Combined_Synopsis_Arch_Angel_Amendment_2_(13_Apr_18).pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation H92239-18-Q-0001-0001 Amendment 1

I. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

This solicitation document, H92239-18-Q-0001, is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses that are in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-96, effective 06 November 2017. This requirement is 100% set-aside for Small Business (SBs) and only qualified vendors may submit offers. Quotes received from other than SBs will be rejected. The North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 481219 “Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation”, with a size standard of $15,000,000 dollars. This solicitation is issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.

II. The Government intends to award a single indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to the responsible Offeror whose quote conforms to this solicitation. However, the Government reserves the right to award multiple IDIQ contracts to an east and west coast vendor if it can be made at a fair and reasonable price and is in the Government’s best interest.

III. Guaranteed Minimum. The Government has established a guaranteed minimum of one (1) Arch Angel class for each awarded contract.

IV. Schedule B. Prices shall be listed for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) of this RFQ. The following is a list of the associated CLINs:

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

AMOUNT

Arch Angel MFF Training – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

0001AA 480 Hours Aircraft Support – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty

(40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

0001AB 144 Hours

Vertical Wind Tunnel – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds. The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site.

Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

0001AC 144 Hours Instructor support VWT – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide a Vertical Wind Tunnel instructor experienced with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military training. Provide an estimated twelve (12) hours Vertical Wind Tunnel Coaching. Services for participants of Arch Angel. Quantity is estimated at 144 Hours; average three (3) teams per month for twelve (12) rotations at four (4) hours per team.

(Actual dates will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

0001AD 180 Days Canopy Control (CC) Instructors – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period The Contractor shall provide one CC instructor per team with a total of three teams required per Arch Angel course. Period of instructions will be incorporated into all jumps on the initial five (5) days of training schedule. Instructors must provide in flight canopy instruction. The contractor’s quote will establish the CLIN price by the daily rate of one Instructor (multiplied) per day to determine the CLIN total amount price. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

0001AE 2808 rooms

Rooms

Lodging – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training for up to 54 personnel per monthly rotation. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room.

Minimum of 18 rooms available for 13 days per class. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings.

Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications.

Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

QUANTITY AMOUNT

1st SFC MFF Training – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

0002AA 120 Hours Aircraft Support – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty

(40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

0002AB 18 Hours Vertical Wind Tunnel – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds. The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

0002AC 102

Lodging – Base Year

FFP

Base Ordering Period: The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

Arch Angel MFF Training – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: 01 May 2019 – 30 April 2020.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

1001AA 480 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2019 – 30 April 2020.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

1001AB 144 Hours Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2019 – 30 April 2020.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

1001AC 144 Hours Instructor support VWT – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Vertical Wind Tunnel instructor experienced with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military training. Provide an estimated twelve (12) hours Vertical Wind Tunnel Coaching. Services for participants of Arch Angel. Quantity is estimated at 144 Hours;

average three (3) teams per month for twelve (12) rotations at four (4) hours per team. (Actual dates will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2019 – 30 April 2020.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

1001AD 180 Days

Canopy Control Instructors – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide one CC instructor per team with a total of three teams required per Arch Angel course. Period of instructions will be incorporated into all jumps on the initial five (5) days of training schedule.

Instructors must provide in flight canopy instruction. The contractor’s quote will establish the CLIN price by the daily rate of one Instructor (multiplied) per day to determine the CLIN total amount price. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

1001AE 2808 Rooms Lodging – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training for up to 54 personnel per monthly rotation. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. Minimum of 18 rooms available for 13 days per class. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2019 – 30 April 2020.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

AMOUNT

1st SFC MFF Training – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

1002AA 120 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2019 – 30 April 2020.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

1002AB 18 Hours

Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 1

The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

1002AC 102

Lodging – Option Year 1

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

AMOUNT

Arch Angel MFF Training – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: 01 May 2020 – 30 April 2021.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

2001AA 480 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2020 – 30 April 2021.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

2001AB 144 Hours

Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 2

The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2020 – 30 April 2021.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

2001AC 144 Hours Instructor support VWT – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Vertical Wind Tunnel instructor experienced with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military training. Provide an estimated twelve (12) hours Vertical Wind Tunnel Coaching. Services for participants of Arch Angel. Quantity is estimated at 144 Hours;

average three (3) teams per month for twelve (12) rotations at four (4) hours per team. (Actual dates will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2020 – 30 April 2021.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

2001AD 180 Days Canopy Control Instructors – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide one CC instructor per team with a total of three teams required per Arch Angel course. Period of instructions will be incorporated into all jumps on the initial five (5) days of training schedule.

