range operations support on-going RPA pilot and sensor operator training. The assistance entails ground personnel acting as simulated ISR targets and personnel emulating JTACs conducting Battlefield Air Operations and directing aircraft Multi-Spectral Targeting System (MTS) Electro-Optical and Infrared sensors onto ground targets during aircrew training. The training is conducted in accordance with the syllabi listed in Appendix 2.

Answer: Para 1.2.1 (1) is reworded as above to aid in clarification and will be updated in the official RFP.

12. PWS 1.2.1 (3) - The PWS states the services to be provided include, “Provide logistics, equipment maintenance, and services to upgrade, test, operate, maintain and support new and existing Government RPA and manned platforms, systems, subsystems and critical items. Nowhere in the PWS does the Government expand on this set of tasks.

Answer: Since the Govt does not know how much and how often this support will be required, offsets will be made to Appendix 1 workload to account for these times at the

13. PWS 1.2.1 (8) - The PWS states, “Each team will consist of the appropriate number of JTACs and OPFOR support personnel to play the roles required to sufficiently meet the syllabus requirements.” Does this requirement mean that Contractor Support Teams must conform to the specifications stated in A1.2.1, A1.3.1,A1.4.1, A1.5.1 and A1.6.1 during training events in order to satisfy this requirement?

Answer: Yes. Contractors must comply with PWS requirements.

14. PWS 1.2.1 (9) and A1.1.1 - The PWS section 1.2.1 (9) states, “Support full time operational and test scenario development, planning, project management and execution….” And A1.1.1 states with respect to testing and demonstration exercises, “Offsets to normal workload….” Does this mean that all work associated with “full time testing and demonstration exercises” will displace normal syllabi training support and so not require additional support personnel above that required to accomplish the workloads specified in A1.2, A1.3, A1.4, A1.5 and A1.6?

Answer: Yes. Since the Govt does not know how much and how often testing support will be required, offsets will be made to Appendix 1 workload to account for these times at the

15. PWS 1.2.1 (10) and A1.1.2 - PWS Section 1.2.1 (10) states, “Support testing and demonstration exercises by providing test and evaluation expertise….” And A1.1.2 states with respect to testing and demonstration exercises, “Offsets to normal workload….” Does this mean that all work associated with this section’s requirement to support “testing and demonstration exercises” will displace normal syllibi training support and so not require additional support personnel above that required to accomplish the workloads specified in A1.2, A1.3, A1.4, A1.5 and A1.6?

Answer: Yes. Since the Govt does not know how much and how often testing support will be required, offsets will be made to Appendix 1 workload to account for these times at the effected site. If it is deemed necessary to increase workload for this requirement a contract modification will be accomplished.

16. PWS 1.2.1 (11) - The PWS states, “Support development of joint manned and unmanned ISR employment and training standards, relevant products, analysis, and information. Specifically, provide input of ground end-user requirements for the ISR, Close Air Support, Surface Attack, and CSAR mission sets to the Major Command (Air Combat Command) responsible for dictating the training standards.” There is no specification of the workload required to provide this support. Would the Government provide a workload specification for this requirement?

Answer: There is no specific workload to satisfy this requirement. It is the contractors responsibility to ensure their JTACs understand current FTU training procedures.

17. PWS 1.2.1 (12) - The PWS states, “Provide survivor/downed airman support for manned and unmanned platform Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) training, convoy operations and associated ground force activities IAW the Formal Training Unit and Weapons School (26th WPS) syllabi. “Note: Upon request, the contractor shall make available personnel who are available to act on the range and then travel to the crew location to debrief crews of student pilots and sensor operators that had just acted in training scenario. These personnel have historically been the same individuals who conducted the on-range activities.” Does the note mean that there is no defined workload associated with this requirement and that Contractor would provide this support only if there were spare personnel available?

Answer: No. The Govt may request a contractor to travel to the crew location for a debrief of the training mission. If this occurs, offsets to workload will be incorporated, if required.

