HTC711-16-R-R023_Amd_2.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

The purpose of this Amendment is to revise the RFP, incorporate questions and answ ers and to extend the proposal due date/time to 4 Nov 2016 at 1:00 pm Central Time.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 21

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Oct-2016

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 HTC711-16-R-R023

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Oct-2016

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 X is extended, 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

21-Oct-2016

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

EMAIL:TEL:

tccamede Typewritten Text 618-220-7031 tccamede Typewritten Text Denise E Cameron tccamede Typewritten Text tccamede Typewritten Text tccamede Typewritten Text tccamede Typewritten Text tccamede Typewritten Text tccamede Typewritten Text denise.e.cameron.civ@mail.mil

HTC711-16-R-R023

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 28-Oct-2016 02:00 PM to 04-Nov-2016 01:00 PM.

The solicitation issue date has changed from 30-Sep-2016 to 04-Oct-2016.

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0001

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Base Period. The minimum guarantee for this contract is $15,000 and is only applicable to the base period.

To:

Base Period. Monthly Basing Fee to provide aircraft services in accordance with the PWS. Task Order pricing shall be in accordance with the Pricing Table based upon the aircraft required by the Task Order..

The pricing detail quantity has decreased by 11.00 from 12.00 to 1.00.

The unit of issue has changed from Months to Lot.

CLIN 0006

CLIN 1001

CLIN 1006

CLIN 2001

CLIN 2006

CLIN 3001

CLIN 3006

CLIN 4001

CLIN 4006

The unit of issue has changed from Months to Lot.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

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

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

POP 01-DEC-2016 TO

30-NOV-2017

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

DENISE E. CAMERON

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7031 FOB: Destination

HTC711

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC

POP 01-DEC-2016 TO

30-NOV-2017

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

DENISE E. CAMERON

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7031

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0006 has been changed from:

POP 01-DEC-2016 TO

30-NOV-2017

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2016 TO

30-NOV-2017

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

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

POP 01-DEC-2017 TO

30-NOV-2018

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2017 TO

30-NOV-2018

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 1006 has been changed from:

POP 01-DEC-2017 TO

30-NOV-2018

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2017 TO

30-NOV-2018

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

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

POP 01-DEC-2018 TO

30-NOV-2019

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2018 TO

30-NOV-2019

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 2006 has been changed from:

POP 01-DEC-2018 TO

30-NOV-2019

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2018 TO

30-NOV-2019

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3001 has been changed from:

POP 01-DEC-2019 TO

30-NOV-2020

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2019 TO

30-NOV-2020

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 3006 has been changed from:

POP 01-DEC-2019 TO

30-NOV-2020

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2019 TO

30-NOV-2020

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4001 has been changed from:

POP 01-DEC-2020 TO

30-NOV-2021

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2020 TO

30-NOV-2021

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 4006 has been changed from:

POP 01-DEC-2020 TO

30-NOV-2021

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

POP 01-DEC-2020 TO

30-NOV-2021

N/A USTRANSCOM-AQ - HTC711

PHILLIP A. SURREY

508 SCOTT DR

SCOTT AFB IL 62225-5357

618-220-7135

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 ADDENDUM

Offerors are to comply with the instructions set forth in FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items, unless otherwise revised, tailored, or added per this addendum.

FAR 52.212-1 Paragraph (b) is replaced in its entirety, as follows:

(b) Submission of offers. Offerors shall submit signed and dated offers at or before the exact time specified in Block 8 of Standard Form (SF) 1449 for this solicitation. In submitting an offer, the offeror assents to the contract terms and conditions as written in the RFP, with attachments. Offerors that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation shall be excluded from consideration. Offers shall:

1. Be submitted in a sealed package to the address below and marked "Request for Proposal No. HTC711-16- R-R023”:

USTRANSCOM / TCAQ-R

Multimodal and Regional Airlift Branch ATTN: Ms. Denise Cameron and Ms. Dorothy Delrosario 508 Scott Drive Scott AFB, IL 62225

2. Submit representations and certifications in accordance with FAR 52.212-3(b).

3. Provide a proposal in accordance with the following preparation instructions.

A. Proposals shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and to substantiate the stated information. Proposals shall not rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements identified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), but 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 company or experience and will use this information to evaluate the offer.

