Questions_asked_for_Solicitation_H92239-18-Q-0001_as_of_13_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 contract is for a 10-day course. During the 10-day course the team/teams may require a 3-day or 5-day course for specifically canopy instruction based on how experienced the team members are in canopy control. This additional instruction may take up to 3 to 5 days to train the teams. The course length 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: Yes this would be acceptable. The instructors must have the same communication equipment as 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: No, the larger rooms will not be acceptable.

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 26 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 only be submitted if required. The SF294 form is a subcontracting report for individual contracts.