HTC711-10-R-R002 Amendment 0001.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

A. The purpose of this amendment is to:

1. clarify that the proposal due date is 2:00 pm CST 17 March 2010.

2. revise Paragraphs 1.2.1, 1.2.2 & 1.4 of the performance w ork statements.

3. change a definition in the color/adjectival rating chart in 52.212-2 Addendum.

4. amend Clause 52.212-5.

5. amend the extended description in the Start-Up Cost, CENTOM CLIN 0001.

6. revise paragraph 6 of the Proposal Preparation Instructions in 52.212-1 Addendum.

B. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 47

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 03-Mar-2010

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 HTC711-10-R-R002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

25-Feb-2010

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 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

03-Mar-2010

CODE

USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

HTC711 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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HTC711-10-R-R002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from Base Year 1 May 10 - 30 April 11 This CLIN may include spare parts/equipment, mechanic tools, office supplies/equipment, logistics, uniforms/gear, and other non-recurring costs associated with starting operations. Nothing listed as GFE in the PWS (Attch 1) shall be included in this CLIN. It is not the Governments intent for there to be less than two aircraft positioned at any given location, unless agreed to by the contractor. MAX AMOUNT must be the figure from line one (1), Start-Up Costs if awarded

1 aircraft. Start-up costs will not be paid until aircraft is deployed.Provide a complete price breakdown for all aircraft proposed so that price reasonableness can be determined. All breakdown prices must add up to a total start-up cost for each aircraft.Provide start-up cost for each aircraft below. Evaluation will be done in accordance with

52.212-2 Addendum.(1) Start-Up Costs if awarded 1 aircraft $_______________(2) Start-Up Costs if awarded 2 aircraft based at the same location $_______________ (3) Start-Up Costs if awarded 3 aircraft based at the same location $_______________(4) Start-Up Costs if awarded 4 aircraft based at the same location $_______________For IDIQ and task order awards, MAX AMOUNT for this CLIN will be based on the number of aircraft awarded to each offeror per location. For example if one offeror is awarded four aircraft to be based at the same location, the figure from line 4 would be the MAX AMOUNT. to Base Year 1 May

10 - 30 April 11 This CLIN may include spare parts/equipment, mechanic tools, office supplies/equipment, logistics, uniforms/gear, and other non-recurring costs associated with starting operations. Nothing listed as GFE in the PWS

(Attch 1) shall be included in this CLIN. It is not the Governments intent for there to be less than two aircraft positioned at any given location, unless agreed to by the contractor. Start-up costs will not be paid until aircraft is deployed. For evaluation purposes, MAX AMOUNT must be the figure from line one (1) below. Provide a complete price breakdown for all aircraft proposed so that price reasonableness can be determined. All breakdown prices must add up to a total start-up cost for each aircraft.Provide start-up cost for each aircraft below. Evaluation will be done in accordance with 52.212-2 Addendum.(1) Start-Up Costs if awarded 1 aircraft

$_______________(2) Start-Up Costs if awarded 2 aircraft based at the same location

$_______________ (3) Start-Up Costs if awarded 3 aircraft based at the same location

$_______________(4) Start-Up Costs if awarded 4 aircraft based at the same location

$_______________For IDIQ and task order awards, MAX AMOUNT for this CLIN will be based on the number of aircraft awarded to each offeror per location. For example if one offeror is awarded four aircraft to be based at the same location, the figure from line 4 would be the MAX AMOUNT..

The following have been added by reference:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement

Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items

FEB 2010

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

1. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN

2006)

Paragraph (b) entitled ―Submission of Offers‖ is deleted in its entirety and replaced with paragraph 2, ―Proposal

Preparation Instructions,‖ below.

Paragraph (c) entitled ―Period for acceptance of offers‖ is tailored to read: The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 365 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers.‖

Paragraph (e) is deleted in its entirety.

Paragraph (h) entitled, ―Multiple awards‖ is tailored to read: ―The Government intends to award up to four (4) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts and potentially up to four (4) initial task order contracts as a result of this solicitation. These IDIQ and potential Task Order awards will be made based on the same proposal and evaluation criteria. Subsequent task order awards will be awarded pursuant to the ordering procedures set forth in the ordering procedures of this RFP. Offerors may submit quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.‖

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ Points of Contact:

a. The USTRANSCOM Contracting Office is the sole point of contact for this acquisition.

b. Address any questions or concerns you may have to either of the individuals identified below.

c. Written requests for clarification may be sent via fax or E-Mail; however E-Mail is the preferred method of communication.

