Questions_and_Answers_HSCG23-17-R-PBR005.pdf

RFP HSCG23-17-R-PBR005

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Question# Question Reference Answer

I am hoping to find out if there is an incumbent contractor currently performing these services or if this is a new requirement. If there is an incumbent, could you please provide the contract number? N/A The current contract number is HSCG23-12-D-PBR006

I was hoping to learn whether the incumbent of the subject effort is HSCG2313DPBF003 (CAE, Inc.) N/A

CAE USA Inc is the incumbent; see question #1 for the correct contract number.

Please confirm that only one USCG Air Station will be selected as the place of performance location, regardless of aircraft type. PWS 1.6

Services will be required in one location, in the vicinity of one CG Air Station for the life of the contract, for all the various airframes' classes.

Since this is a Training Services contract, can you elaborate on the need for the "Contractor's technical progress" and progress reporting requirements? PWS 1.11

PWS 1.11 is revised to reflect the necessary reporting requirements.

Please confirm a fully functional FMS Desktop Trainer is required for the HC-130H legacy configuration. Can you provide the model number, manufacturer, and software load for this particular FMS? PWS 4.1.4 PWS 4.1.4 is deleted

Can you expand on the requirements under USCG Instruction that states "The USCG shall reserve the option to conduct or augment pilot training concurrent or independent of Contractor provided simulator instruction." PWS 5.1.8

Coast Guard Instructors from the Standardization Branch will need to have unfettered access to students during their training with the contractor. This includes joining the students for training sessions in the training device/simulator at any time.

Please confirm Item no.(s) for the C-130H Copilot Initial (Course # 501366) and C-130H Flight Engineer (Course # 501373) can be priced for 2, 3, or 4 students.

SF 1449 and Attachment 1, CLINs X001 and X004

Refer to revised Attachment 1 and the updated Item Numbers in the SF1449.

Please confirm that the due date for proposal submission is 31 Jul 2017. Block 8 of the SF 1449 is only showing the time SF 1449 Block 8 of the SF 1449 is updated to reflect the due date

Please confirm the number of proposal volumes that should be submitted in response to the RFP. The Table provided in Section E.2.1.d does not match the Instructions to Offerors provided in E.2.2.

For example: As technical and Management approach are part of Factor 1, Technical Capability, the table on page 28, should be modified to read: Technical Capability - Page Limit 35; Past Performance - Page Limit 2; Subcontracting Plan - Page Limit XX;

Price - No page limit

RFP Section E.2.1.d Section E.2.1.d is updated to clarify the page limitations

RFP HSCG23-17-R-PBR005

QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Section E of the RFP states that the page limitation for past performance PPQs is 2 pages per reference. Later in the section it is noted that Offerors may submit a copy of the CPAR with their proposal in lieu of the PPQ. In consideration of the fact that Attachment 2, Past Performance Questionnaire form is longer that 2 pages before the past performance information is added and most of the CPARs exceed the 2 pages limitation, will the Government allow unlimited pages for past performance?

RFP Section E.2.1.d and E.2.2.b.2 Section E.2.1.d is updated to clarify the page limitations

11 What is the required proposal validity period? N/A Section E.2.1.e is added to the RFP to incorporate the period of acceptance of offers.

We are utilizing in house capabilities to perform the work in its entirety and no subcontracting opportuntities exist. Please clarify if a zero dollar Subcontracting Plan with detailed rationale will meet the RFP requirement, or if a request for Waiver with justification should be submitted instead.

RFP Section E.2.2.c The inclusion of detailed rationale will meet the requirement.