Pre-Solicitation Conference Industry Questions-Responses Part II.pdf

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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE OKLAHOMA

26 August 2022

Pre-Solicitation Conference Questions & Responses T-6A Texan II Avionics Replacement Program (ARP)

Part II

1) Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8106-22-R-0004, dated 1 August 2022, Page 3:

Item (c): In response to this Request for Proposals (RFP), the offeror shall prepare and submit certified cost or pricing data and supporting attachments in accordance with Table 15-2 of FAR 15.408. Further, the offeror shall (1) utilize the DFARS 252.215-7009, Proposal Adequacy Checklist (PAC), in pre-submission proposal quality reviews, and (2) furnish the completed checklist as part of their proposal submission.

Recommend removing this requirement: certified cost and pricing data should not be required because industry responses to date indicate that adequate competition will be obtained on this contract.

Response: The requirement for certified cost and pricing data will not be removed. However, this requirement is only applicable if the Contracting Officer determines that there is insufficient information available to determine price reasonableness and none of the exceptions in FAR 15.403-1 apply.

2) CLIN 0001: AIRCRAFT TECHNOLOGY MATURATION RISK REDUCTION (TMRR): Quality Requirement: AS9100 and CMMI Level 3

a. The only Statement of Work (SOW) paragraph that references CMMI is 9.0 which is not referenced in the Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0001 description. SOW 9.0 states CMMI is for the development of the “aircraft avionics suite”.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information. See CMMI question posted in Pre-Solicitation Conference Questions & Responses posting on 3 August 2022.

b. Request confirmation CMMI does not apply to other software efforts for this program?

Response: CMMI Level 3 is not required for developers of maintenance laptop software or virtual crew station software. CMMI Level 3 or equivalent Software development quality assurance is expected of the contractor or subcontractor developing Avionics software and any supporting software for the avionics – including version control for OFPs, firmware, applications, configuration files, supporting libraries, and SDKs. It does not pertain to databases unless specified under certifications and standards required by Federal aviation Administration (FAA) or other required accreditations, qualifications, or certifications.

http://www.sam.gov/

This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A fleet, located at five (5) CONUS operating locations with a total of 442 aircraft.

c. Does the United States Government (USG) consider DO-178C compliance the equivalent of CMMI Level 3? The FAA requires all aircraft avionics suite Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to comply with DO-178 for software development to certify the avionics suite. Recommend removing CMMI requirement as an unnecessary duplicate quality management system for avionics development.

Response: The USG requires CMMI Level 3 for software contractors developing under this requirements documents and USG requires DO-178C compliant software to DAL level determined by safety assessment.

USG expects that previously qualified LRUs with TSO certification, appropriate DO-178C levels already complied, and no modifications for ARP will be acceptable for FAA STC.

d. The quantity is seven (7) and unit of issue is Month – what is the deliverable to authorize a DD250 being submitted for the month? The monthly status report?

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

3) CLIN 0002: AIRCREW TRAINING DEVICE (ATD) TECHNOLOGY MATURATION RISK REDUCTION (TMRR): Quality

Requirement: AS9100 and CMMI Level 3

Recommend removing CMMI requirement as an unnecessary duplicate quality management system for aircraft avionics development which is not directly related to ATD TMRR effort.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information. See CMMI question posted in Pre-Solicitation Conference Questions & Responses posting on 3 August 2022.

a. The quantity is sixteen (16) and unit of issue is Month – what is the deliverable to authorize a DD250 being submitted for the month? The monthly status report?

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

4) CLIN 0003: LONG LEAD PARTS/MATERIAL - EMD

a. Can long lead time be reduced from twelve (12) months to six (6) months?

Response: At this time, the USG does not intend to reduce the long lead time.

5) CLIN 0004: LONG LEAD PARTS/MATERIAL - PRODUCTION LOT 1

a. Can long lead time be reduced from twelve (12) months to six (6) months?

Response: At this time, the USG does not intend to reduce the long lead time.

6) CLIN TBD: Long Lead – Production – Reference 4.10.1, long lead is only for EMD and Lot 1.

a. Request long lead CLINs be added for Production Lots 2, 3, and 4.

Response: Currently, the USG is unable to accommodate this request due to funding parameters.

