Attachment 9 RFP Questions_Answers.pdf

PARCS 2023 FA251822R0001_001

Attachment 9 Questions and Answers

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Doc Section # Relevant Text Contractor Comment / Questions FA2518-22-R-0001 Government Response

Attach 2, Staffing Matrix

The following PWS lines in the Staffing Matrix correspond to sections that either do not contain work activities or the descriptions are not associated with a level of effort:

1.6, 1.7, 1.10.1, 1.10.3

2.2.1 and all subparagraphs 2.2.1.1 through 2.2.1.3 -defines how Acc is calculated 4.2

4.2.6.4 (defines ERRC maximum repair times)

4.4.1.1 (ACC Calculation) 7.2, 7.2.1, 7.2.2, 7.3.6, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.73, 7.8, 7.16, 7.18.2 8.3.3 9.2 12.1.1

May offerors mark these lines as N/A in the Staffing Matrix?

The Government recognizes that not all paragraphs have direct labor hours associated with them. However, in accordance with the RFP, offerors should ensure that responsibility for the entire PWS is covered in the staffing plan. Offerors should indicate responsible personnel for all paragraphs. Therefore no lines should be marked N/A.

Attachment 4 -

CLIN

Schedule Worksheet

Rows 5,9,22,35,48,61,74

BASE PERIOD - 01 May 2023 - 30 April 2024 The Period of Performance shown for each CLIN differs from that set forth in Section B of the Solicitation. For example, the Row 5 CLIN Schedule Base Period heading contains the performance date of 01 May 2023 - 30 April 2024 (12 months); however the QTY column indicates 10 months. Section B CLINS 0001AA - 0001AB and 0002 - 0008 contain the performance date of 01 May 2023 - 29 Feb 2024. Will the Government update the CLIN worksheet to reflect the appropriate time periods for the Base Period and all subsequent periods to match Section B?

See RFP Amendment 001, Attachment 4a.

PoP dates have been corrected.

Bidder's LibraryChapter 7b N/A Offeror receives the following error when attempting to open the LSV Diesel Engine Instruction: "There was an error opening the document. The file is damaged and could not be repaired." Would the Government please provide an updated copy of the LSV Diesel Engine Instruction in the Bidders Library?

See Bidders Library Supplemental Files for an additional copy. Note that the file is 94,825 KB so it does take some time to download.

The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

CBA

PWS

1.2.3 The Contractor shall cover any collective bargaining

agreement (CBA).

If Offerors have questions concerning the terms of the CBA, would the Government forward them to the IBEW and obtain & publish the answers?

xref: Lines 7, 8 and 68 The Government is not a party to the CBA.

Offerors may send questions regarding the CBA directly to the IBEW. See the CBA in the Bidders Library for IBEW points of contact.

CBA Local

ARTICLE XVII,

Section 1

**MST, TSE and C-CS classifications will be 5% higher than wage analysis data due to inclusion of shift differential pay that has been added to the base wage.

This was done due to shift change requirements, i.e.

working six (6) day shifts, followed by seven (7) mid-shifts, followed by seven (7) graveyard shifts.

Has the 5% premium for these LCATs already been included in the CBA wage structure table?

xref: Lines 6, 8 and 68 Questions related to the CBA should be addressed to the union.

CBA Local

ARTICLE XVII,

Section 1 & 3

Those people designated as Lead in accordance with Article IX, Section 5 shall be paid 5% of based pay while acting as Lead, and no less than $1.05 per hour.

The Electrician and Lead Electrician are listed as the same wage. Is that accurate?

xref: Lines 7, 8 and 68 Questions related to the CBA should be addressed to the union.

ITO Section B N/A Final RFP dated 1/7/2022 vs. Update 1/18/2022 Section B dated 1/7/2022 shows CLIN 0010 as Cost no Fee, however, the update on 1/18/2022 shows CLIN 0010 as FFP. Please confirm CLIN 0010 is now FFP in lieu of CR.

An Amendment to the RFP will be released and will include the correction to CLIN 0010 from CR to FFP.

ITO Section L Volume 3, 3.a Volume 4, 4.a

Volume 3, a. Price Information, subparagraphs 1) and 2) Volume 4, a. Sections A through I

Volumes 3 and 4 require the inclusion of the completed SF-33 and Section B in both volumes. As RFP Attachment 4 is the CLIN Schedule Worksheet and Volume 4 includes contractual data, the offeror recommends the inclusion of the SF-33 and Section B be included in Volume 4 only.

The SF33 and Section B must be included in both volumes. Volumes 3 and 4 have no page limitation.

PWS Section 3 3.2. OTHER PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT. The Government will provide existing individual toolboxes, tools, ground handling equipment and ITE at contract start.

When required items become unserviceable, they shall be replaced at Contractor’s expense. At that point, the replaced items become the property of the Contractor.

Could the Government please provide the estimated dollar value or a detailed list of the equipment included under PWS paragraph 3.2?

