W56KJD-13-R-0020-0006.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment No. 0006 to Solicitation No. W56KJD-13-R-0020 is issued to:

A. Revise the Instructions to Offerors.

B. Revise the Evaluation Criteria.

See 'Summary of Changes' for details. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged and in full effect.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 17-Jul-2013

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W56KJD-13-R-0020

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

06-Jun-2013

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

17-Jul-2013

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GENERAL SUPPORT CONTRACTING CENTER GSCC

BUILDING SR-5

CAMP PHOENIX

APO AE 09320

W56KJD 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W56KJD-13-R-0020

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2012)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (http://assist.daps.dla.mil).

(ii) Quick Search (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by--

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone

(215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

(4) Nongovernment (voluntary) standards must be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, publication, or maintenance.

(j) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. (Applies to all offers exceeding $3,000, and offers of $3,000 or less if the solicitation requires the Contractor to be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS +4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address.

The DUNS +4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see FAR Subpart 32.11) for the same concern. If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one. An offeror within the United States may contact Dun and Bradstreet by calling 1- 866-705-5711 or via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform. An offeror located outside the United States must contact the local Dun and Bradstreet office for a DUNS number. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(k) Central Contractor Registration. Unless exempted by an addendum to this solicitation, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the CCR database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

(l) Debriefing. If a post-award debriefing is given to requesting offerors, the Government shall disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful and the debriefed offeror and past performance information on the debriefed offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all offerors, when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award;

(5) For acquisitions of commercial items, the make and model of the item to be delivered by the successful offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed offeror as to whether source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities were followed by the agency.

(End of provision) Addendum:

The Government intends to award approximately one or more IDIQ contracts as a result of the solicitation. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer contracts if it is in the best interest of the Government to meet NTM-A / CSTC-A requirements.

FORMAL COMMUNICATIONS

(a) Formal communications and requests for clarification and/or information concerning this solicitation shall be submitted via e-mail to the Point of Contact (POC) below:

E-Mail trevor.j.skelly@afghan.swa.army.mil

(b) C-JTSCC GSCC Contracting Office POC listed above is the exclusive POC for this acquisition.

(c) No information concerning this solicitation or requests for clarification will be provided in response to offeror-initiated telephone calls. All such requests must be made in writing and submitted to the e-mail address listed above. Written inquiries will be answered in writing with questions and answers provided to all offerors via FedBizOps. The deadline for receipt of any questions regarding this solicitation is 20 calendar days prior to the due date for offers as specified in the solicitation or its amendments.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRONIC DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS

ONLY ELECTRONIC QUOTATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All quotations must be received by the contracting office no later than the offeror due date and time listed in block 8 of the SF 1449. Electronic quotations will be submitted via email. All five (5) volumes of the quotation must be submitted to the email address below.

Proposals must be e-mailed to: PHNXGSCC_Proposals@afghan.swa.army.mil.

Ensure your submission is not larger than 4 megabytes. If your file is larger than 4 megabytes break the email into smaller files and send them individually. Example: (INSERT COMPANY NAME, Solicitation Number (W56KJD- 13-T-0020) , EMAIL 1 of 3 etc).

PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

https://www.acquisition.gov/ mailto:trevor.j.skelly@afghan.swa.army.mil mailto:PHNXGSCC_Proposals@afghan.swa.army.mil

(1) Guidelines

(a) This section provides general guidance for preparing proposals, as well as specific instructions on the format and content of proposals. Offerors’ proposals must include all data and information requested by this solicitation and must be submitted and conducted in strict accordance with these instructions. Non-conformance with the specific organization, content, and page limitations may result in misinterpretation of proposals; or depending on the magnitude of the non-conformance, the proposals may be eliminated from further consideration. Alternate proposals will not be considered.

(b) The offeror’s response to this solicitation shall include a proposal (offer). The proposal (offer) as defined and used in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101 shall consist of RFP submittals, including all documents, exhibits, and other attachments that are incorporated herein for the purposes of being made a part of the contract. The proposal shall consist of Parts I-VII as detailed below.

