Questions.Draft.RFP.Responses.doc

United States Department of Justice

RFP No. DJJA-06-RFP-0384

The Government’s Response to Potential Offerors’ Questions

1. Please clarify the small business size standard that will be assigned to this procurement. In Section I - Schedule, D.2. it states “the corresponding small business size standard is $6.5 million in average annual receipts over the past three years.” In Section VII – Instructions to Offerers, A. (a) it states “the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.”

Although the small business size standard of 500 employees is included in the Commercial Items clause 52.212-1, it is not applicable in lease situations. The solicitation is revised under Section VII.B.1. Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items (Oct 2003) as follows:

(a) Small Business Size Standard – 500 employees. N/A. This size standard is not applicable to leases. The size standard for this procurement is found in Section I.E.2.

2. If the small business size standard assigned above is $6.5 million in average annual receipts over the past three years and considering the scope of work for this requirement and the importance of past performance, the small business size standard of $6.5 million is not highly possible nor in the best interest of the government for this RFP. Will the government consider the latter as stated in Question 1?

See the Government’s response to Question No. 1.

3. In Section II – Statement of Work, H.3., 10, the government is requesting an aircraft manufacture date of no earlier than 1991. Will the government consider changing the manufacture date to no earlier than 1989 to allow for an increase in aircraft options?

No. The Government will not consider changing the aircraft manufacture date to no earlier than 1989. The proposed aircraft must have a manufacture date of no earlier than 1991 with cycles not to exceed 33,000 as stated in Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph H.3. Item 10.

4. In Section II – Statement of Work, H.4., 4, the government is requesting an aircraft with a minimum seating capacity of 156 seats. Will the government consider changing the seating capacity to 140 seats?

No. The Government will not consider changing the aircraft seating capacity to 140 seats. The proposed aircraft must have a minimum of 156 forward facing coach seats as stated in Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph H.4. Item 4.A.

5. Please clarify Section II – Statement of Work, K.1. It is clear that the contractor is required to provide full Line Servicing, Line Maintenance and Heavy Maintenance for each aircraft they provide. However some of the JPATS’ main operational sites are not equipped to handle Heavy Maintenance. Will the contractor be allowed to conduct Heavy Maintenance away from the main operational site at an approved MRO facility?

Yes. It is understood by JPATS that the Contractor will move the aircraft to an approved MRO facility where capabilities to perform heavy maintenance exist, in accordance with policies and procedures established within the applicable continuous airworthiness maintenance program and contractor manuals. Reference Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.1and K.2.

6. There are parties who hold GSA Schedules that can provide for this requirement through GSA. Will the government consider procuring this through GSA?

The Government has reviewed the applicable GSA schedule: 84- Total Solutions For Law Enforcement, Security, Facilities Management, Fire, Rescue, Clothing, Marine Craft And Emergency/Disaster Response, SIN 426 4F. There are schedule contractors who offer jet aircraft under this schedule. However, there are very few, and the Government firmly believes that it would benefit from a broader competitive environment. Offerors are encouraged to offer their best prices, including but not limited, to pricing equivalent or lower than their applicable GSA schedule pricing.

7. The previous contract award was approximately for $280-$300 million dollars for 6 aircraft over a 3 year period. Based on these numbers and the requirement of providing prices using current market costs for the aircraft requested in the RFP, how can the government expect that 8 aircraft over a 94 month period to be less than $580 million dollars for the life of the contract?

The contract ceiling is revised to a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) amount of $900 million for up to twelve (12) aircraft over the life of the contract.

8. How does the government plan to pay for this award if all offers exceed the $580 million dollar maximum?

See the Government’s response to Question No. 7.

9. Within the RFP, it states in A.1 that a long-term lease is desired, however the term of the requirement is only a one year base with one options. How will the contractor recover the costs of the long-term lease if the contract is cancelled for convenience of the US Dept of Justice?

The termination for convenience clause gives a Contractor certain rights to present a claim to the Government for allowable and allocable costs. Although it is unlikely that the Government will terminate the lease for its convenience or not exercise future option years, it is a risk that each potential offeror will have to consider as part of its decision to submit a proposal. However, to help mitigate this Contractor’s risk of lost long-term lease costs incurred for aircraft ordered during the optional periods of the contract, price points have been set for the aircraft for each optional period, and depending on when the Government orders additional aircraft, the Contractor may be eligible for an equitable adjustment (see Section I.F.3.1).

