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VENDOR Q&A

RFQ Number M00264-24-Q-0131 Helicopter Installation and Rigging Services

1. The desired display angle of the artifact has us concerned that we may not be able to simply connect to the roto head like we most often do with helicopters. Would we be able to get some photographs of the artifact?

If possible, we would like a few photographs of the rotor head and then also a view looking down on the transmission/engine cowlings from above. There are a few variations for this airframe and we'd like a better understanding of what this one looks like.

Please see Attachment 4: AH-1W Photos, for photographs of the helicopter’s rotor mast.

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SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

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PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) AH-1W BUNO 160820 Helicopter Installation National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC)

1. Background The National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC), under the command of Marine Corps University, preserves and exhibits the material history of the U.S. Marine Corps; honors the commitment, accomplishments, and sacrifices of Marines; supports recruitment, training, education, and retention of Marines; and provides the public with universally accessible platforms for the exploration of Marine Corps history.

1. Scope NMMC has a requirement to install a Bell AH-1W SuperCobra helicopter within the primary atrium as a historical exhibit. The aircraft shall be transported to its destination and suspended from NMMC identified existing structures within desired height and display attitudes by means of certified rigging and installation.

1. Performance Requirements

2. Tasks: The Contractor shall:

0. Perform an initial site visit and attend a post-award kickoff meeting. These may be scheduled for the same date in coordination with the TPOC.

0. Perform an airframe inspection to provide verification and certification by a licensed engineer of the aircraft’s adequacy for permanent suspension at the desired orientation. See “Attachment 2 - Concept Drawings” for relative orientation details.

0. Establish lifting points on the aircraft that are suitable for a certified load test and permanent suspended installation.

2. All necessary items, fabrication, and materials required to establish lifting points shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

2. The lifting points shall be designed in such a way that no irreversible modifications or damage are imparted to the aircraft. Any removal, installation, or modification of parts on the aircraft shall require written approval from the TPOC.

2. The lifting points shall be capable of safely positioning the aircraft in the desired orientation as determined by TPOC.

2. Lifting point selection and designs are to be approved by the TPOC in writing.

0. Disassemble the aircraft as required for performing the airframe inspection, establishment of lift points, transportation to NMMC, and positioning within the museum.

3. All disassembly of the AH-1W shall be done only at manufacture points that have been bolted, pinned, or pressed together with no alterations to the aircraft being permitted without written approval from the TPOC.

3. The aircraft shall be reassembled into a whole state, with all components removed by the contractor attached to the aircraft using original and proper attachment methods, prior to load testing and installation.

3. The contractor shall provide all tools and equipment necessary for disassembly and reassembly of the aircraft, at either place of performance as necessary.

0. Design a rigging solution that is capable of permanently suspending the AH-1W at the desired orientation without causing damage to the aircraft or structure of the museum.

4. The rigging system components require verification and certification of adequacy. Verification and certification of adequacy may be accomplished by calculation or by testing.

4. Components of the rigging assembly shall be specifically designed and assembled with a maximum capacity for total assembly and for each individual attachment point. This capacity, certified by the manufacturer or a qualified rigger, shall be based on the manufacturer's specifications with an appropriate safety factor for all components.

4. Rigging design to utilize “Attachment 1 - 50% Design Drawings” and shall be submitted to TPOC for approval.

0. Assemble rigging according to rigging design submitted to and approved by TPOC.

5. All rigging hardware to be manufactured in the United States.

0. Create a transportation plan that shall be provided to the TPOC in writing.

6. The transportation plan shall include specifics such as route, clearances horizontally and vertically, and any permitting requirements.

6. The transportation plan shall include details about the method of loading and unloading the aircraft.

6. The transportation plan shall include details about how the helicopter will be maneuvered through NMMC to install location.

6. The transportation plan shall include details about how the aircraft is to be protected during transportation.

0. Transport the aircraft to NMMC from the Museum Support Facility (MSF).

7. The aircraft is to be completely protected during transportation so that no damage occurs.

7. The contractor shall be responsible for all permitting necessary to facilitate transporting the aircraft.

7. The contractor shall be responsible for all equipment necessary to load and unload the aircraft during transportation.