18. PWS 1.2.1 (14) - The PWS states, “Assist formal training units in planning daily training events, on each of approximately 230 flying training days per year for active duty and 190 training day per year for ANG units and support of RPA training requirements as required.” There is no specification defining this tasking. Would the Government provide a workload specification for this task?

Answer: This work is be part of the Site lead responsibilities per PWS para 4.1.

19. PWS 1.2.1 (15) - The PWS states, “Maintain communications with the applicable FTU and USAF WS scheduling offices and range scheduling office to help facilitate coordination of aligning schedules for range ground support on a daily basis. Assist active duty ground teams in coordinating with RPAs when active duty units are visiting the RPA training or testing squadrons.” There is no specification defining this tasking, e.g., level of expertise, hours of availability to provide support, response time, etc. Would the Government provide a workload specification for this task?

Answer: There is no workload associated with this requirement. Cell phone communications with the base and/or their site management personnel will meet this requirement. This effort will be done in the normal daily course of operations.

20. PWS §1.4.3 - The PWS requests a Range Vehicle, Equipment and Supplies Support Plan outlining vehicle requirements/costs, support equipment/costs, cell phone needs/costs, etc. There are no item numbers provided within the solicitation to provide anticipated costs for these items. Please provide a line item for each base / option period in order to provide associated material costs for these items.

Answer: Prospective offerors shall complete and submit solicitation IAW Addendum to 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors”, Para 9.0. Para 9.1 states “Furthermore the contractor shall fill out and complete Appendix 5 to Section 6 “Pricing Addendum” in it’s entirety. Appendix 5 to Section 6 is a breakdown of the major cost elements to perform this contract. The offerors shall estimate these costs to the best of their ability and shall round numbers to nearest whole number amounts. The total price on Appendix 5 to Section 6 “Pricing Addendum” should equal the total proposed contract price in Section 3 of the solicitation. “ Please read Para 9.0 in attached Addendum to 52.212-1. Addendum is attached with Draft RFP on FBO.

21. PWS 1.4.3 - The PWS states “Range Vehicle, Equipment and Supplies Support Plan. The contractor shall develop and submit this plan concurrently to the CO with their proposal. This plan will have three sections as follows:” This is followed by four sections. Would the Government please clarify number of sections to include?

Answer: Four. A change will be made to the PWS to reflect four sections in the official RFP.

22. PWS 1.4.4 - The OPSEC SOP section refers to Army Regulation 530-1. Does the Air Force intend to use an Army regulation for this program?

Answer: PWS will be updated to delete the Army Regulation 530-1.

23. PWS 1.4.4 - PWS Para 1.4.4 states that the “The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award.” Appendix 5 of the PWS does not include the OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure as a deliverable. Please clarify.

Answer: PWS para 1.4 identifies several plans that are deliverable with the proposal or some period of time after award. Since these plans are one time requirements, they are not included in the Appendix 5.

24. PWS 1.4.5 - The PWS is requesting a strike mitigation plan to be submitted within 60 days of the workforce formally organizing. It is our understanding that one of the sites has already formally organized. In this case, is the Government expecting a strike mitigation plan to be submitted with the proposal?

Answer: Yes.

25. PWS 3.2 - the PWS states that “Except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in this PWS, the contractor shall furnish everything necessary to perform all of training requirements in this contract.” Would the Government please provide a line item for each base and option period in order to provide associated material costs for these items?

Answer: See PWS Para 3.2 for contractor furnished equipment needed to preform PWS requirements. The prospective offers shall submit their pricing IAW Addendum to 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors” Para 9.0. Please read Para 9.0 in attached Addendum to 52.212-1. Addendum is attached with Draft RFP on FBO.

26. PWS 3.2 - The PWS states that “Except for the property and services specifically stated as Government-furnished in this PWS, the contractor shall furnish everything necessary to perform all of training requirements in this contract.” Will the Government consider a plug number to account for the costs of these items?

