N3220524R2261 Questions and Answers.pdf

1) 3.1 STATES “The contractor will provide a two-helicopter detachment (DET) of like TMS aircraft, an optional unmanned aerial capability,” Please clarify what constitutes “unmanned aerial capability”

The Option of an unmanned detachment component is delineated in para 3.2.6 and 3.2.6.1.

2) 3.2.4 states: Inspections (OPTION) [CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, 4004]: If directed by the Contracting Officer: Firm-fixed-priced, lump sum for expenses incurred for a Third-Party Inspection of the detachment. Please provide clarification the definition of a “Third Party Inspection” and who can request?

The MSC Contracting Officer has the option to direct a Third Party Inspection, conducted by an independent agency/contractor, to evaluate the Detachment’s contract conformity and furnish findings to MSC.

3) 5.1 PACIFIC Det C’s contract purpose is to deliver an embarked commercial aviation Detachment RFT, and to maintain its readiness throughout the performance period. The awardee shall supply a detachment comprised of two (2) like-TMS commercial helicopters, and a minimum of five (5) pilots, and three (3) maintenance personnel to provide ship. Please clarify the current TMS aircraft being used? And current contractor?

The current PACIFIC Detachment C’s contractor is Air Center Helicopters, Inc. This solicitation does not mandate a particular TMS, however the offerer’s TMS must meet the contract performance requirements.

4) 5.2 PACIFIC Det C will be forward deployed worldwide for extensive periods at sea. It is anticipated that the Detachment will be primarily assigned to Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships forward based in Guam and used to meet SEVENTH, FIFTH, and THIRD Fleet requirements. The cross decking of the Detachment is anticipated. (Anticipated primary logistics ports are listed in Attachment 8). Please clarify how a detachment could possible move throughout and area of that magnitude in a timely manner? Clarify the main port is Guam?

The detachment will primarily be deployed aboard CLF ships that operate throughout the SEVENTH Fleets Area of Responsibility, movement of the CLF ships (and embarked Detachment) is controlled by the theater CTF.

CLF ships do transit between Fleet areas, and the Detachment may remain with the CLF ship outside of the SEVENTH Fleet Area of Responsibility.

Guam is the primary CLF ship hub in the SEVENTH Fleet. CLF ships use multiple theater ports for resupply and crew rotations, the offerer must be able to meet the detachment’s manning and resupply requirement through those ports.

5) 6.3 DoD Approval and Additional Standards. The Contractor shall present current Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB) certification for carrying Government passengers and cargo (32 CFR 861) no later than 10 days prior to the commencement of the base period of performance, and maintain the certification throughout the contract performance. Given that AMC will not consider an offeror for CARB unless that are being considered for award and the timeline is based on AMC please clarify how can an offeror meet this requirement in 123 days? In other words unless you have a CARB you will not awarded?

The offerer’s viability for award must show a valid CARB certification, or a viable path to obtain a CARB certification to meet the solicitation requirements upon contract service execution.

6) 7.7.9 A rescue hoist and recovery basket or other approved recovery equipment will be installed on one FMC aircraft and a separate hoist & recovery basket or other approved recovery equipment shall be Ready For Install (RFI) on the other. Is this contractor provided?

Yes, the hoist(s) and recovery gear is contractor provided.

7) 13.6.3 The Contractor shall ensure that detachment shall have a minimum of three (3) qualified HCOs embarked. Is this a dedicated position or can it be a collateral duty?

HCO is considered a collateral duty.

8) 13.6.4 The Contractor The detachment shall have a minimum of three (3) qualified LSEs embarked. Is this a dedicated position or can it be a collateral duty?

LSE is considered a collateral duty.

9) RFP Reference Text: Attachment 3 Performance Questionnaire

Question: Attachment 3 Performance Questionnaire states: “…by 3:00pm Eastern Time on 14 December 2023 to Mr. Jim Ellis at james.p.ellis54.civ@us.navy.mil and Mr. Lawren Wolf via e-mail at Lawren.h.wolf.civ@us.navy.mil”. By when does CDR Petras need to have these submitted? Are these the correct recipients?

Please see updated Attachment 3 Performance Questionnaire with corrected contact information and submission date.

10) RFP Reference Text: 13.6.3

Question: 13.6.3 states “Each HCO not filled by deployed detachment personnel will be assessed

0.01 x Daily Per Diem per day”. As there are only very limited number of course slots available to civilian contractors and no commercial alternatives, will the government waive this penalty when the Navy is unable to provide course dates to meet personnel training pipeline milestones?

Per section 13 of the PWS, the contractor is expected to provide a fully trained crew. The contractor must plan for any constraints in a training pipeline to meet that expectation.

11) RFP Reference Text: 13.6.4

Question: 13.6.3 states “Each LSE not filled by deployed detachment personnel will be assessed

0.01 x Daily Per Diem per day”. As there are only a very limited number of course slots available to civilian contractors and no commercial alternatives, will the government waive this penalty when the Navy is unable to provide course dates to meet personnel training pipeline milestones?

Per section 13 of the PWS, the contractor is expected to provide a fully trained crew. The contractor must plan for any constraints in a training pipeline to meet that expectation

12) Due to the complexity of this requirement, and the time required to assemble a compliant proposal, will the US Navy MSC please consider extending the proposal submission deadline by at least one (1) week?

MSC has extended the proposal submission deadline by one (1) week. The submission due date in PIEE and SAM.GOV has been updated to reflect the new due date.