B. Formatting and Page Limitations. Offerors will submit proposals in response to this solicitation in accordance with the formatting and page limitations established herein. Offerors shall submit proposals on 8.5 X 11 paper, using 1 inch margins. The font shall be no smaller than 12 point except for charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics where font shall be no smaller than 10 point. A single side of the paper is considered one page and all pages shall be numbered. The cover page and table of contents for each volume are excluded from the page limitation. Foldout pages are permitted only for providing any charts, diagrams, and/or other graphics necessary, and are included in the page limits. Foldout pages exceeding 8.5 inches X 11 inches will be counted as two pages. The page limits for each volume are identified with its respective instructions.

C. Offerors shall submit hard and soft (electronic) copies of their proposal for the IDIQ and the Task Order.

The quantity of each is identified in the instructions for each.

(1) Each hard copy version of the proposal shall be separately bound in a three-ring loose leaf binder, with tabs or dividers for each volume (listed below). Each binder shall include a cover page including offeror name, volume number and title, solicitation number, and be marked as IDIQ or Task Order and identified as the original or copy. The same information shall be placed on the spine of each binder to facilitate rapid accountability when placed on a shelf in a vertical position. Elaborate formats, bindings, or color presentations are not desired or required. Staples shall not be used.

(2) Each soft copy (electronic) version of the proposal shall be submitted via CD-ROM or DVD and shall contain a complete version of all volumes. Each disk shall be labeled with the Offeror’s name, solicitation number and identified as the IDIQ or Task Order proposal. In the event of a conflict between the hard copy and the electronic version of the proposal on CD-ROM, the hard copy will be considered the correct version and will prevail. Facsimile or emailed proposals will NOT be accepted.

(3) The IDIQ Proposal shall be divided into five volumes, as shown below. Offerors shall submit three hard copy versions of the proposal; one (1) original and two (2) copies. Offerors shall also submit two (2) electronic versions of the proposal; one (1) original and one (1) copy.

Volume I: Factor 1 - Basic Eligibility Volume II: Factor 2 - Technical Capability Volume III: Factor 3 - Past Performance Volume IV: Factor 4 - Price Volume V: Business Proposal

(4) The Task Order Proposal shall be divided into three volumes, as shown below. Offerors shall submit three hard copy versions of the proposal; one (1) original and two (2) copies. Offerors shall also submit two

(2) electronic versions of the proposal; one (1) original and one (1) copy. Note, there is no submission for Volumes I or III for the Task Order. See below for more information.

Volume II: Factor 2 - Technical Capability Volume IV: Factor 4 - Price

D. IDIQ Proposal Instructions.

(1) Volume I: IDIQ Factor 1 – Basic Eligibility

a. Basic Eligibility. Offerors shall complete and submit RFP Attachment 8, Basic Eligibility and Carrier Flag Status to demonstrate the proposed air carriers meet the basic eligibility subfactors for this requirement.

This factor consists of six (6) Subfactors, listed below.

i. Subfactor 1 - DoD Approved Air Carrier. Operators of all proposed aircraft must (1) be on the DoD Approved Air Carrier Listing maintained by US Air Force, Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC/A3B) at the time of proposal submission, or (2) be eligible for DoD approval at the time of award as determined by AMC/A3B. The Offeror shall identify on RFP Attachment 8 whether or not the proposed air carriers are or are not DoD approved. For any air carrier identified as a not DoD Approved, the Offeror shall provide the information requested on RFP Attachment 8 and submit an AMC Form 207, DoD Statement of Intent, with explanation and supporting documentation, to demonstrate the proposed air carrier has the potential to meet the Quality and Safety Requirements required by 32 CFR 861. Note, AMC/A3B will not begin the DoD approval process until the Offeror is identified as an apparent awardee.

ii. Subfactor 2 - Continuous Equivalent Service. All proposed air carriers shall have at least 12 months of continuous service, generating revenue, equivalent to the services sought by DOD. In accordance with 32 CFR 861, “Equivalent to the services sought by DOD” means service offered to qualify for DOD approval must be substantially equivalent to the type of service sought by DOD. “Continuous” service means the carrier must have performed revenue-generating services of the nature for which DOD approval is sought. The Offeror shall identify on RFP Attachment 8 whether or not each air carrier has 12 months of continuous equivalent service based upon the services they are proposed to provide.

iii. Subfactor 3 - Certification Documentation. All proposed aircraft owned by the air carrier shall be on the aircraft operator’s Operations Specification at the time of proposal submission to demonstrate the capability of providing the services. The Government will retrieve this information from the FAA for verification.

