Solicitation - QAs - AIS - Response.xlsx

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Attached to: Installation of commercial Air Imaging Systems (AIS)
Solicitation number: 15DDHQ25R00000001
Issued by: Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration

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This is a Questions and Answers document containing 70 questions and government responses related to a solicitation for installation of Airborne Imaging Systems (AIS) and mission equipment in Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) aircraft. The Q&A addresses technical requirements for installing imaging systems, radios, monitors, and other mission equipment in multiple aircraft types including Cessna 206 (7), Cessna 208 (2), Bell 407 (1), and Bell 412 (1) helicopters.

Key clarifications include: this is an IDIQ contract with estimated quantities; proposal submission deadline extended to January 9, 2025 at 2pm EST; installation timeframe is 10 weeks per aircraft; no milestone payments allowed; Shotover ION DVR provisions can be installed if units unavailable; most aircraft will be new with no existing systems; and removed equipment must be returned to the government. Several technical specifications were clarified regarding monitor types, audio systems, antenna locations, and equipment configurations. Multiple corrections were made to the Statement of Objectives (SOO) and CLIN structure to resolve inconsistencies in quantities and requirements across different sections.

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Table 1

No.	Section	Subsection Number	Page Number	Paragraph	Reference Details	Question	Government Response	Mark w/"X" if RFP has changed	Mark w/"X" if Contracting shall answer
1.					Section 2 (page 3 of 85) Section 3 / 5.0 Equipment: Section 2 provides quantities for CLIN items, and Section 5.1, Government Furnished Property, shows estimated quantities. The quantities are not the same.	Please clarify that the quantities shown in Section 2 CLIN structure are the correct quantities?	This is an IDIQ contract and the quantities in the CLIN list are estimates. In section 5.1 the quantities have been removed.
2.					Section 2. Section 3 / 5.0 Equipment (page 27 of 85): The solicitation documentation shows discrepancy between the number and type of aircraft needing modifications. Solicitation pages 3, 5, 7, 10, and 12 section 2, CLIN 0001-4, 1001-4, 2001-4, 3001-4, & 4001-4 lists the aircraft types and quantities as:

i. Cessna 206 (seven each)

ii. Cessna 208 (two each)

iii. Bell 407 (one each)

iv. Bell 412 (one each) Solicitation page 27 (12) section 3, paragraph 5.0 lists the aircraft types and quantities as:

i. Cessna 206 (nine each)

ii. Cessna 208/208B (two each)

iii. Bell 407 (five each)

iv. Bell 412 (one each) Solicitation page 80 (3) Section 6, paragraph 6 Sub-Factor 1.1 and page 83 (6) section 6, paragraph 10 Sub-Factor 1.1 lists the aircraft types as:

