Updated - AFM Solicitation Questions and Responses.docx

1. Reference PWS Paragraph 3.1.2.1: Two AMOPS personnel will be on-duty during scheduled opening hours Monday through Friday and Sunday to provide AM services required by the PWS. It then states that it "May be reduced to one body on duty if prior coordinated and approved by the AOF/CC and FC". AFI 13-204v3 (para.16.2.2) does state that the AOF/CC is delegated the authority to waive the shift staffing requirement to one qualified AMOS/AMSL on duty "during mid-shifts, low flying periods or airfield quiet hours .... " HOWEVER, Para. 16.2.4. further clarifies that shift staffing waivers do not apply to contract locations.

Question: Can the SP request a staffing waiver during mid-shifts, low flying periods or airfield quiet hours?

· No, In accordance with (IAW) (AFI 13-204 vol. 3, para 16.2.4.) shift staffing waivers do not apply to contract locations.

Question: Is the SP required to have two (2) AMOPs at the counter at all times, irrespective of shift, low flying periods or quiet hours?

· Yes, IAW (AFI 13-204 vol 3, para 16.2.1.) During airfield operating hours, at least two qualified AM personnel will be on duty to support flying operations and airfield activities.

1. PWS Para 3.2.3.7 states that the SP, as the AMOM, shall ensure the AM OPS section has a recording device for communications between AMOPS and Control Tower, RAPCON or GCA facility, CP, FD, Security Forces, etc.

Question: Since the recording capability is a long-standing AFI requirement, I would presume that Sheppard already has some kind of recording system in place, can you please identify the system in use?

· Sheppard currently has a system in place and in use with recording capability.