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7) CLIN 0005: VIRTUAL PROTOTYPE DELIVERY (AIRCRAFT SYSTEM)

a. Description refers to SOW paragraph 5.1.8 which relates to ATD virtual prototype. Recommend deleting

5.1.8 from CLIN 0005 description.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

8) CLIN 0006: AIRCRAFT DELIVERY INCENTIVES, PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW (PDR)

a. CLIN description references SOW 3.1.4; there is no paragraph 3.1.4 in the SOW.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An

b. CLIN description references SOW 5.15 which relates to T-2 mod which has its own CLIN, 0008, recommend deleting 5.15 from CLIN 0006 description.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An

c. CLIN description references SOW 7.2.4 which relates to CDR which according to the SOW is included in

CLIN 0007 for aircraft EMD; recommend deleting 7.2.4 from CLIN 0006 description.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An

d. CLIN does not include Limitations of Liability, Inspection, Acceptance, Inspection/Acceptance Report, and

Quality Assurance sections. Is that because the aircraft PDR effort is included in CLIN 0001 TMRR such that CLIN 0006 exclusively applies to the award fee incentive?

Response: This question will be addressed in the next set of responses released by the USG.

9) CLIN 0007: AIRCRAFT ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT (EMD)

a. There isn’t a section that clearly defines the work to be accomplished in the EMD phase. Without a clear statement of USG intent, it will be very difficult to build a plan that meets the USG expectations. The SOW indicates there are 5 kits to be made, 3 aircraft prototypes, the ASIL, the virtual prototype, the design efforts to get to CDR, and aircraft airworthiness, development, and operational testing are all to be completed during EMD but the entry criteria to move from one to the next and how these efforts relate to each other is not clearly described. The modification location for the prototypes is also not described in the SOW or contract CLIN.

Response: This question will be addressed in the next set of responses released by the USG.

This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A

b. This CLIN includes CMMI Level 3 quality requirement. The only SOW paragraph that references CMMI is

9.0 which is not referenced in the CLIN 0007 description. SOW 9.0 states CMMI is for the development of the “aircraft avionics suite”.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An

c. Does CMMI apply to other software efforts for this program or just the aircraft avionics suite?

Response: CMMI Level 3 is not required for developers of maintenance laptop software or virtual crew station software. CMMI Level 3 or equivalent Software development quality assurance is expected of the contractor or subcontractor developing Avionics software and any supporting software for the avionics – including version control for OFPs, firmware, applications, configuration files, supporting libraries, and SDKs. It does not pertain to databases unless specified under certifications and standards required by FAA or other required accreditations, qualifications, or certifications.

d. Does the USG consider DO-178C compliance the equivalent of CMMI Level 3? The FAA requires all aircraft avionics suite OEMs to comply with DO-178 for software development to certify the avionics suite. Recommend removing CMMI requirement as an unnecessary duplicate quality management system for avionics development.

Response: The USG requires CMMI Level 3 for software contractors developing under this requirements documents and USG requires DO-178C compliant software to DAL level determined by safety assessment.

USG expects that previously qualified LRUs with TSO certification, appropriate DO-178C levels already complied, and no modifications for ARP will be acceptable for FAA STC.

e. The quantity is 20 and unit of issue is Month – what is the deliverable to authorize a DD250 being submitted for the month? The monthly status report?

Response: This question will be addressed in the next set of responses released by the USG.

f. CLIN description references SOW 7.4 which relates to ATD modification which has its own CLIN, 0019, recommend deleting 7.4 from CLIN 0007 description.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An www.SAM.gov for updated information

10) CLIN 0008: T-2 FLIGHT AND TELEMETRY

a. The USG intent for the T-2 modification is not clear. As written, industry believes the USG is requesting there be one data collection flight before CDR to collect information that cannot be provided by the aircraft OEM Textron. Is the USG aware of one or more required data elements that are not available from Textron? If yes, request the data be identified in the SOW.

Response: The USG does not know what data is unavailable from OEMs. It is the contractor’s responsibility to identify T-2 needs, if any.

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T-2 modification tests or collections cannot be used for validation. T-2 modification is intended for engineering data collection and risk mitigation. The T-2 modification package is an optional engineering development risk mitigation allowing collection of data contractor may need to ensure proper performance and integration with existing systems under dynamic environment. This is not required but outlined in the SOW for effort and coordination, if required to support the contractor’s solution. Omission in proposal submission within the firm fixed price (FFP) offer does not obligate the Government to fund if contractor identifies it as necessary later.

b. Is there going to be a single T-2 flight or does the USG envision multiple flights?