i. Bell 206LIII

ii. Bell 407

iii. Airbus AS350B2

iv. Cessna 208

v. Cessna 206

vi. Cessna 206 Soloy	Please confirm the correct list	See answer to question 1.
	3.					Section 3 / 15.0 Warranty and Support (page 32 of 85): The solicitation states “The warranty shall include parts, labor and if necessary, travel cost for a technician to provide warranty support at the aircraft’s location”. Incorporating travel costs for a technician would increase the overall warranty expense, as it adds additional logistical and labor-related charges.	If a part fails within the warranty period, would it be acceptable to the Government that the contractor sends a replacement part to the affected unit for installation by that unit's maintenance team instead of sending a contractor support team to the location to install the part?	It would be acceptable to have the replacement part installed by a local vendor at the contractor's expense under warranty.
	4.					Section 3 / 3.2.4 Cessna 206 Cabin Equipment (page 25 of 85): According to Paragraph A “Installation of one (1) North Point Aviation (Soloy) Observation Seat, which shall be provided as CAP” Prior experience shows us that the Soloy seat will not fit with the Southeast Aero Operator console. With the amount of mission equipment required for the Cessna 206, the console will need to be larger than typically installed. The Observation seat takes up a rather large space.	Will the government allow for the observation seat to be other than a Soloy model?	No.
	5.					Sec 3.0 / 3.0 Performance Requirements (page 16 of 85): According to the solicitation “Some aircraft will require the removal of existing older imaging systems and or mission equipment to include all components, wiring and hardware. No components, wiring or hardware from these existing older imaging systems and or mission equipment shall be utilized for this requirement.”	Will the government provide a list of aircraft and models that will require the removal of existing older equipment and or mission equipment to include all components, wiring and hardware as stated in the solicitation?	No. These aircraft that require the removal of existing older equipment have not been identified at this time.
	6.					Sec 3.0 / 3.0 Performance Requirements (page 16 of 85): According to the solicitation “Some aircraft will require the removal of existing older imaging systems and or mission equipment to include all components, wiring and hardware. No components, wiring or hardware from these existing older imaging systems and or mission equipment shall be utilized for this requirement.”	If we must remove older equipment to install the requested imaging systems/mission equipment and reinstall it again on the aircraft, who is responsible if the original retained equipment is malfunctioning?	The government will not require the contractor to reinstall older equipment that has been removed.
	7.					Sec 3.0 / 8.0 Inspection and Acceptance (page 29 of 85): Paragraph D states that “the Government will supply a flight crew to operate the aircraft for the purpose of test flights and any flights such as moving the aircraft to and from a location. The Contractor may perform ground runs of fixed wing aircraft as necessary by appropriately trained individuals. The Contractor is not authorized to perform ground runs of rotor wing aircraft. No flight of any Government aircraft by the Contractor is authorized.”	Will the Government allow the contractor to participate in a pre- induction flight to ensure all systems are functioning prior to modification?	Yes.
	8.					Section 3 - 5.0 Equipment (page 27 of 85)	Will all GFP equipment as listed be new, or part of the repurposed equipment as called out in Section 3 Performance Requirements?	All GFP equipment will be new.
	9.					Section 3 / 3.1.1 Cessna 206 (page 16 of 85): Paragraph D requests “Two (2) Macro-Blue MB15W 15.6-inch High- Definition Video Monitors”, while Paragraph J mentions “One (1) Operator Console, which shall be provided as CAP and shall consist of the two Macro-Blue MB17W video monitors”	Could the government specify which is the required size for the equipment - MB15W or MB17W?	This is a typo and will be corrected. The requirement is a MB15W monitor. The SOO will be corrected.	X
	10.					Section 3 / 3.1.1 Cessna 206 (page 16 of 85): Paragraph K states that “for pilot reference, the Contractor shall route a separate video in control signal including the ARS-750 map overlay to the cockpit Garmin Multi-Function Display.” We note that Garmin software allows for a 4-inch (approx. size) video for situational awareness. Please note that the requirement is viable only if the government has the Garmin unlock functionality available on all aircraft.	Will the government confirm if the unlocked functionality is available?	The Government will insure that the video unlock for the Garmin Multi-Function Display is active.
	11.					Section 3 / 3.1.2 Cessna 208 (page 18 of 85): According to Paragraph K “The pilot’s reference video display shall be integrated to display video from any sensor selected by the operator along with the ARS-750 overlay.”	Is this reference to providing video that will be available on the Garmin MFD display, or is the Government asking for one or two drop-down monitors that are typically installed under the gearhead in the cockpit for both pilot and co-pilot? If the drop-down monitors are requested or provided, what monitor size is required?	The government is requiring the pilot's reference video be displayed on the MFD only. No drop-down monitors are required for Garmin equiped aircraft.