10. What will be the lead time requirement for the delivery of additional aircraft if required?

Please see Section II.N for information on configuration, delivery, inspection, and acceptance of all aircraft, including additional aircraft.

11. Based on Section II, paragraph B.2, what is the forecasted utilization for the eight aircraft, i.e. the projected number of sorties and estimated flying hours for each aircraft? What is the projected number of overlapping sorties for the eight aircraft?

The estimated hours and cycles identified in the Statement of Work, Section II, Paragraph G.1. are representative of the projected aircraft usage (utilization) by JPATS on their fleet of eight leased aircraft. JPATS will not provide a projected number of sorties or estimated flying hours for each aircraft beyond this estimate. JPATS will not provide an estimate for overlapping sorties. A typical weekly flying schedule is detailed in the Statement of Work, Section II, Paragraph K.9. and Flight Scheduling is detailed in the Statement of Work, Section II, Paragraph L.1.

12. Will the mission scheduling allow for maintenance downtime? Based on Government-provided scheduling, can contractor use scheduled aircraft downtime for scheduled maintenance? Will the contractor be able to utilize the aircraft as needed to meet mission requirements? Is there flexibility to move the aircraft around between main operating sites?

Yes. JPATS mission scheduling will allow for maintenance downtime with respect to “Scheduled” maintenance events. The Contractor will be responsible to communicate this required scheduled maintenance downtime with the on-site Assistant Contracting Officer Technical Representatives (ACOTR) far enough in advance so as to not disrupt the JPATS flying requirements and or mission requirements. The Contractor has the potential to utilize aircraft as needed to meet mission requirements to include the potential to move aircraft between JPATS’ main operating sites; however, prior to any such aircraft substitutions and or movements the Contractor shall coordinate their intentions with the JPATS Primary COTR, and secure approval by the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). Be advised that due to missions requirements, etc., the ACO may deny the request to substitute or move aircraft.

13. Will the government provide flight hour parameters for pricing purposes?

The estimated hours and cycles identified in the Statement of Work, Section II, Paragraph G.1., are representative of the projected aircraft usage (utilization) by JPATS on the fleet of eight (8) leased aircraft. JPATS will not provide a projected estimated number of flight hours for each aircraft beyond this estimate. A typical weekly flying schedule is detailed in the SOW, Section II, Paragraph K.9 and Flight Scheduling is detailed in the SOW, Section II, Paragraph L.1.

14. Will the government consider an aircraft availability performance metric?

Yes. The Government will consider an aircraft availability performance metric. Paragraph M of the Statement of Work, is revised to include Item 31. Monthly Aircraft Availability Report; Item 32. Monthly Maintenance Dispatch Reliability Report; and Item 33. Monthly Maintenance Mission Completion Report. (See also Attachment No. 8 of the solicitation).

15. Will the government consider requesting pricing on a FFP flight hour basis?

As indicated in Section I, Schedule, Paragraph A.1, of the draft solicitation, this effort will be priced on a total Firm-Fixed Price basis.

16. What utilization increase would drive an optional A/C request? Once optional A/C is activated, what will be anticipated length of time for usage? What is the term for option A/C and how will that affect optional years?

A decision by JPATS to exercise an option for additional aircraft would not be driven by utilization of the eight aircraft operated under the terms of this contract, rather by mission requirements or as dictated by customer needs. Each exercised option will cover a one-year period of performance.

17. Will the government require tail numbers for the four optional aircraft? Providing the tail numbers for optional aircraft without firm commitment could prove difficult and more costly to the government.

Tail numbers will not be required for optional aircraft at the time of initial contract award. However, tail numbers will be required when optional aircraft are offered at the Contracting Officer’s request. Optional aircraft will be subject to the same inspection/acceptance criteria as the initial eight (8) aircraft (See also Section II.N).

18. Does the government anticipate making this contract subject to the Service Contract Act?

No, the principal purpose of this contract is leasing jet aircraft.

