RFI__3_Questions_and_Answers.pdf

RFI # 3 Questions and Answers

Question 1: Are there any systems supplied by the USAF to include engines, flight data recorders, cockpit voice recorders, avionics, etc?

Answer 1: Yes, please see attached GFP list

Question 2: Will the contractor be expected to provide spare avionics to replace what is currently being replaced on the aircraft?

Answer 2: Yes

Question 3: If a Flight Data Recorder requires an R&R, are we to assume that upon removal of a faulty unit, the contractor will send it out for repair and upon return it goes back on the shelf as a contractor spare or as a USAF spare?

Answer 3: If the contractor owned the spare that went on to the aircraft to replace the faulty part, they will own the original when it returns from repair.

Question 4: Does the fleet include any spare engines or will they need to be provided by the contractor?

Answer 4: USAF owns spare engines. See attached GFP listing.

Question 5: When an engine event occurs, are we to assume that we will replace it with a contractor engine or is there a USAF spare(s) on hand at each location.

Answer 5: Spare engines can be prepositioned as the contractor sees fit.

Question 6: As far as current inventory, will the contractor be afforded the opportunity to acquire the incumbent contractor’s inventory.

Answer 6: The incumbent contractor owns the inventory and the incumbent contractor’s decision on whether or not to sell the inventory.

Question 7: Are there two separate parts inventories at each base? One being a USAF parts inventory and one being a contractor parts inventory.

Answer 7: Government owned parts should be kept separately from contractor owned parts.