Questions and Answers_2.pdf

Questions and Answers #2

1. Background: On page 2, section 1.4 Scope, the PWS states, “Only single purpose canine detection teams utilized onsite.” On page 5, section 1.6.5 Hours of Operation, sub-section B the PWS states, “A multi-purpose explosive dog may be utilized on and off leash….”

Question: Please clarify if only a single purpose detection dog is to be utilized or if a multi-purpose canine is to be utilized.

The overall purpose of the CDT is to provide protection for employees, contractors, and visitors from illegal and life threatening activities. The main emphasis is on utilization of an explosive detector canine. However, contractor should be capable of providing illegal drug detection should the need arise.

2. Background: On page 2, section 1.4 Scope the PWS states, “The Contractor shall in accordance with this Performance Work Statement (PWS), be required to provide Canine Detection Teams (CDT) in adequate numbers and composition to provide facility-wide detection/deterrent capability against illegal and potentially life-threatening activities directed against employees, contractors, visitors, information and properties” and “periodically conducting roving patrols for deterrent purposes.”

Question: What is the Government’s expectation for “deterrent capabilities?”

The governments expectation is to enhance current in place security resources to present a hard target capability necessary to deter or mitigate potential harm to personnel and/or property.

3. Background: On page 9, section 1.6.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings, the PWS states, “The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5, Post Award Orientation.”

Question: Does the Government intend the post award meeting to take place in person? If so, at what location?

If there is a post award meeting it will be virtual in light of COVID-19.

Question: Who is required to attend the post award meeting?

TBD but at minimum the POC for the contract.

4. Background: On page 21, section 5.4 Certifications, the PWS states, “All training aids must be inventoried and stored properly on-site.”

Question: Is the contractor required to provide and maintain an explosives bunker for the storage of training aids at the Bureau of Engraving & Printing, Western Currency Facility located at 9000 Blue Mound Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76133?

At the present time the BEP “DOES NOT” have storage facilities for explosives on-site.

The COR shall be given prior notification of any explosive materials to be brought on site by the Contractor. *Contractor is not required to provide and maintain storage onsite!!