See the Bidders Library Supplemental Files for additional information. The GFP listing in the original Bidders Library Files (on SAM.gov under FA251821R0024) includes prices on those items.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 1.13

2.5

PWS 1.13: The Contractor shall provide and assign a primary and alternate to the Unit Control Center during activations for real-world events, headquarters inspections, or local exercises as determined by the 10 SWS Commander.

PWS 2.5: The Contractor shall participate in installation-or higher headquarters-directed exercises and assign a primary and alternate to the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during activations for real- world events, headquarter inspections, or local exercises as determined by the 10 SWS Commander.

Please define the Unit Control Center and the Emergency Operations Center.

Can the same people be assigned as POC to both centers?

The Unit Control Center is a team of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) from across various disciplines within the 10 SWS team (mil, contractor, civ) that may be activated to support crisis response actions on the site.

The Emergency Operations Center is the dedicated area within the PAR building for the UCC team to work out of. There are two UCC teams (Blue/Gold) that require a member of the OM&S Contractor personnel team. Within some documents UCC and EOC may be used interchangably.

PWS 1.5.14 The Contractor shall provide Top Secret (TS)/SCI cleared primary and alternate representatives IAW AFMAN 14-304 (FOUO) and DoDM 5200.02 and AFMAN 16-1405, Paragraph 3.3, b (1) for Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)/Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), and Specialty Security Representative (SSR) at start of contract and within 30 calendar days of personnel changes. All three roles can be filled by the same person.

COMSEC representative: Is this a separate appointment to the CPSO, KOAM and KOAA required in Chapter 5?

If so, what are the duties of this TS/SCI COMSEC representative?

CPSO – Client Platform Security Officer KOAM –Key-Management-Infrastructure Operational Account Manager KOAA – Key-Management-Infrastructure Account Agents Contractors performing tasks KOAM / CPSO need the appropriate clearance with the material they are handling.

KOAM – Needs Primary and Alternate // Ref.

5.5.5.1 CPSO – Needs to be one person (cannot be the either of the individuals that are appointed as KOAM Primary/Alt) // Ref. PWS-5.5.5.2 COMSEC duties are outlined in AFMAN33-

283, AFMAN17-1302-O //

PWS 1.5.14

5.5.2

The Contractor shall provide Top Secret (TS)/SCI cleared primary and alternate representatives IAW AFMAN 14-304 (FOUO) and DoDM 5200.02 and AFMAN 16-1405, Paragraph 3.3, b (1) for Communications Security (COMSEC), Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO)/Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), and Specialty Security Representative (SSR) at start of contract and within 30 calendar days of personnel changes. All three roles can be filled by the same person.

Paragraph 1.5.14 requires provision of a primary and alternate ISSO/ISSM. Paragraph 5.5.2 requires a JWICS ISSM Information System Security Officer (ISSO), but also requires these personnel to conduct activities as directed by the ISSM and to provide the appointment letter to the ISSM.

Please clarify whether the ISSO also acts as the ISSM or whether the ISSM is a Government position.

To clarify, the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) referenced in PWS paragraph 5.5.2 is a Government position.

The ISSO is a contractor employee in this paragraph.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 3.4

Report R-S3.2

The Government will provide existing 10 SWS Operating Instructions and Technical Documentation. The Contractor shall maintain and update the documentation which will remain Government property.

How many 10 SWS OIs are currently in effect? The number of OIs can fluctuate but there are approximately two dozen 10 SWS OI's currently in effect.

PWS 3.2 Other Property and Equipment

3.2.2

The Government will provide existing individual toolboxes, tools, ground handling equipment and ITE at contract start.

When required items become unserviceable, they shall be replaced at Contractor’s expense.

Items such as appliances (microwave, refrigerator), furnishings (tables and chairs), or other equipment for common breakroom and recreational areas will be made available at the discretion of the Government and are not guaranteed to be provided through the life of the contract.

If Contractor chooses to replace unserviceable items, installation facilities excellence standards must be met.

Can the government provide the approximate age of each item?

Inventory will be conducted during Phase-In of this contract. Assume all equipment is outside a warranty period. 10 SWS common break areas will be supported by the Government. For any break areas that are specified for Contractor use will be the responsibility of the contractor if or when appliances need to be replaced during the life of the contract.

PWS Section 1 Chapter 1 Para. 1.2.3

1.2.3. Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract Line Item

Numbers (CLINs). The Contractor shall cover any collective bargaining agreement (CBA), or other agreement, employee meal costs and unofficial travel expenses as agreed to between the Contractor and its employees.

This sentence includes the phrase "…or other agreement…". Are there other agreements the Government is aware of that should be considered by Offerors?