For Foreign Flag carriers, Offerors shall submit the following CAA certification documentation that is equivalent to 14 CFR Part 135 documentation: (A) Operating Certificate, (B) Operations Specifications, (C) the applicable Flight Standards Office, as well as the point of contact to include phone number and email address. Each foreign flag aircraft offered shall be listed in the Operations Specification equivalent. In addition, if the aircraft has been modified, the Offeror shall provide the description of the Supplemental Type Certificate approved by or Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and what, if any, additional capabilities are achieved with the modification

iv. Subfactor 4 - Aircraft Ownership. The Offeror shall identify on RFP Attachment 8 whether the aircraft are owned or leased by the proposed air carrier(s). The Offeror shall provide proof the proposed air carrier owns or will lease the proposed aircraft identified on the IDIQ Aircraft Identification Table, RFP Attachment 2. Examples of proof 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 air carrier and shall provide adequate assurance to the Government that each proposed aircraft will be available for the contract period of performance, should the Government make an award to the offeror.

v. Subfactor 5 - Aircraft Operation and Control. The offeror shall confirm on RFP Attachment 8 whether or not the proposed air carriers will operate the aircraft proposed for that carrier, and identify whether the Offeror shall have access to commit, task, and employ the proposed aircraft throughout the period of performance. The Offeror shall submit a signed agreement(s) between it and each proposed air carrier where the air carrier confirms it will operate its proposed aircraft and that each proposed aircraft will be available for the contract period of performance, should the Government make a task order award to the offeror.

vi. Subfactor 6 - Fly America Act Preference. On RFP Attachment 8, the Offeror shall identify the Fly America Act participant category of each proposed air carrier. Fly America Act participant categories will be assigned as follows:

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 in to the FAR Part 47.4 Air Transportation by U.S. Flag Carriers).

Category 2. Foreign Flag Aircraft

(2) Volume II: IDIQ Factor 2 – Technical Capability Proposal. Offerors shall submit a Technical Capability Proposal which demonstrates the offeror’s proposed approach is capable of meeting the minimum requirements to perform this effort.

a. Technical Approach. (Page Limit: 15 pages.) Offerors shall submit an approach which clearly describes aircraft types, equipment, and personnel to achieve the objectives of the TASC IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS), specifically addressing each subtask of Task Area 2 Operational Services and Task Area 3 Ground Support. The Offerors shall complete the IDIQ Aircraft Identification Table, RFP Attachment 2 and clearly explain, in its Technical Approach, how the aircraft proposed will satisfy the minimum requirements of the PWS.

The Offeror shall submit the minimum experience and qualifications it will require of its pilots, copilots, site leads, and lead maintenance personnel. The proposal shall provide an adequate approach and understanding of the requirement, with little or no potential to cause increased cost or degradation of performance.

b. Quality Control Plan. (Page Limit: None.) Offerors shall submit a Quality Control Plan describing its risk management procedures and implementation approach to ensure safe and reliable air transportation in accordance with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulation Part (121, 133, or 135) and 32 CFR 861 (PWS para 4.2) or applicable Civil Aviation Authority regulations. (A commercial quality control plan may be submitted.) The plan shall describe risk management procedures which mitigate the operational risk hazards inherent to air transportation, including air transportation in austere locations.

