W91B4N-15-R-2005_11Aug15_Amendment_1_Released.pdf

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

The purpose for the amendment is to update the performance w ork statement to capture any changes that w ere the result of questions and answ ers during the solicitation phase. A revised performance w ork statement is attached to this amendment. Contract Airlift 11 Aug 2015 Final.PDF is the final version of the performance w ork statement for this solicitation.

Added as an attachment to the solicitation is DD Form 254, contractors w ill be required to submit a completed copy of this form w ith their proposals.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

S 1 16

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 11-Aug-2015

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 W91B4N-15-R-2005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

05-Aug-2015

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

11-Aug-2015

CODE

C-JTSCC CONTRACTING CENTER (CCC)

BLDG 90

BAGRAM AF, AFGHANISTAN

APO AE 09354

W91B4N 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

john.j.mcbride Typewritten Text John J. McBride

W91B4N-15-R-2005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

1) Section: SF 1449 continuation sheet.

Comment:

-CLIN 0001 is for mobilization and CLIN 0002 is for Positioning of Aircraft Quantity 6.

-In CLIN 0005, demobilization, it has a quantity of 001 with no CLIN for de-positioning.

Question:

-Is CLIN 0002 quantity 6 for the positioning of 6 aircraft, 2 at each site?

Positioning 2 aircraft at each site is what the Government estimated as necessary to perform the mission. Because this is performance based, it is up to the Offeror to determine what resources (number of aircraft) they would need to carry out the mission and the Offeror should clearly identify their capabilities in their proposal. The Government is not mandating the number of aircraft being positioned.

-Is CLIN 0005 to include all demobilization costs and de-positioning costs for all aircraft? Or does the Government anticipate adding a de-positioning CLIN as well?

CLIN 0005 would include the costs for all demobilization costs, including de-positioning aircraft.

The Government does not intend to add a CLIN.

2) Section: 1.2.4 Comment: Section 1.2.4 states “The USG anticipates between 200 and 350 hours per month (includes all locations)” Question: Please confirm there are no guaranteed hours.

There are no guarantee hours for Flight hours.

3) IAW PWS section 5.2.12, Facility Security Clearance along with Personnel security clearances in PWS 5.2.13 are required. Please verify if the prime contractor must hold a security clearance.

The PWS clearly indicates Secret Security Clearances are required.

4) Ref: PWS 5.2.13, 5.2.15 Aircrews operating Mi-17 type aircraft for non-U.S. carriers will not be U.S. citizens and, thus, will not be able to obtain U.S. security clearances. The PWS refers to “required personnel” but does not specify respective duty positions. Will the government accept a minimum of one company representative with a security clearance at each operating base to fulfill the requirement for cleared personnel?

Individuals requiring an intel update will require a security clearance. At the minimum, we recommend a minimum of one person at each location.

5) Ref: PWS 2.1.3

Will the government allow contractor to transport company personnel aboard aircraft on a space available, non-interference basis?

Yes. There is a process for space-available (Space A) travel but it can be difficult.

6) Ref: PWS 4.4.1 The PWS states that billeting will be provided at military locations. Does this include all three base locations, ie: Kabul, Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif?

Yes, billeting will be provided at these three locations.

7) Ref: General How will contractor aircraft obtain call signs?

That process will go through the Afghan Air Force.

8) Ref: PWS 4.1 Will the government provide hangar space?

Hangar space for mx tasks requiring it will be provided, if available. However, at Kabul space is extremely limited.

Thus, the contractor should plan for limited availability of hangar space.

9) Ref: PWS 5.2.13, RFP CJTSCC CLAUSE 5152.225-5908 PWS 5.2.13 implies that non-cleared personnel will be issued a CAC, however CJTSCC CLAUSE 5152.225-5908 does not have the CAC box for TCNs checked. Can you please clarify?

