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| Document: | Page | Section | Description | Question/Error | Answer |
| Solicitation | 6 | 6 | Ordering Period Dates | The 6-Mo Extension should be 01 Feb 32 - 31 Jul 32 | Corrected |
| Solicitation | 12 | 9 | Phase-In: USA JBA, MD C-37A/B | Paragraph references Sec. 1.9 and 4.1.2.2 in the PWS but these sections do not exist. | Removed 1.9 and corrected 4.1.2.2 to 4.1.2 |
| Solicitation | 12 | 50 | Program Management: USAF C-37 | Paragraph references Sec. 1.9 and 4.1.2.2 in the PWS but these sections do not exist. | Removed 1.9 and corrected 4.1.2.2 to 4.1.2 |
| Solicitation | 30 | X500 – X599 | Flying Hours: USAF C-37B Fleet | Can the Government clarify that Contractor shall be paid based on the actual flying hours not the average number of fleet hours flown? |
| Header references C-37B but the verbiage discusses C-37A. | Confirmed, the Contractor will be paid based on actual flying hours not the average number of fleet hours flown. Flying Hours CLINs have been updated. See revised Draft Appendix G and Solicitation | |||||
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.239-7018 - SUPPLY CHAIN RISK | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not for acquisition of information technology, whether acquired as a service or as a supply, that is a covered system, is a part of a covered system, or is in support of a covered system, as defined at 239.7301. | This clause cannot be removed. IAW, 239.7301 Definitions -Covered item of supply means an item of information technology that is purchased for inclusion in a covered system, and the loss of integrity of which could result in a supply chain risk for a covered system. Covered system means a national security system, as that term is definied at 44 US 3552(b) (see 10 USC 3252). It is any information system including any telecomunications system, used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of the agency - 1(the function, operation, or use of which - (i) involves intelligence activities; (ii) involves cryptologic activities related to national security; (iii) involves command control military forces; (iv) involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon system or weapons systems; or (v) is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions (2) is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been authorized under criteria established by an EO or Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national security or foreign policy. As a weapon system, the C-20/C-37 platform qualifies as a covered system under the definition. Further, several discrete systems within the platform are also covered systems under this definition, including the mission communications suite (MCS), LAIRCM/DIRCM, flight data recorder (FDR). | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.203-10 - Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. | 3.104-9 states in solicitations that exceed the SAT, other than those for commercial products or services insert the clause at 52.203-10. REMOVED | |
| Solicitation | 112 | FAR/DFARS | 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts | Not listed as clause applicable in commercial contracts per 48 C.F.R. 12.301. | This clause cannot be removed. IAW 4.1705 The CO shall insert the clause for Indefinite Delivery contracts where one or more orders issued are expected to each meet or exceed thresholds at 4.1703(2) reporting is required according to the following thresholds: (ii) all fixed price service contracts awarded and orders issued according the following: (C) Awarded or issued in GY 2016, and subsequent years, with an estimated total value of $500K or greater | |
| Solicitation | 114 | FAR/DFARS | 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. | This clause cannot be removed. IAW 22.1006 (a)(1) The CO shall insert the clause in solicitations except as stated in (a)(2)(i)(A) the solicitation includes the provision 52.222-48 exception from application of the Service Contract Labor Standards statute to contracts for maintenance, callibration, or repair of certain equipment (not including aircraft). Further, according to GAO, the Department of Labor contends that the act applies to all contracts as well as any contract specification whose principle purpose is to provide services through the use of service employees. | |
| Solicitation | 114 | FAR/DFARS | 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. | Used with 52.222-42 for multiple year contracts exceeding SAT. See above | |
| Solicitation | 115 | FAR/DFARS | 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial of the shelf (COTS) products/services. | This clause cannot be removed. IAW 22.1803, the clause shall be inserted in all solicitations and contracts that exceed $150K except for (c ) (4) Commercial services that are (1) part of the purchase of a COTS item (or an item that would be COTS, but for minor modifications); (ii) Performed by the COTS provider; and (iii) Are normally provided for that COTS team. This exception is the closest that would apply; however, the Commercial Services on this contract are not part of the purchase of a COTS item. They are stand alone commercial services applicable to a commercial deritiave aircraft. This exception does not apply. | |
| Solicitation | 113 | FAR/DFARS | 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not for refrigeration equipment, Air conditioning equipment, clean agent fire suppression systems (inlduing aircraft fire-supression systems), any other manufactured end products that may contain or be manufactured with ozone-depleting substances. Noted in 48 C.F.R. 12.301 | IAW 23.804 (a) Except for contracts for supplies that will be delivered outside the United States and its outlying areas, or contracts for services that will be performed outside the United States and its outlying areas, insert the following clauses: (1) 52.223-11. | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.223-17 - Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not for service contracts that use EPA-designated items.Noted in 48 C.F.R. 12.301 | IAW 23.406 (e) Insert the clause at 52.223-17, Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated items in Service and Construction Contracts, in service or construction solicitations unless the contract will not involved the use of EPA-designated items. EPA's Comprehensive Guideline (CPG) Program list of products includes two applicable categories including Transportation Products - channelizers, delineators, flexible delineators, etc. and Vehicular Products including engine coolants, rebuilt vehicular parts, re-refined lubricating oils, retread tires. REMOVED | |