Instructors must provide in flight canopy instruction. The contractor’s quote will establish the CLIN price by the daily rate of one Instructor (multiplied) per day to determine the CLIN total amount price. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

2001AE 2808 Rooms Lodging – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training for up to 54 personnel per monthly rotation. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. Minimum of 18 rooms available for 13 days per class. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2020 – 30 April 2021.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

1st SFC MFF Training – Option Year 2

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

2002AA 120 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2020 – 30 April 2021.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

2002AB 18 Hours Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

2002AC 102

Lodging – Option Year 2

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

Arch Angel MFF Training – Option Year 3

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: 01 May 2021 – 30 April 2022.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

3001AA 480 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 3

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2021 – 30 April 2022.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

3001AB 144 Hours Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 3 The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2021 – 30 April 2022.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

3001AC 144 Hours Instructor support VWT – Option Year 3

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Vertical Wind Tunnel instructor experienced with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military training. Provide an estimated twelve (12) hours Vertical Wind Tunnel Coaching. Services for participants of Arch Angel. Quantity is estimated at 144 Hours;

average three (3) teams per month for twelve (12) rotations at four (4) hours per team. (Actual dates will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2021 – 30 April 2022.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

3001AD 180 Days

Canopy Control Instructors – Option Year 3

The Contractor shall provide one CC instructor per team with a total of three teams required per Arch Angel course. Period of instructions will be incorporated into all jumps on the initial five (5) days of training schedule.

Instructors must provide in flight canopy instruction. The contractor’s quote will establish the CLIN price by the daily rate of one Instructor (multiplied) per day to determine the CLIN total amount price. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

3001AE 2808 Rooms Lodging – Option Year 3

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training for up to 54 personnel per monthly rotation. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. Minimum of 18 rooms available for 13 days per class. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2021 – 30 April 2022.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

AMOUNT

1st SFC MFF Training – Option Year 3

FFP

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

3002AA 120 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 3

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2021 – 30 April 2022.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

3002AB 18 Hours

Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 3

The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

3002AC 102

Lodging – Option Year 3

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

AMOUNT

Arch Angel MFF Training – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of Performance: 01 May 2022 – 30 April 2023.

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PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

4001AA 480 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2022 – 30 April 2023.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

4001AB 144 Hours

Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 4

The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2022 – 30 April 2023.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

4001AC 144 Hours Instructor support VWT – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide a Vertical Wind Tunnel instructor experienced with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military training. Provide an estimated twelve (12) hours Vertical Wind Tunnel Coaching. Services for participants of Arch Angel. Quantity is estimated at 144 Hours;

average three (3) teams per month for twelve (12) rotations at four (4) hours per team. (Actual dates will be coordinated with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2022 – 30 April 2023.

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

4001AD 180 Days Canopy Control Instructors – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide one CC instructor per team with a total of three teams required per Arch Angel course. Period of instructions will be incorporated into all jumps on the initial five (5) days of training schedule.

Instructors must provide in flight canopy instruction. The contractor’s quote will establish the CLIN price by the daily rate of one Instructor (multiplied) per day to determine the CLIN total amount price. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

4001AE 2808 Rooms Lodging – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training for up to 54 personnel per monthly rotation. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. Minimum of 18 rooms available for 13 days per class. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2022 – 30 April 2023.

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX

1st SFC MFF Training – Option Year 4

The Contractor shall provide the U.S. Army Special Forces Command (A) High Altitude Low Opening/High Altitude High opening Proficiency Training in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Period of

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

4002AA 120 Hours Aircraft Support – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide two (2) each CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of inflight operations, ramped and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL. Location: Requires a military surveyed drop zone. Estimated - forty (40) hours flight time each month. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of Performance: 01 May 2022 – 30 April 2023.