PWS Para 1.2.3 states: "The Contractor shall cover any collective bargaining agreement (CBA), or other agreement, employee meal costs and unofficial travel expenses as agreed to between the Contractor and its employees." The phrase "or other agreement" would pertain to any agreement between the Contractor and its employees. The Government is not aware of any "other agreements" between Contractors and its employees.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS Section 1 Chapter 1 Para. 1.3

1.3. CONTINUANCE OF PERFORMANCE/MISSION

ESSENTIAL SERVICES. In a time of crisis, other services to increase the security and well-being of Cavalier SFS may be required on a 24/7 basis as determined by the 10 SWS Commander and directed by the CO.

From a contractual perspective, will the Contractor be reimbursed for these required "other services" and if so, how will they be added to the contract?

Depending on the specific circumstances of such crisis, reimbursement for "other services" could be allowed. Reference DFARS 252.232-7023. The contractor's continuation of performance plan should include performance of services known to be essential in a crisis. However, if a crisis precipitates a need for services that could not be foreseen but the contractor is directed by the Contracting Officer to perform, the contractor will have 90 days to submit an REA IAW this clause. Also see FAR 52.243- 1 Changes. Changes may be made to the contract through a Change Order or a negotiated bilateral modification to the contract, with the method of inclusion in the contract to be determined at the time of any crisis.

PWS Section 1, Chapter 7, Para. 7.16.4

7.16.4. Fire Protection. Operate, maintain, inspect, test, and repair fire protection systems IAW UFC 3-601-02.

Will offerors be required to maintain Fire Trucks on Cavalier Space Force Station? If so, will the Government provide the year, make, and model number for all fire trucks?

The R-14 for this equipment will be added to Bidder's Library under this solicitation number and the draft solicitation number, FA251821R0024.

PWS 1.2.3

(pg 1)

The Contractor shall cover any collective bargaining agreement (CBA), or other agreement, employee meal costs and unofficial travel expenses as agreed to between the Contractor and its employees. The Government will not reimburse these costs on a cost reimbursable basis.

The language suggests that the Government will not reimburse the Contractor for any costs related to the CBA. Will the government allow future equitable adjustments to the contract value for additional costs associated with the current CBA or any future negotiated CBA (such as increased wage rates, increased call out pay, increased benefits such as vacation/sick leave, health and welfare or pension contributions, or increased severance pay)?

See RFP FAR Clause 52.22-43 and Section L.3.a.3.

"Wage increase adjustments for subsequent option years will be made as authorized and in accordance with FAR 52.222-43 “Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)” if and when labor rates of the applicable CBA change. At that time, the contractor will be authorized to submit requests for equitable adjustments for subsequent option year increases if all applicable FAR clause requirements have been met."

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 10.20 Provide and document training for all oil-handlers IAW AFMAN 32-1067, chapter 9.7

AFMAN 32-1067, chapter 9.7 requires training IAW 40 CFR Part 112.7 (f), which covers training for oil handlers. Does Cavalier SFS have Underground Storage Tanks and therefore does AFMAN 9.7.1.1 through 9.7.1.3 also apply?

Yes, Cavalier SFS does have underground storage tanks as per the 7115 (Real Property record). And AFMAN 32-1067 paras 9.7.1.1.

through 9.7.1.3 apply as well as all other federal, state and local regulations/laws as per para 7.1

PWS Section 1, Chapter 7, Para. 7.1.4 and Para. 7.1.5

7.1.4. Maintenance (Non-Reimbursable). The

Contractor shall provide all materials, equipment, parts, labor, and associated costs for all maintenance that is foreseeable and can be forecasted to retain RP and RPIE IAW manufacturers' recommendations in support of Recurring Work Program (RWP).

7.1.5. Repair (Reimbursable Parts and Materials). The

Contractor shall restore a failed or failing RP or RPIE so it may be used effectively for its designated purpose. It further consists of overhauling, reprocessing, or replacing equipment, or materials not included in maintenance.

Restoring or replacing components damaged by fire, storm, explosions, or other disasters beyond the Contractor's control shall be subject to separate contractual action.

Should a component or piece of equipment that the contractor maintains in the RWP have an unforeseen failure, the parts and materials would be reimbursable.

If the equipment repair would require the manufacturer or specialty vendor to install, repair, or overhaul, would the cost of labor be reimbursable or the work be considered an IJO or would it be covered under a Cost Reimbursable (CR) CLIN?

Examples of these failures include:

*Elevator motor fails unexpectantly - need licensed elevator technicians and special rigging to replace.

*Diesel Engine - unforeseen catastrophic failure of the crank shaft that requires an overhaul team to replace.

* Chiller - Unforeseen catastrophic failure of the compressor requiring manufacturer to overhaul, rig and replace.

The CR CLIN is designed for parts reimbursement. IAW the RFP, some small labor surges - as preapproved by the Contracting Officer - may be reimburseable under the CR CLIN. If the contractor does not have the appropriate certifications for a repair, it will be the responsibility of the contractor to cover the cost of the labor portion of the repair by directly hiring or subcontracting the work to a properly certified technician to complete the repair. In rare instances, an IJO may be added to the contract, depending on the circumstances, but Offerors should not anticipate that IJOs will be the default solution for maintenance or repair.