| Solicitation | 113 | FAR/DFARS | 52.223-9 - Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial of the shelf (COTS) products/services nor does this contract use EPA-designated items.Noted in 48 C.F.R. 12.301 | REMOVED | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not for the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish an agency function | IAW 24.104 When the design, development or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish an agency function, the contracting officer shall insert the clause. REMOVED, IT IS NOT REQUIRED | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.224-2 Privacy Act | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not for the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish an agency function | Same as above. REMOVED IT IS NOT REQUIRED | |
| Solicitation | 113 | FAR/DFARS | 52.224-3 Privacy Training | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not for the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals is required to accomplish an agency function. Additionally, the CLS contract does not require contractor employess to enter PII on agency systems. | IAW 24.302 (a) The contracting officer shall isert the clause Privacy Training in solicitations and contracts when on behalf of the agency, contractor employees will (1) have access to a system of records, (2) create, collect, use, process, store, maintain, disseminate, disclose, dispose, or otherwise handle personnally identifiable information or (3) deisgn, develop, maintain, or operate a system of records. | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this is a DoD commercial solicitation that already contains DFARS 252.227-7015 - Technical Data - Commercial Products and Commercial Services and both clauses are not necessary | IAW 27.409 (a) Generally a contract should contain only one data rights clause. However, where more than one is needed, the contract should distinguish the portion of contract performance to which each pertains. (b)(1) insert the clause in solicitation s and contracts if it is contemplated that data will be produced, furnished or acquired under special works. Government prefers to keep this clause. It is not prohibited for a commercial contract | |
| Solicitation | 119 | FAR/DFARS | 52.232-1 Payments. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. | This clause is in the Contractor's best interests, even though it is generally for non-commercial purchases. It allows partial payments upon request by the contractor. | |
| Solicitation | 75 | FAR/DFARS | 52.246-11 Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation seeks FAA quality standards, which provide the quality requirements applicable to aircraft maintenance. | This clause cannot be removed. 46.411 Higher Level contract quality requirement - a contracting officer shall insert the clause at 52.246-11 in solicitations and contracts when the inclusion of a higher level contract quality requirement is necessary. See 46.202-4. Requiring compliance with higher level quality solicitations and contracts for complex or critical items or when technical requirements of the contract require control of such things as design, work operations, in-process controlls, testing, and inspection or attention to such factors as organization, planning, work instructions, documents, control, and advanced metrology. See 46.203 for technically complex items - (a) Technical description - Contract items may be technically classified as commercial or military-federal. (b) Complexity - (1) Complex items have quality characterics not wholly visitble in the end item for which contractual conformance must be established progressively through precise management, tests, and controls. (c) Criticality - (1) A critical application is one in which the fialure of th eitem could injure personnel or jeopardize a vital agency mission. | |
| Solicitation | 114 | FAR/DFARS | 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. | REMOVED | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.225-7009 Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial of the shelf (COTS) products/services and this solicitation does not contain 252.22-7001. | IAW 225.7003-5 (a)(2) use the clause at 252.225-7009 in solicitations and contracts including those using FAR Part 12 procedures for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services that (i) exceed the SAT and (ii) require delivery of any of the following items or components of the follow items if such items or components contain specialty metals (A) Aircraft. This clause is not prohibited for use by DFARS. | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. | IAW 225.1101 (e ) Use the clause at 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry, instead of the clause at FAR 52.225-8. Do not use the clause for acquisitions of supplies that will not enter the customer territory of the United States. The clause is not prohibited for use in commercial contracts. | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements | Will the Gov. remove this clause using the Exception at 25.401(3)? | The clause is not prohibited for use in commercial contracts | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.227-7027 Deferred Ordering of Technical Data or Computer Software. