STATC_Q As_dates_24Oct2016.pdf

SPECIAL TACTICS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (STATC) TRAINING SERVICES

FA0021-16-R-0040

Questions and Answers RFP Revised 24 October 2016

NO. REFERENCE PG.

NO.

PARA. NO ISSUE / COMMENT QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

12 PWS Pg 4 of

Para 1.3.1 1.3.1. RÉSUMÉ SUBMISSION FOR PROPOSAL PURPOSES: The contractor shall provide at least two candidate résumés and letters of intent with its proposal to show the contractor’s ability to obtain qualified personnel.

Issues:

1) RFP Instructions and evaluation criteria belong in sections L and M of the RFP and not in section C for specifications as part of the PWS.

2) A PWS describes work in terms of required results rather than “how” the work is to be accomplished whereas this paragraph does not.

No. Language was included to clarify and give notice to all parties that resumes submitted at the time of proposal are considered sample only and the awardee would have to submit resumes for approval prior to performance start date.

13 PWS Pg 4 of

Para 1.3.1 "1.3.1. RÉSUMÉ SUBMISSION FOR PROPOSAL PURPOSES: The contractor shall provide at least two candidate résumés and letters of intent with its proposal to show the contractor’s ability to obtain qualified personnel.

Issues:

1) RFP and PWS references to ""samples"" and ""two resumes"" conflicts with meeting minimum requirements for staffing per PWS 1.2.1 and under

4.6.1 geographically separated locations.

1.1) Language ambiguity conflict RFP 3.4.2.3 ""...include a minimum of two sample résumés..."" 1.2) Language ambiguity conflicts with RFP

1.6.2.2.3.2 ""Offeror submits two sample résumés..."" "

Will the government change the requirement to ensure bidders submit five candidate resumes for each of the positions and at the locations stated in the PWS along with signed LOIs backing up the representations made by the bidder?

1.3.1 and 1.6.2.2.3.2 revised to require offerors to submit five resumes with its proposal.

14 PWS Pg 4 of

Para 1.3.1 "1.3.1. RÉSUMÉ SUBMISSION FOR PROPOSAL PURPOSES: Contractor may submit more than two résumés with its proposal for evaluation purposes only.

Issues:

1) This is an ambiguous undefined requirement which does not establish a definitive quantity of resumes needed for evaluation.

2) The PWS establishes that five personnel are required for meeting the minimum staffing but the instructions contradict that by only requiring two resumes.

3) Price proposal and Total Compensation Plan (TCP) are dependent upon proposing a realistic level of effort for five qualified candidates that

Will the government change the requirement to ensure bidders submit five candidate resumes for each of the positions and at the locations stated in the PWS along with signed LOIs backing up the representations made by the bidder?

See response for item #15

SPECIAL TACTICS AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL (STATC) TRAINING SERVICES

FA0021-16-R-0040

Questions and Answers RFP Revised 24 October 2016

NO. REFERENCE PG.

NO.

PARA. NO ISSUE / COMMENT QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

have accepted the compensation plan and salaries.

Submitting two samples thereby precludes a meaningful evaluation of the proposal cost, creates elevated risks, and would not fully support any realistic evaluation of the TCP "

15 PWS 13 of 20 Para 12.4 "12.4. SUCCESSOR CONTRACTOR

Issue:

1) This entire section paraphrases and attempts to impose Service Contract Act requirements on the bidder that are not applicable to professional services employees exempt from the act in accordance with 29 CFR part 541.

2) Of grave concern is the requirement language in subparagraph 12.4.3.4. which states, ""Establish agreements with its employees..."" forcing the bidder to enter into an employment contract with their employees. This could potentially expose both the bidder and the government to future litigation."

Will the government delete paragraph 12.4 in its entirety?

Paragraph 12.4.3.4 deleted. See revised PWS.

16 PWS 19 of 20 Para 22.0 "22.0. NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED

WORKERS

Issue:

1) This paragraph paraphrases and attempts to impose Service Contract Act requirements that are not applicable to professional services employees exempt from the act in accordance with 29 CFR part 541. "

Will the government delete paragraph 22.0 in its entirety?

No. Paragraph 22.0 will remain in the contract.

17 PWS 8 of 20 Para 6.0 We believe that DBA insurance should be included in the insurance requirement because the instructors travel overseas for training. (52.228–3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance [Defense Base Act]).

Will you add the requirement for DBA insurance into the PWS or solicitation.

Yes. Clause 52.228-3 added to the RFP.