Response: The USG has planned for one flight, if additional flights are requested during that period, the team would attempt to provide additional flights. The USG does not guarantee more than one flight.

c. Which aircraft will the T-2 modification be installed on, the first aircraft modified which is the prototype physical installation?

Response: This is not a permanent modification. The aircraft will be identified prior to meeting at Randolph AFB for the T-2 flight.

d. When is the T-2 modification to come off the aircraft? Does it stay on through USG DT and OT?

Response: The T-2 modification will require immediate removal.

e. The CLIN quantity is 1; if multiple months and multiple flights are envisioned request the quantity be changed to reflect that to support small business cash flow requirements.

Response: There is only one planned T-2 event. The modification will be removed after completion.

11) CLIN 0009: PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE AND MOCK-UP DELIVERY (AIRCRAFT)

a. SOW 5.14 provides a clear description of the physical prototype and mock-up as aircraft A and B kits. The physical prototype kit is to be installed in the prototype installation aircraft (CLIN 0014) and the mock-up kit is to be installed in the ASIL. CLIN 0009 does not refer to the items as kits and it indicates a quantity of

1. Recommend adding kits to the CLIN title and description and making the quantity 2.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An

12) CLIN 0010: AIRCRAFT DELIVERY INCENTIVES, CRITICAL DESIGN REVIEW (CDR)

a. If this CLIN just for the incentive award related to CDR?

Response: This statement is correct.

13) CLIN 0012: ASIL TESTING AND GOVERNMENT ACCEPTANCE SUPPORT (AIRCRAFT)

a. The USG intent regarding the beginning steps of ASIL are not clear. SOW 3.14.3 states ASIL training materials and software user manual (SUM) will be available by PDR but there is nothing regarding ASIL development before this. Does the request for training materials and SUM by PDR indicate the USG expects the ASIL to be built and operating before PDR? SOW 5.12.2 makes it clear the ASIL will be

This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A complete and functional before CDR. SOW 5.14 makes it clear ASIL is to be delivered 14 calendar days after CDR completion. We interpret SOW 5.14 to mean the USG does not intend to perform any testing on ASIL before it is delivered to Tinker AFB – is this correct?

Response: The SOW will be clarified to indicate the ASIL delivery is in place at contractor’s selected controlled site within 14 days of CDR with an Acceptance Test witnessed by USG to become Government Equipment. The contractor shall maintain the ASIL and control it as Government Furnished Property (GFP). The USG may request at any time for the ASIL to be shipped to a new site, but the intent is to remain at contractor’s selected site for life of ARP to enable sustainment for T-6A ARP by contractor.

Every service instruction, bulletin, etc. will be tested on the ASIL before publishing. An updated SOW will be posted to clarify.

14) CLIN 0013: FIRST ARTICLE KIT BUY (AIRCRAFT) - 3 KIT BUY

a. In accordance with (IAW) SOW 5.14 are the Kit Proof, the Val/Ver, and the Spare. The CLIN quantity is 1.

Recommend the quantity be changed to 3 so each kit can be delivered and billed separately.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An

b. The CLIN information after the description is missing.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and updated with appropriate SOW references. An

15) CLIN 0014: PROTOTYPE INSTALLATION/DELIVERY (AIRCRAFT)

a. The SOW and the draft RFP do not indicate where the installation is to take place or how this work relates to other work activities being performed. Recommend clarification in the SOW regarding where the install will take place and what the entry and exit criteria are for performing the installation.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and SOW updated. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

16) CLIN 0016: DEVELOPMENTAL TESTING SUPPORT (AIRCRAFT)

a. Industry notes the USG anticipates the DT activity will take one (1) month based on the quantity and unit of issue indicated by this CLIN. Recommend clarifying this in the SOW.

b. The inspection and acceptance are listed as Origin. Industry believes this should be Destination since work will be done at a United States Air Force (USAF) base location.

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17) CLIN 0019: ATD ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT (EMD)

a. There are several SOW sections that refer to ATD EMD in addition to 7.4 which is the only one listed in the CLIN description. Suggest CLIN description be updated.

b. Note quantity is eleven (11) and unit of issue is Month – what is the deliverable to authorize a DD250 being submitted for the month? The monthly status report?

c. This CLIN lists CMMI Level 3 requirement which is only identified in SOW section 9.0 as applying to aircraft avionics OEM. Recommend deleting CMMI level 3 from this CLIN.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information. See CMMI question posted in Pre-Solicitation Conference Questions & Responses posting on 3 August 2022.