The points of contact for this acquisition are:

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R

ATTN: Emily Tift or Pamela Hall

508 Scott Drive

Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357

Or Telefax number (618)256-6419

Or E-Mail Emily.Tift@ustranscom.mil or Pamela.Hall@ustranscom.mil

d. Written questions will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors via FedBiz Ops. However, due to the time required to research a question and provide an answer, questions received less than 4 calendar days prior to the due date of offers specified in this solicitation may not be answered.

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

(a) GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

(1) The Government intends to make multiple awards as a result of this RFP to those offerors who are determined responsible and whose proposals reflect best value to the Government considering price and other factors. However, the Government reserves the right not to award any contract depending on the quality of offers received and/or negative past performance or other responsibility information. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and make award(s) without holding discussions. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Further, the Government may request clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

Therefore, offerors are encouraged to ensure their proposals are fully compliant with the requirements of the RFP and their initial proposal submission reflects their best offer from a cost and technical standpoint to support the Government’s evaluation in accordance with the evaluation criteria shown below.

mailto:Emily.Tift@ustranscom.mil mailto:Pamela.Hall@ustranscom.mil

(2) Timing of IDIQ and initial Task Order Awards. To be eligible to receive an initial contract and subsequent task orders pursuant to this solicitation, offerors will be required to have DOD approval pursuant to HQ AMC Commercial Airlift Division (AMC/A3B) standards, IAW para.

1.2.5. of the PWS, DOD Approval and Additional Standards. However, because this approval is necessary, contract award will be delayed until final DoD approval is received. Therefore, the

Government anticipates awards of IDIQ contracts could be staggered over the course of six to seven months after proposal evaluations have been completed. Offerors who are selected for a contract award through the best value process will be contacted by the contracting officer to facilitate the approval process.

(3) Validity Statement: The Offeror’s proposal shall be valid 365 days after the proposal due date.

(4) The proposal due date is NLT the specified date on block 8 of the 1449. The offeror shall make a clear statement in the proposal documentation that the proposal is valid until the applicable date as referenced in para (3) above.

(5) Past Performance information must be received in the designated USTRANSCOM office not later than the date proposals are due.

(6) Proposals shall be submitted on plain white paper, 8x11 paper, 1 inch margins, Times New

Roman, 12 font. Hard copies must be submitted NLT the proposal due date to be considered for award. Proposals shall also be submitted electronically to Emily Tift, emily.tift@ustranscom.mil.

(b) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS. Proposals shall consist of five sections, Part I-Business Proposal, Part II-

Technical Proposal, Part III-Pre-Deployment Plan, Part IV-Past Performance Information and Part V.

Pricing Proposal. Include the numbers of copies and format as specified below. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation—Commercial Items (JAN 1999), as included in this RFP.

Part I-Business Proposal, Part II-Technical Proposal, Part III-Pre-Deployment Plan, Part

IV-Past Performance Information and Part V-Pricing Proposal.

Offerors are required to submit all sections of the proposal by the due date specified. Offerors are also required to submit the following original and copies of their proposal by the due date specified.

(i) _1_ original of the Business Proposal.

(ii) _1_ original and 1 copy of the Technical Proposal.

(iii) 1_ original and 1 copy of the Pre-Deployment Plan

(iv) 1_ original and 1 copy of the Past Performance Information

(v) 1_ original and 1 copy of the Pricing Proposal.

PART I – Business Proposal: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part I of their business proposal.

(1) Solicitation/Contract Form. Offerors shall complete blocks 12, 17a and 30a.b and c of the

SF1449. Signature by the offeror on the SF 1449 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

(2) Block 17b. If remittance address is different, put such address in the Central Contractor

Registration (CCR) database.

mailto:emily.tift@ustranscom.mil

(3) Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if any).

(4) Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations. Provide company/division’s street address, county and facility code; CAGE code; DUNS code; and size of business (large or small).

(5) List of individuals who are authorized to negotiate and sign on behalf of the company.

(6) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The ORCA can be found at http://orca.bpn.gov OR submit written representations and certifications IAW FAR 52.212-3.

(7) Contractors must comply with (FAR 52.204-7) (JUL 2006) Central Contractor Registration.

(8) Proof of aircraft ownership or signed lease agreement or purchase agreement.

(9) Proof of CRAF participant status (if applicable).

PART II – Technical Proposal: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part II of their technical proposal.

