N6264919R0167_AMD_0003_CONFORMED.docx

N6264919R0167

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1) It is not clear to me if the information provided is draft information for our review or the actual solicitation. The Notice Type is shown as ‘Presolicitation’ but everything else reads like it is the real deal. Could you provide some clarity please.

A1) N6264919R0167 is the actual Solicitation. The FedBizzOpps (FBO) system does not have “Solicitation” as an option, so the option “Presolicitation” was utilized. Please consider this the U.S. Government’s official solictation for the KC-130J requirements.

Q2) With reference to the RFP page 195 we would appreciate if you could please clarify whether we can send a member of our staff to deliver the proposal to the Japan Address provided in page 195 of the RFP as para 1 of page 195 states that In-person delivery will not be accepted. We would like to highlight that to send the documents via courier / postal service from another country will add considerable time, further restricting the time available to complete the proposal.

A2) In-person delivery will not be accepted; please refer to Section L, GI.1 of the RFP.

Q3) What is the normal time-frame the Government notifies the Contractor before a Planned Induction or an ISR Induction?

A3) Normally, notification of a KC-130J PMI induction is provided at least 30 days prior to the induction date. Notification of an ISR requirement occurs at least 5 days prior to the required induction. FRCWP will provide an anticipated PMI induction Schedule as far in advance as possible.

Q4) Firstly, with one of our customers, we have a contract that entered into effect in mid-2018 for specific aircraft within their fleet. In mid-2019, we signed a second contract with this customer for, to all intents and purposes, an identical work scope to the first contract for the remaining aircraft in their fleet. The two contracts cover the entire fleet support with the second contract signed in mid-2019 increasing the overall scope. The intention is for the customer to reference both the contract signed in mid-2018 and the contract signed in mid-2019 within their Past Performance Questionnaire. The values would be shown for both contracts in isolation with a combined total. Recognising the second contract started in mid-2019 and recognising in article 1.1 Past Performance Rating Methodology the statement “Contract performance for less than twelve (12) months or older than five (5) years as of the proposal receipt date will not be assessed further”, please could you clarify if it will be acceptable to present this customer Past Performance Questionnaire with reference to both the contracts?

A4) Recency is defined in the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, which states: Recency, as it pertains to past performance information, is a measure of the time that has elapsed since the past performance reference occurred. Recency is generally expressed as a time period during which past performance references are considered relevant. For purposes of this requirement, the measure of time for relevant past performance is not less than 12 months (meaning the offeror must demonstrate at least one year of completed performance prior to the closing date of the solicitation) and not more than five years (meaning work done prior to the last five years to the closing date of the solicitation). An offeror may submit past performance, however if the submittal is determined not to be within these Recency time thresholds, it will not be evaluated.

Q5) Secondly, in more general terms, please could you clarify exactly what is meant by the statement Contract performance for less than twelve (12) months or older than five (5) years as of the proposal receipt date will not be assessed further”? For example, if we consider one specific contract that we have with a customer…….. the 7-year contract entered into force on 1st January 2014 (more than 5 years ago) and is still in effect today running until 31st December 2020. We understand this contract would be accepted for the Past Performance Questionnaire, however, we have concerns that the wording in the statement could be misleading. We understand that reference to “……or older than five (5) years as of the proposal receipt date……” refers to the fact that the contract must not have expired 5 years or more ago. Please can you confirm our understanding?

A5) Please see response above for clarification. If a submission has more than five years performance at time of solicitation closing, the portion over five years will not be evaluated. The only portion that will be evaluated will be the portion that has less than five years of performance. So in this scenario, if the solicitation closes 11 November 2019, then past performance from 11 November 2014 (5 years) would be evaluated, but the portion that is from 01 January 2014 - 10 November 2014 would not. Additionally, work not yet performed (12 November 2019 - 31 December 2020) would not be evaluated.

Q6) Can you confirm on completion of the Past Performance Questionnaires which section of proposal volume 2 these are to be added. Can the completed questionnaires be added as annexes 1,2,3,4 & 5 referenced under volume 2 section 2 ‘Past Performance’.

A6) The Past Performance Questionnaire is separate from Volume 2 submitted by the Offeror. The Offeror should send them to the reference providing the Questionnaire, then that reference shall submit them directly to the PCO. Past Performance Questionnaires do not count towards Volume 2 page limitations. Please see revised section 2.3.1 of Section L and Attachment 13 added in this amendment.

