VOMS QUESTIONS POSTED TO FEDBIZOPSS 15 FEB 08.doc

QUESTIONS AND ANSWER FROM OFFERORS

1. Reference: FedTeDSDocuments for VOM Attachment (12 Month estimated

Workload). ALP is not listed in PWS 2.17, General Definitions. Pls describe.

Answer: Please disregard ALP, it has been adjusted in a new Fed TeDs posting. The column represents Aircrew Support. Aircrew Support represents transporting aircrew members from aircraft/airfield to lodging facilities.

2. Reference: FedTeDSDocuments for VOM Attachment (12 Month estimated

Workload). Please confirm the workloads are for the combined CCAFS and PAFB PWS requirements.

Answer: The historical workloads are a combination of CCAFS and PAFB PWS requirements.

3. Reference: CLIN 0004 and FedTeDSDocuments for VOM Attachment (12 Month estimated Workload). The description and PWS references is for CORROSION CONTROL/REPAIR. The 12 Month estimated Workload attachment requires a list of 16 T&M services to be included in CLIN 004: "The below 12 month workload estimate supports vehicle support efforts towards contingency operations. They can be used/considered to formulate a Time and Material proposal estimate for Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) 0004 and associated option periods/years CLINs." Please clarify required CLIN 0004 content.

Answer: CLIN 0004 is for Corrosion Control/Repair, it will be a Direct Labor Hour type CLIN. A dollar amount will be provided to the offeror for the year it is reflected in Amendment 0002.

4. Reference: 2.8.4 Respond to Wing exercises and provide FD a written after actions report on areas requiring VOMS participation. Exercises include, but are not limited to the following scenarios: terrorist attack, mobility, major accident response, natural disaster (hurricane), and power and communications outages. This effort shall be included as part of the price of the contract. Pls provide workload indicator data.

Answer: Workload data has been previously posted on FedTeDs.

5. Reference: PWs 1.1 Scope and PWS 2.0 Description of Services (All PWS

2.XXX paragraphs). PWS 1.1 specifies PAFB and CCAFS work requirements.

However, in the PWS 2.0 paragraphs some explicitly state CCAFS and PAFB and most do not. Pls confirm that all PWS 2.XXX provisions apply to CCAFS and PAFB. For example, do the suite of transportation services and the 0600 -

2300 dispatch hours of operation for unscheduled transportation specified in

PWS 2.3.1 apply to CCAFS and PAFB??

Answer: Hours of Operations will be 0700 – 1530 Mon – Fri at CCAFS and 0700 – 1900 Mon – Fri at PAFB with one central dispatch office located at PAFB for after hours request.

6. Reference: PWS 4.2.4. Will the contractor be required to obtain a DESC account for fuel for non-registered vehicles?

Answer: Yes.

7. Reference: PWS 2.3.1 and Questions 2 and 5, above. Pls confirm that UDI fleets are required for both PAFB and CCAFS.

Answer: There is not a UDI fleet for CCAFS.

8. Reference: PWS 2.3.1. Will the contractor be authorized to establish a

GSA lease for the PAFB and CCAFS (if required) UDI fleets?

Answer: Contractor provided vehicles for CLIN 0005 are not authorized to establish GSA leases at this time, the UDI fleet will be GSA.

9. Reference: PWS 2.4.5.1. Pls confirm Fleet Manager will manage watercraft at CCAFS. We understand the watercraft at that location is covered by your solicitation FA2521-07-R-8502 (Security)

Answer: The Fleet Manager will manage watercraft at CCAFS. However, this does not include maintenance. Reference: IAW AFI 23-302 para 4.20

10. Reference: PWS 2.5.8. We understand that the government will continue with their policy of providing hand tools and tool boxes for mechanics at

CCAFS only. Since mechanics at PAFB provide their personal tool boxes and tools to complete vehicle repairs, please detail the different requirements for each location.

Answer: Be advised that the government expects the contractor to provide all plant equipment and materials not identified as provided by the government. The government furnished property is provided on an “as is” basis, in accordance with FAR 52.245-1, 52.245-2 and 52.245-2 Alt I (Dev). PWS 2.5.8 will be reviewed by the government. If a change is made it will be reflected in Amendment 0002.