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. | Prescription under parent topic 227.7103 - Other than commercial products, commercial services, or commercial processes. Removed | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.244-7001 Alternate I Contractor Purchasing System Administration. (Alternate I) | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation does not contain 52.244-2 and 252.246-7007 is not applicable to commercial products. | Government is not precluded from using this clause for a commercial contract | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.246-7004 Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not to construct, repair, maintain or operate a facility for the DoD. | Government believes this clause applies due to MOB Maintenance working in DoD facilities. | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.246-7007 Contractor Counterfeit Electronic Part Detection and Avoidance System | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation for a commericial service and this clause does not apply to commercial products/services. 252.246-7008 applies to commercial contracts and is already contained within this solicitation. | Government is not precluded from using this clause for a commercial contract | |
| Solicitation | 145 | FAR/DFARS | 252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not for the acquisition for information technology of a national security "covered system" as defined by 44 USC 3553(b) | See item 7 above; also 239.7306 (a) insert this provision in all solicitations including Part 12 for information technology, whether acquired as a service or as a supplym that is a covered system, is part of a covered system,or is in support of a covered system as defined at 239.7301. | |
| Solicitation | 128 | FAR/DFARS | 252.209-7002 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation already lists 52.204-7 Alternate I, so 252.209-7002 should not be listed. | Removed | |
| Solicitation | 119 | FAR/DFARS | 52.227-19 Commercial Computer Software License. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as the commercial service contractor cannot alter commercial computer software licenses and would need to rely on the Gov. to obtain special licenses from commercial computer software manufacutures. | Government is including this clause to cover use of aircraft data tracking software required by the contract | |
| Solicitation | 114 | FAR/DFARS | 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements | Will the Gov. remove this clause as the Solicitation does not contain 52.229-11 | Added 52.229-11 | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this is a DoD commercial solicitation that already contains DFARS 252.227-7015 - Technical Data - Commercial Products and Commercial Services and both clauses are not necessary | See answer to item 19 above | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.227-18 Rights in Data-Existing Works. | Will the Gov. remove this clause as this solicitation is not exclusively for the acquisition, without modification, of existing audiovisual and similar works per 27.409(f) | Agree - appear this clause can be removed | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.249-1, Alternate I - Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). | Alternate I is used for contracts for dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements. Also, 52.249-1 is for contracts under the SAT. The contract should use 52.249-2. | Updated to 52.249-2 | |
| Solicitation | 143 | FAR/DFARS | 252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Certification. Dec | Acquisition.gov has JUNE 2023 update | Now has SEP 2023 update | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. | PWS 2.18.9 has Dec 2019. PWS C37 PPP p.32 (no date) | Date removed from PWS; current version (Jan 2023) is applicable | |
| Solicitation | 111 | FAR/DFARS | 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. | Appendix C p. 13 has Subcontracts for Commerical Items and Commercial Components JAN 2021 | Updated to 2023 | |
| Solicitation | 130 | FAR/DFARS | 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Dec 2022 | 52.212-3 Alternate I (OCT 2014) is referenced in Solicitation on p.131 whereas 52.212-3 (Dec 2022) is referenced on p.119. | Should be Alternate I (SEP 2023) | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. | Appendix C p. 13 has 52.212-4 IAW FAR 12.302(d) Indemnification of Government Assets Sept 2015 | Updated to Dec 2022 | |
| Solicitation | 110 | FAR/DFARS | 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. | PWS 2.8 (No Alternate II listed) | Added reference to Alternate II | |
| Solicitation | 125 | FAR/DFARS | 5352.242-9001 Common Access Cards (CAC) for Contractor Personnel Oct 2019 | Acquisition.gov has JUNE 2023 update | Most recent update is Jul 2023 | |
| Solicitation | 124 | FAR/DFARS | 5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations Oct 2019 | Acquisition.gov has JUNE 2023 update | Most recent update is Jul 2023 | |
| Safety Appendix C | All | All | Safety Appendix | Can the Government clarify that the Safety Appendix is only applicable to MOBs? | This requirement is applicable to MOBs as well as depot facilities. The elements of the safety plan state as applicable and call out while performing duties under FAR Part 91 and 145 as addressed by the FAA. As depots are operating under those FAR this requirement is applicable. | |
| Appendix I | 6 | Annex 2 | HVA Repair On-time Delivery Incentive (sic) Process | Can the Gov please clarify that the on-time delivery evaluation criteria is calculated in working days? | Appendix I states that days are measured in calendar days | |
| Appendix D | A025 | Production Manufacturer Approval (PMA) Parts Usage Report | As FAA SAIB NE-08-40 affirms that PMA parts are as good or better than OEM, can the Gov. remove the requirement for a parts usage report or provide an explanation for this requirement? | The title is correct according to A025 |
The report requires the contractor to provide information for PMA parts not specifically identified in the appropriate aircraft IPC to ensure awareness of what parts are installed on our fleet. This information will be valuable if, for instance, a recall or product information is released concerning the part but it isn't identified anywhere for us to know to review.
