QUESTIONS ANSWERS - 12.5.2025.pdf

W50S9H26QA010 - F18 Aircraft Transport Services

Questions & Answers

Q1. What are the dimensions of the aircraft in its shipping conϐiguration to include: length, width, height, estimated weight?

A1. Weight: 26,500 lbs., Width at Widest Point: (Vert tails): 11.8 ft., Length: 54 ft., Height:

10.5 ft.

Q2. Can you provide the width between the main landing gear assemblies, from the inside of one tire to the inside of the other?

A2. Width is 9.8 feet but the F-18 Main Landing Gear struts can be rested on the trailer (ref photos below).

Q3. For insurance purposes, what is the declared value of the aircraft?

A3. $500k

Q4. Will the wings and/or other removed components be crated or boxed in any way? If so, what are the dimensions of the crates?

A4. The following items are removed:

Lt and Rt wing with leading edge ϐlaps, Lt and Rt Horizontal tails, Lt and Rt Trailing Edge Flap, Lt and Rt Aileron, Lt and Rt Trailing Edge Flap shroud. All of these loose items can be stacked on top of each other and Miramar will provide dunnage/protective material as required.

Crate dimensions are: L 79” x W 39” x H 27”

Component L W H

IWP/OWP w/Leading Edge Flaps 193" 108" 24"

Horz Stab 157" 100" 21"

Trailing Edge Flap 114" 54" 18"

Aileron 73" 37" 12"

TEF Shroud 112" 22" 9"

Crate w/Tip Caps, Aileron Shroud, Panels, Hardware 79" 39" 27"

Q5. Will the aircraft be drained of fuel, oil, and hydraulic ϐluid prior to shipment?

A5. Yes

Q6. Is this aircraft for a static display?

A6. No Added 11.19.2025

Q7. Do the wings need to ship separately from the body of the F18?

A7. Yes, please see response to Question 4.

Q8. Does this shipment require alternate route planning in case of emergency? If so, how many alternate routes are required?

A8. No

Q9. Finally, just conϐirm that a crew will help load and unload the F18.

A9. Yes, crew at Marimar will assist loading onto trailer and crew at Volk Fld will be on site to remove the F-18 and loose items.

Previous transports were accomplished by using a low boy and angling the F-18 (ref below).

Also note the main landing gear rested onto the trailer.

Q10. Will the Government provide cradles/stands/cribbing for the fuselage, wings, and other components? Or should we plan to supply any specialized support equipment as part of “all equipment” required?

A10. NO. All equipment is required.

Q11. Are there any preferred or restricted routes between MCAS Miramar and Volk Field ANGB that we need to follow?

A11. NO

Q12. Are any special escorts required beyond standard oversize-load regulations (for example, state police, security escorts, or DoD-speciϐic escort requirements)?

A12. NO

Q13. How far inside each base (MCAS Miramar and Volk Field ANGB) will our trucks need to travel for loading/unloading (for base access and vetting paperwork)?

A13. Will be escorted from the gate coordinated by POC from MCAS and Volk.

Q14. Are there any parking or staging limitations on either base if there are schedule changes or delays?

A14. NO

Q15. Any special handling or tie-down instructions required by MALS-11?

A15. No. F-18 needs to be tied down to low boy and loose equipment needs to be tied down on a separate trailer.

Q16. Conϐirmation of whether the aircraft will be shrink-wrapped or covered

A16. Acft will not be shrink wrapped or covered.

General weight of items needing transported:

a. Inner Wing: 1,277 lbs. x 2 = 2,554 lbs.

b. Outer Wing: 275 lbs. x 2 = 550 lbs.

c. Horizontal Stabilator: 194 lbs. x 2 = 388 lbs.

d. Trailing Edge Flap: 116 lbs. x 2 = 232 lbs.

e. Inbd Leading Edge Flaps: 104 lbs. x 2 = 208 lbs.

f. Outboard Leading-Edge Flap: 31 lbs. x 2 = 62 lbs.

g. Aileron: 40 lbs. x 2 = 80 lbs.

h. TEF Shroud: 44 lbs. x 2 = 88 lbs.

i. Aileron Shroud: 20 lbs. x 2 = 40 lbs.

Total = 4,202 lbs. (round out to 4,300 lbs. for the caps, misc. items)

Added 11.26.2025 Q17. Loading, Rigging & Equipment - Are approved securement/tie-down points on the F-18 identiϐied, or can a load plan be provided showing approved attachment points?

A17. There is no speciϐic load plan as previous transport load plans have been different.

Q18. Permits, Escort Vehicles & Routing - Are there any time-of-day movement restrictions when exiting MCAS Miramar (gate limitations, curfews, escort rules)?

A18. NO

Q19. Base Access, Security & Installation Procedures - What are the base access requirements for drivers and trucks entering MCAS Miramar and Volk Field (background checks, truck vetting, escort needs)?

A19. Must be able to gain access with an escort.

Q20. Is a military escort required once inside MCAS Miramar to the loading location?

A20. YES

Q21. Aircraft Condition, Insurance & Liability - Beyond the declared value of $500,000, are there any additional minimum insurance requirements (general liability, cargo, auto, or aviation-speciϐic)?

A21. NO

Q22. Loose Components & Crate Handling - Will Miramar personnel load and secure loose components (wings, ϐlaps, ailerons, tail sections, crates), or must the contractor secure them?

A22. Contractor must secure

Q23. Regarding Antiterrorism Awareness Level I (AT Level I) Training stated in the SOW, is this required solely for driver(s) accessing the installations, or must additional OCL personnel complete this training as well?

A23. The Awarded vendor company must complete.

Q24. Concerning the requirement to comply with OSHA, local safety, and HAZMAT standards, are contractors required to submit any certiϐications or documentation prior to arrival, or is compliance reviewed on-site? I don’t see a need for HAZMAT endorsement since the aircraft will be drained of all fuel and oil

A24. Not required

Q25. If funding becomes available and the aircraft moves, will there be an option to wait until spring for the transfer? We understand that this F-18 will not ϐly again, but the open cavities on the aircraft moving in winter will expose it to the corrosive chemicals used on northern roads.

A25. NO, want to have acft sent at earliest convenience not worried about corrosive chemicals and northern roads.

Q26. Will the vendor be responsible for submitting driver information for background checks, or will the Government installation handle the background investigation after we submit driver identiϐication to the USG?

A26. YES. Gov will do background check when we know the drivers information.

Q27. Are any items classiϐied as hazardous material by DOT standards? If so, what hazmat documentation accompanies the load?

A27. No classiϐied or hazardous materials

Q28. Please provide the applicable installation/facility access procedures, including any local security policies and procedures for both origin and destination.

A28. Required to be in contact with POC at MCAS MIRAMAR and Volk Field.

Q29. Will the driver need HazMat cert?

A29. NO

Q30. Will a pilot vehicle escort be required for security or otherwise? (e.g.

oversize/overweight permitting)?

A30. NO

Q31. What are the required pickup and delivery date windows, and is there ϐlexibility if permitting or weather delays occur?

A31. 0800-1600 M-F with one day prior arrival notice to coordinate equipment and personnel.

Q32. Will the Government allow staging time at origin if delays occur due to Government furnished crane availability or personnel?

A32. YES

Q33. Does the government require an air ride equipped low boy trailer required for aircraft movement?

A33. NO