(c) The proposal shall be clear, concise, and include sufficient detail for effective evaluation. The proposal should not simply rephrase or restate the Government’s requirements, but rather shall provide convincing rationale to address how the offeror intends to meet the requirements of the solicitation. The proposal shall contain sufficient information to enable the Government to fully evaluate and determine the offeror’s capability to comply with (i.e., meet or exceed) all requirements identified in this solicitation.

(d) The proposal due date is identified in Block 8 of the SF1449. The offeror’s proposal shall be valid for 365 days after the proposal due date.

(2) Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits/Markings

(a) Organization – The proposals shall consist of a business proposal, individual technical proposals for each aircraft category offered (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W), past performance information, preference documentation, pricing proposal, and pre-deployment plans for each aircraft category offered (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W) as detailed in Sections I-V below. Each Part shall be written on a stand-alone basis to the greatest extent possible so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum amount of cross referencing.

Offerors are required to submit one original and one copy as identified below. Proposals must be submitted using Microsoft Windows-compatible software such as Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel or Adobe Acrobat.

(i) Part I. 1 original and 1 redacted copy* of the Business Proposal.

(ii) Part II. 1 original and 1 redacted copy* of the Technical Proposal(s).

(iii) Part III. 1 original and 1 redacted copy* of the Past Performance.

(iv) Part IV. 1 original and 1 redacted copy* of the Fly America Act and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Preferences.

(v) Part V. 1 original and 1 redacted copy* of the Pricing Proposal

* Redacted copy must blank out or remove any information that would identify an offeror, such as but not limited to: company names or affiliates, addresses, phone/fax numbers, names of employees, logos, etc.

(b) Pages, Typing, and Page Numbering - The contents of the above sections shall be typed single-spaced, on 8-1/2 by 11 inch white background, with one inch margins on all sides. Twelve point type shall be used except for figures and diagrams, where smaller size is acceptable as long as it is readable. All page numbers shall be sequential for each volume and centered at the bottom of each page. Each page shall identify the offeror and the date of submission in the upper right hand corner. Charts, attachments, etc., should be page numbered and may have additional identification such as a chart or attachment number. Blank pages shall contain the phrase "This Page Intentionally Left Blank." Blank page backs will not be included in the maximum page count.

(3) Requests for Information The Government will make the final determination as to whether a proposal is acceptable or unacceptable, and may accept a proposal as initially submitted without requesting further information from any offeror. However, should the Government request additional information via Evaluation Notices (EN), the offeror shall provide a written response. If any response to Government initiated correspondence generates a change to the offeror's proposal, offerors shall annotate such changes and submit page changes to their proposal along with their response.

The Government may request additional information from any offeror at any stage of the acquisition for the purpose of clarification and for determining whether further discussions should be conducted with the offeror. The determination to request such additional information from any offeror, or to conduct further negotiations with any offeror, shall be at the sole discretion of the Government.

(4) Proposal Content The offeror's proposal shall respond to all requirements of this solicitation clearly and completely. The proposal shall be prepared simply and economically, providing a straight forward and concise delineation of the offeror's promise to comply with RFP terms and conditions, and satisfactorily perform the contract. Information supplied in the proposal must be free from ambiguities and statements with dual meanings. Offerors who fail to respond adequately, or fail to clarify or correct their proposals after having been notified or questioned by the Government, may be eliminated from the source selection process without further discussions. The proposal (offer) submitted in response to this solicitation shall consist of the following:

PART I – Business Proposal: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part I of their proposal.

(1) Solicitation/Contract Form. Offerors shall complete blocks 17a, 30a, 30b and 30c of the SF 1449.

Signature by the offeror on the SF 1449 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept.

(2) Block 17b. If remittance address is different, put such address in the System for Acquisition Management (SAM) database. Contractor must comply with FAR 52.204-99 (August 2012) (DEVIATION) System for Award Management Registration located in Section I.

(3) Acknowledgement of Solicitation Amendments (if any).

(4) Company/Division Address, Identifying Codes, and Applicable Designations. Provide company/division’s street address, county and facility code; NCAGE code; DUNS code; and size of business (large or small).

(5) List of individuals who are authorized to negotiate and sign on behalf of the company.

(6) Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA). The ORCA can be found at http://orca.bpn.gov OR submit written representations and certifications IAW FAR 52.212-3 and DFARS 252.212-7000 of this RFP.