19. Under Section I, paragraph F.2, Does “actual“ labor and material cost mean direct and indirect costs as defined by FAR 31.201-1? Is our understanding correct that the contractor will not be allowed a fee? Please clarify why labor will not be reimbursed for items a. and f?

The cite referred to in the question is changed to Section I.G.2. Items a. and f. are the only items in this paragraph that identify maintenance related taskings that are within the auspices of typical “Line Maintenance” and/or “Line Servicing” and are therefore expected to be performed by the Contractor’s mechanics assigned to each JPATS operational site performing Line Maintenance or Line Servicing maintenance taskings under the firm fixed price (FFP) portion of the contract. As stated in the response to Question 15, this effort will be priced on an all-inclusive Firm-Fixed-Price basis, with no separate labor categories.

20. Under Section II, paragraph K.1, how does USMS define heavy maintenance?

JPATS defines Heavy Maintenance as any maintenance event to include maintenance, inspection, repair, alteration or overhaul, whether this event is scheduled or unscheduled, that exceeds the technical capabilities of the assigned Contractor technicians at the three JPATS main operating sites for reasons such as lack of technical expertise, lack of proper facilities (hangar), lack of available manpower, lack of available man-hours, lack of special tools, procedures, or fixtures, etc.. Heavy Maintenance is normally associated with a Major Inspection such as an aircraft C Check or above. Please also see the Government’s response to Question 5.

21. What narrow-body aircraft will fit in the hangar at Alexandria, LA main operating site? Will this hangar be made available to the contractor?

JPATS has not performed the research required to determine every aircraft that will fit into the JPATS hangar at the Alexandria, LA main operating site, nor is there any intention on the part of JPATS to perform such research. Operational experience; however, has proven that a DC9-15 series aircraft and a 737-300 series aircraft will fit into the hangar completely allowing the hangar doors to close, other aircraft such as the MD-82 series aircraft can be “nosed” into the hangar partially.

22. Is the contractor required to keep a minimum of 8 aircraft dispatchable 24/7 regardless of flight schedule or utilization and must contractor determine the number of spare aircraft that is needed based on its maintenance program and anticipated unscheduled maintenance? If an aircraft is not dispatchable, is it considered a lost mission or can contractor use an aircraft from another MOB not scheduled for a mission.

Yes. The Contractor is required to provide maintenance and logistics support that provides JPATS dispatchable aircraft 24 hours a day, 7 days a week regardless of the flight schedule or utilization. Reference Statement of Work, Section II, Paragraph K.10. This requirement applies to each of the eight aircraft proposed under the terms of this contract. In addition, the Contractor must determine the number of spare aircraft needed based on its maintenance program and anticipated aircraft down-time due to unscheduled maintenance. If an aircraft is not dispatchable it is considered a lost mission. Reference Statement of Work, Section II, Paragraph K.10.. The Contractor has the potential to use an aircraft from one of the other JPATS main operating sites to perform a potential lost mission in the rare occasion when another aircraft is unscheduled. Please also refer to the Government’s response to Question No. 12.

23. Does Section I, paragraph F.2 also apply to scheduled maintenance?

The cite referred to in the question is changed to Section I.G.2. No. The Contractor must price all Scheduled maintenance requirements into the appropriate CLIN for each proposed aircraft under the firm fixed price portion of this contract.

24. Will costs be reimbursed for any unscheduled maintenance events that require ferry flights? Who is responsible for providing flight crews and fuel for ferry fights for scheduled maintenance? Unscheduled maintenance? After a significant depot maintenance visit, a test is usually required. Will a JPATS flight crew and fuel be provided at no additional cost?

JPATS will provide flight crews and pay for the fuel associated with a ferry flight performed in connection with an unscheduled maintenance event as detailed in Paragraph G.2.1, a. through h. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide flight crews and fuel for ferry flights in connection with any scheduled maintenance event. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide flight crews and fuel for the test flight following a scheduled significant depot maintenance (heavy maintenance) visit. JPATS reserves the right to test fly an aircraft after correction of a maintenance event and prior to boarding passengers to ascertain the airworthiness of the aircraft. JPATS will be responsible to provide flight crews and to pay for fuel in these instances. Please refer to Paragraph K.13 of the Statement of Work.