	12.					Section 3 / 3.2.2 Cessna 206 PS Engineering Digital Audio System (page 23 of 85) - 3.2.7 Cessna 208 PS Engineering Audio System (page 25 of 85): According to Paragraph C “The installation and integration of one (1) Lektro Foot Switch, P/N L-2-S shall be located on the Operator Console. The Lektro Foot Switch, which shall be provided as CAP.” The foot switch installation states that it will be located on the Operator Console	Could the government confirm whether the Foot Switch must be installed on the operator console, or if it can be attached to the floor and removed when the operator consoles are removed and re- installed?	The SOO has been corrected to reflect the proper location of the foot switch.	X
	13.					Section 3 / 7.0 Requirements and Deliverables (page 28 of 85): Paragraph A states that “the requirements are to procure and install Airborne Imaging Systems and Mission Equipment in Government-owned and operated (DEA) aircraft as specified in this SOO.”	Will the government provide a list of aircraft serial numbers and projected induction dates for base period as well as a schedule for all
option years?	No. When aircraft are identified for modification, the contractor will be notified of the aircraft's specifics.
	14.					Section 3 / 7.0 Requirements and Deliverables (page 28 of 85): According to paragraph G “the Contractor shall perform an electrical load analysis on each aircraft being modified under this SOO before and after system installation in accordance with applicable aircraft manufacturer’s specifications and FAA regulations to ensure the aircraft’s electrical system can support the Airborne Imaging System and Mission Equipment.”	Will the government provide the current electrical load analysis along with the current weight and balance prior to the aircraft arrival, or will this information be shared once the projected modification schedule is developed?	Each aircraft has a current weight and balance report and will be shared prior to aircraft induction. Not all aircraft will have a current electrical load analysis, that is why an electrical load analysis is required before aircraft induction.
	15.					Section 3 / 7.0 Requirements and Deliverables (page 28 of 85): According to paragraph I “the Contractor shall develop an Airborne Imaging System and Mission Equipment acceptance checklist to be utilized in the acceptance of the installed systems. The acceptance checklist shall be tailored to each type of aircraft and contain sufficient detail to verify the functionality of the installed Airborne Imaging System and Mission Equipment. The Contractor shall submit the acceptance checklist to the Government for approval prior the utilization of the checklist.”	Will the Government provide a copy of their current checklist for the contractor to publish a similar checklist that the flight crew is accustomed to?	Yes.
	16.					Section 3 / 8.0 Inspection and Acceptance (page 29 of 85): According to paragraph A “a fully configured Airborne Imaging System and Mission Equipment shall be 100% operational prior to the Government’s acceptance and delivery of each aircraft. No partial deliveries will be accepted. The Government will indicate acceptance in writing. No payments will be made until the Government’s written acceptance and delivery of the aircraft has occurred.”	Will the government consider milestone payments -e.g.: 40% (PDR), 20% (CDR), 20% (EO/IR Gimbal/electrical installation grd test acceptance), 10% Final Acceptance?	The government wil not consider milestone payments.		X
	17.					Section 2 / Exhibit 4 Technisonic TDFM-9100 Multi-Band Radio and Motorola APX 7000/8000 Radio Antennas (page 38 of 85): According to the solicitation “to ensure adequate separation of each antenna type, and maximize diversity transmission and reception, it has been determined with previous installations, that the ideal antenna locations are as follows - For the Technisonic TDFM-9100 Multi-Band Radio, two (2) Comant Industries Tri- Band Single Port Antennas, part number CI-295-300 shall be mounted side by side at or near flight station 83; For the Motorola APX 7000/8000 Radio, one (1) Comant Industries Tri-Band Single Port Antennas, part number CI-295-300 shall be mounted at or near flight station 47.”	Please confirm if flight stations (per aircraft type) will be separated. In addition, will the government indicate where to mount the antennas
to avoid interference?	The requirement for specific flight stations has been removed. Depending on each particular aircraft, antennas shall be located to maximize diversity transmission and reception.	X
	18.					Section 3 / 2.0 Scope (page 16 of 85): The solicitation lists the following aircraft; C. Bell 407 Helicopter; D. Bell 412 Helicopter	Could the government clarify the specific model of the Bell 407 and 412 helicopters requested -e.g.: 407, 407GX, or 407GXi?	The will be no 407GX aircraft to be modified. There are four 407 G1000 NXi aircraft that may be modified. Any 407 GXi aircraft that will be modified will be newly purchased aircraft. These aircraft have not been purchased.
	19.					Section 3 / 3.1.3 BELL 407 (page 20 of 85): The solicitation requests “Two (2) Macro-Blue MB15W 15.6-inch High-Definition Video Monitors”	In addition to the touch screen requirement, does the government requests push buttons or military knobs?	Buttons and knobs are acceptable for outer functions that lay outside the functions of the touch screens.
