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4. Reference Paragraph III. Scope of Work/Specifications; Paragraph C.2. Operations – Request that Clemson consider changing the requirement to read: PIC 75 hours in make/model and SIC 36 hours in make/model. Additionally, we request that the total time for PIC and SIC be changed to Airline Transport Pilot rating required. Additionally, further language that indicates that meeting insurance and FAA requirements for Part 135 operations for SIC can used as the criteria on a case by case basis rather than specific minimum flight hour requirements.
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the pilot in command PIC must be type rated in the cockpit by a FAA check ride and 3000 hrs TT. FO should have no less that 1500 TT ATP
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2/26/2024 02:05:09 PM (ET)
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3. Reference Paragraph III. Scope of Work/Specifications; Paragraph A. Aircraft and Operations – Requirement states desire to have “aircraft that are not more than 10 years old”. Based on our experience, market availability, etc., would Clemson consider changing the requirement to “not more than 15 years old”? Candidate aircraft that are available to support this requirement might be older than 10 years, but are in most cases low time assets that have been well maintained. Properly vetted and inspected pre-purchase, the proposed candidate aircraft will deliver the performance and appeal that is consistent with the Clemson Brand, not to mention at a tremendously better value in terms of cost. Alternatively, would Clemson consider using a total flight hour requirement such as 3,500 total airframe hours or less?
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aircraft age is irrelevant. It is the number of hours for Total Time (TT) , Time Since New (TSN),and Time Between Overhaul (TBO) which is relevant
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2/26/2024 02:04:31 PM (ET)
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2. Reference Paragraph I. Scope of Solicitation – Requirement indicates a desired start date of May 2024. Would Clemson consider changing the start date to “60 days after execution of term sheet”? Does Clemson have an anticipated award date?
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This is reasonable
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2/26/2024 02:04:04 PM (ET)
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1. Reference Paragraph I. Scope of Solicitation – Would Clemson consider a five (5) year term of the contract (with options to renew up to a total not too exceed 7 years) in lieu of the proposed 4 year term? A one year extension of the base term allows the proposer to obtain financing option terms which allows the aircraft operator to offer Clemson a better value in terms of the cost.
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You should have a trial of one year service to determine suitability, accessibility and competitive pricing. If we changed the term we would need to go out for another bid
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2/26/2024 02:03:27 PM (ET)
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Describe qualifications for on site liaison personnel.
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Aviation administrative experience strongly preferred. (KW Answered)
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2/23/2024 10:58:40 AM (ET)
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Clarify insurance requirements. The difference between 100 million and 250 million can be the difference between a competitive bid and non competitive bid.
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The minimum is $100 million.
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2/23/2024 10:56:37 AM (ET)
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Verify crew qualifications. Our understanding is Clemson’s legal SOPs require two fully ATP, Type rated pilots for PIC and SIC at all times when passengers are on board.
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Both pilots are required to be type rated on the aircraft (PIC and SIC)
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2/23/2024 10:55:05 AM (ET)
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Clarify notice criteria 24/48 ours vs short term notice in percentage? Example 90%/10% ?
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Most of our trip notifications to pilots are for trips are made greater than 48 hours in advance. On some occasions we do have trips that are made within the 24 hour window, but that is less than 10% of flights
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2/23/2024 10:53:08 AM (ET)
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Define aircraft type. The NFP description is extremely vague on the first aircraft type, make and model, and non existent on the second aircraft.
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Desire first aircraft equivalent for transporting 8 passengers and second aircraft equivalent to transporting 4 passengers. Ex. Phenom 300 and Phenom 100
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2/23/2024 10:49:58 AM (ET)
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Clarify 135 use vs 91 use? Part 91 violates FAA regs for non principal owned aircraft except for repositioning without passengers, and flights to maintenance facilities without passengers.
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the a/c is to be part 91 use only but owner is entitled to limited reimbursement of expenses under FAR 91.501; agreement with the FBO will have to be negotiated for maintenance, hangaring, tie down and reimbursements process for related entity use
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2/23/2024 10:47:49 AM (ET)
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