Answer: No there will be no plug number. See PWS Para 3.2 for contractor furnished equipment needed to preform PWS requirements. The contractor shall submit pricing based on the CLINs structure and comply with Addendum to 52.212-1 “Instructions to Offerors” Para 9.0 in reference to pricing. It is the contractor’s determination and business decision to furnish the necessary contractor equipment to perform all the requirements outlined in the PWS. IAW Para 9.1 of Addendum the contractor is required to complete “Appendix 5 to Section 6 which is a breakdown of the major cost elements to perform this contract. The offerors shall estimate these costs to the best of their ability and shall round numbers to nearest whole number amounts.” Equipment costs for each site are itemized on this Appendix.

27. PWS 3.2.1.2 - Para 3.2.1.2 states that the “contractor shall provide any transportation required to perform this contract. This includes repair materials, maintenance services, registration and licensing.” Is the contractor also responsible for fuel or will fuel be provided by the Government?

Answer: Fuel cost will be done by a cost reimbursable CLIN.

28. PWS 3.2.1.2 - Para 3.2.1.2 states that the “contractor shall provide any transportation required to perform this contract. This includes repair materials, maintenance services, registration and licensing.” If the contractor is responsible for the fuel, please provide a material Item No to include the associated costs.

Answer: See 27.

29. PWS 3.2.1.2 - Para 3.2.1.2 states that the “contractor shall provide any transportation required to perform this contract. This includes repair materials, maintenance services, registration and licensing.” Will the Government consider a plug number to capture fuel and other material costs?

Answer: See 27.

30. PWS 4.1 PWS Para 4.1 states that the “contractor shall provide a Site Manager at each place of performance who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO within 30 days after contract award.” Para A1.2.1 states that “Each team will have a minimum of (1) one JTAC Team Lead, (3) three JTAC training specialists or two (2) JTAC Training Specialist and (1) one Performance Technician.” Could the Government please confirm that the Site Manager and alternate Site Manager are in addition to the team structure of (1) one JTAC Team Lead, (3) three JTAC training specialists or two (2) JTAC Training Specialist and (1) one Performance Technician at the Holloman site?

Answer: Yes. The site manager and alternate site manager may be in addition to the JTAC teams in the field. The contractor should provide how he plans to fill and manage this requirement in the Training Workload Management Plan in PWS para 1.4.2 which will be evaluated by the technical team.

31. PWS 4.1 - PWS Para 4.1 states that the “contractor shall provide a Site Manager at each place of performance who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO within 30 days after contract award.” Paragraphs A1.3.1, states that “each team will have a minimum of a JTAC Team Lead plus three JTAC Training Specialists.” Would the Government please confirm that the Site Manager and alternate Site Manager are in addition to the team structure of a JTAC Team Lead plus three JTAC Training at the Creech site?

Answer: Yes. The site manager and alternate site manager may be in addition to the JTAC teams in the field. The contractor should provide how he plans to fill and manage this requirement in the Training Workload Management Plan in PWS para 1.4.2 which will be evaluated by the technical team.

32. PWS 4.2.3 - The PWS indicates that a JTAC Training Specialist required qualifications include “Previously qualified JTAC with experience after 11 Sept 2001.” Would the Government please confirm that experience after 11 Sept 2001 is to be military experience after 11 Sept 2001?

Answer: The JTAC experience can be either active duty military, guard, or reserve after 9/11 or have been actively supporting the military in a JTAC role as a civilian. Change will be made to PWS prior to official RFP

33. PWS 4.3 – PWS Para 4.3 states that the “Contractor shall be required to travel regularly to interface with Government representatives. Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge.” Would the Government consider a plug number to capture all anticipated travel costs?

Answer: Government directed travel will be captured with a NTE amount. The government will provide a plug number at contract award. Offerors shall not submit pricing for any of the travel CLINs in the solicitation (x005 CLINS).

