FA302221Q0323 - Questions and Answers - 27 Aug 21.pdf

Aircrew Flight Equipment, Columbus AFB, MS

FA302221R0323 – Questions and Answers

*Updated as of 27 August 2021*

Q1 - On the Sam.gov website, attachment 3 is titled Provisions and Clauses – FA302221R0311 – FY21 AFM. Can you please clarify attachment 3 is in fact for Columbus AFE?

A1 - The incorrect attachment was used which referenced a similar project though all clauses and provisions were/are applicable to the Aircrew Flight Equipment project. The attachment has been updated to reflect the correct information.

Q2 - On attachment 3, page 4 it states The response must consist of one (1) cover sheet, (2) Technical Response and (3) Pricing breakdown worksheet. All required copies are due by 30 Aug 2021, no later than 4:00 pm CST. On Sam.gov the due date states 27 Aug. Can you please clarify the actual due date?

A2 – Response due date is Friday, 27 Aug 21 at 4:00 PM CST

Q3 - At the bottom of each page on attachment 3 the solicitation number is FA302221Q0323 and in Sam.gov the solicitation number is FA302221R0323, can you please clarify what the exact solicitation number is?

A3 – The attachment has been updated to reflect the correct information.

Q4 – Where will we find the required Technical Orders and Manuals to determine the work requirements?

A4- When employees are in place and have access to the servers on base we will give them access to ETIMS and the Aircrew Flight Equipment drive which has all TOs and Manuals.

Q5 – When will the workflow schedules be available for the AFE/Survival Equipment Section?

A5 – The parachutes that come in will be sent from maintenance Plans and Scheduling.

The G-Suit, harness, flight suits and other items will be dropped off. We have system in place to ensure that there is no overload to turn around schedule.

Q6 – How do they presently mark their GFP/GFE, or do they use UID, or RFID as described in the Defense Property Accounting System.

A6 – In our DPAS system the LPU, Rafts, Parachutes are tracked by their own ID numbers. Again once the workers have access to the base/Air Force servers then they will receive DPAS training.

Q7 – Tools on hand in each of the shops, will we be able to sign for those or do we need to buy?

Does the government provide all tools/equipment needed for the shop? If not, will the government provide a list of tools to be provided by the contractor.

A7 – Tools are provided at the shops and if anything is need then we will get the parts etc…

Q8 – What is the Primary Assigned Aircraft by type and total?

A8 – T-6, T-38, T-1. Aircraft total will not be published. Please refer to Appendix C, Workload Estimates, of the PWS for purposes of building the quote.

Q9 – What is the yearly flying hour program by aircraft type?

A9 – Information will not be made publicly available but plays no part in the tasks being required to complete the contract.

Q10 – Please provide the number of aircrew members to be supported.

A10 – Aircrew totals vary due to student numbers. That said the contract does not deal with aircrew members only maintenance and AFE.

Q11 – Does AFE provide their own vehicle for pickup of explosives items?

A11 – Ammo drops off and picks up.