2_April_2014_Q A.pdf

Range Operation Support

FA2521-13-R-0005

QUESTION AND ANSWER

1. RFP Section: L-2.4 Paragraph: Section3.b Labor Categories

PWS Paragraph __________

Other (Specify) Bidder’s Library

Question: With respect to each benefit listed in each of the CBA labor agreements located in the bidder’s library, what are the monthly or annual costs incurred by the incumbent employer (before receipt of any payment from the employees), the level/amount of each benefit being provided, and the monthly or annual payments by the employee for each benefit?

ANSWER: This information is proprietary to the incumbent contractor. No further information is available.

2. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph __________

Other (Specify) RFP Cover Letter and all previous DRFP Q&A responses from the government ___

Question: The RFP Cover Letter states, “The information provided for in the RFP supersedes all previous information provided, including DRAFTS, Questions & Answer, etc.” There are many answers from the Government to questions previously submitted that clarified the RFP, PWS and other associated documents that include quantitative and qualitative data for pricing and estimating. Most of these answers were not incorporated into the final RFP. Are bidders required to resubmit questions and then wait on new Government answers to use the information for our approach to perform the PWS and as the basis of estimates for our pricing? Will the Government incorporate the answers in revised PWS and workload data documents so bidders have additional data and more accurate data for developing their proposal responses?

ANSWER: Bidders do not need to re-submit questions. Responses provided are clarifications to aid in proposal preparation. Not all questions require a change to the PWS. The intent of the cover letter was that if there are any ambiguities between what is published in the RFP and what is in a the questions and answers posted, the RFP takes precedence.

3. RFP Section L Paragraph L-3.2.3.2. c Management Approach

PWS Paragraph __________

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Paragraph states, Offerors shall submit a matrix addressing CLIN 2005, first full year only. The matrix elements shall include category of expense, applicable PWS chapter, and estimated cost per category of expense. Explain and describe the planned level of support within each category of expense and the basis of that estimate. Offerors shall identify onetime costs and recurring costs.” Typically cost or pricing information is not allowed in the Technical Volume.

Please clarify these instructions and what is required for the bidder’s response.

ANSWER: Information required IAW L-3.2.3.2. This information will not be evaluated for cost or pricing. Information will be evaluated for technical compliance with the RFP.

4. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.2.1.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall conduct annual physical exams on all firefighters and security personnel.” What are the historical yearly examination numbers for each of AAAF and AAS facilities for firefighters and security personnel?

ANSWER: Physical exams are performed IAW security and fire AFI’s. Contractor should propose based on their own solution to execute ROS requirements. No additional information is available.

5. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.7.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall provide medical care, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive health services.” For each of AAAF and AAS, what are the workloads, patient visit numbers, type of visits (physical examination, medical treatment, or preventive health visit)?

What are the immunization workloads for each facility?

ANSWER: Contractor should use information on station population to devise it approach to build their proposal to meet the requirement.

6. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.7.1.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall provide adequate laboratory facilities for blood analysis and will support Ascension when requested.” What are the workloads for blood analysis by facility? The ‘support Ascension when requested’ statement, does this refer to entities outside of AAAF ROS who may utilize AAAF labs? Please clarify.

ANSWER: There are approximately 7791 lab tests per year. The ROS lab at Ascension supports Antigua and all companies on Ascension Island. It is the only lab. The lab also conducts 76 audiograms/ 73 Spirometry per year.

Is there a requirement for an onsite laboratory? Are there onsite lab facilities and / or equipment? If so, what specific laboratory equipment is available (make and model)?

ANSWER: Yes. Lab equipment information is provided for in the Bidder’s Library.

Does either facility have an x-ray machine? If so, what are the numbers and types of x-rays?

What is the make and model of the x-ray machine?

ANSWER: There is no x-ray machine on AAAF. X-ray services may be used at Georgetown Hospital. An estimate of x-ray examinations include: 50 x-rays of feet, arm, hands,wrist, skull, pelvis, hips.

If an x-ray machine is not available at a facility, does the government expect the acquisition of local x-ray services upon a determined need? If yes, what are the workloads (type and numbers of x-rays)?

ANSWER: No

7. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.8.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall provide reimbursable ―cashǁ medical services in the station dispensary or clinic to authorized customers at AAS and AAAF. (CDRL B011).”

What is the historical utilization by facility of reimbursable medical services?

ANSWER: Antigua is approximately $7500.00 and Ascension is approximately $13,500.00 for the year.

The following docs are in the Bidder’s Library:

Antigua Pharmacy Insp 2013 Ascension Pharmacy Insp 2013 DBOS Medical USAF Property DBOS Medications and Supplies

8. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.3.3.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall establish and utilize a supply chain for acquiring and maintaining, including equipment calibration, all necessary medical equipment, supplies and medications.” Can reimbursable materials and supplies be mixed with ROS materials and supplies (i.e. use the same logistics system and vendors) so long as items used are reimbursed at the ROS acquisition cost?