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PRICE

MAX

AMOUNT

4002AB 18 Hours Vertical Wind Tunnel – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14” in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds.

The vertical wind tunnel must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the training site. Review the SOW for

UNIT UNIT

PRICE

MAX

4002AC 102

Lodging – Option Year 4

FFP

The Contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training. The facilities must accommodate 54 personnel with a not to exceed 3 individuals per room. The teams must have access to lodging no earlier than the Saturday preceding the start date of training in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings. Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site, maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs. Review the SOW for more specifications. Period of

STATEMENT OF WORK

For 1st Special Forces Command (A) Arch Angel

High-Altitude-Low-Opening (HALO)/ High-Altitude-High-Opening (HAHO) Proficiency Training Revised 27 March 2018

1. Scope of Work. The Arch Angel Program is a one stop training and sustainment package allowing Special Forces Groups (SFG) the ability to train and sustain a full spectrum Military Free Fall (MFF) capability. The Arch Angel program is intended to sustain High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) and High Altitude High Opening (HAHO) proficiency. The Government requires a 12-day course to include aircraft support and a wind tunnel with a minimum 14 feet in diameter. HALO/HAHO training requires canopy control instructors and vertical wind tunnel coaching instructors as specified in each task order. A projected training schedule will be provided at the time of award. The period of instruction/training for each class will be two (2) weeks with each class beginning on a Monday and ending on the following Friday. There will be one class scheduled each month for twelve months during each period of performance. The initial week will consist of canopy control training on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with daylight jumps conducted during this first week of training. Saturday and Sunday will be available for any days of training missed during the first week due to inclement weather.

The second week of training will be for limited visibility operations.

Base period: 01 May 2018 – 30 April 2019 Option year 1: 01 May 2019 – 30 April 2020 Option year 2: 01 May 2020 – 30 April 2021 Option year 3: 01 May 2021 – 30 April 2022 Option year 4: 01 May 2022 – 30 April 2023

2.1. Aircraft Support.

2.1.1 The contractor shall be on the HQ AMC/A3B Paratroop Commercial Operator List for DoD IAW DoDI 4500.53 and USSOCOM Directive 350-8; Commercial Aviation Oversight Procedures (04 Apr 07).

2.1.2 The contractor shall be DoD approved commercial operators to include aircraft certifications and licenses (Part 135 or part 91 certified in accordance with DoDI4500.53) in accordance with USSOCOM Directive 350-8.)

2.1.3 Provide Two (2) Aircraft: CASA 212 aircraft, or aircraft of comparable capability and aircrew to support MFF Proficiency Training. The aircraft must be capable of in-flight operations, ramped, and capable of nine (9) lifts minimum per day to an altitude not less than 3,500 feet Mean Sea Level for RA-1 static line, and 5,500 feet (MSL) for RA-1/ MC-4 MFF and not to exceed an altitude of 20,000 feet MSL in accordance with the aircraft ceiling limits.

2.1.4 Jump lights (red/green) must be in the cargo compartment for jump master/aircrew coordination.

2.1.5 Seats must be side-facing seats (military style canvas/nylon seats with extended length belts) for up to sixteen (16) combat equipped jumpers per lift.

2.1.6 The aircraft must be configured for static line operations. Static line cables must be permanently installed; temporary installations are not acceptable

2.1.7 There must be intercom communications between the air crew and jumpmaster.

2.1.8 Cargo compartments must be able to accommodate jumpers, instructors, safeties, and portable oxygen console.

2.1.9 Aircrew shall have oxygen systems (portable or permanent).

2.1.10 The contractor must provide oxygen K bottle and fitting NSN-4710-01-138-6900, to facilitate filling of oxygen bottles as needed, if unit is unable to provide bottles and fittings.

2.1.11 Standard VHF/AM radios are required with UHF radio, if available. Aircraft must be configured for day and night MFF operations.

2.1.12 Aircraft aircrew must have wind reading capabilities during the conduct of MFF operations.

2.1.13 All aircrew shall be USA citizens with citizenship verifiable by provision of birth record or passport.

2.2 Aircraft Services

2.2.1 Daily usage shall vary according to training profile requirements, averaging one and a one-half (1.5) to four (4) hours per day.

