Questions and Answers Solicitation 70Z03827QL0000005 - A0002.pdf

70Z03827QL0000005

Amendment A0002 - Posted on October 29, 2026

Questions and Answers

Please Note: the Performance Work Statement has been updated with this amendment to add C-130 verbiage. This updated verbiage can be found under Section 2.0 in Sub-Section 2.2 and Note 3. Attachment

3 has been updated to reflect these updates.

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1. The PWS states the USCG cannot provide CN-235 OEM

Maintenance Manuals and they must be acquired directly from

Airbus Military.

Question: Given the proprietary and export-controlled nature of some

OEM aerospace data, will the

USCG provide an authorization letter or proof-of-contract to assist the awardee in procuring the CN-235

Structural Repair Manual and

LCM from Airbus Military?

USCG does not provide an authorization letter at this time.

2. The contractor is responsible for minor maintenance, but must notify the KO if discrepancies beyond minor maintenance are discovered.

Question: If structural damage or severe corrosion is discovered during the de-paint process that exceeds minor maintenance, what is the anticipated timeline for USCG disposition, and will the delivery schedule be formally adjusted to account for these delays?

This would be handled on a case-by-case basis, provided the contractor notified MRS

Engineering promptly of damage found.

3. The contractor must provide a warranty period for paint failures resulting from workmanship or application.

Question: Does the

Government require a specific minimum duration for the paint warranty (e.g., 1 year, 3 years), or is the offeror expected to propose their standard commercial warranty terms with their quotation?

Provide warranty with quote.

4. The PWS outlines Option 1

(Scuff sand/paint) and Option 2

(Full de-paint/paint).

Question: Will the

Government determine whether Option 1 or Option 2 is required at the time the individual delivery order is issued, or is the contractor expected to evaluate the aircraft upon arrival and recommend the appropriate option?

USCG will determine which option prior to aircraft delivery to contractor.

5. The contractor must dispose of all waste materials generated

IAW local and state EPA regulations.

Question: Will the contractor act as the sole generator of the hazardous waste on the disposal manifests, or will the

USCG require joint-signature/co-generator status for chemical waste removed from Government-owned aircraft?

The current contract is as sole generator.

6. Best commercial practices shall be performed to keep total paint thickness to a minimum, using 300 µm

(11.81 mils) as a goal.

Question: If the aircraft contains extensive existing composite repairs that require additional primer/surfacer to meet appearance standards, will the Government accept localized variances above the

300 µm thickness goal without penalty or rework?

This would be handled on a case-by-case basis based upon the severity of composite damage.

7. A USCG inspector will perform final inspection and acceptance at the contractor's site.

Question: The contractor must request the inspector 3 days in advance. Will the time awaiting the USCG inspector's arrival and inspection be counted against the contractor's

17-day turnaround time, or does the clock stop upon notification of completion?

USCG will ensure inspectors are on site for final inspection to be done in conjunction with final paint steps. 3 days of paint QA are included in the 17 day requirement.

8. The PWS mentions towing the aircraft back to the flight line for refueling.

Question: Does the

Government require the contractor's facility to have direct access to an active runway/flight line for fly-in/fly-out delivery, or will the aircraft be transported to the facility via other means?

Contractor’s facility must access an active runway that is capable of accommodating a

CN-235. Aircraft will only be delivered via fly-in/fly-out.

9. The contractor must have equipment to jack and weigh the HC-144 using load cells.

Question: Are there specific

USCG or FAA calibration frequency requirements for the load cells used for weighing the aircraft, or is adherence to the OEM's standard calibration schedule sufficient?

Load cells shall be calibrated IAW USCG schedule.

10. The USCG will provide estimated PDM progress dates to help the contractor plan.

Question: If the delivery of the aircraft to the contractor's facility is delayed by the

USCG due to operational requirements or PDM overruns, how will this impact the contractor's schedule block, and will equitable adjustments be permitted for facility idle time?

The current paint contractor works with the

USCG on schedule movements left and right. No monetary compensation.

11. The contractor must have an environmentally controlled paint facility and an approved quality system.

Question: Does the

Government require the submission of facility environmental control certifications, ISO/AS9100 certificates, and FAA Part 145 certificates as part of the initial proposal volume, or will these only be reviewed during a potential pre-award site visit?

USCG Engineering would prefer if those documents accompanied the initial proposal.

12. Is chemical stripping permitted for the HC-144 metallic structures covered by this requirement? Which maintenance instructions, OEM specifications or approved-material lists govern the selection of paint removers and subsequent surface treatments?

USCG Engineering does not specify which chemical paint stripper is used. USCG only requires that the timeline is met and no damage is done to the airframe during the process while adhering to the performance work statement.

13. Are paint removers, cleaners and pretreatments government-furnished, or is the contractor responsible for selecting and purchasing them subject to

Coast Guard approval?

Furnished by the contractor.

14. Where alternatives are permitted, what is the process for evaluating and approving a proposed paint remover, cleaner or pretreatment that is not already listed?

USCG Engineering does not specify which chemical paint stripper is used. USCG only requires that the timeline is met and no damage is done to the airframe during the process while adhering to the performance work statement.