Contractor Questions and Government Answers - 21Jul23.doc.pdf

Aircraft Fleet Services and Aircraft Wash and Corrosion Control Services Solicitation # FA8601-23-R-0023 Contractor Questions and Government Answers Dated: 21 July 2023

Contractor Question 1:

Referring to Section II, Aircraft Fleet Services 5.1 Appendix 1 Estimated Workload Data, A.1.1.2 C-17 Service Needs – Average Totals Per Month: (I have included a table similar to the PWS for your review – see below).After reviewing our historical data, the averages for 1.) In Flight Service (Final Fleet) Local Set Up, 4. (De-Fleet) Locals, and 6. Lavatory Service – Lav, have shown to exceed (80) services per month in a given year. Can you please clarify the totals posted to section A.1.1.2 of the PWS Table Titled C-17 Service Needs – Average Totals Per Month?

Government Answer 1:

The numbers have been updated in the Performance Work Statement, please refer to Section II, Aircraft Fleet Services 5.1 Appendix 1, Estimated Workload Data, A.1.1.2, to reflect a more accurate average for services. These are all approximations and do not reflect increase OPS-tempo.

Contractor Question 2:

Under section 1.1.11 Transient Alert Aircraft, in the circumstance that a transient service is scheduled but canceled at the last minute, can the contractor request a cancellation fee or request reimbursement for hour lost when scheduling the cancelled service?

Government Answer 2:

The contractor may dispute costs incurred due to a cancellation with the transient alert aircraft.

Contractor Question 3:

Under section 3.2.4 Employee clearance requirements, the PWS references a minimum classification level of “SECRET”. Will there be a DD 254 form provided for this clearance requirement?

Government Answer 3:

All security clearance requirements will be conducted by contractor. A trusted agent will ensure they have a clearance in DEERS and issued a CAC and Line badge for line access.

Service Monthly Average for Fleet

1. In Flight Service (Final Fleet) Local Set

Up 16 a month

2. In Flight Service (Final Fleet) X/C Set Up 14 a month

3. Flight Crew Meals 80 a month

4. (De-Fleet) Locals 16 a month

5. (De-Fleet) Cross Country 14 a month

6. Lavatory Service - Lav 30 a month

7. ATGL Loaded for Mission 5 a month

Service Monthly Average for Fleet

1. In Flight Service (Final Fleet) Local Set

Up 36 a month

2. In Flight Service (Final Fleet) X/C Set Up 24 a month

3. Flight Crew Meals 80 a month

4. (De-Fleet) Locals 36 a month

5. (De-Fleet) Cross Country 24 a month

6. Lavatory Service - Lav 80 a month

7. ATGL Loaded for Mission 5 a month

Contractor Question 4:

Can Subfactor 6 – Mission Essential Plan be excluded from the page count as well?

Government Answer 4:

Yes. Addenda to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Mar 2023), Section 3.1 Page Limitations, has been updated to reflect “Limit to no more than 10 pages total **Environmental Spill Plan, Safety Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Mission Essential Plan are excluded from this page limitation**.