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19 AF Industry Day 2/338 ESS Q&A (26 Feb 2021)
APPLICABLE RFI
INDUSTRY QUESTION
GOVERNMENT ANSWER
CUPT-ME
Does the RFI allow for Tier-2 contractors to reply at this time, or only prime contractors?
The government is in the early stages of market researchand any inputs received from industry are welcomed. At this time the government is not asking if contractors are intending to Prime or sub for any of these initiatives.Will the government provide the Industry Day attendee listing?
No. The government will not be posting the finalized list of participants or contact info.
CIP/CSI
What is projected CIP/CSI Period of Performance? Does AETC envision a minimum five (5) year Period of Performance?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5/ CUPT-ME
The RFIs suggested student PFT throughput numbers of: 80-170-200/year (CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 & CUPT-ME), 450-2250 (IFT 2.5), 64-88-100 (IFT-R) is AETC seeking five (5) year Period of Performance or longer?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
CUPT-ME
The CUPT-ME briefing states The United States Air Force (USAF) seeks an alternate means to produce up to 200 pilots per year over a five year period, but the RFI does not identify a five (5) year period of performance. What is the period of performance for CUPT-ME?
At this time there are no Periods of Performance, projected RFP release date,or projected award dates for any of theses RFIs. We are in early stages of industry engagement and do not have any approved acquisitions for any of these RFIs. The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period to make sure that the contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
IFT 2.5
What is projected IFT 2.5 Period of Performance? Does AETC envision a maximum five (5) year PoP?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
IFT-R
What is projected IFT-R Period of Performance? Does AETC envision a maximum five (5) year PoP?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
CUPT-ME
Can you clarify whether a Period of Performance has already been identified?
At this time there are no Periods of Performance, projected RFP release date, projected award dates for any of theses RFIs. We are in early stages of industry engagement and do not have any approved acquisitions for any of these RFIs.Do you envision bundling any of these requirements (all or some of the RFIs) or do you anticipate they might all be separate solicitations?
The government is still evaluating. The RFI does make reference to any opportunities that industry sees to consolidate requirements. The government will consider any of those proposed solutions to gain efficiencies in economies.
CUPT-ME
Can contractor make recommendations on a period of performance?
Yes, the government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
19 AF Industry Day/Pre Day 2 Q&A (26 Feb 2021)
APPLICABLE RFI
INDUSTRY QUESTION
GOVERNMENT ANSWERIs it acceptable to submit RFI responses that contain Proprietary Information?
The government requests that no proprietary information is submitted. The government is in early stages of market research and cannot use proprietary information to develop inovative solutions to meet our future needs.
CIP/CSI
The CIP/CSI RFI cites the USAF will provide, proportional training allocations to attend training. What is the total forecasted number of CIP/CSIs needed across the AETC Flight Training Enterprise?
At this time the government is not specifying a number. The government is open to and encourages as many solutions that industry can provide, so we can move forward with the best option. The number will need to match what the current PFT is for pilot production
CIP/CSI
What is number of CIP/CSIs required for AETC MDS: T-1A, T-6A, T-38C, by location: RND, DLF, END, SPS, CBM, NPA, and across the cited AETC Undergraduate & Graduate flying training missions: UPT, UCT, PIT, and IFF?