11. Reference: PWS 2.14.2. Are the 0600 - 2300 hours of operation X 7 days per week for Vehicle Operations/Customer Service applicable to CCAFS?

Answer: CCAFS Vehicle Operations/Customer Service hours of operations will be from 0700 to 1530, Monday thru Friday.

12. Reference: PWS 2.3.1 and Questions 7 and 8, above. Please provide the

UDI fleet composition (vehicle model/capacity, etc.) for PAFB and CCAFS (if required) for pricing purposes.

Answer: Fleet composition will be based on historical data, but will not exceed 8 vehicles.

13. Reference: Appendix 8, Government Furnished Vehicles/Equipment and PWS 4.1. PWS 4.1 states that the contractor will be responsible for all costs of maintenance and repair for the Appendix 8 list of equipment. However, these same vehicles are listed on the vehicle list provided (Current

Maintained Equipment.pdf attachment) for equipment to be maintained as a

Government-provided service/cost.

Answer: The equipment list is being adjusted and will be posted to Fed TeDs.

14. Is it the government’s expectation that the contractor will pickup and deliver new/old vehicles from GSA have designated delivery location? If so, will the Government provide the workload associated with this effort? and the designated delivery location?

Answer: The contractor is responsible for pickup of vehicle directly supporting VOMS. The end user/customer is responsible for pickup of their vehicles.

15. Reference paragraph 2.4.6.1 Are vehicle abuse and accident repairs made as a result non-contractor personnel, reimbursed to the contractor? Will the Government provide the amounts of reimbursement for materials and labor segregated from workload data contained in the RFP?

Answer: Accident repair parts are reimbursed under CLIN 0003. Maintenance is provided under CLIN 0002. Non-contractor personnel will be held liable pending an abuse/accident investigation, which will determine if the individual shall reimburse the government not the contractor.

16. 2.4.7.2 Will the Government provide the workload associated with CLIN 0004? Current Government provided workload which states it is for CLIN 0004 appears to be for CLIN 005? Will the Government map the provided workload data to the appropriate CLIN?

Answer: Workload data for CLIN 0004 will consist of a Government provided plug of $170,000.00 for corrosion control. There is no workload data available for CLIN 0005. This is no data to map to the appropriate CLIN.

17. Will the Government verify that the dollar amount for materials and work orders provided for vehicle maintenance CLIN 0002 is for vehicles and equipment listed in the RFP? The amounts appear to be excessive for the size of the listed fleet.

Answer: The vehicles and equipment are listed on FedTeDs and the totals listed/provided in the historical workload data are for calendar year 06.

17a. Reference PWS para. 2.4.7.3 Will the Government provide workload data by CCAFS and PAFB for vehicles and equipment requiring scheduled maintenance on-site.

Answer: Data is not available. Scheduled maintenance will be performed in accordance with Technical Orders, Air Force Instructions, and industry standards.

18. Reference PWS para.2.4.7.4 Will the Government provide workload data relevant to this paragraph?

Answer: Data is not available.

19. Will the Government provide and confirm the quantity and type of vehicles being offered to the contractor for use?

Answer: Quantity and types of vehicles are listed in appendix 8 and can be viewed during the site visit.

20. Will the Government provide workload data associated with CLIN 0005? Will the Government provide types and quantities of vehicles to be contractor provided? Does this CLIN include labor and equipment? Workload data marked as CLIN 0005 is listed solely for Host Tenant Support Agreements? Are GSA vehicles available to the contractor?

Answer: No. The contractor will determine their own requirements. GSA vehicles are available for the contract and a list has been posted to TeDFeds.

21. Reference PWS para.2.5.7 and 2.5.8; Do these provisions apply to Government furnished tools and equipment exclusively?

Answer: Yes they do.

22. Reference PWS para. 2.8.2: Will the Government provide workload data associated with bus services in support of launch operations? Are these services, which can vary from minimal support to over 500 personnel, paid by a written change order to the contract?

Answer: Please use the 12 month historical workload to develop your proposal.

23. Reference PWS para. 2.17: On the definition of Base Vehicle Fleet it states all vehicles listed at Appendix 3 on the PCN 23. Appendix 3 is actually the Minimum Essential Level (MEL) listing. There is no PCN 23 attached. Will the Government clarify Appendix 3 information and provide PCN 23?

