Questions and Answers 6973GH-21-R-00094-0003_20210701.docx

6973GH-21-R-00094-0003 CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN PLUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Wording maybe incomplete in the last option in this section for leasing the A/C from Cessna Finance Corp.

See provision Third of amendment 0003, the wording has been updated.

Q2

SOW 1.1.2

Can you provide estimate cycles the aircraft will accomplish annually. Some maintenance cost are based on calendar, hourly and cycles. I only see the 500 hours of project use on 1st aircraft and 200 hours on the 2nd aircraft.

For maintenance based on calendar dates, follow the manufacturer’s Instructions for Continued Airworthiness. For hourly/cycle interval maintenance, comply as required.

FAA personnel will perform all routine maintenance at the Hangar 6 base (i.e., daily checks, cleaning interior and exterior, towing of aircraft from and into hangar at Hangar 6, servicing a low tire or strut, servicing aircraft oil, main and nose jacks, jack pads, general hardware, review and trouble-shooting discrepancies of pilots). The FAA will provide oil, compressed air. The contractor will provide any specialized test equipment for the aircraft. The FAA will provide FAA owned tug, aircraft tow bar, hydraulic mule, hydraulic service dispenser and Ground Power unit for the aircraft. The contractor is required to provide all provisioning/spare parts (avionics, HT components and conditioned components), needed for repairs and/or replacement, or pay the authorized aircraft service center (e.g., Citation Service Center) for those services/parts.

Q4

We understand the instructor pilot will need to attend indoc training per the FAA’s Part 135 certificate. However, will that pilot be required to train and check in accordance with the same training program? For example, will the pilot be required to complete a 135.293, 135.297 and 135.299 according to the FAA’s Part 135 certificate?

The instructor pilot(s) do not need to be trained under the Flight Program Operations 14 CFR Part 135 Air Operator Certificate. The instructor pilot(s) will not be conducting any checks (135.293, 135.297, or 135.299). The instructor pilot(s) will be conducting flight instruction under 14 CFR Part 61 for FAA flight crews to gain experience in the aircraft.

Due to the limited number of qualified Sovereign 680+ Instructor Pilots, will the Instructor Pilot need to be qualified under 135.338 specific to the Sovereign 680+ or would 135.338 qualifications on a Sovereign 680 be sufficient?

FAA Order 8900.1, Vol 5, Ch 2, Sect 19 does not currently show a difference between the CE-680 and CE-680+. However, the instructor pilot should be familiar with the G5000 avionics in the CE-680+.

Q7

Clarification Does the FAA have the following equipment at hangar 6 to perform maintenance? Will the FAA make available the equipment if needed by the Contractor required to make emergency repairs at Hangar 6?

Hydraulic Maintenance Platform, Wheel Dolly (CE), Tire Service Gauge (300 psi/21 bar) Hydraulic Power Unit, 54 Series (CE) Fuel Sample Test Tool Battery Charger/Analyzer (NiCad) Rectifier (28.5 vdc, 50 Hz) 50 ft input cable, dual output cables (CE) for FAA provided GPU Portable Cabin Pressure Test Unit, with Required Adapter Kit (Fits All) Potable Water Cart with Potable Water Coupling Replacement Bottle Oxygen Service Cart Certified Nitrogen Bottle with cart Lavatory Dump Coupling Plug Kit with Lavatory Service Unit Engine Oil Service Unit Aircraft Tug with Towbar and with Aircraft Attachment Head Main and nose Adapter Padw with nose and main jacks Hydraulic Reservoir Service Cart Engine Sling, Universal Engine Stand, Engine Compressor Washer

Yes, we can support the listed equipment for emergency maintenance performed by a contractor at hangar 6. We do prefer the contractor bringing their own equipment but we are flexible.

Need to add to the SOW:

The contractor is to provide their own equipment for maintenance performed by contractor personnel at hangar 6. In some instances it may be appropriate for the Contractor personnel to use FAA equipment for emergency repairs.

6973GH-21-R-00094-0001 CESSNA CITATION SOVEREIGN PLUS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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?

Page 56, section b.4 - From Section L - Page limitations must be treated as maximums. If exceeded, the excess pages will not be read or considered in the evaluation of the proposal. Each page will be counted except the following: blank pages, title pages, tables of contents, matrices, tabs, indexes, and glossaries.

Page 65, section 3.ii - From Section M - Page counts do not include front matter such as table of contents, list of figures, divider tab sheets, glossary, or cover pages. Attachments are included in page count, unless otherwise identified in section L.6(a) of this solicitation. If a hard copy is provided instead of electronic double-side printing will be counted as two (2) pages for each sheet

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

REVISED ANSWER: See amendment 0003, Q8 and Q9

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.

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?

REVISED ANSWER: Five maintenance personnel require the Initial Maintenance Training Course, as well as Avionics and Engine Run & Taxi Training.

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.

REVISED ANSWER: 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.) The language in 8.12.9 and 8.12.10 is accurate as written.

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.

REVISED ANSWER: This was mislabeled. No requirements were missing. The SOW has been updated on amendment 0003, which shows the correct numbering.

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?

REVISED ANSWER: Yes, the APU maintenance manuals should be included in the bid. All manuals belonging to the airplane must be included in the proposal and updated in accordance with SOW 4.4.

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