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Terminal Air Controller Trainer (TACT) Industry Day Interested Party Questions & Government Responses N0042117R0018
| Question |
| Government Response |
| 1 |
| Is there a preferred / stated speed min/max requirement for the aircraft proposed? |
| This requirement will be addressed in a resultant Request For Proposal. |
| 2 |
| What is the plan for granting approval from FAA/ NAVY for IFC? |
| If necessary, this plan will be specifically defined in a resultant Performance Work Statement (PWS) or as an attachment to the Request For Proposal (RFP). |
| 3 |
| How will the Government address the source selection process in regards to a prospective contractor submitting a “Paper Airplane”, or a technical approach that is not yet certified or approved? |
| The Government takes this question into consideration and plans to address in resultant Request For Proposal. |
| 4 |
| When will the process be ironed out with respect to the Laser Guided Training Round (LGTR) approval process from the Range and Training Area Management (RTAM) Division? |
| The Government is investigating and researching this process. If determined necessary, this information will be specifically defined in a resultant Performance Work Statement (PWS) or as an attachment to the Request For Proposal (RFP). |
| 5 |
| Is this Contracted Air Services TACT requirement a prototype program or end state program? |
| The Government considers this requirement an “Enduring Program.” |
| 6 |
| What will the requirement be as it relates to the level of experience for the Contractor Owned / Contractor Operated (COCO) pilot? |
| The Government takes this question into consideration and plans to address in resultant Request For Proposal. |
| 7 |
| Will the LGTR’s be contractor bombs or government provided bombs? |
| The Government is investigating and researching this process. If determined necessary, this information will be specifically defined in a resultant Performance Work Statement (PWS) or as an attachment to the Request For Proposal (RFP). |
| 8 |
| What is the expectation of Weapon Danger Zones (WDZ) certifications at time of contract award? |
| The Government is investigating and researching this process. If determined necessary, this information will be specifically defined in a resultant Performance Work Statement (PWS) or as an attachment to the Request For Proposal (RFP). |
| 9 |
| Will there be a second industry day for this requirement? |
| More than likely, Yes. However, the Government reserves the right to make this determination at a later date. |
| 10 |
| Will the requirement be for the contractor at time of proposal to have the aircraft ready and available to execute contract performance? |
| The Government is investigating and researching this requirement, but anticipates performance to begin upon execution of contract award. If determined necessary, this information will be specifically defined in a resultant Performance Work Statement (PWS) or as an attachment to the Request For Proposal (RFP). |
| 11 |
| Requesting a master aircraft and ordinance clearance list, if available. This will help contractors evaluate an aircraft solution as relative to the startup risks and clearances required for the ordinance. |
| The Government is investigating and researching this information. If determined necessary, this information will be provided as soon as possible via FedBizOpps (FBO.gov) posting and defined in a resultant Performance Work Statement (PWS) or as an attachment to the Request For Proposal (RFP). |
| 12 |
| How many aircraft are anticipated by the Government in support / performance of this requirement? |
The Government anticipates a requirement for at least two (2) aircraft per sortie. However, it is up to an interested party or prospective awardee to provide adequate technical approach and provision of support in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
| 13 |
| From where would aircraft operate? |
At this time the Government has identified 29 Palms California, Cherry Point, NC, and Yuma, AZ. There may be additional areas of operation defined in the final requirements document.
| 14 |
| What is source of bombs / ordinance? Is a resultant contract awardee responsible for provision, or is the Government going to provide? |
The Government takes this question into consideration and plans to address in resultant Request For Proposal. Currently the Government anticipates providing the bombs / ordinance as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE).
| 15 |
| What is the planned contract period of performance? |
Because of recent DASN review/ determination of statutory USC 2401 – the contract period cannot exceed 5 years. Therefore, is planned to be four (4) years, 364 days.
| 16 |
| The FedBizOpps posting of the Sources Sought Synopsis stated an approximately estimated maximum annual requirement of 1500 hours; however the Industry Day brief stated only a minimum of 500 annual hours. Please clarify what the planned minimum number of annual hours will be guaranteed at time of contract award? |
| The Government takes this question into consideration and plans to address in resultant Request For Proposal. |
| 17 |
| Can the aircraft be based on a military base? |
| No. Aircraft under this contract cannot be based on a military installation. |
| 18 |
| Would contracted TACT support be needed for two (2) classes or events (East Coast / West Coast) at a single, simultaneous time? |
| More than likely, Yes. However, the Government takes this question into consideration and plan to address in resultant Request For Proposal. |