ANSWER: See ROS PWS 4.1.1.9 and 4.1.1.10

9. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.4.1.5.4.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall conduct recurring food-handler physical examinations sufficient to ensure absence of communicable disease as well as prior to return-to-duty status for those food-handlers absent from work due to illness.” What are the facility specific workloads for food handler physical examinations?

ANSWER: Offeror’s should propose food handler physical examinations in accordance with their approach to staffing these requirements.

10. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.1.1.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall provide air traffic controllers physicals on a yearly basis by an examiner certified by the FAA.” How many annual FAA examinations are performed?

ANSWER: The contractor shall provide annual physicals IAW their staffing of air traffic controllers.

11. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.4.

Other (Specify)

Question: Paragraph states, “The contractor shall establish physical and medical standards for positions at AAS and AAAF, and makes those standards available for COR review.” What are the types and quantities of physical examinations needed for each facility? What are the medical services workloads for each facility (AAAF and AAS)?

ANSWER: See OSHA 19-10 for established medical standards. Contractor should propose based on their own solution to execute ROS requirements. No additional information is available.

12. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.1

PWS Paragraph 1.2.1.5

Other (Specify) page 4

Question: In order to staff the installation security/surveillance and intrusion detection portion of the PWS, would the Government please provide a Post Exhibit for Antigua Air Station?

ANSWER: Government will not provide post plan/mount plan for AAS.

13. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.2

PWS Paragraph 1.2.2.5

Other (Specify) page 5

Question: In order to staff the security/law enforcement/surveillance and intrusion detection portion of the PWS, would the Government please provide a Post Exhibit for Ascension Auxiliary Air Field?

ANSWER: Government will not provide post plan/mount plan for AAS

14. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.1

PWS Paragraph 1.2.1.4

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: For the emergency response, emergency medical response, and fire protection services in the PWS, would the Government please provide the manned fire apparatus/ equipment for Antigua Air Station?

ANSWER: See GP listing.

15. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.2

PWS Paragraph 1.2.2.4

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: For the emergency response, emergency medical response, and fire protection services in the PWS, would the Government please provide the manned fire apparatus for Ascension Island?

ANSWER: See GP listing.

16. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.1

PWS Paragraph 1.2.1.4

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: For the emergency response, emergency medical response, and fire protection services in the PWS, would the Government please provide the station configuration for Antigua Air Station?

ANSWER: Maps are provided in the Bidders Library. No further information is available.

17. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.2

PWS Paragraph 1.2.2.4

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: For the emergency response, emergency medical response, and fire protection services in the PWS, would the Government please provide the station configuration for Ascension Island?

ANSWER: Maps are provided in the Bidders Library. No further information is available.

18. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.2

PWS Paragraph 1.2.2.4

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: For the emergency response, emergency medical response, and fire protection services in the PWS, would the Government please provide the air frames that utilize the air field at Ascension Island?

ANSWER: Weekly: B-757 and A-330; Periodic Usage: C-17, C-130, KC-10, KC-135, VC99B, Tornado, B-747, B-777

19. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 1.2.1

PWS Paragraph 1.2.1.4

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: For the emergency response, emergency medical response, and fire protection services in the PWS, would the Government please provide the air frames that utilize the air field at Antigua Air Station?

ANSWER: ATI aircraft, C-130's, C-17's, KC135's, C-12's, and corporate type jets.

20. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 4.1.5.5.14

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: What are the types, nomenclatures and quantities of airfield AGE equipment requiring organizational level maintenance?

ANSWER: Please refer to GP listing provided for AAAF.

21. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 4.1.5.3.1.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Request a copy of the “Ascension Local Airfield Operating Instruction 13-204” and “Ascension Local Airfield Driving Instruction 13-213” be available in bidders library and also confirm each instruction was approved for use by the appropriate approval authority?

ANSWER: This will be provided in the Bidders Library.

22. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 5.1.12.4.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: What are the types, nomenclatures and or models of “weather systems” to be maintained?

ANSWER: Please refer to GP listing provided.

23. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Historically how many MEDEVAC flights have occurred from both AAS and AAAF per year for the past three years?

ANSWER: Historical information indicates only 1 MEDIVAC has occurred in the last 5 years; however, historical information may not be an accurate representation of future occurrences.

24. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Are there specific hospital locations where the patients are delivered by the MEDEVAC flights?

ANSWER: No

25. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: What was the level of care required for those flights (i.e. ambulatory patient versus litter required?)

ANSWER: Level of care is dependent on the type of illness or injury.

26. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Does the contractor need to provide on-site medical services or MEDEVAC flight services only?

ANSWER: On-site medical services are provided IAW the PWS. MEDIVAC flight is required when necessary.

27. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Will MEDEVAC services be required onsite at AAS and AAAF during total mission durations or on an as needed basis throughout the year?

ANSWER: On an as needed basis.

28. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Does the contractor need to provide in-flight medical attendants or will they be provided by the government?

ANSWER: In-flight medical attendants are dependent on the level of care necessary for the illness or injury. The government will not provide in-flight medical attendants.

29. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: If the contractor is required to provide in-flight medical attendants, what level of training is required for the attendants (DR., RN, EMT, etc.?)

ANSWER: Should be determined by level of care necessary for the illness or injury.

30. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: What type medical equipment will be required on the MEDEVAC aircraft?

ANSWER: The MEDIVAC aircraft should provide the in-flight equipment based on the illness or injury with prior coordination with the station RN and or local doctor.

31. RFP Section Paragraph

Question: Will the contractor be required to provide full resuscitative/ICU equipment on all missions?

ANSWER: No.

32. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Is any type of medical accreditation required such as Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS?)

ANSWER: Yes, MEDIVAC transport needs to be certified.

33. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: What level of care is required (e.g. Critical Care, Advanced Life Support, etc.) on the MEDEVAC flights?

ANSWER: Depends on the situation. Both can apply.

34. RFP Section Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 3.1.5.10.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Can this requirement be bid on a per event basis since MEDEVAC services cannot be accurately predicted?

ANSWER: No.

35. RFP Section I--Clauses Paragraph 5352.242-9001

PWS Paragraph.

Other (Specify) ________________

Question: Will Common Access cards (CAC) be required for MEDEVAC aircrew and medical crew?

ANSWER: No.

36. RFP Section Paragraph

Question: Will the Government provide an estimate for the number of air MEDEVACs for each of the following:

1) Ambulatory patients from Antigua Air Station

2) Littered patients from Antigua Air Station

3) Ambulatory patients from Ascension Auxiliary Air Field

4) Littered patients from Ascension Auxiliary Air Field

ANSWER: Historical information indicates only 1 littered MEDIVAC patient from Ascension has occurred in the last 5 years; however, historical information may not be an accurate representation of future occurrences.

37. RFP Section _______Paragraph _______ PWS Paragraph ___3.1.8.3.2.1____

Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

The PWS states, “"The contractor shall provide external contractors support with heavy equipment, utility locations and work clearances." Large construction projects may require considerable support. Is there an "upper limit" to the heavy equipment support to be provided?

ANSWER: If you are referring to 3.1.8.3.21, please see associated workload factor for paragraph 3.1.8 and 3.1.9 within the bidders library. No further information is available.

38. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __ 3.1.9.5.4 ____ Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

The PWS states, “The contractor shall execute government approved PW (Planned Work) work orders." Is there an upper limit to size (manhours, total cost, some other limit) for planned work orders? The number of PW and size of individual PW can vary greatly and significantly impact the size of the work force needed.

ANSWER: Please see associated workload factor for paragraph 3.1.8 and 3.1.9 within the bidders library. No further information is available.

39. RFP Section _ ____________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Workload factors 2.1.5 Downrange Planned Work Orders

Question:

Is it possible to get more detailed information about the historical numbers of planned work orders accomplished? “$400K with variance $50K +/-“ provides insufficient information.

Information on numbers of work orders, size of work orders (man hours, materials, etc) would enable better manpower estimating. Would the Government consider establishing an upper limit to the size of the PW and then provide for "over and above projects" to be handled as IDIQ task orders?

ANSWER: No additional information is available. The government will not consider IDIQ task orders for this contract.

40. RFP Section ____________ Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Workload factor 3.1.2 Transcient aircraft Ascension Question:

Workload data states:“700 aircraft per year,” but this provides insufficient information to evaluate an estimated daily workload for ramp operations. Would the Government please provide transient aircraft data such as: Average operations per month; Length of time on ground;

Maximum aircraft on ground expected at any point; Average A/C on ground daily or weekly;

and Mix of types of aircraft historically supported?

ANSWER: Transient aircraft data has been added to the WLF table. No further information is available.

41. RFP Section _ ______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Workload factor 3.1.8 Question:

Would the Government please provide the average number of TDY visitors per month or the average billeting nights per month?

ANSWER: TDY visitors are provided per year in the Bidder’s Library. No additional information will be provided.

42. RFP Section _ ___________ Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Workload factors 3.1.12.20 __ Question:

Would the Government please clarify the units of measure in the workload factors? For example, for example, for AAS-- were 53 quarters per year occupied by permanent party personnel? In addition, TDY lodging appears to mix permanent party and TDY numbers. Would the Government please clarify this number? Do TDY trips equate to TDY visitors (individuals) or TDY nights (one visitor every night they stay in billeting)?_

ANSWER: WLF table updated. No further information is available.

43. RFP Section _____________ __Paragraph _______ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Workload factors 1.1.3 Custodial Standards Question:

PWS 3.1.10.2.1 specifies custodial services. Does Table 1-3 in the WLF replace the requirements specified in the PWS?

ANSWER: The PWS has been updated at paragraph 3.1.10.2.1 Also see the Bidders Library.