18) CLIN 0020: KIT PROOF INSTALLATION/DELILVERY (AIRCRAFT)

a. The SOW and the contract do not indicate where the install is to take place or how this work relates to other work activities being performed. Recommend clarification in the SOW regarding where the install will take place and what the entry and exit criteria are for performing the install.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

19) CLIN 0021: OPERATIONAL TESTING SUPPORT

a. The quantity is blank. Is this 1 month? If it is more than 1 month, what is the deliverable to authorize a

DD250 (example: monthly status report) being submitted for the month?

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

b. The inspection and acceptance are listed as Origin. Industry believes this should be Destination since work will be done at a USAF base location.

Response: Operational testing consists of 16 flights over a 37-day period. Operational test support would consist of the contractor being available to provide expertise, information, maintenance assistance for any unforeseen issues or problems that may arise during OT. There is no deliverable as a result of supporting operational testing.

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This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A

The CLINs have been restructured and SOW updated. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

20) CLIN 0022: VAL/VER INSTALLATION/DELIVERY (AIRCRAFT) - 1 KIT

a. The title and description for this CLIN indicate kit. Based on the SOW, industry believes the USG intends this CLIN to be for installation of the Val/Ver kit into the Val/Ver aircraft. Recommend removing kit from the title and description of this CLIN.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

b. The SOW and the requirements documents do not indicate where the install is to take place or how this work relates to other work activities being performed. Recommend clarification in the SOW regarding where the install will take place and what the entry and exit criteria are for performing the install.

posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated.

21) CLIN 0023: DIGITAL TWIN DELIVERY (AIRCRAFT)

a. The quantity for this CLIN is one (1) which creates some concern regarding when the CLIN can be billed.

The SOW has references to the aircraft digital twin from contract award through physical configuration audit which represents and significant time span. As a small business set aside suggest it would be beneficial to include some additional clarification for milestone billing points and increase the quantity accordingly to support the small business cash flow requirements.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

22) CLIN 0026: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 1 KIT BUY (119 EACH)

a. The quantity is one (1) and the unit of issue is Lot with the Inspection and Acceptance at Origin

(contractor facility). Collecting 119 aircraft install kits at the contractor facility to deliver as a single lot will create a significant cash flow burden on the small business prime. Suggest the quantity be changed to 119 and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

23) CLIN 0027: ATD MODIFICATION TESTING & SUPPORT (ATD)

a. The quantity is blank.

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b. The CLIN description includes significantly more scope than the CLIN title implies. Industry suggests reducing CLIN description to reflect SOW 7.3 which covers ATD testing and support.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

c. The Inspection and Acceptance show Origin. Should this be Destination since it will be done on a USAF base?

posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated.

d. This CLIN has the CMMI Level 3 requirement which is only identified in SOW section 9.0 as applying to aircraft avionics OEM. Recommend deleting CMMI Level 3 from this CLIN.

Response: CMMI Level 3 is not required for developers of maintenance laptop software or virtual crew station software. CMMI Level 3 or equivalent Software development quality assurance is expected of the contractor or subcontractor developing Avionics software and any supporting software for the avionics – including version control for OFPs, firmware, applications, configuration files, supporting libraries, and SDKs. It does not pertain to databases unless specified under certifications and standards required by FAA or other required accreditations, qualifications, or certifications.

24) CLIN 0028: CADRE ATD MODIFICATION INSTALLATION/DELIVERY (ATD)

a. The quantity is blank.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

b. SOW 7.4 states a kit for CADRE ATD install will be ordered during EMD. Should this kit be broken out and priced separately like other kits purchased in the EMD phase?

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

25) CLIN 0029: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 1 KIT INSTALLATION (106 EACH)

(contractor facility). If aircraft production installs will take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to one hundred and six (106) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured and SOW updated. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated.

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This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A

26) CLIN 0030: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 1 KIT BUY

a. The quantity is one (1) and the unit of issue is Lot. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

27) CLIN 0031: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 1 KIT INSTALLATION

(contractor facility). If ATD production installs will take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

28) CLIN 0034: TRAVEL

a. CLIN description includes a To Be Determined (TBD).