Q7) Proposal Instructions, L-GI, GI.1 Instructions for Submission of Proposals (Page 197) requirements for 10 copies of submission differs to Solicitation Form Original + 1 copies. Please confirm the number of copies required to be submitted with the solicitation response.

A7) The correct amount is one (1) original and nine (9) copies for a total of ten (10). Please see section 9 of RFP to see revision made.

Q8) The Price Summary spreadsheet was not provided with the current and amendment distributions. When will the Price Summary Sheet be made available?

A8) It was initially intended for Offerors to submit their own Price Summary Spreadsheet in a format readable by Microsoft Excel; however, the Government has provided a Price Summary Spreadsheet in this amendment as Attachment 14.

Q9) 5.2.2 Contractor Field Teams (CFT): Provide visibility into number of previous CFT activities in the past 3-5 years.

A9) Two (2) CFT events in Japan, Two (2) CFT events in Italy

Q10) 4.2.1 Turn Around Time Expectation: The Contractor shall plan, perform and manage its work to accomplish all scheduled and unscheduled services within the following TAT. Is it the USG expectation that Strip/Re-paint and Scuff/Paint (if required) are to be completed within the specified TATs?

A10) Yes. The specified TAT includes all strip and paint requirements.

Q11) Attachment 11- Support and Test Equipment specifies a list of Support and Test Equipment by Part Number. Is it acceptable to use equivalent S&TE of a different part number used by other C-130J operators?

A11) Alternate part numbers shall be approved by the government prior to use or installation.

Q12) I wish to check whether similar spreadsheets that were provided in the 2014's solicitation will be provided in the current solicitation for the contractor to compute to price the requested services.

A12) Please see response to Question 8. A Price Summary Spreadsheet has been provided; however, this does not include a Man Hour Breakdown.

Q13)Does DRPs(DESIGNATED REPAIR POINTS) mean one of MAC Holders?

A13) Yes

Q14) If yes, should the Contractor carry out ''CHECK FLIGHT'' on its own?

A14) Please refer to Section 3.1.7 of the PWS

Q15) In the files that were provided On September 22nd via secure transfer there are four that do not have .pdf extensions and appear to be a format that is not readily supported. Would it be possible to receive these files in .pdf format?

01-75GAA-2-10.nci 01-75GAA-3.nci 01-75GAA-36.nci 17-1-114-4.nci

A15) The Government is researching a solution for Offerors to view these files.

Q16) Can you please confirm that a Past Performance Questionnaire, that was to be completed by our customers, is no longer a requirement of the solicitation?

A16) The Past Performance Questionnaire is a requirement of the solicitation. Please see revised section 2.3.1 Past Performance Matrix of Section L for inclusion and Attachment 13.

Q17) CLIN 0002 As Required Maintenance - Year 1 Base (and repeated for each year after) is not clear as the PWS indicates four distinct elements that fall under “As required Maintenance”. Can you please clarify what is to be priced under this CLIN?

A17) Please refer to Section C of the RFP which identifies which PWS items fall under CLIN 0002.

Q18) CLIN 0004 – Full Supply Support - Year 1 Base (and repeated for each year after) is not clear in the PWS what this scope of is in the cross references provided in the RFP. Can you please the scope of this CLIN.

A18) Please see PWS Section 5.3 and RFP Section L-2.

Q19) 1003AE - Ferry Flight - Year 2 Base (and repeated for each year after) appears to be a duplicate of 1008AB (and repeated for each year after).

A19) Please see Amendment 0002 of the RFP. SLINS 1003AE and each repeated year after have been zeroed out. Due to limitations within the contract writing system they cannot be deleted at this time. These will be deleted once awarded. Please see RFP Section L-2 and include the Ferry Flights on SLINS 0008AB and each repeated year after.

Q20) RFP CLINs, PWS 5.2.2: Does 0008AA - Travel - Year 1 Base (and repeated for each year after) require pricing to be provided at time of proposal? Given the unspecified nature of CFTs it is difficult to develop a cost estimate for this.

A20) Please see RFP Section L-2 which defines the value to use for this SLIN.

Q21) RFP CLINs, PWS 5.3.1.3.1: Does 0007AA Preserve & Pack - Year 1 Base and 0007AB Ship & Transport - Year 1 Base (and repeated for each year after) require pricing to be provided at time of proposal? Given the unspecified nature and number of items to be shipped it is difficult to develop a cost estimate for this.

A21) Please see RFP Section L-2 which defines the value to use for these SLINS.

Q22) Please refer to attachment 14 “Price Summary Spreadsheet” and assist to clarify whether the “QTY” for CLIN/SLIN 0002AA thru 0002AD are intentionally stated as “0.00”?