| Appendix G | Line 35 | Should say X056 | This line has been revised | ||
| Appendix G | x100 – x109 | Subscriptions | Evaluation Quantity should be number of aircraft multiplied by the no. of months per option period. [Columns P – W] | Corrected on most recent update | |
| Appendix G | X413 | AC Serial No. should be 5592 | Corrected on most recent update | ||
| Appendix G | X4XX – X4XX | Engine O&A CLINs and evaluation quantity missing | Added eval quantity for all items on most recent draft Appendix G | ||
| Appendix G | X510 | Should say C-37A | Corrected on most recent update | ||
| Appendix G | X500 – X599 | Flying Hours | Columns P – W evaluation quantity missing | Added eval quantity for all items on most recent draft Appendix G | |
| 2nd Draft RFP Appendix G Pricing Matrix | C20-C37 CLIN Pricing | Flying Hours- CLINs X500-X599 | Evaluation Quantities (i.e. flying hours) in columns P-W are not provided. | Will the Government please provide flying hour evaluation quantities for each year for all flying hour CLINs to assure all bidders are estimating the same quantity of flying hours? | Added eval quantity for all items on most recent draft Appendix G |
| Appendix G | X600 – X744 | Inspections | Columns P – W evaluation quantity missing | Added eval quantity for all items on most recent draft Appendix G | |
| 2nd Draft RFP Appendix G Pricing Matrix | C20-C37 CLIN Pricing | C-20G Inspections - CLINs X600-X657 | Evaluation Quantities (i.e. inspection occurrences) in columns P-W are not provided. | Will the Government please provide C-20G inspection occurrences for each year for all C-20G inspection CLINs to assure all bidders are estimating the same quantity of inspection occurrences? | Added eval quantity for all items on most recent draft Appendix G |
| 2nd Draft RFP Appendix G Pricing Matrix | C20-C37 CLIN Pricing | C-37A Inspections - CLINs X700-X724 | Evaluation Quantities (i.e. inspection occurrences) in columns P-W are not provided. | Will the Government please provide C-37A inspection occurrences for each year for all C-37A inspection CLINs to assure all bidders are estimating the same quantity of inspection occurrences? | Added eval quantity for all items on most recent draft Appendix G |
| 2nd Draft RFP Appendix G Pricing Matrix | C20-C37 CLIN Pricing | C-37B Inspections - CLINs X725-X743 | Evaluation Quantities (i.e. inspection occurrences) in columns P-W are not provided. | Will the Government please provide C-37B inspection occurrences for each year for all C-37B inspection CLINs to assure all bidders are estimating the same quantity of inspection occurrences? | Quantities for all CLINs added on most recent version of Appendix G |
| 2nd Draft RFP Appendix G Pricing Matrix | C20-C37 CLIN Pricing | Inspections Common to All C-37s - CLINs X745-X761 | Evaluation Quantities (i.e. inspection occurrences) in columns P-W are not provided. | Will the Government please provide all common C-37s inspection occurrences for each year for all common C-37s inspection CLINs to assure all bidders are estimating the same quantity of inspection occurrences? | Quantities for all CLINs added on most recent version of Appendix G |
| Appendix G | X800 – X920 | Modifications | Columns P – W evaluation quantity missing | Quantities for all CLINs added on most recent version of Appendix G | |
| Appendix G | X900 | Labor | Only have one line for labor (need multiple lines for different disciplines and wage type) |
| Recommended Additions to Comply With PWS: | ||||
| X900 | Over and Above | |||
| Labor rates - | ||||
| Maintenance Fixed hourly Rate | ||||
| Maintenance - Overtime Rate | ||||
| Maintenance - Premium Rate | ||||
| Engineering - Fixed hourly Rate | ||||
| Engineering - Overtime Rate | ||||
| Engineering - Premium Rate | ||||
| Field Team - Fixed hourly Rate | ||||
| Field team - Overtime Rate | ||||
| Field team - Premium Rate | ||||
| Pilot - Fixed hourly Rate | ||||
| Pilot - Overtime Rate | ||||
| Pilot - Premium Rate | Updated with most recent verson | |||
| Appendix G | X901 – X917 | Dollar values not needed at this time as they will be negotiated, and unit of measure is LO not Rate |
| Recommend using the term TBN | See updated version of Appendix G | |||||
| Appendix G | X918 – X920 | Please define the term “Specialized Maintenance Rate.” | Specialized Maintenance Rate is how defined in CLIN X900 description on 1449. | |||
| Appendix G | All | All | Rates tab | Rates tab is not correctly mapping to the applicable CLIN Pricing tab. |
| Recommend that the Government review the Excel formula and how it is being mapped back to the CLIN tab or remove the rates tab as it is subject negotiation. | Rates tab has been removed from Appendix G | |||||
| Attachment 9 | All | Header | Header should state Attachment 9 and is missing Pt. Mugu in the MOB listing | Header corrected to read Attachment 9 and NBVC was added as it was left out. | ||
| Attachment 9 | 5 | BSA - MCBH | Title Page | Title should state C-20 not C-37 | Correct Title should read C-20 as there are no C-37s at this location | |
| Attachment 9 | 15 | NAF Washington | De-icing basket operator should be included like the other BSAs (see p. 11 of Attachment 9) | Operator was left off and now has been added | ||
| Attachment 9 | 15 | NAF Washington | Labor support should reference Navy FRC 89 LG tire and PMEL | Navy FRC was missed, corrected now | ||
| Attachment 9 | 17 | USCG | BSA at DCA | Additional support to match other BSAs is needed at DCA to include: |
• Access to labor support from 89 LG tire and battery shops.
