Questions from Interested Parties 3.docx

Helicopter Maintenance Questions from Industry #3

A: The Government originally contemplated a period of performance end date in 2016 due to the possible transition of a replacement aircraft. Option VII was removed to comply with the original intent. Also, the basic period was previously only for the phase-in period. Currently, the basic period consists of the phase-in period and the first six months at full performance.

A: When the last part in a drawer is taken, a visible indicator is moved from green to red, and the part order information is passed to the Appropriate Air Force personnel.

A: No

A: No

A: Yes, unless there is a major problem and then it is sent to depot. - PWS ref. - 2.1.18. Perform troubleshooting, analysis, repairs, in-flight, and ground operational/leak checks on all aircraft systems IAW TOs, 1H-1(U)N-1, 1H-1(U)N-2-1, 1H-1(U)N-6, 1H-1(U)N-6CF-1 and TO1-1-300. The contractor shall provide maintenance personnel with functional expertise to fly on the aircraft during Functional Check Flight (FCFs).

A: Yes - PWS ref. - 2.1.5. Accomplish modifications directed by the System Program Offices (SPOs) on assigned aircraft and equipment. 2.1.35. Manage aircraft modifications in accordance with AFI 21-101, Chapter 1, Paragraph 1.13. 2.1.4. Support depot and/or contract field teams IAW workload agreements.

A: PWS ref - 5.5.3. GROUNDS MAINTENANCE. Police/clean grounds and provide snow removal equipment/supplies (i.e. shovels and salt) and remove snow at all CONUS sites within the contractor's area of responsibility IAW PWS Appendix 8.

A: The current contractor supports all non-powered AGE equipment. Maintenance for powered equipment is performed by the Air Force. - PWS ref. - 2.1.30. Maintain assigned AGE IAW technical data. Schedule maintenance beyond the shop/section repair capability with the local AGE shop. 2.1.30.1. Accomplish all preparation actions required for NDI inspections for non-powered AGE IAW NDI and AGE technical data.

A: The current AF personnel support 50 crewmembers now, but, that number could go as high as 60.

A: The AFE shop maintains 27 sets now and expects to receive an additional 15 sets in the next 3-4 months.

A: They do not have to be FAA certified, but need FAA or military experience. Certification refers to proof or documentation of experience. IAW Para 1.4.1 Ensure that all employees, prior to starting work, possess certification from a FAA certified institute or aircraft maintenance military training, which validates knowledge of aircraft practices and procedures.

A: The contractor is required to purchase and maintain their own Eddy Current Tester.

A: The solicitation requires offerors to provide termination costs on an annual basis only. Please disregard the Industry Day question that states termination costs will be provided quarterly.

A: 2% of total annual contract dollars. AFE can be subcontracted, but can not be calculated in the 2% small business subcontracting goal since it is part of an A76 study that may or may not be awarded.

Are contractor personnel required to wear Nomex® anytime they are flying on the helicopter? Please clarify.

A: Nomex must be worn for all flights.

A: The “L-5” is actually part of the title when we refer to “Attachment L-5” The “L” refers to Section L because it is one the items requested in Section L . When we state “Section J, Attachment L-5”, we are actually referring to “Section J, Attachment 14, L-5, Past Performance Transmittal Letter.” We apologize for the confusion. For the second part of the question, the headers on the attachments are incorrect. Atch 13, L-4 is the PP Client Authorization Letter and Atch 14, L-5 is the PP Transmittal Letter. Please disregard the headers on the two attachments.

FA2517-08-R-8001

13 Aug 2009

FA2517-08-R-8001

13 Aug 2009