A22) The quantity should be five (5) and has been updated in Amendment 0003 of the RFP.

Q23) Can you please provide a soft copy of paint drawing 14E2506_96916 and paint specification / requirements.

A23) The Government is researching a solution for Offerors to view these files.

Q24) During the pre-solicitation conference date provided in June, the anticipated workload for inductions were approximately 2 per year. And in section B, the PMI Quantity is 5 lot per year.

- Which annual PMI quantity is predicted and prepared? 5 or 2 in chart?

- Assuming that it is ready for business after being selected as a MAC in phase 1 of PHASE, if 2 Aircraft PMIs in 2020 years are distributed in advance to other companies, could our company can be allocated after year 2021 years?

A24) PMI Quantity is 5 per year.

All awardees will be selected when the MAC contract is awarded. All task orders will be competed amongst the MAC awardees.

Q25) This contract is an FFP contract for the contactor to prepare for materials equipment. Should the proposal section B CLIN0001AA, 0002 proposal cost be included in the cost of materials and equipment?

Or is the total estimate cost of $ 2,500,200.00 / year from CLIN0004 Full Supply Support included?

If so, can it be downgraded according to the contractor's forecasts?

A25) For purposes of the proposal, the offeror shall utilize the dollar values provided in attachment 14 “Price Summary Spreadsheet” for the referenced CLIN/SLINs. The CLIN x004 is auto-populated for the MAC proposal. Actual material costs will be determined on each task order.

Q26) If our company received the first PMI task order after being selected as a MAC holder and completed the maintenance, but does our company have to pay penalties ($ 3,355.80 / day) when we do not meet TAT 160 days?

A26) Clause 52.211-11 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--SUPPLIES, SERVICES, OR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (SEP 2000) applies.

Q27) After selected one of MAC, if our company has secured the materials in advance for 2 ~ 3 PMIs to comply with TAT. However, if we fail to obtain continuous task order, will be able to buyback the materials?

A27) No. The Contractor shall be responsible for forecasting, sourcing, and procuring the parts and materials used in performance of this contract.

Q28) Would the penalty be exempted when the TAT is exceeded due to defects exceeding PMI or As Required Maintenance or material wait due to unscheduled maintenance during the work order?

Also, do you settle additional costs for the materials used because of the above work?

A28) For damage found outside of the PMI Specification requirements, the contractor may request renegotiation of TAT at the task order level.

Q29) Although it is very difficult to calculate the cost due to the inability to predict the number and time of flight tests / ferry flights such as Fuel / LOX on the weight of materials, should it be predicted and reflected in Section B CLIN 0001AA? Or is it included in the total estimate cost of $ 2,500,200.00 / year for the CLIN0004 Full Supply Support offered by FLCY, is the contractor billed in that case and the government checks and pays for it?

A29) For purposes of the proposal, the offeror shall utilize the dollar values provided in attachment 14 “Price Summary Spreadsheet” for the referenced CLIN/SLINs. The CLIN x004 is auto-populated for the MAC proposal. Actual material costs will be determined on each task order.

Q30) In the case of Korea, is this program eligible for duty free? Is it subject to tariffs when securing materials?

A30) Please see amendment 0003 section H. Exemption from Korean Taxes for special excise taxed items and value-added taxed items used on this contract have been included. Any offeror shall determine what tariffs their country is subject to and price their proposal with this in mind.

Q31) Do you provide for the total number of aircraft covered by the PMI and operating hours or duration for each aircraft for a more accurate estimate of the operation Man Hours?

A31) Flight hours will only be provided per aircraft induction for flight hour based inspections.

Q32) Is it possible to provide a GFE when additional equipment requirements occur that are not recognized other than those listed in the RFP? Or is it prepared by the Contractor and settled by FLCY?

A32) See PWS 5.3.1.2, PWS 5.3.1.3.

Q33) Can we submit proposal in person before Monday 11 Nov 2019? Do you want to receive it as 3 ring binders or online format?

A33) In-person delivery will not be accepted; please refer to Section L, GI.1 of the RFP which explains how to submit the proposals.

Q34) Please can you confirm that the offeror is not required to provide extended prices for CLIN/SLIN 0004, 0007AA, 0007AB, 0008AA and 0008AB.

Follow-on question: Further to our question submitted 11th October about how to complete CLIN/SLIN 0004, 0007AA, 0007AB, 0008AA and 0008AB extended pricing which we have not yet received a reply. Can you also please define exactly what you mean by the word “Lot” in CLINS 0004, 0007AA, 0007AB, 0008AA, 0008AB.

