RFP QUESTIONS 9-21-2010.docx

Vendor Questions on RFP PWS Paragraph 4.12.2; ATRS weekly aircrew/controller meeting when qualified Contractor crewmembers (maintenance personnel) only fly “5-6 times” annually. Does the government want the maintenance personnel pulled from the job to attend weekly aircrew/controller briefings on a weekly basis or as required to support mission parameters?

Answer: The requirement to attend the weekly 82 ATRS aircrew/controller meeting is deleted. Change reflected in RFP Amendment 0002, Appendix A, PWS Revision 1, dated 22 Sep 10.

ITO Table 2-2, Proposal Organization; The Cost/Price Volume IV references paragraph 6.2.6 for “6 – Copy of Model Contract Schedule of Supplies/Services”. Paragraph 6.2.6 does not exist.

Answer: On page 4 of ITO Change table to read as follows:

Item 6 under Volume IV Cost/Price to;

Unlimited

Change reflected in RFP Amendment 0002, Attachment 3, ITO Revision 1, dated 22 Sep 10 ITO Paragraph 7.1 Model Contract/Representations and Certifications – “… The Offeror’s proposal shall include a signed copy of the Model Contract (SF 1449) containing the data required by paragraphs 7.1.1 through 7.1.7.” Paragraph 7.1.7 does not exist.

Answer: Change last line of paragraph 7.1 to read “….7.1.1 through 7.1.6. Change reflected in RFP Amendment 0002, Attachment 3, ITO Revision 1, dated 22 Sep 10 ITO - 6.3.5 Management Reduction “If estimated costs to perform the proposed effort have been decreased due to a management decision, provide a summary of the reduction by major cost element summary. Also provide complete rationale for the reduction.”

What is the government asking and why?

Answer: In order to determine the reasonableness of the proposed price, the Government must understand the costs used to develop the price. If the Offeror makes "a management decision" to reduce a cost element below the normal level used for estimating costs, this decision needs to be identified and explained. Since unreasonably low or high prices may be cause for eliminating a proposal from competition, the Government needs to understand that a price may appear low as a result of "a management decision."

PWS Attachment E indicates two different types of Telemetry antenna systems referencing Aircraft 047 only. Have both aircraft been modified with the new Telemetry system?

Answer: Disregard all notes with reference to “Aircraft 047 only” (notes 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 13, and 16). Notes referencing “Aircraft 048 only” apply to both aircraft (notes 5a and 7a). Both aircraft have been modified with the new Telemetry System.

Information to Offerors paragraph 4.2.5 states:

4.2.5. Subfactor Three: Mission Systems Logistic Support

The Offeror shall provide an approach for Mission Systems Logistics Support for the E-9 CLS program. As a minimum, the approach shall provide the following essential components:

(a) Written verification of the proposed mission system maintainer’s qualifications and experience and written verification from the candidate stating intentions to work for the Offeror if awarded the E-9 contract. (PWS: 4.1.3) We are currently attempting to acquire such information but have been turned down once from the incumbent. Would the Government consider relaxing this requirement?

Answer: No, the Air Force will not consider relaxing this requirement. The Mission systems maintenance personnel candidate must meet one of the minimum qualification and experience levels in paragraph 4.1.3.1, Intermediate Mission Systems Maintenance Personnel or paragraph 4.1.3.2, Organizational Maintenance Technicians, as appropriate.