Answer: All vehicles in Appendix 3 are mission essential. Additionally, a PCN 23 will be posted on FedTeDs.

24. Reference PWS Section 3, para. 3.1 Will the Government clarify what unregistered equipment in OLVIMS is managed under a separate site code from the 45SW registered fleet? Will the Government provide a description of workload associated with the reference?

Answer: There are two separate OLVIMs Systems, one for CCAFS and one for Patrick the workload has been combined.

25. Will the Government confirm that the VOMS contractor is not responsible for the maintenance of the CE and other miscellaneous equipment at CCAFS, currently maintained by the incumbent?

Answer: The list of vehicles and equipment are listed on Fed Teds.

25a. Reference PWS para 3.3: Will the government provide a list of "leased" vehicles/equipment approved for maintenance in the AF maintenance shops at both CCAFS and PAFB?

Answer: The government is not responsible for maintenance of leased equipment or vehicles. Therefore, a list is not available nor required.

26. Will the Government clarify the availability of Government provided fuel available to the contractor?

Answer: The only fuel available to registered/non-registered vehicle with VIL keys and those organizational accounts that are approved.

27. Will the Government clarify the availability of Government facilities and equipment for maintenance, repair and storage of contractor provided vehicles used on this contract?

Answer: The government will not provide facilities and equipment for maintenance, repair of contractor provided vehicles. Storage (parking) will be allowed.

29. Why was this procurement not set-aside as Service Disabled Veteran

Owned Business?

Answer: Due to the nature of this acquisition and the interest shown during market research it has been determined that this acquisition should be set aside for all small businesses

30. Are the vehicles used for taxi, transient aircrew, and UDI operations government provided? If vehicles are government provided, please provide a listing of these vehicles for these different operations.

Answer: Vechicles are Government provided. A list of GSA vehicles to support the effort is posted to FedTeDs.

31. Reference: PWS 2.1 Vehicles Cleaning and Care

“The contractor shall inspect and keep all vehicles identified in Appendix 8, in a clean condition”.

Question: Is Appendix 8 an inclusive list of all equipment/vehicles that the contractor is responsible for?

Answer: Yes those are the vehicles that the contractor is responsible for the operation of VOMS.

32. Reference: Registered List

Question: What is this listing?

Answer: These are vehicles/equipment that are Air Force registered.

33. Reference: PWS 2.4.4

“The contractor shall maintain a T.O. and Publication library…….”

Question: What are the sizes of the facilities where this material is maintained?

Answer: There is a room dedicated at both locations that are set aside for this function, they were shown during the site visit/pre-proposal conference.

34. Reference: PWS 2.4.7.3

“Provide on-site scheduled maintenance for vehicles……….”

Question: Will the government provide a list of these vehicles and equipment?

Answer: There is a 25K ton, 60K ton K loader at each location.

35. Reference PWS 2.8.4

“Respond to Wing exercises………”

Question: What level of effort is required and will the government provide historical data on the number and type of these exercises in the past?

Answer: The exercises are in historical workload data posted in Fed TeDs, and comprise mostly of bus and tractor/flatbed trailer support.

36. Reference PWS 3.4

“Appendix 8 is an all inclusive current list……….”

Question: Please verify that the 13 equipment/vehicles listed on Appendix 8 are the only vehicles/equipment that the contractor is responsible for servicing/maintaining?

Answer: These vehicles are necessary to perform the VOMS function.

37. Reference: 4.2.1

“The contractor may order repair parts for 463L Material Handling Equipment and Military Design vehicles through supply channels………..”

Question: Will the government provide historical data that list the number of repairs?

Answer: This list will be provided on Fed TeDs.

38. Reference 4.2.4

“Fuel shall be provided for government registered vehicles……….”

Question: Will the government provide a list of vehicles that fuel shall be provided for?

Answer: Fuel is provided on a reimbursable basis to registered vehicles or those assigned a VIL key.

39. Reference Appendix 8

Paint & Body Fender Mechanic Tool Kit

Question: All tools are listed for Cape Canaveral. Are there no hanger’s at Patrick Air Force Base to perform maintenance and repair on vehicles/equipment? Are there any tools provided by government for Patrick AFB?

