HTC711-11-R-R001 Amendment 5.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 01-Jul-2011 04:00 PM to 06-Jul-2011 04:00 PM.

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.), email transmission 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 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.

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