PWS 1.2.4 Page 2, Cost Reimbursable

CLINS,

The Contractor shall be reimbursed for Government approved equipment, materials, supplies, labor, and parts necessary for repairs that are not part of preventive or organizational level maintenance as defined in the PWS, and which are not foreseeable and cannot be forecasted.

The Contractor shall be reimbursed for Government approved TDY and non-local travel.

If quarantine requirements are enforced are quarantined costs reimbursable?

Reimbursement for such costs would depend on the specific circumstances of the incurred costs and regulatory requirements and/or restrictions at the time of the event. Before incurring any costs, the potential for the increased costs should be communicated to the Contracting Officer.

PWS 1.3.1 Contingency Planning

The Contractor shall develop a contingency plan and provide to the CO 30 calendar days prior to contract start

Does this mean 30 days prior to the start of the base period or 30 days prior to the start of Phase-In?

Contract start is 1 May 2023 at the beginning of the Base Period. The contingency plan will be due 30 days prior, 1 April 2023.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 2.1.1 Mission Planning

The Contractor shall accomplish mission planning in coordination with 10 SWS/DOK as required for high interest events.

Does mission planning occur in the SCIF? Offerors will need to know to ensure that selected mission planning personnel have the correct clearance.

Mission planning does not occur in the SCIF for contractor personnel. Mission planning assistance from the OM&S contractor generally relates to weapon system capabilities and limitations which reside at the Secret or Secret//REL level

PWS Section 1,

2.2 Equipment

Availability

Sect 2,

2.2 Service

Summary Items, Ch 2 Radar Operations Support

The Contractor shall maintain an overall Radar Availability Contractor Controlled (Acc) each calendar month of not less than 99% to meet mission- operational Acc.

Performance Objective #1: The Contractor shall maintain an overall Radar Acc each calendar month of not less than 98% to meet mission operational Acc.

Performance Threshold: Maintain Contractor-Controlled Availability (ACC) of not less than 99% percent per calendar month.

It seems these three metrics should be identical. The performance objective was changed to 98%. Can the government confirm the metric for clarity?

See Attachment 1 of the RFP Amendment 001 for this correction. Performance Objective #1 has been revised to reflect 99%.

The PWS is corrected to reflect 99%.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 4.1 General Maintenance

The Contractor shall perform organizational-level maintenance and all authorized intermediate- and depot-level maintenance.

This section requires the contractor to perform authorized intermediate and depot-level maintenance, without specifically defining what that is.

Should offerors assume that any possible intermediate and depot level maintenance to be performed by the contractor is included in the subsequent paragraphs in Chapter 4?

Otherwise, we will need to know the demarcation of intermediate and depot level responsibilities between the PARCS O&M contractor and the SMORS contractor.

Mission maintenance is a 24/7 responsibility encompassing ALL preventative and corrective maintenance. Repairs will be performed in accordance with Para 4.2.6.

In most cases T.O’s will identify the level of maintenance. Cavalier AFS Maintenance Level authorization for repair is determined by Source, Maintenance and Recoverability (SMR) Codes and Expendability, Recoverability, Reparability Category (ERRC) codes assigned to stock listed items IAW T.O. 00-25-195.

There are two types of Level Maintenance:

Level 1 Maintenance – The Contractor is authorized Organizational Level Maintenance to repair equipment at the lowest level for all radar systems and subsytems, and MilSatcom systems. In some cases there are local work procedures that have been approved as a level 1 maintenance actions.

Level 2 Maintenance – The Contractor shall request Depot-Level Maintenance (DLM) assistance when the maintenance required is beyond the scope, capability, and

PWS 4.2.5 Equipment Status Reporting

Report equipment status changes IAW AFSPCI 21-108, paragraph 1.4 and local procedures on real-time basis.

Also see reference PWS Paragraph 2.3.3.

PWS Paragraph 2.3.2 seems a more appropriate cross-reference to this requirement.

Is PWS Paragraph 2.3.2 what was intended?

See Amendment 001, Attachment 1a PWS for a change to add 2.3.2. Note that 2.3.3 also applies since EMI presence may include equipment status changes.

PWS 5.5.3.1 CSL

Certifications

Perform ISSM Level I requirements and have certifications IAW DoD 8570.1-M

DoD 8570.1-M doesn't list an ISSM Level 1 designation.

Please provide a reference document that outlines ISSM Level 1 duties.

Reference Documents that outline ISSM Level 1 responsibilities are AFMAN17-1303, Paragraphs 3.2.2.2, 3.2.2.3.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 5.5.3.1.2

Cybersecurity Certification

The Contractor shall fund the annual Cybersecurity certification fee for the system administrator and assistant system administrator.

This section applies to the Cybersecurity Liaison (CSL).

The term "system administrator" is not used anywhere else in the PWS. Please clarify if CSL and alternate CSL are intended to be the applicants for the Cybersecurity certification, or whether this is referring to different personnel.

