Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Checklist for Developing Acquisition of Cargo Aircraft Letter of Request (LOR)

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1 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Checklist for Developing Acquisition of Cargo Aircraft Letter of Request (LOR) THIS CARGO FMS CHECKLIST WILL BE USED IN DEVELOPMENT OF THE LETTER OF OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE (LOA). ONCE COMPLETED ANY CHANGES TO THESE REQUIREMENTS MUST BE REVIEWED AND AGREED TO BY ALL STAKEHOLDERS OF THIS PROJECT.

2 CONTENTS PARAGRAPH PAGE 1. PARTNER GENERAL INFORMATION LETTER OF OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE INFORMATION TRAINING REQUIREMENTS TRAINING DEVICES FREIGHT FORWARDER REQUIREMENTS TESTING LOGISTICS SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS AERIAL PORT SQUADRON REQUIREMENTS AIRCRAFT LOCATION INFORMATION US GOVERNMENT (USG) AND OTHER SERVICES ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS Page 2

3 1. PARTNER GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 International Partner: 1.2 Aircraft Type Requested (and how many): 1.3 Do you currently fly other cargo aircraft? (If yes, what Type/Model, etc.?) 1.4 Technical Point of Contact (POC): (Name) (Title) (Telephone) 1.5 Request for Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA), Amendment, or Price and Availability (P&A)? 1.6 Was P&A previously received for this sale? If so, what is the P&A case designator? 1.7 Foreign Military Sale (FMS) Direct Commercial Sale (DCS) or Combined 1.8 Projected Delivery Time: FIRST LAST 1.9 Projected Flying Hours per Aircraft Per Year? 1.10 Projected Number of Maintenance Shifts Required (1, 2, or 3 shifts): 1.11 Does LOR address a request for a Waiver of Nonrecurring Cost (NC) Charges? 2. LETTER OF OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE (LOA) INFORMATION 2.1 What other types of procurements are being considered and how would you plan to acquire these services? FMS DCS Support/Sustainment Training/Simulation Modules Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Site Survey National Security Agency (NSA) 2.2 What are the projected dates for a Site Survey and Training Needs Analysis? Date 1: Date 2: Date 3: 2.3 Do you require Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) support for: In-plant quality oversight Production Flight Performance Manual (PFPM) support 2.4 Are unique and/or controlled communication capabilities requested? If please discuss with AFSAC s Command Country Manager (CCM) prior to adding item(s) to LOR or checklist. 2.5 Are unique and/or controlled radar capabilities requested? If please discuss with AFSAC s Command Country Manager (CCM) prior to adding item(s) to LOR or checklist. 2.6 What mission profiles/capabilities are required? Airland (without airdrop or aeromedical evacuation, etc) Airdrop Cargo Airdrop Personnel Aerial Refueling Aeromedical Evacuation Humanitarian Passenger Distinguished Visitor Special Operations Page 3

4 Maritime Search and Rescue Land Search and Rescue Weather Other (specify): 2.7 Spare/Support Equipment FMS DCS Initial support (three years) Quantity of spare engines: Are there unique support requirements? If so, please list. 2.8 Alternate Mission Equipment (AME)/Support FMS DCS Palletized Seating Seat Configuration How many seats per pallet? Comfort Pallet How many seats per pallet? Is a Distinguished Visitor Module required? Other alternate/specialized equipment required? Please list. 2.9 Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) What role will CLS provide in supporting aircraft operations? Organizational Intermediate How long will CLS be required? Will CLS personnel be responsible for Maintenance Recovery Team duties? 2.10 Subsystems Describe your EW requirements or capabilities being requested, including reprogramming (attach separate sheet if needed): Describe your Sensor/Pod requirements or capabilities being requested, including Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (attach separate sheet if needed): 3. TRAINING REQUIREMENTS 3.1 Pre-Training Requirements Language Is a language lab or language training available in-country? Is Defense Language Institute (DLI) required? Medical/Physio Training Requirements Is USAF-certified Altitude Chamber available in-country? Is USAF certified Physio Training available in-country? Is a USAF-certified Flight Surgeon available in-country? 3.2 What are your training requirements? Pilot Training Number of Pilots to be trained: Is phased training required? Page 4