2.2.2 Jumps must be scheduled for twelve days with two days to be used as down days but can be used as make up days due to weather or aircraft issues.

2.2.3 The cost of the contractor's lodging and per diem as well as the cost of transporting aircraft and aircrew to the performance site shall be included in the firm fixed price.

2.2.4 The first week training sessions shall take place during daylight hours, and during the second week training sessions may take place during daylight and/or periods of limited visibility. Contractor shall have the aircraft ready to support training events.

2.2.5 Back-up aircraft. In case of a change in aircraft or mechanical issues, the contractor must ensure secondary aircraft are ready in 30 minutes and readily available at the training site. The location shall be a privately owned military surveyed drop zone. The Government has projected a maximum Forty (40) hours flight time each month.

2.2.6 Contractor shall be prepared for random, no notice inspections from U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command G3X/Special Programs Aviation Standardization inspection team.

If the contractor fails a portion of the inspection they shall have a back-up plan in place to continue providing MFF services to the unit at no expense to US Government.

2.3. Vertical Wind Tunnel (VWT).

2.3.1 The Contractor shall provide an indoor Vertical Wind Tunnel facility 14 feet in a diameter flight chamber to accommodate all-weather, year round training and able to support personnel and equipment up to 400 pounds. The VWT must be non-mobile and less than 50 miles from the USASOC training site.

2.3.2 The vertical wind tunnel must be available at the training site, or close proximity not to exceed 50 miles.

2.3.3 The VWT must be available for up to twelve (12) hours per monthly rotation during the initial week allotting four (4) hours per team attending. Course hours shall vary. The VWT training shall be blocked and used only for USASOC personnel.

2.4. Instructor Support

2.4.1. Vertical Wind Tunnel Instructor. Instructor shall be familiar with MFF flight characteristics and must have a minimum of one (1) year conducting VWT military coaching. The Government has projected an estimated 144 Hours per year.

2.4.2. Military Canopy Course of Instruction. The Contractor shall provide a custom Military Canopy Program of Instruction (approved by the COR) for use in the Arch Angel POI for up to thirty six (36) students. This POI will run within the Arch Angel POI. The Contractor shall provide three instructors to support the training and must have a minimum instructor to student ratio of 2:1 in the beginning phase of the training working up to a 12:1 ratio to build up the student’s canopy control skills while jumping from the aircraft. The canopy course will be a three (3) to five (5) day course within the ten (10) day Arch Angel course to train and instruct the Arch Angel Teams. This method will be used to enhance the ability, precision, and accuracy of both solo and group canopy air to air formations and landing patterns to further increase effectiveness. Under this particular requirement, the Contractor shall also provide video footage upon completion of each parachute landing for debrief purposes.

2.4.3 The Contractor shall provide a surveyed Drop Zone (DZ) capable of supporting military free fall and static line airborne operations. All labor, materials, facilities and equipment, including but not limited to: qualified staff to properly execute the Arch Angel POI; classroom supplies; classroom, briefing area, packing area and VWT; audio visual equipment, to include HD video recording devices with authorized associated helmets (where required); and to execute canopy control course.

See paragraph 2.4.4 for a list of qualifications, certifications and requirements for the Military Canopy Course of Instruction.

2.4.4 The Contractor will provide to the COR prior to award of any contract all documentation concerning qualification, certification and licenses as listed below. Instructors shall provide a comprehensive course of instruction on canopy control to include the following topics and maintain the following certifications:

- Military Canopy characteristics

- Patterned Flight

- Two-staged flare technique

- Braked approaches

- Flat turns

- Stall recovery

- Advanced landing accuracy

- No-contact proximity flight

- Instructors shall possess the ability to teach, demonstrate, debrief and mentor all aspects of Canopy Control for military free fall parachuting

- Instructors shall be familiar with the current military canopy (RA-1/MC-4) and system container and all ancillary equipment in order to identify any potential safety issues with current military canopies and harness-container systems. This includes the potential for future military systems.