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

29) CLIN 0035: DATA - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (SEPARATELY PRICED)

a. The quality assurance requirement lists both ISO 9001-2008 and AS9100. Suggest deleting ISO as a duplicate of AS9100.

Response: ISO 9001-2008 has been removed as a requirement. The CLINs have been restructured. An

30) CLIN 0036: DATA - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST - ATD (NOT SEPARATELY PRICED) duplicate of AS9100.

Response: ISO 9001-2008 has been removed as a requirement. The CLINs have been restructured. An

31) CLIN 37: DATA - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST - AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (NOT SEPARATELY PRICED) duplicate of AS9100.

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Response: ISO 9001-2008 has been removed as a requirement. The CLINs have been restructured. An

32) CLIN 1001: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 2 KIT BUY (121 EACH)

(contractor facility). Suggest the quantity be changed to one hundred and twenty-one (121) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

33) CLIN 1002: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 2 KIT INSTALLATION (120 EACH)

(contractor facility). If aircraft production installs take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to one hundred and twenty (120) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

34) CLIN 1003: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 3 KIT BUY (120 EACH)

(contractor facility). Suggest the quantity be changed to one hundred and twenty (120) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

35) CLIN 1004: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 3 KIT INSTALLATION (120 EACH)

(contractor facility). If aircraft production installs take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to one hundred and twenty (120) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

36) CLIN 1005: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 4 KIT BUY (81 EACH)

(contractor facility). Suggest the quantity be changed to eighty-one (81) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

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This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A

37) CLIN 1006: AIRCRAFT PRODUCTION LOT 4 KIT INSTALLATION (95 EACH)

(contractor facility). If aircraft production installs will take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to ninety-five (95) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

38) CLIN 1007: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 2 KIT BUY

a. The quantity is one (1) and the unit of issue is Lot. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) ATD and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by

39) CLIN 1008: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 2 KIT INSTALLATION

a. The quantity is one (1) and the unit of issue is Lot with the Inspection and Acceptance at Origin (contractor facility). If ATD production installs will take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

40) CLIN 1009: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 3 KIT BUY

a. The quantity is one (1) and the unit of issue is Lot. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

41) CLIN 1010: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 3 KIT INSTALLATION

(contractor facility). If ATD production installs will take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) and the unit of issue to Each.

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42) CLIN 1011: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 4 KIT BUY

a. The quantity is one (1) and the unit of issue is Lot. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

43) CLIN 1012: ATD PRODUCTION LOT 4 KIT INSTALLATION

(contractor facility). If ATD production installs will take place at USAF bases, please verify it should be shown as Destination. Suggest the quantity be changed to fifteen (15), twenty (20), or twenty-five (25) and the unit of issue to Each.

Response: The CLINs have been restructured. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end

44) SOW: LRIP – there are 5 references to LRIP in the SOW but zero references to LRIP in the draft contract – Were reference to LRIP in the SOW an error?

Response: The SOW has been updated to remove LRIP. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by

45) SOW Section 3.0, second para, Issues, anomalies…are corrected and implemented at expense of the contractor. Request this paragraph be re-written to clarify the contractor is not required to correct legacy aircraft issues at the contractor expense.

Response: The SOW will be updated to add clarification. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by

46) SOW Section 3.16, change AS9100C to AS9100D; D is the current revision of the standard.

Response: The latest standard is AS9100D. The SOW will be updated.

47) SOW Section 3.20, Contractor shall perform all installation work IAW FAA processes. Is the USAF requiring installation work be performed under an FAA repair station?

Response: The work is expected to be performed utilizing the FAA requirements for process control that would otherwise be used at an FAA Repair Station (e.g., certification and oversight of installation technicians, control of parts/materials, safety, etc). However, the facilities on USAF bases cannot be approved as an FAA Repair Station (it is outside the scope of the FAA’s statutory responsibility to oversee repair stations on military installations).

This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A

48) SOW Section 4.11, aircraft kit proofing requirement on the first 50 kits and then 20% sample after that. Does the USG intend for DCMA to perform kit inspection and acceptance at the contractor facility (Origin)? If DCMA is performing kit inspection and acceptance why reinspect the kits again? This seems like a duplication of effort.

Response: DCMA will not provide support for this contract.