	20.					Section 3 / 3.1.4 BELL 412 (page 22 of 85): According to Paragraph D “One (1) Apple iPad Pro 12.9-inch tablet for video display, which shall be provided as GFP.”	Is the iPad required to be mounted? If so, will the government provide
detailed mounting instructions? If not, will the government request a lanyard to prevent interference in flight controls if dropped?	The iPads shall have mounting brackets located in the cockpit and in the rear of the aircraft.
	21.					Section 3 / 3.2.1 CESSNA 206 Multi-Band Radios (page 23 of 85) - 3.2.6 CESSNA 208 Multi-Band Radios - 3.2.8 BELL 407 Multi-Band Radios (page 26 of 85): According to paragraph C “the installation and integration of provisions for an external handheld radio a Motorola APX 7000/8000 which will interface with the TDFM-9100 Multi-band radio. One handheld radio charger base shall be located within reach of the pilot and one within reach of the Operator Console. The handheld radio charger bases will be provided as GFP. The external handheld radio will interface with the TDFM-9100 Multi-band radio via a DIN connector and interface cable, which will be provided as CAP. See Exhibit 3 for external handheld radio interface cable specifications.”	Paragraph requires 2 charger bases to be provided as GFP, however, there is no reference to the radios themselves. Please confirm whether
the radios will be GFP or CAP.	The Motorola APX 7000/8000 will be added to the GFP list.	X
	22.					Section 3 / 3.2.2 CESSNA 206 PS Engineering Digital Audio System (page 23 of 85) - 3.2.7 CESSNA 208 PS Engineering Digital Audio System - 3.2.9 BELL 407 PS Engineering Digital Audio System (page 25of 85): Paragraph A from sections 3.2.2 and 3.2.7 state that “The installation and integration of a PS Engineering PAC45A digital audio system with two (2) CTL45A Control Heads, which will be provided as CAP.” Paragraph A from section 3.2.9 states that “The installation and integration of a PS Engineering PAC45A digital audio system with two (2) CTL45A Control Heads, which will be provided as GFP.”	Please clarify whether the CTL45A Control Heads are considered CAP or GFP.	This was a typo, it will be changed to CAP.	X
	23.					Section 3 / 5.2 Contractor Acquired Property (page 28 of 85)	Is the contractor authorized to purchase all of the equipment needed for all
of the aircraft being modified up front to take advantage of cost savings with bulk orders?	Keep in mind, this is an IDIQ and the quantities in the CLIN list are only estimates. Orders for aircraft modifications will be made as funding permits.
	24.					Section 3 / 5.2 Contractor Acquired Property (page 28 of 85): According to the solicitation “the Contractor shall procure all necessary equipment, components and hardware to meet the objectives and technical requirements of this SOO. Contractor acquired property shall be turned over and become property of the Government upon aircraft acceptance and delivery. All Contractor acquired property for this SOO shall be the most current and up-to-date model/revision available at the time of acceptance and delivery of the aircraft”	If an updated systems enters the market prior to finishing all the installs on the fleet, does the USG expect the contractor to purchase those new updated systems (which would cause a configuration control issue across the fleet) or stick with the original configuration?	All GFP will be the latest version. If a newer version of any CAP is released once CAP is purchased for the modification, discussions with the government will be made.
	25.					Section 3 / 7.0 Requirements and Deliverables (page 28 of 85)- 12.0 Existing Engineering, Commercial Off the Shelf (page 31 of 85): The following clauses from the solicitation appear to contradict each other: Paragraph E from section 7.0 states that “all associated system wiring, hardware and electrical/video connectors shall comply with applicable Technical Standard Order, Design Order and/or Mil-Spec standards. The Contractor shall not use consumer grade wiring, hardware or electrical/video connectors for this requirement.” According to Section 12.0 “the Contractor shall use existing engineering and technical data to the maximum extent possible. The Airborne Imaging Systems and Mission Equipment should incorporate “Commercial-Off- The Shelf” equipment to the greatest extent possible.”	Could the government clarify which clause takes precedence or provide guidance on how to reconcile these requirements?	The intent of these requirements is to reduce costs by utilizing existing engineering, technical data and commercial off the shelf items to the greatest extent possible. The government understands that engineering will be require to be developed. Additionally, any systems wiring, hardware and electrical/video connectors shall comply with applicable Technical Standard Order, Design Order and/or Mil-Standard. The intent is to not utilize consumer grade wiring, hardware or electrical/video connectors for this requirement.