• Tire and battery shop will comply with C-37 maintenance requirementsand storage of spares ready for aircraft installation
• Office administrative conference, shop, hazardous material, and storage space of
• Hanger and shop spaces to be equipped with dehumidified compressed air, standard utilities, lavatory access, two (2) Class “C” telephone lines and two (2) Class “A” telephone lines.
• Storage/HAZMAT/supply room
• Haz-Mat storage containers: two (2) 60"flammable lockers.
• Access to a base hangar, on a non-interference basis, capable of supporting wing tank entry (confined space entry). Contractor to comply with applicable base confined space safety requirements. If available, Contractor will be afforded use and training of existing entry equipment, respirators, Oxygen LEL testing devices, etc. Mail pick-up and delivery
• Permanently assigned personnel or subcontractor personnel will be provided access to base/airfield bus and taxi service
• Permanently assigned personnel or subcontractor personnel will be provided with permanent base/airfield pass and identification, private vehicle registration, and parking
• Flight line vehicle pass will be provided for the Contractor’s owned/operated vehicle
• Flight line training will be provided for the Contractor’s operating vehicle
• Hanger, office, and other spaces will be afforded fire protection, safety, and security services which are available on JBA
• Base club and recreational facility privileges are requested for Contractor personnel, GS-12 status for supervisory personnel and GS-11 status for all other Contractor and subcontractor personnel.
| Need additional support for BSA at DCA | USCG maintains it's own BSA separate from this contract and works with the FAA for their requirements at this location. | |||||
| C-20 C-37 Parts Usage Data 2019-2022 | 2020 C-20 C37 MOB Parts Usage file | MOB Parts Usage | MOB Parts Usage | looking through the parts usage data provided the 2020 year shows to have almost twice as much usage as the other years. Will the government provide an explaination as to why there seems to be a higher use in the year 2020? | Parts usage data provided for 2020 was skewed due to the divestment of GFP inventory. The program sent many parts/items to DRMO, Abandon in Place, and/or to other agencies which inflated the parts usage numbers. These items will be removed from the MOB Parts Usage document prior to final RFP release. | |
| C-20 C-37 Parts Usage Data | C-20 C37 MOB Parts Usage file | MOB Parts Usage | MOB Parts Usage | Will the government provide an ownership key for the for the abbreviations in the parts usage reports? | Ownership key added to all Parts Usage listings: |
C = Commercial G= Government
| PWS | 2 | 1 | Table 1.1 | Can the Government consider expanding the chart to include Engine Hours and Cycles, as this would be a quick reference tool? | A stand alone document will be added to the library reflecting the forcasted hours from each service, entitled Projected Flying Hours_Fleet |
| PWS | 4 | 1.3 | Revision of Services | Can the Government confirm that it prefers potential bidders estimate the likely ocurrance of short term reassignments, as defined in PWS 1.3, and factor this estimate into the overall fleet cost per flying hour instead of allowing an O&A adjustment to the particular aircraft that receives a short term reassignment? | Any revision of assigned aircraft will be preceded by a Request for Proposal detailing the proposed reassignment and allowing the Contractor to submit a price proposal. Adjustments shall not apply for a single aircraft for less than three months or two or more for over 45 days of reassingment. |
| PWS | 5 | 1.7.1 | Partial CLS - USAF JBA | Multiple sections of the PWS are not within the capabilities of the winning bidder as they apply to records, processes, documentation, procedures, maintenance standards, etc. that are performed by a 3rd party maintainer. Can the Government revise the verbiage of Sec. 1.7 to state that PWS sections 2.3, 2.4.3, 2.9, 2.10, 2.12.2, 2.14, 2.18, 2.19, 2.26, 3.11, 3.12, 4.2, 4.4 – 4.9, and 4.11 do not apply to Partial CLS USAF aircraft located at JBA? | The PWS 1.7.1 states what will and won't apply to partial CLS USAF aircrafts and no change is needed to verbiage. |
| PWS | 5 | 1.7.2 | Partial CLS - USCG | Is the reference to PWS 3.153.15 supposed to be 3.15? | Yes, reference was entered in as a typo and corrected |
| PWS | 6 | 1.8.1.2 | Other Delays | Should the first sentence state that the COR will coordinate "with the ACO/PCO" instead of coordinate "on and the ACO/PCO"? | Accepted and changed |
| PWS | 11 | 2.10.1 | Contractor Travel Over and Above | Paragraph has "DFARS 52.217-7028" which should be corrected to "DFARS 252.217-7028" | Yes, reference was entered in as a typo and corrected |
| PWS | 14 | 2.13.4 | Program Management Review | The PWS does not mention where PMR is to be held. Are we to assume for FFP purposes that this should take place and be priced in OKC? | PWS reference 2.13.4 as language has been updated to reflect intentions. |
The Contractor shall conduct and host an annual Program Management Review (PMR) and associated meetings/ working groups at a facility in or near Oklahoma City, OK, or at the contractor or depot locations, unless an alternate location is otherwise authorized and agreed to by the PCO.