CSL's have "system administrator" privileges and responsibilities. CSLs/system administrators must meet all training and certification requirements including Security+ certificates (8570).

PWS 5.5.3.2 CSL

Compused Responsibilities

Perform as the liaison between Cavalier SFS and 21 SW Cybersecurity for COMPUSEC matters, ensuring all users and CSLs under their purview receive COMPUSEC training as outlined in AFI 33-200, Paragraph 2.27.

AFI 33-200 was superseded by AFI 17-130 and there is no paragraph 2.27 within AFI 17-130.

Please update the standard reference for the COMPUSEC training requirement in this section.

AFI 17-130, Para 3.3.2 corresponds exactly to AFI 33-200 para 2.27. This does not change the requirements of PWS 5.5.3.2.

The PWS as of 19 November 2021 was a snapshot in time of the current guidance documents, and changes to those documents are not captured in the revised PWS 1 February 2022 (RFP Attachment 1). After award, the KTR will be responsible IAW PWS Appendix D to notify the Government of such changes. A revised PWS will be modified into the contract after award to reflect this type of update.

PWS 5.5.6.1 COMSEC

and subsequent sub-paragraphs

5.5.6.1: The Contractor shall ensure appointees meet the requirements in AFMAN 33-283 (FOUO), Paragraphs 4.4 through 4.5.5.

5.5.6.1.1: The Contractor KOAM shall comply with training and certification requirements IAW AFMAN 33-283

(FOUO).

5.5.6.3: Manage STE Key IAW AFMAN 33-283 (FOUO), Paragraph 5.5, Chapter 16 Multiple other references in 5.5.6 sub-paragraphs

AFMAN 33-283 was superseded by AFMAN 17-1302-O -neither are provided in the Bidders' Library.

Recommend updating the references and providing a copy of AFMAN 17-1302-O.

AFMAN 17-1302 O has been added to the Bidders Library.

See Bidders Library Supplemental Files (restricted access)

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 5.5.6.2 CPSO Appoint a CPSO separate from the primary and alternate KOAM or KOAA, at contract start and within 30 calendar days of personnel changes to perform duties IAW DOC- 032-12.

Appendix D says that DOC-032-12 is provided in the Bidders' Library but it wasn't in the Chapter 5 files or the Pub folder for Chapter 5.

Please provide a copy of DOC-032-12.

DOC-032-12 has been added to the Bidders Library.

See Bidders Library Supplemental Files (restricted access)

PWS 5.5.6.2.1 CPSO

Training

The Contractor CPSO shall have certifications IAW DoD 8570.1-M

We request some guidance on the specific DoD 8570.1- M cybersecurity category that applies to the CPSO.

What is the correlation between the CPSO function and the appropriate IAT/IAM level certification requirement?

wref: Lines 13 and 33 CPSO must meet 8570-1M IAT Level II certification requirements.

PWS 5.5.7 TMAP CSL performs TMAP responsibilities IAW AFI 10-712, Paragraphs 1.4.21.2 through 1.4.21.8, and Attachments 3, 5, and 6.

AFI 10-712 was superseded by AFI 10-701. The paragraph references in AFI 10-701 do not correlate with AFI 10-712 and AFI 10-712 cannot be downloaded from e-publishing.af.mil.

Please update applicable reference document and paragraphs for TMAP responsibilities.

See Bidders Library Supplemental Files on SAM.gov for AFI 10-701 and AFI 10-712. The PWS as of 19 November 2021 was a snapshot in time of the current guidance documents. A revised PWS will be modified after award to reflect any AFI, AFMAN or other guidance document updates.

PWS 8.3 Physical Security

The Contractor shall comply with AFI 31-101 (CUI), Paragraphs 1.5, 7.7.5 through 7.7.8, 7.10, 7.11 through 7.11.3.2

PWS Appendix D states that AFI 31-101 is provided in the Bidders' Library, but only Chapter 9 of AFI 31-101 was provided.

Please also provide Chapter 7 of AFI 31-101.

AFI 31-101 (CUI) has been provided in the Bidder's Library Supplemental Files on SAM.gov as DAFI 31-101 in its entirety.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS 12.3 Phase-Out Provide a Phase-Out Plan 60 days prior to contract expiration that addresses all actions necessary to ensure a seamless transition, including joint inventories, account transfers, and turnover actions. The Incumbent shall complete all activities necessary to ensure a successful transition of all functional areas while ensuring continued service. The Incumbent shall allow the Successor access to any system for over-the-shoulder observation and hands-on training during transition. Coordinate with the Successor, the AFTT and the CO before any transition efforts begin. Identify any conflicts to the CO.

12.3.1 INVENTORIES. Provide all required inventories to

ensure accountability of all documentation, property, equipment, materials, classified material, COMSEC, supplies, and records in each functional area. Jointly develop and prepare required reports (if any) during the last 30 days of transition prior to the assumption of maintenance and support responsibilities by the Successor.