34. PWS 4.3 - PWS Para 4.3 states that the “Contractor shall be required to travel regularly to interface with Government representatives. Costs for transportation may be based upon mileage rates, actual costs incurred, or a combination thereof, provided the method used results in a reasonable charge.” If the Government does not provide a plug number for travel costs, would the Government please provide a detailed listing of all associated travel requirements in order to accurately price travel requirements.

Answer: This is an unknown cost and is supported by the contract travel CLIN. The Govt will approve any reasonable travel associated costs that are required. In addition, the Govt will pay for any directed contractor travel. If this travel reduces required manning at a site, a workload offset will be provided.

35. PWS 4.5.1 - PWS Para 4.5.1 states that the “contractor will have SECRET safeguarding capabilities not to exceed two (2) cubic feet.” Would the Government please confirm that this is indeed a requirement for this contract?

Answer: Sentence in Para 4.5.1 “the contract will have secret safeguarding capabilities not to exceed 2 Cu Ft” will be deleted from the PWS.

36. PWS 4.8.1 - PWS Para 4.8.1 states that “Academic, training device and support shall normally be scheduled between 0400 hours and 2200 hours Monday through Friday, exclusive of Federal legal holidays (paragraph 4.4.2.).” Federal Holidays are provided in Para 4.8.2. Would the Government please clarify?

Answer: PWS corrected to Para 4.8.2

37. PWS A1.1.3 - The PWS states, “The contractor will support all scheduled training IAW paragraph 4.7.” Section 4.7 discusses Government rights to deliverables. Section 4.8 discusses hours of operation. Does the Government actually intend to reference Section 4.8?

Answer: Yes. PWS reference changed to para 4.8.

38. PWS A1.5.1 - PWS Para A1.5.1 states that “each team will have a minimum of a JTAC Team Lead plus a JTAC Training Specialist” at the March ANG site. This appears inconsistent with the all other site support requirements. Could the Government please confirm that a team consisting of only a JTAC Team Lead plus a JTAC Training Specialist is sufficient to support the March ANG requirements?

Answer: Yes. This team makeup is correct for the March site. It will be a total of three personnel per team vs four.

39. PWS A1.5.1 - PWS Para A1.5.1 states that “In each scenario the contractor will supply the as a minimum, the required teams.” Sentence appears incomplete. Please clarify.

Answer: Sentence is deleted.

40. PWS A1.6.1 - PWS Para A1.6.1 states that “Each team will consist of a JTAC Team Lead and three JTAC Training Specialists which will be scheduled IAW para A1.1.3.above plus 1 additional JTAC Supervisor to cover PMATS events or JTAC Supervisory duties in the FTU Operations Center.” Would the Government please confirm that the JTAC Supervisor is the same requirement as the Site Manager required per Para 4.1 of the PWS.

Answer: The Site manager and the JTAC supervisor as described in para 1.6.1 may be the same person. The contractor should describe how they will meet this requirement in their Training Workload Management Plan.

41. PWS A1.4 - PWS Para A1.4 states that training support is required for the Weapons School on an as needed basis for CSEL radio x 2, all survivor signaling devices, PRC-112G x 2, Remote control targets, TAC kits required to participate in Digitally-aided CAS fight, Fake MANPADs/AK-47s for weapon PID training, Familiarity with CAF/SOF integration TTPs, and FAC/FIAC OPFOR TTPs. Would the Government please confirm that the materials necessary to conduct this training will be provided as GFE as the current list of GFE in Appendix 4 does not align with these requirements?

Answer: Yes. GFE list will be updated to reflect this.

42. PWS A1.4 - PWS Para A1.4 states that training support is required for the Weapons School on an as needed basis for CSEL radio x 2, all survivor signaling devices, PRC-112G x 2, Remote control targets, TAC kits required to participate in Digitally-aided CAS fight, Fake MANPADs/AK-47s for weapon PID training, Familiarity with CAF/SOF integration TTPs, and FAC/FIAC OPFOR TTPs. If not provided as GFE, will the Government consider a plug number for material to accommodate the procurement of required items to support this training?

Answer: No. These costs should be priced and included in the Firm Fixed Priced CLINs to provide service at each location.