49) SOW Section 5.1 Digital Engineering (DE) description requires the Contractor to allow USG to utilize the DE tools in the same manner as the Contractor. The Contractor is using the DE tools to design the system. Is it the USG intention to be able to modify the design while the Contractor is still responsible for developing the design? Recommend the USG wants access to monitor the design but not to change the design until after it is delivered. Suggest updating this wording.

Response: USG wants to monitor and review ability, not modify. However, the words “The Contractor shall include all necessary software, licensing, and libraries required to allow the USG to utilize the DE tools in the same manner as the Contractor.” mean to ensure there is nothing missing in permissions and files to prevent our use and all access given to follow links, print, export, and have all views. The SOW states “The Contractor shall provide the USG user role-based access to the Contractor’s systems to enable for continuous systems engineering reviews and audits.”

50) SOW Section 5.15 uses the acronyms ITP and DTP which are not defined in the SOW. What are the meaning of these acronyms?

Response: These acronyms stand for ITP -– Integration Test Plan and DTP – Development Test Plan. For consistency, the SOW has been revised to include reference to CDRL A024 Test Plan, Test Plan – T-2 Modification.

51) SOW Section 6.0 Aircraft Modification; Can the USG arrange to have the canopy and ejection seat charges removed before the aircraft is inducted for modification to reduce the risks associated with handling these items?

Response: USG Maintenance will remove the ejection seats and canopies when preparing the aircraft for modification.

52) ARP Incentive Fee Plan, Section 6.1.3.1, states: Aircraft System PDR is completed in accordance with the SOW

3.14.3 and Airworthiness Certification Criteria (ACC) Report A052 reviewed with Government. The SOW Section 3.14.3 does not identify A052 as a data element at the time of PDR; A052 is first referenced in section

3.14.4 for CDR. Does USG intend for A052 to be part of PDR or should it be removed from the incentive fee plan PDR completion criteria?

Response: The updated Incentive Plan will be included with the updated Draft RFP intended to be posted by

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53) 3.5.6.3.2 Cockpit Zones - The equipment qualifications of the installed system shall meet or exceed Table 4 components for installations in cockpit. Can the USG clarify this requirement? The specification called out in Table 4 is not consistent with the Note on Page 19. "Note: Cockpit may experience high temps over 90C.".

What is the actual requirement?

Response: The installed system will need to address the SRD as a whole for each threshold shall statement, including all requirements regarding ambient environment of aircraft and specific equipment qualifications.

The equipment qualifications are minimums for equipment in the zone indicated. The zonal environments for the ARP installed system shall be derived from aircraft ambient environmental requirements. The note is information from observations on fielded aircraft.

54) 3.5.7 Adaptation Requirements - The data configuration file shall be uploaded/downloaded through the T-6

Ground Support Maintenance Computer (GSMC) interface. Regarding GSMC, are there any software tools that the USG would like to retain, post avionics modifications?

Response: The CLIN, SOW, and CDRLs reflect delivery of software which will be installed by maintainer of GSMCs. All software and licenses needed to support ARP in maintenance and sustainment need to be delivered for all T-6 GSMCs.

55) 3.5.26.1 T-6 Ground Support Maintenance Computer Software Requirements - The integrity of the data being transferred to or from the Ground Support Maintenance Computer (GSMC) shall be compliant with the current Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS).

Can the USG provide additional guidance on data integrity specification as it relates to the GSMC. One line of the SRD states that data integrity "shall be compliant with the current Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS)" while the next line states that "data integrity shall be compliant to current industry standard security practices." Please clarify (reference related section below).

Response: The integrity of the data being transferred to or from the Ground Support Maintenance Computer (GSMC) shall be compliant with the current Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS).

56) 3.5.26.1 T-6 Ground Support Maintenance Computer Software Requirements - The integrity of the data being transferred to or from the GSMC shall be compliant with the current industry standard security practices.

Can the USG provide additional guidance on data integrity specification as it relates to the GSMC. One line of the SRD states that data integrity "shall be compliant with the current Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS)" while the next line states that "data integrity shall be compliant to current industry standard security practices." Please clarify (reference related section above).

Response: The integrity of the data being transferred to or from the Ground Support Maintenance Computer (GSMC) shall be compliant with the current Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGS).