Phase Out requirements were added to the final PWS.

Which contract period CLIN shall offerors put any additional costs related to Phase-Out (e.g., final option year or 6-month extension)?

Phase Out costs will be negotiated separately during the final period of performance. Do not include Phase Out costs on any CLIN.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

PWS Appendix D Documents not included in Bidders' Library Documents located on the my.af.mil, gunter.af.mil, tinker.af.mil and wpafb.af.mil sites require an ETIMS user account. Not all bidder personnel will have user accounts if they do not otherwise have a need to access Government proprietary information systems.

Please post to the bidders' library these technical orders, AFCSMs, and other documents that require access via a Government Information System user account.

See the Bidders Library Supplemental Files posted to SAM.gov under FA251822R0001 and FA251821R0024 for documents with the my.af.mil, gunter.af.mil, tinker.af.mil and wpafb.af.mil file extensions. Every effort has been made to include in the Bidders Library (as supplemented at the time of Amendment 001 to the RFP) those materials necessary to prepare a competitive proposal. If any reference material directly referenced in the RFP is found not to be included, please advise the Contracting Officer by email at diana.cramer.1@spaceforce.mil no later than three (3) days after this Q&A is published.

The PWS as of 19 November 2021 was a snapshot in time of the current guidance documents. A revised PWS will be modified after award to reflect any AFI, AFMAN or other guidance document updates.

PWS/SOW SOW 1.2.3 “The Contractor shall cover any collective bargaining agreement (CBA), or other agreement, employee meal costs and unofficial travel expenses as agreed to between the Contractor and its employees”

In reference to “employee meal costs”, are these meals related to unofficial travel agreed to between Contractor and its employees? Or, is the Contractor responsible for other employee meals?

The Contractor is responsible for all "expenses as agreed to between the Contractor and its employees". Therefore, items that are provided to employees by the Contractor at their discretion - such as a meal allowance or personal travel - will not be reimbursed under this contract.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

RFP ITO

Section L

PWS

D.1.b (SF 2) 5.2.2

D.1.b In addition, provide a detailed monthly crew schedule, utilizing the Crew Schedule format provided (RFP Attachment 3), for the following key positions to meet or exceed the following 24-hours/7 days a week requirements: 1) Missile Warning Operations Center Support Technicians (MST), 2) Communications Computer Systems (C-CS) and Communications Center Support, and 3) Intrusion Detection System (IDS) support.

5.2.2 Single Point of Contact (POC). Provide a single

POC, i.e., help desk, for the resolution of network user problems and questions during normal duty hours. (See Appendix B, Definitions, for normal duty hours) Provide an email account for after duty hours so users may email network issues. Respond to and initiate resolution for all e-mailed network-related trouble tickets within 24 hours.

Is the Communications Center from the RFP the same as the Communications Focal Point (CFP) in the PWS

The Communications Focal Point (CFP) is the overarching program and team that are responsible for all things related to network operations and cybersecurity. The Communications Center is the physical location within the building where most communications systems reside and where a majority of the communications team members work. Offerors should consider the entire scope of requirements related to both the CFP and the Comm Center to make the determination of how these should be reflected in the proposal's narrative, Crew Schedule and Staffing Matrix.

Section B CLIN 0010 Cost No Fee Phase-In Services Section B identifies the Phase-In CLIN as Cost No Fee.

The CLIN worksheet and L.3.a.2) i identify this CLIN as FFP. Please correct discrepancy.

See RFP Amendment 001. CLIN 0010 Phase- In is FFP

Section B CLINs X002, pages 2 through

MILSTAR (FAB-T) Services

Contractor shall provide non-personal services, including all personnel, supervision, transportation, items and services necessary to perform contract requirements as defined in the PARCS PWS, inclusive of deliverables.

Do the services for this CLIN correspond directly to PWS sections 4.4 and 5.6.5 only?

Please include instructions on the specific PWS scope that is to be included in this set of CLINs.

MILSTAR is called out as its own CLIN simply because it is funded under a separate line of accounting and the Government is required to segregate the costs for accounting purposes.

Paragraph 5.6.5 does not exist. However, all costs that can be reasonably forecasted related to fulfilling all PWS requirements related to MILSTAR should be captured in this CLIN, including but not limited to, paragraphs 4.4 and 5.5.6.5. Offerors should consider the entire scope of work on this contract to make the determination of what costs to include in these MILSTAR CLINs.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

Section B CLINs X003, pages 2 through

Environmental and Pollution Prevention Services

Contractor shall implement and maintain the Pollution Prevention Plan and provide non-personal services for all personnel, supervision, transportation, items and services necessary to perform services in accordance with the

PWS.

Do the services for this CLIN correspond directly to PWS sections 10.7, deliverable R10.5, and partials of deliverable R10.15 and R10.17 only?

Please include instructions on the specific PWS scope that is to be included in this set of CLINs.

xref: Line 44 Environmental and Pollution Prevention is on a separate CLIN because it is funded separately and the Government is required to segregate the costs for accounting purposes.

