06_QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -N32205-21-R-4134.pdf

This document provides answers to questions received regarding solicitation N32205-21-R-4134. The solicitation is for Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP) Detachment Pacific Detachment A services. The purpose of the contract is to provide ship-based commercial helicopter logistical and vertical replenishment services to US and partner nation navy ships and theater facilities worldwide. The contractor will provide a two-helicopter detachment of like aircraft, optional unmanned aerial capability, support equipment, minimum staffing of five pilots and three maintainers, and a support structure to deploy aboard Military Sealift Command ships conducting theater operations 365 days a year. The services shall follow all applicable Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Federal Aviation Administration, Military Sealift Command, and other directives. One question asked about the justification for issuing the solicitation as a total small business set-aside, to which the answer cited market research that concluded at least two responsible small businesses have the capabilities for the requirement, so Navy acquisition policy defaults to a small business set-aside.