HTC711-11-R-R001 Amendment 1.doc

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 06-May-2011 02:00 PM to 01-Jul-2011 04:00 PM.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from Aircraft Ferry-In cost to mission origination location and Aircraft Ferry-Out cost at mission completion may not to exceed the cost that would be paid for ferry to/from the contractors main base of operation. "Minimum Guarantee is $2,500.00". (POP 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012). Offeror must complete fill-in (Base of operation ie. headquarter, home station) below:

Home Base of Operation _________________________________________ To Aircraft Ferry-In cost to mission origination location and Aircraft Ferry-Out cost at mission completion may not to exceed the cost that would be paid for ferry to/from the contractors main base of operation. "Minimum Guarantee is $2,500.00". (POP 1 Sept 2011 - 31 Aug 2012). Offeror must complete fill-in (Base of operation ie. headquarter, home station) below:

Home Base of Operation _________________________________________.

CLIN 0002

The CLIN extended description has changed from Actual mission miles flown in support of USAFRICOM contract from Stuttgart, Germany to various destinations IAW Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. (POP 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012). Advance notice will be given when practical, however the contractor shall be prepared to support missions with notification of 24 hrs or less. The Contractor will provide pricing for missions ordered within the following timeframes:

GovernmentNotification Rate Per Mile Units(Est.) Total Cost AA: 0 - 24:00 hours ___________ x 50,000 = __________________ AB: 24:01 - 48:00 hours _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AC: 48:01 - 72:00 hours _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AD: 72:01+ hours ___________ x 50,000 = __________________ To Actual mission miles flown in support of USAFRICOM contract from Stuttgart, Germany to various destinations IAW Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. (POP 1 Sept 2011 - 31 Aug 2012). Advance notice will be given when practical. The Contractor will provide pricing for missions ordered within the following timeframes:

GovernmentNotification Rate Per Mile Units(Est.) Total Cost AA: 0 hrs – 47:59 hrs _________ x 36,000 = __________________ AB: 48 hrs – 71:59 hrs _________ x 25,000 = __________________ AC: 72 hrs – 119:59 hrs _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AD: 120 hrs – 167:59 hrs _________ x 25,000 = __________________ AE: 168 hrs + _________ x 25,000 = __________________.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 39,000.00 from 200,000.00 to 161,000.00.

CLIN 0003

The CLIN extended description has changed from Reimbursables such as fuel, landing fees, per diem, taxes, etc. See Attachment 1, Section 4. (POP 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012).

To Reimbursables such as fuel, landing fees, per diem, taxes, etc. See Attachment 1, Section 4. (POP 1 Sept 2011 - 31 Aug 2012)..

The pricing detail quantity has changed from UNDEFINED to 100,000.00.

CLIN 1001

The CLIN extended description has changed from Aircraft Ferry-In cost to mission origination location and Aircraft Ferry-Out cost at mission completion may not to exceed the cost that would be paid for ferry to/from the contractors main base of operation. (POP 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013). Offeror must complete fill-in (Base of operation ie. headquarter, home station) below:

Home Base of Operation _________________________________________ to Aircraft Ferry-In cost to mission origination location and Aircraft Ferry-Out cost at mission completion may not to exceed the cost that would be paid for ferry to/from the contractors main base of operation. (POP 1 Sept 2012 – 31 Aug 2013). Offeror must complete fill-in (Base of operation ie. headquarter, home station) below:

Home Base of Operation _________________________________________.

CLIN 1002

The CLIN extended description has changed from Actual mission miles flown in support of USAFRICOM contract from Stuttgart, Germany to various destination IAW Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. (POP 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013). Advance notice will be given when practical, however the contractor shall be prepared to support missions with notification of 24 hrs or less. The Contractor will provide pricing for missions ordered within the following timeframes:

GovernmentNotification Rate Per Mile Units(Est.) Total Cost AA: 0 - 24:00 hours ___________ x 50,000 = __________________ AB: 24:01 - 48:00 hours _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AC: 48:01 - 72:00 hours _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AD: 72:01+ hours ___________ x 50,000 = __________________ to Actual mission miles flown in support of USAFRICOM contract from Stuttgart, Germany to various destination IAW Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. (POP 1 Sept 2012 – 31 Aug 2013). Advance notice will be given when practical. The Contractor will provide pricing for missions ordered within the following timeframes:

GovernmentNotification Rate Per Mile Units(Est.) Total Cost AA: 0 hrs – 47:59 hrs _________ x 36,000 = __________________ AB: 48 hrs – 71:59 hrs _________ x 25,000 = __________________ AC: 72 hrs – 119:59 hrs _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AD: 120 hrs – 167:59 hrs _________ x 25,000 = __________________ AE: 168 hrs + _________ x 25,000 = __________________.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 39,000.00 from 200,000.00 to 161,000.00.