PART II (Evaluation Factor 1) – Technical Capability: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part II of their proposal. Entire Technical Proposal shall not exceed thirty (30) pages.

Technical Capability (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W). Offerors shall submit separate technical proposals for each aircraft category (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W). Technical proposal information should be provided for all aircraft proposed. The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the contractor’s proposed approach is capable of meeting the minimum requirements as stated in the RFP. Each individual proposal (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W) shall be segregated into three subparts (1) Technical Approach (2) Aircraft Technical Capability, (3) FAA Certification Documentation and (4) Pre-Deployment Plan to support the Government’s evaluation of the corresponding factors.

a. Technical Approach: Describe the techniques, procedures and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/performance work statement. Proposals that merely paraphrase the requirements of the Government’s specifications/Performance Work Statement, or use such phrases as “will comply” or “standard techniques will be employed” may be considered unacceptable and may not be considered further. As part of the Technical Approach, submit a Logistics Plan, a Quality Assurance/Safety Plan and a Maintenance Plan. The Logistics plan shall describe the organizational structure to include the number of employees the offeror intends to place in Afghanistan, communication, and lines of authority that will be utilized to create an effective team in support of the requirements within the solicitation to include any partnering or sub-contracting efforts. The Quality Assurance/Safety plan shall describe the offeror’s quality http://orca.bpn.gov/ control plan to ensure safe and reliable air transportation in accordance with applicable ICAO regulations and ACAR Part 1-11. The offeror’s Maintenance plan shall describe the maintenance service schedules for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft which conform to manufacturer’s recommended servicing intervals.

b. Aircraft Technical Capability: Provide the following information for each proposed aircraft:

Make, Model and Variant and Aircraft Registration Number. If the aircraft has been modified, provide the description of the Supplemental Type Certificate approved by the FAA or CAA and what if any, additional capabilities are achieved with the modification. Provide any other relative supporting documentation or explanation clearly demonstrating how the capabilities of the proposed aircraft can meet or exceed the minimum requirements of the PWS. Offerors shall also submit information regarding proposed aircraft Hovering Out of Ground Effect in accordance with the PWS for each of the proposed aircraft.

c. FAA Certification Documentation / DOD Approved Carrier: Submit copies of the following: (1)

Current 14 CFR Part 133 Operating Certificate and current FAA letter of authority for each aircraft or similar type aircraft designated to operate under the 14 CFR Part 133 Operating Certificate (2) 14 CFR Part 135 Operating Certificate and current 14 CFR Part 135 Operations specifications (Sections A and D). Each aircraft offered or a similar type aircraft should be listed in Section D of the Operations Specification (as applicable). If you are operating under a foreign flag, provide the equivalent CAA certifications. (3) For US Flag carriers, provide Flight Standards District Office (FSDO) location, as well as, the point of contact to include phone number and E-Mail address for the FSDO Manager, Aviation Safety Inspector, Principal Maintenance Inspector (PMI) and Principal Operations Inspector (POI). An offeror must be an approved Department of Defense (DOD) contractor—and not in a suspended or temporary non-use status—prior to receiving a contract award as determined by HQ AMC/A3B and the Civil Airlift Review Board (CARB). The offeror’s DOD approval must be for service equivalent to the service described in this solicitation. To obtain DOD approval, the offeror must satisfy the obligations contained in the clause entitled “Air Safety” as well as the quality and safety requirements set forth in 32 CFR Part 861 ‘Department of Defense Commercial Air Carrier Quality and Safety Review Program’. Operating Certificates and FAA Letters of Authority will not be counted against the maximum page limit.