TCNs will not be issued CACs. The PWS must be updated as follows:

“5.2.13 All other personnel (maintenance, etc.) are required to have a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or equivalent investigation for non-US companies. in order to be issued a CAC. All personnel on this contract will be issued NATO badges for work/life support (installation & flight line access badges, meal cards, etc.) at each installation.”

10) Ref: RFP CLINs Will you please define “Blade Hours”? Normally blade hour timing begins with first engine start and ends with last engine shut down for each leg of a mission.

Correct, engine start to engine shut down.

11) RFP: Proposal Preparation instructions Will the government please specify time of day (with time zone) for when the proposal is due on 12 Aug 15?

Shall be Kabul, Afghanistan (time zone)—GMT + 4:30 Hours

12) -The Fly America Act (49 USC 40018) as implemented in FAR 52.247-63 (Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers) requires that all Federal agencies and Government contractors and subcontractors use U.S.-flag air carriers for U.S. Government-financed air transportation of passengers or cargo. Will the Government consider adding the requirement for a US Flag carrier to the evaluation criteria in order to be in compliance with this law?

A - Passengers are limited to Afghans only - IAW PWS 3.2.2 - Eligible passengers include the Afghanistan National Army (ANA), Afghanistan National Police (ANP) and all subordinate elements, Afghanistan Border Police (ABP) personnel, Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (GIRoA) officials, personnel suffering from medical emergencies in which life, limb or eyesight may be lost, and personnel needing evacuation due to manmade or natural disasters.

No Federal Employees, dependents, contractors, grantees, are intended passengers.

The Government will not be revising the evaluation criteria.

13) If any US DOD Passengers or Cargo are to be carried on these flights, the selected carrier will need to be CARB (Commercial Air Review Board) approved. Will any US DOD passengers or cargo be carried on these missions?

No – The Passengers and Cargo will be as identified in the PWS and clarified further in the previous question.

14) Dual ship operations provide for organic CSAR (Combat Search and Rescue) and are currently required by the DoD’s Afghan APG (Aerial Procedures Guide). Does the Government intend for the Contractor to provide dual ship operations (organic CSAR) or will the Government instead provide CSAR in the event of a downed aircraft?

The PWS does not require Dual Ship operations. Preliminary discussions with CSAR personnel indicate the Government can provide CSAR in the event of downed aircraft.

15) Please confirm there is US Government provided life support at all three primary basing locations.

5152.225-5908, Pg 78 of the Solicitation summarizes the GFLS for all three primary basing locations.

16) Could you please provide operable phone numbers for the procurement Points of contact?

All correspondence during the proposal period shall be through e-mail.

17) Page 26 of 85 of the RFP, paragraph 3. (a) Refers to "Attachment C, Pricing Volume, automatically calculates pricing based on fuel pricing provided for each province/location”. We are unable to identify such attachment; can you please provide guidance on where to locate it?

This is a typo, there is no Attachment C, Pricing volume.

18) Will there be any restrictions on the country of certification of the Air Carrier? Will an Operator with a Russian Air Operator Certificate be acceptable?

The Statement of Objectives, Section 8.0, in the PWS identifies aircraft requirements. There are no restrictions on the country of certification.

19) The FBO webpage states the due date and time is 12 August at 5:00 PM Eastern. Can you please confirm that is the established time since a Q&A response mentions Kabul time?

Proposals are due 5:00 PM Kabul, Afghanistan time.

20) In response to the questions and answers posted to FBO, specifically regarding the Fly America Act, current U.S. law requires the preference of U.S. Flagged Air Carriers Holding Certificates, even if the transportation is provided to a foreign country or international or other organization if the funding is coming from U.S. Taxpayers.

Request incorporation of preference for U.S. Flagged Air Carriers as a requirement of the solicitation in order to comply with U.S. law.

The U.S. contribution to the funds used for this requirement is appropriated by Congress and consolidated with the direct donations of several other donor nations. At that point, the appropriated funds are no longer treated as U.S.

funds.

21) Do you anticipate at least 3 weeks from award to start of operation? Operators will require a minimum of 3 weeks to get permits, position and prepare themselves for operation.