CLIN 1003

The CLIN extended description has changed from Reimbursables such as fuel, landing fees, per diem, taxes, etc. See Attachment 1, Section 4. (POP 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013).

to Reimbursables such as fuel, landing fees, per diem, taxes, etc. See Attachment 1, Section 4. (POP 1 Sept 2012 – 31 Aug 2013)..

The pricing detail quantity has changed from UNDEFINED to 100,000.00.

CLIN 2001

The CLIN extended description has changed from Aircraft Ferry-In cost to mission origination location and Aircraft Ferry-Out cost at mission completion may not to exceed the cost that would be paid for ferry to/from the contractors main base of operation. (POP 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014) Offeror must complete fill-in (Base of operation ie. headquarter, home station) below:

Home Base of Operation _________________________________________ To Aircraft Ferry-In cost to mission origination location and Aircraft Ferry-Out cost at mission completion may not to exceed the cost that would be paid for ferry to/from the contractors main base of operation. (POP 1 Sept 2013 – 31 Aug 2014) Offeror must complete fill-in (Base of operation ie. headquarter, home station) below:

Home Base of Operation _________________________________________.

CLIN 2002

The CLIN extended description has changed from Actual mission miles flown in support of USAFRICOM contract from Stuttgart, Germany to various destination IAW Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. (POP 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014). Advance notice will be given when practical, however the contractor shall be prepared to support missions with notification of 24 hrs or less. The Contractor will provide pricing for missions ordered within the following timeframes:

GovernmentNotification Rate Per Mile Units(Est.) Total Cost AA: 0 - 24:00 hours ___________ x 50,000 = __________________ AB: 24:01 - 48:00 hours _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AC: 48:01 - 72:00 hours _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AD: 72:01+ hours ___________ x 50,000 = __________________ to Actual mission miles flown in support of USAFRICOM contract from Stuttgart, Germany to various destination IAW Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement. (POP 1 Sept 2013 – 31 Aug 2014). Advance notice will be given when practical. The Contractor will provide pricing for missions ordered within the following timeframes:

GovernmentNotification Rate Per Mile Units(Est.) Total Cost AA: 0 hrs – 47:59 hrs _________ x 36,000 = __________________ AB: 48 hrs – 71:59 hrs _________ x 25,000 = __________________ AC: 72 hrs – 119:59 hrs _________ x 50,000 = __________________ AD: 120 hrs – 167:59 hrs _________ x 25,000 = __________________ AE: 168 hrs + _________ x 25,000 = __________________.

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 39,000.00 from 200,000.00 to 161,000.00.

CLIN 2003

The CLIN extended description has changed from Reimbursables such as fuel, landing fees, per diem, taxes, etc. See Attachment 1, Section 4. (POP 1 July 2013 - 30 June 2014) to Reimbursables such as fuel, landing fees, per diem, taxes, etc. See Attachment 1, Section 4. (POP 1 Sept 2013 – 31 Aug 2014).

The pricing detail quantity has changed from UNDEFINED to 100,000.00.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2011 TO

30-JUN-2012

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

FOB: Destination

F3NT31

To:

POP 01-SEP-2011 TO

31-AUG-2012

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2011 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2011 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2011 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2011 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1001 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2012 TO

30-JUN-2013

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2012 TO

31-AUG-2013

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1002 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2012 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2012 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1003 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2012 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2012 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2001 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2013 TO

30-JUN-2014

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2013 TO

31-AUG-2014

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2002 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2013 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2013 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2003 has been changed from:

POP 01-JUL-2013 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

POP 01-SEP-2013 TO

ASHWOOD, JOHNNY MSGT

AF BPN NO MILBILLS PROCESSES

UNIT 10340 BLDG 413 RM 213

APO AE 09094-0340

DSN 314-478-1753

F3NT31

The following have been added by reference:

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

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

I. NOTICE FOR RESTRICTIONS ON CONTACTS

Applicable to the release of this Request for Proposal (RFP), appropriate headquarters and directorate offices have been advised that a source selection action is in progress for passenger air transportation services in support of AFRICOM.