Part II (a) - Technical Proposal - CENTCOM. The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the contractor’s proposed approach is capable of meeting the minimum requirements as reflected in the RFP. Part II (a) - Technical Proposal - CENTCOM Aircraft must be segregated into three subparts (1) Technical Approach (2) Aircraft Technical Capability, and (3)

FAA Certification Documentation to support the Government’s evaluation of the corresponding factors.

a. Technical Approach: Describe your techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/performance work statement. Proposals that merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government’s specifications/Performance Work Statement, or use such phrases as ―will comply‖ or ―standard techniques will be employed‖ will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further.

b. Aircraft Technical Capability: Provide the following information for each proposed aircraft:

Make, Model and Variant and Aircraft Registration Number. If the aircraft has been modified, provide the description of the Supplemental Type Certificate approved by the FAA or CAA and what if any, additional capabilities are achieved with the modification. Provide any other relative supporting documentation or explanation clearly demonstrating how the capabilities of the proposed aircraft can meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the PWS.

c. FAA Certification Documentation: Submit copies of the following: (1) Current14 CFR Part 135

Operating Certificate and current 14 CFR Part 135 Operations specifications (Sections A and D).

Each aircraft offered or a similar type aircraft should be listed in Section D of the Operations

Specification (as applicable). If you are operating under a foreign flag, provide the equivalent

CAA certifications as described herein. (3) For US Flag carriers, provide Flight Standards District

Office (FSDO) location, as well as, the point of contact to include phone number and E-Mail address for the FSDO Manager, Aviation Safety Inspector, Principal Maintenance Inspector

(PMI) and Principal Operations Inspector (POI).

Part II (b) - Technical Proposal - NGA. The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the contractor’s proposed approach is capable of meeting the minimum requirements as reflected in the RFP. Part II (b) - Technical Proposal - NGA Aircraft must be segregated into three subparts (1) Technical Approach (2) Aircraft Technical Capability, and (3) FAA

Certification Documentation to support the Government’s evaluation of the corresponding factors.

http://orca.bpn.gov/

a. Technical Approach: Describe your techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/performance work statement. Proposals that merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government’s specifications/Performance Work Statement, or use such phrases as ―will comply‖ or ―standard techniques will be employed‖ will be considered unacceptable and will not be considered further.

b. Aircraft Technical Capability: Provide the following information for each proposed aircraft:

Make, Model and Variant and Aircraft Registration Number. If the aircraft has been modified, provide the description of the Supplemental Type Certificate approved by the FAA or CAA and what if any, additional capabilities are achieved with the modification. Provide any other relative supporting documentation or explanation clearly demonstrating how the capabilities of the proposed aircraft can meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the PWS.

c. FAA Certification Documentation: Submit copies of the following: (1) Current14 CFR Part 135

Operating Certificate and current 14 CFR Part 135 Operations specifications (Sections A and D).

Each aircraft offered or a similar type aircraft should be listed in Section D of the Operations

Specification (as applicable). If you are operating under a foreign flag, provide the equivalent

CAA certifications as described herein. (3) For US Flag carriers, provide Flight Standards District

Office (FSDO) location, as well as, the point of contact to include phone number and E-Mail address for the FSDO Manager, Aviation Safety Inspector, Principal Maintenance Inspector

(PMI) and Principal Operations Inspector (POI).

PART III – Pre-Deployment Plan. Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part III of their Pre-Deployment Plan.

a. Pre-deployment Plan – CENTCOM. The offeror’s Pre-deployment Plan must include detailed milestones identifying all major actions and timelines required to obtain financing, purchase/lease of aircraft (if necessary), obtain the necessary regulatory certifications (DOD approval – if you are not DOD approved you must add 5 months into your milestones to obtain the necessary approval), deploy the proposed aircraft, hire and train personnel (including CRC training), obtain required supplies, equipment, communications, etc. to meet the required performance start dates.

Offerors must state all operational, financial, and regulatory assumptions made in this plan. Not to exceed 7 pages.

b. Pre-deployment Plan – NGA. The offeror’s Pre-deployment Plan must include detailed milestones identifying all major actions and timelines required to obtain financing, purchase/lease of aircraft (if necessary), obtain the necessary regulatory certifications (DOD approval – if you are not DOD approved you must add 5 months into your milestones to obtain the necessary approval), deploy the proposed aircraft, hire and train personnel (including CRC training), obtain required supplies, equipment, communications, etc. to meet the required performance start dates.

Offerors must state all operational, financial, and regulatory assumptions made in this plan. Not to exceed 7 pages.

PART IV – Past Performance

a. Past performance. Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) Past Performance Information

(PPI) references to support the Government’s evaluation of each offeror’s past performance.

Offerors shall ensure the past performance references are as relevant as possible to the requirements of this RFP. PPI references under Requirements type or indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts shall reference the specific task order number.

