Questions and Answers from the 23 January 06 Site Survey at Hazerim Air Base Q#1: Will the IMOD/IAF release a list of site survey attendees and their companies? A: No. Q#2: Will the contractor be required to stand alone at Hazerim? Will facilities such as back shops and warehouse space provided for the current ZUKIT operation be provided for the next New Trainer Aircraft operation? A: Yes. For the RFI response, please assume that the contractor is required to stand alone at Hazerim. However, please refer to the "innovation section" of the RFI (1.2.12): "In order to seek the best value for money and the optimal risk allocation, respondents are encouraged to suggest any alternative approaches in the spirit of PFI/PBH, or alternative methods which comply with the GOI/MOD's requirements, and proves cost effective" Any alternative approaches suggested by the respondents will be addressed during a potential RFP stage. Q: Will diagrams, measurements and floor plans of the facilities shown during the site survey by provided by the IMOD/IAF? A: Attached. Q: What type of electrical power (volts, cycles, etc.) is available in the buildings proposed for NTA contractor use? A: Attached. Q: Will the IAF convert the current ZUKIT fuel delivery system to single point refueling? A: No. Please refer to this matter in response. Q: Will the contractor be allowed to build additional facilities in the current ZUKIT area if existing facilities are inadequate for new aircraft? A: Yes. The area between the two flight lines (which were presented at the tour), will be available for this purpose. Q: There were some facilities in the ZUKIT area that will not transfer to the new contractor (a metal building and one bay of the main hangar). Is this decision final? A: The intention is to go with this decision. However, a final decision TBD in a potential RFP. Q: In exploring alternative solutions to the current RFI, use of IAF back shops may result in lower program costs. Is back shop use/availability at Hazerim for the new program negotiable? A: See answer to question #2. Q: Will the contractor be required to pay for using base power, water and sewage? A: The usage of the resources (power and water) will be measured on a regular basis. The contractor will be responsible for the installation and the maintenance of the meters, of the resources. The contractor will be required to pay only for the usage above a pre defined annual fixed price, as will be defined in the negotiation on the (potential) future contract. Q: Will the contractor be required to maintain all facilities used in the new program or will the Hazerim base engineer maintain them? A: Yes. The contractor will be required to maintain all facilities. Q: What is the process the contractor will have to go through to make repairs, upgrades, or expansion to existing facilities? A: The process will be detailed during a potential RFP stage. Q: Will base mess facilities be available for contractor personnel meals? A: NO. Q: Will the contractor have access to Hazerim base explosive storage areas or will the contractor be responsible for their own explosive storage? A: TBD in a potential RFP. Q: Is there a wash rack with oil/water separation and environmentally approved drainage available for contractor use? A: Yes. Q: Is there an engine run pad with compatible aircraft tie down available for contractor use? A: See answer to question #2. Q: Is there a magnetically stable compass alignment pad available for contractor use? A: See answer to question #2. Q: Is there a fuel system repair dock available for contractor use? This facility must have grounding points, fire suppression, electrical power, adequate lighting and heating, and sufficient space for the new aircraft. A: See answer to question #2. Q: The contractor will require: Battery Shop Avionics Shop Wheel and Tire Shop Hydraulic/Pneumatic Shop Engine Shop Egress (ejection seat) Shop Sheet Metal Shop Survival Equipment Shop Will any of these facilities not located in the current ZUKIT area be provided for the new program? A: See answer to question #2. Q: Will the contractor have access to a corrosion control hangar/shop with environmentally approved full aircraft strip and paint capability? A: See answer to question #2. Q: Will contractor personnel be approved for base access by the IAF at no charge to the contractor? A: No charge is needed for the actions of the IAF in order to approve the contractor personnel access to the base. Q: Will facilities be turned over to the contractor as is, or after contractor suggested upgrades? A: As is. Q: What condition is required for facilities at contract end? Will the contractor be required to return all facilities to the condition they were in at contract start? A: This issue will be addressed during a potential