(3) Volume III: IDIQ Factor 3 – Past Performance Proposal.

a. The Government will evaluate past performance to assess the Offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation requirements. This evaluation considers the Offeror’s demonstrated recent and relevant record of performance in supplying the services that meet the contract requirements. In accordance with FAR 15.305(a)(2), the currency and relevance of the information, source of the information, context of the data, and general trends in the contractor’s performance shall be considered. These are combined to establish one performance confidence assessment rating for each offeror.

b. Offerors shall submit recent past performance information for relevant services to demonstrate its ability to successfully perform the solicited requirement. Recent is defined as currently being performed or was performed within the 3 years prior to proposal submission due date. Relevant is defined as services which are the same or similar to those required by this solicitation. For this solicitation, those services include fixed wing, rotary wing, Casualty Evacuation services as well as Ground Support operations described in the PWS.

c. Past Performance References. The offeror shall submit no more than six (6) past performance references from different contracts or efforts it has performed which are similar to the scope and complexity of services described in this solicitation. This includes work for commercial customers, DoD and other Federal agencies, and subcontracts that are similar to the Government requirements. Additionally, offerors shall provide the following for each reference submitted.

Contract Name/Title, Contract Number and Task Order Number, as applicable Contracting Officer or Contract Manager’s Name, Email, and phone number Name and address of the contracting activity (buying and administrative) Contracting Officer’s Representative Name, Email, and phone number Contract Type (Firm-Fixed Price, Cost Reimbursement, IDIQ, etc.)

Annual Dollar Value and Total Contract Value ( including option years) Performance Period – Base Year and number of Option Years Brief description of work performed and how it is relevant to this effort Type of aircraft used

d. For all proposed air carriers, Offerors shall submit a list of all safety accidents and incidents, which required Federal Aviation Administration notification, occurring 3 years prior to the proposal submission due date. The Offeror shall provide an explanation of the nature, cause, and outcome (including any sanctions imposed) of the event; location; type aircraft; fatalities; injuries; and damage to aircraft or other property.

e. Past Performance Questionnaire. Offerors shall complete Section 1 of RFP Attachment 10, Past Performance Questionnaire and then send to each Point of Contact (POC) the offeror provided as a reference. The Past Performance Questionnaire shall be completed by an individual who can validate the Offeror’s performance.

Once completed, the PPQ shall be considered sensitive and shall not be released to the offeror. In the event adverse past performance information is received by the Government, the Contracting Officer will provide sufficient details to allow the offeror to address it. The POC shall email completed questionnaires directly to denise.e.cameron.civ@mail.mil and dorothy.h.delrosario.civ@mail.mil. Note: The Contracting Officer will not accept faxed questionnaires or questionnaires submitted by the offeror. Offerors should use every diligent effort to follow-up with each Office/Agency to ensure the Contracting Officer receives the past performance questionnaires no later than the offer due date/time.

(4) Volume IV: IDIQ Factor 4 – Price Proposal. Offerors shall submit its proposed pricing for the IDIQ on the IDIQ Price Table, RFP Attachment 3, based on the instructions therein. The proposed rates will establish the maximum price that can be charged on a Task order for each individual service. Offerors may provide information to support or justify the pricing proposed. The electronic version of proposal shall include the IDIQ Price Table in Microsoft Excel format to facilitate price analysis. Offerors are not prohibited from submitting a PDF version as well.

(5) Volume V: IDIQ Business Proposal. This volume shall include all documents/information requiring signature or completion by the offeror in accordance with the solicitation.

a. The offer shall be submitted on Standard Form (SF) 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items and signed by an authorized official of the company. Offerors shall complete blocks 12, 17, and 30 a, b, and c of the SF 1449. Offerors shall ensure the company name and address in Block 17a is consistent with the company information in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Complete Block 17b, if applicable.

b. Include acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments by submitting signed copies of the amendment(s) with the proposal. Solicitation amendments must be signed by an authorized official of the company.

c. The offeror shall submit a completed Offeror Information Sheet, RFP Attachment 9, to provide names of individuals authorized to negotiate/obligate the company and to provide the information necessary to complete the DD Form 254, Security Classification Guide. The DD Form 254 for this effort is provided at RFP mailto:denise.e.cameron.civ@mail.mil mailto:dorothy.h.delrosario.civ@mail.mil

Attachment 4. Note, US Flag air carriers must have a Facility Clearance in order to receive classified threat briefings and/or to have access to classified information. Foreign Flag air carriers may or may not be granted access to classified information based on the specific circumstances and therefore may not be eligible to perform certain requirements.

d. Any representations and certifications not submitted electronically, in accordance with FAR 52.212- 3, shall be included in the Business Proposal.

