FA8121-16-R-0001_Responses_to_Questions_16_November_2015.docx

Question: Since the contractor will be required to submit an all-inclusive firm fixed price for each overhaul line item, and in order for the contractor to properly cost the expected replacement value, will or can the Government provide the details on the expected incoming units Life Limited Parts (times / cycles for wheels and spacers).

RESPONSE: The specific module serial numbers have not been identified as this time.

Question: Will the compressor and turbine sets provided for induction include the full set of accessories? Or, will they be provided in what is normally called a bare configuration?

RESPONSE: The compressor and turbine sets will be in the USAF module configuration. This is defined by the 2J-T56-54 ILLUSTRATED PARTS BREAKDOWN and 2J-1-24 EQUIPMENT COMPRISING A COMPLETE BASIC GAS TURBINE ENGINE. The modules do not include a full set of accessories. The following is provided for clarification purposes and is not intended to be complete. Please refer to the previously referenced manuals.

The compressor module includes the following accessories: anti-ice system, main pressure scavenge pump, external scavenge oil pump, left and right hand wiring harness, ignition relay, fuel enrichment valve, manifold drain valve, fuel manifolds, and fuel nozzles. The compressor module does not include any other accessory items attached to the accessory gearbox other than those identified in the prior sentence.

The turbine module contains the following accessories: left and right hand thermocouple harnesses, thermocouples, thermocouple block. It does not include the rear scavenge pump and pump support, nor the combustion section.

Question: The RFP requires overhaul of compressor and turbine modules and states in the PWS the units will be in “overall serviceable” condition. Are we correct to assume the incoming units were in operational condition when removed for this program?

RESPONSE: Compressor and Turbine modules sent in are in reparable condition and shall be overhauled / repaired along with installing the new 3.5 kit hardware items to render the overall module to serviceable condition.