Questions and Answers 6973GH-21-R-00094-0001.docx
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This document contains questions and answers related to solicitation number 6973GH-21-R-00094 for the lease of a Cessna Citation Sovereign Plus aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration requires a dry lease of one Cessna Citation Sovereign Plus aircraft for transportation operations based out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with an option to lease a second aircraft that may or may not be exercised. The questions and answers clarify details regarding page limits, past performance volumes, pricing of optional aircraft, and qualification requirements for contractor instructor pilots and maintenance personnel. Technical publications and compliance with optional service bulletins are also addressed.
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6973GH-21-R-00094-0001 CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN PLUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
| Reference |
| Question |
| Answer |
| Q1 |
| Page 56, section b.4 - From Section L - |
Page 65, section 3.ii Table L.1 on page 56 states that the Table of Contents is limited to 1 page. Section b.4 on page 56 and section 3.ii on page 65 state that the table of contents is not counted towards page count. Can the Government please confirm that the Table of Contents is out of page count?
The Table of contents does NOT count in the page count.
| Q2 |
| Page 56, Table L.1 |
Page 60, section b.1 On page 60 in the RFP, the requirement states : “(b) Past Performance Proposal – Volume III 1) The Contractor’s Past Performance Proposal will not be page limited and…”. On page 56 in the RFP, the table states a requirement of 6 pages for the past performance volume. Can the Government please clarify the page limit for the Past Performance Volume III?
Page 56 is correct Past Performance should be 6 pages or less
| Q3 |
| Page 2-4, Section B.1 |
| Section B.1 includes firm-fixed-price CLINs X005-X007 associated with a second Cessna Citation Sovereign Plus aircraft to be exercised at the FAA’s discretion. Considering current Sovereign Plus limited market conditions and the probability bidders will price this second aircraft at a contingent price at the high end of the future market, will the FAA consider changing these CLINS from FFP to Rough Order of Magnitude estimate pricing subject to final negotiations at the point of exercise? |
A rough order of Magnitude subject to final negotiations for the second A/C will suffice.
| Q4 |
| Page 55, L.2 |
| Would the Government consider extending the questions period one week to June 24, 2021? |
| The Previous SIR would have been expired by the date stated in the question. Then Amendment will extend the proposal due date until June 24, 2021 but the government will not take questions the day before proposals are due. Questions should be submitted by June 18, 2021 to allow for appropriate time to post Q&A. |
| Q5 |
| SOW, Page 2 and page 13 |
In the Statement of Work, Section 1.1.2, it states “The airplane(s) shall be less than five years old at the beginning of this effort.” Also in the SOW, section A.1.1.2, it states, “Year of manufacture: Five years or less (2016 or later).”
Please confirm that an aircraft with a year of manufacture of 2016 or later meets the requirements of the RFP.
The government has decided to remove the age restriction for the aircraft.
| Q6 |
| SOW, Pages 3, 8 and 9 |
| In the Statement of Work, Sections 1.2.3 and 6.4, contractor instructor pilot(s) are required. Do the contractor instructor pilot(s) need to be qualified under 14 CFR part135.337 and/or 135.338? If so, who is responsible for coordinating this Part 135 training? |
| A contractor instructor pilot does not need to be qualified under 14 CFR part 135.337 (Qualifications: Check airmen (aircraft) and check airmen (simulator)). A contractor instructor pilot does need to be qualified under 14 CFR 135.338 (Qualifications: Flight instructors (aircraft) and flight instructors (simulator)). Additionally, to fly under our operating certificate in one of the pilot seats, a current first class medical certificate would be needed. We (FAA) would coordinate Indoc training to fly under our operating certificate, but do not expect to fund initial instructor pilot training (135.340). |
| Q7 |
| SOW, Pages 3, 8 and 9 |
| In the Statement of Work, Sections 1.2.3 and 6.4, contractor instructor pilot(s) are required. Does the contractor provided, instructor pilot need to be the same person or can the contractor utilize multiple instructor pilots to meet the RFP requirement? |
| The requirement is for a qualified instructor meeting the stated requirements in the most effective manner. The same person is preferred for continuity. |
| Q8 |
| SOW, Pages 8 |
| Will the five maintenance workers require check rides as stated in Statement of Work, Section 6.3? |
Also, is the training for the Maintainers a Familiarization Course or Initial Maintenance Training Course? If Initial Maintenance Training is the requirement, will Avionics and Engine Run & Taxi additive courses be required?
There are 4 maintenance personnel needing the Initial Maintenance Training Course. Maintenance Personnel will not require check rides. Avionics and Engine Run training is required, but Taxi training is not.
| Q9 |
| SOW, Pages 3 and 11 |
In the Statement of Work (SOW), Section 1.1.4 states “Compliance with Optional Service Bulletins will be the contractor’s choice and if complied with will be at the Contractor’s expense. If the FAA decides to incorporate an Optional Service Bulletin or other modification, the FAA may elect to do so at its own expense with the consent of the contractor.”
Also in the SOW, Section 8.12.10, it requires all applicable manufacturer recommended airframe/system Service Bulletins to be installed.
Please confirm that recommended/optional Service Bulletins are not required to be installed by the contractor.
Per SOW Section 1.1.4, compliance with Optional Service Bulletins will be the contractor’s choice and if complied with will be at the Contractor’s expense. If the FAA decides to incorporate an Optional Service Bulletin or other modification, the FAA may elect to do so at its own expense with the consent of the contractor. (Per SOW Section 8.12.10, the contractor is responsible for all applicable manufacturer recommended airframe/system Service Bulletin maintenance items as installed.)
| Q10 |
| SOW, Page 13 – section A.1.1.5 |
In the Statement of Work, Appendix A, Section A.1.1.5, it appears that there are sections missing or the line items were mislabeled. Can the Government please confirm that correct numbering and that no requirements are missing?
A.1.1.5 Lavatory: Enclosed, aft, with externally serviceable flushing toilet and vanity sink with temperature controlled water.
A.1.4.6.1 Interior Cabinetry and Refreshment Center.
A.1.4.6.2 Six 110 VAC outlets to operate various personal electronic devices: four in the cabin, one each in the cockpit and lavatory.
This was mislabeled. No requirements were missing.
| Q11 |
| SOW, Page Pages 5, 6 and 7 |
In the Statement of Work, Section 4.4 documents the technical publication requirements. There is no requirement for APU manuals to include the maintenance manual and illustrated parts catalog. Does the FAA require the contractor to include APU manuals in their bid?
Yes, the APU maintenance manuals should be included in the bid. (All manuals belonging to the airplane should be included.)
| Q12 |
| SOW |
| Would the government consider an aircraft type if the same performance and operating specifications were met? |
| The Government is NOT willing to accept a replace type of Aircraft at this time. |
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