W50S7T-22-Q-0009_Questions and Answers dated 28Jun22.pdf

Contractor Questions through 28 June 2022 Air Park Restoration Services

Solicitation # W50S7T-22-Q-0009

QUESTION 1: The Performance Work Statement (PWS) does not specify a paint type. Can you please specify the type of paint (e.g., urethane, latex, etc.) to be applied and the type of paint to be removed? The PWS states organic topcoat and not a specific type of paint?

Answer: The aircraft identified within the solicitation have the following current paints applied with their previous painting accomplished by 182nd Airlift Wing personnel. CLIN0001 C-130 – Epoxy primer coating, yellow, flat, aircraft; polyurethane coating, gray, 36173, Flat, Kit.

CLIN0003 F-84 – V110 Acrylic Metal Primer; Alkyd Uretane Gloss V200-78 Aluminum Paint.

CLIN0002 – OA-37B, 0004 F-16B Falcon, and 0005 O-2A Skymaster – Bondz Primer; 90-line Acryllic semi-gloss finish paint (various colors). Urethane can be an option for topcoat application that the Government will accept. Latex paint is not an acceptable option.

QUESTION 2: We commonly use catalyzed urethane paint for painting static displays because it has a longer lifespan and is more durable than latex paint. We have had to strip latex from many planes and apply urethane due to the poor adhesion of latex to metal and the fact that it doesn't inhibit rust as well as urethane. Can we use catalized urethane paint for painting the static displays?

Answer: Urethane can be an option for topcoat application.

QUESTION 3: Will the paint schemes remain the same or will they change?

Answer: All of the paint schemes will stay the same except the A-37. Please see Attachment 2 – Paint Scheme A-37 with the original color numbers and scheme for reference. The listing of the colors last used during touch-ups is in attachment 3 – Previous Paint Schemes. Contractor may compare Attachment 2 & 3 against Attachment 1 – Air Park Pictures.

QUESTION 4: Would it be ok to utilize one of the fire hydrants for a water source as far as power washing the aircraft?

Answer: No, FH shall not be utilized. There are yard hydrants on base near the air park that are available.

QUESTION 5: Will the water run off have to be collected during power washing?

Answer: If soaps/ detergents are used, water must be collected during power washing. If only water is used, it can be discharged to the ground.

QUESTION 6: As far as paint to be utilized, you stated urethane was to be used. Could there be an exception for an industrial coating such as DTM, it seems to be environmentally safer, very durable, protective and easier to obtain than most urethanes presently.

Answer: DTM Acrylic may be utilized as long as the durability can be warrantied for a minimum of 1 year, but preferably longer.

QUESTION 7: Will 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria provide the Vendor the templates for all of the decals? And words and numbers?

Answer: The Government can provide size, shape, font, location, and color for all required aircraft markings to the contract awardee. The Government has some digital files on hand but there are no hard templates known to exist on base.

QUESTION 8: Will 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria provide the Vendor access to electricity?

Answer: There is a 110 outlet in the Air Park. Any different type of power hookups or requirements would have to be brought in by the contractor.

QUESTION 9: Will Covid Testing be required? If yes, will the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria conduct the Covid testing on Site at the Facility?

Answer: Maybe. All personnel requesting access to the installation are required to fill out a DD3150. The personnel answer questions of whether or not they are fully vaccinated, partially vaccinated, not vaccinated, or refuse to respond. All persons that respond as not vaccinated or refuse to respond are required to get tested on the Friday prior or 72 hours maximum prior to arrival for work on the installation. The 182nd Airlift Wing will not conduct COVID testing on site at the facility. The results will be provided to the 182nd Airlift Wing Base Contracting Office prior to arrival at the installation.

QUESTION 10: Are you required to wear a mask if work is completed outside?

Answer: No, but if an individual goes inside a building then a mask shall be required.

QUESTION 11: Is there any background questionnaires that are required for access to the base?

Answer: Yes. These must be submitted to the COR or the Base Contracting Office prior to arrival so that their background checks can be accomplished. Persons not successfully passing their background checks shall not gain access to the base.

QUESTION 12: Will you be accepting any questions after 28 June 2022?

Answer: No.

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