57) 3.6 Subsystem Requirements - The installed system components shall be selected for maximum interchangeability with other integrated modular avionics suites. Major System Components include all displays, input devices, processors, operating systems, Operational Flight Programs (OFP), sensors, This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A navigational aids, receivers, transmitters, transceivers, transponders, audio systems, media devices, antenna, instrumentation, panels, adapters, routers, and switches of the installed system.

Can the USG clarify this requirement? Unsure what "maximum interchangeability with other integrated modular avionics suites" means.

Response: Subsystem requirement for selection of installed system components is aligned with the requirements in the Section 3.4 Architecture, Section 3.7 System External Interface Requirements, and Section 3.8 System Internal Interface Requirements.

58) 3.6.1.2 Abnormal Fuel Flow Indications - The installed system shall display a visual alert over the numeric fuel flow readout when the maximum transient operating limit is exceeded for 5 seconds in accordance with MIL-

STD-411F.

Can the USG provide an ICD and relevant manuals for the Engine Data Monitoring (EDM) device that is installed in the current aircraft?

Response: Each company is responsible for obtaining necessary OEM data.

59) General - Can the USG clarify what will constitute the page count limitation of the proposal response. As an example, will cover sheet, table of contents, glossary, etc. count towards the total page count? Also, will fold out sheets count as (1) page or multiple pages?

Response: The Technical Volume has an official page count limit. Please review the full Section L --- Instructions to Offerors. Specifically, Section 2.3. Organization/Number of Copies/Page Limits, Table 2.1 Proposal Organization and Section 2.3.4. Page Limitations. The Section L EN Tables, Integrated Master Plan/Schedule, Airworthiness Plan, Letters of Intent, and Installation Plans do not have an official page limit and are considered to be unlimited and will not count toward the 50-page technical volume limit; Table 2.1 Proposal Organization has been updated accordingly.

Reference Section 2.4.2 for instructions regarding fold out pages which states in part “Foldout pages shall fold entirely within the volume, and count as a single page. Foldout pages may only be used for large tables, charts, graphs, diagrams, and schematics; not for pages of text.”

60) The MCO phone number provided in SAM matches the number on the MCO website. But it is not operational. Is there an alternative phone number that can be used to contact the MCO?

Response: The contract number is (316) 350-1580. If unable to reach a contact at the provided number, email Robert.A.Stuever@faa.gov to schedule a call.

61) Are there T-6A configuration differences among home stations or within a given home station's aircraft?

Response: Some tail numbers may have different configurations as Time Change Technical Orders (TCTO) are applied. The T-6A baseline has Integrated Data Acquisition and Recorder (IDAR) system, whereas installation schedule is undetermined for TCTO 890 Crash Survivable Recorder (CSR) at the time of this SRD release.

Installation schedule is undetermined for TCTO 876, Install of Auto Backup Oxygen System (ABOS), but interfaces are defined. Installation schedule is undetermined for Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) mailto:Robert.A.Stuever@faa.gov

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62) Who will be the certifying authority for the digital twin?

Response: No certification is required. An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

63) When will the RFP be released?

Response: Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

64) How many days after RFP release will proposals be due?

Response: The Government anticipates allowing seventy (70) calendar days for final proposal submissions.

The seventy (70) calendar days will be calculated from the date of Final Request for Proposal (RFP) release on www.SAM.gov to the proposal submittal due date.

65) AS9110 is based on AS9100 and both are based on ISO 9001. Is it acceptable for the team member performing the installations to be AS9110 certified and team members that are providing manufacturing services to be AS9100 certified?

Response: Either quality standard is appropriate/acceptable.

66) SOW 3.0 - The SOW states that the avionics suite shall have a TRL-8. Section M 2.2.5 (a) states that the

"approach" must meet a TRL-7. What is the minimum acceptable TRL for the avionics suite?

Response: The SOW has been updated to reflect TRL-7 or higher requirement.

67) SOW 3.19 - How will the Bidder’s library be accessed? Will it continue to be via www.SAM.gov or by another means?

Response: The Bidder’s library will only be available on www.SAM.gov. Please follow the Controlled Document request process below to gain access.

