ROS_Questions_Answers_13_Aug_13.pdf

Range Operations Support

FA2521-13-R-0005

QUESTION AND ANSWER

1) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 2.1.1.3

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Is the Site Manager position at Antigua (AAS) considered an accompanied tour?

ANSWER: No. There are no facilities (housing) available at either station to accommodate families. All rooms are single occupancy.

2) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 2.1.1.3

Question: Is the Site Manager position at Ascension (AAAF) considered an accompanied tour?

ANSWER: No. There are no facilities (housing) available at either station to accommodate families. All rooms are single occupancy.

3) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 3.1.9.6.6

Question: Referenced PWS section requires the contractor to develop and maintain an Energy

Management Controls System (EMCS) that is compatible with the 45 SW System. Is there an

EMCS currently in place at AAF and AAAS? If so please provide details of the system

ANSWER: Yes. The work to be performed consists of providing labor, equipment, and material including the installation of smart meters and all infrastructure needed for a complete and usable system to include but not limited to smart meters, CTs, wire, conduit, CAT 6 cable from the meter to the router/JACE and programming. Meters use ION

Enterprise software. IP address will be provided by the government.

4) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 3.1.9.6.6

Question: Referenced PWS section requires the contractor to develop and maintain an Energy

Management Controls System (EMCS) that is compatible with the 45 SW System. Please provide details and specifications of the 45 SW System.

ANSWER: Same answer as No.3

5) RFP Section L Paragraph L.3.2.3.2.b

PWS Paragraph

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Referenced section requires a traceability matrix. Request traceability matrix be excluded from the 70 page limit for Volume II.

ANSWER: Please see upcoming release of RFP for page count and inclusion of the matrix.

6) RFP Section ___ Paragraph ______

PWS Paragraph 2.1.3.4.1

Question: What software platform(s) is 45 SW Comm-GIMS compatible with? Please provide further information regarding the integration requirements and capabilities for the 45 SW Comm-

GIMS.

ANSWER: Please see the bidders library for information regarding software and compatibility.

7) RFP Section ___ Paragraph ______

PWS Paragraph 1.2

Question: Are KSC, Malabar, and JDMTA included in the term "downrange" or does the term

"downrange" as used in this contract refer only to AAS and AAAF?

ANSWER: Downrange only refers to AAS and AAAF.

8) RFP Section ___ Paragraph ______

PWS Paragraph 3.1.11.5

Question: What are the thresholds that separate and define service work, direct scheduled work, and planned work?

ANSWER: Please see the upcoming draft of the PWS.

9) RFP Section ___ Paragraph ______

PWS Paragraph 2.1.5

Question: PWS Section 2.1.5.1 appears to repeat itself regarding ISO 9001 and QMS delivery schedule. Please clarify.

ANSWER: Please see the upcoming draft of the PWS.

10) RFP Section L Paragraph L.5.3

Question: Is an offeror's OCI mitigation plan required to be negotiated with, and accepted by, the government prior to proposal submittal?

ANSWER: No.

11) RFP Section L Paragraph L.5.3

Other (Specify) H.1

Question: Referenced paragraphs refer to Attachment 10 of the solicitation for guidance on preparation and negotiation of an OCI mitigation plan. Will the government provide the format for the OCI mitigation plan as attachment 10 or does the contractor provided plan become attachment 10 after contract award? Please clarify this requirement.

ANSWER: No format will be specified for mitigation plan. Please see upcoming draft RFP for further clarifications.

12) RFP Section ____ Paragraph ______

PWS Paragraph 3.1.11.6.4

Other (Specify) Army Corps of Engineers RCM Manual

Question: Referenced paragraph requires an RCM program consistent with US Army COE manual for RCM be developed within 120 days of contract start. Has the incumbent contractor implemented an acceptable RCM program and, if so, is the various testing and monitoring equipment typically associated with an RCM program provided for use on this contract as GFP?

ANSWER: Yes. The equipment for the RCM program is on the GP and CA CRL listing

13) RFP Section L Paragraph Table L-1.9

Other (Specify)

Question: The Government requires past performance write-ups for the prime and all subcontractors/teaming partners, with lengthy requirements for each narrative. Would the

Government consider increasing the page count for Volume III?

ANSWER: Not at this time.

14) RFP Section L Paragraph Table L-1.9

RFP Section L Paragraph L-4.2

Question: Do Consent/Client Letters count against the page count for Volume III?