- Instructors shall have demonstrated positive past performance with Special Operations Commands in this capacity and have reported that all training has met or exceeded expectations

- Contractor shall provide 2 way air-to-air communications equipment for all parachutists and be able to provide real-time feedback of performance debriefs while descending under a Ram-Air parachute

- Contractor shall provide high-definition video footage upon completion of course for debrief purposes

- Contractor shall have previous experience with similar type of training with Special Operations Forces personnel to include military freefall and canopy coaching experience (MFFI).

- Contractor shall provide instructors with minimum of USPA "D" license.

- Contractor instructors shall have 300 air-to-air jumps in addition to AFF-I, or MFF-I

2.4.5. The contractor shall be able to provide MFF Proficiency Training Level 1 to maintain the team’s level 1 military free fall capability, up to a night time, full combat load, offset HAHO with unknown, unmarked DZ.

a. Level-1 (Advanced Proficiency) is defined as a current MFF jumper that is able to successfully conduct a night, oxygen, combat-equipment, standoff parachute jump onto an unmarked or poorly lit drop zone using organic and special weapons, internal communications, night vision devices and navigation aids when required. Jumpers conducting advanced proficiency training should integrate navigation systems, communications, body armor, weapons and night vision devices based on the combatant commander's battle focused mission guidance. At this level of proficiency, jumpers are able to deploy worldwide to conduct the full range of MFF infiltrations.

Elements with expired proficiency may regain Level-1 proficiency by completing MFF/HAHO requalification and refresher training IAW ATP 3-18.11 and/or TC 18-11. Elements may maintain Level-1/Advanced Proficiency by conducting the following jumps as part of a continuous 180 day training cycle integrating organic and special weapons, internal communications, navigation systems, night vision devices, and on-board oxygen consoles as part of the culminating jump profile:

S / CE

S / CE /O2

S / CE / N

S / CE / O2 / N

2.4.6 The contractor shall provide MFF Proficiency Training Level 2 to maintain the team’s Level 2 military free fall capability, up to a night time, full combat load, HALO with unknown, unmarked DZ.

a. Level-2 (Combat Deployable Proficiency) is defined as a current MFF jumper that is able to conduct a night, HALO, combat equipment, oxygen jump. This is the Special Operations Forces Baseline Interoperability Standard (SOFBIS) for MFF jumpers throughout the USSOCOM enterprise. Upon completion of a USSOCOM approved MFF course a jumper is considered Level-2/Combat Deployable for 180 days from the date of graduation. If a jumper has not participated in a MFF operation in the last 180 days, requalification and refresher training will be conducted using the current training standards published in ATP 3-18.11 and/or TC 18-11.

Soldiers should not participate in any tactical operations (actual or simulated) requiring infiltration by MFF without meeting baseline currency standards. An element that deploys with 76.

A current Level-2/Combat Deployable capability will retain that level of certification until the end of the deployment. The first O-5 in the chain of command may direct an element to conduct tactical operations if an operational need exists. The Level-2 certification expires upon redeployment and return to home station. Level-2/ Combat Deployable Proficiency may be maintained by conducting by conducting the following jumps as part of a continuous 180 day training cycle:

H / CE

H / CE /O2

H / CE / N

H / CE / O2 / N

2.5. Lodging: The contractor shall provide lodging in support of MFF training for up to 54 personnel per monthly rotation with a minimum of 18 rooms per course. The maximum amount of rooms for an entire year will be 2808 rooms. The team(s) must have access to lodging no earlier than Saturday preceding the start date in order to prepare equipment and/or attend any required briefings.

2.5.1 Lodging must be within 15 miles of the training facility in order to facilitate quick access to the training site to maximize training time, maximize safety, and minimize travel costs.

2.5.2 Lodging must have adequate showers, latrines, heating/ air conditioning, washer and dryer.

Lodging must also provide internet access to facilitate planning purpose for the teams.

2.5.3 Lodging must have separate rooms available for female Soldiers.

2.6. Weather and location

2.6.1 Location of training site must have adequate weather for continuous training. Must be able to provide 10 continuous days of training once the class has started with the intent of having at least 240 jumpable weather days throughout the year.