43. Solicitation Pages 84, 98 and 105 - The Government states:

P. 84 c. (iii) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

P. 84 d. (iv) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

P. 98 (k) Certificates regarding exemptions from the application of the Service Contract Labor Standards. (Certification by the offeror as to its compliance with respect to the contract also constitutes its certification as to compliance by its subcontractor if it subcontracts out the exempt services.)

P. 105 (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

P. 105 (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

These requirements appear to be in conflict. Please clarify the application of these provisions to this solicitation.

Answer: The clauses listed on page 84 are only applicable if checked by the contracting officer. The clauses mentioned above on pages 84 and 98 are not checked therefore determined not applicable. The Service Contract Act does apply therefore the clauses on page 105 do apply to this solicitation/contract.

44. PWS Section 2 Service Summary Table Performance Objective (4) - The Government states, “Supports teams are in place with all required support equipment and prepared to support training a minimum of 97% of the scheduled monthly events. (paragraph 1.2.1 & Appendix 1).” Does this requirement mean that Contractor Support Teams must conform to the specifications stated in A1.2.1, A1.3.1, A1.4.1, A1.5.1 and A1.6.1 during training events in order to satisfy the 97% criterion?

Answer: Yes.

45. Appendix 6 - Range charts were embedded into the document. However, when the PWS was converted to a .pdf document these embedded documents are no longer available. Would the Government make the embedded .pdf document available separately?

Answer: Yes, Government will provide separately.

46. All Documents - In order to ensure that Contractor submits a fully compliant submission, we shall create a compliance matrix. It is easier to create a compliance matrix when starting with Word versions of documents rather than .pdf versions. Would the Government provide Word versions of documents as well as .pdf version.

Answer: Yes, Government can provide Word version of documents.

Wrap-Up Please submit written questions at the end of the day.

POCs for all information pertaining to this requirement are:

Capt Nick Masarone – Contracting Officer nicholas.masarone.1@us.af.mil Mr. Jose Pacheco – Contract Manager jose.pacheco@us.af.mil

Thank You For Attending

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Undergraduate RPA Training (Pipeline) RPA Initial Flight Screening

(RFS)

2 months Pilot Fundamental Skills 39 hours flight time RPA Instrument Qualification Course

(RIQ)

Aircrew Fundamentals Course

(AFC)

6 days Aircrew Culture Basic Sensor Operator Course

(BSOC)

Train Full-motion Video, Sensor Basics / Analysis Simulator only – 49 hours Instrument Check Ride 4 weeks

2.5 months 6 weeks Tactical / Theatre Ops: weapons, threats, sensors, ATO/SPINS, comms, ISR basics 110 hours academics 4 Labs/Missions RPA Pilots

MQ-1/9

Formal Training Units

Legacy Pilots 2-6 months

RPA

Fundamentals Course

(RFC)

RPA Sensor Operators

ACC/AFSOC/

AFRC/ANG

International OPS SQs

Pilot Manning Balance Mar 11: Crossflow Board Results 477 of 544 officers recat to RPA 412 were volunteers 67 non-recat will flow out when able

Requirement for the right mix of trained aviators

Cross-flow board results:

10 UPT pilots volunteered to stay (2%) 60 RQ-4 pilots were recategorized (13%)

Notional MQ-1/9 RegAF Inventory UPT FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 94 179 279 229 129 29 0 0 0 11X Crossflow FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 290 384 284 241 321 302 193 106 38 TAMI-21 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 40 40 40 40 40 37 25 21 20 18X FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 0 17 77 223 398 573 748 839 909 11/12U Recat FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY17 36 36 136 270.5 280.5 313 313 313 312

Contract Failure Poor radio communications Poor execution Misunderstandings Lack of syllabus knowledge Lack of teams to cover events Lack of full teams Use of old/wrong techniques Repeated mistakes

Your Challenges The range environment Management of personnel Daily scheduling Information currency and dissemination

Daily ISR Team requirements

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