25. Under section II, paragraph K.24, daily inspections are required. Are items generated during the daily inspections considered unscheduled maintenance events?

No. However, the Statement of Work, Section I.G.2.1.b reads:

“b.

Non-Routine Maintenance Items Identified During a Scheduled Major Inspection: Labor and Materials – As required.”

26. Reference Section II, paragraph K; if an aircraft breaks down at a location other than a main operating site, what, if anything, is the contractor’s maintenance responsibility?

The Contractor has full responsibility for off-site emergency repairs of the leased aircraft when the aircraft breaks down at a location other than one of the three JPATS main operating sites. Section II, of the Statement of Work, Paragraph K. is revised to add an appropriate item identifying this requirement. The Contractor will be reimbursed for these unscheduled, off-site, emergency repairs as an Other than Direct Cost. Accordingly, Section I, Paragraph G.2.1. is revised to add Item h. which will read as follows:

“h.

Emergency Off-Site Repairs: Labor and Materials – As Required”

27. Under Section II, paragraph L, who determines the tail number for each mission?

The Government will determine the tail number of each aircraft assigned to a JPATS mission. Please also refer to the Government’s response to Question No. 12.

28. Will the government provide APU utilization forecast hours, i.e. the ratio of flight/hours to APU usage and on/off cycles?

No. JPATS will utilize the APU in preparation for the days mission and at each stop throughout the day (approximately 5 stops). It is JPATS policy not to operate the APU in the air except in emergency conditions.

29. Under section IV, paragraph K, what is the definition of sub-contractor? This requirement as written does not allow the contractor any flexibility to replace non-performing vendors.

Subcontractors, as identified in Section IV, Paragraph K.1. refers to first tier subcontractors such as aircraft leasing agents and / or prime aircraft maintenance providers. It does not apply to vendors that are identified and managed pursuant to an Approved Vendor List (AVL) in the Contractors Operating Specifications or corporate manuals. These vendor substitutions shall be managed according to established Contractor policies and procedures in the aforementioned specifications and or manuals.

30. Will the contractor be responsible for all maintenance planning and scheduling tasks, and maintaining all aircraft records (including daily log pages)? Will the contractor be responsible to track MEL’s and interface with USMS flight/maintenance operations for flight planning purposes?

Yes. The Contractor shall be responsible for all maintenance planning and scheduling tasks and or maintaining all aircraft records to include flight log books. Yes. The Contractor shall be responsible to track MELs and to interface with flight /maintenance operations for flight planning purposes. Reference Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.1. and K.2..

31. Please clarify liquidated damages under Section V, paragraph L.1. We do not understand the basis for liquidated damages if this contract is to be bid a FFP per aircraft.

The liquidated damages clause, located in Section IV.L, is revised to $40,000 per calendar day of delay up to a maximum of $1 million per ordering period.

32. Is any inventory anticipated to be provided under this contract? If so, what is the USMS expectation for the contractor regarding it?

The Contractor is responsible for full logistics support. The Government will not provide inventory under this contract. Please also refer to Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.1.

33. Section II, paragraph K.8 requires the contractor to provide a certified A&P mechanic for certain flights. How much notification will be required for the mechanic to accompany the flight? We recommend at least a 24-hour notice.

Flights requiring a Certified A&P mechanic will, for the most part, be identified on the weekly flying schedule; to include international flights and remain over nights (RON). Please refer to Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph L.1. National emergencies, contingencies, or special maintenance issues may require the notification time to be less; this notification will be made as soon as possible by communication and coordination between the Contractor and on-site JPATS COTR.

34. Reference paragraph K.16 of Section II, will the government provide a work scope for cleaning the aircraft between missions?

No. JPATS will not issue a work-scope for cleaning the interior between flights. The Contractor should apply the standard applicable to commercial Title 14 CFR Part 121 air carriers for through flight aircraft interior cleaning / preparation. JPATS would anticipate that this standard (work-scope) to be present in the Contractors applicable Operating Specifications or corporate manuals (Station Operation Manual).

35. How long would the offeror have to agree to hold pricing for additional aircraft? In our opinion, it will be difficult, if not impossible, to obtain long-term pricing for optional aircraft and would significantly increase the costs to the government. Will the government consider leaving the optional aircraft CLINs as un-priced items?