5 Type of training (Airland, Airdrop, etc) Frequency: Number of Aircraft Commanders to be trained: Loadmaster Training Number of Loadmasters to be trained: Is Loadmaster previously qualified on another aircraft? Is phased training required? Type of training (Airland, Airdrop, etc.): Frequency: Flight Engineer Training Number of Flight Engineers to be trained: Is Flight Engineer previously qualified on another aircraft? Flying Crew Chiefs Training Number of Flying Crew Chiefs to be trained: Is Flying Crew Chief previously qualified on another aircraft? Navigator Training Number of Navigators to be trained: Is Navigator previously qualified on another aircraft? Crew Member Station (C130) Training Provide Background/Experience for your students in each specialty (attach separate sheet if needed) Aircraft Type International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Instrument Ratings Aerial Port Training How may Aerial Port personnel require training? Do you require basic skills training? Parachute Rigger Training? Supply Training How many supply personnel require training? Do you require basic skills training? What Life Support Training Oxygen Masks Life Rafts Fire Extinguishers Night Vision Goggles (NVG) Equipment Helmets Organic Maintenance Training How are maintainers organized (skill sets)? How many of each skill set need to be trained? Do you require basic skills training? Do you require Intermediate (I) and/or Organizational (O) level training? Maintenance Training Aircraft Maintenance Systems Mission Avionics Systems Page 5

6 Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) Flight Avionics Systems Engine Engine Cowling Flight Control System Fuel Systems Landing Gear Refueling Receptacle Communications/Navigation Systems Propulsion Systems Hydraulic systems Electro-Environmental Systems Liquid Oxygen (MOB and Mobile capability for deployments) Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) Training Will CLS personnel require training? Who will be funding the training requirements? Aircraft Contractor via DCS Contract Country via a Support LOA Will CLS personnel require basic skills training? Training Source Aircraft Contractor US Government Sources Commercial Sources Certifications required? Recurring training/certification required? Will you be using Third Country Nationals (TCN) to operate/maintain your aircraft?* Have the TCNs been identified? Have the TCNs been vetted through the US Department of State? Have the TCNs signed a Non-Disclosure Statement? Will the TCNs require training? What skill sets will be used? Will TCNs training be requested through AFSAT? What type of support will the TCNs provide? Pilot Loadmaster Organizational Level Maintenance Intermediate Level Maintenance Supply Aerial Port Will you have an in-country training requirement? (MTTs, ETSSs) * = If yes the partner will need to begin a third party transfer discussion with SAF/IA and DSCA Page 6

7 Will contractor provide training through Contract Logistics Support (CLS) Contract? Any other training required? 4. TRAINING DEVICES 4.1 Will you be requesting any training devices? If, please identify which training devices you require below. 4.2 Aircrew Training Devices Cargo Compartment Trainer Cargo Load Model Cockpit System Simulator Desktop Simulator Loadmaster Station Weapon Systems Trainer Computer Based Training Static (inactive) mockups Virtual Cargo Load Model Trainer Core Integrated Processor Trainer Portable Flight Planning System Trainer Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) Flight Management Systems Desk Top Trainer Part Task Trainer Cockput Panel Mockup (CPM) 4.3 Maintenance Training Devices Aircraft Maintenance Trainer Air Conditioning Trainer Auxiliary Power Unit Trainer Cargo Door/Rails Trainer Engine Trainer Engine Cowling Trainers Flight Controls Trainer Fuel Systems Trainer Landing Gear Trainer Refueling Receptacle Trainer Training Evaluation Performance Aircraft Training Set Computer Based training 4.4 Will the weapon system trainer be used on a wide and/or local area network? 4.5 Will courseware be required to manage your students training? 4.6 Will logistics or sustainment support be required for training devices? 4.7 Will you need a training facility? If so, is one available? 5. FREIGHT FORWARDER REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Has a Freight Forwarder been identified? Does your Freight Forwarder have all required Import/Export Licenses for unclassified and classified handling? Is your Freight Forwarder registered with the US Department of State? Page 7