RFP stage. For the RFI response, please assume that at the end of the contract, the facilities would be turn back "as is" - No need to return the facilities to the condition they were before the contract started. Q: If facility construction is required to bed down a new operation, will these facilities become IAF property? A: TBD in a potential RFP. Q: If facility construction is required, will the IMOD/IAF assist with all required Government of Israel approvals? A: TBD in a potential RFP. Q: During the site visit to the administration building it was very difficult to determine the size of the Air Conditioning (AC) units. Can you provide the total size of the AC system (in BTUs), how many units are installed and how old they are? A: Building will be provided without AC units, it is the contractor's responsibility. Q: What is the total power available to the administration building (in Amps) and how much of it is currently used? A: Attached. Q: During the site tour it was stated that the second floor of the administration building was also part of the facilities to be provided. Is there anything which was not visible that would preclude the movement or removal of internal walls? A: This issue will be addressed during a potential RFP stage. For the RFI response, please assume that it is not limited. Q: When will the drawing for the facilities (structural, electrical and HVAC) be available for review? A: During a potential RFP stage. Q: When will the IAF/MoD determine which facilities will be used to house the simulator, or whether new construction will be required? If existing facilities are to be used, will another site visit be arranged, or will diagrams, measurements, and floor plans be made available? A: This issue will be addressed during a potential RFP stage. For the RFI response, please assume that a new construction will be required. Questions and Answers until the 23 January 06 Site Survey at Hazerim Air Base Q: 1.1.1 Introduction What is the current status (accumulated flight hours) and the number of aircraft of the Zukit fleet? What is the current annual rate of flight hours with the Zukit fleet? A: As stated in 3.2.2, the annual anticipated planned average is 8,700 flight hours, for basic training missions of the potential new trainer (replacement of the "Zukit"). But due to the anticipated future changes in the training syllabus this figure may decreases up to 7,000 flight hours. In your RFI response, please give two answers: 1) Using 8,700 hours, and 2) Using 7,000 hours. Those figures will be published in the updated version of the RFI. On the other hand, the IAF might consider extending the usage of the potential new trainer for additional advance training missions. Therefore, the pricing break-down should be given up to 13,000, for potentially additional flying tasks. The information related to the "Zukit" fleet, is not relevant for the RFI response, at this point. Q: 2.3 FOC Period Payment mechanism In the variable payment for flight hours, as it is stated, we assume that the three levels of flight hours per year represent some kind of ramp-up of the system. Please confirm. Once the system reaches the full capacity, what level of variation is required annual flight hours is expected? A: This question needs further clarification. Please check the preceding answer, regarding the required annual flight hours. Q: 2.9 Assign or create financial security What do you mean by financial security, and what is his purpose? A: A Bank guaranty Q: 3.1 General - Target requirements 1) Could you provide a syllabus of the training missions? 2) Are there any simultaneous flight requirements, like two or three aircraft flying together? A: 1) The syllabus of the training missions includes the following main chapters: aerobatics, night flights, solo flights (including aerobatics), solo night flights, low altitude navigations, instruments flights, formation flights (including solo). 2) Yes. There is a requirement for a formation flights (simultaneous flight of more then one aircraft) Q: 3.5 Simulator flying task profile. How many simulator flying hours will be required, compare with training flying hours? A: RFI Page/Para #: 16 / 3.5 (Simulator flying task Profile): Annual days of simulator training - 250 Training time and schedule: Regular: 7:30-19:00 (5 working days) Period of 2 weeks, 4 times a year: 7:30-22:00 The specific syllabus, throughputs and flight hours in the simulator training are derived from the specific simulator capabilities. In the RFI response, please suggest the efficient usage of the simulator training - under the envelope of the "general simulator flying task profile" (as given in the RFI - Page 16 Para 3.5) and the assumption of using one cockpit. Please include a detailed description regarding your