44. RFP Section __________________ Paragraph ___________

PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Workload factors Table 1-5 Air Force grounds Maintenance Standards_ Question:

Workload factors Table 1-5 Air Force grounds maintenance standards does not clearly correlate with PWS 3.1.9.18.2. Would the Government please provide maps showing improved grounds, semi-improved grounds or some other data that allows for estimating grass cutting operations?_

Ascension:

Maintain as Improved Grounds (Estimated at ~3 Acres total):

Strip of land between Facilities (Dorms) 12175 and 12176 Strip of land between Facilities (Dorms) 12142 and 12143 Strip of land between Facilities (Dorms) 12126 and 12127 Strip of land between Facilities (Dorms) 12177 and 12188 Strip of land in front of (North of) Facility (Dorm) 12141 Grassy areas around all the Modular Dorms Grassy areas around the Volcano Club (Facility 12103) All other areas at Ascension are Unimproved.

NOTE: there will be requirements to remove Acacia plant if/when it encroaches on equipment and facilities. I am told this is infrequent, however, they may need to use heavy equipment to pull it out by the roots.

The current standards have been provided in the updated WLF Table as provided below.

All correlation issues have been mitigated. A map for Antigua will be provided to the Bidders Library. A map of Antigua will also be provided on the ROS Tab of the Bidders Library.

AF COLS 3 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

IMPROVED

GROUNDS

Maintain irrigated grass at 2”-4” and non-irrigated grass at 2-5”; provide limited non-mowing maintenance solely for appearance purposes. Limit trimming and edging to DV, high visitor, memorial/flag parks, parade and fitness areas

Limit irrigation system maintenance and fertilization to only DV, high visitor, memorial/parade/fitness areas, and limit lawn renovation to vehicle rut correction and erosion control as needed

Limit leaf removal, debris removal, grounds policing to operational, safety, AT/FP, drainage problem and lawn disease prevention

Limit pest/weed control to noxious or invasive species control

Limit pruning of shrubs, hedges, and other vegetation to prevention of infrastructure damage, pest infestation and to comply with AT/FP standards

SEMI-IMPROVED

GROUNDS

Grass height maintained at 7-14” to match BASH standard; Limit trimming and edging to prevent infiltration of grates, equipment, other infrastructure and safety issues. Limit weed control to noxious or invasive species control appropriate to local region guidance

UNIMPROVED

GROUNDS

Control vegetation as necessary for safety, security, wildlife control and to minimize fire fuel (generally keep grass height at 10”-14”). Limit weed control to noxious or invasive species control appropriate to local region guidance

AIRFIELD

GROUNDS

Maintain airfield grounds height between 7 and 14 inches in BASH areas. Follow AFI 91-202, The US Air Force Mishap Prevention Program guidance. Maintain weed and pest control IAW BASH guidance.

SURFACE

DRAINAGE

DITCHES

Maintain surface drainage ditches to be free of shrubs, trees, silt and trash to prevent erosion and ensure continuous flow of water

OTHER

REQUIREMENTS

Limit pruning or trimming trees, removal of trees and/or stumps for safety or AT/FP emergencies only, and discontinue planting of trees

No DV cuts provided; provide special cuts for emergency special events only

Provide maintenance of vegetative beds, inert beds, and related areas per 2008 LOS baseline limited to DV, high visitor and memorial areas only

Discontinue planting of vegetative beds, inert beds, and related areas

45. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _PWS 4.1.5.3 Air Traffic Control Services at AAAF _ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Does the airfield have regularly scheduled open/close hours or is it only open as per PPR requests? Is the tower manned during certain hours or opened and closed for arriving/departing traffic per PWS 4.1.5.3.2?

ANSWER: The ROS contractor shall meet the requirements per PWS 4.1.5.3.2.

46. RFP Section __ ___ Paragraph PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Bidder’s Library; Agreement Between the Antigua Barbuda Worker's Union and 1 October 2012 - 30 September 2015 Question:

1. The agreement with the Antigua Barbuda Worker's Union is not listed in the wage determination. Is this agreement binding on this contract?

2. Please confirm that all currency (wages, benefits, etc) listed in the Antigua Barbuda Worker's Union are United States Dollars (USD).

ANSWER 1: The ABWU is not a Wage Determination IAW the Service Contract Act.

However, it is indicative of current labor compensation. The agreement is not binding on the contract, however, there could be other implications i.e. International, host nation implications.

ANSWER 2: All wages and benefits are quoted in local currency.

47. RFP Section _ _ Paragraph ______

Other (Specify) Bidder’s Library; Collective Bargaining Agreements and Wage Determinations Question:

We cannot find any agreements or wage determinations for Ascension Island. Are there any collective bargaining agreements, or wage determinations that apply to this location?

ANSWER: There are no wage determinations or agreements with Ascension Island.

48. RFP Section __ ____Paragraph _ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Attachment 7; Government Furnished Property Locations Question:

The government furnished property lists are quite extensive. It appears that the lists included in attachment 7 include the property for all sites. Will the government please indicate where the property is located? i.e. Is the 10K forklift listed on page 347 of part two located at Ascencion, Antigua, Patrick, or Vandenberg?

ANSWER: The bidders library will be updated with excel files that include the information requested. However, files added to the bidder’s library are for informational use only.

