Questions_asked_for_Solicitation_as_of_25_April.pdf

Q&A for Arch Angel H92239-18-Q-0001

1. Is this a new requirement or is there an incumbent vendor? If available, can you please send along the incumbent contract number?

Answer: This is requirement is being re-competed. The incumbent Contract Number is H92239-12-D-0005.

2. I just wanted to ask if there is an incumbent contract or contractor associated to the requirement. If any, please provide the contractor's name and contract number.

Answer: The incumbent contractor is:

Wild Horse West Parachute Center, INC., 4900 N Taylor St. Eloy AZ 85131 Contract Number: H92239-12-D-0005

3. 2.1.10 Is the vendor providing oxygen at no cost?

Answer: In accordance with SOW section 2.1.10, the contractor must provide Oxygen K bottles.

4. 2.4.2 Are you looking for 18 instructors per course with a 2:1 ratio?

Answer: We are not looking for a 2:1 ratio for the classroom portion of the training. The 2:1 student to instructor ratio is for the jumps out of the plane. Section 2.4.2 of the SOW has been updated to “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.”

5. Is it a five day course or a three day course?

Answer: The entire Arch Angel course is a 10-day course max. Within the 10-day course the team/teams will require a 3-day or 5-day canopy course. The canopy course length is based on how experienced the team members are in their canopy control. The length difference of 3 to 5 days of canopy instruction will be determined by the need of the team during their training.

6. 2.4.4 Could you let me know why you are using D License non instructors in an instructional role? Wouldn’t it be better to use either an AFFI or an MFFI?

Answer: The SOW has been changed to reflect the need of only having an AFF-I or an MFF-I type instructors.

7. Would it be acceptable to use the groups existing air to air communications so they are familiar with the gear?

Answer: The government will provide its own radios to communicate with the team members.

The instructors must have the ability to sync their radio equipment with the teams.

8. Are the instructors packing for themselves?

Answer: Yes the instructors will pack their own parachutes.

9. If the instructors are qualified to do so will they be allowed to jump the groups gear?

Answer: No, the instructors (contractors) will only be allowed to use their own commercial equipment.

10. 2.4.5 & 2.4.6 Are you wanting the vendors instructors to plan and help execute Level 1 and Level 2 proficiency for the teams or is the vendor only providing the support and logistics for the teams to achieve this on their own?

Answer: In accordance with 2.4.5 & 2.4.6 the contractor instructors shall provide MFF Proficiency Training for level 1&2. The contractor shall provide the support and logistics to meet this requirement.

11. 2.6 lodging – If we have larger rooms that accommodate more than three but no more than eight comfortably is this acceptable?

Answer: The government will accept alternate quotes for lodging accommodations however, it reserves the right to determine if the alternate solution is acceptable. Please ensure that descriptive literature is provided for evaluation and that the price quote is adjusted to accommodate the number of rooms required to support all personnel and equipment at a daily rate.

12. It says you are wanting 216 rooms – 18 Rooms for 13 days, wouldn’t that be 234 rooms?

Answer: Yes the 234 rooms for one Arch Angel Class is correct. The CLINS in the combo synopsis have been changed to reflect the need for a minimum of 234 rooms.

13. Also I presume this is for 1 rotation so would that number need to be multiplied by 12 for the base year, so 2808 rooms?

Answer: 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.

BASED ON THE WAY THE LINE ITEM READS. 18 rooms for 3 people. For 13 days. 18 individuals x 13 rooms =234. That is one Arch Angel rotation.

234 rooms x 12 Arch Angel classes = 2,808. That is the total number of rooms for One year at Arch Angel.

14. Requesting an extension of the due dates for both questions and the proposal submission.

Answer: The questions has been extended to 12:00 PM EST 18 April and the quotes are due 1:00 PM EST on 30 April 2018

15. For electronic submission through FedBizOps is there a maximum file size and if so can you let me know what it is?

Answer: There is a 100 MB file size limit. That is per file so you can upload additional files if required.

16. For electronic submissions do you still require one original and three copies (four uploads) or do you just require one original?

Answer: The original copy will satisfy the requirement

17. For Past Performance do you need the SF 294 and 295? The SOW states fill out if required.

Answer: In accordance with the chart in section 2.1.2 of the solicitation the SF294/295 will be submitted if their proposal has a small business subcontracting plan. The SF294 form is a subcontracting report for individual contracts.