See the Government’s response to Question No. 9.

36. Under section II, paragraph K.23, the experience requirement for A&P mechanics is more stringent than the Director of Maintenance. This requirement will likely drive higher costs. Would government consider reducing the amount of time required for a mechanic to hold a certification to a more industry-common timeframe, for example to 2 years?

No. The experience requirement for the A&P mechanics stands as written. Reference Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.23.

However, the Statement of Work, Paragraph K., Maintenance and Logistics Support, Item K.23. is changed to add the following language as the last sentence in K.23.:

“The Contractor shall be responsible to ensure that, as a minimum, one of these licensed mechanics at each JPATS main operating site is an appropriately trained avionics (R&E) technician.”

Additionally, the Statement of Work, Paragraph Q., Personnel Requirements, Item Q.2.2 & Q.2.4 will be revised to establish minimum qualifications for the positions of Director of Maintenance and Chief Inspector, respectively, as follows:

Q.2.

2.

“Director of Maintenance – The Director of Maintenance shall be responsible for on-site management and supervision of the Contractor’s on-site Maintenance Supervisors/Managers and the Logistics Supervisor in accordance with policies and procedures set forth in the applicable GMM. The Director of Maintenance shall receive and execute, on behalf of the Contractor, such technical direction as the COTR and/or the Contracting Officer may issue in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. The Director of Maintenance shall be available to the Government 24 hours per day by cellular phone. Qualifications for the position of Director of Maintenance will include: (1 A current mechanics certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, each of which is currently effective and has been in effect for at least fifteen (15) years; (2 At least ten (10) years of diversified maintenance experience on the same category and class aircraft offered under the terms of the contract; (3 At least ten (10) years in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service; and (4 At least five (5) years as an aircraft maintenance inspector.”

4.

“Chief Inspector – The Chief Inspector is responsible for managing the continuing airworthiness program for referenced leased aircraft operated by JPATS. The Chief Inspector, on behalf of the Contractor, ensures all maintenance programs and procedures meet the minimum requirement of applicable parts of Title 14 CFR, policies and procedures detailed in the applicable GMM, and the JPATS policies and procedures applicable under the terms of the contract. In this regard, the Chief Inspector shall: 1) develop, maintain, and administer a quality control system; 2) establish procedures for all inspection functions, including buy-back of routine, non-routine, and RII discrepancies; and 3) maintain a complete, current, and valid technical data library applicable to the leased aircraft. The Chief Inspector shall be available to the Government 24 hours per day by cellular phone. Qualifications for the position of Chief Inspector will include (1 A current mechanics certificate with Airframe and Powerplant ratings, each of which is currently effective and has been in effect for at least fifteen (15) years; (2 At least ten (10) years of diversified maintenance experience on the same category and class aircraft offered under the terms of the contract; (3 At least seven (7) years in the capacity of approving aircraft for return to service; (4 At least ten (10) years as an aircraft maintenance inspector; and 5) At least five (5) years experience in the development of aircraft maintenance programs and inspection procedures.”

37. Under section II, paragraph K.5.12; is the referenced General Maintenance Manual separate from USMS GMM? If so, how will it interface with USMS GMM and what is content of the contractor provided GMM?

Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.5.12. refers to the Contractor’s General Maintenance Manual (GMM) which must meet the standards for a Title 14 CFR Part 121 operator (Reference Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.2.) The Contractors GMM will interface with the USMS GMM with respect to Deviation Authority detailed in the USMS GMM, Chapter I, in so much as the leased aircraft are classified as “Public Aircraft” while the physical possession and operational control of the aircraft are with JPATS. Also, to facilitate conflict resolution, the referenced JPATS manuals will have precedence over the Contractor’s manuals while the aircraft is in the possession of, and being operated by, JPATS Reference Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph F.2.

Historically, during the existing contract no such conflict has occurred between the Contractor’s GMM and the USMS GMM. Deviation Authority has been exercised less than four times during the existing contract. The content of the Contractor’s GMM must meet the standard for a Title 14 CFR Part 121 operator Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.2.

38. Section II, paragraph K.17, requires the contractor to hangar aircraft at the discretion of the COTR. Will the government provide access to hangars at the main operating sites for this purpose? If the main operating site does not have a hangar, is the contractor responsible for providing one?

