Questions_and_Responses_Regarding_the_F.docx

Questions and Responses Regarding the F-16 Aircraft Maintenance for Taiwan Air Force at Luke AFB

1. Is there a CBA in place and if so when it was last updated and how soon can it be provided for review?

Answer: Yes, there is a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in place. The CBA is valid from Feb 3, 2013 - Feb 4 2015. The CBA will be included in the Request for Proposal (RFP).

2. Does the USG provide fall restraint equipment along with PPE or is that the SP's responsibility?

Answer: It is the Service Provider's (SP) responsibility. The proposed language the USG intends to insert in the PWS under section 2.1.8.1. is: “The SP is solely responsible for compliance with the OSHA (Public Law 91-596), and the resulting standards, OSHA Standard 29 CFR 1910, 1926 and the required equipment for the protection of their employees.”

3. Does the USG replace old equipment or equipment damaged by normal wear and tear?

Answer: Yes, PWS reference 2.3.2.3., Equipment Accountability: “The SP shall be liable for loss or damage to Government-furnished property beyond fair wear and tear IAW the Government property clause of the contract.”

4. Can any historical information on cannibalizations be provided such as parts involved, man-hours expended, etc.?

Answer: This will be part of the RFP when it is released.

5. How much additional work has traditionally been performed in support of other F-16 aircraft for the 21FS?

Answer: In the current contract performance the USG added additional workload performing flyable storage of 2 Taiwan Test F-16. However, this is currently not relevant as a requirement in the current PWS or in the upcoming RFP.

6. Will we be permitted to view any of the work sites in order to accurately determine the lay of the land and inherent logistical requirements such as the number and type of vehicles needed etc?

Answer: All offerors will be able to tour all contractor controlled facilities during Industry Day. This should help all the offers determine their vehicle requirements. USG will not provide specific vehicle requirements but we will provide Government furnished vehicles in the applicable PWS attachment when the RFP is released.