(a) FORMAL COMMUNICATIONS

Formal communications and requests for clarification and/or information concerning this solicitation shall be submitted in writing to the address below:

U.S. Mail

USTRANSCOM/TCAQ-R

ATTN: Brita Dorsey

508 Scott Drive, Bldg 1900 West

Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357

E-mail :

Subject: Solicitation HTC711-11-R-R001

To: brita.dorsey@ustranscom.mil

(1) Request for clarification and/or information concerning the solicitation should be submitted in the following format:

Reference: Section____, Page____, Paragraph____, (or Figure____).

Question:________________________________________________________.

(2) All requests must be made in writing or via e-mail and submitted to the above address. No requests for clarification will be provided in response to offeror-initiated telephone calls. Written inquiries will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors. However, time may not permit requests to be answered if received by the above addressee within 10 calendar days of the due date for offers as specified in this solicitation.

II. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS INFORMATION TO OFFERORS

(1) General Instructions

(1) The Government reserves the right not to award a contract based on the quality and quantity of proposals received. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award contracts without discussions with Offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a technical and a price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

(2) The proposal shall be clear, concise, and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating the validity of stated claims. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the government's requirements but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet these requirements. Offerors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their facilities and experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the offeror's proposal.

(3) 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. 1.1.13 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.

(4) Validity Statement: The Offeror’s proposal shall be valid 180 days after the proposal due date.

(5) The offeror shall make a clear statement in the proposal documentation that the proposal is valid until the applicable date as referenced in para (4) above. Past Performance must be received in the designated USTRANSCOM office not later than the date proposals are due.

(6) In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful proposals. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful proposals.

(7) Proposal Submission: Offers shall be submitted via commercial mail service (USPS, UPS, Fed-X, etc.) or hand carried. Please use the addresses stated in paragraph 1.0 above. All offers must be received not later than the proposal due date and time stated in the solicitation

(8) The proposal shall consist of Parts I-IV as detailed below.

(2) Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits/Markings

(a) Organization:

(i) Part I. 1 original and 1 copy of the Technical Proposal(s).

(ii) Part II. 1 original and 1copy of the Past Performance.

(iii) Part III. 1 original and 1copy of the Fly America Act and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Preferences.

(iv) Part IV. 1 original and 1 copy of the Pricing Proposal

(v) Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for their proposal.

(1) Solicitation/Contract Form. Offerors shall complete blocks 12, 17a, and 30a, b, and c, of the SF 1449. 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. Contractor must comply with FAR 52.204-7 (APR 2008) Central Contractor Registration.

(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 Part 52.212-3..

(b) Pages, Typing, and Page Numbering - The contents of the above sections shall be typed single-spaced, on 8-1/2 by 11 inch white paper, with one inch margins on all sides. Twelve point type shall be used except for figures and diagrams, where smaller size is acceptable as long as it is readable. Pages shall be printed head-to-head if both sides are used. All page numbers shall be sequential for each volume and centered at the bottom of each page. If additional pages must be added after page numbers are applied, offeror shall use a numeric/alpha designation to number the added pages. Example: Designate a single insert page added after page 10 as 10A, and two added insert pages as 10A and 10B. Each page shall identify the offeror and the date of submission in the upper right hand corner. Charts, attachments, etc., should be page numbered and may have additional identification such as a chart or attachment number. Blank pages shall contain the phrase "This Page Intentionally Left Blank." Blank page backs will not be included in the maximum page count.

(c) Proposal Markings. Each hard copy proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder with allowances made for space to facilitate potential changes. Within each binder, tabs should be placed to separate each individual “Part” of the proposal. Staples shall not be used. A cover sheet shall be applied to each binder, clearly marked as original, copy number 1 or 2, RFP number, and offeror's name. The same identifying data shall be placed on the spine of each binder to facilitate rapid accountability when placed on a shelf in a vertical position.