d. Pre-deployment Plan – (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W). There must be individual proposal sections for each category (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W). The offeror’s Pre-deployment Plan must include detailed descriptions in paragraph format, and reasonable milestones in chronological order identifying all major actions and timelines required in the following areas: obtain aircraft (i.e. purchase/lease/own), obtain the necessary regulatory certifications, hire and train personnel, obtain and deploy initial required supplies, equipment and spare parts and deploy the proposed aircraft. The offeror shall submit Proof of aircraft ownership, signed lease agreement or purchase agreement, or other agreement between the parties expressing an intent to lease or purchase/sell aircraft that is binding upon both parties if a contract is awarded to the offeror. Examples of this might include a letter of intent to sell or purchase aircraft, or an option to lease or purchase. Options to lease or purchase shall include a right of first refusal exercisable by the offeror. The submitted documentation must also provide adequate assurance to the Government that the proposed aircraft will be available for the entire term of the contract period of performance, including base and option years, should the Government make an award to the offeror. Each plan shall also detail the number of personnel required in Afghanistan per aircraft (for billeting purposes). If a GANTT chart, diagram and/or graph is included it should not exceed 2 pages. Offerors must state all operational, financial, and regulatory assumptions made in this plan. Entire pre-deployment plan shall not exceed 8 pages, excluding proof of aircraft ownership and any related agreements.

The pre-deployment plan milestones will be based on the award date of the IDIQ contract and the individual task order, which are unkown at this time. Therefore, the Offeror will develop their pre-deployment milestones using an award date of ‘X’. The Offeror will prepare their milestones to state an event occuring within a specified number of days after the award date; e.g., ‘Company XYZ will obtain aircraft in support of the task order within ten (10) days of ‘X’’ or ‘Company XYZ will be capable of performing missions under the task order within fifteen (15) days of ‘X’’.

Offerors must provide an operational readiness date for aircraft based upon a stated number of days following award of a task order. Operational readiness date as defined in the PWS is “aircraft, crews, and support personnel and supplies are in Afghanistan and aircraft are available to receive and perform missions for/from the US Government.”

PART III (Evaluation Factor 2) - Past Performance: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part III of their proposal. Entire Past Performance Proposal shall not exceed ten (10) pages.

Past performance. Offerors shall submit a maximum of five (5) Past Performance Information (PPI) references from different contracts to support the Government’s evaluation of each offeror’s past performance. Offerors shall ensure the past performance references are as relevant as possible to the requirements of this RFP. PPI references under requirements type or indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts shall reference the specific task order number. Offerors shall include the following past performance information:

(i) Company/division name

(ii) Product/service

(iii) Contracting agency

(iv) Current Government or other points of contact to include name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for each contract listed

(v) Contract number

(vi) Contract type

(vii) Contract award date, period of performance

(viii) Basic contract award amount/current value

(ix) Past Performance log including the name, address, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for each point of contact listed.

Offerors shall determine the mix of contracts that best represent their depth and breadth of past performance under relevant contracts. Include a brief summary of the scope of the contract or task order submitted as it relates to the services to be provided under this solicitation. This includes work for commercial customers, DOD and other Federal agencies, and subcontracts that are similar to the Government requirements.

Offerors shall describe rationale supporting their assertion of relevance of the submitted contract or task order to this acquisition.

Offerors shall provide references for each contract. For Government contracts, provide current information for the Government Program Manager, Project/Task Manager, Contracting Officer, and Administrative Contracting Office, as applicable. For commercial contracts or task orders, provide points of contact fulfilling these same roles. Any additional customers with in-depth knowledge of the contract or task order may be added. Email addresses are required for each point of contact. The offeror should verify the email addresses just prior to submittal of a PPI sheet.

Each offeror shall submit the past performance information NLT the proposal due date specified in the solicitation.

Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) are required to support the Government’s receipt and evaluation of past performance information. The offeror is responsible for sending questionnaires to respondents of their choice (maximum of 5 to be submitted to the Government). The respondents shall forward the completed questionnaires directly to the Contracting Officer NLT the proposal due date specified in the solicitation.

Even though the assessment of Past Performance is separate and distinct from the Determination of Responsibility required by FAR 9, past performance information contained herein may be used to support the Determination of Responsibility for a successful awardee(s).

Part IV (Evaluation Factor 3) – Fly America Act and Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Preferences: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part IV of their proposal.

Offerors shall submit information which documents: (1) the air carrier is US or Foreign Flagged; and (2) the offeror does or does not have aircraft dedicated to the CRAF program.

Part V (Evaluation Factor 4) – Pricing Proposal: Offerors are required to comply with the following format and content requirements for Part V of their proposal.