Answer: The facilities were shown at the site visit. There is a facility at Patrick AFB. The lists of tools/equipment are provided in appendix 8.

40. Reference: Vehicle O&M 12 month estimated workload data Page 2

The below 12 month workload estimate supports vehicle support efforts towards contingency operations…………..

Question: CLIN 0004 referenced is for pricing corrosion control. Should contingency operations reference a different CLIN?

CLIN 0004 is for all vehicles and equipment listed and will be performed at the discretion of the government.

Answer: Contingency operations are supported thru both operations (CLIN 001) and maintenance (CLIN 002). Therefore, there is no need to have a CLIN for contingency operations.

41. Reference: Vehicle O&M 12 month estimated workload data Page 4

Mobility Deployments, Contingencies and Exercises (51)

Question: Will the government provide historical data on the size of deployments, types of contingencies and exercises, specifically number of personnel and equipment used?

Answer: Historical data for the number of exercises are available; the number of personnel necessary to carry out varies from event to event.

42. Reference - Paragraph 1.1

Question -

This paragraph states the Performance Work Statement (PWS) includes Patrick

AFB and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. However, there is no historical workload data provided for Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. Please provide.

Answer: The historical data incorporates workload at CCAFS and Patrick AFB.

43. Reference - Page 1 of the Workload Data for Vehicle Operation

Question -

ALP is listed between TAXI and UDI on the 12 Month Estimated Workload.

However, there is no definition for ALP in paragraph 2.17 General

Definitions. Please provide the definition of ALP.

Answer: ALP is for aircrew support, transport from the flight line at Patrick AFB to lodging at Patrick AFB.

43. Reference - CLIN 0004 and Page 5 of Workload Data for Vehicle Maintenance

Question -

Are the man-hours required to perform Corrosion Control/Repair included in the estimated workload for Vehicle Maintenance?

Answer: Negative- we are providing an estimated dollar amount that will be dedicated to corrosion control and you will tell us in your proposal how many hours we can receive for the provided funding.

44. Reference - Page 4 of Workload Data

Questions -

a. Persons requiring drivers licenses is listed as 5,219. Does that represent the number of driver licenses issued per year?

Answer: No, this represents the number of Licenses in the system

b. Does the number of persons requiring driver licenses equate to the total number of the driver records maintained? If not, please provide workload data for the number of driver records maintained.

Answer: No, reference above

45. Reference - Page 4 of Workload Data

Question -

The 12-month estimated workload data on page 3 lists 7,495 of the "868s" processed annually, but the 12 month estimated workload on page 1 only shows a workload of 5,920 of the "868s". Which number is correct?

Answer: 7,495 is the correct number for CCAFS and PAFB.

46. Reference - Page 1 and 2 of Workload Data

Question -

Is the 12-month estimated workload data on page 2 also contained within the data on page 1?

Answer: No. They are separate data points.

47. Reference - CLIN 0002 and Page 4 & 5 of the Workload Data

Question -

Are the 326 units of Mobile Maintenance workload listed on page 4 included in the estimate on page 5 or is it over and above the number of work orders and man hours listed on page 5?

Answer: The 326 units on page 4 is separate from figures on page 5.

48. Reference – CLIN 0004 and Page2 of the Workload Data

Question –

CLIN0004 is for Corrosion Control/Repair, yet the estimated workload on page 2 is identified as vehicle support efforts towards contingency operations. The workload refers to this support as being paid via Time and Materials under CLIN 0004. Is the workload listed on page 2 of the workload data going to be paid by the hour under CLIN0004? Or is this a clear mismatch of services and CLIN? How is the workload on page 2 supposed to be priced?

Answer: Historical data not available. There is a Labor Hour CLIN under CLIN 0004 that covers corrosion control. We have addressed the other questions in the subsequent amendment.

49. Reference – CLIN 0005 and PWS Paragraph 1.1

Question –

CLIN0005 is for contractor-provided vehicles to support the requirement of PWSD paragraph 1.1. PWS paragraph 1.1 does not discuss any requirement for contractor-provided vehicles. Also, in the government’s answers to the draft PWS questions, #41, it was stated the government would provide all vehicles to perform the requirements of the PWS. Please explain.