assumptions about the syllabus, throughputs, instructors etc. In case of more then one type of simulator is available, please provide the requested information for any type/version of the suggested simulators. Q: 3.5 Simulator flying task profile Is there any requirement for more than one simulator to operate linked? A: NO. Q: 4.2.1 Basic requirements Does cockpit compatibility for night flights include NVG compatibility? A: NO. Q: 4.3 Required systems - Basic aircraft VHF radios are not required. Please confirm. A: VHF radios are not needed (only UHF is needed). Q: 4.3 Required systems - Basic aircraft Transponder modes M1, M2, M4 and MS are required? A: The Basic requirement is for M3 and MC. The Goal is for - M1,M2,M3 &MC. Q: 4.3 Required systems - Basic aircraft Are there any special requirements for VOR/ILS/ADF/INS GPS? A: This issue will be clarified in the attachment D&E, which are yet to be published. Q: 4.3 Required systems - Basic aircraft Please provide a brief description of the kind of CVR/FDR required. A: In the RFI, section 4.3.1.7, it should be written: VCR/DVR (instead of CVR/FDR) Voice recording of Inner and outer communication. Video recording of the inner cockpit and outside world (from the pilot student point of view), including the recording of instruments. Time recording: suitable for the max sortie, of the specific aircraft. Q: 4.3 Required systems - Basic aircraft In the navigation system only GPS is mentioned. Is it also inertial navigation required? of what kind? A: Yes. INS is also required. Q: 4.3 Required systems - Basic aircraft What kind of EGPWS is required: Visual awareness?, Audio awareness? A: Any kind is acceptable. Q: 4.4 Avionics and debriefing systems Airborne and ground threats generation simulation system: Is required from Ground Control Station or from instructor seat? Is a real time data-link required? A: 1) From instructor seat. 2) No DL is required. Q: 4.4 Avionics and debriefing systems Please provide a brief description of the kind of virtual radar you are requiring. A: Suitable for basic pilot training. Q: 4.5 Training Systems Please provide a brief description of the VOX you are requiring A: The internal communication system shall include 3 modes: ON-VOX-OFF a. ON = HOT microphone (normal-open communication). b. OFF = COLD microphone (normal-close communication). c. VOX = Adjustable voice breakthrough threshold. Q: 4.5 Training Systems Please provide a brief description of the Malfunction Operation Ability you are requiring. A: As relevant for the specific platform malfunctions. Q: 4.6 Safety Systems Which IAF safety standards are requested on 4.6.1.3? A: 1) The IAF standard safety and rescuing equipment includes: Flight vest, flight helmet, oxygen mask, flight coverall, flight boots, flight gloves, G-suit. 2) The A/C G suit connection should be according to IAF standards (The standard connection of the F16/F15): CONNECTOR ASSY, Female anti-G suit (97375) (McDonnell spec 68J818059-101) p/n 10118-01 Q: 5.2 Operational and maintenance facilities Is there any recommended in-country maintenance activities source for this program? A: NO. Q: 5.2 Operational and maintenance facilities Is there any requirement on the minimum level of maintenance activities to be carried out in-country? A: O & I LEVEL, in Israel. D-LEVEL: This issue is still open, and will be defined during the RFP stage. Q: Is there any requirement for civil certification of the aircraft? A: In the RFI phase, the respondents are requested to elaborate the current (and future) certifications of the specific suggested a/c. The GOI/IAF requirements regarding civil certifications are going to be determined until the RFP stage. Q: Can we assume that the instructors will be IAF provided military personnel? If it is the case, what is the envisaged rotation level of these personnel? A: Yes. In-flight instructors will be IAF personnel. For simulator and ground training also civilian instructors are acceptable. Q: Ownership of the airplanes Does the MOD insist that the airplanes will be owned by the contractor, or they can be leased to the contractor by a financial entity with guarantees of course that the airplanes will be available for the performance of the program? A: Under the innovation section, the respondents may suggest that the aircrafts will be leased to the contractor by a financial entity. In any case, the contractor will be responsible for the availability of the aircrafts, for the whole duration of the contract. Q: FMF Does it mean that the payment for the whole service, i.e. payment per flight hours, should be done with FMF, or that FMF can be used for purchasing equipment or airplanes (at least the US contents of it) at the beginning of the program? A: The IAF is seeking for the BEST-VALUE program. At this point, the