ConferenceQ A3-25-08(2).doc

This document replaces the “Conference Q&A” posted on 26 Mar 08.

That document was incomplete and posted in error CCAFS Security Services Pre-Proposal Conference Q & A 25 March 2008

1. Is KSC up for re-compete as well?

Yes, NASA is doing an agency-wide contract.

2. How many AF and Navy employees work at the Cape?

3. Is it still full and open or Hub Zone?

Full and Open, see RFP

4. Is there a current contractor?

Yes, Space Gateway Support (SGS)

5. Can they bid?

Yes

6. Can you provide the contract number for the existing service contractors?

http://jpmo.ksc.nasa.gov/business.htm This website contains information regarding the current contract.

7. What is the small business subcontracting goal or requirement?

15% reference RFP

8. What is the relationship between this contract and NASA agency wide security contract?

Various Air Force facilities are on Kennedy Space Center, conversely, several NASA facilities are on CCAFS. For the purpose of this contract, and with the exception of some Atlas V facilities located near the CCAFS northern border, security response will be the responsibility of the property owner. However; each agency will retain security oversight and management of those facilities. For those Atlas V facilities the Air Force will retain security response although located on NASA property. The Air Force and NASA Joint Operating Procedure (JOP) or Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) will define these responsibilities any detail.

9. Will there be a time limit on past performance submissions? If so, what will it be?

If this question is referring to recency the answer is, for purposes of this source selection, recent past performance is defined as contracts performed within three (3) years of the issuance of the solicitation.

10. Will past performance be considered if they are beyond that time limit? If so, how?

No.

11. Firing range time, do we have to price that, or is it government furnished?

The range is government provided for the new contractor to operate, manage and use. There will be no cost to the contractor to use the range.

12. Do we have a preset or maximum or minimum for the competitive range?

No.

13. How long has the current contract been?

The current contract is a ten year contract that will end 30 Sep 08.

14. Is one contractor currently doing KSC and Cape security?

Yes.

15. Is the government providing an office for contractor’s management staff?

The government is providing office space as seen on the tour and listed in the

RFP.

16. Is the contract annual dollar value around $8-$9 million?

The government will not be providing an estimate of cost.

17. What’s the primary difference between KSC and Cape Canaveral mission?

KSC does manned spaceflight and CCAFS does unmanned spaceflight and range operations.

18. How many and type of vehicles currently?

There are 44 vehicles of various types to include sedans, 4x2 trucks/SUVs, and 4x4 trucks/SUVs.

19. How many of these are GSA furnished?

All are GSA except those on the GFP list, Honda ATVs, Golf Cart, etc.,.

20. Do armed officers need to be licensed according to Florida Statutes?

No.

21. How much general liability insurance is necessary to maintain in order to be awarded this contract?

The specific types and amounts of insurance contemplated under this contract are set forth in FAR 28.307-2.

22. Why is this re-bid and what has changed since the last solicitation?

The original solicitation was cancelled because it was in the best interest of the government. The main change to the RFP is that this is now as full and open competition.

23. What are the command procedures for evacuation during major adverse events such as hurricanes?

See PWS reference, paragraph 1.4.1.5.3, Consolidated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CCEMP)

24. Are there certain areas that don’t require all armed personnel?

This is for the contractor to decide as they determine how they will meet armed posting/staffing requirements/contingencies. In some cases, some administrative duties do not require that position to armed on a day-to-day basis (i.e., office Administration, Resource Protection, System Security Integration, Supply, etc.,.).

25. Is the dispatch manning requirement one per console?

Yes.

26. Are we responsible for any hazardous material?

You are responsible for any hazardous material you need to perform your job such as gun cleaning solvent, oils, etc.

27. Who provides lead cleanup at the firing range?

The government if required.

28. What is the average volume of cars, personnel, visitors and any other vehicles on an average day/month/year?

That information is contained in the workload indicators of the PWS Appendices, page 2 to Appendix E.

29. Is there any instance where the public is granted access to CCAFS?

Yes, for various reasons or events, but these are very infrequent.

30. Do you M-16 qualify on that range?

Yes, it has been approved for M-16 and M-9 qualification.

31. Is there wildlife on the Cape?

Yes, deer, hogs, panthers, bobcats, alligators, snakes, turtles etc. Some of which are endangered species.