QuestionsandAnswersof21Sep07.pdf

TRANSIENT AIRCRAFT SERVICES

SOLICITATION NUMBER FA4407-07-R-0008

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

DATE: 21 SEP 07

QUESTION 1: The following question is submitted in conjunction with subject RFP.

Reference paragraph 3.6.5. Will the government permit the contractor to utilize the government owned tow (pushback tugs) until such time as it takes the contractor to take delivery of the contractor provided tugs?

ANSWER: No. The equipment if scheduled for redeployment upon expiration of the current contract.

QUESTION 2: Reference Appendix 6 Please provide historical data for the following.

2.1-How many aircraft are de-iced on a annual basis?

ANSWER: Based on FY 07 only, three (3) aircraft were de-iced.

2.2-Provide the type aircraft that are normally de-iced.

ANSWER: The three aircraft de-iced during FY07 were one (1) C-37 and two (2) C- 21's.

2.3-Average time required to de-ice a aircraft.

ANSWER: The average time to de-ice these three (3) aircraft, given the weather and other factors at the time of the de-icing was between 45 and 60 minutes.

QUESTION 3: What type of follow me sign will be required on the follow me vehicles?

Will the contractor be permitted to use a magnetic sign on the rear of the tail gate?

ANSWER: Reference PWS Paragraph # 3.6.3 which addresses 'Follow Me' signage.

QUESTION 4: I have a question reference the newly added requirement to bring tow vehicles. These large tow vehicles are not readily available in the marketplace and often require 60-90 days to obtain. Will the Government allow the services provider to use the tugs in place now until for some period of time, until they can get their own tow vehicles in place?

ANSWER: No. The equipment if scheduled for redeployment upon expiration of the current contract.

QUESTION 5: Reference to all the towing requirements in the PWS, is a mechanic required to ride brakes on any or all of the aircraft TA will be towing?

ANSWER: No. Whoever rides the brakes must be qualified for the airframe being towed.

QUESTION 6: Will the awardee of the contract have access to the "mechanic" training mentioned in the PWS, reference paragraph 1.12.13?

ANSWER: No, PWS paragraph 1.12.13 states “Employees shall have 'completed' training in aircraft maintenance courses etc.”

QUESTION 7: Historically, are the aircrews actually available to help TA tow aircraft?

ANSWER: During the FY07, the aircrews were available “at times or part of the time.”

PLEASE NOTE: This data is not tracked, therefore actual numbers are not available.

QUESTION 8: Per Technical Orders (TO's), what is the minimum manpower requirement to tow the aircraft TA will see during performance of the contract.

ANSWER: Applicable aircraft towing minimum manning requirements are listed in every aircraft towing T.O. There are too many aircraft and too many different towing scenarios to determine a ‘blanket’ minimum manning requirement. There isn’t a 'blanket' minimum manning requirement that can be applied to every aircraft and/or every towing situation.

QUESTION 9: Are electronic submissions of bids accepted?

ANSWER: No.

QUESTION 10: Reference the Performance Plan Sec 8.1.1. References the "Medical/Expense Personnel Reporting System" will be used to develop metrics to track contractor compliance. Please clarify if this is a requirement of this contract and if so please provide additional information.

ANSWER: Performance Plan Sec 8.1.1 has been modified as noted below:

SECTION 8.0.

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

8.1. The multi-functional team shall utilize the following approaches, methods, and tools to manage the contract upon award:

8.1.1. QAP shall conduct, document, track, and analyze contractor performance via regularly scheduled assessments. The assessment results shall be maintained as Past Performance Information and utilized to prepare and support annual Performance Assessment Report System (CPARS) reporting. Assessment results, along with the Contractor’s submittals will be used to develop metrics to track Contractor’s overall compliance with contract terms and conditions.

8.1.2. The Contractor shall maintain and implement a quality control plan to ensure the contract services conform to the requirements of the performance work statement. The QAP shall monitor Contractor’s performance against the contractor’s quality control plan.

8.1.3. The multi-functional team shall conduct periodic progress meetings, not less than quarterly, to review the contractor’s performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the Contractor’s performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The Contractor will also notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of any work being performed, if any, that the Contractor considers over and above the requirements of the contract. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve any outstanding issues.