Yes. Access to the JPATS hangars, at the JPATS main operational sites that have hangars, will be at the discretion of the on-site ACOTR. The Contractor will be encouraged to hangar the aircraft positioned at the Oklahoma City operational site and as such access to the JPATS hangar from the on-site Oklahoma City ACOTR will be unrestricted. If a maintenance event requires a hangar, and a JPATS hangar is not available, as with the Mesa, AZ operational site, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to secure one. Please refer to Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph K.1.

39. The time frame of 30 days to have the optional aircraft configured will likely be very difficult to meet. Will the government consider a longer time frame for configuring the optional aircraft?

We are unable to locate the reference requiring the optional aircraft to be configured (and delivered) in 30 days. Under Section II.N, the Contractor shall have up to seventy (70) calendar days to configure an aircraft. See also the Government’s response to Question No. 10.

40. Since the government is requesting a standardized fleet in accordance with section I, paragraph A.6, does this mean that if a contractor provides a brand-name aircraft, either the B737-400 or the MD-83 per section II, paragraph J.1, aircrew familiarization training will not be required?

The JPATS requirement for a standardized fleet of aircraft will necessitate any offeror to provide some degree of air crew familiarization training, i.e., (1) an offeror who proposes a standardized fleet of 737-400 aircraft, would be required to provide appropriate levels (reference Attachment No. 2 of the RFP) of air crew training to the JPATS Mesa AZ pilots who are currently trained and certified to operate MD-83 aircraft; (2) an offeror who proposes a standardized fleet of MD-83 aircraft, would be required to provide appropriate levels (reference Attachment No. 2 of the RFP) of air crew training to the JPATS Oklahoma City OK and Alexandria LA pilots who are currently trained and certified to operate 737-300/400 aircraft; (3) an offeror who proposes a standardized fleet of any aircraft, other than MD-83 or 737-400 aircraft, would be required to provide appropriate levels (reference Attachment No. 2 of the RFP) of air crew training to the JPATS Mesa AZ, Oklahoma City OK, and Alexandria LA pilots who are currently trained and certified to operate MD-83 or 737-400 aircraft.

41. Our corporation is composed of wholly owned subsidiary companies, in different locations with different CAGE codes and corporate structures. Two of the independent subsidiaries are planning on submitting independent proposals for different fleet types. Does the government have any objection to his based on paragraph B.2 of Section VI?

No, as long as the companies are independent subsidiaries, the Government has no objections to them submitting proposals.

42. Attachment 2, Ground Support Equipment, does not identify Lavatory Service equipment for the main operating sites. How is this requirement currently being provided and will the equipment be provided to the contractor?

The Government will not provide lavatory servicing equipment for any of the three main operating sites. This requirement is being met currently by a variety of methods, none of which will apply to this contract. Please refer to Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph E.1.

43. Will additional Ground Support Equipment be provided to support the additional aircraft at Mesa and Alexandria?

The Government will make Ground Support Equipment (GSE) identified in Attachment 3 of the RFP available to the contractor at the Mesa and Alexandria operational sites to support a total of up to six aircraft at these sites. This GSE will also be available for Optional aircraft. No additional GSE will be provided by the government. Please refer to Section II, Statement of Work, Paragraph E.1..

44. Section I, paragraph H.4.1.I, states that fuel capacity above manufacturers’ standard capacities are desired. Is this a significant factor for proposal evaluation?

Please refer to the evaluation factors described in Section VIII of the RFP.

45. Section IV, paragraph G.1 states that the contractor shall be required to provide office equipment…and monthly service fees at all USMS operational sites. Please clarify what these monthly service fees consist of and provide estimated monthly costs.

The Contractor shall be required to provide office furniture/equipment, computers and computer systems, phone lines, phone/fax equipment, office supplies, and any monthly fees associated with computer/phone/fax service at all USMS operational sites. In addition, at the Mesa AZ site, the Contractor shall secure additional on-site facility space at Williams Gateway Airport, along with associated utilities (water/sewer, gas, electric).

46. If I may I would like to add to my first question, I left off if the Justice Dept does not renew the option years, how does the contractor recover their costs?

See the Government’s response to Question No. 9.

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