7. The contractor shall be responsible for all equipment necessary for ground handling of the aircraft.

0. Collaborate with NMMC provided architect to finalize building mounting point design and construct modifications to the building structure in order to allow safe permanent suspended installation of the helicopter.

8. NMMC provided architect to supply “Attachment 1 - 50% Design Drawings.”

8. The contractor shall be responsible for all work and materials required for fabrication and installation of the building mounting points.

0. Perform a certified load test of the rigging system, aircraft, and building mounting point to declare the installation fit for permanent suspension.

9. The load test is to be performed prior to final installation of the aircraft in NMMC.

9. All loads shall be rigged by a qualified rigger.

0. Install the aircraft into the museum utilizing NMMC selected positioning and support structures, with final position and orientation being approved by the TPOC.

10. All loads shall be rigged by a qualified rigger.

10. The floor of the museum is to be protected in any area that work by the contractor is taking place.

0. Provide deliverables to TPOC before end of period of performance.

11. Maintain copies of all drawings and designs created for this contract and deliver electronic or physical copies to the TPOC.

11. Assemble a report of all details pertaining to the certified airframe inspection and deliver a physical copy to the TPOC.

11. Assemble a report of all details pertaining to the certified load test of the rigging and aircraft and deliver a physical copy to the TPOC.

1. Applicable Information and/or Documents

3. Government Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): TPOC contact information to be provided to the Contractor at time of award.

3. Period of Performance:

1. The period of performance shall start immediately upon date of contract award. All performance must be complete in accordance with the PWS no later than February 28, 2025.

0. See Section IV.D. Deliverables for detail.

0. Initial site visit and post-award kickoff meeting shall be completed within 4 weeks of contract award. Site visit and kickoff meeting may take place on the same date/visit.

0. Fabrication of rigging solution to be complete within 6 weeks of TPOC approval of submitted rigging drawings. See Section IV.D.3. for detail.

0. Modifications of building structure to create a permanent suspension point completed within 12 weeks of contract award.

1. Transportation of aircraft to museum, certified load test, and permanent aircraft installation to take place the week of February 9, 2025, and is to be completely installed by midnight February 14, 2025.

3. Place of Performance:

Destination:

National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) 1775 Semper Fidelis Wy Triangle, VA 22172 Attn: Restoration Section

Origin:

NMMC Museum Support Facility (MSF) 17001 Interstate Dr, Suite 140 Dumfries, VA 22026 Attn: Restoration Section

3. List of Deliverables:

3. Delivery Address:

National Museum of the Marine Corps 1775 Semper Fidelis Wy Triangle, VA 22172 Attn: Restoration Section

3. Hours of Operation: The only restrictive hours of operation are during U.S. Federal Holidays. Visit Federal Holidays (opm.gov) to view the applicable listing of U.S. Federal Holidays.

The National Museum of the Marine Corps shall close to the public as coordinated with the TPOC per the transportation and installation plan for performance of this requirement.

3. Contractor Personnel / Qualifications:

6. Professional Engineer (PE) license with supplied documentation of past performance.

6. Qualified rigger with supplied documentation of past performance.

3. Travel: The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract type. The Contractor is responsible for all travel/per diem related expenses required to perform this contract. Any anticipated travel costs in the performance of this contract shall be included as part of the quoted rate(s). Any travel matters associated with the performance of this contract are the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Government shall not have any financial responsibility other than paying for the FFP on each line item.

3. Government Facility Access: The Contractor must possess a current valid state driver’s license and/or form of government approved official identification containing a personal photograph. The identification is required for security purposes to access Government facilities.

3. Specifications:

· Approximate weight of fully configured helicopter is 13,900 lbs.

· Final positioning and orientation to be determined by TPOC during installation.

3. List of Attachments:

0. Attachment 1: 50% Design Drawings

0. Attachment 2: Concept Drawings

0. Attachment 3: AH-1W Principal Dimensions

0. Attachment 4: AH-1W Photos (End of PWS)

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