ROS_RFP_Responses_May_2013.pdf

RANGE OPERATIONS SUPPORT

FA2521-13-R-0005

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph - 3.1.2.6.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Who is responsible for providing semi-annual aircraft live fire training and how is it provided? Also, who pays for the training?

ANSWER: The contractor is responsible for ensuring training is provided. A live fire simulator and training is not available downrange. Live fire simulator and training is available at Patrick AFB when space is available.

2.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph - 3.1.2.7.5

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: The PWS requires confined space rescue, yet the PWS does not address the need for a confined space program. Please add requirement as appropriate.

ANSWER: The system safety plan CDRL A021 will require a Confined Space Program and will be provided for in the revised draft RFP.

3.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph - 3.1.6.3.3.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Could you please specify which NFPA & AF standards?

ANSWER: The implementation of NFPA Standards is covered as per AFI 32-2001, Fire

Emergency Services Program.

4.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.8.1.1.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: There is a reference to a Spill Prevention and Response Plan in the PWS, but there was no reference to any required Hazardous Materials response. Does the government require a

Hazardous Materials Response Plan beyond the Spill Prevention and Response Plan?

ANSWER: Hazardous Material Response will be incorporated in revised draft RFP.

5.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 2.4.3.

Question: Requirements do not specify if maintenance support is required 24/7. Security standards for PL1 and PL2 sites usually require response within 1 hour 24/7 for catastrophic failures (entire system goes down). On-call Technician support would be required on a stand-by basis to support the 24/7 response time if needed. Please add to the PWS if this is a requirement.

ANSWER: See AFI 31-101 provides general response times. The Installation Defense Plan

(IDP) will provide specific response times and will be releasable at contract award.

6.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 2.4.3.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Requirements do not specify what level of security clearances (Top Secret or Secret) are required to gain access to location sites to perform VESS security maintenance. Some sites are located behind TS facility boundaries and will most likely require TS level clearances. Please specify what level of security clearances will be required to gain access to perform maintenance.

ANSWER: An escort will be provided to the ROS contractor within Top Secret boundaries. See DD254.

7.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 5.1.5

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: There is a requirement to maintain CSIR drawings for the 30th SW that falls under heading 5.1.5.3.1, titled (ER Only) The contractor shall maintain, update, and upgrade the

Command, Control, communications, and Computers (C4) System Installation Records (CSIR) drawings. It is recommended to add Western Range to the 5.1.5 header if the contractor is indeed required to manage the electronic CSIR drawings for the 30th SW.

ANSWER: The only requirement for the contractor to maintain CSIR drawings for the

WR is covered under para 5.1.3.6.5. The contractor will only be responsible for maintaining the network drawings.

8.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 1.3.1, 1.3.2

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: In compliance with AFSPC/CC vision of standardization across wings and to drive synergies and efficiencies, we see that the PWS executive summary identified the requirement to operate and maintain the 45 th

Space Wing Geographic Information Management System (GIMS) and Geospatial Information System (GIS) on both the east and west coasts, yet the specific requirements are not identified within the PWS paragraphs. Recommend adding ‘Western

Range’ to paragraph 5.1.5 to align with the objectives identified within the executive summary.

ANSWER: We use GIS but the server is managed and maintained by 30 CES. PWS has been updated to reflect operation and maintenance of the GIMS and GIS database.

9.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 5.1.3.16.3.

Question: The Government States in the ROS PWS that “For AAF & AAAS the contractor shall maintain cable plant records, including creation of initial drawings, for all communications and information cables, termination equipment, and end-item equipment in GIMS. NOTE: These records include, for example, central office and terminal building telephone plant-in-place records, outside plant records, premise wiring records, and records of cable assignments.” At present there are NO central office, terminal building telephone plant-in-place records, premise wiring records (ICP) or records of cable assignments in GIMS for AAF or AAAS. The only data currently available in GIMS for downrange is the OCP manhole locations and OCP comm path locations. Is it the government’s intention that the contractor is responsible for converting the existing legacy CSIR and other communication system drawings currently in different formats into the GIMS system?

ANSWER: Yes, the contractor is responsible for converting the existing legacy CSIR and other communication system drawings currently in different formats (Visio, AutoCAD, PDF, JPEG, TIFF) into the GIMS geospatial system.