A34) For purposes of the proposal, the offeror shall utilize the dollar values provided in attachment 14 “Price Summary Spreadsheet” for the referenced CLIN/SLINs. Actual costs will be determined on each task order.

“LOT” is used to indicate the extended price is considered as an indivisible sum at the Not To Exceed (NTE) level written. For the purposes of the MAC proposal, this keeps all offerors on an even playing field. At the Task Order level, the NTE level will likely have some variability depending on the material condition of the individual aircraft and the tasks required.

See related information at Q61.

Q35) Please can you confirm which CLIN / SLIN is to capture the over and above related PMI hours. It is unclear as 0001AA is hours for the basic PMI inspection and 0003AA is for the over and above unrelated to the PMI.

A35) See PWS 3.2.1, 3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2, CLIN x001AA is intended to capture all PMI costs to include inspection and related repairs.

Q36) Reference PWS 3.1.4

For Inspection/Evaluation of the Aircraft, 3.1.4 of the PWS states "The Contractor shall complete the mandatory non-destructive inspections and the flight hour dependent non-destructive inspections".

Please confirm if all flight hour dependent non-destructive inspections should be included in the CLIN 0001 Scheduled Maintenance - Year 1 Base and subsequently scheduled in the Production Plan. Or should it be assumed that any FHD "NX" inspections would be costed in CLIN 0003AA O&A after the C-130FST.SM has provided a list of all that are applicable?

A36) Added PWS paragraph 3.1.5.1.5, added tab to “Price Summary Spreadsheet” labeled “SLIN x002AE-BT.” This has been updated in Amendment 0003 of the RFP.

Q37) Reference NAVAIR KC-130J PMI OP.19.1 Electronic/Electrical Wiring and Wiring Components (KT, KN, BN, PO, DT) A Perform continuity test by system operational test (using existing aircraft components or slave sets), automatic test equipment, or point to point testing of electrical wiring in all systems to ensure the system wiring is serviceable per applicable job guides (if used, slave sets shall be removed prior to aircraft departure -Clarification of electrical system tests required.

Can a Test Procedure please be provided for this task or all applicable job guides be identified which will make up this task?

A37) The Government is researching a response.

Q38) Reference PWS 3.1.5.1.1 / CLIN 0002

Reference CLIN 0002AA and CLIN 0002AB Complete Restoration of KC-130J Exterior –

Will landing gear wheel wells and battery box compartments require complete paint stripping and refinishing as outlined in the base PMI?

A38) NAVAIR KC-130J PMI Spec, 2-3 SURFACE CONDITIONING, 2-3.7 RESTORATION applies.

Q39) Reference PWS 3.1.5.1.4 / CLIN 0002

Reference CLIN 0002 Corrosion Control - As the known amount corrosion control tasks are unquantifiable at this time, for the purposes of this tender should the contractor designate a rate for which future work will be costed against?

A39) For purposes of the proposal, SLIN x002AD hours will be auto-populated; the offeror shall provide the hourly rate in attachment 14 “Price Summary Spreadsheet”. This has been updated in Amendment 0003 of the RFP. Actual corrosion control costs will be determined on each task order.

Q40) Reference PWS 3.1.4 / CDRL A009/A005/A013

Will the acceptance of the Aircraft Condition Evaluation Report (CDRL A009), an updated Production Plan (CDRL A005), and the Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Report (CDRL A013) by the government be considered authorization to proceed with all repairs?

A40) Acceptance of CDRLs A0005, A0009, A0013 neither authorize repairs nor prevent a contractor to proceed with repairs.

Timing to authorize ALL or ANY repair(s) depends on how and when work requests are submitted for concurrence. The Contractors E&E phase procedures produce the timeline for USG concurrence that authorize repairs to start.

Reference DFARS 252.217-7028 for requirements to approve O&A work. U.S. Government authorization for repairs to begin, in part or total, occurs with 'concurrence' of Evaluated & Estimated (E&E) Over and Above defects.

Q41) PWS 3.1.5 / CLIN 0003A

CLIN 0003A is described as being for "O&A Unrelated to PMI". For clarification, if the O&A CLIN 0003A is not related to the PMI, which CLIN is connected specifically to the repairs aspect of PWS 3.1.5 3.1.5 Maintenance, Repair, and Reassembly of Aircraft as the cross reference contained in the RFP section C indicates it is CLIN 0001 – 0003

A41) See PWS 3.2.1, 3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2, CLIN x001AA is intended to capture all PMI costs to include inspection and related repairs.