| PWS | 15 | 2.14.1 | Quality Program Requirements | Given that AS9100 is a manufacturing standard, can the Gov please clarify whether it intended to identify AS9110, which is the QMS for service type work, as the applicable standard? | Government has revised the language to include both as a way for Offeror's to show compliance. |
| PWS | 20 | 2.19.1 | Personnel/Property Safety | Can the Gov please confirm that the requirements of this section are not applicable to work performed at depots? | This requirement should be accomplish at depot facilities. The Contractor should be following guidances to protect USGOV property and personnel |
| PWS | 22 | 2.21 | Technical Services | Can the Gov. clarify that the requirement to deliver engineering drawings and data is limited to those created under the contract. | Accepted and changed |
| PWs | 22 | 2.21.1 | Technical Data Availability | Will the Gov. assist the Contractor, if necessary, in obtaining authorization to access technical data to aircraft systems owned by third party vendors, including the MCS? | The Contractor is required to obtain and maintain OEM propritary data license agreement(s) from third party vendors, including the MCS. The Government will assist access authorization as necessary, by confirming winning offeror and their need to access technical data for CLS contract performance. |
| PWS | 24 | 2.23 | Original Equipment Manufacturer Agreements | Does the Government already have agreements with the various OEMs that are part of this Solicitation and can these agreements be utilized by the Contractor in connection with the contract? | No, USGOV does not have any priced agreements in place. The Government has received assurances that Gulfstream and Rolls Royce will cooperate with the awardee of this acquisition. No discussion has taken place with L3H. It will be the winning Contractor's responsibility to negotiate priced agreements for technical data with all applicable OEMs. |
| PWS | 27 | 3.2.1 | Partially Mission Capable - Supply | For PMCS evaluation, will the Government consider the three aircraft located at Hickam AFB, HI as one fleet instead of a Navy fleet consisting of a single aircraft and Air Force fleet of two aircrafts? | No, PMCS evaluation will not consolidate USAF/Navy aircraft at Hickam. Each Service maintains a discrete PMCS requirement. |
| PWS | 27 | 3.2.2 | Non-Mission Capable - Supply | For NMCS evaluation, will the Government consider the three aircraft located at Hickam AFB, HI as one fleet instead of a Navy fleet consisting of a single aircraft and Air Force fleet of two aircrafts? | No, PMCS evaluation will not consolidate USAF/Navy aircraft at Hickam. Each Service maintains a discrete PMCS requirement. |
| PWS | 29 | 3.5.2 | Contractor Furnished Property | In light of the considerable costs impacts to the cost per flying hour, and the contractual requirements of other maintainers to furnish property in support of their contracts, can the Government clarify the language of 3.5.2 to state that the Contractor is not required to provide special tools and equipment to partial CLS sites? | No, USGOV's intent is to be able to provide special tools and equipment to partial CLS sites as determined by PO on a case by case basis. |
| PWS | 30 | 3.6 | Support Equipment - 1st Paragraph | As some branches want tools and SE located at the hangar, can the Gov. remove the requirement to store SE only within the physical boundaries of the COMBS? | Accepted and changed |
| PWS | 30 | 3.6 | Support Equipment - 2nd Paragraph | Given that the term "other required security mesasures" introduces undefined scope in the PWS, can the Gov please remove this statement or clarify that it will be on an O&A basis? | Section language was updated to reflect actual security measures |
| PWS | 36 | 3.14.1 | Mission Communication System Parts - USAF | As a large number of parts within the MCS system are the responsibility of the original installer, can the Gov. include the following verbiage after the Attachment 10 Parenthesis: “or the system was installed by another contractor”? | Attachment 10 lists the USAF MCS parts supported by the original installer. The Contractor will not be responsible for supply support of those items. The Government intends to update Attachment 10 USAF MCS parts list as necessary when upgrades/modifications occur. |
| PWS | 37 | 4.1 | Maintenance Documentaiton - 1st Paragraph | As the AFI and the DAFI are not applicable to aircraft maintained in accordance with FAA regulations, can the Gov. revise the language of 4.1 to reference 14 CFR 91.43 instead? | No change to AFI and DAFI; USGOV has a requirement to maintain aircrafts in such a manner |
| PWS | 37 | 4.1 | Maintenance Documentaiton - 2nd Paragraph | As the 89th MXG maintenance provider is responsible for the logbook entries for the aircrafts it maintains, can the Government revise the verbiage of this paragraph to state, "The Contractor shall update the aircraft logbooks for the aircraft it maintains IAW FAA regulations. . . "? | The Contractor is responsible for aircraft logbook entries for the aircraft it maintains. The Contractor is also responsible for logbook entries for work performed while an aircraft is in their possession regardless of who is the MOB provider. |