e. Provide certification in accordance with FAR 52.222-56 – Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan

f. Financial Authorization. Offerors shall provide authorization for its financial institution to release financial information to the Contracting Officer to support responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.1 Responsible Prospective Contractors. Offerors shall also provide the Government with a point of contact at the financial institution. Publicly traded companies may submit a copy of the most recent U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Form 10-K.

g. Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI): As required by FAR 9.5, the Government will ensure no organizational conflicts of interest are present. OCIs which cannot be avoided or mitigated could result in an offeror not receiving an award for which they are otherwise eligible to receive. Engagements with the Government, other than the Contracting Officer, could result in 1) an Offeror gaining a competitive advantage by having unequal access to information or 2) gaining special knowledge of the agency’s future requirements creating an unfair advantage in the competition. Therefore, Offerors are cautioned against such. The Offeror shall identify any known or perceived conflicts of interest related to the services required by this effort and provide a plan to mitigate them. If the Offeror believes there is no OCI, a statement as such shall be included.

E. Task Order (TO) Proposal Instructions.

(1) Volume I: TO Factor 1 – Basic Eligibility

a. Subfactor 1 – DoD Approved Air Carrier. The proposed air carriers must be DoD Approved at the time of award to be eligible for this Task Order. The Government will use the information submitted for the IDIQ to determine whether the air carriers proposed are DoD Approved; no other submission is required.

b. Subfactor 2 – Fly America Act Preference. Category 1 (US Flagged Aircraft) will be given preference for award of this Task Order. The Government will use the information submitted for the IDIQ to determine whether the air carriers proposed are Category 1 or Category 2 (Foreign Flag).

c. Subfactor 3 - Medical Service Accreditation. The air carrier proposed for CASEVAC services shall 1) be accredited by the Commission of Accreditation for Medical Transport (CAMTS), or 2) be accredited by the National Accreditation Alliance of Medical Transport Applications (NAAMTA), or 3) have initiated the accrediation process with either CAMTS or NAAMTA, or 4) confirm accreditation will be obtained upon task order award . The Offeror shall identify on RFP Attachment 8 which accreditation the air carrier holds.

(2) Volume II: TO Factor 2 – Technical Capability (Page Limit: 15 pages.).

a. The Offeror shall submit a technical approach which clearly describes quality aircraft types, equipment, and personnel which are capable of achieving the objectives of the Central Africa (CA) Task Order Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Offerors shall complete the CA Aircraft Identification Table, RFP Attachment 6, and clearly explain, in its Technical Approach, how the aircraft proposed will satisfy the minimum requirements of the PWS. The Contractor shall provide a personnel matrix identifying the number of personnel assigned, by labor category, to each location. Contractor shall also submit a contingency evacuation plan for effectively and efficiently evacuating contractor personnel. The proposal shall provide an adequate approach and understanding of the requirement, with little or no potential to cause increased cost or degradation of performance.

b. The Offeror shall submit a Pre-Deployment Plan which identifies all major actions and timelines required to obtain aircraft; obtain the necessary regulatory certifications; hire and train personnel; obtain and deploy initial required supplies, equipment and spare parts; deploy the proposed aircraft; and performance start.

The plan shall detail the deployment actions in paragraph format, and provide reasonable milestones in chronological order. The Government desires an operational date of on or about 1 January 2017 for the Task Order.

Operational date is defined as the date all aircraft, personnel, and other necessary resources are in place and prepared to fly missions in support of this task order. Offerors proposing aircraft operational dates closer to the desired operational date will be more favored

(3) Volume III: TO Factor 3 – Past Performance. No past performance information is to be submitted for the Task Order. Past Performance Information submitted for the IDIQ will be utilized in the Past Performance evaluation for the Task Order.

(4) Volume IV: TO Factor 4 – Price. Offerors shall submit its proposed pricing for the Task Order on the CA Task Order Price Table, RFP Attachment 7, based on the instructions therein. The unit rates proposed shall not exceed any prices proposed for the IDIQ. Offerors may provide information to support or justify the pricing proposed. The electronic version of proposal shall include the CA Task Order Price Table in Microsoft Excel format to facilitate price analysis. Offerors are not prohibited from submitting a PDF version as well.