8 6. TESTING 6.1 Will a formal flight test program be required? If, who will lead the formal flight test program? If, what will the formal flight test program cover? (e.g. System/Subsystem/Upgrade) Where will flight test be conducted? 6.2 Does the customer require USG in-country Ops Test/Eval? 6.3 Does the customer require USG Development Test & Evaluation (DT&E) for modification or integration testing? 6.4 Will USG Seek Eagle support also be required? 6.5 Who will issue initial Flight Clearance/Airworthiness Certification (USG, FAA, Other)? If other, what Airworthiness Certification (AWC) Process will be used? What test data will be required to support the Clearance/Certification? 7. LOGISTICS SUPPORT 7.1 Which elements of Integrated Logistics Support do you require? Globemaster III Integrated Sustainment Partnership (GISP) Participation (C-17 only) Integrated Country Services Local Support Requirements * Logistics Supply Chain Management Supply Support Design Maintenance Planning/Concept * Maintenance Support Design ** Operations Support ** In-Plant Engineering Support Supportability Engineering Other Technical Services Software Support 7.2 Technical Order Support (for baseline and sustainment) Please indicate preferred format of your publications (digital and/or paper) Technical Publications Introduction/Activities Operational/Commercial Technical Publications (to include all flight manuals, USAF Standard Maintenance Technical Orders and the Tactics Manuals) USAF Technical Publications Country Standard Technical Orders (CSTO) 7.3 Logistics Infrastructure Are there any centralized Logistics Functions such as Tech Orders, Spares Ordering, etc.? Is there a current, approved Supply Support System that communicates with AFSAC? STARR/PC AFSAC Online Country Unique System (if so, please specify) * = Partner needs to supply information within the first 30 days ** = Will be reviewed during Site Visit Page 8

9 Other (Please specify on separate piece of paper and attach) 7.4 Home Station Checks (HSC) or Periodic Depot Maintenance (PDM) Where will HSC/PDM be performed during the first year? Aircraft Manufacturer On Site USAF Main Operating Base Other (specify): If Other [ ] is selected:* Will a Site Survey be required to evaluate facilities and facilities requirements? Are there any additional support equipment requirements? Are there any additional spares requirements (engines/propellers (C-130 & C-27J))? Will additional hand tools be required? Will a Host/Tenant Agreement be required? Are there any information technology requirements needing to be resolved; e.g. AFSAC Online, STARR/PC access, etc.? Will there be additional office/work space requirements? 7.5 Life Support Do you have facilities for supply and maintenance of: Oxygen masks Life rafts Fire extinguishers 8. AERIAL PORT SQUADRON REQUIREMENTS 8.1 Do you have any Aerial Port Squadron (APS) Capability? Do you require assistance in establishing an APS? Have you identified all APS requirements? What type(s) of APS equipment will be required? (Provide detailed list and attach to checklist) Do you have country unique equipment that will need to be certified for use on the aircraft? Recommended APS Equipment List (Over & above what is delivered on the aircraft) Forklift Halverson Loader Pallets with complete net sets Adequate dunnage (4X4) to support pallets Straps Chains and Devices High Line capable of holding a T-3 pallet train and for pre-staging Portable scales if no other facility is available for weighing pallets and/or vehicles Additional APS requirements? Please list Will your APS be Air Drop Capable? If, do you have the following? * = If Other the partner may need to begin a third party transfer discussion with SAF/IA and DSCA Page 9