Reference CLIN 0001 - Start up - Provisioning, Training, Travel. Contractor shall provide in their proposal detailed information and pricing on all supplies, materials, and equipment that they will provide for mobilization of personnel to ensure successful startup operations at all three sites; Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-e Sharif. A proposed timeline would be considered detailed information.

22) Ref: PWS 5.6.1 - This requirement states that the contractor must maintain secure communications with the Bagram AOC. Will the government provide us with the appropriate equipment?

There is no requirement to stay in contact with the Bagram AOC; this requirement will be removed from the PWS.

23) Ref: RFP Instructions to Offeror’s D.(i)(c)(2) - The sub heading (c) says "Offeror’s must submit:", but item

(2) regarding visas and work permits is just a statement and does not actually ask for anything. Can you please clarify?

Everything in Item #2 falls under the Para (c) that states “All Offeror’s must submit”.

24) Non-U.S. Contractors and non-U.S. subcontractors must be registered in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) and must provide their JCCS Company ID for verification of complete registration. JCCS information and registration can be accomplished at: https://www.jccs.gov/olvr/bta_olvr_reg_guide_faqs.aspx.

When is this required to be done, prior to bid, prior to operations starting or prior to the award?

Pg. 26 of the Solicitation, #5 under C. Specific Instructions states “Offeror must be completely registered and approved in JCCS and/or SAM, as applicable, prior to contract award.

25) What is the hazardous material classification and type of ammunition to be transported?

Attachment B, AAF HAZMAT Transportation Pamphlet will be added to the solicitation. The attachment is also being uploaded now for your convenience.

26) Ref RFP Instructions to Offeror’s C.1.(h)Page Limitations and Evaluation-Commercial Items The RFP Instructions limit Vol III to 25 pages, however in the Evaluation section Sub factor 1 and 2 it asks that we provide aircraft proof of ownership, and "other relative supporting documentation", these documents would likely be attached as Exhibits to Vol III and each is practically a page in itself. Will these Exhibits count towards the 25 page limit?

The information required for aircraft proof of ownership, can be in addition to the 25 page limit.

27) Ref PWS 3.1.9.1 and 3.2.1

The PWS requires that the aircraft lift either 1800 kg of cargo or 18 pax (400 lbs per pax planning weight).

However, 18 pax at 400 lbs each equals approximately 3266 kg.-- nearly twice the weight. That is a big difference, and with the floor armor installed, it is not possible for any variant of the Mi-8 to lift under the ambient conditions specified in the PWS. Can you please clarify?

The table at Para 3.1.9.1 is a minimum capability requirement. It is based on the 1800 kg weight. Contractor should deliver an aircraft that meets that weight requirement. The factor at 3.2.1. (400 lbs/~182 kg per) is only a planning factor for determining maximum number of passengers on any given flight. Weights of individual passengers and their baggage will vary.

28) In previous Q&A, the government has indicated that the number of aircraft bid is at the discretion of the contractor. Additionally, the RFP indicates that the government may make multiple awards. The CLIN structure does not appear to be flexible regarding bidding methodology. Item No 0002 requires mobilization of 6 each aircraft. If the proposed solution is less than 6 each, please provide clarification on how to propose this line item.

As mentioned in a previous answer, positioning 2 aircraft at each site is what the Government estimated as necessary to perform the mission, CLIN 0002 does not state “requires mobilization of 6 each aircraft”.

CLIN 0002: Contractor shall provide aircraft IAW the performance work statement to successfully complete the mission at three locations; Kabul, Kandahar, Mazar-e Sharif. Contractor shall provide in their proposal detailed information and pricing on the exact aircraft being provided and the associated time frames for their arrival at the sites.

Offeror’s can propose the number of aircraft they believe will be sufficient to carry out the mission on CLIN 0002, and then provide detailed information to support that number in their proposal.

29) We could supply up to 9 Super Pumas for this mission, please confirm that this would be acceptable. We believe that these are the best platforms for support of this mission.