Offerors shall determine the mix of projects that best represent their depth and breadth of past performance under relevant projects. Include a brief summary of the scope of the contract or task order submitted as it relates to the services to be provided under this solicitation. This includes work for commercial customers, DoD and other Federal agencies, and subcontracts that are similar to the

Government requirements.

Offerors shall describe rationale supporting your assertion of relevance of the submitted contract or task order to this acquisition.

Offerors shall provide references for each project. For each PPI submission, identify two (2) current points of contact that are most knowledgeable about your performance under the contract. For

Government contracts, provide current information for the Government Program Manager, Project/Task

Manager, Contracting Officer, and Administrative Contracting Office, as applicable. For commercial contracts or task orders, provide two (2) points of contact fulfilling these same roles. Any additional customers that have in-depth knowledge of the contract or task order may be added. Email addresses are required for each point of contact. The offeror should verify the email addresses just prior to submittal of a

PPI sheet.

Each Offeror shall submit the past performance information NLT the proposal due date specified in the solicitation.

Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) (Attachment 4) are required to support the

Government’s receipt and evaluation of past performance information. The Offeror is responsible for sending questionnaires to respondents of their choice. The respondents shall forward the completed questionnaires directly to the Contracting Officer NLT the specified proposal due date.

Even though the assessment of Past Performance is separate and distinct from Determination of

Responsibility required by FAR 9, past performance information contained herein may be used to support the Determination of Responsibility for the successful awardee(s).

Part V – Pricing Proposal

Schedule of Items. Insert your proposed prices in the appropriate spaces. Offerors shall insert their proposed G&A

Rates for the Non-Recurring Reimbursables in the appropriate spaces under CLINs 0007. 1007, 2007, 3007, and

4007. Offerors are required to submit other than cost and pricing data to support this G&A rate. The other than cost and pricing data should include cost pools and expenses for the proposed G&A rates, as well as company G&A rates for the offeror’s last three (3) fiscal years. An offeror who proposes G&A of 0% is not required to submit other than cost and pricing data.

52.212-2 ADDENDUM

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

Introduction. This addendum outlines the evaluation criteria the Government will use in evaluating proposals received in response to the solicitation. The evaluation criteria reflect the scope of the evaluation to be performed and the Government’s basis for making up to four (4) IDIQ contract awards as well as up to four (4) initial task order awards to those offerors who win IDIQ awards. The evaluation criteria for IDIQ and initial task order awards will be the same. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions after the Government’s initial evaluation of all offers received against the evaluation criteria specified below in order to allow offerors included in the competitive range the opportunity to revise their proposals, to resolve documented significant weaknesses or other proposal deficiencies, and/or to foster obtaining the best value to the Government. If discussions are held, the

Contracting Officer shall first establish the competitive range based on the initial evaluations results for each proposal against all evaluation criteria. The Contracting Officer will establish the competitive range among the most highly rated proposals unless the range is further reduced for purposes of efficiency pursuant to FAR 15.306(c). The

Government may reject any or all offers received if such action is in the Government’s best interest, make multiple awards based on the evaluation criteria specified herein, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in the offers received.

a. Basis for Contract Award. This will be a best value source selection and award. The Government intends to award four (4) IDIQ as well as up to four (4) initial task order awards, as a result of this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer if the SSA determines it is in the best interest to meet CENTCOM and NGA requirements, which could include as many as 27 aircraft over the life of the contract. The evaluation for IDIQ and initial task order awards will be the same, as specified below. Subsequent task order awards will be awarded pursuant to the ordering procedures set forth in the RFP. To win an IDIQ award and potentially win an initial task order award, offerors must (1) be deemed responsible IAW FAR Part 9; (2) conform to all required terms and conditions, 3) be eligible to receive DOD approval pursuant to HQ AMC Commercial Airlift Division (AMC/A3B) standards, and 4) represent a best value to the Government, price and other factors considered as specified. In addition, USTRANSCOM will apply the CRAF and Fly America preferences to aircraft that are reasonably available and technically acceptable. The Government reserves the right to make award(s) to other than the lowest priced offeror(s) since the Government is more interested in obtaining superior performance than lowest price. However, the Government will not pay a price premium that it considers to be disproportionate to the benefits associated with the proposed margin of service superiority. Therefore, the

Government will award IDIQ and initial task order contract(s) to the offeror(s) considered to be the best value, all factors considered, given their relative order of importance. The Government reserves the right to award no IDIQ or task order contract at all depending on the quality of proposals received, availability of funds and/or the responsibility determination of the Contracting Officer for each of the offeror(s).

b. Overall Evaluation for CENTCOM (4 aircraft) and NGA (1 aircraft) requirements. The Government intends to evaluate proposal at the requiring activity level – CENTCOM and NGA. For CENTCOM aircraft (4) the Government will consider the following: Business Proposal, Technical Proposal –