The Schedule, Supplies or Services – Cost/Price - Offerors shall insert its proposed pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) in the spaces provided. The number of lines (AA, AB, AC, etc) under the positioning and depositioning CLINs for each aircraft category represent the Government’s maximum estimated number of aircraft to be ordered in that category in any single task order.

Offerors shall provide pricing for one or more Classes of Aircraft of aircraft as detailed below. Offerors must propose pricing for every CLIN in a respective Class.

CLASS 1 CLASS 2 CLASS 3

Medium Lift Rotary Wing Medium Fixed Wing Light Fixed Wing 0002–Positioning (Line AA) 0003–Positioning (Line AA) 0004–Positioning (Line AA) 0005– Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

0007–Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

0009–Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

0006–Blade Hours (4320 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

0008–Flight Hours (1800 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

0010–Flight Hours (1800 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

0011-Depositioning (Line AA) 0012-Depositioning (Line AA) 0013-Depositioning (Line AA) 1002-Positioning (Line AA) 1003-Positioning (Line AA) 1004-Positioning (Line AA) 1005 – Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

1007 – Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

1009 – Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

1006–Blade Hours (4320 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

1008– Flight Hours (1800 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

1010– Flight Hours (1800 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

1011-Depositioning (Line AA) 1012-Depositioning (Line AA) 1013-Depositioning (Line AA) 2002-Positioning (Line AA) 2003-Positioning (Line AA) 2004-Positioning (Line AA) 2005 – Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

2007 – Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

2009 – Monthly Service (12 EA *

UNIT PRICE)

2006–Blade Hours (4320 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

2008–Flight Hours (1800 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

2010–Flight Hours (1800 Hrs *

UNIT PRICE)

2011- Depositioning (Line AA) 2012- Depositioning (Line AA) 2013- Depositioning (Line AA)

CLINs 0002, 1002, 2002 Positioning Medium Lift Rotary Wing Aircraft, CLINs 0003, 1003, 2003 Positioning Medium Fixed Wing Aircraft, CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004 Positioning Light Fixed Wing Aircraft: Offerors shall provide positioning prices for the number of aircraft proposed in each category (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W) on the lines (labeled AA, AB, AC, etc) within each CLIN. Offerors shall propose fixed prices for each of the lines for all option years. This fixed price is the price to position medium lift rotary wing aircraft, the medium fixed wing aircraft, and/or light fixed wing aircraft into Afghanistan. Offerors shall complete the lines under each positioning CLIN for the maximum number of aircraft in each category it intends to propose, per task order, over the life of this contract. For example, if the offeror intends to propose 4 medium aircraft under any single task order over the life of this contract, lines AA – AD shall be completed. Offerors are not required to fill in the MAX QUANTITY, UNIT PRICE, or MAX AMOUNT.

CLINs 0005, 1005 and 2005 Medium Lift Rotary Wing Aircraft Monthly Service, CLINs 0007, 1007 and 2007 Medium Fixed Wing Monthly Services, CLINs 0009, 1009 and 2009 Light Fixed Wing Monthly Services: Offerors shall provide a composite fixed monthly price to provide medium R/W, medium F/W and/or light fixed wing aircraft services for one aircraft in Afghanistan. The unit price (monthly price) for monthly CLINs shall be a composite price for any aircraft to be proposed in each respective category. Offerors are not required to fill in the MAX QUANTITY or MAX AMOUNT.

CLINs 0006, 1006 and 2006 Blade Hour Price for Medium Lift Rotary Wing Services, CLINs 0008, 1008 and 2008 Flight Hour Price for Medium Fixed Wing Services, and CLINs 0010, 1010 and 2010 Flight Hour Price for Light Fixed Wing Services: Offerors shall provide a composite blade/flight hour rate for any aircraft to be proposed in each respective category. Blade/flight hours rate shall include fuel. The unit price (blade/flight hour price) for blade/flight hour CLINs shall be a composite price for any aircraft to be proposed in each respective category. For blade/flight hour pricing CLINS, after every six months, the offeror will be permitted to submit revising pricing to the Contracting Officer which accounts for fluctuations in fuel prices. Offerors are not required to fill in the MAX QUANTITY or MAX AMOUNT.