Answer: This CLIN is provided for contractor provided vehicles over and above the allocated for direct support of the PWS requirements.

50. Will the Government clarify and validate the workload provided in the RFP for CLIN 0001? Specifically:

a. The vehicle operations workload indicates a column marked “ALP”. Will the Government provide information on what “ALP” stands for?

Answer: Please disregard ALP. The column represents Aircrew Support. Aircrew Support represents transporting aircrew members from aircraft/airfield to lodging facilities.

b. Will the Government validate the workload in the “tractor\trailer\forklift column” as events or lbs.? This number appears excessive for events Answer: Pounds or Short Tons (2,000lbs), the events are listed.

c. In the column “wrecker”, does the data include just wrecker runs or wrecker and service runs?

Answer: Wrecker runs only.

51. Does the current contractor use GSA vehicles for Vehicle Operations and Maintenance support? If so, will the Government please provide a list of the Government provided GSA vehicles for use by the Contractor?

Answer: The list of GSA vehicles has been posted to Fed TeDs.

52. Will the Government clarify the workload identified as applicable to CLIN 0004? For example:

a. What does Go 4th mean? Does the number “41” in average days per year mean that this work is provided an average of 41 days per year? …meaning that Go 4th/open house support and air show support is provided 41 days per year? This number of days appears to be extremely high for these events in a year. Please verify and define the columns of average days per year and average hours per year. Does average hours per year cover all days or each day?

Answer: Go 4th represent the 4 July celebration, a wing sponsored event, where the base is open to the public.

b. Line 8 shows an acronym of “NAOC”….will the Government defines this acronym and provides details of required support?

Answer: National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC). Support will consist of aircrew transportation.

53. Will the Government confirm the workload provided for CLIN 0002? Specifically:

a. The number provided for personnel requiring a license is close to the base population. Will the Government provide actual number of licenses issued?

Answer: The base population includes Active duty, Dependents, and possible civilians

54. Will the Government clarify the workload provided for CLIN 0003? Specifically:

a. Does the dollar amounts contained in the “parts” column include reimbursable amounts for material handling equipment and military design vehicles? Per PWS paragraph 4.2.1 these parts are reimbursable. Will the Government provide a breakout of material costs between those costs which are reimbursable and those that are contractor costs under the FFP?

Answer: Miscellaneous parts and materials, ie rags, cleaning supplies.

b. Are vehicle abuse and accidents a FFP or a reimbursable cost?

Answer: Accident repair parts are reimbursed under CLIN 0003. Maintenance is provided under CLIN 0002. Non-contractor personnel will be held liable pending an abuse/accident investigation, which will determine if the individual shall reimburse the government not the contractor.

c. Will the Government segregate workload (manhours\work orders) and cost data for CCAFS and PAFB? What is the workload for each site?

Answer: The government will not segregate workload.

55. Will the Government provide the location of DRMO?

Answer: CCAFS

56. Will the Government clarify the location (s) of the car wash facility? Is it at CCAFS or PAFB or both? Does the cost for supplies of $1000 for all wash facilities?

Answer: There are carwash facilities at both locations.

57. There are two facilities at CCAFS ..buildings 54811 and 54812 are empty buildings. What is the contractor’s responsibility towards these buildings?

Answer: The same as all other government provided facilities.

58. Building 313 at PAFB is a shared facility. What is the VOMS contractor’s responsibility for this facility, as a shared facility occupant?

Answer: The contractor will be responsible for their portion of the facility.

59. The media blast facility at CCAFS is a shared facility. Who and what factors determine schedule and use of this facility? What is the VOMS contractors’ responsibility for this facility?

Answer: Time for usage of this facility has to be coordinated with the facility manager.

58. Will the Government verify that there are two CBAs which cover this work? Will the Government clarify which CBA covers work at\between PAFB and CCAFS? Will the Government clarify applicability of pay rates for personnel assigned to PAFB and working at CCAFS and those assigned to CCAFS and working at PAFB?

Answer: CBA TWU is for CCAFS personnel and IATSF is for PAFB personnel.

59. Will the Government confirm and verify the workload for 8 forklifts assigned to vehicle operations?

Answer: Historical workload indicates that is the correct number.

