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Solicitation HTC711-18-R-R004

QUESTIONS 88 - 114

Para 1.2.1.4 states the “The Contractor shall provide at least one aircrew for each primary aircraft assigned to this task order.” Para 1.3.1.1 states “Aircraft shall be available to fly missions scheduled at any time; 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.”

(1) Does the govt intend for the aircraft AND aircrew be available to provide a 24/7 response?

(2) Should the contractor be able to support PR/CASEVAC missions as the occur, which could require the contractor to fly multiple missions within a 24-hour period?

(1) Yes. The Government intends for aircraft and aircrew to be able to provide 24/7 support meeting alert notification timelines as identified in the PWS.

(2) Yes.

Is it the Govt’s intent that ALL aircraft and aircrew be capable of providing 24/7 N+0:30 response capability at all times?

All aircraft and aircrew shall be capable of providing 24/7 response from alert notifications. Reference para 1.3.5.2 of the PWS. The Government anticipates workload operations to require an N+4 for FW and N+1 for RW to operate on a 24/7 CASEVAC structure.

How much advance planning notice will the Govt provide the contractor for routine mobility (i.e. non-PR/CASEVAC missions?

Standard planning time will be provided for routine mobility.

Are IFR operations in fixed wing aircraft required?

Yes. While flights are expected to be in VMC, in the cases of life, limb, or eyesight, pilots need to have the capability to safely fly in instrument conditions.

Are IFR operations in rotary wing aircraft required?

Yes. While flights are expected to be in VMC, in the cases of life, limb, or eyesight, pilots need to have the capability to safely fly in instrument conditions.

Is the time required to file flight plans, receive flight clearance, and taxi time be included in the N+0:30 response requirement?

PWS is revised to reflect N+1 response for RW and N+4 response for RW. The time required to file flight plans, receive flight clearance, and taxi time is included in response requirement.

(1) Since a contractor cannot establish an NSA COMSEC account for this requirement prior to contract award, will the Govt consider providing the actual radios if the contractor provisions the aircraft with the necessary antennas, wiring, etc to allow the capability to plug in a GFE radio?

(2) If not, will the Govt assist the contractor in taking possession of the radios once shipped from the manufacturer and export the radios?

(1) Yes. The Government may provide SATCOM radio equipment as GFE until a vendor establishes a COMSEC account.

(2) See response above (ques #94, (1).

(1) Must aircraft types offered by a Contractor have an FAA approved means of installing an aircraft lighting system compatible with NVG operations?

(2) If yes, must the contractor provide documentation that an FAA approved means of installing an aircraft lighting system compatible with NVG operations exists for the aircraft type offered?

(3) If yes, must specific aircraft offered by a Contractor on this task order have FAA approved NVG compatible aircraft lighting systems?

(4) If no, must the Contractor describe the means by which FAA approved NVG modification will be performed?

(1) Yes

(2) Yes

(3) Yes

(4) N/A. Reference responses above (ques. #96, 1-3)

What level of accreditation is required of the air transport service?

Advanced Life Support accreditation is required.

(1) Is it the Govt’s intent for only one (1) medical attendant to treat a minimum of four (4) patients?

(2) Is the Govt’s intention for the contractor to staff aircraft with only one medical attendant? If the answer is yes, medical accreditation will not be possible.

(1) 2 paramedics for FW aircraft; 2 paramedics for each RW aircraft.

(2) No, reference previous response (ques #99, (1).

(1) Must all three CASEVAC-designated aircraft be staffed with medical attendants at all times?

(2) If not, will the Govt specify minimum medical attendant staffing for each the CASEVAC aircraft at any given time (i.e. 1x FW and 1x RW must be CASEVAC capable at any given time)?

(1) Reference para 1.3.5.2.

(2) Reference previous response (ques. #99, 1)

(1) Is it the Govt’s intent to specify FW CASEVAC aircraft requirements that do not relate or pertain to CASEVAC capabilities?

(2) Is it the Govt’s intent to utilize the FW CASEVAC aircraft primarily or equally for pax/cargo support as opposed to dedicated N+0:30 CASEVAC alert? If so, the FW CASEVAC aircraft will be limited in its ability to be available 24/7 for N+0:30 response.

PWS is revised appropriately to reflect responses to ques 102, (1)-(2).

(1) Does the quarterly training requirement apply to FW CASEVAC aircraft as well?

(2) If so, will the contractor be excused from maintaining N+0:30 response requirements on the FW aircraft during training events? If not, the contractor will have to propose two (2) FW aircraft to fulfill the one (1) FW aircraft requirement.

(1) Exercise applies only to RW aircraft.

(2) N/A

(1) What are the Govt’s combined requirements for the FW aircraft (e.g. Combined requirement of 400 NM with 2,000 lbs unrefueled at 30 C and 2,000 ft pressure altitude with no wind).

(2) What are the Govt’ combined requirements for the RW aircraft (e.g. Combined requirement of 400 NM with 5,000 lbs at 30C and 2,000 ft pressure altitude with no wind).

(1) Reference revisions to para 1.3.6.1 of the PWS.

(2) Reference revisions to para 1.3.6.1 of the PWS.

(1) What are the minimum guaranteed hours for each aircraft listed in Table 2 (e.g. 80 hours; 75% of 80 hours; 0 hours)?

Note 2 addresses minimum guaranteed hours for each aircraft listed - 80 hrs. Note 3 provides estimated workload percentage for type of flying and has also been revised to reflect appropriately.

(1) Are the Flight Risk Analysis requirements only applicable to the contractors operations or will the contractor be required to provide all-source intel analysis for external users?

(2) Is the Govt’s intent for the contractor to staff a dedicated intelligence analyst on site?

(3) Can the Govt provide more specific details as to the frequency of reports or briefings for Flight Risk Analysis requirements?

(1) Flight Risk Analysis shall only be applicable to the contractor’s operations.

(2) Yes.

(3) Flight Risk Analysis requirements will be as required by the Government for contractor to conduct operations.

(1) Can the Govt provide more specific requirements for Air Planning Services?

(2) Are the Air Planning Services limited to the contractor’s operations or external users and aircraft?

(1) No external support is required for air planning services.

(2) Yes, air planning services are limited to contractor’s operations.

(1) Will the Govt provide more specificity for Task Area 3 in order to clearly outline expectations and estimated requirements so that the contractor can adequately price and resource this Task Area?

(2) Does the Govt expect the contractor to price these services into the Monthly Basing and Flight Hour CLINs provided in the Price Table? Generally, these services are priced separately or contracted separately.

(3) If so, is the contractor expected to provide these services external to the contractor’s operations via a team of dedicated Ground Support Services personnel (i.e. support to DOD units and DOD aircraft)?

(1) Reference revisions to para 1.4.3 of the PWS.

(2) Pricing table is revised to reflect appropriately.

(3) Reference revisions to para 1.4.3 of the PWS. The CLIN structure and pricing table is revised to capture Ground Support Services under an Operational Support CLIN.

Will the Govt provide accommodations if the contractor aircraft and aircrew are required to remain overnight (RON) at a forward operating location?

The USG will not provide accommodations, but will reimburse costs as identified in the PWS.

Will the Govt provide aircraft parking and maintenance space; office and operations planning space; area or real estate to store parts, GSE, and spares?

Yes.