CENTCOM, Pre-Deployment Plan – CENTCOM, Past Performance, and Price Factors - CENTCOM (as described below). For NGA aircraft the Government will consider the following: Business Proposal, Technical Proposal – NGA, Pre-Deployment Plan – NGA, Past Performance, and Price Factors - NGA (as described below). Best Value determinations will be made at the requiring activity level (CENTCOM and/or NGA). Therefore, an offeror who proposes aircraft for both the CENTCOM and NGA requirement may not receive an award for both requiring activities based on the SSA’s best value determination.

c. Foreign Flag carriers will be permitted to participate in this acquisition. However, US Flag carriers thar are found to be reasonably available will be afforded a statutory preference pursuant to the Fly

America Act, Title 49, Subtitle VII, Part A, subpart I, Chapter 401, 40118-Government-Financed Air

Transportation that has been incorporated in to the FAR Part 47.4 Air Transportation by U.S. Flag

Carriers. Foreign Flag carriers may also be awarded contracts over US Flag carriers if the US Flagged carrier cannot provide the air transportation needed or cannot accomplish the USTRANSCOM mission.

d. Pursuant to Title 49 USC 41106(c) preference will be given to members of the Civil Reserve Air

Fleet (CRAF) which propose aircraft determined to be technically acceptable and reasonably available.

Contracts will be awarded to DOD Approved carriers only. The awardee must be the entity that will operate the aircraft under this contract. Awards will not be made to offerors proposing to subcontract the air operations to a DOD or non-DOD approved carrier.

e. Evaluation Criteria (Factors/Subfactors). Each offeror’s proposal will be evaluated against the following evaluation criteria:

Factor 1– Business Proposal. Business proposals will aid in determining contractor responsibility and will be rated Acceptable (Pass)/Unacceptable (Fail).

Factor 2- Technical. Each offeror’s Technical Proposal will be evaluated at the requiring activity level (CENTCOM and/or NGA) on an Acceptable (Pass) or Unacceptable (Fail) basis at the subfactor level. Offeror’s proposals must receive an Acceptable (Pass) rating under all of the following technical subfactors in order to be considered for award:

Technical Subfactor 1 – Technical Approach: The offeror’s proposed technical approach clearly describes the techniques, procedures and programs required for achieving the objectives of the specifications/performance work statement (PWS). The proposed approach effectively demonstrates the offeror’s ability to comply with the PWS requirements. This subfactor will be assigned a Pass or

Fail rating.

*However, offerors will not receive a rating of Unacceptable (fail) for proposing less than the number of aircraft required by the PWS. Offerors may submit any number of aircraft up to 5 to be eligible to win an IDIQ or task order award.

Technical Subfactor 2 -Aircraft Technical Capability: Aircraft type proposed clearly meets the minimum requirements as outlined in the PWS requirements for each fixed wing aircraft that the offeror has proposed. This subfactor will be assigned an Acceptable (Pass) or Unacceptable (Fail) rating.

Technical Subfactor 3 - FAA Certification Documentation: The offeror’s FAA or CAA Certification

Documentation is current and complete demonstrating their ability to comply with the FAA or CAA requirements of this solicitation. This subfactor will be assigned an Acceptable (Pass) or

Unacceptable (Fail) rating.

Factor 3- Pre-Deployment Plan. Each offeror’s Pre-Deployment Plan will be evaluated at the requiring activity level (CENTCOM and/or NGA) and rated using color/adjectival ratings as shown below. It is advantageous to the Government to have aircraft operating in the CENTCOM Area of

Responsibility as expeditiously as possible. Therefore offerors who offer aircraft that are available for operations sooner will be more favored. However, offerors do not have to offer proposals that meet the total number of aircraft stated in the PWS to be eligible for either an IDIQ or task order award. The offeror’s Pre-Deployment Plan must include detailed milestones identifying all major actions and timelines required to obtain financing, purchase/lease of aircraft (if necessary), obtain the necessary regulatory certifications, deploy the proposed aircraft, hire and train personnel, obtain required supplies, equipment, communications, etc. to meet the required performance start dates.

Offerors must state all operational, financial, and regulatory assumptions made in this plan.

Offerors Pre-Deployment Plan will be evaluated on the offeror’s planned approach. All offerors will be evaluated using the date aircraft are proposed to be operational in Afghanistan.

Each offeror’s Pre-Deployment Plan will be given a color/adjectival rating and risk rating to depict how well the offeror’s proposal meets the above evaluation factors. Strengths, weaknesses and proposal risks will be documented and assessed at the Pre-Deployment Approach Factor level. Plans that detail realistic approaches to have fixed wing aircraft operating in Afghanistan in a shorter period of time will be rated higher.

