Q-A 1-37_Amend 0006.pdf

Question # Question Reference NAVAIR response 1 Would the Government confirm the total number of T56-A-16A Series 3.5

Power Section engine module upgrades for the Series program?

N0001924R0007 Att 4 The maximum number of T56-A-16A Series 3.5 upgrades to be procured under this contract vehicle is 75. Please refer to

"Section B- Supplies or Service and Prices, Item No. 0001AA and 0001AB", "BTXT.216-9506 Minimum and Maximum quantities", "B-1", and Attachment (4), "Estimated Annual Ordering Quantities by Contract Year."

2 Is there a limit to Past Performance Contract entries for Prime and Sub Contractors? ES-2 Relevant Contract Summary indicates three (3) for the Prime and two or three for subs?

N00001924R0007 Table ES-2; Att L- 1 Vol 1 ES Tables

There is no limit to Past Performance contract entries for Prime and Subcontractors. Offerors shall provide contract entries in Table ES-2 for all recent/relevant contracts in accordance with the instructions and definitions set forth in Section L and Attachment L-1 Vol 1 ES Tables of the solicitation. Insert additional rows as necessary and provide a unique contract number reference for each entry in accordance with the Instructions of Att-L Vol 1 ES Tables.

3 During Testing, if non-related items to the Series 3.5 Modification (e.g.

Torquemeter / Gearbox) are found to be Non-RFI, will these go to CLIN 0002 O&A or CLIN 0004 O&A for repair and additional testing? Does this create a TAT hold?

N00001924R0007 Section L 2.2.1 and Solicitation Section F

If items not related to the 3.5 modification are discovered to be non-RFI, notify the COR for further disposition. PWS 6.0 has been clarified on this point. The repair of torquemeters or gear boxes are not covered under this contract. This could drive a TAT hold for the QECA.

4 Would the Government explain TAT related to CLIN 0001 (60-days) and 0003 (70-days)? Are these additive (e.g. 130-days for the full QECA) deliver?

N00001924R0007 Section L 2.2.1 and Solicitation Section F

The maximum TAT for CLIN 0001 (Series 3.5 Power Section) is 60 days. The maximum TAT for CLIN 0003 (QECK Inspection, QECA Reassembly and Test) is 70 days, and is not additive to the TAT under CLIN 0001. In accordance with the PWS, the Government may induct standalone power sections for upgrade or QECAs for power section upgrade. When inducting a standalone power section, only CLIN 0001 would be funded and the maximum TAT is 60 days. When inducting a QECA, CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0003 would be funded with CLIN 0001 covering the power section upgrade portion, and CLIN 0003 covering the QECK Inspection, and QECA Reassembly and Test. The power section upgrade funded under CLIN 0001 would occur after the QECK Inspection, but before the QECA Reassembly and Test of CLIN 0003. Therefore, the 70 days specified as the maximum TAT for CLIN 0003 is inclusive of the 60 day maximum TAT for CLIN 0001. Also, please refer to Section F of the solicitation where offerors are to insert proposed TAT days for Items 0001AA, 0001AB, and 0003.

5 Please confirm that instruction to "dissassemble, clean, and inspect all items" does not include Torquemeter, Accessory Gearbox, and Reduction Gearbox modules

PWS 5.17 and PWS 6.0 Gear box and torquemeter modules will be disassembled/removed from the QECA, but they will not be further disassembled or repaired. Gear box and torquemeter modules must be inspected for servicability and pass QECA test cell runs. If the gear box or torquemeter are discovered to be non-RFI, contact the COR for disposition instructions. PWS 6.0 has been clarified on this point.

6 Please confirm that engine logbook, AESR, MSR, ASR, and SRC Cards will be provided in hard-copy form with each QECA delivered to the awardee.

PWS 5.5 Yes hard copy records will be provided for each induction. PWS 5.5 has been clarified on this point.

7 Will standard T56-A-16 Series III Depot Maintenance Manual "build limits" apply to the Series III/Series 3.5 common turbine module LLP's not replaced during Series 3.5 upgrade (turbine wheels and spacers)? Will these fall under CLIN 0002 O&A?

N0001924R0004 CLIN 0002/Att

2/PWS 5.2

Yes, standard build limits apply to Power Section parts not included in the 3.5 upgrade kits. In accordance with PWS 5.2 and the Draft TD (Attachment 2), each Power Section shall be brought to RFI using publications provided. This is not covered under CLIN 0002 and the contractor's proposal for CLIN 0001 should reflect this.

8 Please confirm that NAVAIR will submit Attachment L-3 Vol 3 "past performance questionnaire" to our customers that we provide contact details for in Table PP-1 Past Performance Contract Data"

Attachment L-3 Vol 3/Table PP-1 No, it is the Offeror's reponsibility to forward the questionaires for all contracts that do not have a report in CPARs. Please refer to Solicitation Section L, "Volume 3 - Past Performance" for details.