RND: T-1A (Auth:32 Assigned:36), T-6A (Auth:45 Assigned:59), T-38C PIT(Auth:34 Assigned: 39), T-38C IFF(Auth:30 Assigned:34), CSI (Auth:45 Assigned:42) SPS: T-1A (Auth:0 Assigned:0), T-6A (Auth:50 Assigned: 64), T-38C UPT/PIT(Auth:56 Assigned:59), T-38C IFF(Auth: 24 Assigned: 24), CSI (Auth:62 Assigned:60) END: T-1A (Auth:70 Assigned:68), T-6A (Auth:131 Assigned:120), T-38C PIT(Auth:61 Assigned:42), T-38C IFF(Auth:0 Assigned:0), CSI (Auth: 91 Assigned: 78) CMB: T-1A (Auth:70 Assigned:67), T-6A (Auth:144 Assigned:131), T-38C UPT(Auth:55 Assigned:53), T-38C IFF(Auth:22 Assigned:23), CSI (Auth:97 Assigned:86) DLF: T-1A (Auth:77 Assigned:69), T-6A (Auth:152 Assigned:134), T-38C UPT(Auth:64 Assigned:51), T-38C IFF(Auth:0 Assigned:0), CSI (Auth:96 Assigned:71)
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI encourages the use of the Public to Private Partnerships/P4 for available facilities and services, will AETC enter into a Public to Private Partnerships/P4 facility lease agreement with State/County/City officials or is it AETCs expectation that industry will do so?
The government is only looking to research economic solutions and industry responses to the Public Private Partnership approach at this time. You may consider and provide information on approaches to Public Private Partnership.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI Purpose section requires industry to provide for lodging and dining although it was briefed that the students under this effort will live on the, local economy. Which is correct?
The RFI section was misrepresentative of the student training timeline. The students will find their own lodging and dining. Security and infrustructure are to be contractor provided.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI cites AETC will provide T-6As proportional to the PFT goal as published in the annual HAF PGL. What is AETCs ratio calculation of T-6A TAI/PAI for 100 Student PFT?
The government could provide this information at a later date with further discussions.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI cites airfield field requirements of one runway and access to SUA within 50-100nm. Is there a minimum Runway length, will an Auxiliary Field and Runway Supervisory Units (RSUs) be required?
Minimum runway length will be whatever is required for the T-6A aircraft per the USAF tech order. The government is seeking information from industry if an auxillary field would be required. Per Air Force regulations an RSU is required, so the contractor will need to provide those efforts.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI references Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), who will provide these and Software updates to the EFBs, as well as, the ITDs, AETC or Industry?
The contractor will be required to maintain the ITDs. The contractor will provide the EFBs and software updates for the EFBs.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI cites in the USG Expectations section for Contractor Flight Instructors, what is meant by base access requirements for industry IPs?
Industry IPs must meet the requirements to enter a federal installation (have a valid driver's license, criminal background check, insurance, etc.)
CUPT-ME
CUPT-ME cites under the Scope section cites Formation, Low-Level, AAR & Air Drop Training, what formations, 2-4 Ship? Close, Route, Spread, In-Trail? This aspect is important on the selection of existing commercial aircraft for visibility reasons. Will the USG coordinate access AAR Track and DoD range access for the AAR and Air Drop missions?
The government's expectation is for 2-Ship formation, and then all of those positions associated with the formation. Air refueling and air drop procedures will be simulated as training focuses on task management and airmanship to meet objectives.
CUPT-ME
CUPT-ME cites maintaining Industry IPs to a USAF standard, e.g. AFMAN 11-202 Vol.1. Industry IPs train and maintain FAA Part 61 requirements. What is the intent of this stipulation/operations requirement?
Capability question 6 under the operations section references USAF IP Standards. The question is meant to ask how you ensure professionalism, proficiency, flying ability, and the ability to instruct amongst your instructors, not neccesarily their training requirements. The 202v1 is not referenced.
CUPT-ME
CUPT-ME Airspace. Is SUA a requirement to conduct this training? FAA Part 91 ME Training does not require SUA?
Yes. If operating airspace will not be readily available, responses to this RFI should state if FAA approval is required and the costs involved to obtain FAA certifications/clearance.
19 AF Industry Day 2/Contract Undergraduate Pilot Training-Multi-Engine (CUPT-ME) Q&A (26 Feb 2021)
APPLICABLE RFI
INDUSTRY QUESTION
GOVERNMENT ANSWER
CUPT-ME
Will the government provide the syllabus? For the Sims, what does medium to high fidelity mean? FAA Rated?
No. It will be up to industry to determine what kind of syllabus will be needed to achieve the
APPLICABLE RFI
INDUSTRY QUESTION
GOVERNMENT ANSWER
CUPT-ME
Does the RFI allow for Tier-2 contractors to reply at this time, or only prime contractors?