| PWS | 38 | 4.1.1 | Computerized Maintenance Program - 1st Paragraph | As the aircraft contain various systems installed by different entitites, can the Government revise the verbiage of 4.1.1 to state, "The Contractor shall enter complete part number and S/N data to include hardware modifications, software modification levels, and load status – except for systems installed by another contractor"? | The Contractor is responsible for entering complete part number and S/N to include hardware modifications, software modification level and load status for work accomplished by the Contractor. The Contractor is still responsible for entering USAF JBA data into CMP as outlined in PWS 4.1.2 |
| PWS | 38 | 4.1.1 | Computerized Maintenance Program - 2nd Paragraph | As the successful contractor can only be responsible for the configuration data on the aircraft that it maintains, can the Government revise the language of 4.1.1 to state, "The Contractor shall ensure all completed maintenance and configuration data for the aircraft it maintains is entered in CMP ..."? | The USGOV has reviewed this section and believes it is worded properly and no need to change |
| PWS | 38 | 4.1.2 | Joint Base Andrews Maintenance Data | As this paragraph only applies to USAF aircraft only, can the Government clarify the title to state, "Joint Base Andrews USAF Maintenance Data"? | Government concurs, change to wording in PWS applied. |
| PWS | 38 | 4.1.2 | Joint Base Andrews Maintenance Data - Note | As this contract requires the use of CMP for records maintenance, can the Gov. revise the language of 4.1.2 to state, "The 89th MXG maintenance provider will enter Partial CLS aircraft maintenance data into IMDS CMP"? | T.O. 00-20-1 states aircraft maintenance documentation should be entered into IMDS/GO81 for USAF purposes which is currently being accomplished by 89th MXG. With the accomplishment of this they are fulfilling the need for entries into data system. The Contractor will need to extract the information from IMDS and enter into CMP as stated within PWS 4.1.2. |
| PWS | 38 | 4.2 | Maintenance Performance Requirements | As the successful contractor can only be responsible for the maintenance support for the aircraft that it maintains, can the Government revise the language of 4.2 to state, "The Contractor shall manage maintenance to adjust for changes in utilization rates for the aircraft it maintains"? | No change required, PWS 1.7.1 clarifies what paragraphs apply to Full or Partial CLS |
| PWS | 39 | 4.3 | Over and Above | As the successful contractor can only be responsible for the tasks for the aircraft that it maintains, can the Government revise the language of 4.3 to state, "The Contractor shall provide, labor, services, equipment, tools, facilities, and data to perform Over and Above maintenance tasks on aircraft it maintains when authorized in writing by the PCO/ACO."? | No change required, the Contractor could be required to perform one or any combination of the task as an Over and Above when authorized in writing by the PCO/ACO, as an example depot drop in maintanance is an area in which the Contracotr would be responsible for any of those listed items. |
| PWS | 39 | 4.4 | Maintenance Personnel | As the successful contractor can only be responsible for the maintenance personnel for the aircraft that it maintains, can the Government revise the language of 4.4 to state, "The Contractor shall provide skilled, experienced Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licensed personnel to meet Table 1-2 PerThe Contractor shall provide skilled, experienced Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) licensed personnel to meet Table 1-2 Performance Requirements on aircraft it maintains"? | Already stated in above partial section |
| PWS | 40 | 4.5.8 | Delayed Discrepancies | As the USAF is the only branch that uses AFTO 781K file, can the Gov. revise the language of 4.5.8 to state, "The Contractor shall ensure Delayed Discrepancies (DD) are properly documented in the AFTO 781K file (USAF aircraft only)"? | Change accepted and added verbiage USAF aircraft only |
| PWS | 42 | 4.6.2 | Interior Repair | As requiring all MOB sites to be able to perform interior repair will dramatically increase the scope and price of the contract, and because interior repair is addressed in Paragraph 4.12.6 of the PWS, will the Government revise the verbiage of 4.6.2 to state, "The Contractor shall coordinate perform minor interior repairs of fabric, curtains, seat covers, carpeting, laminates, and glass, or any other improvement in support of Attachment 7 and IAW 4.12.16"? | The intent is to perform minor interior repairs between scheduled depots within MOB capability/manpower. This requirment is a continuation from current CLS contract and does not constitute an increase to scope. . |
| PWS | 42 | 4.7 | Pre-Flight and Post-Flight Activities | As de-icing is accomplished by base personnel at a number of MOBs, can the Government revise the verbiage of 4.7 to state, "The Contractor shall coordinate de-icing at the direction of the aircraft commander in accordance with BSA"? | Changed accomplish to coordinate |
| PWS | 43 | 4.11 and 4.11.1 | Deployment and Contract Field Teams and Contract Field Teams | Can the Gov. clarify whether this section applies to the 89th aircraft maintained by another contractor? | PWS deployment and CFT requirements are applicable to all covered aircraft to include the 89th aircraft. |
However, only the USN NC-20G at NBVC have forecasted deployments. No other Service is currently projecting any short or long term deployements for covered aircraft.