Q42) Where do we price the mhr cost required to rectify a defect that is discovered when performing the Scheduled Maintenance Basic Requirement as per PMI Spec in the “Attachment_14_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet.xlsx” or negotiated separately as an O&A.

A42) See PWS 3.2.1, 3.2.1.1, 3.2.1.2, CLIN x001AA is intended to capture all PMI costs to include inspection and related repairs.

Q43) Where do we price the mhr cost for the “FLIGHT HOUR DEPENDENT (FHD) NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTIONS” tasks in the “Attachment_14_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet.xlsx” or negotiated separately as an O&A?

A43) Added PWS paragraph 3.1.5.1.5, added tab to “Price Summary Spreadsheet” labeled “SLIN x002AE-BT.” This has been updated in Amendment 0003 of the RFP.

Q44) Where do we price the mhr cost, for example the following tasks in the “Attachment_14_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet.xlsx” or negotiated separately as an O&A?:

3.1 Propeller Change

3.2 Engine Change

3.3 Remove and replace Cargo Compartment Air Conditioning Unit

3.4 Remove and replace Sloping Longeron

3.5 Remove and replace FS 1041 Fitting

3.6 Replace rubber Cargo Ramp Locking Cylinder hydraulic hoses with teflon hoses.

3.7 Remove and replace NLG Strut.

A44) If the tasks are required in the NAVAIR KC-130J PMI Spec, then man-hour costs will go in CLIN x001. If the tasks are not required in the PMI spec, then they will be negotiated separately as an O&A.

Q45) Section L - Sub Factor 2 Section 3.2.4 Certifications Page 206

Item 4 refers to certifications required to meet NAVAIR INST 3710.1 (series)

Please provide a copy of NAVAIR INST 3710.1 (series) to enable further evaluation for solicitation purposes.

A45) The NAVAIRINST 3710.1 (series) has been superseded by DCMA INST 8210.1C Change 1.

Q46) Past Performance Questionnaire

Contract authorities are required to return a completed Past Performance Questionnaire to NAVSUP.

Please provide the method a Contract Authority is required to use to return a completed Questionnaire to NAVSUPP. This is not provided for in the Solicitation document.

A46) This document has been provided via RFP amendment 0002 as Attachment 13 – Past Performance Questionnaire. Please e-mail completed questionnaires to William.Koeditz@fe.navy.mil; Seiji.Yoshino.JA@fe.navy.mil; Vanessa.Schwaner@fe.navy.mil

Q47) PMI Induction evaluation

The PMI Specification refers to a number of external documents that are currently not available for review.

These documents include:

* CP 62-13-LL-181, Rev A - Inspection of In Flight Refuelling Pod and Pylon

* NAVAIRINST 4790.3C - Aeronautical Time Cycle Management Program

* NAVAIRINST 4790.20B - Reliability Centered Maintenance Program

* NAVAIRINST 13120.1C - Fixed Wing Aircraft Structural Life Limits

To enable greater accuracy in determining man hour required to conduct PMI inspection related to these publications, please provide a copy of the referenced documents.

A47) These documents are not required per the 15SEP2019 NAVAIR KC-130J PMI Spec.

Q48) DFAR 252.222-7002

Compliance With Local Labor Laws (Overseas)

Is this clause the only exception where the Contractor can apply their local laws which means that US legislation will be applicable elsewhere, as relevant? Also, does this clause provide an exception to the Workers Compensation legislation?

A48) This clause requires the contractor to comply with all local labor laws, to include workers’ compensations, when work is performed overseas. If the work is performed in the United States or its outlying areas (see definition in FAR 2.101) then US legislation would be followed.

Q49) FAR 52.209-1

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1995)

What are the qualification requirements that the Contractor and Subcontractor are required to meet prior to the award, under this clause?

A49) This clause has been determined to not be applicable and has been removed via Amendment 0003 to the RFP.

Q50) DFAR 252.204-7007 (Section K)

ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2015)

The Contractor is required to substitute this clause paragraphs (d) and (e) for paragraph (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8. Can you please clarify that we can replace these clauses in Section K as part of our submission as well as the certifications that we provide in SAM?

A50) Per DFARS 252.204-7007 Alt A: Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d), and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8.

Q51) Substituted clause

Annual representations and Certifications

Can you please confirm that all the representations or certifications in clause (2) of the FAR 52.204-8 are applicable?

