Attachment 7--Q A's.doc

Questions & Answers

For Solicitation N00421-12-R-0008 Commercial Air Services—Hawaii (CAS-HI) The questions (Q) are provided in the manner in which they were received by the government and not altered in any way. The government has provided a response under answers (A).

Q1.

Could you please advise if this is a current contract or if it is a recompete? If it is currently active, can you advise on who the incumbent is?

A1.

This is a recomplete of Contract N00019-06-D-0027. The incumbent is Croman Corporation. .

Q2. Can you connect me with prime contractors responding to subject RFP for PMRF air support services?

A2.

In the FedBizOps website, you can select the “Interested Vendor’s List” tab to view those vendors whom have provided their company information.

Q3.

Does the above referenced contract currently have an existing vendor providing these services; if so, who is that provider?

A3.

See A1.

Q4.

With the Medium and Heavy Helicopter requirement outlined in the RFP, for compliant operational readiness, does the Government require both aircraft to be staffed 24/7?

A4.

Both aircraft do not have to be “staffed” 24/7; however, they need to be staffed 24/7 when scheduled.

Q5.

In addition to the Medium and Heavy aircraft already indicated and outlined in the RFP, does the Government require additional aircraft and crews for this solicitation to meet surge requirements?

A5.

No, additional aircraft and crew is not needed to meet surge requirements.

Q6.

To ensure proper alignment with budgets, and consistency with operating capital, please specify the total combined original award dollar/fund amount awarded to current contract incumbent, with any additional modification funds/dollars awarded, and with corresponding period of performance for the base year and following option years.

A6.

This information can be received from the FOIA office at Office of Counsel, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, 47076 Liljencrantz Road, Bldg 435, Suite A, NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670-1550. There phone number is (301) 342-9563.

Q7.

PWS states “Individual maintenance personnel shall possess specialized technical expertise required to support the contractor's fleet and contractor’s ground support equipment (GSE). All shall be trained to accomplish tasks such as aircraft towing, refueling/defueling, recovery, special equipment installation and maintenance procedures, using contractor-developed checklists. Where applicable, these individuals shall be Government-certified before performing such operations and possess appropriate licenses when applicable.”

Please clarify definition of Government certified? Is this FAA certified or is there a different certification required?

A7.

Government certified is US Navy (Base Certification (PMRF)) Q8.

The PWS states, “Up to five EOD personnel with C-4 explosives may be carried during the mission and if the target is not sunk, the helicopter will embark EOD personnel onto the target via hoist and extract them when they have set explosive charges on the target.”

Does the government require the Part 135 Operator to be in compliance with Part 133 FAA regulations and perform Class D Hoist Operations of Human External Cargo (i.e., hoist insert EOD personnel to vessels)?

A8.

No, the Government does not require this.

Q9.

During the hours of darkness, is it the Government’s intent to require the service provider pilots to utilize Night Vision Devices (NVD) to facilitate safe night-time offshore operations as well as respond to night-time medevac operations.

A9.

No.

Q10.

Please clarify that the Government’s intent is for the contractor to provide each aircraft with a FAA approved crashworthy mounted litter systems for patient transport.

A10.

No, this is not the Government’s intent.

Q11.

Does the government require the provider to have capacity and FAA certification to operate under Instrument Flight Rules to the maximum extent possible? (for night/inclement over-water operations) A11.

No.

Q12.

Does the government require the provider to have 12 months of continuous service immediately preceding the RFP on medium and heavy aircraft offered for the contract?

A12.

The Government requires the provider to have 12 months of continuous service immediately starting on the effective date of the contract.

Q13.

Is there any way that your organization would consider the use of US military surplus CH-46E's, maintained and operated by a highly experienced company for this solicitation?

A13.

No, all aircraft must meet the FAA standards.

Q14.

Section C, Paragraph 2.0 Scope: The scope of the contract includes several bullet points after the last paragraph. Can you provide a further description of the following items:

• Provide an aircraft capable of tanking U. S. Navy and USMC aircraft with an offload describe in the contract Statement of Work.

• Provide engineering support and analysis for installation of test support system on the tanker(s) A14.

These bullet points should not be in the Statement of Work and have been deleted in an amendment to the RFP.

Q15.

Section C, Paragraph 7.0 Equipment Requirements: sub paragraph a. (1) refers to section b (additional standards) paragraphs 4 and 5. There is not a paragraph 5 under sub paragraph b. Additional Standards. Can you provide paragraph 5?

A15.

There is no Paragraph 5. That verbiage has been corrected in an amendment to the RFP.

Q16.

Section C, Paragraph 7.0 Equipment Requirements: sub paragraph b. (4) (e). This item is listed as: (e) Intrumental Landing System (ILS) Global positioning system (GPS).

Is the requirement for an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) approved Global positioning system (GPS) or is the requirement to be able to complete Instrument Landing Systems approaches (which are land based systems) and have a Global Positioning System?