4. Submit any questions concerning the RFP in writing. Questions will be answered in writing and provided to all offerors via FedBizOpps. Due to the time required to research questions and provide an answer, questions received less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the due date of offers specified in this solicitation may not be answered. Any solicitation changes will be made via amendment.

Questions should be submitted in the following format:

Reference: Section ______, Page_____, Paragraph ____ Question:

Questions shall be submitted to:

Ms Denise E. Cameron at denise.e.cameron.civ@mail.mil or Ms Dorothy Delrosario at dorothy.h.delrosario.civ@mail.mil

5. Protest Instructions. Any protests to the agency, as defined by FAR 33.103, shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at the address provided in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Paragraph (b)(1) above, or electronically to denise.e.cameron.civ@mail.mil.

52.212-1 Paragraph (c) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Period for acceptance of offers” is tailored to read as follows:

The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 180 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers. Before this expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-1 Paragraph (e) of FAR 52.212-1 entitled “Multiple Offers” is revised to read:

The government will not consider multiple offers presenting alternate terms and conditions for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

52.212-1 Paragraph (g) entitled “Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids)” is tailored to read:

The Government intends to evaluate offers and award approximately four contracts without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

52.212-1 Paragraph (h) entitled “Multiple awards” is tailored to read:

The Government intends to award approximately four (4) IDIQ contract as a result of this solicitation. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for 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.

FAR 52.212-1 Paragraph (l)(7) Debriefing is added:

Debriefings may be provided in writing, orally, or in person, at the Government’s discretion.

(End of Addendum)

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items, revised

(a) This provision has been revised in its entirety. Evaluation will occur as follows:

(1) The Government intends to award approximately four (4) Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts and one Task Order as a result of this solicitation to the responsible offerors whose offers, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The Government intends to award without discussions but may hold discussions if determined necessary by the Source Selection Authority. If necessary, a Competitive Range will be established for the purposes of holding discussions with the most highly rated offerors. If the Contracting Officer determines that the number of proposals that would otherwise be in the competitive range exceeds the number at which an efficient competition can be conducted, the Contracting Officer may limit the number of proposals in the competitive range to the greatest number that will permit an efficient competition among the most highly rated proposals. Therefore, the offeror’s initial proposal should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Subjective tradeoff procedures will be utilized in accordance with FAR Part 12, Part 15.101-1 Trade-off Process and DoD Source Selection Procedures.

(2) To receive an IDIQ or Task Order award, the offeror(s) must (1) be deemed responsible in accordance with (IAW) FAR Part 9, (2) conform to the required terms and conditions, and (3) represent a best value to the Government, price and other factors considered. Additionally, when US Flag carriers are reasonably available, preference for award will be given to US Flag carriers in accordance with the Fly America Act. These considerations may result in award to a higher rated, higher priced offeror, where the decision is consistent with the evaluation factors and the Source Selection Authority (SSA) reasonably determines that the superior non-price factors of the higher priced offeror outweigh the cost difference. 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.

(3) The Government will first evaluate proposals for award of IDIQ contracts. Successful offerors providing DoD Approved Air Carriers for fixed and rotary wing support will receive a contract upon notification of award.

Successful offerors not providing DoD Approved Air Carriers for fixed and rotary wing support will receive a conditional successful offeror notification indicating a contract will be awarded if the Offeror’s fixed and rotary wing carriers are DoD approved within four (4) months from the date of notification. Additional time will be granted if a delay in receiving DoD approval is determined by the Contracting Officer to not be the fault of the carrier. Upon receipt of DoD Approval, a contract will be awarded therefore, the Government anticipates award of IDIQ contracts could be staggered until the DoD Approved Air Carrier process can be completed.

(4) Task Order Eligibility/Award. The Task Order solicited with the IDIQ requires fixed and rotary wing services to be performed by DoD approved carriers. As such, to be eligible for the task order award the offeror must

(1) receive an IDIQ award and (2) at the time of proposal submission, have DoD approved carriers for both fixed and rotary wing services to perform the Task Order. IDIQ award recipients without DoD approved air carriers will not be eligible for future task order awards until DoD approval is received. The Contractor and the proposed air carriers must have a Facility Clearance of SECRET, or higher, to be eligible for award of this Task Order. Award of this Task Order is subject to a continuing need of the Government and availability of funds. Funding may be provided incrementally based upon Congressional appropriations.