Confirmation of specific aircraft will be done IAW the terms and conditions of the solicitation.

30) Does the Government anticipate issuing an Amendment to the solicitation to incorporate the changes identified in the Q&A responses?

Yes, this round of questions/answers will be the last; amendment 0001 is being issued today 11 August 2015. All questions/answers will be included in this amendment, along with a revised PWS to reflect any changes made during the Q&A responses. There will be no extension to the proposal due date of 12 August 2015 – 5:00 PM Local Kabul Afghanistan time. This mission is urgent and Offeror’s were advised to ask questions made aware of the inability to extend the proposal due date when the solicitation was posted.

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 PWS Final 5Aug15 to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Contract Airlift PWS 11

Aug 15 Final

Attachment 2 DD 254

The following have been modified:

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014)

(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 (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

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

(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 (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(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 System for Award Management (SAM) 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 SAM 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) System for Award Management. 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 SAM 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 SAM 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 SAM database accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(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)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2014) **ADDENDUM**

A. PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. **** ATTENTION OFFEROR’S****

This requirement is extremely urgent. The proposal due date of 12 August 2015 is firm due to the importance of getting immediate additional airlift support to the Afghan Air Force. If you have any questions, they must be asked immediately, as we cannot extend the proposal due date. Please be sure to follow the instructions carefully.

B.

1. This is a competitive acquisition where the Government reserves the right to award one (1) and up to four (4), Firm Fixed Price IDIQ contract(s) resulting from this requirement. The ordering period is for one (1) Base Period and (2) Option Periods. An award will be made to a minimum of one (1) and up to four (4) responsible Offeror(s) whose proposal is responsive, lowest priced and deemed technically acceptable. To assure timely and equitable evaluation of proposals, Offeror(s) must follow the instructions contained herein to be considered responsive. Proposals must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this solicitation. Offeror(s) shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of their experience, and will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Offeror's proposal. The proposal shall consist of four (4) volumes as follows:

Volume I – General Requirements Volume II – Pricing Proposal Volume III – Technical Capability Volume IV – Past Performance

C. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

1. In regards to all parts:

(a) ONLY ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED. All proposals must be received by the contracting office no later than the offer due date and time listed in block 8 of the SF 1449. Electronic proposals shall be submitted to the Mr. John J. McBride, the Contracting Officer;

john.j.mcbride@afghan.swa.army.mil, and Major Francisco Mendoza, the Contract Specialist;

Francisco.j.mendoza@afghan.swa.army.mil. All four (4) volumes of the proposal must be submitted this way.

(1) Proposal Submission Format. All Offerors shall follow the file naming convention format identified below when providing electronic proposal submissions:

Email Subject Line: W91B4N-15-R-2005, Airlift Services IDIQ Proposal, (Company Name) *Note: If multiple emails are sent, include email number at end of subject line (i.e. “Email 1 of 4”, etc…)

Attachments: (Company Name)_Volume_I_General_Requirements (Company Name)_Volume_II_Pricing_Proposal (Company Name)_Volume_III_Technical_Capability (Company Name)_Volume_IV_Past_Performance

*Note: Each proposal volume shall include all required information (i.e. – attachments, exhibits, etc…) into one (1) stand alone document.

(2) Document Type. All Offerors shall submit proposal Volumes in specific file formats identified as follows:

Volume I – General Requirements One (1) Searchable Adobe PDF Volume II – Pricing Proposal One (1) Searchable Adobe PDF

Volume III – Technical Capability One (1) Searchable Adobe PDF One (1) Searchable Adobe PDF (Redacted

Version) Volume IV – Past Performance One (1) Searchable Adobe PDF

(b) Hard copy proposals will not be accepted.

(c) "IAW FAR Part 15.208(a), "Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, any revisions / modifications, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.” Due to the austere environment of Afghanistan, Offerors should anticipate delays in the delivery of electronic proposals. Offerors are encouraged to request “Delivery Receipts,” “Read Receipts” and call the Contracting Officer to confirm delivery if they do not receive these receipts."

