Questions_for_29_Palms_-_Response.docx
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No.
| PWS Section |
| Page No. |
| Reference |
| Question |
| Comment/Suggestion |
| Governments Response |
| 1 |
| Paragraph 8 |
| 13 |
| Mandatory Requirements |
DOD Approved
Please confirm DOD Approved refers to DOD Commercial Airlift Review Board (CARB).
Yes, DoD approved refers to the CARB
| 2 |
| 5.7 Aircraft Requirements: |
| 9 |
| ... Additionally, the crew must be able to fly in Low Light Level (LLL) conditions and be Night Vision Capable (NVG) capable to include the NVG lighting in the aircraft. … |
| Will the government require proposers to provide proof of OPSPEC A050 HNVGO certification? |
| FAA Operations Specification, OPSPEC A050, Helicopter Night Vision Goggle Operations, (HNVGO) Certification authorizes the SAR Medevac service provider to conduct HNVGO in accordance with 14 CFR Part 135. |
| Yes, proof of OPSEC A050 HNVGO certification is required. |
| 3 |
| Mandatory Requirements: |
| 12 |
| #10: NVG Capable |
| Will the government require vendors to provide FAA approved documentation to confirm compliance with FAA OPSPEC A021? |
| FAA Advisory Circular 35-14B Subject: Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations, dated 3/26/15 and FAA Operations Specification, OPSPEC, A021 Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations, HAA, authorizes a certificate holder operating under Part 135 to conduct air ambulance visual flight rules (VFR) emergency medical service operations in Helicopters. OPSPEC A021 is required by the FAA for all Part 135 Operators conducting Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations, HAA. |
| Yes, proof of FAA OPSEC A021 is required. |
| 4 |
| Aircraft Requirements: |
| 13 |
| #2: No older than 20 years. |
| Will the government be willing to change this requirement? |
| Part 135 operators are required to maintain aircraft IAW the manufactures and FAA maintenance standards. Aircraft that exceed the 20 years are routinely dissembled to the base frame and are rebuilt. The purchase of aircraft that would meet this requirement is cost prohibitive to the government, due the purchase price would be prorated in the monthly fee for a one year contract. |
| No, the requirement will not be changed. However, please indicate in your quote that you take exception to this requirement along with a detailed reasoning as to why. Your company will not be eliminated without evaluation as this is a trade-off process solicitation. |
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