9 Parts needing replacement not in the 3.5 kit, will they be handled as an Over & Above or under the proposed FFP CLIN amount?

PWS 5.2

In accordance with PWS 5.2 and the Draft TD (Attachment 2), each Power Section shall be brought to RFI using publications provided. This is not covered under CLIN 0002 and the contractor's proposal for CLIN 0001 should reflect this.

10 For lead time of O&A materials, does the clock stop on the scheduled TAT Time? When does it begin again?

PWS 10.0; HTXT.217-9507 Over and Above Clause

Clock stops when COR confirms requirement for each O&A. Impact to TAT will be negotiated with the specific O&A and in accordance with HTXT.217-9507 Over and Above Clause.

Clarification needed for active safety TDs not complied with at time of receipt of module. Will the cost to comply be handled as an Over & Above or under the proposed FFP CLIN amount?

PWS 11.3

Only the 3.5 Draft TD (Attachment 2) is part of the FFP CLIN. Any additional TDs required by the Government will be covered under the O&A CLIN. Paragraph 11.3 has been updated to clarify this requirement.

12 What does the government prefer concerning disposition of parts placed by the 3.5 kit?

Government Furnished Property FAR/DFAR Clauses

All parts that are replaced will be disposition by DCMA in accordance with Government Furnished Property FAR/DFAR clauses contained within this contract.

We are performing independent research on the Solicitation (N0001924R0007). We would like to know if this is a brand new contract OR if there is (was) an incumbent performing these services.If not brand new, could you please provide the current / previous contract number?

This effort will be a new contract.

SOLICITATION N0001924R0007 INDUSTRY QUESTIONS & NAVAIR RESPONSES

Please confirm specific Contractor responsibility for Engine Power Section, RGB, and Torquemeter Modules, Engine Accessories, and QECK Accessories and Components.

Question: Is the Contractor responsible for processing repairs for the RGB and Torquemeter modules, Engine Accessories or QECK Accessories and Components if they fallout/are determined to be unservicable during inspection or Repair (if within Contractor Scope of Supply)?

PWS 5.1, 6.0, 12.1

The Power Section will be upgraded to 3.5 and returned to RFI. The Contractor will inspect (MEI) and reuse other modules if they are RFI. If the other modules are non-RFI, notify COR. QECKs will be returned to an RFI condition in accordance with PWS Section 6.0. The Contractor is responsible for all parts not provided in the kit to meet the requirements for an RFI Power Section IAW technical manuals in Section 12.1 of this PWS.

Is the Contractor responsible for all Common T56-A-16 Series III Power Section parts not part of the Series 3.5 kit? Question: Can NAVAIR please provide direction on how the Contractor should properly price unknown quantities of parts needed without knowing the current turbine configuration, time and condition of Series III baseline configuration for adopting the 3.5 kit as well as condition of Engine Accessories and QECK Accessories and Components if confirmed they are within Scope of Supply?

PWS 5.2, 12.1

Yes, the Contractor is responsible for all parts not provided in the kit to meet the requirements for an RFI Power Section and QECK IAW technical manuals in PWS Section 12.1. No, NAVAIR can not provide direction on how to properly price unknown quantities; however, we can provide the hourly data for all of the engines in the fleet.

16 Is NAVAIR expectig full QECA "Overhauls" or "Continued-Time Repairs? PWS 6.1, 10.0, 12.1 No, a full overhaul of the QECA is not wihtin the scope of this contract. In accodance with PWS Section 6.1, Contractor will submit an O&A request IAW Section 10.0 for replacement of primary QECK structure as defined in Section 12.1. PWS Section

6.1 has been clarified to define primary structure.

17 Is the $5K a deductible or are we for example responsible for replacing MOI or BER starters minus $5K?

PWS 5.14

The Contractor is responsible for replacing all MOI parts up to a maximum of $5,000. Anything over $5,000 will be subject to an O&A request in accordance with PWS 5.14 and 10.0.

Please define "Contractor responsibility" for "ID, selection, ordering, and stocking of required parts to support making Power Sections and QECK's RFI. This question is a follow-on to Question #

PWS 5.19

The Contractor will identify procure parts required to make Power Sections and QECKs RFI within the contractual turn around time (TAT).

2.5: Are we responsible for RGB and TM material that needs to be replaced/repaired if determined to be non-RFI after engine test? Or will Gov't supply RFI replacement RGB or TM modules under 10.1 Over and Above?

PWS 5.19

If a gear box or torquemeter is determined to be non-RFI, notify the COR in accordance with PWS 10.1. Repair of these components are not a requirement under this contract.