(3) Requests for Information The Government will make the final determination as to whether a proposal is acceptable or unacceptable, and may accept a proposal as initially submitted without requesting further information from any offeror. However, should the Government request additional information via Evaluation Notices (EN), the offeror shall provide a written response. If any response to Government initiated correspondence generates a change to the offeror's proposal, offerors shall annotate such changes and submit page changes to their proposal along with their response.

(4) Proposal Content The offeror's proposal shall respond to all requirements of this solicitation clearly and completely. The proposal shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward and concise delineation of the offeror's promise to comply with RFP terms and conditions, and satisfactorily perform the contract. Information supplied in the proposal must be free from ambiguities. Offerors who fail to respond adequately, or fail to clarify or correct their proposals after having been notified or questioned by the Government, may be eliminated from the source selection process without further discussions. The proposal (offer) submitted in response to this solicitation shall consist of the following:

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

Technical Proposal. 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 stated in the RFP

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” may be considered unacceptable and may not be considered further. Responses to this subfactor shall be limited to 10 pages.

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) Current 14 CFR Part 133 Operating Certificate and current FAA letter of authority for each aircraft or similar type aircraft designated to operate under the 14 CFR Part 133 Operating Certificate (2) 14 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 Attachment 3 of the Operations Specification (as applicable). If you are operating under a foreign flag, provide the equivalent CAA certifications. (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).

d. Proof of aircraft ownership, signed lease agreement or purchase agreement, or other agreement between the parties expressing an intent to lease or purchase/sell aircraft that is binding upon both parties if a contract is awarded to the offeror. Examples of this might include a letter of intent to sell or purchase aircraft, or an option to lease or purchase. Options to lease or purchase shall include a right of first refusal exercisable by the offeror. The submitted documentation must provide adequate assurance to the Government that the proposed aircraft will be available for the entire term of the contract period of performance, including base and option years, should the Government make an award to the offeror.

PART II - Past Performance: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part II of their proposal.

Past performance. Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) Past Performance Information (PPI) references from different contracts 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 include the following past performance information:

(i) Company/division name

(ii) Product/service

(iii) Contracting agency

(iv) Current Government or other points of contact to include name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for each contract listed

(v) Contract number

(vi) Contract type

(vii) Contract award date, period of performance

(viii) Basic contract award amount/current value

(ix) Past Performance log including the name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for each point of contact listed.

Offerors shall determine the mix of contracts that best represent their depth and breadth of past performance under relevant contracts. 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 their assertion of relevance of the submitted contract or task order to this acquisition.

Offerors shall provide references for each 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 points of contact fulfilling these same roles. Any additional customers with 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 (maximum of 5 to be submitted to the Government). The respondents shall forward the completed questionnaires directly to the Contracting Officer NLT the proposal due date specified in the solicitation.

Even though the assessment of Past Performance is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR 9, past performance information contained herein may be used to support the Determination of Responsibility for a successful awardee(s).

Part III – Fly America Act and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Preferences: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part III of their proposal.

Offerors shall submit information which documents: (1) the air carrier is US or Foreign Flagged; and (2) the offeror does or does not have aircraft dedicated to the CRAF program.

Part IV – Pricing Proposal: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part IV of their proposal.

The Schedule, Supplies or Services – Cost/Price - Offerors shall insert its proposed pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) with the exception of Reimbursable CLIN’s 0003, 1003 and 2003 in the spaces provided in the Schedule. The offeror shall provide a unit price and max amount (multiplying the unit price x max quantity identified in schedule) for CLIN’s 0001, 1001 and 2001. Offerors shall also fill-in the location for base of operations. For CLIN’s 0002, 1002 and 2002 the offeror shall provide a rate per mile including premium and total cost for lines AA, and AB; the offeror shall provide a rate per mile and total cost for lines AC, AD and AE; the max amount for CLIN’s 0002, 1002 and 2002 shall be the sum of the total cost for lines AA, AB, AC, AD and AE; the offeror is not required to provide a unit price at the CLIN level. The price per mile must include the DESC Fuel Rate provided per Attachment 1 Para. 4.6.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

