QA 1605JE-20-R-00010 Job Corps IDIQ final.pdf

RFP Section Question(s) Answer(s)

B.2

Pg. 3 states that the “Government anticipates that individual task orders will be awarded based on pricing within this schedule” but does reserve the right to negotiate price per the individual task order if a contingency requirement has a unique set of circumstances.

Would the Government also consider the contractor’s right to negotiate as given the unique circumstances per Task Order?

Please see changes to the solicitation regarding ceiling price.

All task order RFQs will allow for the contractor to propose price up to the ceiling prices of the contract.

B.2

Pg. 3 states that the “Government anticipates that individual task orders will be awarded based on pricing within this schedule” but does reserve the right to negotiate price per the individual task order if a contingency requirement has a unique set of circumstances.

Most Centers are unique in and of themselves due to difference in cost factors like local wages, CTT Trades, Res vs non-res students, Center layout, etc.

In addition, the difference in potential OBS totals within the same pricing classification Centers (Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large) lead to material differences in costs as well.

Understanding that, why would the government award pricing based on this schedule?

Is there a standard the Government prefers in terms of wages for this proposal?

Please see changes to the solicitation regarding ceiling price.

All task order RFQs will allow for the contractor to propose price up to the ceiling prices of the contract.

RFP No. 1605JE-20-R-00010 Job Corps Contingency IDIQ

B.2

Please clarify the Government’s reasoning for awarding contracts based on pricing provided in the IDIQ RFP. How can it be determined that pricing provided in the RFQ includes fair wages for the local area?

The Government does not clarify or discuss source selection processes.

B.4

Contract Years 1 & 2 as described in the table represent 2 years 11/17/21 – 11/16/23 (24 months). Should the pricing schedule be updated to reflect the 24 month period?

However, contract years 1 & 2 CLINs for operations is 6 and 12 months, respectively. Should the CLINs reflect a 24 month base period?

The table is correct. During the period of performance, individual Task Orders may be awarded with a period of performance of 6 or 12 months. .

B.4 The table for Contract Year 5 states that CLIN 5003 is for 50 days. Please clarify that the time period should be 30 days vs.

50, as presented in years 1-4.

This is a typographical error. See Amendment 0002 for corrected Pricing Schedule.

C.1.C.2

The contractor is requested to provide basic health care, counseling, and other support services as required by the ePRH.

Are all these same services expected given the current Covid- 19 pandemic & remote learning environment or are these services going to be changing given the remote learning status of JCC students?

If there are changes, will the Government provide further details of those expectations per specific task orders?

The Government will determine, when the RFQ is issued, if unique circumstances apply to a particular task order requirement.

C.2.A

A primary driver in pricing OA services is the location of services and the amount of expected arrival goals. In this RFP, due to the IDIQ nature, there are no noted arrival goals provided for OA services.

Does the Government intend to provide arrival numbers per Center size in order to cost OA CLINs in the pricing schedule?

If no arrival numbers nor expectations are provided, how is a contractor to price OA services?

For CTS, oftentimes the placements are for the Center itself but for OA, the recruitment goals can be for multiple centers in the area.

Please provide clarity.

Please see changes to the solicitation regarding ceiling price.

All task order RFQs will allow for the contractor to propose price up to the ceiling prices of the contract.

C.2.B

With the ranges of OBS between the different sizes of job corps centers being so large, can contractors assume that the Government will allow all IDIQ to be negotiated upon award?

Or at least allow center specific pricing per the task order?

Please see changes to the solicitation regarding ceiling price.

All task order RFQs will allow for the contractor to propose price up to the ceiling prices of the contract.

C.2.C

The types of trades on a job corps center can cause a wide range of pricing options. For example, a welding or culinary arts trade will include more costs than an office administration trade. OCT and ACT trade costs also can provide a large range.

Will the Government please amend the language In Section B.2 that states, “individual task orders will be awarded based on the pricing provided within this schedule.”

The Government determines if unique circumstances apply to a particular task order requirement. Please see changes to the solicitation regarding ceiling price. All task order RFQ's will allow for the contractor to propose price up to the ceiling prices of the contract.

C.2.H

Given that the contractor is generally taking over centers that are struggling, would the Government consider removing or at least increasing the 4% float rate?

Would the Government consider some leniency as well with 30 days to hire vacant positions?

The Government will determine if unique circumstances apply to a particular task order requirement. Offerors should assume that the Government intends to issue all task orders based on the terms and conditions set forth in this RFP.

F.6

The Government notes that “Generally, the Government will measure performance through the programs performance management system, which is comprised of four reports…”

With the current Pandemic crisis & remote learning occurring, will the Government consider a waiver to these specific report card metrics? Or adjust them considering the current atmosphere?

Are there differences/exceptions into how new awardee IDIQ operators are ranked when taking over a poor performing center?

The Government does not clarify or discuss source selection processes.

G.9

Are there differences/exceptions into how new awardee IDIQ operators could bill the Government after the 3-month grace period? Would the Government consider extending that time period under the circumstances?

No differences/exceptions. The Government determines if unique circumstances apply to a particular task order requirement.

G.19.b

Can the Government provide examples of when the CO would require additional proposals from the contractor above and beyond the RFQ for IDIQ task orders?

Can the Government clarify in more detail what is entailed for contractors in Section G.19.b?

Section G.19.b has been deleted.

G.19.c

If the IDIQ task orders are fixed-price contracts, which is the current format of this RFP, why then is the Government requesting labor accounting records when those requirements are not the norm of the current Fixed Price contracts?

How does this request differ from the language in section H.8 Wage Comparability?

G.19.c is not applicable and will be removed from the solicitation.

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