(U) H92240-21-R-00020003 MFF-SL Solicitation.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to provide responses to industry questions submitted through 27 May 2021. This amendment must be acknow ledged. Offerors may acknow ledge this amendment via e-mail to NSWK2@socom.mil, phillip.sabo@socom.mil, and christian.smith@socom.mil or as part of a proposal. Reference additional information herein.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 27-May-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X H9224021R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Apr-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

27-May-2021

CODE

NAVAL SPECIAL WARFARE COMMAND - N01C

ATTN: CHRISTIAN R. SMITH

1300 HELICOPTER RD. BLDG 3854

VIRGINIA BEACH VA 23459

H92240 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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EMAIL:TEL:

H9224021R0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ITEM Document (e.g.

PWS, Pricing Matrix etc.)

Referenced Section

CONTRACTOR

QUESTIONS /

COMMENTS

(Do NOT include any solution-specific or proprietary information)

USG RESPONSE

1 Solicitation H9224021R000 2 Addendums

Instruction to Offerors (Page 49) Para 6.a - Tier One Qualification Criteria Instructions

Tier 1 Qualification criteria - the "prime offeror" must meet all four (4) qualification elements to include:

"own/operate FAA Part 135 Certified fixed-wing aircraft, possess/maintain current DoD Air Mobility Command/Commercia l Airlift Review Board

(AMC/CARB)

certification, listed on the current DoD Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing with MFF/SL capability, and hold a current successful (pass) USSOCOM J31 Air inspection."

Question: Will the government accept an offer from a team of companies that includes a Prime /

No. The Government will amend the solicitation to clarifiy the following for Tier One: The Prime Offeror must meet all four (4) qualification elements to include:

operate FAA Part 135 Certified fixed-wing aircraft listed on the prime offeror’s FAA certificate in accordance with their approved Operational Specification (OpSpec), possess/maintain current DoD Air Mobility Command/Commercia l Airlift Review Board

(AMC/CARB)

certification, listed on the current DoD Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing with MFF/SL capability, and hold a current sub-contractor relationship in which a subcontractor owns/operates the aircraft IAW with the criteria above (Part

135/CARB/ J31

Inspection) or, in all cases, must the Prime Contractor own & operate the aircraft?

successful (pass) USSOCOM J31 Air inspection. In lieu of a successful MFF Inspection by

USSOCOM J31, FAA

Part 135 offeror(s) may submit documented evidence of requesting to schedule and Government acknowledgement of a

USSOCOM J31 MFF

inspection. Reference Solicitation Amendment 0002.

2 Solicitation H9224021R000 2 Addendums

Instruction to Offerors (Page 49) Para 6.a - Tier One Qualification Criteria Instructions

Tier 1 Qualification criteria - the "prime offeror" must meet all four (4) qualification elements to include:

"own/operate FAA Part 135 Certified fixed-wing aircraft, possess/maintain current DoD Air Mobility Command/Commercia l Airlift Review Board

(AMC/CARB)

certification, listed on the current DoD Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing with MFF/SL capability, and hold a current successful (pass) USSOCOM J31 Air inspection."

Question: Is it acceptable for the Prime Offeror to operate leased aircraft?

Yes, as long as prime offeror can demonstrate that the leased aircraft are operated by the prime offeror and listed on the prime offeror’s FAA certificate in accordance with their approved Operational Specification (OpSpec) in addition to the prime offeror demonstrating that it also possesses/maintains current DoD Air Mobility Command/Commercia l Airlift Review Board

(AMC/CARB)

certification, is listed on the current DoD Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing with MFF/SL capability, and holds a current successful (pass) USSOCOM J31 Air inspection. In lieu of a successful MFF Inspection by

USSOCOM J31, FAA

Part 135 offeror(s) may submit documented evidence of requesting to schedule and Government acknowledgement of a

USSOCOM J31 MFF

inspection. Reference Solicitation Amendment 0002.

3 Solicitation H9224021R000 2 Addendums

Instructions to Offerors (Page 52) Paragraph 7 -

VOLUME 3,

FACTOR 2 –

PAST AND

PRESENT

PERFORMANC

E

Question: How will the Government evaluate past performance among a team of companies that includes a Prime / Sub-contractor relationship? Will the government accept & evaluate sub-contractor past performance?

