FINAL_RFP_QA_011216_1___21Dec_16_(R1).docx

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1. Question: What external stores are currently being carried by contractor aircraft?

Currently, there are no external stores on helicopter.

However, there are FAA certified external equipment such as a MK-30 launch control assembly. Also an external hook and hoist system.

b. All proposals will be evaluated for technical acceptability. Proposals that do not conform to the requirements of the solicitation may be rejected without further evaluation, deliberation or discussion. The low priced, technically acceptable offer submitted by a responsible offeror will be awarded the contract”

3. Question: Request the government clarify the award criteria – specifically, define “technically acceptable” and “responsible offeror.”

Section M, Part C, para 3.0, Clause 5252.215-9524 BASIS FOR AWARD (NAVAIR)(JUL 1998) has been removed via Amendment to N00421-16-R-0011-U001, and it is posted on FEDBIZOPP site.

Section M-1,paragraph 4 identifies technically acceptable as, Proposal that meets requirements and indicates an adequate approach and understanding of the requirements, and risk of unsuccessful performance is no worse than moderate.

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.

Offerors are advised that the proposal meeting the solicitation requirements with the lowest price may not be selected for an award if award to a higher-priced Offeror is determined to be more beneficial to the Government. However, the perceived benefits of the higher-priced proposal must merit the additional price. A best value tradeoff analysis will not be performed for any offeror who receives an unacceptable rating for any factor or subfactor, and award will not be made to any offeror whose proposal is deemed unacceptable in any factor or subfactor.

6. Question: Please clarify & reconcile Section M, Part A, paragraph 1.0 (best value with tradeoffs) & Section M, Part C, paragraph 3.0 (LPTA).

The Government will award the contract to the offeror that provides the “best value” proposal. Best Value means the expected outcome of an acquisition that, in the Government’s estimation, provides the greatest overall benefit in response to the requirement.

Removed Clause 5252.215-9524 BASIS FOR AWARD (NAVAIR) (JUL 1998) that references LPTA.

Definition p. 16: Surge aircraft. Aircraft which are capable of performing the required mission services in conjunction with primary aircraft operations.

h. Surge Aircraft. The Government will give the contractor a minimum of 30 days advance notice before scheduling surge aircraft and will normally provide tasking under short-term, temporary assignments. Once activated under temporary assignment, surge aircraft are considered primary aircraft for the duration of the task assignment, and fall under the scheduling criteria for primary aircraft. During temporary assignments, the contractor shall ensure these aircraft require no scheduled maintenance that will impact operational scheduling. However, during extended deployments (more than two weeks) the Government shall take into consideration operational and scheduled maintenance conflicts where feasible. If the Government requires additional tasking within this 30-day window, the contractor shall be fully accountable under the provisions of the contract for fulfillment of these missions.

i. In the event that Government needs a simultaneous presentation greater than that required under the contract, the Government can request the contractor to provide surge aircraft. The contractor shall be responsible for mission execution.

7. Question: Request clarification of the “emergent tasking” requirement. Does this requirement require the contractor to continuously (24/7) maintain a crew & aircraft on 60 minute alert?

In the event the Government needs a simultaneous presentation greater than 2, the Government can request the contractor to provide surge aircraft. Historically, the Government has not requested more than 2 simultaneous aircraft. Paragraph H enables the government to increase the quantity at a later date if needed. The government does not require the contractor to continuously maintain a surge aircraft & crew on a 60 minute alert.

When the Government requires emergent tasking, a 3rd aircraft will be required.

During the 4th contract year the incumbent utilized an H-3 variant and flew 9,665 Heavy lift minutes of which 8,670 target recoveries, 70 firefighting and 925 transport cargo/passengers missions.