(d) An offer received, in the office designated in the request for proposals, after the exact date specified for receipt of final proposals will not be considered eligible for award. IAW FAR 15.208(b), a late offer, late modification of an offer, late final proposal revisions, or late withdrawal of an offer will not be considered unless it is received before contract award is made and then only if the offer was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation.

(e) The proposal pages will be on printable 8 1/2" x 11" paper or A4 paper.

(f) Elaborate formats or color presentations are not desired or required.

(g) A page is defined as one (1) face of a sheet of paper containing information. All volumes shall contain page numbers. Offeror shall use a standard page numbering system.

(h) Page Limitations:

Volume I – General Requirements: No page limitation Volume II – Pricing Proposal: No page limitation Volume III – Technical Capability*: 25 pages Volume IV – Past Performance: No page limitation

*Note Information required for aircraft proof of ownership can be in addition to the 25 page limit for volume III

(1) The cover page, cover letter, table of contents, list of acronyms and compliance matrix will not count against the page limitation.

(2) *Two (2) copies of Volume III – Technical Capability must be provided; one redacted. Redacted copy includes blanking out or removing any information that would identify your company, such as but not limited to: company names or affiliates, addresses, phone/fax numbers, names of employees, logos, etc. Additionally, all exhibits submitted in the technical capability volume itself. Exhibits provided as separate documents will not be evaluated.

(i) The Offeror shall ensure that all contract correspondence that is addressed to the United States

Government is submitted in English.

2. Volumes I, III and IV must be Times New Roman, size 12 font.

3. Documents submitted in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP) must be fully responsive to and consistent with the following:

(a) Schedule B is identified as “Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET” located on page(s) 2-5 of the solicitation.

(b) Evaluation Factors for Award at FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Jan 1999), of this RFP and its addendum.

(c) Proposals shall not simply restate the requirements of this solicitation. Proposal shall fully express the company’s capabilities in full detail as to provide a clear understanding of the requirement.

4. Offerors will clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale.

5. Offeror must be completely registered and approved in JCCS and/or SAM, as applicable, prior to contract award.

D. ORGANIZATION

(i) Volume I – General Requirements

(a) Joint Venture/Teaming Agreements - For all Joint Venture and Teaming Agreements proposed to fulfill the contract requirements, the Offeror must submit:

(1) A copy of the legal agreement that established the joint venture or a copy of the MOA that established the Teaming Agreement.

(2) A written narrative that outlines how the resources of each member of the partnership will affect the performance of the Offeror, to include the rights of each party under the Joint Venture to represent the Offeror in all matters under the solicitation and resulting contract, if awarded.

(3) A list of individual(s) under the Joint Venture who have the legal right to obligate the Joint Venture.

(b) Contract Registry

(1) Non-U.S. Contractors and non-U.S. subcontractors must be registered in the Joint Contingency Contracting System (JCCS) and must provide their JCCS Company ID for verification of complete registration. JCCS information and registration can be accomplished at:

https://www.jccs.gov/olvr/bta_olvr_reg_guide_faqs.aspx.

(2) U.S. Contractors and U.S. subcontractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide their DUNS number for verification of complete registration. For more information please check the following website:

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

(c) All Offerors must submit:

(1) Copy of unexpired Afghan Investment Support Agency (AISA) License, front and back.

(2) Employment of foreign nationals in Afghanistan requires an Afghan Visa and Afghan Work

Permit, and Home Country Passport to comply with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs laws and regulations to include the U.S. Embassy Dip Note No. 3710 (Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Consular Department, Foreign Visa Section).

(3) US Afghan Nationals only: Karzai-era Tazkera ID and Karzai-era Passport (submit in English and

Dari). If an Afghan expatriate with dual citizenship, you must also include your Home Country Passport, Afghan Passport, and Work Permit. Note: The U.S. does not recognize dual citizenship.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Visa/Work Permit website: http://mfa.gov.af/en/page/3903#vr.