	26.					Section 3 / 3.1.3 Bell 407 (page 20 of 85) - Sec 3.1.4 Bell 412 (page 22 of 85) - Sec. 3.1.1 Cessna 206 412 (page 17 of 85)- Sec. 3.1.2 Cessna 208 ((page 22 of 85): Paragraph C requires “One (1) Shotover Ion High Definition Digital Video Recorder (or most current model), which shall be provided as CAP.” According to the OEM, the Ion High-Definition Digital Video Recorder is no longer available due to obsolescence, and the next generation will not be available until mid-May 2025, depending on Engineering.	Is there a suitable replacement that the government recommends if the items is not available at the time of installation?	No. In keeping with fleet standardization, the government is specific with the items in the requirement. If there is an item that is not available or has a long lead time, discussions with the government shall be made.
	27.					Section 3 / 14.0 Training (page 32 of 85): According to the solicitation “the Contractor shall conduct training for DEA maintenance personnel. The Contractor shall develop the syllabus, training manuals and provide any necessary materials. The training shall include, but not limited to system operation, system layout, component identification and location, system integration and system troubleshooting.”	Will the government provide a Bidders Library to develop operator and maintenance training manuals?	The government has no Bidder's Library, therefor a good source for information would be the manufacturer's maintenance, operator's and training manuals.
	28.					Section 3 / 14.0 Training (page 32 of 85) - In order to amend the syllabi with new equipment, having the current syllabi would be beneficial.	Will the government consider making the current operator and maintenance syllabi available to the contractor upon contract award?	There is no current syllabi available. Previous training only included the imager and ARSs maintenance, training and operator manuals.
	29.					Section 2	Please confirm if the contract will include provisions for Over and Above (O&A) costs? Specifically, will there be a dedicated CLIN for O&A requirements?	No
	30.					Section 6 / 4. Time, Date and Place for Submission of Proposal (page 78 of 85)	Considering the complexity of the solution requested and the questions we have outlined above, we would like to confirm if the current 30-day timeline for proposal submission can be extended to December 20. This extension would allow us to address all aspects comprehensively and ensure the proposal is fully compliant	The date and time for submission has been changed to January 9, 2025, at 2pm (EST)		X
	31.					Sections 3.1.1.K & L (pg. 3), 3.1.2.J & K (pg.4), and 3.1.3.I & J (pg.6) all require the video displayed for Pilot reference to include the map overlay.	Please confirm the requirement. The Cessna’s have 2 open video ports but the Bell 407’s only has one available.	Yes, there are two open video ports on the Cessnas and one open video ports on the Garmin equipped Bell 407s.
	32.					Section 3.2.2 (pg. 8), 3.2.7 (pg. 10), and 3.2.9 (pg. 11) call out a PAC45A with two (2) CTL’s.	Does the government intend to replace the existing G1000 audio systems for aircraft equipped with G1000?? If so, should the bidders assume the government wants a split cockpit CTL so the pilot and co-pilot both maintain the ability to select different audio sources?	The PAC45A audio system is a CLIN item and will be selected as needed. Not all G1000 aircraft will receive a PAC45A audio system. The government requires a split cockpit so the pilot and copilot maintain the ability to select different audio sources.
	33.					Section 3.1.1.J (pg. 2) Cessna 206 console shall be easily removeable by utilizing wiring quick disconnects.	Is the current 206 console from the last 5-year contract design compliant?	Yes.
	34.					3.1.1.F (pg. 2), 3.1.2.F (pg.4), 3.1.3.F (pg. 5): The Stowable Keyboard is identified as having a touchpad.	Will sections 3.1.1.F (pg. 2), 3.1.2.F (pg.4), 3.1.3.F (pg. 5) be updated to reflect “Stowable Keyboard with joystick or touchpad”?	Touchpad only.
	35.					Section 6, Instructions to Offeror: Item 6 (pg. 2), Business Proposal (Volume II) has no page count requirement noted.	Is there a limit?	No
	36.					Section 6, Instructions to Offeror: Item 5 (d), (pg. 2) states pages should be standard 8.5 x 11 inches.	If larger graphics or tables are included as 11 x 17, can they be included and just counted as 2 pages?	Yes		X
	37.					Section 6, Instructions to Offeror: Item 6 (pg. 2 – 3) Technical Proposal (Volume I) Instructions under Sub-Factor 1.1 have included the Bell 206LIII, Airbus AS350B2, and the Cessna 206 Soloy Aircraft. These aircraft have no CLINS and no other reference within the SOO.	It is assumed these do not need to be referenced within the proposal documents, correct?	Section 6 pages 3 and 6 updated to reflect correct aircaft models.	X
	38.					Section 13.0.D (pg. 16) identifies a requirement for Airborne Imaging System and Mission Equipment detailed illustrated parts catalog.	Do vendor installation drawings identifying the LRU details, to include location, meet the requirement, or is there a standalone IPC required?	Vendor installation drawings identifying details, to include location is acceptable.
	39.					Section 13.0.H (pg. 16) identifies a requirement for Airborne Imaging System and Mission Equipment detailed instructions for continued airworthiness.	Do vendor installation drawings identifying the LRU details meet the requirement, or is there a standalone ICA required? FAA requirements for ICA are for major alterations/STC’s only. Will ICA for STC items only be acceptable?	See answer to question 39.