Proposal Evaluation

Criteria and Procedures This acquisition will be conducted as a best value source selection in accordance with FAR 15.1 Source Selection Process and Techniques, and USTRANSCOM source selection procedures. The objective of the source selection is to select the offeror(s) that represents the best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. The Government intends to award approximately three (3) IDIQ contract as a result of this solicitation. To receive an IDIQ award, an offeror must (1) be deemed responsible IAW FAR Part 9, (2) conform to all required terms and conditions, (3) be DOD Approved pursuant to HQ AMC Commercial Airlift Division (AMC/A3B) standards as stated (4) be the entity that will operate the aircraft under this contract, unless subcontracting is required by international agreement and (5) represent a best value to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award contract(s) without conducting discussions, however the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, written and/or oral, with offerors if it is determined to be in the Government’s best interest. The Government reserves the right to award no contract(s) at all, depending on the quality of the proposals submitted and availability of funds.

In addition to meeting all terms and conditions of the solicitation, each offeror's proposal will be evaluated against the following evaluation criteria:

Factor 1 – Technical. Each offeror’s Technical Proposal will be evaluated 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 performance work statement (PWS). The proposed approach effectively demonstrates the offeror’s ability to comply with the PWS requirements.

Technical Subfactor 2 – 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.

Technical Subfactor 3 – Proof of Aircraft Ownership: The offeror’s signed agreement is current, binding upon both parties, and demonstrates their ability to provide aircraft available for the entire term of the contract period of performance.

Factor 2 – 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:

Very Relevant (VR) – Present/past performance effort involved essentially the same scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Relevant (R) – Present/past performance effort involved similar scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Somewhat Relevant (SR) – Present/past performance effort involved some of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

Not Relevant (NR) – Present/past performance effort involved little or none of the scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires.

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:

Substantial Confidence - Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a high expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Satisfactory Confidence - Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Limited Confidence - Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has a low expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

No Confidence - Based on the Offeror’s recent/relevant performance record, the Government has no expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence (Neutral) - No recent/relevant performance record is available or the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned.

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 of unfavorably.

Relevant performance is defined as having experience in aircraft passenger service. Performance should be similar in size, scope, and complexity as the work described in this RFP and may include contracts with the federal government, state and local government agencies, and commercial customers.

In addition to past performance information submitted by the offeror, past performance information may be obtained through the (1) Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the (2) Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), (3) questionnaires tailored to the circumstances for this acquisition, (4) through Defense Contract Management Agency channels, (5) through interviews with program managers and contracting officers or (6) other sources known to the Government.

Offerors are 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 3 – Price: For IDIQ award(s), the Government will first determine whether the proposed price for each individual CLIN (with the exception of reimbursables CLINs 0003, 1003 and 2003), is fair, reasonable, and realistic. After price determination of individual CLIN’s the Government will evaluate the offerors total proposed price to determine whether its fair, reasonable, and realistic. The total evaluated price will be calculated by adding the max amount for CLIN’s 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001 and 2002. The fair and reasonable determination will be accomplished by conducting a price analysis using one or more of the techniques set forth in FAR 15.404-1(b)(2). The Government will also consider price realism to determine whether the specific elements of the proposal reflects a clear understanding of the requirements and are consistent with the unique methods of performance described in the offeror’s technical proposal.

Factor 4 - Fly America Act and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Preferences – Offers shall be evaluated to determine the Fly America Act and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Preferences participant category. Fly America Act and CRAF Preferences participant categories will be assigned as follows (listed in order from highest priority to lowest priority):

Category 1. US Flagged Aircraft (pursuant to, Title 49, Subtitle VII, Part A, subpart I, Chapter 401, 40118-Government-Financed Air Transportation that has been incorporated into the FAR Part 47.4 Air Transportation by U.S. Flag Carriers) and have aircraft dedicated to the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (pursuant to Title 49 USC 41106(c) ).

Category 2. US Flagged Aircraft

Category 3. Foreign Flag Aircraft 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 2.

Order of Importance. Past performance is more important than price. However, the Government will not pay a price premium that is disproportionate to the margin of increase in Past Performance ratings.

Offerors must submit acceptable technical proposals and propose fair and reasonable prices to be considered for award.

After an evaluation of all remaining offeror’s past performance and price, the Government will identify proposals that are considered best value to the Government.

After identifying those offerors determined to be the best value offerors, the Government will then apply the appropriate Fly America/CRAF Participant Category Ratings to each of those offerors to determine which offeror(s) have a preference to receive contract award.