(5) The following factors shall be used to evaluate each offer:

Factor 1: Basic Eligibility Factor 2: Technical Capability Factor 3: Past Performance Factor 4: Price

(6) Relative Order of Importance: Basic Eligibility will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable. Past Performance is significantly more important than Technical Capability, and when combined, non-price factors are significantly more important than Price. This order of importance is applicable to both the IDIQ and the Task Order.

(b) IDIQ Evaluation. The Government will review each Offeror’s proposal to ensure general compliance with the terms of the solicitation as well as ensure all the necessary documentation has been provided in the Business Proposal as instructed by FAR Clause 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, as amended in this solicitation. The Factors will be evaluated in the following manner for the IDIQ:

(1) IDIQ Factor 1: Basic Eligibility: Each Basic Eligibility subfactor will be evaluated on an Acceptable or Unacceptable basis. Offerors must be rated Acceptable for all Basic Eligibility subfactors in order to be eligible for award. Proposals will first be evaluated to determine if they meet the basic eligibility requirements.

(A) Subfactor 1 - DoD Approved Air Carrier. To meet this basic eligibility requirement, the operators of all proposed aircraft must (1) be on the DoD Approved Air Carrier Listing maintained by US Air Force, Headquarters Air Mobility Command (AMC/A3B) at the time of proposal submission, or (2) have submitted the necessary documentation to demonstrate the proposed carriers are eligible for DoD approval at the time of award as determined by AMC/A3B.

(B) Subfactor 2 – Continuous Equivalent Service. To meet this basic eligibility requirement, the Government must determine the proposed carriers have at least 12 months of continuous service, generating revenue, equivalent to the services sought by DOD. In accordance with 32 CFR 861, “Equivalent to the services sought by DOD” means service offered to qualify for DOD approval must be substantially equivalent to the type of service sought by DOD. “Continuous” service means the carrier must have performed revenue-generating services of the nature for which DOD approval is sought. This determination will be obtained from HQ AMC/A3B. In the https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=6824ce4eab55de84a545c08d2580f8cf&term_occur=5&term_src=Title:6:Subtitle:A:Chapter:VII:Subchapter:F:Part:861:861.4 https://www.law.cornell.edu/definitions/index.php?width=840&height=800&iframe=true&def_id=6824ce4eab55de84a545c08d2580f8cf&term_occur=3&term_src=Title:6:Subtitle:A:Chapter:VII:Subchapter:F:Part:861:861.4 event of a discrepancy between the response provided by the offeror and AMC/A3B, AMC/A3B’s determination will take precedence.

(C) Subfactor 3 - Certification Documentation. To meet this basic eligibility requirement, the offeror’s FAA or CAA Certification Documentation must be current and complete as of the date of proposal submission. The offeror demonstrated the proposed aircraft owned by the air carrier was on the aircraft operator’s Operations Specification at the time of proposal submission. Supplemental Type Certificate information, as applicable, was provided and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The CAA shall be determined by the Federal Aviation Administration as a Category 1.

(D) Subfactor 4 - Aircraft Ownership. To meet this basic eligibility requirement, the offeror must provide proof the carrier owns, or is leasing, the proposed aircraft. In the case of a lease agreement,, the agreement must be current, binding upon both parties if the offeror is awarded a contract, and demonstrate the offeror’s ability to provide aircraft for the entire contract period of performance.

(E) Subfactor 5 - Aircraft Operation and Control. To meet this basic eligibility requirement, the Offeror must confirm (1) the proposed carriers will operate the aircraft proposed for that carrier, (2) the Offeror will have access to commit, task, and employ the proposed aircraft upon receipt of a task order award where such aircraft have been proposed and (3) that response must be consistent with other documents submitted with their proposal.

(F) Subfactor 6 - Fly America Act Preference. Offers shall be evaluated to determine the Fly America Act participant category. Fly America Act 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 in to the FAR Part 47.4 Air Transportation by U.S. Flag Carriers).