49. RFP Section __ _____________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) Section J, Attachment 9; Commercial communications provided by the government_ Question:

Section J Attachment 9 indicates that "commercial communications" will be provided by the government at both the ER and WR sites. Does "commercial communications" include phone and data? Specifically will the government provide internet connectivity in addition to phone/fax service at all sites? _

ANSWER: Yes

50. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _ PWS 5.1.3; page 87__ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

PWS Task 5.1.3 states "this task support both ER and WR unless otherwise noted;" however Task 5.1.3.1 states "WR only." All of the subsequent requirements in this section, 5.1.3.1.1 to 5.1.3.1.10, fall under 5.1.3.1. Do any of the requirements in 5.1.3 apply to the Eastern Range? If so, which items in PWS task 5.1.3 apply to the Eastern Range, as it appears they only apply to the Western Range?

ANSWER: PWS updated to reflect WR only at 5.1.3 and will be provided in an upcoming amendment.

51. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _ PWS 5.1.5.2.7; page 91 Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

PWS Task 5.1.5.2.7 is titled "Computers and Licenses;" however, there are no tasks under this requirement. Are offerors to assume that PWS tasks 5.1.5.2.8 through 5.1.5.2.18 fall under the Computers and Licenses requirement?

ANSWER: Yes. PWS will be updated.

52. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) CDRL C001_________ Question:

CDRL C001 is listed as C005 on the form itself. Would the Government please clarify the labeling of this CDRL?

ANSWER: Yes. CDRL will be corrected.

53. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) _CDRL A010__ Question:

CDRL A010 is listed twice in Exhibit A CDRL attachments. Would the Government please clarify the numbering of these CDRLs, particularly CDRL A014?

ANSWER: A010 is listed only once in the CDRL exhibit. CDRL A014 will be corrected .

54. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) _CDRL B007___ Question:

Block 12 of CDRL B007 lists 30 days and 45 days after contract start as deadlines for the initial CDRL submission to the Government. Would the Government please clarify this deadline?

ANSWER: Submit CDRL B007 within 45 days after start of Full Performance period.

55. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) _CDRLs B027 and B029_ Question:

Would the Government please clarify the differences between CDRLs B027 and B029, as they each contain the exact same information?

ANSWER: CDRL B029 will be deleted from the CDRL Exhibit.

56. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) _CDRL B036___ Question:

CDRL B036 does not list the initial submission date. Would the Government please clarify how many days after contract start the CDRL should be submitted?

ANSWER: CDRL will be updated to read 30 days.

57. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________

Other (Specify) _ CDRLs C006 and D009 ___ Question:

Would the Government please clarify the differences between CDRLs C006 and D009, as they each contain the exact same information?

ANSWER: One is for Eastern Range and One is for Western Range.

58. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) _ CDRLs C007 and D010 ___ Question:

Would the Government please clarify the differences between CDRLs C007 and D010, as they each contain the exact same information?

ANSWER: One is for Eastern Range and One is for Western Range.

59. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _ PWS 2.3.1, Page 14 and PWS 3.1.3 Page 25 _ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Would the Government please provide AFI 31-101 in the Bidder's Library as referenced in PWS sections 2.3.1.1 and 3.1.3.5.1?

ANSWER: No. This AFI is restricted by the USAF Antiterrorism Office and will be provided after contract awarded.

60. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __3.1.5.3.5 Public Access Defibrillators___ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Are the Public Access Defibrillators already in place or does the Offeror need to supply them? _

ANSWER: Yes they are currently available but ensure a Public Access Defibrillator (PAD) program is developed and devices are available and maintained according to current 45 SW and AF Instructions.

61. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _3.1.5.7.1_Labratory Facilities___ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

The PWS states: “Contractor shall provide adequate lab facilities.” Are lab facilities already in place? Would the Government clarify what constitutes “adequate” lab facilities?_

ANSWER: Lab is in place. Adeaquate is laboratory facilities for blood analysis.

62. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __PWS 2.3.1.1, Page 14_

Can the Government please provide documents: 45 SWI 31-1 and 30 SWI 31-101?

ANSWER: No. These are security restricted. However, contractors can use AFI31-101 for the purpose of formulating a proposal. AFI31-101 is available at the Bidder’s Library.

63. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _PWS 2.3.1.1, Page 14____ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government please provide the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOPM) as referenced in PWS 2.3.1.1

ANSWER: This is on Bidders Library aka DoD 5220-22.M.

64. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _ PWS 3.1.3.13, Page 27_ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government please provide AFMAN 31-201 in the Bidder's Library as referenced in PWS section 3.1.3.13?

ANSWER: Security restricted: CAC required link to it is provided on the ROS Bidders Library.

65. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __ PWS 3.1.3.13.6, Page 28__ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government please provide AFI 31-401 in the Bidder's Library as referenced in PWS 3.1.3.13.6?

ANSWER: No. They are security restricted.

66. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __ PWS 3.1.3.14, Page 28_ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government please provide 45 SW Integrated Defense Plan (IDP) 31-1, Annex N as referenced in PWS 3.1.3.14?

ANSWER: No. They are security restricted.

67. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _PWS section 7.2____

In the PWS, Section 7.2 references section 5.1.5.2.2.3 in reference to Help Desk Services (row number 5). As section 5.1.5.2.2.3 is not featured in this document, will the Government please indicate which section it intended to reference?

ANSWER: PWS will be corrected to read 5.1.5.2.3.

68. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __PWS 3.1.5.9__ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government provide required response times for ambulance services when personnel transport is necessary?

ANSWER: As quickly as the medical situation warrants.

69. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __ PWS 3.1.5.10_ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government provide required response times for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) services when MEDEVAC is required?

ANSWER: As quickly as the medical situation warrants.

70. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __3.1.5.9 ___ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government provide annual workload data for ambulance transports at AAS and AAF?

ANSWER: Over the past 5 years:

Antigua 4 employees were transported by local Ambulance 3 employees were transported by contractor medical transport

Ascension 20 employees were transported to Georgetown Hospital by contractor Ambulance

71. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __3.1.5.10___ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Can the Government provide annual workload data for medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) transports from AAS and AAAF?

ANSWER: Historical information indicates 1 in the last 5 years; however, historical information may not be an accurate representation of future occurrences.

72. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _3.1.10.4.4__

Would the Government please supply AFI 32-6005 mentioned in PWS 3.1.10.1.4.4 regarding occupancy rates?

ANSWER: This is posted in the bidders library.

73. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __3.1.10.1.4.4___ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

PWS 3.1.10.1.4.4 asks Offerors to track occupancy rates and report monthly metrics IAW CDRL B020. This CDRL refers to Space Utilization. Would the Government please clarify how this CDRL should be used to report occupancy rates for lodging on AAS and AAAF?

ANSWER: The CDRL reference should be B033. PWS will be corrected.

74. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _5.1.13.8.5__________ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Will the Government please provide offerors with a copy of AFI 33-201 Volumes 2 through 9?

We could not locate this document in the bidder’s library.

ANSWER: This information is security restricted and will be provided at contract award.

75. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________ Other (Specify) _DD Form 254__________ Question:

Block 11 (h) on the DD Form 254 requires the contractor to have a COMSEC Account. Will the Government please validate this requirement? Will contractors use the Government’s existing COMSEC account or a sub-account on the Government’s existing account?

ANSWER: Current accounts will be transferred to contractors as required by PWS requirements.

76. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _5.1.13.8__________ Other (Specify) ___________ Question:

Will the Government be providing computer systems and safes for COMSEC?

ANSWER: These are GP.

77. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph 2.1.4_________

Will the Government please clarify if the IDMS will be permitted to reside on the Government’s server ?__

ANSWER: Server for IDMS will be under the AF Server Consolidation Program and will be GP.

78. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________

Other (Specify) _DFARS 252.211-7003___

Question:

Will the Government please clarify if the items of GFP been tagged/marked with the IUID compliant marking IAW MIL-STD-130, or if this will be an additional requirement for our personnel?

ANSWER: Items have been IUID tagged.

79. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________

Other (Specify) _DFARS 252.211-7007____

Question:

Will the Government please clarify if the items of GFP been uploaded to the IUID Registry or if this will be an additional requirement for our personnel? If the items have been uploaded to the IUID registry, will these be issued via the registry to our CAGE Code for acceptance?_

ANSWER: The items will be issued via the registry to the CAGE code for acceptance.

80. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________

Other (Specify) __Attachment 7_____

Question:

Would the government provide the locations of the property listed?

ANSWER: Locations are provided in the unofficial excel version of the property listings that may be found in the Bidder’s Library.

81. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _4.1.5.3.1_____

Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

PWS 4.1.5.3.1 states, “The contractor shall operate the control tower with FAA-certified air traffic controllers IAW Ascension Local Airfield Operating Instruction 13-204 and Ascension Local Airfield Driving Instruction 13-213 as scheduled by PPR requests for all aircraft operations.” Would the Government please supply the Ascension Local Airfield Operating Instruction named above? ___

ANSWER: The Ascension Local Airfield Operating Instruction will be provided in the Bidder’s Library.

82. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _4.1.5.5.13_

Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

PWS paragraph 4.1.5.5.13 states “The contractor shall provide written guidance and procedures for the airfield to all airfield users (CDRL B009).” This CDRL refers to epidemiological surveys.

Would the Government please supply the correct CDRL?

ANSWER: CDRL has been deleted and the PWS updated to reflect: “The contractor shall provide written guidance and procedures for the airfield to all airfield users in accordance with Airfield Operating Instruction 45OGI 33-213.” This will be provided in an upcoming amendment.

83. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph _4.1.5.5.16__

Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

This PWS paragraph directs offerors to perform BASH management consistent with 45 SW Management Plan 127-15. Would the Government please supply this document?

ANSWER: The PWS has been updated to reflect “The contractor shall perform BASH management consistent with AFPAM 91-212, AFI 91-202, 45 SW Management Plan 91-2- 12,” which is provided on the bidders library. This change will be provided in an upcoming amendment.

84. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __3.1.4.3.3 Public Access Defibrillators ___

Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

This PWS task states that it relates to AAS and AAAF. Will the Government please clarify why the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Disease Listing needs to be followed for services performed on AAS and AAAF?