The government is in the early stages of market researchand any inputs received from industry are welcomed. At this time the government is not asking if contractors are intending to Prime or sub for any of these initiatives.Will the government provide the Industry Day attendee listing?
No. The government will not be posting the finalized list of participants or contact info.
CIP/CSI
What is projected CIP/CSI Period of Performance? Does AETC envision a minimum five (5) year Period of Performance?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5/ CUPT-ME
The RFIs suggested student PFT throughput numbers of: 80-170-200/year (CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 & CUPT-ME), 450-2250 (IFT 2.5), 64-88-100 (IFT-R) is AETC seeking five (5) year Period of Performance or longer?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
CUPT-ME
The CUPT-ME briefing states The United States Air Force (USAF) seeks an alternate means to produce up to 200 pilots per year over a five year period, but the RFI does not identify a five (5) year period of performance. What is the period of performance for CUPT-ME?
At this time there are no Periods of Performance, projected RFP release date,or projected award dates for any of theses RFIs. We are in early stages of industry engagement and do not have any approved acquisitions for any of these RFIs. The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period to make sure that the contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
IFT 2.5
What is projected IFT 2.5 Period of Performance? Does AETC envision a maximum five (5) year PoP?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
IFT-R
What is projected IFT-R Period of Performance? Does AETC envision a maximum five (5) year PoP?
The government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
CUPT-ME
Can you clarify whether a Period of Performance has already been identified?
At this time there are no Periods of Performance, projected RFP release date, projected award dates for any of theses RFIs. We are in early stages of industry engagement and do not have any approved acquisitions for any of these RFIs.Do you envision bundling any of these requirements (all or some of the RFIs) or do you anticipate they might all be separate solicitations?
The government is still evaluating. The RFI does make reference to any opportunities that industry sees to consolidate requirements. The government will consider any of those proposed solutions to gain efficiencies in economies.
CUPT-ME
Can contractor make recommendations on a period of performance?
Yes, the government is looking for industry's perspective on how long these initiatives should go from a duration period, to make sure that contractor is able to recover a return on investment on any capital investments required for these initiatives.
19 AF Industry Day/Pre Day 2 Q&A (26 Feb 2021)
APPLICABLE RFI
INDUSTRY QUESTION
GOVERNMENT ANSWERIs it acceptable to submit RFI responses that contain Proprietary Information?
The government requests that no proprietary information is submitted. The government is in early stages of market research and cannot use proprietary information to develop inovative solutions to meet our future needs.
CIP/CSI
The CIP/CSI RFI cites the USAF will provide, proportional training allocations to attend training. What is the total forecasted number of CIP/CSIs needed across the AETC Flight Training Enterprise?
At this time the government is not specifying a number. The government is open to and encourages as many solutions that industry can provide, so we can move forward with the best option. The number will need to match what the current PFT is for pilot production
CIP/CSI
What is number of CIP/CSIs required for AETC MDS: T-1A, T-6A, T-38C, by location: RND, DLF, END, SPS, CBM, NPA, and across the cited AETC Undergraduate & Graduate flying training missions: UPT, UCT, PIT, and IFF?
RND: T-1A (Auth:32 Assigned:36), T-6A (Auth:45 Assigned:59), T-38C PIT(Auth:34 Assigned: 39), T-38C IFF(Auth:30 Assigned:34), CSI (Auth:45 Assigned:42) SPS: T-1A (Auth:0 Assigned:0), T-6A (Auth:50 Assigned: 64), T-38C UPT/PIT(Auth:56 Assigned:59), T-38C IFF(Auth: 24 Assigned: 24), CSI (Auth:62 Assigned:60) END: T-1A (Auth:70 Assigned:68), T-6A (Auth:131 Assigned:120), T-38C PIT(Auth:61 Assigned:42), T-38C IFF(Auth:0 Assigned:0), CSI (Auth: 91 Assigned: 78) CMB: T-1A (Auth:70 Assigned:67), T-6A (Auth:144 Assigned:131), T-38C UPT(Auth:55 Assigned:53), T-38C IFF(Auth:22 Assigned:23), CSI (Auth:97 Assigned:86) DLF: T-1A (Auth:77 Assigned:69), T-6A (Auth:152 Assigned:134), T-38C UPT(Auth:64 Assigned:51), T-38C IFF(Auth:0 Assigned:0), CSI (Auth:96 Assigned:71)
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI encourages the use of the Public to Private Partnerships/P4 for available facilities and services, will AETC enter into a Public to Private Partnerships/P4 facility lease agreement with State/County/City officials or is it AETCs expectation that industry will do so?