No. The Past and Present Performance evaluation is limited to Prime Offeror's only for this IDIQ level solicitation. Teaming of companies that include a Prime/Sub Contractor relationship may be evaluated further at the TO level.

4 PWS 5. VOLUME 1 –

INTRODUCTION

Page 49 PWS section 5

Volume 1 states a 3 page limit. To clarify we should only need the SF1449 1st page signed, and Amendment 0001 signed in volume 1.

Since we have sam.gov we don't need to hand fill in the FAR clauses under the SF1449. Plus, the Contractor Name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, Dun and Bradstreet (DUNs) Number, and Tax Identification

Yes. Offerors may submit only the first page of the SF1449 and associated amendments. SAM information must be provided by either fill-in or copy of SAM registration with applicable detail required. Reference Solicitation Amendment 0002 for clarifications.

Number (TIN), Name, title, telephone numbers, and email address of person(s) to be contacted for clarification or questions pertaining to the proposal

5 PWS 6. VOLUME 2,

FACTOR 1 –

QUALIFICATION

CRITERIA

Volume 2 should be answer all questions in PWS from page 1 to 14 and fill in the Attachment 2 – Qualification Matrix (Tab 1) and (Tab 2) for Volume 2

The premise of Volume 2 will remain unchanged for purpose of the IDIQ level solicitation herein. Reference 52.212-2, Volume 2, Factor 1 in part "The Government will evaluate the proposal for all qualifying support of core capabilities by verifying the contents of Attachment 2, Qualification Matrix, in addition to supporting documentation required to adequately demonstrate the prime offeror/contractor meeting and/or exceeding the Tier One and/or Tier Two qualification criteria."

6 Solicitation, Instructions to

Offerors

Section 5.

Volume 1-

Introduction, The identified "Page Limit" of Volume 1 is 3-pages, yet vendors are required to complete Standard Form 1449, acknowledge all SF30s, and complete all required Fill-In Clauses. Should Volume 1 (Introduction) that requires administrative

Yes. Offerors may submit only the first page of the SF1449 and associated amendments.

Reference Solicitation information be "Unlimited"?

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Offerors

Section 6 Volume 2-

Qualification Criteria, Page 49 of 53

Vendors are required to complete Attachment 2, Qualification Matrix (Tab-1 or Tab-2). Is it a requirement to submit Attachment 2 in the Excel format or can vendors imbed the Excel Tabs into their Volume 2 response?

Offerors are required to complete and submit the Attachment 2, Qualification Matrix in the same excel format rather than embed the Excel Tabs into their response.

8 Solicitation, Instructions to

Offerors

Section 6 Volume 2-

Qualification Criteria, Page 49 of 53

If a vendor believes they meet the qualifications for both Qualification Matrix Tabs 1 & 2 within Attachment 2, should the vendor complete both Tabs to allow a vendor the ability to bid on TORs released under both Tear One and Tier Two awardee levels?

Yes. Offerors shall certify one or both tabs within Attachment 2, Qualification Matrix.

Per Instructions, section 6a: "Offerors shall complete Attachment 2, Qualification Matrix, in addition to providing all required documentation to adequately demonstrate the prime offeror/contractor meeting and/or exceeding the Tier One and/or Tier Two qualification criteria outlined below."

9 Solicitation, Instructions to

Offerors

Section 6 Volume 2-

Qualification Criteria, Page 49 of 53

Instructions state "Supporting documentation should include the most recent audit/survey results conducted by the DoD Commercial Airlift Division and current J31 Air MFF inspection status." As

If the Offeror does not have documentation readily available, the expectation is for the Offeror to contact the Commercial Airlift Division and/or

USSOCOM J31

directly to obtain adequate support for the DoD Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing is not accessible to the public and J31 inspection/audit results are not provided to vendors upon being listed.

