WSSA_Questions_(19_May_14).pdf

1. The list of items to be inspected during the aircraft configuration audit includes some that were removed during prior efforts. Does the government intend to update this list?

A big portion of the fleet (285) has already been audited for this list in the PWS. The current list in the PWS only applies to those aircraft that have yet to be audited. Those aircraft that have already been audited against that list will be audited for Suites 7a, 7b, 8, and potentially suite 9. If the A-10 fleet is retired over the POP they will be audited for LRUs that are stored with the aircraft and Suite 7b. The contractor will work the AF to schedule aircraft availability and blue suiters to open required panels. An updated list will be provided.

2. Can the Government provide a list of the structural components to be inspected during the aircraft configuration audit?

Yes…same questions as above.

3. The expected travel listing does not include travel in support of the aircraft configuration audit. Will the Government update the travel listing to include audit-related travel, or is the expectation that the contractor will have personnel already on-site at the audit locations and not require travel funds?

The current PWS (15 April 2014) has the updated travel requirements 8-10/yr.

4. The 309 SMXG is the current software developer for A-10 OFPs. Can the Government clarify in the PWS whether software development required for the OUEs will be performed by the 309 SMXG or must be performed by the contractor?

See comments in response to OUE related questions for each OUE.

5. PWS 3.7.1 TCTO Tracking: NG does not have access to AWSME where data is required to be inputted. Appx M states "The Config Matrix edit capability is limited to a specific user group approved by the SPO” Who supports this? SwRI?

Both SWRI and the awardee will support this. Gov’t will approve those who need access and the type of access.

6. The PWS does not state how often REMIS needs to be reviewed to keep data current. Weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.? Please clarify.

This is done nightly automatically by scripts already developed by SWRI. This should be contained in the AWSME design description document

7. PWS 3.7.5 A.C Configuration Audit: The configuration audit will require access to the areas of the aircraft

(disassembly). In what condition will the AF provide the a/c that requires the audit?

The local maintainers will support any panel removal or power (required to checked OFPs).

Will the AF provide technicians to support disassembly when required? Yes.

8. 3.7.5.d.k. Condition of Lift Transducers - Please clarify and further define the characteristics wished to be inspected.

Skewed, bent or damaged.

9. 3.7.5.d.p Inspect for serial numbers for each major structural component - Please clarify and further define how many and which major structural components should be inspected. The scope as described can encompass a very large effort that will require major aircraft disassembly.

This will only be a handful of serial numbers. Maintainers remove required panels. Contractor photograph S/N where possible and record by tail number.

10. In reference to the above question, will the field know the areas to have prepared for inspection?

For the most part; some coordination with the field will be required.

11. PWS 3.7.3 Provide sys eng and CM inputs at technical review boards, CCB, 1067 Review Boards. How many review boards are expected per month or option year?

Avg. of 22 per year

12. PWS 3.7.4 Review and confirm completeness and accuracy of a/c modification packages and documents. How many mod packages and documents are expected per month or option year?

For documents see spread sheet; small modifications 10-12 per year; large modifications 1-3 per year.

13. Increase page count for Volume III to 30 (Section L, Table 2.1) The Revision 1 of Section L came out today, and still has the limit at 10 pages. Will this be changed to 30 pages as stated in the first set of Questions & Answers? Yes

14. PWS 3.7.2.e. The contractor shall update all affected drawings per the “update an existing 2D drawings" methodology in the "A-10 2D drawing to 3D model migration specification" and release them through the SPO Config Management engineering release process. The question is the A-10 2D dwg to 3-D model migration specification states that if a 2D drawing is updated this will require the 3D model to be updated as well, is it the intent of this PWS to update 2D drawings only?

Most if the drawings are electrical wire harnesses and do not require 3D models. There may be a few 3D components that would require 3D models creation or update. A review of the GFI drawings should determine this.

15. Why are the following Sections not included in the Pricing Attachment spreadsheet: 3.0, 3.8 and 3.9?

These sections apply to all tasks in section 3. Their costs should be spread across all tasks is section 3.

16. Volume 1 is allowed only 2 pages but references placement of the Teaming Agreements. This will not be enough space to place them. Is there some other section where they should be placed or will referencing who the Teaming Members are be sufficient?

The Government is only looking for contractors to mention who they intend to partner with; we do not want a copy of the entire agreement.