	40.					Exhibit 2: Cessna 208 and Bell 407; section on page 2 specifies Two (2) EA WHO180 antennas and Two (2) EA WHO470 antennas and in both respective paragraphs then states “One antenna shall be mounted on the lower portion of the aircraft in locations to ensure adequate separation of each antenna type, and maximize diversity transmission and reception.” There is no reference to the second antenna.	Can the Government clarify?	Corrections have been made to the SOO.	X
	41.					Exhibit 4: Exhibit 4, page 6 addresses CI-295 antenna locations, referenced to Section 3.2.1 (Cessna 206), 3.2.6 (Cessna 208) and 3.2.8 (Bell 407), however, only Section 3.2.8.D identifies antenna location per Exhibit 4.	Can the Government clarify?	Corrections have been made to the SOO.	X
	42.					Schedule of Supplies: CLINS X002 is a Cessna 208 with QTY 2 and CLINS X003 is a Bell 407 with QTY 1. However, the CLINS for the TDFM, PAC, and Janteq have those QTY’s swapped with the Bell 407 as 2 and the Cessna 208 as 1.	Does the government want to update that or leave it as is?	The CLINs have been updated.	X
	43.					Shotover DVR	If a Shotover DVR is not available at the time of installations will the government accept electrical provisions until the new unit is available?	The government is aware of the Shotover ION DVR issue and does not want an alternative DVR. If the replacement ION DVR is not available, the government will be open to just installing the provisions.
	44.					Aircraft serial numbers	Will the government provide assumed aircraft serial numbers for the Bell 407’s and 412? The NVIS STC holders are asking for this data to provide pricing.	Bell 407s: 53680, 53720, 53654, 53693, 53900, 53911, 53621. Bell 412s: 36388, 36390, 36448, 36493
	45.					Schedule of Supplies & Services: CLIN 0002 is the Airborne Imaging System Installation and Integration, Cessna 208 Aircraft for a quantity of 2 EA. CLIN 0003 is Airborne Imaging System Installation and Integration, Bell 407 Helicopter for a quantity of 1 EA. Then CLIN 0006 is Installation and Integration of Techni-sonic TDFM9100 Multi-Band Radio with Provisions for a Motorola APX7000/8000 Radio in a Bell 407 Helicopter for a quantity of 2 EA. CLIN 0007 is Installation and Integration of Techni-sonic TDFM9100 Multi-Band Radio with Provisions for a Motorola APX7000/8000 Radio in a Cessna 208 Aircraft for a quantity of 1 EA. It looks like there may be a typo between CLIN 0002 & 0003 to 0006 & 0007. In CLIN 0002 there is a quantity of 2 Cessna 208 Aircraft and in CLIN 003 there is a quantity of 1 Bell 407. Then in CLIN 0006 there is a quantity of 2 Bell 407 and in CLIN 0007 there is a quantity of 1 Cessna 208 aircraft.	Should this be for a quantity of 2 Cessna 208 and 1 Bell 407 or the opposite? This seems to consistently happen throughout the document.	The CLIN list has been corrected.	X
	46.					Janteq AViTR3	Is HD-SDI the only video format that needs to be connected to the Janteq AViTR3?	Yes.
	47.					Page 6	Do the cockpit reference monitors require the ability to select from multiple video sources or is ARS the only requirement? Page 6 states "the pilots reference display shall be integrated to display video from any sensor selected by the operator along with the ARS-750." Does this statement indicate only ARS Video since the video is operator controlled?	The pilot's reference shall display Video in Control along with the ARS overlay.
	48.					Page 11 of the Statement of Objectives indicates the PS Engineering PAC45A audio system for the Bell 407 is GFP (supplied).	Is this correct? All other airframes state this system is CAP.	See answer to question 23.
	49.					Section 3.1.3 of the Statement of Objectives for the Bell 407 does not list the TA202 USB Charging Ports.	Should these be added to the Bell 407?	All of the Bell 407s have USB charging ports.
	50.					With regard to the Bell 407 PS Engineering audio system; Page 6 of the Statement of Objectives, item H states “the existing rear audio panel will remain in its current location; it will not be relocated to the Operator Console.” Contradicting this statement on page 11 Item 3.2.9 A states “One control head shall be located within reach of the pilot, and one shall be located on the Operator Console.”	Can you please clarify?	The SOO has been corrected.	X
	51.					N/A	Are all aircraft a little bit older and have had equipment already installed in them?	Most aircraft to be modified will not have camera systems installed, there are seven Bell 407s that have older systems installed that may be retrofitted.
	52.					N/A	Are any of the aircraft new?	The majority of the aircraft being modified will be new. See also answered to question 52.
	53.					Training	Does the requirement to offer training for students on the MX-10 allow the trainer to be an experienced operator with accredited Wescam training or does the trainer have to be a current employee of Wescam?	The training can be an experienced operator with accredited Wescam training.
	54.	3.0	NA	Page 1	Paragraph 1	Section states "some aircraft will require the removal of existing older…"	Can the Government please provide desired disposition of these removed items, should the Contractor assume the responsibility of disposal of these items or will they be tagged and returned to the Government?	The removed equipment shall be returned to the government.
	55.	3.0	NA	Page 1	Paragraph 1	Section states "some aircraft will require the removal of existing older…"	Can the Government provide engineering documentation, photographs and/or access to aircraft for survey of existing modifications?	The government will provide access to the aircraft.
	56.	3.1	3.1.1 J

