70Z03818QB2000003_-_Q&A.doc

70Z03818QB2000003 – Amendment 1

Solicitation 70Z03818QB2000003 Q&A Q) Is there a Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) or component review diagram for the parts on this solicitation?

A) No. There is not a CMM or component review diagram available for USCG to distribute. The repair procedures are proprietary to Airbus Helicopters France and are not subject for distribution.

Q) Is it allowable for an offeror to submit a quote and manage with an approved vendor?

A) Yes. Note that if a small business submits a quote with a large business as its subcontractor, the small business is considered large for not providing more than 50% of the services and must complete a subcontracting plan per the solicitation requirements.

Q) The Rilsan coating requirement is not part of the Airbus MRV Overhaul/Repair. Does USCG have a written Rilsan repair procedures or any approved vendors of Rilsan coating?

A) No. USCG does not have a Rilsan repair procedure. This is one of the requirements that is to be provided by an offeror per SOW section 3.1.1 of the solicitation. USCG also does not have a list of approved Rilsan coating vendors.

Q) Is it necessary to have performed past repair and overhaul of specific part numbers as listed in the SOW, for a government or commercial customer, in order to comply with the past performance as listed in the terms and conditions?

A) No. Relevant past performance history is detailed as performing Drive Shaft repair services as stated in the solicitation to other government and/or commercial entities. It is not limited specifically to the part numbers identified in this requirement.