10.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 5.1.5., 5.1.5.1.1

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: The Government states that for the “ER Only, the contractor shall maintain, update, and upgrade the Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) System Installation

Records (CSIR) drawings. The contractor shall create and/or update network, telephone (except

PAFB), inside and outside plant drawings in the applicable government-provided electronic system for any new work performed after contract start.” …..Is it the government’s intent for the contractor to provide (C4) CSIR management and record documentation for all ER installations

(CCAFS, PAFB and all annexes with the exception of the telephone system at PAFB) in the

GIMS system? Also, does the government intend for the contractor to convert all existing legacy

C4 CSIR records not currently in GIMS?

ANSWER: Yes, the contractor will provide (C4) CSIR management support to 45SW

GIMS Manager and record documentation for all new ER installations (MOB - PAFB and

GSUs - CCAFS, ANT, ASC, etc.) all annexes with the exception of the telephone system at

PAFB) in the GIMS geospatial system. The contractor will also convert all existing legacy

C4 CSIR records not currently in GIMS geospatial system and other communication system drawings currently in different formats (Visio, AutoCad ) into the GIMS geospatial system.

11.) RFP Section – Previous Q&A Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – N/A

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: We interpret your previous answer to the cost of using the government contracted channel flight and government contracted vessel, to Ascension and Antigua, to mean that any material and supplies shipped on the flight or ship or contractor personnel traveling on the flight will be paid for by the government and thus will not to be included in our cost proposal. Is this a correct interpretation?

ANSWER: This is a correct interpretation. The government will provide an estimated allowance value in the bidders library prior to final RFP. Any proposed commercial travel in addition to the estimated allowance will be at the cost of the contractor.

12.) RFP Section – Previous Q&A PWS Paragraph – N/A

Question: With regards to LISC OM&S personnel down range, does ROS pay for their food / lodging / vehicles / fuel / etc? If yes, what is the work load to be expected?

ANSWER: ROS will pay for all DoD government civilians and DoD contractors supporting the LISC OM&S contract travelling down range. Maximum permanent lodging workload factors will be provided in the bidder’s library.

13.) RFP Section - FA2521-13-R-0005 (Sections A through M) Paragraph - N/A

PWS Paragraph - N/A

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Section M requires data on responding to environmental mishaps (8.2.3.4), yet we do not see any requirements in the PWS for this capability.

ANSWER: Please see new draft upon release.

14.) RFP Section - FA2521-13-R-0005 (Sections A through M) Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – FA2521-13-R-0005 (Sections A through M)

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Section L – 8.2.1.4 speaks to Prescription administration and dispensation, yet the

PWS does not address this area. Will we see the appropriate tasks in the PWS?

15.) RFP Section - FA2521-13-R-0005 (Sections A through M) Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph - N/A

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Section M-3.2.2.1 describes the evaluation of unique configurations to determine impact, implements and deconflicts updates, determines cause of anomalies during updates, and restores configurations after anomalies, but they are not mentioned in section L nor in the PWS.

Will we see the appropriate tasks and instructions criteria in the PWS and Section L?

16.) RFP Section - FA2521-13-R-0005 (Sections A through M) Paragraph – N/A

Question: Section L (8.2.2.3) and Section M(3.2.2.3) discuss complying with applicable TOs and

AFNETOPS checklists and Org and staffing the O&M of telephone voice and aural warning systems, yet the PWS does not address these items. Will we see the appropriate tasks in the

PWS?

17.) RFP Section - FA2521-13-R-0005 (Sections A through M) Paragraph – N/A

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Section L(8.2.2.6) and M(3.2.2.5) mention performing continuous monitoring of range systems, defending Info systems and networks, and awareness of emerging threats, yet the PWS does not address these items. Will we see the appropriate tasks in the PWS?

18.) RFP Section - FA2521-13-R-0005 (Sections A through M) Paragraph – N/A

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Some areas in M are missing corresponding areas in section L. Specifically, M

(3.2.3.1) regarding access to corp leadership, PM authority, accountability, responsibility, and tools to provide gov insight, are missing in section L. Will we see the appropriate instructions in

Section L?

19.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.7.4.1.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: What supplies/materials are not appropriate for travel on ATI and/or cargo ship that must be delivered via other means? In other words, what items does the ERTS contractor deliver to the islands via means other than the government procured ship and aircraft?

ANSWER: Alcohol for consumption shall be shipped commercially to Antigua and may be shipped on the government contracted vessel to Ascension through a contractor reimbursable Transportation Account Code (TAC). The shipping cost shall be paid for by club revenue and shall not be directly changed to the contract. As a reminder, clubs are run on a no profit no-loss basis.

20.) RFP Section - Paragraph – N/A

Question: What is the frequency of the supply ship to Ascension and to Antigua?

ANSWER: 5 shipments per year.