18. Will the Government please clarify the difference (beyond quantity) and purpose between CLIN 0001 (“Arch Angel MFF Training – Base Year”) and CLIN 0002 (“1st SFC MFF Training

– Base Year”) described in Section IV., Schedule B?

Answer: Arch Angel CLIN 0001 covers a training event that is 40 hours blade time, 12 hours tunnel time, 3-5 day canopy control course, lodging and we can train up to 3 ODAs paid for by 1st SFC. The 1st SFC MFF CLIN 0002 is a training event for a single ODA to use 20 hours blade time, 2 hours tunnel time and covers lodging paid for at the unit level and we will use it for ODAs that cannot fit into the Arch Angel schedule

19. Section 1.1.4.3, Primary Instructor Certification & Licenses, identifies that a USPA PRO rating is required; however, this is not identified anywhere else in the solicitation and is inconsistent with the requirements identified in previous sections 2.4.4 and 2.2.1.4.3. Will the Government please clarify the PRO rating requirement or remove it from the solicitation?

Answer: Customer recommends to remove the pro requirement....on the last set of questions we took that out and added MFFI/ AFFI

20. Does the Government envision all three teams experiencing the training concurrently with other teams, or is a staggered (“round-robin”) schedule acceptable?

Answer: Would rather it happened concurrently, but if you plan a round robin, I would like to see the proposal. I know each team will show up at different levels of proficiency that is why we would like concurrent training.

21. Section 2.4.2 identifies a student to contractor ratio of 2:1. Will the Government be open to alternative student to contractor ratios, provided the Contractor can prove the quality of the curriculum will remain intact and efficient?

Answer: Yes, we will be open to alternative ratios as long as the training is effective.

22. What are the jump requirements for a Level I?

Answer: The required levels of Level I are in accordance with the SOW section 2.4.5 pg 16-17 of the Solicitation.

Jump 1 day holly wood HALO Jump 2 day equipment HALO Jump 3 day equipment HAHO offset Jump 4 day wall locker HALO Jump 5 day wall locker HAHO offset Jump 6 night holly wood HALO Jump 7 night equipment HALO Jump 8 night equipment HAHO offset Jump 9 night wall locker HALO Jump 10 night wall locker HAHO offset

Minimum jump progression for Level 1

23. What are the jump requirements for a Level II?

Answer: The required levels of Level II are in accordance with the SOW section 2.4.6 pg 17 of the Solicitation.

Jump 1 day holly wood HALO Jump 2 day equipment HALO Jump 3 day wall locker HALO Jump 4 night holly wood HALO Jump 5 night equipment HALO Jump 6 night holly wood wall locker HALO

Minimum jump progression for Level 2

24. What are the minimum number of jumps required?

Answer: The max is 4 jumps a day per person, by USASOC regulation. Minimum would be 2 jumps per day, but that is not ideal.

25. Can the government clarify and/or specify what will be evaluated during these inspections so that contractors can ensure continuous compliance?

Answer: The contractor will be evaluated on the requirements within the SOW and regulations that governing their business.

26. Can the government please confirm that offerors do not need to provide proof of citizenship as part of their proposal submission?

Answer: Proof of citizenship will be required as part of the quote received from the contractor.

27. SOW 2.1.12 states that “Aircraft aircrew must have wind reading capabilities during the conduct of MFF operations.” QUESTIONS: 1. As the aircrew has the capability to access commercially available wind reading data, what is the Government’s preferred data source, as some maybe more accurate than others?

Answer: The wind data from your airfield will satisfy this requirement. There will be a need to have communication with the DZSO to relay winds on the ground. The government will get the wind readings from sources covered by USASOC regulation.

28. Will the Government prefer accurate wind data relayed to the MFF Jump Master’s from the Drop Zone Safety Officer (DZSO)?

Answer: We will have a DZSO that will verify winds on the ground and authorize the jump.

29. Can the government explicitly state whether or not the basis for award is in fact based on LPTA or Best Value?

Answer: In accordance with the Addendum to 52.212-2 Evaluation-commercial items section (a) the basis of award is LPTA.