A51) Amendment 0003 will be updated to include FAR 52.204-8, in which the contractor shall refer to DFARS 252.204-7007 Alt A which refers to which paragraphs to substitute. Overall, the other paragraphs of FAR 52.204-8 (a and c) should be completed and DFARS 252.204-7007 Alt A (b, d, and e) shall be substituted and completed.

Q52) PWS vs CDRL D001 post contract award plan submission timeframes differ.

KC-130J_RFP+IDIQ_Attachment_(1)_PMI_PWS_(2019-08-22)

Section 6.1.1 The Contractor shall submit the Phase-in Transition Plan (CDRL D001) and Contractor Training Plan (CDRL D004) within ten (10) working days after contract award.

A52) PWS 6.1.1 updated. This has been updated in Amendment 0003 of the RFP.

Q53) CDRL_D001_PHASE-IN_TRANSITION_PLAN_C-130

(4) Frequency: Contractor shall submit formal plan within 21 calendar days of contract award.

Please confirm the number of calendar days following contract award CDRL D001 is required to submit the formal plan.

A53) CDRL D001 is correct.

Q54) Export Control

The Solicitation isn’t explicit about the Export Control regime that applies to this Contract. Please provide clarity if USML or CCL requirements apply.

A54) Please refer to DFARS 252.225-7048 – Export-Controlled Items. This clause refers to both items subject to the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) which include the items on the Commerce Control List (CCL) as well as items subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which include the items on the United States Munitions List (USML).

Q55) Vault sharing

We are performing F-16 maintenance program and has a Vault for this program which will be licensed in mid-20 years approximately.

Could we use this Vault interchangeably with KC-130J maintenance business?

A55) PWS 5.5 applies. It is recommended that clear distinction be made between documents for different contract. How the Offeror chooses to do this is at its discretion.

Q56) In case of CLIN 0001AA unit price, offeror has to add CLIN 0002 unit price in it or not ?

A56) CLIN 0002 does not get added into CLIN 0001. This items shall be priced separately.

Q57) Ref RFP document N6264919R0167 page 202 GI.2 Proposal Format bullet point 10 “Proposals shall be in 3 ring binders (i.e., no spiral binders).” Can you confirm it is acceptable to use binders of 4 rings in lieu of 3 rings. It is difficult to obtain binders of 3 rings outside of the United States.

A57) The Government will accept 4 ring binders for this requirement.

Q58) Can you please provide a response to the following question in reference to attachment 14 - Price Summary Spreadsheet.

Please can you specify the travel requirements for CLIN / SLIN 0008AA pricing?

A58) Please refer to PWS section 5.2.2, Contractor Field Team (CFT). Additionally, the Offeror shall propose this SLIN in accordance with the provided estimate in Section L-2. Actual travel costs will bedetermined per event at the task order level.

Q59) For Past Performance Questionnaire, the following is stated:

"In addition to the information contained in Volume 2 - Past Performance, the Offeror shall coordinate the submission of the Past Performance Questionnaire (RFP Attachment 13) to the PCO for each reference provide."

Questions:

A59) Please refer to answer 46 above - The Past Performance questionnaire shall be transmitted directly from the Offeror's customer to the referenced POCs by the solicitation's due date. The Government is under no obligation to evaluate Past Performance that is not backed by a fully completed and properly submitted Past Performance Questionnaire.

Q60) Section L - Volume 2 - Part 2.3.1 Past Performance Questionnaire - Attachment 13 The Past Performance update directions reads inter-alia "...The Past Performance questionnaire shall be transmitted directly from the Offeror's customer to the PCO by the solicitation's due date."

As the Past Performance Questionnaire is to be "transmitted directly" to the PCO, can you please provide the transmittal medium (ie. email address or secure electronic upload location) for the Offeror's customer to transmit completed document/s to the PCO.

A60) Please refer to answer 46 above. They can be transmitted via e-mail to the referenced POCs.

Q61) CDRL_D001_Phase-In_Transition _Plan_C-130: Item (v) Material/Supply Support (Repairable/Consumables) asks for the Status of Pre-expended (PEB) stock.

Please provide clarification around term “PEB” and what it relates to.

PWS 5.3.1 Supply Management The PWS is very clear that the Contractor is required to have a comprehensive supply system to deliver aircraft on time. It is less clear how supply costs will be recovered by the Contractor. Pre-solicitation (dated 13 June 2019) a contractor asked: How should Offerors propose for material costs?. The Government answered: The Offerors should propose firm-fixed prices for materials to perform scheduled maintenance (ie. PMIs). Material costs for overs and above repairs will be negotiated with the ACO at the task order level.