Which "Engine Accessories" and "QECK Accessories" per Definitions section of PWS are the Contractor specifically responsible for? Question: Does this mean these Items are all to be inspected, tested and repaired as necessary, or is the responsibility just custodial and the US Navy will be responsible for repair or replacement with new/RFI if these units if not flightworthy when received or tested?

Definitions Section, PWS 5.1, 5.2.

and 6.1

"Accessories" are defined as any part that can be removed and replaced at all levels of mainetance. See PWS 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1.

The items will be inspected, tested and repaired as necessary. There will be no depot repair requirements for any accessory that passes test.

If we order Common Series III Power Section replacement parts on Day 1 of contract it might take 12 months + to receive material-- how is 60-day TAT affected? Question: How does Supply Chain lack of part availability and extremely long lead times (a very real potential due to unknown detailed Series III baseline parts and usability in current engines + replacement Engine Accessories and QECK accessories if applicable) impact / and tie into the 60-day CLIN 0001 TAT and CLIN 0003 70-day TAT?

PWS 5.19 A formal request for TAT relief shall be submitted to the PCO for adjudication.

How soon before QECA's and Power Sections are provided to the Contractor will NAVAIR provide detailed Turbine configuration, LLP status and Operational/Failure history for each so to allow adequate time for planning, ordering, and stocking anticipated replacement material?

PWS 5.19

NAVAIR will not be providing detailed Turbine configuration, LLP status and Operational/Failure history to the Contractor as this is not a depot overhaul contract.

23 How frequently will NAVAIR provide an updated forecast for Power Sections and QECA deliveries?

PWS 5.19

NAVAIR intends to provide yearly orders under the IDIQ for 3.5 upgrades. Estimated quantities were provided in Attachment 4 to the RFP.

Can the Navy provide now pre-bid the component failure rate history on NAVAIR T56-A-16 Power Sections and QECK's so that the Contractor can properly forecast Material failure rates in developing our bid proposal for Supply plan and anticipated Cost and Pricing?

PWS 5.19 NAVAIR cannot provide component failure rate history due to the sensitive nature of the data from other vendors.

25 Will Contractor receive 4 Power Sections and up to 8 QECA's at a time to allow for Cannibilization?

PWS 5.21 Cannibalization is defined within PWS Section 5.21. No, the Contractor will not receive 4 Power Sections and up to 8 QECA's.

Will NAVAIR provide RFI Engine Accessories and/or QECK Components and Accessories if they fallout/are determined to be unserviceable during Inspection or during the Repair process (if these tasks are included in the Scope of Supply? (similar to question 2.12 above)

PWS 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1 See PWS Sections 5.1, 5.2 and 6.1. The items will be inspected, tested and repaired as necessary. There will be no depot repair requirements for any accessory that passes test.

27 Will NAVAIR provide Core Power Sections and QECK's from which to Cannibilize material to improve TAT's? (similar to question 2.12 above)

PWS 5.21 No, NAVAIR will not provide Core Power Sections and QECKs from cannibilized material.

Please define sequencing of Val Ver for Qty. 1 Power Section Upgrade- are there unique reports that NAVAIR will require? Do the unique reports need to be submitted at specific steps within the Series 3.5 kit incorporation process or only after the 3.5 kit incorporation is and Test are completed?

PWS 7.1

PWS Section 7.1 outlines the validation/verification installation and shall be performed in conjunction with the first installation funded under SLIN 0001AA. Upon completion of power section 3.5 modification, make recommendations for modifications to the TD IAW CDRL A009 and Enclosure 6 Verification Certification Form NAVAIR 5215/12 (REV. 09/21). The report will be submited after the test is completed.

Does NAVAIR require a bare T56-A-16 engine test so to confirm Series 3.5 engine peformance improvement prior to QECA test? If so, what data does NAVAIR require from both the bare engine and QECA test?

PWS 5.1

Yes, a bare T56-A-16 engine test is required to confirm Series 3.5 engine performance improvements prior to QECA testing. PWS Section 5.1 has been updated to clarify that the Contractor shall provide a copy of the Test cell run sheet with the Module Service Record (MSR) documentation in CDRL 0004 Logs and Records, Aircraft and Aeronautical Equipment/Maintenance Records Submission.

30 Please confirm that a CSDR is not required to be submitted with our bid PWS 13.0 and 13.1 No the CSDR is not required to be submitted with your bid in accordance with the solicitation ""CSDR Additional Information",

(b) In accordance with DoDM 5000.04, the Offer is not required to submit CSDR deliverables with its proposal". Following the award of the contract, the Contractor shall utilize PWS Sections 13.0 and 13.1 for their submission of the CSDR.