Please provide acceptable supporting documentation options to be in compliance with the evaluation criteria.

the proposal submission. Per Evaluation Criteria in Volume 2, Factor 1 states in part, "The verification of the completed Attachment 2, Qualification Matrix, will be conducted by the Government in utilizing the most current and published listings in conjunction with any necessary consultation of such governing bodies as, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), USSOCOM J31, and/or Air Mobility Command/Commercia l Airlift Review Board (AMC/CARB). Prime offeror shall be listed on the DoD Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing prior to proposal submission deadline which represents a minimum requirement of both Tier One and Tier Two qualification for award.

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Support Services, RFP

H9224021R000 2, Amendment 0001 dated 28

April 2021

Instructions to Offerors, paragraph 7.

Volume 3, Factor

2 - Past and Present

Performance, p.

Attachment 4: Past Performance Information Form is in non-fillable pdf format.

Are the offerors allowed to create Attachment 4 in Word to permit more easy editing provided they do not change the information requested or style of the

Yes. Offerors may edit the PDF to add text, handwritten/PDF scan, or otherwise convert to word and complete with same formatting and 12 pitch font in response.

provided Attachment 4 template?

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Support Services, RFP

H9224021R000 2, Amendment 0001 dated 28

April 2021

General Instructions to

Offerors, paragraph 3. p.

The template for Attachment 4: Past Performance Information Form text is in Times New Roman, 10-pitch font, with single spaced line spacing. The RFP requires narrative material in the proposal to be no smaller than 12-pitch font and line spacing to be one and one half spaced. Consistent with the Government template, can Attachment 4 be completed in 10-pitch font with single-spaced text?

Yes. Offerors may edit the PDF to add text, handwritten/PDF scan, or otherwise convert to word and complete with same formatting and 12 pitch font in response.

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Support Services, RFP

H9224021R000 2, Amendment 0001 dated 28

April 2021

Instructions to Offerors, paragraph 7.

Volume 3, Factor

2 - Past and Present

Performance, p.

For Volume 3, Factor 2 - Past and Present Performance, the RFP (P. 50) requires the Contractor to complete Attachment 4 for at least three (3) contracts meeting the required criteria. On page 49, the page limit for Volume 3 is three pages. The RFP implies that each Attachment 4 should be one page long, in which case the page limit for Volume 3 would be a single page (i.e. Attachment

4) for each contract. Is

Offerors shall comply with the revised page limit for Volume 3, Factor 2. Reference Solicitation the 3 page limit for Volume 3 per past performance citation, for the entire volume, or one page per Attachment 4 (implying if an offer submits four contracts the page limit would be 4 pages for Volume 3)? If the 3 page limit for the entire volume, since an offeror is allowed to submit more than 3 past performance citations, we request to be allowed to modify the attachment 4 file to contain all the same information but in a more concise manner to facilitate more than three contracts in Volume 3.

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Support Services, RFP

H9224021R000 2, Amendment 0001 dated 28

April 2021

General Instructions to

Offerors, paragraph 3. p.

Can the government please confirm that the SF1449, SF30s, and Reps and Certs do not count against the stated 3-page limit for Volume 1?"

Offerors shall comply with the revised page limitations outlined in the RFP. Reference Solicitation Amendment 0002 for clarifications. Offerors may submit only the first page of the SF1449 and associated amendments. SAM information must be provided by either fill-in or copy of SAM registration with applicable detail required. Reference Solicitation

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Support Services, RFP

H9224021R000 2, Amendment 0001 dated 28

April 2021

Volume 3, Factor 2 - Past and Present Performance

The RFP (page 50, paragraph 7.a.ii) requires a contract to have a minimum value of $150,000. The evaluation criteria for Volume 3 on page 52 under Relevancy requires a contract size exceeding $50,000. Can the Government please clarify the desired contract size?

Yes. The Volume 3, Factor 2 instructions and evaluation criteria will each reflect the $150,000.00 minimum value for size.

Reference Solicitation Amendment 0002 for clarifications.

15 Conformed RFP 6.b. (pg 49) Does the Government intend for Offerors to provide, "verifiable evidence of the prime offeror meeting all four

(4) qualification elements with the proposal? (1) If so, please be advised that the USSOCOM J31 did not provide this Offeror anything written to prove that we have passed MFF inspection. (2) If so, will a separate pdf attachement of requirements 1 through 3 suffice?