Category 2. Foreign Flag Aircraft

(2) IDIQ Factor 2: Technical Capability Proposal. The Government will evaluate each offeror’s Technical Proposal and determine to what degree the proposed approach meets or does not meet the threshold performance and capability requirements through an assessment of strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies of the proposal.

Performance proposed above the mandatory minimums requirements identified in the solicitation may result in a higher rating. In addition to proposed performance and capability requirements, the Government will evaluate the risk for disruption of schedule, increased cost, degradation of performance, the need for increased Government oversight, and/or the likelihood of unsuccessful contract performance. The Government will assign a combined technical/risk rating for each technical subfactor of each eligible offerors proposal in accordance with the table below. The Government will not award to an Offeror having a Red/Unacceptable rating for any subfactors of the Technical Capability factor.

Color Rating RATING DESCRIPTION Blue Outstanding Proposal indicates an exceptional approach and understanding of the requirements and contains multiple strengths, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low.

Purple Good Proposal indicates a thorough approach and understanding of the requirements and contains at least one strength, and risk of unsuccessful performance is low to moderate.

Green Acceptable Proposal meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

Yellow Marginal Proposal has not demonstrated an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is high.

Red Unacceptable Proposal does not meet requirements of the solicitation, and thus, contains one or more deficiencies, and/or risk of unsuccessful performance is unacceptable. Proposal is unawardable.

(A) Technical Subfactor 1 - Technical Approach. The Offeror’s Technical Approach clearly describes quality aircraft types, equipment, and personnel which are capable of achieving the objectives of the TASC IDIQ Performance Work Statement (PWS), and specifically addressed each subtask of Task Area 2 Operational Services and Task Area 3 Ground Support. The Aircraft Identification Table lists aircraft which are capable of meeting the fixed wing, rotary wing, and Casualty Evacuation (CASEVAC) requirements. The minimum experience and qualifications identified by the Offeror for pilots, copilots, site leads, and lead maintenance personnel reflect experience and qualifications indicating successful performance in an austere environment. The proposal provides an adequate approach and understanding of the requirement, with little or no potential to cause increased cost or degradation of performance.

(B) Technical Subfactor 2 – Quality Control Plan. The Quality Control Plan describes risk management procedures and an implementation approach that will ensure safe and reliable air transportation in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulation 135 and 32 CFR 861 (PWS para 4.2) . The Quality Control Plan described risk management procedures which mitigate operational risk hazards inherent to air transportation in austere locations.

(3) IDIQ Factor 3: Past Performance. The Government shall evaluate each offeror’s performance information using questionnaires and other performance information to assign each offeror a Confidence Assessment Rating.

Past performance information may be obtained from any sources available to the Government, to include, but not limited to, the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS), or other databases; interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Fee Determining Officials; Defense Contract Management Agency; and commercial sources.

(A) 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 3 years of proposal submission. The following definitions will be utilized to determine the relevancy of each past performance effort:

RATING DESCRIPTION

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

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

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

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

(B) After the government has determined the recency and relevancy of each past performance effort, the Government will evaluate the overall quality of the Offeror’s past performance. The past performance evaluation does not establish, create, or change the existing record and history of the offeror' s past performance on past contracts; rather, the past performance evaluation process gathers information from customers on how well (quality) the offeror performed those past contracts. Based upon the recency, relevancy, and quality of the Offeror’s overall performance record, the Government will assign the offeror a single past performance confidence assessment rating as defined below. This rating reflects the Government’s confidence in the offeror’s ability to successfully perform the requirements of the solicitation based on the overall performance record.

RATING DESCRIPTION

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.

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.

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.

(C) An Unknown Confidence rating will be treated neither favorably nor unfavorably in any trade-off decision. However, the Source Selection Authority may determine a Substantial Confidence or Satisfactory Confidence rating to be worth more than a Neutral Confidence rating in any best value tradeoff determination.

(D) Offerors may be asked to 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.

(E) In evaluating past performance, the Government will give greater consideration to past performance efforts deemed most relevant to the effort described in this solicitation.

(4) IDIQ Factor 4: Price. The Government will determine whether the proposed IDIQ prices are fair and reasonable, balanced, and realistic.