It is difficult to reconcile pre-solicitation Q&As because the Solicitation has evolved over time. The final solicitation makes no reference to a pricing distinction between scheduled and over and above spares. The Price Summary Spreadsheet suggests CLIN0004 is for ‘Full Supply Support’ and the Final Material Consumption report (CDRL B003) requires ‘all Hazardous Materials, Consumables and Local Purchase Items purchased for each aircraft’ to be listed to enable the Government to assess the total material cost per aircraft.

Please provide further clarity on the pricing of materials. Is it expected that some (which?) material cost is to be included in the burdened PMI man-hour rate or are material costs to be recovered through CLIN-0004 based on the detail in CDRL B003 Final Material Consumption Report?

A61) Pre Expended Bins (PEB) are generally stocked with consumable parts and material required tocomplete repairs, special inspections, reassembly and OP Check / FCF of the aircraft.

Common PEB items are screws, washers, nuts, bolts, rivets, interference fit fasteners, blind fasteners, O-rings, seals, nut plates, light bulbs, cannon plug parts, Wire Pins / Splices / Zip Ties / Wire in varying gauges, safety wire, masking tape, barrier paper, etc. Aircraft and Support Equipment Parts usually will not be stored with and are separated from PEB's. HAZMAT is not part of the PEB.

Regarding material costs: For the purposes of being awarded a position on the MAC, the material cost will be as set in the “Attachment 14 Price Summary Spreadsheet.” This ensures all offerors are evaluated using the same criteria because, at the MAC level, there is no way to accurately quote CLIN x004 Full Supply Support. After the MAC award, each Task Order will be competed amongst the MAC awardees. Each Task Order will be specific to a BUNO and will include the expected tasks to be completed. At this level, the intent of CLIN x004 Full Supply Support is to reimburse actual cost of materials needed to complete the PMI (i.e. not included in the burdened PMI man-hour rate). Providing the CLIN x004 quote when bidding on the Task Order informs the USG of the material funding needed. However, CLIN x004 can also be used for the materials needed to support other CLIN tasks (x002, x003, etc). So, the final CDRL B003 should include all materials used on any one BUNO; you can add clarity to this CDRL by including which CLIN (x001, x002, x003, etc) that the material cost was associated.

If the offeror believes the pre-populated price in “Attachment 14 Price Summary Spreadsheet” is too high/too low/unrealistic, the offeror has the opportunity to explain its position in the proposal. Logistics and Supply section would be a reasonable place to add such information.

See related information at Q34.

Q62) Please could you clarify whether Section K of the solicitation stating that FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in US Currency (April 1991) which states that offers other than in US Dollars will be rejected applies because at the end of the solicitation FAR 52.225-17 Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers is included that implies that other currencies can in fact be offered and will be considered.

A62) Amendment 0003 to this RFP has removed FAR 52.225-17. Offers shall be provided in US Currency in accordance with FAR 52.214-35. Section L has also been updated to reflect the following language: ***The Offeror shall submit Volume 4 Price Proposal using U.S. Dollars and annotate the exchange rate used.***

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Consistent with FAR Clause 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in each individual task order. The unit prices identified in Attachment (1) are Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and shall not be adjusted as a result of the actual cost of performance. The quantities identified in Attachment (1) are estimates only. The exact quantities of deliveries are not known at the time of award:

The cumulative amount of all task orders to be issued under this contract shall not exceed the maximum specified below, and the Government shall order at least the minimum specified below:

Minimum: $500,000.00 Maximum: TBD based on offer prices for all CLINS

Scheduled Maintenance - Year 1 Base

FFP

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

NET AMT

0001AA

KC-130J PMI - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached PWS.

FOB: Origin (Shipping Point)

PSC CD: J015

NET AMT

As Required Maintenance - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J As Required Maintenance, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Unscheduled Maintenance - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

0003AA

Over and Above (O&A) - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, O&A, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

0003AB

In-Service Repair (ISR) - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, ISR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

0003AC

Customer Service Requests (CSR) - Year 1

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, CSR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

0003AD

Aircraft Modifications - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Modifications, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Full Supply Support - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall provide Full Supply Support, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

CDRL Deliverables - Year 1 Base

Data Call (Reporting) identified with Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL). See Exhibits A001 - L001.