3.1.2 I Page 2 (contradiction to verbiage from 3.0, pg 1, para 1)

Page 4 (contradiction to verbiage from 3.0, pg 1, para 1) Paragraph 1

Paragraph 1	Section 3.0 states "No components, wiring or hardware from these existing older imaging systems and or mission equipment shall be utilized for this requirement." This statement is contradicted in Section 3.1.1 J, "(or previously installed audio/intercom controller)"	Can the government please confirm that in all instances the Contractor shall not be utilizing previously installed mission equipment?	The statement, "No components, wiring or hardware from these existing older imaging systems and or mission equipment shall be utilized for this requirement." pertains to old imaging systems. The statement concerning the audio/intercom controller pertains to audio/intercom controllers that are mounted in the rear of the cabin. If the government elects to retain the audio/intercom controller it will retain the current location in the aircraft cabin.
	57.	3.1	3.1.1 B

3.1.2 B

3.1.3 B

3.1.4 B Page 2

Page 7 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 1

Paragraph 1	Section states "shall be attached to the camera mount using a quick release mount"	Does the Government currently have a specific model of quick disconnect in use, that the Contractor should utilize in order to ensure fleet compatibility?	The government does not require a specific quick disconnect, just as long as the camera can be easily removed.
	58.	3.1	3.1.1 C

3.1.2 C

3.1.3 C

3.1.4 C Page 2

Page 7 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 1

Paragraph 1	Section references "Shotover ION Digital Video Recorder (or most current model), which shall be provided as CAP." The Shotover ION product line has been ended by the manufacturer. Discussion with the manufacturer indicate the follow on model will not be available until June 2025.	Does the Government intend to have the Contractor provision for the follow on Shotover product and have the product final installed when available, or would the Government like the Contractor to recommend an alternative Digital Video Recorder?	The government is aware of the Shotover ION DVR issue and does not want an alternative DVR. If the replacement ION DVR is not available, the government will be open to just installing the provisions.
	59.	3.1	3.1.1 D
3.1.1 J	Page 2
Page 2	Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1	Section 3.1.1 D states "MB15W", which conflicts with later Section 3.1.1 J which states "MB17W"	Can the government please confirm which monitor size is desired for the Cessna 206?	See answer to question 10.
	60.	3.1	3.1.1 E