CLINs 0011, 1011 and 2011 Depositioning Medium Lift Rotary Wing Aircraft, CLINs 0012, 1012 and 2012 Depositioning Medium Fixed Wing Aircraft, and CLINs 0013, 1013 and 2013 Light Fixed Wing Aircraft. Offerors shall provide depositioning prices for the number of aircraft proposed in each category (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W) on the lines (labeled AA, AB, AC, etc) within each CLIN. Offerors shall propose fixed prices for each of the lines for all option years. This fixed price is the price to deposition medium rotary wing, medium fixed wing and/or light fixed wing aircraft out of Afghanistan. Offerors shall complete the lines under each depositioning CLIN for the maximum number of aircraft in each category it intends to propose, per task order, over the life of this contract. For example, if the offeror intends to propose 4 medium aircraft under any single task order over the life of this contract, lines AA – AD shall be completed. Offerors are not required to fill in the MAX QUANTITY, UNIT PRICE, or MAX AMOUNT.

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999)

(a) The Government will award one or more contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. Factor 1 Technical Capability:

Sub-factor 1 – Technical Approach Sub-factor 2 – Aircraft Specifications and Capabilities Sub-factor 3- FAA Certifications / DOD Approval Sub-factor 4 – Pre-Deployment Plan

2. Factor 2 Past Performance

3. Factor 3 Fly America Preference

4. Factor 4 Price

1. Introduction. This section outlines the Evaluation Criteria and methodology the Government will use in evaluating IDIQ proposals under this solicitation. The specific criteria are intended to show the scope of the evaluation to be performed on the proposals and to ensure a fair, consistent and standardized evaluation of all proposals submitted. FAR 52.212-1, Proposal Preparation Instructions, defines the proposal elements required from each offeror for this evaluation.

2. Basis for IDIQ Contract Award(s). The IDIQ Contract Award(s) will be awarded based a best value source selection as authorized by FAR 15.101-2, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The objective of the source selection is to select multiple offerors that represent the best value to the Government, based upon technically acceptable proposals at the lowest price. The Government intends to award one or more IDIQ contracts as a result of the solicitation. IDIQ contract awards may include CLINs for one or more aircraft class category (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W) depending on what aircraft are proposed and determined by the Government to meet the standards of technical acceptability at the lowest prices. The Government reserves the right to award more or fewer IDIQ contracts if it is determined to be in the best interest of the Government in meeting CENTCOM requirements.

The evaluation criteria for IDIQ Contract Award(s) are specified below. To receive an IDIQ award, offerors must

(1) be deemed responsible IAW FAR Part 9, (2) conform to all required terms and conditions, (3) be DOD Approved pursuant to HQ AMC Commercial Airlift Division (AMC/A3B) standards, (4) be the entity that will operate the aircraft under this contract, unless subcontracting is required by international agreement and (5) meets the minimum requirements of the RFP at the lowest price.

Proposal Evaluation:

The Government has an immediate need for both fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft. Additional IDIQ contract awards, if necessary, will be made, in order of the evaluated LPTA to the Government, to ensure sufficient capability is available for current and future aircraft needs. Future Task Order competitions among all IDIQ contract awardees will be accomplished to obtain required aircraft once initial IDIQ contracts are awarded.

The Government will first evaluate whether or not an offeror’s Business Proposal (Part I) is compliant with the Instructions as stated in FAR 52.212-1.

The Government will then evaluate the offeror’s Technical Proposal (Part II, Factor 1) for acceptability in accordance with Factor 1 below. If an offeror’s Technical Proposal is not acceptable, the offeror will not be eligible for award.

Following the evaluation of the offeror’s technical proposal, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s Past Performance Proposal (Part III, Factor 2) for recency, relevancy and then assign a confidence rating in accordance with Factor 2 below. If an offeror’s Past Performance Proposal is rated as ‘unsatisfactory’, the offeror will not be eligible for award.

If an offeror’s proposal is both technically acceptable, and receives a ‘satisfactory’ rating or a ‘neutral’ rating for Past Performance, the Government will rank proposals (Part IV, Factor 3) in accordance with the Fly America and Fly CRAF categories detailed below in Factor 3 below.