NET AMT

Accelerated Delivery - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform accelerated work in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

GFM Handling - Year 1 Base

The Contractor shall provide GFM Handling in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

0007AA

Preserve & Pack - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform Preservation and Packing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

0007AB

Ship & Transport - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform Ship and Transport in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

Travel - Year 1 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

0008AA

Travel - Year 1 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS. All travel will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

NET AMT

0008AB

Ferry Flight - Year 1 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Ferry Flights, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Scheduled Maintenance - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

NET AMT

1001AA

KC-130J PMI - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

As Required Maintenance - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J As Required Maintenance, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Unscheduled Maintenance - Year 2 Base

NET AMT

1003AA

O&A - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, O&A, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

1003AB

In-Service Repair (ISR) - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, ISR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

1003AC

Customer Service - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, CSR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

1003AD

Aircraft Modifications - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Modifications, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

1003AE

RESERVED

RESERVED

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Full Supply Support - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall provide Full Supply Support, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

CDRL Deliverables - Year 2 Base

Data Call (Reporting) identified with Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL). See Exhibits A001 - L001.

NET AMT

Accelerated Delivery - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform accelerated work in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

GFM Handling - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall provide GFM Handling in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

1007AA

Preserve & Pack - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform Preservation and Packing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

1007AB

Ship & Transport - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform Ship and Transport in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

Travel - Year 2 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

1008AA

Travel -Year 2 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS. All travel will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

NET AMT

1008AB

Ferry Flight - Year 2 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Ferry Flights, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Scheduled Maintenance - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

NET AMT

2001AA

KC-130J PMI - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

As Required Maintenance - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J As Required Maintenance, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Unscheduled Maintenance - Year 3 Base

NET AMT

2003AA

O&A - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, O&A, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

2003AB

In-Service Repair (ISR) - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, ISR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

2003AC

Customer Service - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, CSR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

2003AD

Aircraft Modifications - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Modifications, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

2003AE

RESERVED

RESERVED

NET AMT

Full Supply Support - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall provide Full Supply Support, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

CDRL Deliverables - Year 3 Base

Data Call (Reporting) identified with Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL). See Exhibits A001 - L001.

NET AMT

Accelerated Delivery - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform accelerated work in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

GFM Handling - Year 3 Base

NET AMT

2007AA

Preserve & Pack - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform Preservation and Packing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

2007AB

Ship & Transport - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform Ship and Transport in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

Travel - Year 3 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

2008AA

Travel -Year 3 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS. All travel will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

NET AMT

2008AB

Ferry Flight - Year 3 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Ferry Flights, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Scheduled Maintenance - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

NET AMT

3001AA

KC-130J PMI - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

As Required Maintenance - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J As Required Maintenance, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Unscheduled Maintenance - Year 4 Base

NET AMT

3003AA

O&A - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, O&A, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

3003AB

In-Service Repair (ISR) - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, ISR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

3003AC

Customer Service - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, CSR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

3003AD

Aircraft Modifications - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Modifications, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

3003AE

RESERVED

RESERVED

NET AMT

Full Supply Support - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall provide Full Supply Support, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

CDRL Deliverables - Year 4 Base

Data Call (Reporting) identified with Contractor Data Requirement List (CDRL). See Exhibits A001 - L001.

NET AMT

Accelerated Delivery - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform accelerated work in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

GFM Handling - Year 4 Base

NET AMT

3007AA

Preserve & Pack - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform Preservation and Packing of Government Furnished Material (GFM) in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

3007AB

Ship & Transport - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform Ship and Transport in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

Travel - Year 4 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS.

NET AMT

3008AA

Travel - Year 4 Base

Additional costs incurred when the Contractor is required to travel for the required services other than the Contractor's facility in accordance with the PWS. All travel will be in accordance with FAR 31.205-46.

NET AMT

3008AB

Ferry Flight - Year 4 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Ferry Flights, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Scheduled Maintenance - Year 5 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

NET AMT

4001AA

KC-130J PMI - Year 5 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Scheduled Maintenance in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

As Required Maintenance - Year 5 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J As Required Maintenance, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

Unscheduled Maintenance - Year 5 Base

NET AMT

4003AA

O&A - Year 5 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, O&A, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

4003AB

In-Service Repair (ISR) - Year 5 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, ISR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

4003AC

Customer Service - Year 5 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, CSR, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

4003AD

Aircraft Modifications - Year 5 Base

The contractor shall perform KC-130J Unscheduled Maintenance, Modifications, in accordance with the attached PWS.

NET AMT

4003AE

RESERVED

RESERVED

NET AMT

Full Supply Support - Year 5 Base

The…