Responses to Questions_Acft Wash.pdf

Responses to Questions (Q&A), 18 Mar 2020, RFQ: W50S75‐20‐Q‐0001

Q1 ‐ What is the employment classification for this requirement in the wage determination? We are looking at the title Aircraft Servicer 23060 or Aircraft Worker 23080. Can you provide information on which is correct since there are different wage rates for each.

A1 – According to the following excerpt from the Department of Labor (DoL), the aircraft servicer, 23060, includes “cleaning exterior or interior of aircraft, using portable platform ladders, brushes, rags, water hose, and vacuum…” See https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/SCADirectVers5.pdf for additional information.

Q2 – What is the current pricing for these services? We are requesting this information as allowable under the FOIA.

A2 – The government does not have this information.

Q3 ‐ Was there an incumbent contractor who performed services within the last 12 months? If so, what was the name of the contractor, the solicitation #, and the awarded dollar amount?

A3 – The incumbent contract ended 17 August 2019. The contractor was Onvoi, LLC. Contract #

W912LA‐14‐P‐9006. Total contract value to include base with 4 option periods was $409,171.20.

Q4 ‐ The PWS has been extensively revised since the last acquisition. Have any services been added or removed from the previous contract?

A4 – Addition of post wash lubrication has been added to the solicitation, no additional service has been added beyond this.

Q5 ‐ PWS Description of Services – Are any transient aircraft washes included? If so, what is the historical estimated number of transient aircraft washes per year?

A5 – Transient aircraft washes had not been included in the previous contract. With additional C‐130 aircraft in CA and neighboring States, it is not anticipated, but there is a potential that transient washes may be requested, total washes not to exceed the CAP of 75. Performance would be contingent upon

COR and contractor concurrence.

Q6 ‐ PWS Description of Services ‐ Will the government provide a separate CLIN for those aircraft deemed “extremely dirty”?

A6 – No. The only time the aircraft would be considered extremely dirty would be after a deployment.

The aircraft at this base are washed every 30 days

Q7 ‐ PWS 4.3.6 states, “Government personnel will perform all prewash inspections and perform postwash lubrication as required by applicable aircraft technical orders.” However, there are numerous references throughout the PWS (Including the PRS) that state the Contractor is to perform the postwash lube. Please clarify whether lube is in scope for this requirement.

A7 – Lubrication will be in the scope of contractor performance. Government personnel will not perform post‐wash lubrication.

Q8 ‐ PWS 1.5.1 – Lubrication Services: If the contractor is to perform lubrication services, will the grease guns and grease be provided by the Government?

A8 – Grease guns and grease will be provided by the Government.

Q9 ‐ If the primary wash rack is unavailable due to repair or other, are there any alternate wash rack locations that can be utilized?

A9 – No

Q10 ‐ Regarding utility connections at the wash rack:

a. Is hot water available?

b. How many, separately fed, fresh water hose connection points and what size?

c. Is the water source sufficient for flood rinsing at the top of the tail?

d. Is compressed air available for foaming equipment?

A10 – a. ‐ No

b. ‐ We currently only have one hose connection due to the lack of water pressure. The current diameter of the hose is 1.5.

c. ‐ Yes

d. ‐ Yes

Q11 ‐ PWS 1.4 Contractor Furnished Items ‐ Who provides the water hoses and nozzles?

A11 – The Unit is asking for the contractor to provide hoses and nozzles.

Q12 – PWS 1.6.1 states (areas that require panel removal…will be accomplished by the government prior to start of service). Will the contractor be required to perform an aircraft wash service with many panels removed, such as for a pre or in‐process ISO?

A12 – A pre‐ISO wash may be required, limited panels will be removed for this wash. Typical washes require removal of the ramp belly band and flap track carriage covers only.

Q13 ‐ PWS 1.8 Programs Management – Will a file cabinet and office be provided the contractor to maintain all the forms required to be maintained (inventory, training, personnel records, quality control records, etc.)?

A13 – A file cabinet can be provided to the contractor to be placed in the COR office. No office space is available for a spare office for the contractor.

Q14 ‐ PWS 2.4.15 states that the contractor employees will be escorted by the COR or his/her designee.

To prevent delays due to possible wait times for the COR, will the supervisor of the wash contract be allowed to obtain a contractor CAC card with escort privileges?

A14 – Security forces will vet all new employees and there will be a list at the front gate to prevent any delays. The contractor will need to fill out a Channel Island AGS access form which the COR will provide so Security forces can do a back ground check on the contractors employees.

Q15 – Technical Exhibit 1 (Cancelling an Aircraft Wash) states the 146 MXG reserves the right to cancel scheduled washes at no cost to the government as long as the contractor is notified no later than 1600 on the day prior to the scheduled wash. Will the contractor be allowed to bill the government for a wash which is cancelled later than 1600 on the day prior to the scheduled wash?

A15 – If wash crew is not notified prior to 1600 the day prior to the wash, and an alternate aircraft is not available to wash, billing will be authorized.

Q16 – Technical Exhibit 2 states a range of 50‐75 washes will be performed per year. And that the contractor is guaranteed 55 washes. Will the contractor be allowed to bill for additional washes if the volume is below 55 washes at the end of any contract year?

A16 – Historical performance range is approx 50‐75 washes per year. Billing up to a minimum guaranteed 55 washes when performance falls short of 55 will be allowed.

Q17 – Technical Exhibit 3 states that services may be performed “at any location on the Aircraft Flight

Line and/or wash areas,” however, complete washes are restricted to the (one) wash rack. What services would be simultaneously required elsewhere?

A17 – The aircraft washes and lubes will be only performed on the wash rack. If another location is to be used the unit will ensure that the contractor has everything needed to perform the wash and lube without any delays.

Q18 – Technical Exhibit 3b states that wash pads are provided by the government. What type/brand of wash pads are provided? Are the appropriate poles provided as well? If poles are provided, what length do the poles extend to?

A18 – The type of wash pad that the unit is supplying is a magic eraser type pad purchased thru SEZNEP p/n CDR51965. The poles are not provided.

Q19 – Technical Exhibit 3b states soap is provided by the government. What brand soap is provided and in what size/type container?

A19 – The soap the unit provides is Cee‐Bee A‐882 MIL‐PRF‐87937 TYPE IV it comes in a 55gl drum

Q20 – Technical Exhibit 3b states that adequate chemical and equipment storage is provided. Please describe the storage provided and the proximity to the wash rack. Also, will the contractor be able to lock their own equipment in a separate storage cabinet?

A20 – The soap is stored in separate cabinet that holds two 55 gallon drums. The main cabinet is approximately 6ft X 8ft large enough to hold the contractors PPE, brushes, buckets and pads.

Q21 – Attachment 1 CLIN Pricing – Since CMR is an ongoing requirement applicable to each Fiscal Year, each reporting period will necessarily span 2 Contract Years. Will separate CLIN’s be provided for CMR for option year 2‐4 on the pricing sheet?

A21 – Will provide separate CLINS for CMR option years.

Q22 – Attachment 1 CLIN Pricing – Will an additional CLIN or space be provided to include the calculation of a 6‐month extension on the pricing sheet?

A22 – The ‐6 extension pricing will auto‐calculate after unit price is entered into the attachment 1 worksheet. The formula for the Option to Extend Services amount is as follows:

Base Year = CLIN Unit Amount x 6*

Option Year 1 = CLIN Unit Amount x 6*

Option Year 2 = CLIN Unit Amount x 6*

Option Year 3 = CLIN Unit Amount x 6*

Option Year 4 = CLIN Unit Amount x 6*