60. Do the wreckers have jump start capability or is the contractor or Government to provide a service vehicle?

Answer: Yes, they have jump start capability.

61. Will the Government clarify if there is a machine, welding and general shop at PAFB building 313? If so, will the Government provide a list of maintenance equipment located at this location Answer: Yes, there is a machine, welding, and general shop at PAFB building 313. The equipment is listed in appendix 8, building 313 and the facility was toured during the contractor site vist.

62. Will the Government validate if there is a Refueling Maintenance shop at PAFB and CCAFS? If so, will the Government provide a list of equipment and tools located at the shop?

Answer: Yes, there is a Refueler Maintenance shop at PAFB. The tools and equipment are listed in Appendix 8.

63. Will the Government provide clarify occupancy of Hanger U at CCAFS and the VOMS contractor’s responsibility for this shared facility?

Answer: It’s a shared facility with another organization; you’re responsible for your part/section of the facility.

64. Will the Government provide a list of equipment provided to maintain M-series vehicles and K-loader(s)?

Answer: The list has been provided in the posting to Fed TeDs.

65. Will the Government clarify training and costs to the contractor for maintenance of M-series and K-loaders? For new equipment?

Answer: The contractor will be reimbursed under CLIN 0003 for training travel costs for any new specialized equipment that require additional training added to the equipment/vehicle list.

68. Reference the below estimated workload. Note it does not show fuel consumption.

a. Our question is - Will the government revise their workload data to show estimated fuel consumption, whereby we can complete CLIN X0003, Parts, Fuel, Training and Per Diem.

Answer: CLIN 0003 does not require an estimate/proposal from the offeror. Direct Cost for this will be reimbursed by the government. The proposed net amount for CLIN 0003 will be: $-0- This was discussed at the Pre-Proposal Conference/Site-Visit on 4 Feb 08. An amendment to the solicitation is forthcoming.

b. As an alternative and to level the playing field, we recommend the government insert an estimate cost into this clin. Since, it is a cost reimbursable clin, it should not have an impact on the contract. In this present form is provides an unfair advantage to the incumbent, who has the historical data to use.

Answer: All offerors will submit a zero dollar amount for this CLIN.

The below 12 month workload estimate supports vehicle support efforts towards parts, materials, accidents, contract maintenance, vehicle abuse, low cost bench stock, and direct man-hours. They can be used/considered to formulate a Cost proposal estimate for Parts (CLIN) 0003, Man-Hours related to CLINs 0002, 0003 and associated option periods/years CLINs.

HISTORICAL WORKLOAD DATA

Year/

Month Total Major

Work Orders

Man-Hours

TOTAL CAR WASH SUPPLIES (ANNUALLY) ---$1000.00

TOTAL JANITORIAL SUPPLIES (ANNUALLY) ---$

TOTAL ACCIDENT 2006----11

TOTAL ABUSE 2006----0

TOTAL MISUSE 2006----1

TOTAL VEHICLES SENT TO DEPOT RE-BUILD 2006----1

TOTAL NUMBER TRIPS TO DRMO 2006----101

TOTAL NUMBER VEHICLES SHIPPED 2006---2

TOTAL NUMBER SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 2006---1079

TOTAL NUMBER TCTO’S 2006---17

69. Page 4 of 78, ITEM NO 0003, CLIN 0003, Parts, Fuel, Training and Per

Diem. During the discussion on the slide for CLIN 0003, it was called the

"reimbursable" CLIN and showed a $0.0 plug number in the NET AMOUNT space. Amendment 1 signed 1 Feb and posted 2 Feb 08 denoted no change to CLIN 0003 title, and the NET AMOUNT space is blank indicating the amount is to be provided by the respondent. Additionally, the FedTeDS Documents for VOM

Attachment (12 Month estimated Workload) for parts, material/accident/contract maintenance/abuse and low cost bench stock are still provided "to formulate a cost proposal estimate for Parts (CLIN) 0003". Pls clarify pricing instructions for CLIN 0003.

Answer: A forthcoming Amendment 3 will identify CLIN 0003 as a reimbursable CLIN and show an $827,246.00 plug number in the net amount.

70. Page 5 of 78, ITEM NO 0005, CLIN 0005, Contractor Vehicles. Please confirm that:

a. Amount to be provided is only for contractor-provided vehicles for contractor parts pickup and other contractor support requirement (PWS

4.2.2).

