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SbAST�RFP�FA8530�09�R�22309� Questions�&�Answers�
Background:� Reference�solicitation�page�1�block�9�and�block�11�and�section�B,�page�3,�Periods� of�Performance.� Question�17:�� Section�B�identifies�the�Period�of�Performance�for�the�basic�contract� period,�year�1�as�days�1���365.�The�starting�date�of�the�Period�of�Performance�is� subjective�based�on�the�award�date�of�the�contract.�Page�one�block�9�has�a�proposal�due� date�of�27�Oct�2009�and�block�eleven�of�the�solicitation�requires�proposals�to�be�valid� for�240�calendar�days.�Should�the�Offers'�assumption�of�contract�award�for�the�start�of� basic�year�one�(I)�be�240�calendar�days�from�27�Oct�2009�(24�June�2010)?�
Answer�17:� � Our�Estimated�Award�date�is�22�June�2010,�but�this�could�change.� Background:� Reference�solicitation�page�73,�section�L,�paragraph�2,�subparagraph�i,�font�size� and�spacing.� Question�18:�� The�solicitation�requires�the�use�of�Aria1�font,�size�11�double�spaced.�
Does�this�font�size�and�spacing�apply�to�all�offeror�generated�data�to�include� graphics,�tables,�charts,�etc.?�Will�the�government�change�the�requirement�allow�single� spacing�for�tables/charts�and�a�minimum�font�size�of�8�for�graphics?�
Answer�18:� � The�government�will�allow�single�spacing�for�tables/charts�and�a�minimum� font�size�of�8�for�graphics.� Background:� � Reference�solicitation�page�73�section�L,�paragraph�2,�subparagraph�vii,� solicitation�page�82�section�M,�paragraph�1,�second�paragraph�and�Attachment�13�state� the�following:�"The�Offeror�should�fill�out�the�cross�reference�matrix�at�RFP� Attachment�13�indicating�where�in�their�proposal�the�information�can�be�found�as�it� relates�to�Section�L�(Instructions�to�Offerors),�Section�M�(Evaluation�Basis�for� Award),�the�technical�requirements�document�Performance�Work�Statement�(PWS),�the� Contract�Line�Item�Number�(CLIN)�and�the�Contract�Data�Requirements�List�(CDRL)."�
Question�19:�� Section�L,�M�and�Attachment�13�discuss�the�completion�of�the�Cross� Reference�Matrix,�attachment�13�as�they�relate�to�section�L,�section�M�and�the�PWS.� However�Attachment�13�does�not�contain�an�identified�insertion�area�for�PWS,�CLIN�and� CDRL�references.�Should�the�offeror�modify�attachment�13�to�insert�a�column�for�cross� references�to�the�PWS,�CLIN�and�CDRL?�
Answer�19:� The�offeror�may�modify�attachment�13�to�insert�a�column�for�cross�references�to� the�PWS,�CLIN�and�CDRL.� Background:� � Reference�solicitation�page�75�section�L,�paragraph�2,�subparagraph�f� section�ii,�and�solicitation�page�82�section�M,�paragraph�1,�(second�paragraph�page� 82).�
Question�20:�� Section�L�paragraph�2.f.ii�requires�a�cross�reference�matrix�that� references�the�PWS�in�Volume�11,�section�M�Evaluation�Basis�for�Award�paragraph�1�states�the� offeror�will�be�evaluated�on�a�cross�reference�matrix�in�Volume�I1�that�includes�PWS,�CLIN� and�CDRL�data.�Can�the�Government�please�clarify�the�requirements�for�the�cross�reference� matrix�that�is�to�be�included�in�Volume�II?� Answer�20:� The�cross�reference�matrix�will�be�used�to�identify�in�the�offeror’s�proposal� where�they�satisfy�the�SbAST�MCM�which�will�determine�if�all�technical�requirements�have�been� met�to�be�considered�technically�acceptable.��The�Technical�Proposal�Volume�II�must�address� the�SbAST�PWS,�CLIN,�CDRL�data�and�SbAST�MCM.��The�cross�reference�matrix�will�not�be� evaluated,�the�cross�reference�matrix�purpose�is�to�identify�where�in�the�proposal�the� technical�requirements�have�been�met.� Background:� Reference�solicitation�page�4�CLINs�XX21�XX26,�Support�Items.� Question�21:�� The�solicitation�CLIN�structures�for�Modification/Upgrades/Enhancements�
(XXO1�XX04),�Maintenance�(XXO5�XXO8),�Services�(XX09�XX12),�Repairs�(XX13�XX16)�and� Spares�(XX17�XX20)�have�4�separate�CLINs�one�each�for�Fixed�Price,�Time�and�Material,� Labor�Hour�and�Cost�Reimbursement.�The�Support�Items�have�7�CLINS�(XX21�XX26�two�for� Fixed�Price,�one�for�Time�and�Material,�zero�for�Labor�Hour�and�three�for�Cost� Reimbursement.�Will�Support�Items�not�be�utilized�for�Labor�Hour�efforts?�What�are�the� CLIN�descriptions�for�the�areas�that�have�multiple�Support�Item�CLINs�(Fixed�Price�and� Cost�Reimbursement)?�
Answer�21:� � The�Support�Items�have�6�CLINS,�1�Travel�CLIN�(Cost�Reimbursable�–�No�Fee)�� � 2�Data�CLINS�(one�FFP�&�one�CR),�2�ODC�CLINS�(one�FFP�&�one�CR),�1�Over�&�Above�(T&M)� Background:� Reference�solicitation�attachment�6�and�solicitation�page�74,�paragraph�c.�
"Thirty�(30)�days�after�release�of�this�RFP,�Offeror�shall�submit�its�completed�SbAST� Minimum�Capabilities�Matrix�(MCM)�and�completed�C�130�Peculiar�Ground�Handling� Equipment�(PCHE)�List�(RFP�Attachment�6)�in�electronic�Excel�spreadsheet�format�to�the� SbAST�Program�e�mail�address:�wralc.~kf.sbmod~~m@robins.af.milC.�cognizant�DCMA� representatives�will�advise�and�assist�the�Government's�technical�team�in�the� verification�of�the�items�included�in�the�MCM�and�PGHE,�which�may�include�DCMA�visits� to�offerors'�facilities�for�the�purpose�of� verifying�proposal�information."�
Question�22:�� The�solicitation�requires�the�offeror�to�complete�and�submit�attachment�6,�
30�days�after�release�of�the�RFP.��Attachment�6�has,�in�the�footer,�a�signature�block� for�DCMA�on�each�printed�sheet.�Is�the�Offeror�to�have�DCMA�signatures�on�each�sheet� prior�to�submission?�
Answer�22:� No,�DCMA�will�not�Sign�prior�to�submission.� Background:� � Reference�solicitation�page�14,�section�G,�paragraph�G�445,�Contract�
Holidays,�part�(b).��� Question�23:�� The�solicitation�list�the�following�as�contract�holidays:�New�Year's�Day,�
Martin�Luther�King�Jr.'s�Birthday,�Presidents'�Day,�Memorial�Day,�Independence�Day,� Labor�Day,�Columbus�Day,�Veteran's�Day,�Thanksgiving�Day,�and�Christmas�Day.�If�the� contractor�has�a�Collective�Bargaining�Agreement�(CBA)�with�has�negotiated�Holidays� that�vary�from�the�solicitation�listing,�can�the�CBA�holidays�be�substituted�for�the� listed�solicitation�Holidays?�
Answer�23:� For�solicitation�purposes�the�solicitation�holidays�are�the�10�federal�holidays� listed�in�the�solicitation.��This�could�vary�depending�on�requirements�identified�in�future� RFOPs.��For�solicitation�purposes�the�10�federal�holidays�are�required.��������� Background:� � Reference�solicitation�page�75,�section�L,�paragraph�iii.�
Question�24:�� Is�attachment�6,�Minimum�Capabilities�Matrix�to�be�considered�a�part�of� volume�I1�page�count?�
Answer�24:� See�Answer�to�Question�8� Background:� � Reference�solicitation�attachment�6�tab�C_130_PGHE_Matrix�(1�9�and� summary).� Question�25:�� Line�Item�1,�P/N�3403259�1,�NSN�1560�01�396�4776�identifies�an�aircraft�
Rudder�Assembly�rather�that�a�Rudder�Lock.��Can�the�Government�provide�the�Rudder�Lock� Part�Number/NSN�or�is�it�the�Government’s�intent�for�the�Offeror�to�have�access�to�the� aircraft�rudder?�
Answer�25:�� � Cataloging�information�is�wrong.��The�correct�nomenclature�for�P/N�
3403259�1�is�rudder�lock�as�listed�in�spreadsheet.��It�is�used�to�prevent�the�rudder� from�whipping�around�in�the�wind.��The�lock�is�used�when�the�rudder�is�installed�on�the� C�130�aircraft.�������
Question�26:�� Several�line�items�in�the�C�130�PGHE�Listing�are�interchangeable�units.�Is� it�the�intent�of�the�Government�for�each�offeror�to�have�access�to� multiple�interchangeable�units�in�order�to�show�compliance�with�Attachment�6�PGHE�listing?� Examples�include�Line�Items�121�and�126�(Gasoline�powered�Hydraulic�Test�Stands)�and�Line� Items�113,�120�and�128�(Propeller�Synchrophaser�Test�Sets).�
Answer�26:� � Offeror’s�are�to�have�access�to�all�items�listed�in�the�PGHE.����As�a� result�of�this�question�it�has�come�to�the�Governments�attention�that�Lines�113,�120,�and� 128�are�obsolete�test�equipment�and�not�used�with�the�fielded�synchrophaser�system�test� set�(AD33480�6).���Amendment�is�forth�coming�to�state�Lines�113,�120,�and�128�are�not� applicable.��The�government�is�adding�Line�165(Synchrophaser�system�test�set).��Also�the� government�is�performing�an�additional�review�of�the�C�130�PGHE,�if�the�government� discovers�any�other�discrepancies�with�the�list�it�will�be�addressed�by�Amendment�to�the�
RFP.�
Question�27:�� Is�the�Offeror�to�have�access�to�all�of�the�specific�part�numbers/NSN� listed�in�attachment�6�PGHE�or�will�suitable�substitute�equipment�be�acceptable?� Answer�27:� � The�offeror�will�be�responsible�to�have�access�to�specific�part� numbers/NSN�in�atch�6�in�order�to�meet�the�work�requirement.���
Background:� � Reference� solicitation� attachment� 6� tab� C_130_PGHE_Matrix� (1�9� and� summary).�
Question�28:�� Line� item� 24,� P/N� 343075R20H2,� NSN� 1730�00�620�1255,� line� 25� P/N� 343075L20H2�NSN�1730�00�620�1256�and�line�item�34�P/N�129�0001�1�NSN�1730�00�885�6487� identify� three� types� of� stands� that� may� be� utilized� to� perform� work� on� the� vertical� stabilizer.� � Can� the� offeror� provide� substitute� GSE� such� as� a� series� of� mechanical/hydraulic/electric�man�lifts?�
Answer�28:�� � The�Government�requires�approved�work�stands�be�used�as�specified�in�atch� 6�since�they�have�been�determined�adequate�for�the�intended�purpose�and�certified�to� meet�safety�requirements.���
Question�29:�� Line� item� 49� P/N� 65F47272,� NSN� 1730�00�291�8003� and� line� item� 50� P/N� 65H47205,� NSN� 1730�00�298�9331� refer� to� Elevator/Rudder� and� Flap� dollies.� � Can� the� offeror� provide� a� substitute� item� for� these� functions� since� the� referenced� tooling� items�are�not�listed�in�the�1C�130A�4�or�the�1C�130H�4�15�1?�If�not�can�the�Government� provide�detailed�drawings�to�allow�the�offeror�to�manufacture�these�items�since�they� are�Warner�Robbins�ALC�controlled��
Answer�29:� � The�offeror�must�display�the�capability�to�acquire�the�required�items� listed�in�the�MCM�by�purchasing�or�manufacturing�in�offeror’s�proposal.��Upon�the� offeror's�request,�Air�Force�drawings�will�be�provided�based�on�availability�and� suitability�for�manufacturing.���
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