1) With the Amendment 3 update on 5/30 clarifying that PWS Section 11.3 PPC/AYC (T56 POWER PLANT CHANGE NO. 126) for all required Turbine Vane Case replacements will be tied to CLIN 0002 "Power Section Series

3.5 Upgrade O&A", does this mean that NAVAIR will provide the replacement Turbine Vane Cases as GFM or is the Contractor still required to forecast, order, and hold stock of this component? 2) While relevant engine S/N's are provided in the T56 Power Plant Change No. 126 document, we do not yet know which Power Section or QECA S/N's will be provided to us for Series 3.5 upgrade- what should the Contractor assume in our Cost model for the required number of Turbine Vane Case replacements and when they will be required?

Solicitation Amendment 3, Section 11.3

1) The Contractor will not be required to stock the component. PPC 126, if required, will be against CLIN 0002, O&A, if Turbine Case replacement is needed. 2) The Contractor should assume that any not yet known Power Section or QECA S/N's for the Series 3.5 upgrade will be against CLIN 0002, O&A, as outlined in PWS Section 11.3.

Section 1 b. of the DRAFT Series 3.5 TD calls out a list of pre-requisite Series III T56-A-16 Power Section hardware that the Contractor is "to ensure that the following configuration of parts/material are present in the Power Section Assembly." 1) Will this pre-requisite hardware be provided GFM by NAVAIR? 2) As we do not yet know which Power Section or QECA S/N's will be provided to us for Series 3.5 upgrade and whether the specified pre-requisite parts are already incorporated, what should the Contractor assume in our Cost model for forecasting, ordering, and holding stock for these pre-requisitie parts and when they will be required?

Section 1 b. of the DRAFT Series

3.5 TD (pre-requisite Series III

hardware- Comp Ball Bearing, Thermocouple Assy, T1-T2 Turbine Spacer, 2nd stg Vane Case Seal Ring, C14 wheel

1) No there is no pre-requisite hardware. All pre-requisites will have been complied with prior to induction. There is no scope within this contract for this. 2) There is no requirement for holding stock of the pre-requisite parts.

As you know these are high value items. So the question is do we price these into CLIN 0001 FFP or keep the CLIN price lower and address as they come up under CLIN 0002 O&A?

PWS 5.2 and 12.1 The scope is required to be priced under CLIN 0001. PWS Section 5.2 - "The Contractor is responsible for all parts not provided in the kit to meet the requirements for an RFI Power Section IAW technical manuals in Section 12.1 of this PWS."

Are subcontractors required to submit a current DD Form 2345 for Prime contractors to share CUI data?

Solicitation, Section L, paragraph 6

If the data/document has a Distribution Statement C or D marking, then as the Prime Contractor, the Prime can share this with their subcontractor. As the Subcontractor, this relationship with the Prime would make the Subcontractor a government contractor who is authorized to receive it for this effort. Furthermore, if the data/document has an ITAR marking, then it is on the Prime Contractor who is sharing this data/document to ensure it is complying with the ITAR marking.

35 Will NAVAIR require that a SLIN 0001AA Val/Ver be completed at more than one facility, if applicable?

PWS 7.1 No, as specified under PWS Section 7.1, "The validation/verification effort shall be performed in conjunction with the first installation funded under SLIN 0001AA. Therefore, only one validation/verification effort will be required for the contract.”

We recommend that NAVAIR extend the 60-day TAT for SLIN 0001AB Power Section Series 3.5 Upgrades to 85 days and the QECK Inspection, QECA re-assembly and test in CLIN 0003 to 95 days to align NAVAIR C-130T aircraft availability and TAT expectations more closely with current supply chain availability/lead time for Power Section and QECK material.

N0001924R0007 Section L 2.2.1, Section F, and Response to

Question 21

NAVAIR maintains the TAT requirements as set forth under Section L 2.2.1 and Section F. In accordance with the question and answer in 21, a formal request for TAT relief shall be submitted to the PCO for adjudication.

As this solicitation is set-aside for small businesses, please confirm that AWD requirements are applicable.

N0001924R0007, 52,222-42 and Section J Attachment 6 - TBD

There is no exemption from the Service Contract Labor Standards based on size of business. As such, AWD requirements set forth in the solicitation are applicable.

We are requesting a bit of clarification on question number 9 on the attached. The question concerns parts that are not part of the 3.5 upgrade kit that need to be replaced to bring the power section to RFI. We have listed, for sake of explanation, the major parts that could need replacement during the 3.5 Kit install.

PWS REF Paragraph 5.2. “Contractor is responsible for all parts not provided in the kits to meet the requirements for an RFI Power Section…”

PWS 5.2 Yes, if any of the parts fail on the list they will need to be replaced.