FA8553-19-R-0002_QA_Ver2_24_Apr_19.xlsx

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1. Main Operating Base (MOB) will be Kabul (airfield code HKIA), Forward Operating Locations (FOLs) are unknown (would entail recovery of disabled aircraft).

2. Government Furnished Life Support (GFLS) is provided to the contactor on an "as available" basis and is subject to change as theater directives change. After contract award, if the levels and types of support are lowered to meet expeditionary standards, the contractor will be made aware immediately and details will be negotiated to accommodate both parties. The following reflect current GFLS:

a. US Citizens: Postal Services, Billeting (primary duty location), Common Access Card (CAC), Installation Access Badge, DFAC Access, Excess Baggage, Fuel for authorized Contractor managed vehicles/equipment), Government Furnished Meals, Laundry, Military Issue Equipment (When approved by Contracting Officer), MILAIR, MWR, Military Exchange (if available), Transportation (when approved by contracting officer), Embassy Services (Limited)

b. Other Country National (OCN): Billeting (primary duty location), Common Access Card (CAC), Installation Access Badge, DFAC Access, Excess Baggage, Fuel for authorized Contractor managed vehicles/equipment), Government Furnished Meals, Laundry, Military Issue Equipment (When approved by Contracting Officer), MILAIR, MWR, Military Exchange (if available), Transportation (when approved by contracting officer)

c. Local National: Installation Access Badge, DFAC Access, Fuel for authorized Contractor managed vehicles/equipment), Government Furnished Meals, Military Issue Equipment (When approved by Contracting Officer)

References: FA855319R0002_Final, Page 169 if 201, Section I Proposal Format, Sub-section B. Communications and Section II. Volume Organization, Sub-section A. General.

Discussion: There appears to be a conflict of proposal delivery methods as noted in Section I reference states that (excerpt): "...All communications including the proposal will be accomplished using the following methods:

20. Internet via email and

27. Direct mail yet Section II reference states that (excerpt): "Paper and Electronic" proposal documents are required.

Questions:

1) If electronic submission of proposal if elected by the offeror, paper copies are obviously not included, therefore, if full-electronic submission allowed / compliant (i.e., no paper copies required as noted in Section II, Volume Organization?

2) What is the government's preferred method of delivery - electronic or direct mail as noted in Section I?

3) What are the e-file size limitations for the 5 volumes and will the government allow multiple emails to send each volume separately if file size limitations are exceeded per e-delivery? 1. The RFP clearly states both electronic and paper are required (throughout RFP). Section B describes the two means of communications. Obviously electronic copies can be sent via electronic means. Paper copies will have to be submitted via Direct Mail means as per Section B. Communications.

2. The USG preferred method of delivery is internet/e-mail for electronic copies and Direct Mail for paper copies.

3. E-File size limitations will not be on the USG end; only constrained by the senders system. If multiple files needed to be sent due to senders system limitations, files should be labeled accordingly, e.g., 1 of 3, 2 of 3, etc.

5 RFP, p. 3, CLIN 0001 Reference/Discussion:

Reference: RFP, Page 3, CLIN 0001.

Discussion: The Best Estimated Qty is six (6) and U/I is MO. However in the comment below it states that the CLIN covers the "Initial 120 day phase-in of contractor logistics services...

Question:

Is the CLIN duration six months or 120 days?

Reference: PWS 4.1 Aircraft Availability

Discussion: Note: this is the minimum number of required aircraft and is based on the aircraft physically on-station at HKIA. Appendix H displays a notional ISO/PDM forecast used for determining the number of aircraft on station. The USG will provide revised ISO/PDM forecast schedules as required.

Question:

The referenced section refers to Appendix H to the PWS. However, Appendix H is blank. Will the Government be providing notional ISO/PDM forecast information during the proposal phase?

Reference: PWS 4.1 Appendix E

Question:

Please define WUC and FSL.

Reference: PWS 3.0 U.S. Government Property and Services

Discussion: Baseline U.S. Government-furnished property (GFP) will be provided (see Appendix G). Question:

Appendix G is blank in the PWS. Will the Government be providing data for Appendix G during the proposal phase?

Reference: PWS 3.2.2 Reporting loss of U.S. Government Property

Discussion: The reporting requirement does not change any liability provisions or other reporting requirements that may exist under the contract/order. http://www.dcma.mil/aboutetools.cfm Question:

The link to the e-Tools information returns an ERROR 404 code. Can the Government provide a valid hyper-link?

