06_QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS -N32205-21-R-4135.pdf

This document provides answers to questions from potential offerors regarding solicitation N32205-21-R-4135. The solicitation is for Vertical Replenishment Detachment Pacific Detachment B services, which includes providing a two-helicopter detachment of like aircraft, support equipment and supplies, 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 required are to support logistical and vertical replenishment operations for U.S. Navy ships, partner nations' ships, and theater facilities and operations worldwide. The justification provided for issuing the solicitation as a total small business set-aside is that market research results concluded two or more responsible small businesses have the general capabilities required to perform the requirement, so Navy acquisition policy is to default to a small business set-aside.