QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Aircraft Wash 6-15-2023.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO:

W50S85-23-Q-0016

Aircraft Wash Service as of 9:33am on 6-15-2023

Dated: 6-8-2023

Q1. Is this a new contract or a recompete of a current contract?

A1. This is a new contract not previously contracted.

Q2. If this is a current contract, who is the incumbent and what is the contract number?

A2. This is a new contract not previously contracted.

Q3. Is there any historical documentation for how many aircraft washes per year?

I realize that the CLINS list 8 for the KC-135s and 17 for the A-10, but does that list the washes expected per year or just the amount of aircraft required to be washed each year?

A3. 8 for the KC-135s and 17 for the A-10 per year

Dated: 6-9-2023

Q4. How many KC-135 and A-10 Aircraft are assigned to this contract and are they on a 180-day wash schedule?

A4. A-10’s want 17 aircraft washes per year. They are on a 180 day wash schedule. Squadron personnel will wash anything over that number.

KC-135’s want 8 washes per year. They are on a 180 day wash schedule.

Squadron personnel will wash anything over that number.

Q5. Can the Government clarify how it arrived at 8 KC-135 and 17 A-10 washes per year as per Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET?

A5. A-10’s- we have 21 aircraft that are on a 180 day wash cycle. Due to phase and depot maintenance we average 34 washes per year. We split the washes between contractor and squadron personnel. KC-135’s we have 8 aircraft that are on a 180 day wash cycle. Due to Isochronal and depot maintenance we average 16 washes per year. We split the washes between contractor and squadron personnel.

Q6. Solicitation Reference: 52.212-2 (a)(i) technical capability of the item offered to meet the Government requirement. Provide a narrative of your technical approach to include a schedule.

PWS Reference: 5.14 Scheduling:

5.14.1 KC-135 Scheduling shall be accomplished through the 127th ARG, MOF, Plans and Scheduling office.

5.14.2 A-10 Scheduling shall be accomplished through the 127th MXG, MOF, Plans and Scheduling Office.

Question: The Solicitation reference give instructions to provide a schedule and the PWS reference states how scheduling shall be accomplished by the respective unit Plans and Scheduling offices. Can the Government explain on how offerors should proceed regarding this conflict?

A6. Schedule submission is not required, technical narrative is required.

Q7. Is there an incumbent contractor and if so what is the contract number?

A7. This is a new contract not previously contracted.

Q8. Does the Governemnt recommended to have a contractor vehicle for this effort?

A8. Contractor vehicle is not required

Q9. Is there currently a contractor vehicle assigned to this effort?

A9. A-10’s/KC-135’s no.

Q10. Does the Government provide the water hoses and nozzles at each wash location?

A10. A-10’s yes, KC-135’s yes

Q11. Does the Government provide Foamers?

A11. A-10’s no, KC-135’s no

Q12. Does the Government provide storage locations for contractor furnished property, materials, and equipment?

A12. A-10’s no, KC-135’s no

Q13. 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?

A13. This is a new contract not previously contracted.

Q14. Does the Government provide Aircraft Soap?

A14. A-10’s Yes, KC-135’s yes