The government is only looking to research economic solutions and industry responses to the Public Private Partnership approach at this time. You may consider and provide information on approaches to Public Private Partnership.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI Purpose section requires industry to provide for lodging and dining although it was briefed that the students under this effort will live on the, local economy. Which is correct?
The RFI section was misrepresentative of the student training timeline. The students will find their own lodging and dining. Security and infrustructure are to be contractor provided.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI cites AETC will provide T-6As proportional to the PFT goal as published in the annual HAF PGL. What is AETCs ratio calculation of T-6A TAI/PAI for 100 Student PFT?
The government could provide this information at a later date with further discussions.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI cites airfield field requirements of one runway and access to SUA within 50-100nm. Is there a minimum Runway length, will an Auxiliary Field and Runway Supervisory Units (RSUs) be required?
Minimum runway length will be whatever is required for the T-6A aircraft per the USAF tech order. The government is seeking information from industry if an auxillary field would be required. Per Air Force regulations an RSU is required, so the contractor will need to provide those efforts.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI references Electronic Flight Bags (EFB), who will provide these and Software updates to the EFBs, as well as, the ITDs, AETC or Industry?
The contractor will be required to maintain the ITDs. The contractor will provide the EFBs and software updates for the EFBs.
CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5
The CUPT GOCO UPT 2.5 RFI cites in the USG Expectations section for Contractor Flight Instructors, what is meant by base access requirements for industry IPs?
Industry IPs must meet the requirements to enter a federal installation (have a valid driver's license, criminal background check, insurance, etc.)
CUPT-ME
CUPT-ME cites under the Scope section cites Formation, Low-Level, AAR & Air Drop Training, what formations, 2-4 Ship? Close, Route, Spread, In-Trail? This aspect is important on the selection of existing commercial aircraft for visibility reasons. Will the USG coordinate access AAR Track and DoD range access for the AAR and Air Drop missions?
The government's expectation is for 2-Ship formation, and then all of those positions associated with the formation. Air refueling and air drop procedures will be simulated as training focuses on task management and airmanship to meet objectives.
CUPT-ME
CUPT-ME cites maintaining Industry IPs to a USAF standard, e.g. AFMAN 11-202 Vol.1. Industry IPs train and maintain FAA Part 61 requirements. What is the intent of this stipulation/operations requirement?
Capability question 6 under the operations section references USAF IP Standards. The question is meant to ask how you ensure professionalism, proficiency, flying ability, and the ability to instruct amongst your instructors, not neccesarily their training requirements. The 202v1 is not referenced.
CUPT-ME
CUPT-ME Airspace. Is SUA a requirement to conduct this training? FAA Part 91 ME Training does not require SUA?
Yes. If operating airspace will not be readily available, responses to this RFI should state if FAA approval is required and the costs involved to obtain FAA certifications/clearance.
19 AF Industry Day 2/Contract Undergraduate Pilot Training-Multi-Engine (CUPT-ME) Q&A (26 Feb 2021)
APPLICABLE RFI
INDUSTRY QUESTION
GOVERNMENT ANSWER
CUPT-ME
Will the government provide the syllabus? For the Sims, what does medium to high fidelity mean? FAA Rated?
No. It will be up to industry to determine what kind of syllabus will be needed to achieve the
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