If the Government can fill the requirement with an acceptable, reasonably available Category 1 (US Flagged & Fly CRAF) offeror then award will be made to that offeror that is considered to be the best value to the Government.

If a sufficient Category 1 offeror is not available to fulfill the Government’s requirement, the Government will make an award to a reasonably available Category 2 (US Flagged) offeror that is considered to be the best value to the Government.

If a sufficient Category 2 offeror is not available to fulfill the Government’s requirement, the Government will make an award to a reasonably available Category 3 (Foreign Flag) offeror that is considered to be the best value to the Government.

Options. The contract will include a base and two option periods. The Government will evaluate the price for the base plus two option periods including the extension of services option in accordance with the terms of the RFP. 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.

An offeror must be an approved Department of Defense (DOD) contractor—and not in a suspended or temporary non-use status—prior to receiving a contract award. The offeror’s DOD approval must be for service equivalent to the service described in this solicitation. To obtain DOD approval, the offeror must satisfy the obligations contained in the clause entitled “Air Safety” as well as the quality and safety requirements set forth in 32 CFR Part 861 “Department of Defense Commercial Air Carrier Quality and Safety Review Program.

If an offeror is not a DOD approved air carrier, but otherwise appears eligible for award, the Contracting Officer will initiate a Survey and Analysis by HQ AMC Commercial Airlift Division in order to seek DOD Approval. Once DOD approval is granted, the Contracting Officer will consider the offeror’s approved status along with the offeror’s ability to meet other solicitation requirements in determining eligibility for award. In particular, an offeror must satisfy the 32 CFR Part 861 requirements (i.e. have performed 12 months of continuous service equivalent to the services sought herein) not later than the closing date of this solicitation, in order to be considered for DOD Approval.

Offerors who are selected for a potential contract award through the best value process will be contacted by the Contracting Officer to facilitate the DOD approval process.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4

Paragraph (a) entitled “Inspection/Acceptance” is tailored to read: The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any services that have been tendered for acceptance, including on-site capability surveys, pre-flight and in-flight quality assurance surveillance observations, ramp inspections and/or cockpit observations during flights. Contracting Officer Representatives (COR) will provide credentials to the carrier's representative before embarking on the plane. The Government may also initiate performance evaluations of the contractor during all phases of this contract. The Government may require reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. When the nonconforming services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may--

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed. If the Contractor fails to promptly perform acceptable services or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance is in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the reperformance of such service.

Paragraph (f) entitled “Excusable Delays” is tailored to include the following: “In the event of an excusable delay, management must make every effort to mitigate the effects of the delay and perform in accordance with the schedules established pursuant to this contract.”

Paragraph (v) is added to this clause as follows: “DIVERSIONS, AND SCHEDULE CHANGES”

(1) Diversions. The en route rerouting of a trip due to the threat of, or actual hostilities, weather, medical emergency or natural disaster, constitutes a diversion. Both the Government and the Contractor have the right to divert any trip for these reasons. The Contractor shall be paid the contract rate for Government directed diversions.

(2) Schedule Changes. Schedules may be revised upon request of either the Government or the Contractor provided the requester provides a minimum of 12 hours notice prior to the scheduled departure of the trip involved and the requested change is mutually agreed upon.

ATTACHMENT 1 PWS

UNITED STATES AFRICA COMMAND

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

CONFIGURABLE AIRLIFT MULTI-USE SERVICE

1. Description of Services:

1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide all aircraft, personnel, equipment, tools, material, maintenance, and supervision necessary to furnish air transportation services, throughout the USAFRICOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), Europe and Africa, or other destinations upon the request of the Government, via contractor-furnished aircraft. This includes all necessary expertise and personnel to accomplish the loading, unloading, load planning and manifesting of passengers and cargo.

1.1.2 The aircraft must be capable of flying from Stuttgart, Germany a range of 3200 nautical miles unrefueled with a minimum load of 10 passengers, fuel, and baggage; have a range capacity which enables the aircraft to overfly destination and continue flight to alternate location when necessary, and have an ACL of at least 6800 lbs. Reductions in range and/or ACL will be authorized depending on mission requirements. The aircraft cargo area must be capable of carrying up to 10 passengers and baggage, or up to 6800 lbs of cargo or a combination thereof. Aircraft cargo area must be reconfigurable based on customer needs. Cargo capability is to include ability to handle skid-loaded items up to 40 inches wide and 50 inches high.