Offeror’s are to prepare their Pre-Deployment Plan based on an estimated contract award date of 30

Apr 10.

ADJECTIVAL COLOR DEFINITION

Outstanding Purple Proposal appreciably exceeds the Government’s minimum requirements in a way significantly beneficial to the Government, indicating that the offeror should be able to successfully perform the prospective contract.

The proposal includes at least one significant strength, or multiple strengths that, when considered together, provide significant benefit to the Government, and no significant weaknesses.

Excellent Blue Proposal exceeds the Government’s minimum requirements in a way beneficial to the Government, indicating that the offeror should be able to successfully perform the prospective contract. The proposal includes at least one strength and no weaknesses or significant weaknesses.

Acceptable Green Proposal meets the Government’s minimum requirements and may exceed some, without any associated benefit to the Government, indicating that the offeror should be able to successfully perform the prospective contract. The proposal may include weaknesses, but no significant weaknesses.

Marginal Yellow Proposal does not clearly meet the Government’s minimum requirements. The proposal includes apparent deficiencies, indicating that the offeror may not be able to successfully perform the prospective contract. A proposal with a

Marginal rating is not awardable.

Unacceptable Red Proposal fails to meet the Government’s minimum requirements and includes deficiencies, indicating that the offeror will not be able to successfully perform the required contract, or the proposal includes significant weaknesses indicating that the offeror will most likely not be able to successfully perform the required contract. A proposal with an Unacceptable rating is not awardable.

Risk evaluation factors.

High (H) - Substantial doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort in the proposed timelines. Risk may be unacceptable even with special Contractor emphasis and close

Government monitoring.

Moderate (M) - Some doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort in the proposed timelines. Special Contractor emphasis and close Government monitoring may be able to overcome difficulties.

Low (L) – Little doubt exists that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort in the proposed timelines. Normal Contractor effort and normal Government monitoring will probably minimize any difficulties.

Factor 4 – Past Performance. Past performance will be evaluated as a measure of the Government’s confidence in the offeror’s ability to successfully perform the requirements of the solicitation based on recent past performance efforts. The Government will consider recent past performance information identified by each offeror, as well as any additional past performance information obtained by the Government, in determining an overall past performance confidence assessment rating for each offeror.

The Government will begin its evaluation by first determining the recency and the relevancy of each past performance effort being evaluated. To be considered a recent effort, the effort must be currently on-going, or have been completed within three years of proposal submission.

The following definitions will be utilized to determine the relevancy of each past performance effort:

Highly Relevant (HR) –Past performance efforts involved essentially the same magnitude of effort and complexities as those identified in the PWS.

Relevant (R) – Past performance efforts involved much of the magnitude of effort and complexities as those identified in the PWS.

Somewhat Relevant (SR) – Past performance efforts involved some of the magnitude of effort and complexities as those identified in the PWS.

Not Relevant (NR) – Past performance efforts did not involve any of the magnitude of effort and complexities as those identified in the PWS.

After the Government has determined the recency of each past performance effort being evaluated, along with the relevancy of those efforts, one of the following overall Past Performance Confidence Assessment ratings will be assigned to each offeror:

High Confidence - Based on the offerors performance record, essentially no doubt exists that the contractor will successfully perform the required effort.

Significant Confidence - Based on the offerors performance record, little doubt exists that the

Satisfactory Confidence - Based on the offerors performance record, some doubt exists that the

Little Confidence - Based on the offeror’s performance record, substantial doubt exists that the

No Confidence - Based on the offeror’s performance record, extreme doubt exists that the

Neutral/Unknown Confidence - No relevant performance record identifiable.

Note: If an offeror does not have any relevant past performance, that offeror will receive an overall

Past Performance rating of ―Neutral/Unknown Confidence‖ which will be considered neither favorably or unfavorably.

In addition to past performance information submitted by the offeror, information may be obtained through the (1) Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), (2) Questionnaires tailored to the circumstances for this acquisition, (3) through Defense Contract Management Agency channels, (4) through interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officer Representatives and

Contracting Officers or (5) other sources known to the Government.

Offerors will be cautioned to submit sufficient information and in the format specified. Offerors may be asked to clarify certain aspects of their proposal (for example, the relevance of past performance information) or respond to adverse past performance information to which the offeror has not previously had an opportunity to respond. Adverse past performance is defined as past performance information that supports a less than satisfactory rating on any evaluation element or any unfavorable comments received from sources without a formal rating system. Communication conducted to resolve minor or clerical errors will not constitute discussions and the Contracting

Officer reserves the right to award a contract without the opportunity for proposal revision.