A16. This item should read “Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) approved Global Positioning System (GPS) and has been corrected in an amendment to the RFP.

Q17.

Section L, Part A General Instructions, Paragraph 4.0 Proposal Submission states: Clearly mark all packages with the solicitation number. The submission date for the original proposal, shall be no later than the date and time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP. However, Offeror shall also submit copies of Volume (4) Past Performance information in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 and Volume I, Executive Summary “Offeror’s Summary Table”, 1.0 (ii) two weeks prior to the submission date/time specified in Block 9 of Standard Form 33 of the RFP. Section L, Part B Specific Instructions, Paragraph 4.0 Volume 4: Past Performance 4.1 General and Attachment 5.

The third paragraph states: For all contracts identified, the Offeror will forward a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 5) to that contract customer’s PCO, Administrative Contracting Officer, and Program Manager. All questionnaires shall be forwarded within two weeks from the RFP release date with enough leadtime so that responses can be received by the Government concurrent with the Government’s receipt of the Offeror’s Past Performance information submitted as per paragraph 4.1 and 4.2.

Attachment 5 indicates the Past Performance should be submitted by 06 AUG 2009.

Should we change the date for submission on Attachment 5 to the due date of the Solicitation which is 12 DEC 2011 or the date Volume 4 is due which is 28 NOV 2011.

A17.

The submission date for Attachment 5 has been changed to reflect a due date of 12 DEC 2011. The customers filling out the questionnaire need to submit the attachment to the Government by 12 DEC 2011.

Q18.

Medium Aircraft requirement: Typical mission includes five (5) EOD personnel hoisted to set explosives. Aircraft like a Bell 412 do not comply with FAR part 133 class D at weights with five (5) passengers onboard, will the Government allow or make a statement of public use to allow a medium aircraft like a 412 to be employed as a “public use” asset for Class D hoisting at that weight?

A18.

No.

Q19.

Heavy Aircraft Requirement: Time on Station 2.0 hour loiter 100 nm miles from base. Please confirm that a S-61 currently providing services to the Government in this role meets or is considered currently acceptable for complying with that requirement.

A19.

The Government requires aircraft capable of performing the specifications delineated in the RFP.

Q20.

“PIC’s in Medium and Heavy Lift aircraft shall have previous military helicopter aircraft pilot qualification..”. Are pilots currently qualified and operating on contracts providing identical services both AMC and FAA reviewed/approved with aircraft operated in accordance with OPNAVINSTR 3100.8A acceptable to meet this requirement regardless of prior military service?

A20.

Proposed pilots must be qualified in accordance with the RFP.

Q21.

Personnel 8.0 b(6): Additional crews: has this requirement been used or requested under the current contract?

A21.

Historically, the Government has not used or requested additional crew but does retain the right to make this request under the contract.

Q22.

If the Government elects a non-DoD facility as a destination, will the government reimburse fuel at full cost if the election to use a facility that does not accept the IDENTAPLATES?

A22.

Yes, if the Government schedules the flight and it is not the contractor’s choice.

Q23.

Who currently has the contract?

A23.

See A1.

Q24.

What was the dollar amount of the previous award?

A24.

See response to A6.

Q25.

Who is the current vendor?

A25.

See A1.

Q26.

What type of helicopter is currently being provided?

A26.

The type of helicopter currently being provided is S-61.

Q27.

Will one helicopter type be considered to fulfill both the medium and heavy lift requirements?

A27.

Yes, as long as they meet the performance requirements for both medium and heavy lift helicopters as well as simultaneous presentations.

Q28.

Is a copy of the current contract available for review?

A28.

This information can be received from the FOIA office at Office of Counsel, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, 47076 Liljencrantz Road, Bldg 435, Suite A, NAS Patuxent River, MD 20670-1550. There phone number is (301) 342-9563.

Q29.

Section C, Paragraph 5.0 Requirements, CLIN X002 Extended Range Video Services: Amendment One deleted the reference in this paragraph to embark EOD personnel onto unsunk targets. Has this requirement been removed for the solicitation?

A29.

This requirement has not been removed. Verbiage will be added into the Statement of Work in an Amendment to the RFP.

Q30.

Section C Paragraph 9 (g) states: “The Government shall give the contractor a minimum of 30 days advance notice before scheduling surge aircraft and shall normally provide tasking under short-term, temporary assignments.”

Will the fixed cost captured in CLINX001 for the primary aircraft that are associated with surge aircraft be paid on a prorated basis based on the number of days in service?

A30.

No, the flight hour rate for the surge should contain all cost for the aircraft including those identified in the fixed cost CLIN.

Q31.

Is this contract subject to the Service Contract Act and if so what is the appropriate wage determination?

A31.

No, this contract is not subject to the Service Contract Act.

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