1.1.3 Aircraft must be fully self-supporting with internal passenger stairs, pressurized cabin, auxiliary power unit (APU) for self-starting, and an industry standard lavatory equipped with running water and flushing toilet system.

1.1.4 Aircraft must be capable of taking-off and landing on prepared surfaced runways as short as 7,000 ft and able to operate into airfields as high as 8,000 ft MSL.

1.1.5 Aircraft must be multi-engine; turbine powered and must be able to fly in Instrument Meteorological Conditions (Equipped for Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) flight).

1.1.6 Communication Requirements: Aircraft must be configured SATCOM communications (e.g. INMARSAT). Any air time charges will be reimbursed under CLIN 0003 (and CLINS 1003 and 2003 if options are exercised).

1.1.7 Desired, but not required, Communications Equipment/Capabilities: Two additional and separate 64Kbps channels to support secure and/or non-secure voice and data operations simultaneously, with a communication system that includes the ability to manage the bandwidth separately or in a bonded mode, to the greatest extent possible, to allow ease of access to internet and reach back via VPN to office domains.

1.1.8 Aircraft shall be pressurized and have an onboard emergency oxygen system readily available for passengers.

1.1.9 Aircraft interior cabin appointments, seats, and fixtures in the aircraft shall be maintained in a safe, clean, presentable condition. Specifically, unsightly wear, holes, and unmended tears are not acceptable. Aircraft shall be equipped with adequate tie down or restraint system for baggage.

1.1.10 Substitute aircraft. When the primary aircraft is not available for service, the Contractor shall provide adequate backup aircraft from either the Contractor’s own aircraft or by arrangement with other DoD approved carriers. For scheduled maintenance, a substitute aircraft must be provided to cover the time the primary aircraft is unavailable, unless authorized otherwise by the Contracting Officer. For any other unschedule maintenance event that make the primary aircraft unavailable, the contractor must provide a substitute aircraft within 48 hours of first learning of the unavailability, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Aircraft substituted by the Contractor on any one flight shall meet the minimum seating and/or equipment requirements for that flight. Substitution of aircraft not listed in the List of Authorized Aircraft in the contract must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.1.11 Cancellations. The contractor shall not be reimbursed or compensated for flight cancellations unless the aircraft has actually begun the mission. In that case, the contractor will only be reimbursed for the actual use rate to return to point of origin.

1.1.12 Response Time. Schedules will be agreed upon by both government and contractor. The contractor will be paid at the rate identified in the schedule based on the date of notification and the actual mission execution date. The aircraft cargo area must be reconfigurable by the contractor’s maintenance team within 12 hours of notification of mission profile.

1.1.13 DOD Approval and Additional Standards. The carrier operating the aircraft must be an approved DOD air carrier, as determined by HQ AMC/A3B and the Commerical Airlift Review Board (CARB), and must maintain this approval throughout the performance of this contract. The contractor shall comply with all FAA requirements or equivalent CAA requirements, and with all DOD additional standards as published on the following web site: http://www.amc.af.mil/library/businesscustomers.asp

1.2 Payment Calculation:

1.2.1 The Great Circle Statute Miles (GCSMs) listed between the points in the Schedule are the accepted miles for the purposes of performance and payment under this contract.

1.2.2 Where a flight must be flown between points not included in the Schedule, distances will be determined by the use of GCSMs as computed and furnished by the Commercial Operations Integrated System (COINS).

1.2.3 If the flight is put in a holding pattern or diverted, payment will be calculated by multiplying flight time minutes times the block speed of the aircraft (provided by the contractor in the LIST OF AIRCRAFT) divided by 60 and then multiplied by the unit price. Flight time minutes shall be computed from block out to block in.

1.3 Scheduling and Mission Execution:

1.3.1 For the purpose of this paragraph, the term “Schedules” means the day and time of day of the flight operation. To the extent such schedules are not specified in this contract, they shall be established by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the AFRICOM Deployment and Distribution Center (ADDOC). Schedules may be given verbally or in writing.