ANSWER: No.

15) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

PWS Paragraph 3.1.6.12

Question: Historically how many MEDEVAC flights have occurred from both AAS and AAAF per year for the past three years? What was the level of care required for those flights (i.e.

ambulatory patient versus litter required?)

ANSWER: There have been no MEDEVAC flights in the past 3 years. The last

MEDEVAC flight occurred in 2007. Level of care is dependent on the type of illness or injury.

16) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

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

MEDEVAC flights?

ANSWER: No.

17) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

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

ANSWER: The ROS contractor is responsible for both on-site medical services and the

MEDEVAC flight.

18) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

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

ANWER: On an as needed basis.

19) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

Question: Does the contractor need to provide inflight medical attendants or will they be provided by the government? If the contractor is required to provide inflight medical attendants, what level of training/certification is required for the attendants (DR., RN, EMT, etc.?)

ANSWER: In-flight medical attendants provided by MEDEVAC are dependent on the level of care necessary for the illness or injury.

20) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

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

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

21) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

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

ANSWER: Medevac supplies all resuscitative/ICU equipment on the Medevac aircraft.

Ground equipment is supplied by the contractor as required.

22) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

Question: Is any type of medical accreditation required such as Commission on Accreditation of

Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS?)

ANSWER: Yes, MEDEVAC transport is required to be certified.

23) RFP _______ Paragraph _______

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.

24) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 5.1.4.3.1

Question: Referenced PWS paragraph cites using 30 SW GIS data for updates although paragraph 5.1.4 is for Eastern Range Only. Please clarify this requirement.

ANSWER: Please see the upcoming draft of the PWS.

25) RFP Section M Paragraph M-3.2.1.1.b

Question: What nationalities presently comprise the foreign national workforce at AAS?

ANSWER: Antigua and Barbuda.

26) RFP Section M Paragraph M-3.2.1.1.b

Question: What nationalities presently comprise the foreign national workforce at AAAF?

ANSWER: St. Helenian.

27) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.4.2

Question: Referenced paragraph states: "The contractor shall perform scheduled GIMS database maintenance during government-approved times and resolves operational problems within the response times listed above in Table 3-6 based on the applicable priority as determined by the government at the time of the identification of the problems." We have been unable to locate a

Table 3-6 for GIMS database maintenance response times. Would the Government please clarify this reference or provide this table?

ANSWER: Please see the upcoming draft of the PWS.

28) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 4.1.4.1.5

Question: Referenced paragraph requires that "The contractor shall report all instances of

Meaconing, Intrusion, Jamming, Interference, (MIJI) IAW AFI 33-109 and inform the COR immediately by telephone." We have been unable to locate the referenced AFI 33-109. Would the Government please clarify this reference?

ANSWER: The referenced AFI is included in the Bidders Library.

29) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 4.1.1.1.10.1

Question: Referenced paragraph requires that “The contractor shall implement and manage tool inventory and accountability and serviceability IAW TO 00-25-234 and TO 00-32-101."

We have been unable to locate the referenced TO 00-32-101. Would the Government please clarify this reference?

ANSWER: The referenced TO’s are included in the Bidders Library.

30) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 3.1.7.6

Question: Referenced paragraph requires that "The contractor shall establish a Logistics

Readiness Squadron (LRS) liaison at AAS and AAAF IAW TO 00-33A-1001." We have been unable to locate the referenced TO 00-33A-1001. Would the Government please clarify this reference?

ANSWER: The referenced TO’s are included in the Bidders Library.

31) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 2.1.2.1-2.1.2.1.3

Question: Referenced PWS paragraphs state that "The Contractor shall ensure Level 1 of the contractor generated CWBS shall be the contract level, The Contractor shall ensure CWBS level

2 shall correspond with level 1 of the PWS, The Contractor shall ensure CWBS level 3 shall correspond with level 2 of the PWS, etc."

Typically, a WBS establishes the contract level (ROS) as WBS level "0" (zero), not level 1 as specified in the PWS. Please clarify and/or confirm the government's intent and requirements for the format and content of the contractor generated CWBS.

ANSWER: Please see the upcoming draft of the PWS.

32) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 3.1.3

Question: Referenced PWS paragraph addresses management of the Vandenberg Electronic

Security System (VESS) at all WR LISC operated sites. Since this work is not performed at

AAS or AAAF it is not allocated against CLIN x002 or CLIN x003. Since this work is not covered under PWS chapter 5.1 it does not appear to be allocated against CLIN x004. Please clarify what CLIN the work required by PWS 3.1.3 is allocated to.

ANSWER: Please see the upcoming draft of the RFP.

33) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

PWS Paragraph 4.1.2.8.1

Question: Referenced PWS paragraph requires appointment of an on-site individual Equipment

Custodian for CCAFS, PAFB, VAFB, PPAFS, and JDMTA. Since this work is not performed at

AAS or AAAF it is not allocated against CLIN x002 or CLIN x003. Since this work is not covered under PWS chapter 5.1 it does not appear to be allocated against CLIN x004. Please clarify what CLIN the work required by PWS 4.1.2.8.1 at CCAFS, PAFB, VAFB, PPAFS, and

JDMTA is allocated to.

ANSWER: Please see the upcoming draft of the RFP.

34) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

Other (Specify) Antigua Barbuda Worker’s Union Collective Bargaining Agreement

Question: It is assumed this agreement states all dollar amounts for pay rates and benefits in US

Dollars. Is that correct?

ANSWER: Yes.

35) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

Question: It is assumed the government requires all soil testing and report preparation be performed by a third party, while the contractor is responsible for collecting the sample. Is that correct?

ANSWER: Yes.

36) RFP Section Task Paragraph 3.1.8.16.3

PWS Paragraph N/A

Question: It is assumed the government requires all water testing and report preparation be performed by a third party, while the contractor is responsible for collecting the sample. Is that correct?

ANSWER: Yes.

37) RFP Section _____ Paragraph 3.1.8.17.4

PWS Paragraph N/A

Question: It is assumed the government requires all oil testing and report preparation be performed by a third party, while the contractor is responsible for collecting the sample. Is that correct?

ANSWER: Yes.

38) RFP Section __________ Paragraph 3.1.8.15.5.2

Question: It is assumed the government will be responsible for preparing paperwork and certification of all HAZMAT shipping and packaging performed by the contractor. Is that correct?

ANSWER: No. The contractor is responsible.

39) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

Question: Collective Bargaining Agreements - Since it is nearly impossible to estimate the cost of severance pay per the collective bargaining agreements, it is assumed that the payment of any and all severance pay would be reimbursed through the government provided CAP CLIN provided by the government. Is that correct?

ANSWER: No.

40) RFP Section __________ Paragraph _________

Question: Collective Bargaining Agreements - It is assumed that all safety gear, uniforms, etc.

are reimbursed through the government provided CAP CLIN provided by the government. Is that correct?

ANSWER: Items may be purchased through Base Supply or CAP CLIN depending on availability through Base Supply.

41) RFP Section __________ Paragraph 3.1.6.3.1

Question: Physicals required by the government for all Firefighters and security personnel are reimbursed through the government provided CAP CLIN provided by the government. Is that correct?

ANSWER: This requirement shall be billed to the CLIN referencing the PWS paragraph of the requirement.

42) RFP Section ______ Paragraph 3.1.12.3.1

PWS Paragraph: The contractor shall provide dining services for authorized customers, including government personnel and other contractor personnel (including LISC OM&S and other mission support customers).

Other (Specify) Previous answer to question #24 dated 3 July 2013

Question: Will the government provide greater detail regarding the location of the workload data made available in the LISC Bidders Library related to Dining Services? We are unable to find dining services workload information.

ANSWER: Offerors should determine the number of meals per day based on the base population as provided in the bidders library i.e., TDY Lodging and Permanent Party

Housing.

43) RFP Section ______ Paragraph 3.1.12.3.2

PWS Paragraph: The contractor shall charge for meals and lodging in accordance with rates established by the ROS Contracting Officer

Other (Specify) _________________________

Question: Will the government provide a sample weekly menu for the dining services to be offered to its authorized customers, with the number of persons and number of meals served per sitting ?

ANSWER: No sample menu will be provided. Contractors should determine the number of meals per day based on the base population as provided in the bidders library.

44) RFP Section ______ Paragraph ______

Other (Specify) General question regarding Bidders Library information

Question: Does the government plan to update or add to the workload data provided in the LISC

Bidders Library upon release of the next version of the DRFP?

ANSWER: Yes