(4) If proposing as a Joint Venture (JV) company the following documents are required, front and back of all documents must be included:

a. An AISA JV license in the industry/gas business sector.

b. A copy of the official Joint Venture Agreement signed and sealed by an Afghan Attorney’s imprint seal, and approved by the Afghan Commercial Court.

(5) To be eligible for award, the Offeror should be registered in JCXS by the award date. In addition, all subcontractors at all tiers who will be contracted by the prime during the life of the contract will also be registered in JCXS by the award date. The Offeror is required to submit a listing of all proposed subcontractors, at all tiers, to the contracting officer by the award date. If no subcontractors are expected to perform during the life of the contract, the prime must submit a negative response to the contracting officer before the award date. Failure to be registered in JCXS at the prime and subcontractor levels and failure to inform the contracting officer of the names of all subcontractors (or provide a negative reply) may deem the Offeror non-responsive and ineligible for award.

A “subcontractor” means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm (company) that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or for another subcontractor.

(d) Representations and Certifications - The Offeror shall submit:

(1) Completed FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items.

(2) Completed DFARS 252.209-7993, Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid

Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under and Federal Law – Fiscal Year 2014 Appropriations (Deviation).

(3) Completed FAR 52.209-7, Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (July 2013).

Note: If representations and certifications were completed using the SAM, Offerors shall submit a statement of completion in lieu of item 1 above. A copy of the on-line SAM is acceptable in lieu of a statement of completion.

(ii) Volume II – Pricing Proposal

(a) The Pricing Proposal must be submitted separately. This volume should not include general requirements, technical or past performance information. Pricing must be submitted in US Dollars and converted to Afghani if award is made to host nation vendor. The conversion rate that will be used is

60.26 Afghans to the U.S. Dollar. There is no page limitation; however, the following shall be submitted in the order identified below:

(1) A completed Request for Proposal (RFP) SF 1449 with blocks 17a, 17b, 30a, 30b, and 30c filled out.

(2) Detailed price proposal.

(3) Insert the values for each CLIN into the RFP Schedule B for each CLIN.

(4) Offerors shall acknowledge all amendments to the RFP by signing the SF-30s for each amendment and placing them immediately behind the SF 1449.

(5) The Supplies or Services and prices section (Schedule B) shall be submitted fully complete and error free.

(iii) Volume III – Technical Proposal

(a) The Technical Proposal shall, at a minimum, be prepared in a format consistent with the evaluation criteria for contract award as specified in the addendum to FAR clause 52.212-2, of this solicitation.

The Technical Proposal shall contain sufficient detail to enable the Government to evaluate the Offeror’s technical competency. This volume should not include pricing information.

(b) The Technical Proposal shall be a stand-alone document containing all information necessary for the Government to perform a complete technical evaluation. In evaluating the technical proposal, the Government will only consider information contained in the technical proposal itself. Information contained in any other part or proposal submitted under this solicitation or in other documents will not be considered.

(c) Contractor shall provide a technical proposal in accordance with below:

(1) Sub factor 1 – Proposed Bed Down & Ramp Up Plan (Pre-Deployment Plan):

a. The Offeror shall submit a proposal that demonstrates it possesses sufficient understanding of the requirement and the capability to obtain and deploy aircraft (i.e. purchase/lease/own) for the duration of the contract (3 Years).

b. The proposal shall be specific, detailed and complete enough to clearly and fully demonstrate that the Offeror possesses the necessary regulatory certifications, and that they have the ability to hire and train personnel.

c. The proposal shall also demonstrate that they can obtain and deploy the initial required supplies, equipment, and spare parts.

(2) Sub factor 2 – Aircraft Type and Quantities:

a. The Offeror shall the following information for each proposed aircraft:

- Make, Model and Variant, and Aircraft Registration Number

- Proof that all aircraft meet the “Minimum Aircraft Requirements” listed in the PWS Services Summary.