If the Offeror does not have documentation readily available, the expectation is for the Offeror to contact the Commercial Airlift Division and/or

USSOCOM J31

directly to obtain appropriate documentation for the proposal submission.

Per Evaluation Criteria in Volume 2, Factor 1, "The verification of the completed Attachment 2, Qualification Matrix, will be conducted by the Government in utilizing the most current and published listings in conjunction with any necessary consultation of such governing bodies as, but not limited to, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), USSOCOM J31, and/or Air Mobility Command/Commercia l Airlift Review Board

(AMC/CARB). Prime offeror shall be listed on the DoD Paratroop Commercial Operator Listing prior to proposal submission deadline which represents a minimum requirement of both Tier One and Tier Two qualification for award.

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16 PWS Page 1 Section 4.2 Other than contractor staff equipment, is there any equipment the contractor needs to provide for the students in these courses or is it all

GFE?

The information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO requirement, as appropriate.

17 PWS Page 1 Section 4.2.2-4 Does the governement intend on supplying any staffing for these courses other than a Navy Liasion Officer?

The information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO requirement, as appropriate.

18 PWS Page 1 Section 4.2.2-9 What is the minimum amount of time/ notice the contractor will receive to run the course after notification of the TO?

The information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO requirement, as appropriate.

19 PWS Page 1 Section 4.2.4-9 Is there any minimum number of students for the TO's?

The information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO requirement, as appropriate.

20 PWS Page 5 Section 4.4.4.4 Does this requirement apply to round static line parachutes or also square ram air parachutes?

The information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO requirement, as appropriate.

21 PWS Page 6 Section 4.4.5.6.3-5

Please confirm the government will assist the contractor with getting additional personnel rated/ recurrent for Ft. Lee, SOPR and QAI

The information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO

22 PWS Page 7 Section 5.3.3 With all of the courses listed, how often do you forsee the need for 25,000' MSL drops a year?

The information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO requirement, as appropriate.

23 PWS Page 7 Section 5.4.1 These are not Part 121 operations.

Operations are limited to Part 91 and Part 135 per Tier I and II Why is there a requirement for ATPL

In accordance with SOCOM J31 Part 135 policy, the TO level requirement may include the transport of jumper and/or non-jumper passengers from one location to another IAW SOCOM J31 guidlines.

Additionally, the information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the includes applicable requirement, as appropriate

24 PWS Page 8 Section 5.6.1 Is word “passenger” the correct terminology? Should this be phrased a “Jumper” as to not confuse the classification of the personnel?

Yes, "passenger" is correct under this section for the transport of hazardous cargo where additional "non-jump personnel" may be required to accompany the equipment and/or cargo.

25 PWS Page 9 Section 5.7.1.4 Do the water drop zones need to be on the AMC approved list? If so, can the government assist with getting surveys on new locations?

Yes, Water Drop Zones (DZ's) fall under the same requirement criteria as land DZ's to include the AMC approved list. The Government conducting jump operations will ensure DZ's are authorized and meet minimum requirements.

Additionally, the information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the includes applicable requirement, as appropriate

26 PWS Page 9 Section 5.7.1.4 What is the minimum area and depth for water drop zones?

Minimum "size" area of water drop zone requirements are the same for land DZ's.

Water DZ's are normally circular, but can also be rectangular. Minimum depth shall be 10 ft and free of underwater obstructions to that depth IAW USSOCOM Manual 350-3. Additionally, the information and detail requested by this question is anticipated to be provided by the Government at the TO level, as applicable.

This referenced IDIQ level PWS is intentionally general in scope with expectation of further defined PWS requirements at the TO level. This includes applicable evaluation criteria tailored to each TO

27 General General If the government is not going to evaluate our training subcontractor(s) per the response provided to question 3, how will you go about down selecting to qualified contractors, capable of performing the complete PWS, without past history of the business's providing training tasks?

The Government will not down select qualified contractors.

The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with RFP Volume 2, Factor 1 – Qualification Criteria.

Task Order (TO) RFPs will provide further defined requirements, instructions, and/or task order specific evaluation criteria.

This may include the evaluation of proposed subcontractor support to ensure offeror’s possess the capability to meet TO requirements.

LAST ITEM - SET 2

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