10 Parachute Packing Parachute Rigging Parachute Maintenance Life Support Shop available? 9. AIRCRAFT LOCATION INFORMATION 9.1 Will the aircraft be located at an existing Main Operating Base (MOB)? If, what other aircraft are currently at this location? Will existing facilities need to be modified? Will there be any special facility environmental requirements? If, do you have an alternate operating location? Will there be a Forward Operating Base (FOB)? Does alternate operating location require any special requirements to support aircraft operations? Does alternate location have any special requirements? (Identify any additional requirements on separate paper and attach to checklist) Do you anticipate US Government involvement in facility development or 9.2 construction? Are there special support equipment requirements expected due to 9.3 basing/deployment? Is information technology infrastructure established for this new system at the 9.4 selected location? 9.5 Is there an adequate aircraft parking ramp? 9.6 Will CONUS basing for training be required? Are you prepared to ensure that USG requirements for handling and storage of 9.7 Sensitive and Classified items are met? What frequency, duration, and quantity of aircraft do you anticipate being deployed 9.8 during an average calendar year? 9.9 Will maintenance capability and spares be taken to the deployment location? Are there any country unique environmental laws/requirements? If, what are 9.10 they? 10. US GOVERNMENT (USG) AND OTHER SERVICES 10.1 USG Engineering Services Initial Airworthiness Will the USG Airworthiness Certification be acceptable to meet the country s national military and/or civil airworthiness requirements? Will country unique Certification Processes be performed? Will a combined USG and country unique Certification Process be used? Continued Airworthiness Certification Will the USG Airworthiness Certification be acceptable to meet your national military and/or civil airworthiness requirements? Will country unique Certification Processes be performed? Will a combined USG and country unique Certification Process be used? Modification Engineering Support Page 10

11 Airworthiness Certification Support for new capabilities Radio Frequency (RF) Spectrum Support In-country Field Service Representative (FSR) Mission Planning Organizational/Intermediate Maintenance Support In-country Training Support In-country Weapon System Liaison Officer (WSLO) In-country Contractor Engineering Technical Services (CETS) Representative Foreign Liaison Officer (FLO) in the US 10.2 Do you require support to ferry aircraft? 10.3 Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Does the aircraft or simulator require a precise navigation capability? Will the aircraft be using maps/charts made by different countries? For what countries/areas are map/chart products being requested? Will the aircraft or simulator require an onboard map display in the Cockpit? Will the onboard map display use maps/charts produced by your country? How old can maps/charts and imagery be before they are of limited use? Does the aircraft or simulator require regular updates to the aeronautical information on the maps/charts? Will the aircraft or simulator need to process NGA Digital Aeronautical Flight Information File (DAFIF)? Page 11

12 ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS AFSAC AFSAT AME APS APU CCM CETS CLS CONUS CSTO DCMA DCS DLI ETSS FLO FMS FOB FSR GSP HSC ICAO LOA LOR AIR FORCE SECURITY ASSISTANCE AND COOPERATION DIRECTORATE AIR FORCE SECURITY ASSISTANCE TRAINING SQUADRON ALTERNATE MISSION EQUIPMENT AERIAL PORT SQUADRON AUXILIARY POWER UNIT COMMAND COUNTRY MANAGER CONTRACTOR ENGINEERING TECHNICAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR LOGISTICS SUPPORT CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES COUNTRY STANDARD TECHNICAL ORDER DEFENSE CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AGENCY DIRECT COMMERCIAL SALE DEFENSE LANGUAGE INSTITUTE EXTENDED TRAINING SERVICES SPECIALIST FOREIGN LIAISON OFFICER FOREIGN MILITARY SALES FORWARD OPERATING BASE FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE GLOBEMASTER III INTEGRATED SUSTAINMENT PARTNERSHIP HOME STATION CHECKS INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION ORGANIZATION LETTER OF OFFER AND ACCEPTANCE LETTER OF REQUEST Page 12

13 MOB MTT NGA NC NSA NVG P&A PDM PFPM POC RF STARR/PC TCN USAF USG WSLO MAIN OPERATING BASE MOBILE TRAINING TEAM NATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY NRECURRING COST NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY NIGHT VISION GOGGLES PRICE AND AVAILABILITY PERIODIC DEPOT MAINTENANCE PRODUCTION FLIGHT PERFORMANCE MANUAL POINT OF CONTACT RADIO FREQUENCY SUPPLY TRACKING AND REPAIRABLE RETURN/PERSONAL COMPUTER THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS UNITED STATES AIR FORCE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT WEAPON SYSTEM LIAISON OFFICER Page 13