For these CLINs, offerors should capture all costs that can be reasonably forecasted and are related to fulfilling all PWS requirements related to Environmental and Pollution Prevention Services, which include but are not necessarily limited to those items referenced in the question. Offerors should consider the entire scope of work on this contract to make the determination of what costs to assign to these Environmental and Pollution Prevention CLINs.

Section B CLINs X003, pages 2 through

Environmental and Pollution Prevention Services

Contractor shall implement and maintain the Pollution Prevention Plan and provide non-personal services for all personnel, supervision, transportation, items and services necessary to perform services in accordance with the

PWS.

The CLIN requires all Pollution Prevention costs to be include in this CLIN as fixed price. However, PWS 1.2.5 states that, "The Contractor shall be reimbursed for Environmental Compliance costs and Pollution Prevention costs using the CR CLIN." and CLIN X006 has a plug number for Environmental and Pollution Prevention reimbursable costs.

Please clarify what items must be included in the fixed price CLIN.

xref: Line 43 For this firm fixed price CLIN, offerors should capture all costs that can be reasonably forecasted and are related to fulfilling all PWS requirements related to Environmental and Pollution Prevention Services. Offerors should consider the entire scope of work on this contract to make the determination of what costs to include in these Environmental and Pollution Prevention CLINs.

The CR CLINs exist because the Government recognizes that unexpected costs that cannot reasonably be forecasted may arise during contract performance. Unexpected costs could include permit fees that are not static or unanticipated environmental or pollution events.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

Section B CLINs X004, pages 2 through

Knowledge Management and Retention

Contractor shall implement and maintain a Knowledge Management and Retention Plan in accordance with the PWS, inclusive of deliverables. All, some or none of the contractor's technical proposal will be added to the contract, or incorporated into the PWS, or this CLIN.

PWS 1.11.3 and Deliverable R1.54 were changed in the final PWS to eliminate Retention from the Knowledge Management and Retention Plan. CLINs X004 require pricing for implementing and maintaining a Knowledge Management and Retention Plan, which appears to conflict with the PWS.

Please clarify the instructions on what is to be included in this set of CLINs.

PWS paragraph 1.11.3 and deliverable R1.4 reflects the requirement in the current contract for Knowledge Management. The RFP Section L, D.1.2.c states: "Provide an approach that demonstrates the ability to meet or exceed the Government’s Knowledge Management and Retention PWS requirements". Provide your company's approach for Knowledge Management and Retention per RFP Section L. Offerors should consider the entire scope of work on this contract to make the determination of what costs to include in these Knowledge Management and Retention CLINs.

The Knowledge Management and Retention requirement is being expanded, and the Government is relying on industry to help inform this requirement. The PWS is amended to reflect a "Reserved" paragraph in Chapter 11, and new paragraphs with information from the Awardee's proposal will likely be included.therein IAW the RFP: "All, some or none of the contractor's technical

Section G 252.232-7007 (b), (c) the Contractor agrees to perform up to the point at which the total amount payable by the Government, including reimbursement in the event of termination of those item(s) for the Government's convenience, approximates the total amount currently allotted to the contract.

As used in this clause, the total amount payable by the Government in the event of termination of applicable contract line item(s) for convenience includes costs, profit, and estimated termination settlement costs for those item(s).

In similar contracts, especially those contracts including CBA, the Government has included line items covering Termination costs per contract year should the contract be terminated for convenience. Does the Government intend to add the line items to cover these costs or will this be something negotiated should the contract be terminated?

Since the contract is not incrementally funded, it does not include termination CLINs.

If the contract is incrementally funded at any point, FAR 252.232-7007 Limitation of Government's Liability would be in force, and paragraph b. would apply.

In the event of a termination for convenience of the contract or any portion of the contract, termination costs will be separately negotiated, and all allowable costs will be paid subject to a determination of reasonableness.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

Section H Failure to perform in accordance with PWS para 1.2.7, Staffing Positions, will result in the Government removing 2% from the total amount of the Operations, Maintenance and Support (OM&S) Labor Sub-contract Line Item Number (SLIN), X001AA, of the non-conforming performance area.

The calculation for this section shall begin on the 61st day of the vacancy and shall be based on 2% of the SLIN total awarded value divided by 30 days (standard # of days in a month) and then multiplied by the number of days that the position is vacant in that month.

Example:

The 61st day of an unfilled vacancy falls on the 10th day of a month. The vacancy is open for the rest of that month, which equals 20 days. All values will be rounded up to the nearest whole dollar.

SLIN X001AA awarded value = $1,000,000 2% of SLIN X001AA = $20,000 $2,000/30 days = $666.67 per day (rounded to $667.00) $667.00 times 20 days = $13,340 which will be removed from the appropriate SLIN

The following month, the vacancy remains unfilled for an additional 8 days.

