EVE - F1STAB4085A001 Questions.pdf

EVE - F1STAB4085A001 Questions

1. Solicitation paragraph 8 states “This is a two (2) year contract with 1 basic year and one

(1) option year.” Paragraph 7 lists Option year 1 and Option year 2. PWS paragraph 1.3 states “This contract’s period of performance is one (1) year, with an option for two (2) consecutive, successive years of follow-on performance after the expiration of the original period of performance.” Request clarification.

a. The PWS is correct. This contract’s period of performance is one (1) year, with an option for two (2) consecutive, successive years of follow-on performance after the expiration of the original period of performance. the solicitation has been updated to reflect the PWS.

2. The PWS states that travel will be reimbursed if required by the government, however, no travel CLIN is listed in paragraph 7 of the solicitation. How will travel be reimbursed?

Is a cost reimbursable CLIN contemplated?

a. Travel costs are reimbursable and should be included as part of the proposal response. A separate cost reimbusable CLIN for travel is suggested. Provide a total proposed amount that sums up the course being taught and the travel costs.

3. Since the tasks are intended to be short duration, it is likely that many of the personnel needed to support these tasks would not be located in the local Edwards AFB area. Will travel costs to/from Edwards AFB be reimbursable?

a. Travel costs are reimbursable and should be included as part of the proposal response. A separate cost reimbusable CLIN for travel is suggested. Provide a total proposed amount that sums up the course being taught and the travel costs.

4. Is it the government’s intent to make a single award or multiple awards?

a. The government’s intent is to make multiple awards.

5. The solicitation, paragraph 5 states “Interested parties who believe they can meet all the requirements for the items described in the synopsis are invited to submit”. Will offers that meet the requirements of only a portion of the items be considered or must the offeror be capable of providing all of the services described in the PWS?

a. Offerors that meet a portion of the requirements are invited to submit as well.

b. TPS would like all offers to be considered. We are looking to build a pool of experts and course instructors

6. Although the PWS provides estimated events per month for each instructor category, it further states that specific scheduling details will be provided in task orders. The scheduling details will have a significant impact on the cost of the support. For example, if all events are to be conducted in a single week for the month, there would be a significant difference in cost if events were spread out at a rate of 1-2 per week. Can the government provide additional clarification for the purposes of cost estimation?

a. TPS is looking for instructors to teach courses from the established TPS syllabus.

Depending on the course being taught this will determine the amount of time that would be required for the instructor. When instruction begins on a certain course category, the course will need to be completed before the next course begins.

Some of the longer intense coursed can last up to 10 days to complete the course.

7. Paragraph 7 of the solicitation provides a CLIN structure. Is this the preferred format for the quote? Is there a preferred unit (to be priced?

a. CLIN structure is only a suggestion. Offerors are invited to submit their preferred CLIN structure and per unit pricing.

8. Since the scope of the effort is not defined in detail, would the government consider a Time and Materials type contract?

a. No