3.1.2 E

3.1.3 E Page 2

Page 5 Paragraph 1 Paragraph 1

Paragraph 1	Section states "Shotover ARS-750 (or most current model)"	As this item is GFP, can the Government please provide precise detail as to the ARS model Contractor will be receiving for each aircraft type?	ARS-750C.
	61.	3.1	3.1.3 I	Page 6	Paragraph 2	Section states "For aircraft no equipped with Garmin Avionics Systems"	Can the Government please define the number of each aircraft type that are not equipped with Garmin Avionics Systems?	There are five (5) Bell 407s that are non-Garmin aircraft that will require the flip-up monitor.
	62.	3.1
3.2	3.1.3 H
3.2.9 A	Page 6
Page 11	Paragraph 2
Paragraph 1	Section 3.1.3 H states "existing rear audio panel will remain in its current location". Later Section 3.2.9 A states PS Engineering control heads are to be GFP.	Can the government please clarify if there is an existing PS Engineering control head that should remain in place in addition to the GFP (2) CTL45A Control Heads or is there another desired configuration here?	See answer to questions 23 and 51.
	63.	3.1	3.1.4	Page 7	All Paragraphs	This section does not reference an ARS for mapping solutions.	Can the Government please confirm that no ARS mapping functionality is desired on this aircraft?	If this is referring to section 3.1.3 Bell 412, ARS-750C is not included in the modification.
	64.	3.1	3.1.4 E	Page 7	Paragraph 1	Section states "video displayed via wireless connection"	Does the Government have an IT Security approved model of wireless access point/router that the Contractor should utilize? If not, can the Government please share the IT Security requirements for this wireless access point/router?	No.
	65.	3.2	3.2.5(?) this section is missing	Page 10	NA	Section 3.2.5 is missing. Section 3.2 goes from 3.2.4 to 3.2.6	Is this a typo or should there be a section 3.2.5?	This is a typo and will be corrected.	X
	66.	3.2	3.2.9 A	Page 11	Paragraph 1	Section states "two(2) CTL45A Control Heads, which will be provided as GFP."	The PS Engineering Digital Audio System components for all other aircraft are referenced as CAP. Can the Government please confirm if these items should be CAP or GFP?	See answer to question 23.
	67.	5.1	5.1 B	Page 12	Paragraph 1	Section states "Cessna 208/208B aircraft, (two each)	Can the Government please clarify if this is quantity two (2) Cessna 208 and quantity two (2) Cessna 208B or a total of two (2) aircraft across both types?	A total of two aircraft across both types.
	68.	7.0	7.0 I	Page 14	Paragraph 1	Section states "The Contractor shall submit the acceptance checklist to the Government for approval"	Should the contractor assume that these checklists will be reviewed and approved at CDR?	Yes.
	69.	6
10	6. "Sub-Factor 1.1"
10. "Sub-Factor 1.1"	Page 3
Page 6	Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2	Section provides a list of aircraft types, which differs from the aircraft listed in the SOO	Can the Government please provide clarity on which list of aircraft type is correct for this Solicitation?	Section 6 pages 3 and 6 updated to reflect correct aircaft models.	X
	70.	(Section 3.0) 4.0

(SECTION 6) 6 and 10 Contradicting statements NA Page 12

Page 3 and 6 Paragraph 1

Paragraph 4 (both pages) Section states "The contractor shall be required to complete an Airborne Imaging System and Mission Equipment installation within ten weeks after aircraft delivery to the Contractor's facility." This contradicts instructions in Section 6, #6 and #10, paragraph 4 which states "Upon acceptance by the Government, the successful offerror's expected completion time for the Airborne Imaging System will be in corporate into the contract pursuant to SOO." Is the 10 week delivery stated in the SOO the firm deadline, or does the government expect the contractor to propose the delivery timeframe which they anticipate required to perform all actives stated in SOO? The 10 week delivery timeframe is a firm deadline.

File details come from the government source that posted it. Updated Dec 9, 2024.