$667 x 8 days = $5,336, which will be removed from the

There is a typographical error in the calculation of the per day penalty - the calculation should be shown as $20,000/30 days

Furthermore, the calculation as described uses the SLIN total awarded value (which could be up to 12 months of labor) and divides by 30 days. The calculation should be based on the total SLIN monthly cost.

xref: line 48 See RFP Amendment 001, Section H for corrected calculation.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

Section H Page 31, Staffing Positions

The reduction will occur each month for each vacancy not filled after 60 days, and each month's calculation shall be based on the total awarded value for the current option period.

Would the government consider adding a paragraph in Section H assuring that if COVID or other quarantine requirements were in force at any time during the period performance, an additional 15 day provision would be granted?

xref: Line 47 No change will be made to Section H beyond correcting the calculation as stated above on Line 47. Whether additional time might be warranted would depend on the specific circumstances:

"The Government will take into consideration the circumstances surrounding each vacancy provided the contractor submits information IAW the PWS for the Contracting Officer to review. Regardless of circumstances, the Contracting Officer retains final decision authority over any action related to this contract section."

Section J Table Attachment 6

PARCS DD 254

11 pages

Section J states the DD 254 contains 21 pages;

however, the DD 254 provided with the solicitation contains 3 pages. Would the Government confirm the number of pages for the DD 254, and provide the additional pages as applicable?

Draft DD 254 Continuation pages are included in Attachment 6a of RFP Amendment 001.

Section K FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.

(Sep 2021) Para a.(1)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications.

Sep 2021

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 517919.

Page 619 of the 2022 NAICS Manual shows that the 2017 NAICS code 517919 has been superseded by the 2022 NAICS code 517810. Does the Government intend to update the RFP to reflect the new NAICS code 517810? The 2022 NAICS Document is located at url:

https://www.census.gov/naics/?99967

No change will be made at this time. We have been instructed to not use the recently released 2022 NAICS codes until the SBA updates its size standards to correspond with the 2022 NAICS

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

Section L A.6.a a. Access to Documents. Bidders’ Library documents will include Export Controlled, Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), and other sensitive documents.

Therefore, in order to access the Bidders’ Library, which includes PWS exhibits, publications not accessible on the internet, property and equipment lists and workload data, offerors are required to submit an Explicit Access Request to the documents on https://www.sam.gov under solicitation number FA2518-22-R-0001

Does the Government plan to provide updated Bidder's Library Documents under solicitation number FA2518- 22-R-0001 on SAM.gov? If so, will the Government provide an Explicit Access Request link on that page?

See the Bidders Library Supplemental Files posted to SAM.gov under FA251822R0001 and FA251821R0024. As with any documentation with restricted access, requests for access need to be processed through SAM.gov.

Every effort has been made to include in the Bidders Library (as supplemented at the time of Amendment 001 to the RFP) those materials necessary to prepare a competitive proposal. If any reference material directly referenced in the RFP is found not to be included, please advise the Contracting Officer by email at diana.cramer.1@spaceforce.mil no later than three (3) days after this Q&A is published.

The PWS as of 19 November 2021 was a snapshot in time of the current guidance documents. A revised PWS will be modified into the contract after award to reflect any AFI, AFMAN or other guidance document updates.

Section L B.2.a.4) 4) Pages. A page is defined as the electronic equivalent of one face/side of an 8.5 x 11-inch sheet of paper.

Will the Government allow documents such as the Staffing Matrix, Crew Schedule, Price Worksheets, Graphics, etc. be provided using 11"x17" paper?

The Attachments submissions are not subject to the 40-page limit, so there will be no change to the page size for the Excel versions.

Any supplemental tables or graphics should be reduced in size to fit the page requirements.PDF versions of the spreadsheets should be printed so that all columns fit on one 8x11 page. The purpose of the PDF versions is to ensure the Government retains a control copy of your proposal information.

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The information contained herein is deemed correct as of this date.

It is incumbent upon Offerors to continue to research the information, and no guarantee is implied that this information will not become obsolete or change.

The Government assumes no liability for any costs incurred by Offerors during proposal preparation.

Section L B.2.a.5) 5) Text. Reproduced sections of the document (SF33/SF30, DD254, and Sections A through K, etc.) and preexisting documentation (such as DCAA approval letters, CAS Disclosure Statement, signed teaming agreements, etc.) are exempt from the stated font requirement.

Will the Government allow the reproduced sections of the document (SF33/SF30, DD254, and Sections A through K, etc.) and preexisting documentation (such as DCAA approval letters, CAS Disclosure Statement, signed teaming agreements, etc.) be exempt from the stated margin requirement?

See RFP Amendment 001 Section L, paragraph D.for revisions to allow this exemption.

Section L D.3.a.3) 3. VOLUME 3 – Price (Factor 3).

3) Collective Bargaining Agreements. The Government will incorporate labor rates from all current and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and Department of Labor Wage Determinations (WDs) into Section J of the

RFP.

Will the Government please provide…