Questions and Answers.doc

Solicitation # FA6703-09-R-0011

Project: C-130 Aircraft Wash

Site Visit Date: 17 Sep 2009

Questions and Answers Q1. How many C-130 Aircraft does Dobbins have currently in the fleet?

A1. Dobbins Air Reserve Base currently has eight (8) C-130 aircraft in the fleet.

Q2. Will the requirement be set-aside for Hubzone concerns?

A2. No. Currently the requirement is 100% small business set-a-side.

Q3. The name of the current contractor and the estimated value?

A3. The current contractor is MicroTechnologies, Inc. with an estimated value up to $500K.

Q4. If we do not attend the site visit can we still provide a proposal?

A4. Yes. The site visit is not a mandatory requirement in order to submit a proposal.

Q5. Are there any Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA)?

A5. No. This requirement does not require CBA’s.

Q6. Does the Technical Order (T.O.) indicate chemical media (soap) to be used for cleaning?

A6. The cleaning fluid (soaps) types used for the various areas of required cleaning vary. The approved materials for the full exterior wash IAW T.O. 1C-130A-23CL-1, section II, paragraph 2-1-1, page 2-1 are MIL-PRF-87937, type I through IV, and MIL-PRF-85570 types I through IV. MSDS sheets can be obtained VIA the internet for the various products.

Q7. Is there a common “Break Room” for employees to cool off in the summer?

A7. When cleaning is being performed on the outside wash rack a break room will be available. When cleaning inside the hangar employees are protected from the elements.

Q8. What are the insurance requirements? Bonding?

A8. (1) No. Reference FAR 28.301(a), (b); Contracts only subject to Cost Accounting Standard (CAS) are required to obtain insurance. However, whether or not the contract (s) is subject to CAS the contractor is required by law and this regulation to provide insurance for types of perils (e.g. worker’s compensation).

(2) No. Reference FAR 28.101-1; Bonding is not required.

Q9. What kind of paint is on the C-130?

A9. The C-130 has the following paint elements: Advanced Performance Coating (APC), qualified to MIL-PRF-85285, Type I, also known as Extended Life Topcoat (ELT) is a chemically cured two component polyurethane topcoat formulated with fluorinated polyol resin to provide a protective coating with exterior durability and cleaning efficiencies superior to conventional MIL-PRF-85285 polyurethane coating. APC, when used over MILPRF-23377 or MIL-PRF-85582 epoxy primer.

Q10. Total Units to be washed per month?

A10. The wash cycle is 180 days for the C-130 Aircraft. Contractor will be provided a three (3) month wash schedule per PWS Para.1.1.1. Refer to PWS Para. 1.1. for estimated quantity for aircraft washes per month.

Q11. Is the contractor liable for water hose or lift malfunctions?

A11. The contractor is only liable for the water hose(s) due to neglect by the contractor and/or contractor personnel. Per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Appendix A; the government is furnishing the lift and providing an operator for its use. Therefore, malfunctions to the lift will be the government’s responsibility.

Q12. Average realistic washes per unit per month?

A12. Refer to Appendix B of the Performance Work Statement (PWS), Aircraft Wash Frequencies/Historical Data Q13. If the weather causes a cancellation or long delay will the government reimburse the contractor for the crew’s cost?

A13. Refer to Performance Work Statement (PWS), Para. 1.1.2. If proper notification is not provided to the contractor, reimbursement will be negotiable at time of occurrence with the Contracting Officer.

Q14. If less than 24 hours is the contractor reimbursed for the wash?

A14. If proper notification is not provided to the contractor by timeline listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS), reimbursement will be negotiated at the time of occurrence with Contracting Officer.

Q15. Does this mean we have 5 days (or 2 days for expedited) to choose a day to wash the aircraft and then 24 hours to complete on our chosen day?

A15. Refer to the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Para. 1.1.1. A three (3) month schedule will be provided to the contractor. Refer to Para. 1.1.4. of the PWS; once schedule is obtained the contractor shall begin work not more than five (5) days of request. If a wash is considered expedited (unscheduled) the contractor shall begin work within two (2) days of request. In addition, whether the wash is routine (scheduled) or expedited (unscheduled) once the contractor starts performance on the aircraft cleaning; the wash shall be completed within twenty-four (24) hours.

Q16. A part-time crew would be much easier (and therefore less expensive) to run on weekends. Would the government be willing to wash all aircraft on weekends?

A16. Based on mission requirements and accessibility to Government Furnish Equipment (GPE) and personnel; the government will schedule washes as per the PWS Para. 4.2.

Q17. How will payment be made? Wide Area Workflow?

A17. Payment will be made electronically, via Wide Area Workflow.