Reference: PWS 3.4.1

Discussion: If directed by the USG, the contractor shall obtain off-base living facilities and obtain adequate security at the off-base living facility location and travel to/from work area and off-base living facility. Question:

1) Due to significant costs associated with obtaining off-base living facilities and appropriate security, will the Government provide the Contractor an opportunity for an economic adjustment should off-base housing be directed?

Reference: PWS 4.1.2

Discussion: Note: Aircraft will not be placed into a Depot Level-possessed status until a Technical Assistance Request (TAR) is submitted. Question:

Is the TAR associated with a CDRL?

Reference: PWS 4.8.2 Reporting Scheduling Deviations

Discussion: The Contractor shall track the monthly operational requirement against the actual monthly flying hours. Question:

What is the monthly operational requirement per aircraft that the Contractor should plan to?

The monthly operational requirement per aircraft currently fluctuates from day-to-day and the USG deems the data is not required for a response to this RFP.

To accurately establish a Basis of Estimate for cost / pricing information, will the USG provide historical flying hour information for month-by-month, yearly, and total contract please? The current BOE/pricing information request is not based on flying hours. The monthly operational requirement per aircraft currently fluctuates from day-to-day and the USG deems the data (historical flying hour information for month-by-month, yearly, and total contract) is not required for a response to this RFP.

13 PWS 4.9.1 Reference/Discussion:

Reference: PWS 4.9.1 Back Shop Requirements Support

Discussion: The Contractor shall determine and develop back-shop capabilities as required to successfully meet the aircraft availability requirements of this PWS within the constraints of available work space within the MOB or at Bagram Air Base for fuel cell maintenance. Question:

Please confirm that fuel cell maintenance is performed at Bagram Air Base in Iraq.

Reference: PWS Appendix C - Environmental Health and Safety Plan

Discussion: The Environmental Health and Safety Plan will be in compliance with Attachment X and in accordance with applicable local requirements. Question:

Please provide the reference to Attachment x.

1) Will the contractor be assigned USG furnished warehouse space or must the contractor find its own facilities at the airfield?

The objective of this PWS is to support and sustain up to four (4) C-130H aircraft, with priced options for up to 6 aircraft, at the Main Operating Base (MOB) in Kabul, Afghanistan, provide “on-aircraft” maintenance training, and (as needed) provide on-call support at Forward Operating Locations (FOLs).

Questions:

1) Can the USG provide historical and statistical data in reference to hours flown for each aircraft? and the maintenance performed on each aircraft, including major inspections, aircraft records, and aircraft status? 2) Will the name of all FOLs be called out?

3) In the event where contractor personnel are required to deploy to FOLs, which method of transportation can be used? Who will provide billeting and meals? 1. The USG will not be providing current or historical described information for the purposes of this proposal.

2. FOLs are unknown at this time.

3. All aspects of deployment will be negotiated at the required time. To accurately establish a Basis of Estimate for cost / pricing information, will the USG provide historical flying hour information for month-by-month, yearly, and total contract please? The current BOE/pricing information request is not based on flying hours. The monthly operational requirement per aircraft currently fluctuates from day-to-day and the USG deems the data (historical flying hour information for month-by-month, yearly, and total contract) is not required for a response to this RFP. Providing the historical data could result in an unrealistic estimate of future flying hours.

1) May the contractor make use of the USG’s aircraft to transport spare parts for the C-130 fleet?

2) May spare parts be supported by Certificates of Conformity? Or will FAA 8130 forms be required? 3) Will all material used for this contract be warehoused and stored by contractor or will it be housed at a centralized location managed by another entity? 1. No

2. COC or equivalent

1) Will the aircraft engine runs be executed and supervised by the contractor?

2) Will the updates of historical aircraft records be carried out by the contractor?

3) Can an inspection of the aircraft and its records be done before the contract begins?

4) Will the contractor be responsible for the calibration program of tools and equipment?

5) Can the contractor use its own control software to manage the aircraft maintenance program?

6) Will the contractor have access from Warner Robins in order to receive the updates and the latest available issues and TCTO´s or Service Bulletins for the fleet?

7) Will the aircraft maintenance program be USAF 1C-130A-6?

8) Will the contractor be responsible for carrying out scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of the aircraft?

9) Will the contractor manage the aircraft maintenance program and the supply of spare parts directly with the AAF or will this effort have direct supervision from the USG?