Factor 5 – Price. For this IDIQ award and initial task order awards, the Government will conduct a price analysis to determine whether the proposed total prices are fair and reasonable. This determination may be accomplished by one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-

1(b)(2). The Government will also conduct a price realism analysis to determine whether the specific elements of the proposal reflect a clear understanding of the requirements and are consistent with the unique methods of performance described in the offeror’s technical proposal. Proposed G&A rates for the non-recurring reimbursable CLINs, 0007, 1007, 2007, 3007 and 4007 will be evaluated for reasonableness. The Government will determine the total evaluated price for the CENTCOM requirement by adding CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 1003, 1004, 2003, 2004, 3003, 3004, 4003, 4004, and 4005 (please note depositioning costs will only be evaluated once in option year 4). The

Government will determine the total evaluated price for the NGA requirement by adding CLINs

0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 1010, 1011, 2010, 2011, 3010, 3011, 4010, 4011, and 4012 (please note depositioning costs will only be evaluated once in option year 4).

The 52.217-8 extension of services option will be evaluated as part of the total evaluated price based on the pricing submitted for the last 6-months of option year 4 (please note depositioning costs will only be evaluated once in option year 4).

Offerors may propose the same aircraft for both CENTCOM and NGA requirements. Awards will be made to the offeror(s) whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government. One or more offerors may receive an award for a single aircraft or multiple aircraft.

The above analysis will be conducted for the following CLINs:

CLIN 0001 Start-up Costs, CENTCOM per Location. The offeror will provide the cost to start-up operations for one aircraft. This cost will be compared with other competitive offers received. The

SSA will consider this fixed price in making a best value determination for IDIQ award and initial task order awards. If multiple aircraft are offered, offerors must also provide start-up costs for each additional aircraft offered (up to four (4) total aircraft). All prices provided will be binding upon the offeror for task order awards. Costs under this CLIN may include spare parts/equipment, mechanic tools, office supplies/equipment, logistics, uniforms/gear and other non-recurring costs associated with starting operations. Offeror must provide a complete price breakdown for all aircraft proposed so price reasonableness can be determined. All breakdown prices must add up to a total start-up cost for each aircraft. Be advised, it is not the Government’s intent for there to be less than two aircraft positioned at any given location.

CLIN 0002 Positioning, CENTCOM. The offeror will provide the cost to position (ferry only) one aircraft into Afghanistan. The Government will evaluate the positioning cost and compare with other competitive offers received. The SSA will consider the fixed price in making a best value determination for IDIQ award and initial task order awards. If an offeror receives an award for multiple aircraft, the cost to position one aircraft will be multiplied by the number of aircraft awarded.

CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003, 3003 and 4003 Pressurized Aircraft Monthly and Annual Service, CENTCOM. The offeror will provide the monthly and total annual cost for one aircraft for the base year and all option years. The Government will evaluate the monthly and annual cost with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value determination for IDIQ award and initial task order awards. If an offeror receives an award for multiple aircraft, the cost for monthly annual service for one aircraft will be multiplied by the number of aircraft awarded. Provide a complete price breakdown of dedicated services for the base and all option years so that price reasonableness can be determined. All breakdown prices must add up to a total proposed monthly service cost.

CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004 and 4004 Price per Flight Hour for Pressurized Aircraft Services, CENTCOM. The offeror will provide a total flight hour cost for one aircraft for one year at 1800 hours for the base year and all option years. The Government will evaluate the flight hour prices to compare with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value determination for IDIQ award and initial task order awards. If an offeror receives an award for multiple aircraft, 1800 hours (max number of flight hours per aircraft per year) will be multiplied by the number of aircraft awarded and then multiplied by the UNIT PRICE.

CLIN 4005 Depositioning Aircraft, CENTCOM. This cost must be completed for the base year and each option year, but will only be evaluated for option year 4. The offeror will provide the cost to deposition aircraft out of Afghanistan. The Government will evaluate the depositioning costs to compare with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value determination in making IDIQ award and task order awards. If awarded multiple aircraft, the cost to deposition one aircraft will be multiplied by the number of aircraft awarded.

CLINs 0006, 1006, 2006, 3006, and 4006 Reimbursables – Recurring (Fuel), CENTCOM &

NGA. At the time of contract award, the Government will include a not-to-exceed (NTE) estimate in the Schedule for these cost-reimbursement CLINs. This estimate represents fuel purchases in direct support of this contract given the Government’s solicited number of aircraft. The Contractor is not required to propose costs; therefore, these CLINs will be excluded from the price analysis for all offerors.