2.7. Contractor Manpower Reporting

2.7.1 Beginning on October 1, 2013 all new contracts, task orders, and delivery orders above the simplified acquisition threshold that are reported in FPDS-NG, and all military interdepartmental purchase requests and interagency acquisition agreements above the simplified acquisition threshold shall include the statement of work language below. Also include this language in any modifications to existing contracts with a Contract Line Item (CLIN) that includes services provided for requirements in support of, or benefit to, USSOCOM that have a duration of greater than or equal to one year.

2.7.2 Statement of work language:

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for Arch Angel Training via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/

Reporting inputs must be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year.

Contractors may direct questions to the help desk at: http://www.ecmra.mil/.

V. Provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instruction to Offerors - Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM TO FAR CLAUSE 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

1. General Instructions to Offerors

1) Replace paragraph (b) entitled “Submission of Offerors” with the following instructions:

(b) Submission of Quotes. Submit signed and dated offer at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Failure to provide all required documents or information may exclude the quotes from further consideration. Only signed offers submitted on IAW the instructions contained herein will be accepted.

1.1. This is an all-electronic solicitation release. No hard copies will be mailed. These quote instructions are designed to provide general guidance for preparing responses as well as providing specific instructions on response organization, format, content and evaluation under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5. Vendors should include all documents and information requested submitted in accordance with the instructions herein. Noncompliance with the RFQ requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the quote and may result in elimination of the quote from further consideration for contract award. Vendors are cautioned to follow the instructions carefully and are encouraged to present their best technical quotes and prices in their initial quote submission, as the Government reserves the right to make an award based on initial responses received without discussions.

However, the Government reserves the right to hold them.

1.2. Vendors should submit a quote that is self-sufficient and responds directly to the requirements of the RFQ. The quote should be clear, concise, and include adequate detail for effective evaluation. The quote should not simply rephrase or restate the Government's requirements, but rather provide clear and convincing rationale to address how the Offeror intends to meet the requirements of the RFQ. The quote should contain sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate and determine the Offeror’s capability to comply with the requirements identified in the RFQ. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the KO in writing with supporting rationale. The Offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quote, as received, without discussion.

1.3. The Offeror shall provide its quote with a cover sheet that contains the company’s legal name, Cage Code, and DUNS, address and telephone number, name and title of the person authorized to sign and negotiate the contract and obligate the company contractually, offer validation period of ninety (90) days, RFQ tracking number H92239-18-Q-0001, the original date of quote, and acknowledgement of any amendments, if applicable. The original date shall be located in the upper right hand corner of the cover sheet.

1.4. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFQ, concurrence with the Statement of Work, and contract type.

1.5. Post-award Notices and Debriefings. Post-award notices and debriefings will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13.106-3.

1.6. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. Vendors are encouraged to present their best technical quote and costs in their initial quote submission. However, should discussions become necessary, the Government reserves the right to conduct with vendors. Should this occur, a competitive range may be determined and Vendors notified. The competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency.

2.0 Quote Organization and Format:

The quote shall consist of four (4) copies. No hard copies of quotes will be accepted. Quotes should be submitted electronically at the following email address: Shannon.booker@socom.mil and Rowena Godaire, rowena.godaire@socom.mil no later than 1:00 P.M. EST on 26 April 2018. Facsimile submission will not be accepted. Vendors shall provide an offer using the pricing schedule provided in this combined synopsis/solicitation.

The point of contact for this acquisition is SFC Shannon Booker, and he may be reached at 910-432-1119.

Any questions regarding this Solicitation should be directed via e-mail to SFC Shannon Booker at Shannon.Booker@socom.mil and Rowena Godaire, rowens.godaire@socom.mil . The deadline for the submittal of all questions is 12:00 p.m. on 18 April 2018.

2.1. Vendors are required to meet all RFQ requirements, such as terms and conditions and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement will result in a quote being ineligible for award.

2.1.1. Quotes shall be organized into physically separated volumes. Format of the volumes shall be as follows:

a. Page shall be an 8 ½ X 11” sheet of paper. Text size shall be no smaller than what is equivalent to Microsoft Word, Times New Roman, 10 point, uncompressed font. When both sides of a sheet display printed material, it shall be counted as two pages. Letter size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the offeror but must be easily readable.