Attachment 2, Questions and Answers.pdf
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- FA4484-20-S-C002
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This document contains questions and answers regarding a commercial solutions opening solicitation issued by the Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command. The solicitation seeks commercially available portable fuel storage and pumping systems that can be rapidly deployed to any airfield in the PACAF area of responsibility. Desired capabilities include on-loading and off-loading systems with minimal ground equipment using aircraft winches or tow vehicles, setup ready for fuel receipt or dispensing within 30 minutes of aircraft offload, and reduced cargo footprint for transportation. Key requirements include a minimum storage capacity of 7,000 US gallons for a 20-foot container, 200 GPM fuel pump operated on JP8/diesel with variable pressure, and white lights for daytime and red lights for nighttime operations. Pricing estimates provided are $47,000-$50,000 for a 20-foot container system and $87,500-$90,000 for a container with integrated pump and filter separator.
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Air Force Operational Commercial Solutions Opening
FA4484-20-S-C002
Amendment A00001
Questions & Answers
13 February 2020
Q: Do you know if it's possible to re-submit declined CSO applications after reviewing debrief feedback? If so, are there any rules/constraints?
A: You’re welcome to re-submit your previously declined CSO proposals as you wish.
Q: What capability gaps led to this solution request as an alternative to acquisition of COTS transportable storage/pumping systems?
A: Capability for a high mobility, rapid on/off-load fuel system able to deploy to any airfield in the PACAF AOR.
- Able to on/off-load system with minimal Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) (use aircraft winch, or vehicle to tow off)
- Able to be setup ready to receive/dispense fuel within 30 minutes of offload of aircraft
- Reduced overall cargo footprint (Size, weight)
Q: Are there any particular characteristics of available equipment (i.e. cost, packaging, leave-in-place capability, manpower required to deploy, etc.) that are highest priority for improvement?
A: -Reduced Manpower required to deploy
-Small 4-6 man team
- Ability to on/off-load with minimal equipment
- Compatible and able to use Commercial Wheel sets/ Mobilizers, HEMTT A4 vehicle/trailer, 463L pallet systems.
-Reduced transportation footprint
- Ability to transport equipment(pump, hoses, spares kit) as
- One package with a 20 or 40 ft Sea-Land container footprint.
-Self Containment/Hardened unit
- Final unit should have secondary liner built in, as well as insulation to protect bladder from outside elements (heat &cold), damage (metal wall punctures that can puncture bladder)
-Cost- Overall goal is to keep cost low, by using commercially available products with minimum modifications.
- Current estimate for 20’ Container, lining, insulation, sloped floor, bladder with grounding ribbon—$47,000-$50,000
- Current Initial estimate for 20’ Container with Fuel Pump/Filter Separator and parts kit—$87,500-$90,000
- These estimates do not include shipping
Q: Are there any defined requirements such as minimum levels of performance for a pumping system or storage volumes?
A: -Container
- Inlet - 4”in threaded inlet
- Outlet - 2 x 4”in threaded
- Able to be connected to USAF, Army, Navy fuels service equipment and Aircraft
(Fighter/Helo)
- Minimum 7000 US Gal capacity for 20 Ft Container
- Standard 20’ or 40’ foot Sea-Land/ISO container profile/dimensions/appearance
-Fuel Pump/Filter Separator
- 200 GPM
- Operated on JP8/Diesel
- Variable PSI
- Lightweight (wheeled/2-4 man carry)
Q: What is the deliverable or scope for this CSO? Is PACAF targeting an initial design proposal, delivered prototype, or a production item?
A: Commercially available items.
Q: Is the lighting for the cockpit?; Is the lighting for the cabin?; Does the lighting need to be night vision compatible?
A: The lighting is for the cabin/cargo compartment. The lighting is consists of 8 white incandescent bulbs and typically only about half of the bulbs are working. Ideally we would like to have white lights for daytime operations and red lights for night.
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