10) Will the contractor have total autonomy for the decisions in regards to the ground operation of the aircraft? 1. Yes

2. Yes

3. No

4. Yes

5. Yes

6. Yes

7. Yes

8. Yes, specifically all O level and approved I or D level if required and negotiated.

9. The Contractor will be responsible for all maintenance and spare parts with no direct supervision from the AAF or USG.

10. Yes, within reason and subject to local and worldwide best safety practices.

1) Will the MTLs be the only training materials provided to the contractor?

2) Is there a Program of Instruction (POI) that will be provided to the contractor which matches the MTLs provided? 3) Are there student proficiency tests requirements that the government will provide to validate students have met specific skills to become certified in the for their functional areas?

1. Yes

2. No, If a POI is required by the contractor, the contractor will develop it.

3. No, proficiency tests will be based on standard maintenance procedures combined with MTLs.

27 Attachment 12 Reference/Discussion: Attachment 12 GFP List. Discussion: The document has a section labeled "Use As-Is" with "true" Questions:

1) Does the term "Use As-Is" with "true" mean that the item is serviceable with all required Certificate of Conformance and calibrations completed and with supporting documentation?

2) Does the government have demand history or parts usage data that can be provided to the contractor so an effective supply chain can be established?

3) Will the government support recommended parts purchase and stock levels based on historical data the government can provide to meet AA metrics?

1. The terminology ("Use As-Is" with "true") is a standard column on the required WAWF GFP attachment. All spares for this upcoming effort will be serviceable or will have the need for repair.

2. Current demand history and/or parts usage will be provided to the CLS provider upon award.

3. Yes 28 PWS 4.9 Reference/Discussion: Attachment 2 PWS 4.9 Maintenance, Starting on page 22. Discussion: "The Contractor shall ensure adequate test and GSE equipment are serviceable and support applicable intermediate-level maintenance capabilities." Questions:

1) Is there a calibration lab located at bed down bases for the C-130 aircraft?

2) If there is a calibration lab located near the bed down bases will the contractor be allowed to utilize the services required to support the calibration of tools and test equipment if available? 1. There are no calibration labs associated with this contract. Contractor will be responsible for all calibration efforts.

2. N/A

1) The PWS uses an Example amount of $300 a day for Calculating the AA Performance Incentive. Does the Government want contractors to use this amount or does the government have a separate established amount for this incentive?

2) Since the actual performance incentive is to be calculated and reconciled on a daily, monthly, and yearly basis, how would the Government like contractors to price the associated FFP CLIN 0016? 1. The example is notional, the actual will be determined by the USG NLT contract award. The notional example has nothing to do with the pricing sheet.

2.The actual performance incentive will be calculated and reconciled on the stated basis and has nothing to do with the pricing on CLIN 0016.

The solicitation requires that encrypted emails be used for the submission of the electronic proposal files and for PPQ respondents. However, instructions also state that the following steps are required: "Contact the buyer/Contracting officer via telephone before email containing actual proposal describing email content, quantity and title of any or all proposal attachments.

Also contact the buyer/Contracting Officer after the email to ensure all was received properly." - yet a telephone number is not provided (except for the front page of the RFP SF 1447), but lists "Sender" instead of buyer/contracting officer.

Also, a test call / encrypted email / follow-up phone call was sent on 17 April 2019 to 'john.evans.37@us.af.mil'; 'valerie.toler@us.af.mil' with pre-and-post telephone (voice mails) to the number listed on FOB for the Primary POC (Valerie Toler) - with no reply via email or acknowledgement return call(s). With electronic submission and PPQ submissions (by 3rd parties) hinging upon the use of encrypted emails with prepatory and post phone calls - and with the noted preference to have PPQs into the USG 10 days prior to 6 May 2019, the RFP noted processes and procedures require testing to ensure they are working. Question: Will the USG please provide more detailed guidance on the processes required for submission of encrypted emails - and when tested - will the USG please acknowledge prepatory calls, receipt of test emails, and post calls or revise the guidance for this RFP requirement?

Also, will the USG allow more time for proposal submission in order to test these procedures and allow PPQ respondents to meet the "10 day prior to proposal submission" requirement for PPQ's to be delivered? 1. The USG will not be providing more detailed guidance on submission processes. The USG encourages all trasmitals to be followed up with a phone call. The USG will acknowledge receipt of all test and submittal emails.

2. The proposal response date will be extended to 20 May 2019 via RFP amendment.

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