ANSWER: The Government chose these criteria for the ROS contractor to follow in the absence of acceptable regulations required by the local government.

85. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __3.1.5.7.3_________

The PWS states the following: “see Florida Statute 465.003 for administration and dispensing definition.” Will the Government please clarify if Florida medical requirements apply in AAS and AAAF?

ANSWER: Yes, The Government chose these criteria for the ROS contractor to follow in the absence of acceptable regulations required by the local government.

86. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph __2.1.3_& 2.1.3.1.5__

Other (Specify) ___________

Question:

PWS task 2.1.3 directs contractors to “prepare and maintain a Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) to graphically display contract cost that shows a clear linkage between the CLIN, CBS, and PWS.” In addition, PWS task 2.1.3.1.5 requires contractors to “employ the CBS as the basis for contract planning associated with budgeting, cost reporting, estimating and proposals.” Many of the reporting requirements seem to be carried over from the previous cost-plus contract where such reporting is appropriate. As a result, we have the following questions:

a) Will the Government please clarify the intent of the CBS requirement in PWS 2.1.3 to record such detailed cost information on a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract with reimbursable CAP CLINS and a Cost-Plus Phase-In CLIN, as this level of detailed cost reporting is not typically required on an FFP contract?

ANSWER: The government requires this information for internal cost reporting requirements.

b) Will the Government please clarify what is required for “cost reporting” on this contract, as listed in PWS task 2.1.3.1.5?

ANSWER: Cost reporting is provided IAW CDRL A004.

c) Should the CBS only apply to CLINs currently designated as cost reimbursable?_

ANSWER: The CBS applies to all CLINS.

87. RFP Section _______________Paragraph __________________ PWS Paragraph ___________

Other (Specify) __CDRLs A004 and A011__

Question:

Will the Government please provide the intent in requiring CDRLs A004 and A011, given that the Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) indicate that neither report is applicable to a fixed price contract?

ANSWER: IAW the DID unusual circumstances require funding visibility allowing use of these CDRLs.

88. RFP Section L Instructions Paragraph

PWS Paragraph

Question:

The Government has stated that companies bidding on the LISC contract are not precluded from participating on the ROS opportunity. This fact, combined with the ability of incumbent large businesses on the ROS predecessor contracts to team as subcontractors to small business primes on the ROS contract, introduces the possibility of undue large business influence to determine the successful small business winner. To foster a fair environment for small business competition, will the Government include a statement in Section L addressing the Small Business Administration Ostensible Subcontractor rule. The following language has been used in other small business competitions:

L.3 TYPE OF ACQUISITION

In accordance with FAR 52.219-6, this acquisition is a total small business set-aside.

As this procurement has been set aside for small business pursuant to 15 U.S.C. 631 et seq., FAR 52.219-14, "Limitations on Subcontracting" shall apply, and small business offerors considering subcontracting arrangements with other than small business entities are reminded to comply with the limitations stated in the Small Business Administration's "Ostensible Subcontractor" rule, 13 C.F.R. 121.103(h)(4).

(End of provision)

ANSWER: No additional statements will be included at this time. FAR 52.219-14 requires the prime to perform atleast 50% of services provided.

89. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 2.4.7.8.

PWS Paragraph 2.4.7.8.

Other (Specify) CDRL E003 Phase-In Plan

Question:

PWS 2.4.7.8. states, “The contractor shall conduct an inventory of all facilities and provides a Space Utilization Report within 90 days of contract start.” CDRL E003 Block 13: states, “Provide final Space Utilization Report within 90 days after contract Award. Please clarify.

ANSWER: The CDRL has been updated to reflect “90 days after contract start”. This will be provided in an upcoming amendment.

90. RFP Section L Paragraph L-3.2.3.2 (b)

PWS Paragraph

Other (Specify) ________________

Will the Government exclude the Cost Breakdown Structure from the Technical Volume page count?

ANSWER: No

91. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 5.1.5

PWS Paragraph 5.1.5

Other (Specify) ________________

Question:

This requirement states, “(This task support both ER and WR unless otherwise noted) The contractor shall design the 45SW CITS networks to include all servers, 45 SW and 30 SW networking equipment, 30 SW NCC internal cable infrastructure, and spares”. This implies tha the ROS contractor is responsible for all 45 SW CITS networks and all servers to include those located at PAFB.

Q: Is the ROS contractor responsible for “all servers” located within the 45 SW to include those at PAFB? Or is the scope of this requirement for 45SW CITS networks to include all servers under control of the ROS contractor at CCAFS and DBOS (Antigua and Ascension) locations?

Please clarify.

ANSWER: At ER – Yes. ROS will be responsible for the design of "all servers" for 45SW network including PAFB with exception of downward directed implementation of servers from AF PMOs. At WR - Yes ROS will be responsible for the 30 SW Networks.

92. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 5.1.5.2

PWS Paragraph 5.1.5.2

Other (Specify) ________________

Question:

The requirement for the ROS contractor to “support database development and administration activities as needed but not limited to, activities related to database design, installations, conversions, migrations, client and server technology, database administration (DBA) and tuning, data warehousing, and web database interfaces” implies the full spectrum of database and database server operations for the 45 SW.

Q: Are these servers government furnished or contractor furnished? If contractor furnished, please provide details on current/future data storage requirements, operating system requirements, DBMS vendor requirements, etc. (NOTE: If this information and detail is located in the Bidders Library, please provide specifics as to file name and which folder within the LISC Bidders Library (since ROS is a sub-folder within the LISC Bidders Library) the information is located. Thank you).

ANSWER: Yes the servers are government furnished. The hardware and software information is in the ROS tab of the Bidders Library in the files noted as: ROS Area of Responsibility; ROS Comm Industry Day Pkg; ROS PWS software Dictionary

93. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 5.1.2.3.4

PWS Paragraph 5.1.2.3.4 (Note)

Other (Specify) ________________

Question:

Paragraph states, “NOTE: (WR Only) The ROS contractor will not be required to manage or respond to the following requirements: voice & video transmission checks nor the installation, removal, or relocation of Mission Support Communications requirement.”

Q: What is meant by “…relocation of Mission Support Communications requirement”? Is this meant to say “…Mission Support Communications equipment.”? Please clarify.

ANSWER: Yes. PWS change will be reflected in an upcoming amendment.

94. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 5.1.4.2.8

PWS Paragraph 5.1.4.2.8 Other (Specify) ________________ Question:

Q: What training materials are required and what is the frequency of the ESS training and briefings to the 30 SFS?

ANSWER: Provide government training/briefings should outline system functionality, current system configuration (including As- Built documentation), system constraints 'as installed' and any other information detrimental to the life cycle of the system/component.

95. RFP Section PWS Paragraph 5.1.5.2.13

PWS Paragraph 5.1.5.2.13

Other (Specify) ________________

Question:

Since Para 5.1.5 states, “(This task support both ER and WR unless otherwise noted)”, and Paragraphs 5.1.5.2 and 5.1.5.2.7 do not have any note that it applies only to ER or WR, it is implied that Para 5.1.5.2.13 applies to both ER and WR in their entirety. Paragraph 5.1.5.2.13 states, “The contractor shall receive, inventory, track and maintain all government furnished hardware, software, and licenses for all 30 SW and 45 SW Mission Support Communications Network assets listed in the Asset Inventory Management (AIM) module …”

Q: Is the network inventory listed within Attachment 7 of the RFP the entire inventory listed in the Asset Inventory Management (AIM) module? Please clarify the distinction between “Mission Support Communications Network assets” and other non-Mission Support Communications Network assets.

ANSWER: At ER - Currently, the inventory is not in AIMS but on a different inventory system. At WR - The equipment is identified under the AIMs 560 account for network equipment

Q: Does this requirement apply to “all” network assets at PAFB? Please clarify the scope and intent of this requirement.

ANSWER: ROS will have network equipment at Ascension and Antigua. ROS assigned at CCAFS, PAFB, JDMTA will not have network equipment. Non network mission support comm assets in AIMS, include LMRs, base station, and its accessories.

96. RFP Section CDRL Paragraph Exhibit D, CLIN X004, D002, Briefing Material

Other (Specify) Block 14

Question:

Block 14 lists 4 (four) items under the “Reg” column that are not tied to any addressees. This causes the total in Block 15 to show “7”. Please clarify requirement for this Briefing Material.

ANSWER: CDRL will be corrected and the “1’s” deleted.

97. RFP Section CDRL Paragraph Exhibit D, CLIN X004, D003, Status Report

PWS Paragraph

Other (Specify) Block 16

Question:

Block 16 states, “Provide an ESS Operations Plan defining ESS procedures at Western Range sites”. This refers to there being more than one site (i.e, VAFB). Please clarify what “sites” (plural) are being referred to at Western Range.

ANSWER: Sites (plural) refers to each site/location, such as SLC-3, SLC-6, multiple physical locations on VAFB

98. RFP Section CDRL Paragraph Exhibit D, CLIN X004, D004, Status Report

Other (Specify) Block 14

Question:

Block 14 lists lists “45 SFS/SFR” as one of the addressees. Please clarify if the 45 SFS/SFR is intended to an addressee for this CDRL requirement being that CLIN X004 is intended to be for Western Range.

ANSWER: CDRL updated to remove 45SFS and will be reflected in an upcoming amendment.

99. RFP Section CDRL Paragraph Exhibit D, CLIN X004, DOO5

This CDRL appears to be a repeat of CDRL D001 for Network Performance Plan as part of the Management Plan. Please confirm that a Network Performance Plan is required to be submitted twice, or if this is a repeat.

ANSWER: PWS corrected to read only D001 and CDRL D005 deleted and will be reflected in an upcoming amendment.

100. RFP Section CDRL Paragraph Exhibit C, CLIN X003, C005, Network Performance Plan

PWS Paragraph

Other (Specify) Block 1

Question:

This…