The 89th aircraft CFT requirements are typcially supported by the 89th maintenance contractor from JBA.. However their may be instances where the CLS contractor is required to dispatch CFT for 89th aircraft when imore advantageous due to location PWS 43 4.11.1 Contract Field Teams Will the Gov. change the language of this paragraph to match the rest of the PWS and allow certification of foreign authorities that have a bilateral agreement with the FAA? The Contractor will be able to use foreign authorities that have a bilateral agreement with the FAA. Language is included in this PWS section.
The Contractor can use foreign authorities that have a bilateral agreement with the FAA with prior authorization from PO on a case-by-case basis.
| PWS | 46 | 4.12.1 | Depot Maintenance Plan | As the successful contractor can only be responsible for the maintenance schedule for the aircraft that it maintains, can the Government revise the language of the second sentence in 4.12.1 to state, "The Contractor shall plan, schedule, and manage all aircraft maintenance (short and long term) and all depot visits to maximize aircraft availability for aircraft it maintains"? | No change required, the Contractor has the responsibility for providing a comprehensive plan. The PWS clairifies which airplanes belong to which sites and the Contractor will be required to build their plan as applicable. At the same time the Contractor shall work with the other maintainer to capture, schedule, and flow depot input requirements to the Governement as part of the DMP. |
| PWS | 53 | 4.16.2 | C-20 Engines | As C-20 engine reports are provided on the ESC contract, will the Gov. remove this requirement so as not to incur duplicative costs? | No change, USN would like to see this report provided under CLS PWS |
| PWS | 53 | 4.17 | Auxiliary Power Unit Maintenance | The last sentence in this paragraph should remove "aircraft" before APU and state, "All documents generated to return an APU to service shall be placed in the APU logbook." | Accepted and changed |
| PWS | 54 | 4.17.2 | C-20 Auxiliary Power Unit Maintenance | As C-20 engine reports are provided on the ESC contract, will the Gov. remove this requirement so as not to incur duplicative costs? | No change, USN would like to see this report provided under CLS PWS |
| PWS | 56 | 4.22 | Configuration Management | As the successful contractor can only be responsible for the configuration management of work it performs, can the Government a final sentence in the paragraph stating, "This paragraph does not apply to repairs and modifications completed by a third party maintainer"? | No change required, the Contractor is responsible for Configuration Management of the fleet. If repairs and modification are completed by a third party maintainer those modifications are required to be captured and updated in any applicable technical manual as needed. |
| 56 | 4.22.2 | Software Upgrades | As the successful contractor can only update CSO laptops in its possession, can the Government revise the verbiage of 4.22.2 to state, "The Contractor shall update all CSO laptops in its possession to include those configured with touch panel display emulator and scripts"? | The Contractor is responsible for CSO laptops they have in their possession. USAF laptops are maintained by third party contractor and the USA/USN laptops are maintained by the Contractor. | |
| PWS | 60 | 5.1.10.1 | Inventory Management System/Service Summary | There us some misplaced text that states, "Error! Reference source not found." | Values reentered into the fields |
| PWs | 64 | 6 | Service Summary | There us some misplaced text in the last two table lines that state, "Error! Reference source not found." | Values reentered into the fields |
| 44 | 4.11.2 | Deployment and Contract Field Teams and Contract Field Teams | some language for saying USAF and others not having a current requirements | Wording to be added to PWS: |
Note: The only known requirement at the time of writing the PWS is that of the USN NC-20G from NBVC
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