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Solicitation HTC711-18-R-R004
QUESTIONS 8 - 25
| 8 |
| 1.2.5 Task Area 1 - Subtask 5 Insurance, Page 8, Para 1.3.5.8 |
| Is the intent of this section to clarify that Contractor is liable for passengers’ injury and death only in the case of Contractor's negligence? |
| Yes, the contractor is liable for passenger’s injury and death in cases of contractor negligence except in the instances identified in para 1.3.5.8 of the PWS. |
| 9 |
| 1.2 Contract Management, Page 3, Para 1.2 |
| Does the USG intend to provide security for all equipment and personnel while operating on Edwin Andrews Air base and other beddown locations? |
| Limited security will be provided for all equipment and personnel – Reference PWS Paragraph 1.2. |
| 10 |
| 1.3.1 Task Area 2 Subtask 1 - Mission Planning, Page 9, Para 1.3.1.1 |
| PWS states that aircraft shall be available to fly 24/7, yet also states that for CASEVAC aircraft that crews are on N+30 alert status. Are all aircraft deemed dedicated CASEVAC, with a stand by status of N+30 minutes; OR is at least one aircraft expected to operate on a normal planning schedule allowing for operations 24/7? |
| All aircraft are to be CASEVAC configurable and capable to perform CASEVAC missions. As referenced in para 1.3.1.1, all aircraft shall be available to fly missions scheduled at any time, 24/7. At least one aircraft is expected to operate on a normal planning schedule allowing for 24/7 operations. The N+30 stand by status aircraft shall be CASEVAC configured. |
| 11 |
| 1.3.5 Task Area 5 - Subtask 5 - CASEV AC Services, Page 15, Para 1.3.5 |
| Are all aircraft deemed dedicated CASEVAC aircraft, and expected to maintain N+30 stand by status? If so, are the aircraft to remain configured for CASEVAC (installed litters, hoist, etc…) while on stand by? |
| One aircraft is expected to maintain N+30 stand by status. Stand by status aircraft shall maintain CASEVAC configuration. |
| 12 |
| 1.4 Task Area 3 Ground Support Services, Page 23, Para 1.4.1 |
| Is it expected that the contractor provide their own weather and intelligence analysis for mission briefs; or can it utilize services already available at Edwin Andrews OR use commercially available resources? |
| Reference PWS Paragraph 1.4.2. and 1.4.2.1. |
| 13 |
| 1.4.3 Task Area 3, subtask 3 - Airlift Ground Handling Services, Page 24, Para 1.4.3.2 |
| Is it USG intention that the contractor provide aircraft support services for aircraft other than the ones the contractor is operating? If so, are the required services just at Edwin Andrews or throughout other locations in the AOR? Also, if the contractor is expected to unload/load, clean, and service other aircraft than its own, will the USG provide required ground support equipment? |
| The USG does not require the Contractor to provide support services for aircraft other than the ones the contractor is operating. |
| 14 |
| 3 General Information 3.1 Reimbursable Services and Costs, Page 26, Para 3.1.7 |
| What is the method for fuel reimbursement, actual invoice or by fixed price times burn rate and flight hours? |
| Reference Paragraph H-5.5. in RFP. |
| 15 |
| 1.3.6 Task Area 2, Subtask 6 - Aircraft Requirements, Page 21, Para 1.3.6.8.1 |
| If, during the course of mission support, the aircraft becomes NMC due to damage sustained beyond the contractors control (i.e. small arms fire, etc...); Will the contractor be penalized for ORR less than 95%? |
| Reference PWS Paragraph 1.3.6.8.2. – NMC days can be waived on a case-by-case basis but the USTC-CO after coordination with the COR. |
| 16 |
| 5 Security, Page 34, Para 5.8.6 |
| To confirm, the USG will provide security for personnel and equipment while on Edwin Andrews? |
| Limited security will be provided for all equipment and personnel – Reference PWS Paragraph 1.2. |
| 17 |
| 1.3.5 Task Area 5 - Subtask 5 - CASEVAC Services, Page 17, Para 1.3.5.10.2 |
| Is there a hoist requirement for the RW aircraft? If so, do both aircraft require hoist, or just one? Also, will the hoist be a required configuration 24/7? |
| All RW aircraft require hoist capability; stand by CASEVAC aircraft needs to maintain hoist configuration 24/7. |
| 18 |
| Attachment 2 - Pricing table, RFP Attachment 2 |
| Are all aircraft deemed CASEVAC; if not, monthly basing fees will vary due to staffing, and a separate breakout line will need to be incorporated into the pricing sheet? |
| All aircraft are deemed CASEVAC configurable and able to support all operational services as identified in the PWS. |
| 19 |
| 3 General Information, Page 27, Para 3.2 |
| Is it the USG intent to provide ALL lodging accommodations and meals for this effort? Or is it expected that contractor will have to secure its own life support? Is it expected that the contractor personnel will reside on Edwin Andrews Air Base? |
| USG will provide all lodging accommodations and meals for this effort. Contractor personnel will reside on Camp Navarro and be transported to Edwin Andrews Air Base. Stand by aircrew will have bunking facilities on EAAB in order to maintain stand by requirements. |
| 20 |
| 1.3.6 Aircraft Requirements, Page 19, Para 1.3.6.1 Table Two |
| The USG guarantees hours for all aircraft other than CASEVAC, yet all aircraft are deemed CASEVAC? Are all aircraft deemed CASEVAC, if so, are there no guaranteed hours? |
| All aircraft are deemed CASEVAC configurable. The Government will guarantee 80 hours per month, per airframe as referenced in Table 2, Note 2. CASEVAC hours are provided per flight hour calculations per para 1.3.6.9 of the PWS. |
| 21 |
| 4 Cyber Security, Page 28, Para 4.11 |
| Will the USG provide internet connectivity or will contractor be required to secure its own internet connectivity service? |
| The Government will not provide internet connectivity service. |
| 22 |
| 1.3.6.8 Readiness and Billing, Page 21, Para 1.3.6.8.1 |
| With an ORR of 95%, and only 2 days of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance per month, will the USG allow for the placement of a spare aircraft, and will the USG pay for it at a reduced fixed cost? |
| The USG will allow for placement of a spare aircraft. The USG will NOT pay for it at reduced fixed cost. |
| 23 |
| 1.3.6.8 Readiness and Billing, Page 22, Para 1.3.6.8.3 |
| There is a disconnect between the required ORR of 95% and billing, with no monthly service rate penalties established until ORR reaches below 80%. What is the expected ORR before monthly service rate and CPAR penalties are assessed? |
| The required ORR is 95%. Impact to CPARS apply below 95% ORR. Billable amount penalties will apply at 8-14 days NMC. |
| 24 |
| 1.3.6.8 Readiness and Billing, Page 22, Para 1.3.6.9.2 |
| Since contractor flights not directed by the USG are non-billable, can the contractor expect to be able to conduct internal training flights (i.e. flight standards/currency training) with appropriate prior coordination? |
| The Contractor is free to conduct training and currency flights at their discretion as long as stand by requirements are maintained and appropriate coordination is conducted with USG. |
| 25 |
| 3.2 Government Furnished Equipment/Property, Page 27, Para 3.2 |
| Will the USG allow for the Contractor to utilize Mil-Air flights to/from Edwin Andrews Air Base for transportation of critical (i.e. Aircraft on Ground) equipment necessary to accomplish the contractual requirements? |
| No. The USG will not allow Contractors to utilize the Mil-Air flights to/from EAAB. The contractor shall position personnel, equipment and aircraft in accordance with the positioning plan as referenced in para 1.2.6 of the PWS. |
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