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FSG‐ITN‐23/24‐1002 Page 1 of 2 UH‐60 Blackhawk Helicopters – Q&A

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS TO THE FOLLOWING INVITATION TO NEGOTIATE (ITN):

UH-60 BLACKHAWK HELICOPTER

SOLICITATION NO.: FSG-ITN-23/24-1002

Note: All written questions are reproduced in the same format as submitted by the Respondent.

NO.

ITN

Section

QUESTION

ANSWER

1.

2.2 Is the state expecting two (2) UH-60

aircraft to be delivered on May 1, 2024?

Yes.

2.

N/A Are the aircraft required to N number registered?

No.

3.

N/A Does the aircraft require a Type

Certificate (TC)?

No.

4.

N/A If the state accepts an aircraft without TC, what technical specifications, i.e. PMI intervals, inspection criteria, etc., does the state require?

The state will evaluate the PMI intervals and inspection criteria established by the operator in conjunction with the TBOs established by the component manufacturer or the practices of the military maintenance program governing the particular aircraft.

5.

N/A Is there an order of precedence for the award process? I.e., is one requirement heavier than another, and if so, what is that order?

The order of precedence for the award process will be to determine the aircraft with the most operable life remaining before TBOs. The cost of the component, the estimated cost to replace the component, as well as the availability of the component are all factors.

6.

Attachment A & D

"Preference will be given for aircraft with no TBO components having less than 500 hours before overhaul." Then price sheet, page 33 says "Used UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter with rebuilt TBO components with not less than 1000 TBO remaining hours." Which is the actual requirement?

The state prefers to purchase aircraft with no TBO components less than 1000 hours. The state will not reject bids for aircraft with TBO components of at least 500 hours.

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NO.

ITN

Section

QUESTION

ANSWER

7.

Does the State require any cockpit/aircraft upgrades or modifications?

No.

8.

Will following on aircraft for this effort be solicited or direct award?

The Department anticipates to process further requests though the public procurement procedure.

9.

As a small business, the short suspense for submission for this solicitation is excessively difficult for us to staff. I request a 7-day extension to properly prepare a fully compliant proposal containing all the required technical information and proposal requirements.

No extensions are intended to be made for this solicitation.