1. Submit approved DD Form 2345 via email to Welth Cooper at Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil

2. Ensure your company is registered on the Joint Certification Program (JCP) website at https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/

a. JCP Help Line 1-877-352-2255

3. Once previous two bullets are completed, the ‘DATA CUSTODIAN’ listed in DD Form 2345 Block 3 is to request access to Controlled Documents on www.SAM.gov

a. SAM Help Line at 1-866-606-8220, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm EST

68) SOW 3.19 - Will the USG provide a document defining the resources available to the Contractor at each base during aircraft and ATD modifications? (i.e. COMBS, Hazmat disposal, electrical power, compressed air, phone, internet, bathrooms, break areas, tool storage, etc.)

Response: The SOW will have a section defining resources available to the Contractor at each base during aircraft and ATD modifications.

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Welth.Cooper@us.af.mil https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/

This is a Pre-Solicitation Conference Registration, which, as part of market research, is being issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 10 Market Research and 15.201. This is not a solicitation. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Training Aircraft Section (AFLCMC/WLK) is seeking to gather information and identify sources that may be capable of providing Avionics Replacement Program for the T-6A

69) SOW 4.1 - CDRL A055 is not currently included in the CDRLs document. When will this be available to bidders?

Response: An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information.

70) SOW 4.1 - Integrated Logistics Support and DMSMS Sections both have the same subsection 4.1

Response: An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to

71) SOW 5.10 - This Section references documents that are also deliverables in section 4.12, 10.0 and CDRL A035.

The documents listed in this section also do not match those in the TDP Option Worksheet attached to CDRL A035. Please clarify if the intended need for 5.10 is the FAA STC installation data package.

Response: Deliver Airworthiness Certification Data IAW A051, which should contain everything in STC data package submitted to FAA and other data and documentation required for T-6A ARP modification airworthiness. Deliver all Technical Data Packages IAW A035 for Aircraft Modification, ATD, ASIL, and T-2 Mod. Each includes any source code developed to complete the TDP. Deliver ASDP Drawing Tree IAW A095.

Deliver loadable software releases in their own respective CDRLs – A070, A071, A072, and A074. Deliver formatted USAF T-6A Technical Manuals IAW A117. The USAF Technical Manuals target our users. The Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) will be needed for STC data package prior to completion of USAF Technical Manuals. These are separate deliveries with different requirements. There is some overlap between STC data and TDP but each have additional requirements.

72) SOW 5.12.6 - Can the prototype aircraft be modified at the Contractor's facility? This would defer and reduce the impact of local maintenance operations for the cost of a limited TDY FCF flight crew effort. This would also reduce risk to schedule by having access to Contractor’s facilities, infrastructure, and experienced workforce.

Response: It is the USG’s intent for all prototype installations to be conducted at Randolph AFB, TX. There is no requirement for the Contractor to have an FCF flight crew. All flight tests will be conducted by USG pilots.

73) SOW 5.12.6 - After ASIL testing, should the total number of A & B kits be a total of four (4)? Three prototypes and one spare. Note three prototypes listed in 5.12.6.1.

Response: No; the prototype and the mock-up (A&B kits) are pre-CDR/SIL testing kits. Any change to the prototype and mock-up kits after installation will be required to be implemented and kept in the final ARP configuration. The three (3) kits ordered after successful SIL testing will be the kit proof, VAL/VER, and spare kits.

74) SOW 6.0 and 7.0 - Is there any limitations for base access as it pertains to Contractor Field Teams? What is the available work schedule? Can the contractor work multiple shifts, including nights and weekends?

Response: Yes; Contract Field Teams will be required to pass a base security screening prior to accessing the base and will be coordinated prior to the beginning of work. It is the USG’s intent to allow 24-hour operations Monday-Friday; weekend work would require USG approval.

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75) SOW 6.0 - Please clarify that "maintenance" only refers to the aircraft modifications.

Response: SOW Paragraph 6.0 is referring to work to install the modification.

76) SOW 6.1 - Will the USG remove the ejection seats prior to the modifications and reinstall them after the modifications?

Response: USG Maintenance will remove the ejection seats and canopies when preparing the aircraft for modification.

77) SOW 6.2 - Please provide TO 1T-6A-2-21JG-30-1

Response: An updated Draft RFP is intended to be posted by the end of August 2022. Please continue to monitor www.SAM.gov for updated information and possible additions to the Bidder’s library. The complete Bidder’s library will be populated prior to the Final RFP.

78) SOW 6.6 - Is it preferred that if an aircraft is completed early, the aircraft should sit in the facility until the scheduled delivery date and the modification crew should remain idle?