HTC711-13-R-R016_Questions Answers_1st_Round.pdf

Date

Received RFP Page # RFP Para # Question Comment Category US Government Response Status

1 9-Sep-13 38 52.212-1(1)

Are you requiring companies to be CARB certified at time of proposal submission or time of award for the AFRICOM Dedicated Fixed Wing requirement? CARB Approval

In accordance with (IAW) 52.212-1(1) "Pursuant to DoDI 4500.53, to be eligible to receive a contract award, the offeror must be an approved Department of Defense

(DOD) air carrier as determined by HQ AMC/A3B and the Commercial Airlift Review

Board (CARB) at time of proposal submission for the aircraft type proposed under this

Solicitation." Closed

2 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A

Is there a breakdown available of where current contractor personnel are located in support of this contract throughout the AOR? Personnel Contractor personnel are located in Entebbe, Uganda. Closed

3 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A Is there any baggage scanning equipment available in Entebbe or any of the outstations? Equipment No. Closed

4 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A Is there a list of any equipment that will be left in place from the previous contract holder? Equipment No. Closed

5 9-Sep-13 3 SF 1449 When is the contract award date scheduled? Award Date

26 November 2013. This date was added to Technical Subfactor 5 - Operational Date in

Addendums 52.212-1 & 52.212-2 via Amendment 0002. Closed

6 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A

Will there be a site survey of the facilities and outstations in the AOR prior to or after the award date? Site Survey Answer to this question will be provided at a later date. Open

7 9-Sep-13

Attch 1 -

PWS pgs 5

& 7

Attch 1 - PWS paras 1.3.2, 1.3.3, 1.3.5, 1.9.3

Is there a training requirement from the Govt. to be maintained by the Contractor for key

Contractor personnel? (Pilots, Medical, etc.) If so, when will those requirements be made available? Training

Yes, there are multiple training requirements listed in Attachment 1 - Performance

Work Statement (PWS). IAW PWS Para 1.3.2. "Aircrew members shall be trained, qualified, and maintain proficiency in accordance with FAR 135, and 32 CFR 861." IAW

PWS Para 1.3.3. "Aircraft maintenance personnel shall be trained, qualified, and maintain proficiency in accordance with FAR 135. IAW PWS Para 1.3.5. Training, "Contract employees will be afforded the opportunity to attend code of Conduct training IAW DoDD 1300.7 dated 8 Dec 2000." IAW PWS Para 1.9.3. "Aircrew shall be air drop qualified in accordance with the contractor’s training program as approved by the

FAA." Closed

8 9-Sep-13 40 & 43

52.212-1 (II)

Part I -

Technical (e) &

52.212-2 (a) (1)

Part I -

Technical (v) After award, is the Contractor expected to be FMC on 28 Dec 13? Award Date

Yes, IAW 52.212-1 (II) Part I - Technical (e) Operational Date, the offeror must "submit confirmation two aircraft will be operational and ready to conduct missions in Africa on

28 December 2013." IAW 52.212-2 (a) (1) Part I - Technical (v) Technical Subfactor 5 -

Operational Date, "To be rated acceptable the offeror must submit confirmation two aircraft will be operational and ready to conduct missions in Africa on 28 December

2013." Closed

9 9-Sep-13

Attch 1 -

PWS pg 5 1.5.2 Which areas will be provided security by PNF or USF? Security

United States Special Operations Forces (USSOF) provides security at each outstation.

AFRICOM COUNTER LRA COMMAND ELEMENT (ACCE) policies set security postures at

Entebbe. Closed

10 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A

Is there an APO available for mail? If not, what is the plan for sending and receiving mail for contractors? Assets Yes. Mail is sent and received through the Embassy in Kampala, Uganda. Closed

11 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A Is there a list of OFF LIMITS AREAS in Entebbe? Security

Yes. The current off limit locations are in Entebbe. They are The Trap, The Bellagio, and

The Four Turkeys. Closed

12 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A

Is there a DFAC (dining facility) available for contractors to use in Entebbe or any of the outstations? Assets

No. US personnel are allowed to shop and dine on the economy in Entebbe or utilize a subcontractor at the outstations, if necessary. Closed

13 9-Sep-13

Attch 1 -

PWS pg 2 1.1.3

Is there past performance history available of the types of flights conducted and their frequency? (Day, Night, NVG, Airborne Ops, Waterborne Ops, etc) Historical Data

This information is not releasable. IAW Attach 1 - PWS para 1.1.3 "The Government anticipates contracting approximately 225 hours between two aircraft for 24 days per month and allows 6 days per month for scheduled/unscheduled maintenance."

Closed

14 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A Is there a list available of assets and or services available at each outstation in the AOR? Assets Please clarify and provide examples of "assets" and "services". Closed

15 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A

With reference to subject solicitation, we hold interest in offering services as to meet the requirement and inquire as to whether our firm must be registered on a specific schedule in order to qualify for consideration by USTRANSCOM. If so, please advise which schedule we must be registered on and we shall apply expeditiously. General No, there is not a schedule. Closed

16 9-Sep-13

Attch 1 -

PWS pg 5 1.3.1 Are Mechanics, Avionics and ALSE Techs required to have a SECRET clearance? Personnel

No. IAW PWS Para 1.3.1 "Some aircrew and site managers performing under this contract are required to possess a Secret security clearance unless otherwise waived on a case-by-case basis." Closed

17 9-Sep-13 N/A N/A AMRs (Air Mission Requests) will come directly from the JSOAD, ACCE or whom? Missions Air Support Requests (ASR's) come directly from the ACCE. Closed

18 11-Sep-13 N/A N/A

Since contractors cannot be armed for this contract. Are we allowed to subcontract force protection services for those areas that will not be provided security? i.e. living quarters, transportation. Security

The Government provides security at each outstation and at Entebbe. United States

Special Operations Forces (USSOF) provides security at each outstation. AFRICOM

COUNTER LRA COMMAND ELEMENT (ACCE) policies set security postures at Entebbe. Closed