Questions and Answers 6973GH-18-R-00032-0003.pdf

SIR 6973GH‐18‐R‐00032 Amendment 0003 March 20, 2018

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

BOMBARDIER 600 SERIES

CL-601 & CL-604 AIRCRAFT PAINTING

Q1. SOW 3.8A. Following stripping, is it permissible use dual action, air driven palm sanders to prep the metal and composite surfaces?

A1. No. Although we are familiar with this practice, our consensus is to avoid this step as it could inadvertently remove a portion of the base material if done improperly.

Q2. SOW 3.8M and ES-0001-901. Is the hardware in the forward fan cowlings stainless steel or cadmium?

A2. The fasteners attaching the lip skin onto the inlet cowl include:

Alloy Steel (Cadmium-Plated) fasteners A-286 CRES (Passivated) fasteners Monel fasteners

Q3. Can this particular Request for Proposal be sent by e-mail, or does it have to be sent by Fed Ex?

A3. Please send the proposal in response to this solicitation to Stacey.stanley@faa.gov.

Q4. Can Technical Factor 3 be met by using a major subcontractor?

A4. No, In accordance with the solicitation it must be the prime contractor.

Q5. When will definite dates of induction be determined?

A5. In accordance with SOW 3.9 the contractor will be given at least 4 weeks’ notice prior to each aircraft’s inductions. Additionally, SOW 5.0(b), the induction of the first aircraft will be discussed. The actual dates of induction will be determined after award.

Q6. Is this effort fully funded?

A7. See AMS clause in the solicitation 3.3.1-10.

3.3.1‐10 Availability of Funds (April 2014)

Funds are not presently available for this contract. The FAA 's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the FAA for any payment may arise until funds are made

SIR 6973GH‐18‐R‐00032 Amendment 0003 March 20, 2018 available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer

Q8. Does the entire aircraft get stripped all the way down to the surface metal?

A8. See SOW 3.5