CLINs 0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, and 4007 Reimbursables – Non-Recurring, CENTCOM & NGA.

At the time of contract award, the Government will include a not-to-exceed (NTE) estimate in the

Schedule for these cost-reimbursement CLINs. The contractor will be reimbursed for CONUS

Replacement Center (CRC) training expenses in direct support of this contract. In the event GFE listed in the PWS cannot be provided, the contractor may request reimbursement for these items under this CLIN. The Contractor is not required to propose costs; therefore, these CLINs will be excluded from the price analysis for all offerors. The proposed G&A rates will be reviewed for reasonableness, based on the other than cost and pricing data submitted.

CLIN 0008 Start-up Costs, NGA (1 aircraft). The offeror will provide the cost to start-up operations for one aircraft. Prices under this CLIN may include spare parts/equipment, mechanic tools, office supplies/equipment, logistics, uniforms/gear, and other non-recurring costs associated with starting operations. Provide a complete price breakdown for proposed aircraft so that price reasonableness can be determined. All breakdown prices must add up to a total start-up cost for one aircraft. The Government will evaluate the start-up costs to compare with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value determination for IDIQ award and task order award.

CLIN 0009 Positioning, NGA. The offeror will provide the cost to position (ferry only) one aircraft into Afghanistan. The Government will evaluate the positioning costs to compare with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value determination. The SSA will consider this fixed price in making a best value determination for IDIQ award and task order award.

CLINs 0010, 1010, 2010, 3010 and 4010 Pressurized Aircraft Monthly and Annual Service, NGA.

The offeror will provide the monthly and total annual cost for one aircraft for the base and all option years. Provide a complete price breakdown of dedicated services for the base and all option years so that price reasonableness can be determined. All breakdown prices must add up to a total proposed monthly service cost. The Government will evaluate the monthly service costs to compare with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value determination for IDIQ award and task order award.

CLINs 0011, 1011, 2011, 3011 and 4011 Price per Flight Hour for Pressurized Aircraft Services, NGA. The offeror will provide a total flight hour cost for one aircraft for one year at 1800 hours for the base year and all option years. The Government will evaluate the flight hour prices to compare with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value

CLIN 4012 Depositioning Aircraft, NGA. This cost must be completed for the base and each option year, but will only be evaluated for option year 4. The offeror will provide the cost deposition aircraft out of Afghanistan. The Government will evaluate the depositioning costs to compare with other competitive offers received which will be considered by the SSA in making a best value

The relative order of importance of the evaluation factors is as follows: Proposals that are technically acceptable will be rated as follows. Pre-Deployment Plan (including speed of deployment) is more important than past performance. The non-cost factors, when combined, are more important than price.

In making a best value decision the SSA will first determine whose offerors are responsible and have

Technical Proposals that were rated Acceptable (Pass) under all three technical subfactors. Any offeror who is determined to be non-responsible or whose Technical Proposal is rated Unacceptable

(Fail) under any technical subfactor will not be considered for award.

The SSA will then conduct an integrated assessment among the remaining responsible offerors who are deemed Acceptable under the Technical subfactors. The SSA will consider each offeror’s Pre-

Deployment Plan, Past Performance Confidence Assessment and evaluated CLIN prices in making any trade-offs resulting in a best value decision. The SSA’s rationale for any trade-offs will be documented and in accordance with the evaluation criteria and their relative order of importance. The

SSA may make one or multiple selections for IDIQ awards (up to four (4)) and potentially up to four

(4) task order awards to those who win IDIQ awards.

Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options (including the extension of services option based on the pricing submitted for the last 6-months of option year four) to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). The contract may be extended for up to six months in accordance with FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services.

ATTCH 1 PWS-CENTCOM

3 Feb 10

PEFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Commercial Airlift Services for US Central Command

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Description of Services

1.1 Scope of Contract

1.2 Aircraft Requirements

1.3 Personnel Requirements

1.4 Aircraft Maintenance

1.5 Passenger Service

1.6 Cargo Service

1.7 Transporting Hazardous Cargo

1.8 Passenger and Cargo Combination (COMBI) Service

1.9 Intransit Visibility (ITV)

2. Service Delivery Summary

3. Government Furnished Property and Services

3.1. Ramp Space

3.2. Utilities

3.3. Fuel

3.4. Billeting

3.5. Subsistence

3.6. Weather Reports

3.7. Base Transportation

3.8. Loading and Unloading

3.9. Maintenance Resources

3.10. Secure Communications

3.11 Office and Working Space

4. General Information

4.1 Project Management

4.2 Security

4.3 Force Protection

4.4 Quality…