ASSP Virtual Industry Day Questions Consolidated.docx

T-38C Avionics Sustainment & Support Program Virtual Industry Day General Questions & Answers Below are general questions with supporting answers that were generated during the Virtual Industry Day one-on-one sessions held 12-14 March 2024.

Q: Does the USG plan to upgrade the current avionics on the aircraft?

A: No current plans on upgrades or replacing LRUs. This is primarily a CLS contract, to support the current configuration of the Avionics suite.

Q: Does the USG have a specific list of subcontractors required to perform the contract?

A: Currently a list of subcontractors is provided in the ASSP PWS, in Appendix A and B.

Q: Does the ASSP contract include maintenance on the T-38A/B?

A: Generally, it does not. Maintenance for the AFI4700 RoadRunner is included for the T-38A/B. See ASSP PWS para. 3.17.

Q: What is the transition timeline and plan if a new contractor were to be awarded the contract?

A: See ASSP PWS section 9 for specific details. Transition is 90 days.

Q: Does the USG own test equipment that will be accessible to the Contractor if awarded?

A: Yes, the Systems Integration Lab (SIL) and Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) #1 are GFE and are used for the Contractor to test equipment. See ASSP PWS Para. 5.13 and 5.14.

Q: Does the USG plan on transitioning to organic repair capability in the future of the T-38C?

A: No.

Q: If a DMSMS issue drives new LRU development, what is the USG’s intent for replacement?

A: The governments expectation is that the contractor will follow the provisions in the ASSP PWS para. 5.10.

Q: Referring to ASSP PWS section 5.15.1, does the USG plan to have the entire avionics suite in SySML?

A: The Air Force goal is to have the entire Avionics suite in SySML. The contractor will be required to meet this requirement for any new capability introduced to the T-38C, however there is no requirement to digitize the current configuration by the contractor.

Q: Does the USG expect future Block Upgrades to take place?

A: Yet to be determined as requirements are initiated by Air Education & Training Command (AETC) leadership.

Q: Are Block Upgrades considered a Class 1 change?

A: Yes, according to MIL-HDBK-61 any change that affects aircraft functionality is considered a Class 1 change.

Q: Does the USG plan to utilize components from attrited aircraft? And if so, to what extent?

A: Yes, it will depend on quality and status of aircraft as they are divested and become AMARG responsibility.

Q: Is there a cutoff date for additional RFI inputs?

A: USG taking input up to RFP release in November 2024. Route through PCOs (Mark Parker and Danielle Stiff).

Q: What is the USG goal of draft RFP?

A: It’s an opportunity for industry to provide final feedback to the ASSP RFP package.

Q: Primary goal of PWS Section 5.11 (T-38 Emergent Requirements) A: For any new capability that may arise during the contract period of performance.

Q: GFE/Contractor property clarification?

A: Any part on the aircraft is USG property. As soon as it is off the aircraft and handed across the COMBS counter, it is the Contractor’s property.

Q: Does TRIM/PCIII have any impact on T-38C avionics?

A: No

Q: What software language is the OFP written in?

A: It is written in C

Q: Can industry have access to performance/usage data and metrics (MTBF/MTBR) for idea of scope and effort?

A: Yes, will be released as part of the Bidder’s Library.

Q: Can industry visit the SIL at the Boeing facility in St. Louis?

A: Yes, a site visit for the SIL will be coordinated through the T-38 Program Office.

Q: Are there mandatory small business participation goals?

A: Yes, large business will be required to have certain small business participation. Those requirements have not yet been defined by the governing agency.

Q: Has the USG determined the best way for competitors to acquire spares?

A: Acquisition of the spares is the Contractor’s responsibility. Furthermore, the USG, will expect the contractor to provide evidence of their ability to procure spares as part of their response to the RFP.

Q: Does Gov have recommended parts stockage levels?

A: No. The expectation is the contractor will have enough parts availability to meet the metrics of the contract. Parts reliability data will be provided in the bidder’s library.

Q: What is the government exchange cost for parts?

A: LRU repair/replacement support is reimbursed as part of the cost per flight hour.

Q: Has USG identified methodology for total evaluated price?

A: No, this will be part of draft RFP with sections L&M.

Q: What data rights does the USG own on software, hardware, and ATD?

A: See ASSP PWS Appendix C for software, the USG doesn’t own data rights to the hardware. The ATD hardware is managed under a different program office.

Q: Does the USG have an idea of the T-38 divestiture timeline?

A: No, currently it’s a moving target. It depends on the fielding of the T-7 replacement.

Q: When the T-38C is fully retired, what happens to the spare parts on hand?

A: USG only owns avionics parts on the T-38C aircraft. Divestiture of contractor owned spares will be the responsibility of the contractor.

Q: Is AETC training courseware support looking to transition to virtual environment? How is courseware expected to change or be modified?

A: There is no VR requirement currently. See ASSP PWS section 8.2 for requirements. Future changes are driven by AETC.

Q: Primary source of repair for parts?

A: Original Equipment Manufacturers or sub-vendor support.

Q: Is AETC A3 courseware provided to the contract winner to work on courseware?

A: Yes

Q: Are there current contractual agreements that prevent potential future contractor talking to/signing current FSRs?

A: No however, must be conducted on non-interference basis.