Q and A N6264920R0003 AMD 0002.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

FOR

H-53

N6264920R0003

NO. KEYWORD 1 QUESTIONS ANSWERS

1 RFP Section I, Page 164 52.246-20

WARRANTY OF

SERVICE (MAY 2001)

- (b) states that "The Contractign Officer shall give written notice of any defect or nonconformance to the Contractor ( blank )".

Could you define the timeline of ( blank )?

within one (1) year from the date of acceptance signature on the DD250 or designated acceptance document by the Government

2 Technical Data

A1-H53CE-MRC-300

CARD 148.1, 148.5

Mission-Essential Subsystems Matrix/Matrices

(MESM)

- CARD 148.1 says that prior to induction, squadron objectives include "Mission-Essential Subsystems Matrix/Matrices (MESM) operational checkouts."

'- CARD 148.5 says that ground/operational checkout phase includes conduct final "Mission-Essential Subsystems Matrix/Matrices (MESM) operational checkouts." operational checkouts .

Please provide the requirement of MESM operational checkout with applicable TM reference.

The requirement for MESM operational checkouts are to ensure that the Contractor delivers a Full Mission Capable (FMC) aircraft back to the custodian. Most of the applicable references are in the - 200 category of the H-53 TMs which contain testing and troubleshooting information. However, the Technical Manuals (TMs) do not have operational checkouts for every component on the aircraft.

For example, the windscreen does not have an operational checkout section in the manual. It would just need to be inspected, (probably based on the daily deck, A1-H53CE-MRC-200) for cracks, signs of crazing, ect. The same could be said for other items on the list like cargo rollers, fuselage and litters. Some items will require a simple visual inspection and/or ensuring items such as first aid kits and fire extinguishers aren’t expired. Likewise, the Contractor is not going to find testing and troubleshooting information for all components. Moreover, some systems will require checks that cannot be fully completed on the ground. For example, item 67 BAROMETRIC ALTIMETER HOLD SYSTEM will need to be checked in-flight during the FCF by the pilots even though there’s a TM listed. The Contractor will need to develop processes that ensures all of these items are fully checked out (ground & air) prior to delivery. For the other simple components/systems, the Contractor could potentially base its checks on inspection criteria listed in any H-53 publication that is appropriate and relevant to ensuring serviceability.

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