allocation of the "budget" is still not determined, so both options are acceptable - for the RFI response. In any case this issue is subjected to the US-DOD-DSCA regulations. Q: Aircraft performance In the RFI, there is a table of required aircraft performance, with Basic parameters and Goal. If an airplane passes the basic requirements and meets the Goals, or beyond that, does it get additional points for meeting the goals, and for overachievement. A: This issue will be clarified in the attachment D&E, which are yet to be published. Q: RFI Page 16 Para 3.2.6: Respondents are requested to provide information regarding the following four potential availability requirements: 3.2.6.1 15 available aircraft simultaneously. 3.2.6.2 18 available aircraft simultaneously. 3.2.6.3 22 available aircraft simultaneously. 3.2.6.4 26 available aircraft simultaneously. 1) Does the simultaneous availability refer to the start of the day or at every single wave? 2) What is the maximum number of waves per day to be considered? A: 1) The start of the day. 2) The number is derived by the specific aircraft capabilities, based on the general requirements for flight hours. Q: Could you please clarify: Are the aircraft going to be operated in accordance with military regulation and operation? Which will be the Authority in charge for the Continuous Airworthiness (CA) of the aircraft? A: This issue is still open, and will be defined until the RFP phase. In the RFI phase, the respondents are requested to elaborate the current (and future) certifications of the specific suggested a/c, and their experience gained in other programs. Q: RFI Page 15 Para 3.2.2, and RFI Attachment B. Considering the following requirements: 1) RFI Page 15 Para 3.2.2 Annual Flight Hours: The anticipated average number of flight hours per year shall be 8700 hours. 2) RFI Attachment B: Assumed Annual Flight Hours: 8000 In order to reply to paragraphs 3.2.6 and 7.5.2.2 (filling tables in the Attachment B) how many Annual Flight Hours have to be considered as baseline (8000, 8700 or other)? A: As stated in 3.2.2, the annual anticipated planned average is 8,700 flight hours, for basic training missions of the potential new trainer (replacement of the "Zukit"). But due to the anticipated future changes in the training syllabus this figure may decreases up to 7,000 flight hours. In your RFI response, please give two answers: 1) Using 8,700 hours, and 2) Using 7,000 hours. Those figures will be published in the updated version of the RFI. Q: RFI Page 15 Para 3.2.2, 3.2.3, 3.2.5 Considering the following requirements: RFI Page 15 1) Para 3.2.2 Annual Flight Hours: The anticipated average number of flight hours per year shall be 8700 hours. 2) Para 3.2.3 Annual Number of Sorties: The anticipated average number of sorties per year shall be 12500 sorties. 3) Para 3.2.5 Average Time of Each Sortie: Average time of each sortie is 45 minutes. The three data are not congruent each other (12500 sorties*45 min = 9375 hrs). Which are the baseline data to be used? A: Please use Average Time of Each Sortie: 40-45 min Annual flight hours: 8,700. Annual Number of Sorties: 12,500. (8,700/12,500 ~ 40-45 min) Annual flight hours: 7,000. Annual Number of Sorties: 10,000. (7,500/10,000 ~ 40-45 min) Q: Para 3.2.6, 2.3.2 Shall we assume that for all the options reported in para 3.2.6 (i.e. 15, 18, 22, 26 aircraft available simultaneously) the fixed component of the price will be in any case recovered over 7000FH/year for the duration of the contract (see para 2.3.2)? A: Yes. Q: RFI Page 26 Para 7.1 With reference to the following requirement: If a PFI approach cannot be executed, respondents shall address a conventional procurement approach (deferred payment plan + PBH)? Does it mean that bidders are not required to provide information on conventional procurement approach if a PFI approach is proposed? A: No. You may provide information also regarding a conventional procurement approach. Q: Are FMF rules applicable to PFI schemes? If yes, how? A: At this point, the examination of this issue with the DSCA is still in process. Q: Publications In which language shall technical publications to be issued? A: All the instructions and publications for the air-crew, should be in Hebrew. Q: Chapter 4.10.1.4 and 4.10.1.2 Does "All instruction will be held in Hebrew" mean that the lessons (both for pilots and technicians) have to be held in Hebrew but the documentation used by the teacher (see. 4.10.1.2: aircraft manual, flight manual, course handbook) can be in English? A: NO. All the instructions and publications for the air-crew, should be in Hebrew. Q: Para 7.4.2.6 Please clarify type of incidents to be included in calculation of number of safety incidents? A: This issue will be clarified in the attachment D&E, which are yet to be published. Q: Fuel Who will provide the fuel: GOI or the Contractor? A: The GOI will provide the fuel. Q: Ground training Ground school: could you please provide further indications on: 1) Number of student per course, course duration, number of training course per year. 2) Required number of ? emergency, instruments and basic aerobatic maneuvers simulator(s)? (see para 4.11.1.1) 3) required number of check list procedures simulator(s)? (See para 4.11.1.2) A: 1) For the RFI's response purposes only, please assume one class course. 