ID08200042 - Attachment 5 - Vendor QA Spreadsheet Amendment 1.xlsx

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Question No.QUESTIONRESPONSE
1Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services?This is a new requirement and there is no incumbent for these services.
2Is this opportunity open to all potential offerors even if they do not have any established/approved GSA Schedules?This opportunity is open to all potential offerors and it does not require the offeror to have an established GSA Schedule contract.
3The PWS references that personnel shall be in place 90 days after contract award. Is the contractor to assume that the Base Period is 12 months after the 90 day period is complete or the 90 day period is included in the Base Period?Yes, the 90 day period is included in the base period of the contract.
4Is it reasonable to assume the $300k in ODCs will be allotted for employee housing, vehicles, VISAs, work permits, licenses, uniforms, Physicals, Office Supplies/Equipment, Travel (one trip year per employee), and other required materials ie. flight gear ; helmet, vest, gloves etc. covered under ODC’s?Yes, any reasaonable direct costs will be covered under ODCs. The flight suit and boots would be standard expectation that the qualified personnel would have are not part of covered flight gear. Most flight gear would be covered.
5The current Value Added Tax in Saudi Arabia is 15%. Should the 15% be added to the firm fixed price requirements (labor and per diem)?No, per diem was added into the ODCs in the new Price Schedule under Amendment 1. If the Value Added Tax is assessed on the labor then the tax amount should be billed against the ODC CLIN with backup documentation.
6The current Value Added Tax in Saudi Arabia is 15%. Should the 15% associated with the cost reimbursable ODCs be considered as reimbursable as expenses are incurred?If the Value Added Tax is assessed on any part of the contract then the tax amount should be billed against the ODC CLIN with backup documentation.
7Is the G&A cost on the pricing breakout tab intended to be a daily or annual G&A rate? Please confirm the formulas in the extended price column for the lines associated with per diem?N/A, per diem has now been moved to the T&M ODC CLIN in Amendment 1.
8If a contractor intends to structure an alternative compensation package, can the per diem rates/costs be removed or reduced in the pricing worksheet?N/A, per diem costs are now in the ODC CLIN in Amendment 1. Any specific compensation package should be included in the fully burdened labor rates.
9Will newly hired pilots be required to demonstrate proficiency and currency? If so will they fly with HSM-40 located in Mayport Florida?No, but initial aircraft familiarization will performed there IAW the PWS in Amendment 1 in the Tactical Operational Flight Trainer.
10The price breakout worksheet includes $163/day of per diem. This is only the M&IE portion, not lodging. Can lodging be invoiced against the T&M CLINN/A, Per Diem is now included in the ODCs in the Price Schedule in Amendment 1. Travel and Lodging were already expected costs under the T&M CLIN.
11The T&M CLIN in Attachment 2 says “Travel and ODCs as described in the PWS”. PWS section 3.1.3.5 does not specifically state what travel and ODCs are allowable to be invoiced against this CLIN. Can they provide a complete list of allowable costs to be billed against this CLIN?There is not a complete list but the major items will include travel, lodging, transportation, taxes levied, equipment and related items. Any reasonable direct cost that is needed in direct support of the requirment can be included within the T&M ceiling.
12Will relocation costs for new hires be allowable reimbursable travel expense?ODCs include costs for travel and living expenses in Saudi Arabia to perform the scope of work.
13Will the Government accept or consider relevant Past Performance as a subcontractor?No.

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