- 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.

(3) Sub factor 3 – Personnel: Air Crew & Maintenance

a. The Offeror shall submit a proposal that demonstrates that all personnel, air crew, pilot, mechanics, and corresponding subcontractor personnel (if applicable) possess the necessary qualifications and meet all training requirements per Afghanistan Civil Aviation Regulation (ACAR) Part 11 (Reference PWS Para. 3.2.6)

b. Provide resumes for the in-country Project Manager (PM) and Assistant Program Manager (APM); Reference PWS Para 5.1

(iv) Volume IV - Past Performance

(a) The Offeror shall submit up to three (3) past performance contract references for itself and for any proposed subcontractor, or teaming contractor whose effort on this contract will significantly influence performance of the proposed effort. Experience will be limited to performance of projects similar in size, scope, and complexity to this requirement. A list of the most recent and relevant past and present contracts performed for the U.S. Government and/or any commercial customers within the last three

(3) years must be submitted for evaluation. Furnish the following information for each contract:

(1) Company/division name

(2) Service performed

(3) Contracting Agency

(4) Contract number

(5) Contract dollar value

(6) Period of performance

(7) Names, address, fax and telephone number of the Point of Contact

(8) Comments regarding compliance with contract terms and conditions

(9) Comments regarding any known performance deemed not acceptable to the customer or not in accordance with the contract terms and conditions

(v) Offeror’s will clearly identify any exception to the solicitation terms and conditions and provide complete accompanying rationale. ONLY THE REQUIRED MINIMUM AMOUNT OF INFORMATION IS

REQUESTED TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER EVALUATION. EFFORTS SHOULD BE MADE TO

KEEP OFFERS AS BRIEF AS POSSIBLE, CONCENTRATING ON SUBSTANTIVE

INFORMATION ESSENTIAL FOR PROPER EVALUATION. The proposal shall be clear, concise and shall include sufficient detail for effective evaluation and for substantiating its validity.

(vi) A Contractor who is an interested party (see definition at FAR 33.101) may file an Agency protest with the

Contracting Officer or to HQAMC. FAR 33.103(d)(4) allows interested parties to request an independent review of their protest. In accordance with AFARS 5133.103(d)(4)(i), protests requesting an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer will be handled by HQAMC. Protests to HQAMC shall be filed at:

Headquarters U.S. Army Materiel Command Office of Command Counsel-Deputy Command Counsel 4400 Martin Road Rm: A6SE040.001 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898-5000 Fax: (256) 450-8840 or e-mail: usarmy.redstone.usamc.mbx.protests@mail.mil

Protests to the Contracting Officer shall be filed at:

Appropriate installation address or see FAR 52.233-2 in Section L (or equivalent) of the solicitation for address.

Follow the HQAMC-Level Protest Procedures Program at HQAMC-Level Protest Procedures Program and any PARC guidance. In addition, forward information on protests to the ACC Mailbox:

usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqacc-contractingops@mail.mil.

Coordinate all protests received before award, even those that appear to be groundless, with the cognizant legal counsel. The attorney will work with the cognizant Contracting Officer and offer advice as to the appropriate action. In accordance with FAR 33.103(f)(1) and the HQAMC-Level Protest Procedures Program, when a protest is filed with HQAMC, the ACC Commanding General is authorized to make the determination to award a contract, in spite of the protest, upon a written finding that contract performance will be in the best interests of the US, or urgent and compelling reasons.

Protests based on alleged apparent improprieties in a solicitation shall be filed before bid opening or the closing date for receipt of proposals. All other protests must be filed no later than 10 calendar days after the basis of the protest is known or should have been known, whichever is earlier. The Contracting Officer may consider any protests not filed in a timely manner if the protest reveals significant issues with the awarded contract or Agency’s acquisition system. (See FAR 33.103(e), AFARS 5133.104(b), and MAP APP Post- Award Module 5.1.1.2)

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