2 courses per a year. The respondents are requested to suggest a ground training package, suitable for basic pilot training. The course duration is derived from the respondents' suggestions. 2) One simulator is needed. 3) One check list procedures is required (mock-up). Q: FMS 1) Is a Full Mission Simulator (FMS) required? 2) If yes could you please specify required hours per year (or number of required FMS available simultaneously)? A: 1) The requirement is for an existing ("of the shelf") product - as applicable for the specific platform offered. 2) One FMS simultaneously is needed. 3) As detailed in section 4.11 in the RFI, the preferred FMS will include the following capabilities: Emergency procedures, normal check list procedures, instruments and basic manoeuvres training (take-off, landing etc), based on a fully instrumented front cockpit (including switches and handles). Q: In the Pre RFI you have asked for "stall speed at landing". Usually it means 20% fuel. In the RFI you asked for "stall speed at landing" but with 50% fuel What is "at landing" meant for (if mentioned LG extended, flaps in landing configuration, sea level and standard atmosphere) A: As detailed In section 4.7 - Stall speed at landing means: Landing Cofiguration: LG extended, flaps in landing configuration Conditions: sea level, standard atmosphere, 50% fuel, no external stores Q: RFI Page/Para #: 11 / 2.3.3 Paragraph 2.3.3 requests pricing for up to 13,000 flight hours per year, while 3.2.2 states that the expected flight hours per year are 8,700. Should the training system be sized for 8,700 flight hours or 13,000? A: As stated in 3.2.2, the anticipated planned average is 8,700 flight hours, for basic training missions of the potential new trainer (replacement of the "Zukit"). This figure should be used as the baseline for the pricing. Furthermore, The IAF might consider extending the usage of the potential new trainer for additional advance training mission (some of the mission done today by the TA-4, advance trainer).Therefore, the pricing break-down should be given up to 13,000, for potentially additional flying tasks. Q: RFI Page/Para #: 16 / 3.5 Referring to section: Simulator flying task Profile: Annual days of simulator training - 250 Training time and schedule: Regular: 7:30-19:00 (5 working days) Period of 2 weeks, 4 times a year: 7:30-22:00 Can MOD and IAF provide copies of planned syllabi, number of students, instructors, throughputs and graduate efficiencies? A: The specific syllabi and throughputs of the simulator training are derived from the specific simulator capabilities. In the RFI response, please suggest the efficient usage of the simulator training - under the envelope of the "general simulator flying task profile" (as given in the RFI - Page 16 Para 3.5) and the assumption of using one cockpit. Please include a detailed description regarding your assumptions about the syllabi, throughputs, instructors etc. In case of more then one type of simulator is available, please provide the requested information for any type/version of the suggested simulators. Q: RFI Page/Para #: 18 / 4.3.2.1 Will displaying the digital altitude information satisfy the requirement for an electronic altimeter? A: The requirement for an electronic altimeter can be satisfied by displaying the digital altitude information. Q: RFI Page/Para #: 18 / 4.3.2.5 Does the IAF specifically desire a Honeywell EGPWS unit, or is a comparable Terrain Awareness Warning System acceptable to meet this requirement? A: The requirement for an EGPWS unit can be satisfied by any comparable Terrain Awareness Warning System. Q: RFI Page/Para #: 30 /7.4.3.1 A/C certification type (Military, FAA or other), current and future, including planed schedule. Which are the IAF requirements for a military certification? A: Please elaborate regarding the current (and future) certifications of the specific suggested a/c. Q: RFI Page/Para #: 19 /4.6.2.3 The A/C G suit connection will be according to IAF standards. Which standard connection has been used by IAF? A: The standard connection of the F16/F15: CONNECTOR ASSY, Female anti-G suit (97375) (McDonnell spec 68J818059-101) p/n 10118-01

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