If the Government can fill its immediate and future needs for aircraft with acceptable, reasonably available Category 1 (Fly America & Fly CRAF) offerors, awards will be made to those offerors in the order of a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

If sufficient Category 1 offerors are not available to fulfill the Government’s immediate and future needs for aircraft, the Government will make additional awards to those reasonably available Category 2 (Fly America) offerors in the order of a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

If sufficient Category 2 offerors are not available to fulfill the Government’s immediate and future needs for aircraft, the Government will make additional awards to those reasonably available Category 3 (Foreign Flag) offerors in the order of a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis.

For each Fly America & Fly CRAF Preference Category, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s proposed pricing (Part V, Factor 4) in accordance with Factor 4 below.

The Government reserves the right to award more than one contract for each aircraft category.

Task Orders: In the event that the Government awards more than one (1) offeror an IDIQ contract, the requirement will be competed among the offerors who are IDIQ holders for that specific aircraft category.

Only offerors who were awarded an IDIQ for the aircraft category will be permitted to submit proposals in response to the Government’s Request for Task Order Proposal (RFTOP) after award. The Government will issue individual Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) task orders for each aircraft category, as required, utilizing the same evaluation process contained herein. All orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. Any modifications or changes to the fixed-price order must be issued in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Government will adhere to the same Fly America & Fly CRAF preference requirements in this solicitation when awarding task orders. For example, if one (1) Category 1 Preference Category Carrier and one (1) Category 3 Preference Category Carrier are awarded an IDIQ for Medium Fixed Wing Aircraft, the Government will show preference to the Category 1 carrier in its evaluation of the proposals submitted in accordance with the Fly America Act.

3. Evaluation Criteria (Factors/Subfactors).

Factor 1 – Technical Capability. Each offeror’s Technical Proposal will be evaluated for each category (Medium Lift R/W, Medium F/W & Light F/W) on an Acceptable (Pass) or Unacceptable (Fail) basis at the subfactor level.

The standard is met when: Technical Factor includes a descriptive Volume which contains, at minimum, the following details:

Technical Subfactor 1 – Technical Approach: The offeror’s proposed technical approach clearly describes the techniques, procedures and programs required for achieving the objectives of the performance work statement (PWS) with the exception of paragraphs. 3.2. And 3.3. The proposed approach effectively demonstrates the offeror’s ability to comply with the PWS requirements. These specific requirements are as follows:

Logistics Plan: The Offeror shall submit a logistical plan that touches upon the flight mission planning, execution, and support requirements within the Performance Based Work Statement. In order to be considered acceptable, the Logistics Plan must contain a management plan with the organizational structure, communication, and lines of authority that will be utilized to create an effective team in support of the requirements within the solicitation. The offeror’s management plan must document how it proposes to create effective coordination and communication controls for proposed teaming arrangements and/or subcontractors to reduce the risk to the Government of miscommunication. The offeror’s management plan must document how it proposes to effectively manage any proposed subcontractor(s) with an emphasis on how the Offeror will monitor, evaluate, and correct performance issues.

Quality Assurance Plan/Safety Plan: The contractor shall develop and implement a commercial quality control plan to ensure safe and reliable air transportation in accordance with applicable ICAO regulations and ACAR Part 1-11. In order to be considered acceptable, as a minimum, the Quality Assurance/Safety Plan must contain a detailed plan on equipping and maintaining fixed wing aircraft with serviceable first aid kits, fire extinguishers, and aviation life support equipment required on helicopters in accordance with applicable DOD and CAA standards as identified in US Public Law 99-661. The Offeror must also provide a detailed plan that addresses equipping all R/W aircraft with a Ballistic Protection System (BPS) certified to provide protection per the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) Standard 0108.01 (NIJ Level 3A).

Protection at a minimum shall cover the floor of the aircraft (both the cabin and cockpit areas). The BPS shall extend a minimum of 2 feet past the last row of passenger seats or to the rear bulk head/rear wall if this is less than 2 feet away from the last row of seats.

Maintenance Plan: The Offeror shall submit maintenance service schedules for helicopters and fixed wing aircraft which conform to manufacturer’s recommended servicing intervals. In order to be considered acceptable, the Offeror must provide resumes for each proposed key personnel listed within the Performance Based Work Statement with information confirming that the proposed individual meets the respective minimum requirements based upon certificates and other documents necessary to substantiate the information contained in each respective resume.