Answer: This CLIN is direct vehicle support to the PWS, for contractor operations.

b. Amount to be provided is not for contractor leased vehicles (GSA, for example) to provide VOMS transportation and UDI services.

Answer: This CLIN is for over and above vehicles, the GSA vehicles will be separate from these vehicles.

71. Pages 3 and 4 of 78, CLINS 0001, 0002 and 0003: The question/discussion at the Pre-Proposal Conference was that there are 2 different unions providing VOMS services: TWU at the Cape and IATSE at PAFB. There are 2

CBAs and each has a different position title/wage rate scale. Recommend the

Government ask for each rate by location to give you more accurate cost estimating and allocation for RBA customers. Please provide clarification.

Answer: The fully burdened labor rates shall be provided/developed for each CBA location at CCAFS or PAFB.

72. 1 Page 4 of 78, ITEM NO 0004, CLIN 0004, Corrosion Control/Repair.

Please confirm that the staffing associated with the Amendment 1 plug number of $170K per year should be included in the shop staffing for CCAFS and PAFB available during normal hours; and that the CO will authorize sufficient corrosion control work orders to sustain a steady 12-month work load.

Answer: $170, 000 is the amount of funds that the government has for corrosion control during the first year of the contract, those are direct labor hours. All materials will be reimbursed in CLIN 0003. The government has no additional guarantee of funding beyond this amount.

73. PWS 2.3.1, transportation services (taxi, U-drive It, bus, tractor trailer, forklift, wreckers, etc.) and PWS 2.4.2, manage 45 SW vehicles leased through GSA. Pls clarify what vehicles the contractor is to provide to meet provisions of PWS 2.3.1 to provide taxi, U-drive It, bus, tractor trailer, forklift, wrecker services. Are these vehicles included in the

45th SW GSA lease and provided to the VOMS contractor, or is the VOMS contractor responsible for leasing these vehicles? If the contractor is to provide the lease, where is that cost reflected, CLIN 0003 Reimbursable or

CLIN 0005 Contractor Vehicles?

Answer: A CLIN has been inserted to cover GSA vehicle lease reimbursement. GSA vehicles will be associated with this contract.

74. Reference CLIN 0006 and PWS reference 4.1.8-4.1.13, The ability of the contractor to submit a reasonable, realistic and complete price for the assessment of equipment and Government furnished vehicles and equipment is dependent on availability of Government personnel, the condition and availability of the equipment. The number of days can vary considerably based on the assumptions that individual offerors will make. During the pre-proposal conference it was stated that the phase-in would be for 90 days. The question was asked if offerors could reduce the number of days.

CLIN 0006 is a FFP CLIN....in which the price is affected by number of days and the variables cited above.

Question and recommendation: Will the Government revise this CLIN to a Cost

CLIN and have offerors bid a labor hour rate only, allowing the Government to fund this CLIN based on known data and conditions at the time of phase-in? Where does the number "90" days appear in the RFP?

This will level the overall total price of bids, give the Government a cost per hour for funding and limit the opportunity of some offerors to assume unrealistic conditions and reduce the cost to unrealistic amounts.

Answer: The government has developed an estimate based on Firm Fixed Price for this CLIN based on the historical workload data posted to FedTeDs. Your offer should be based on this workload.

75. Amendment 3 added the list of GSA vehicles. However, we still need the mileage to properly calculate this cost. Also, the nomenclatures provides are not listed in the latest 2008 GSA rate schedule. For example, forklifts and tugs are not listed. As this is a cost reimbursable clin, with no profit, or overhead, we highly recommend the government use a baseline number in the GSA clin to ensure all of the potential contractors are on the same level and no advantage is given to the incumbent contractor.

Answer: The CLIN added for GSA vehicles is a cost reimbursement CLIN. It is designed to reimburse the contractor for the actual vehicle lease Costs. This is a pass through CLIN only. The associated cost for the vehicle leases are driven by the GSA lease costs there are no figures that need to be provided by the offerors. An estimate will be provided in Amendment 3.

NOTE: NO FURTHER QUESTIONS AFTER 2:00 PM EST, 22 FEB 08