FA7000-14-T-0090_RFI_responses.pdf

1. Is the aircraft to have 100% of the existing paint stripped from 100% of its surface or is some other conclusion implied such as simply stripping of dirt and loose paint? No, only strip areas requiring paint stripping and ensure proper preparation of areas not requiring stripping. Inspect

100% of aircraft substrate to ensure aged paint is in sound condition. Areas with bubbles, blisters, peeling, etc. should be inspected to ensure substrate is free of corrosion., Contractor shall follow manufacturer's recommended instructions for preparation and painting, IAW procedures found in PP&G Publication CA 8800 Paint Process Standard for Exterior Aircraft".

PP&G suggested paint CA8200 series paint. Surface Preparation and Pretreatments for CA8200 high solids topcoats can be applied over clean, dry, and intact Desoprime epoxy and Koroflex primers. Desothane HS topcoats may be applied over the primer with no abrasion if the primer was applied between 4 and 48 hours before top coating. If it is longer, then abrade the primer surface and clean the surface with Desoclean 110 mild solvent cleaner. For further information, refer to the Technical Data Sheet for the above mentioned primers. Prepare aircraft to a sound substrate per paint manufactures paint instructions and specifications prior to painting. Ensure to coat aircraft with primer as needed prior to painting.

2. If stripping of all paint is required does that include aluminum alloy etching primers? No, see question 1.

3. If all the paint is to be stripped, has testing been performed on the existing paint to assure that there is no lead, cadmium and other heavy metals contained in the existing paint or existing primer? Complete stripping is not required. Paints may contain lead and results from testing should be available by Friday 29 Aug 2014 via amendment on FBO.GOV.

4. In the event that extensive or complete stripping is required, what methods (chemical, various blasting media, sanding, etc.) are environmentally acceptable at the static display locations?"

Complete stripping is not required, use environmentally acceptable methods and safeguards for removing old paint and clean up as required. Use PPE and MSDS as required. See question 1.

5. What is meant by "stripping" in the synopsis/solicitation? See question 1 and 4.

6. As there are many ways to strip a static display, I need to know which method? See questions

1 and 4.

7. If a spec is provided to us for the specified PPG materials, will other manufactures be allowed to be used if they meet or exceed the quality standard of the governments specifications? Yes.

See attachment PP&G specification sheet.

8. Will all questions and answers from all proposed bidders be posted for everybody to review?

Yes.

9. Please provide the basis of design quality standard for primer, intermediate, and top coat by

PPG? See question 1 and 4. See attachment PP&G Publication CA 8800 Paint Process Standard for Exterior Commercial Aircraft.

10. Will PPG warranty such system for 5 years? 50% self life from date of mixture (DOM)

11. Please provide a spec for bird proofing, or for the glue. See PWS para 1.2.2. Example:

birdbusters.com.

12. Is there a quality standard for either? No. See PWS para 1.2.2. Example: birdbusters.com.

13. What will be the warranty for the repairs and bird-proofing? One year.

14. Please confirm that where the term "remove existing coating is used" that 100% of all existing surfaces will have top coats and primers removed to bare metal, prior to re-painting. See questions 1 and 4.

15. Please provide a picture, size, and finish of the B-52 panel inboard. About 9” x 6”.

16. Is new panel to be warranted for 5 years? No. One year.

17. Is the panel to be provided by the government? No.

18. Please provide a picture, size, and finish of the T-38 fuselage panel. About 5” x 5”.

19. Is new panel to be warranted for 5 years? No. One year.

20. Is the panel to be provided by the government? No.

21. Is the F-4D door rack damage requiring repair or replacement? F-4D door crack requires repair. See PWS para 1.2.1 and AC 43.

22. Please provide pictures of all planes to be painted.

F-105D T-41 F-4

23. Will there be a site visit scheduled to allow for assessment of damage? No.

24. Can the response date be pushed for us to review pictures when they are provided? Yes, see amendment.

25. Will there be a last day for questions, if questions come up when the pictures are provided?

Last day is 27 August 2014 at time of posting Amendment 1.