21.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.8.1.15.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Are there any HAZMAT recycling options on the islands vice transporting it back to

CONUS?

ANSWER: No.

22.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.13.5.

Question: What is the status of the existing preventative maintenance program.

ANSWER: Will be provided via the MAXIMO reports to be posted to the bidder’s library.

23.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 4.1.5.2

Question: What is the health and status of the current vehicle fleet?

ANSWER: Vehicle status is provided on Data reports that are posted on bidder’s library.

24.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.13.5.7.

Question: What is the status of corrosion control program?

ANSWER: Corrosion control is current as of April 2013.

25.) RFP Section - Paragraph – N/A

Question: Will we see a list of current vendors?

ANSWER: No.

26.) RFP Section - Paragraph – N/A

Question: Do we have the freedom to utilize our own selected vendors over the ones used by the incumbent contractor if we can negotiate lower costs. Same question applies to petroleum. Can we use any vendor we select?

ANSWER: Besides required sources such as for fuel and AFWAY mandated purchases, it is up to the Offeror to choose its vendors.

27.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.8.2.2. / 3.1.8.7.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Please provide copies of last three years of ECAMP, ATSEP, and IG inspections as well as AF Audit reports on current contracts

ANSWER: IG inspections and ATSEP will not be provided. The ECAMP will be provided to the Bidders Library.

28.) RFP Section – N/A Paragraph – N/A

Question: What is the current cargo and pax tariff for ship and air transport?

ANSWER: Tariffs vary and are paid for by the government and are not the responsibility of the contractor.

29.) RFP Section – N/A Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.11.3.1.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: PWS item states “The contractor shall perform construction management for all 45SW procured contracts as well as those procured by mission partners and other government agencies.

Workload 3-5 is projects/year.” Which sites in the area of responsibility of ROS will these three to five projects per year be allocated?

ANSWER: Antigua and Ascension.

30.) RFP Section – Bidders’ Library Paragraph – N/A

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: What are the labor rates for Ascension? We could not locate that information in any current bidder’s library reference.

ANSWER: There are no established union/SCA labor rates for Ascension.

31.) RFP Section – N/A Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 4.1.2.8.1.

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: PWS 4.1.2.8.1 identifies work required at PPAFS and JDMTA for individual equipment custodians (first indication of work required at these sites (check Dan), is this correct?). Will the contractor perform other PWS tasks at PPAFS and JDMTA?

ANSWER: This PWS reference is only for AFEMS accountability. The only other work for JDMTA is for Public Address and Aural Warning at 5.1.7. There are no other requirements for PPAFS. (Pillar Point AF Station – WR)

32.) RFP Section – Section M Paragraph – 2.1 (a)

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Section M-2.1(a) refers to a CLIN 0006 which is not found in the CLIN list. We believe this should be 0600.

33.) RFP Section – Section M Paragraph – 2.2

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Section M-2.2 Price Evaluation. States “the price evaluation will document the reasonableness of the proposed total evaluated price.” Should it say, ”will document the reasonableness and realism of the proposed total evaluated price”…?

34.) RFP Section – Section M Paragraph – 3.2

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Section M-3.2 references “an acceptable level of risk” required in all approaches of the proposal. Could the government provide its explanation of “acceptable level of risk”?

ANSWER: An “acceptable level of risk” is in reference to the Offeror’s proposed solution and will be based on a subjective assessment by the government.

35.) RFP Section – N/A Paragraph – N/A

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Given the recent cuts identified in response to sequestration, are there any anticipated impacts to the ROS acquisition?

ANSWER: Impacts are unknown at this time.

36.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph –

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Does ‘buy U.S.’ apply or will we have freedom to seek other cost saving opportunities?

ANSWER: Buy America clause is not in the RFP.

37.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 4.1.3.1.2

Question: We read that the British will eliminate distribution of unleaded fuel to AAAF NLT

2020. What is the estimated date in which the British will cease supplying petroleum to

Ascension? And what restrictions exist on providing petroleum to Ascension and Antigua?

ANSWER: Reference the MOU Between DoD and Minister of Defense, Great Britain (posted on Bidders Library). The elimination of unleaded (ULGAS) is addressed in the notes section of the referenced MOU and at that time all equipment would operate on diesel by April 2020. In accordance with the same MOU, the US has the responsibility of purchasing fuel from the UK on an as-needed basis.

38.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 2.6.3.4

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Is it a requirement of the ROS contractor to operate and maintain the WRNSC and to do that 24/7? Or is this paragraph a comment and not a requirement?

ANSWER: It is a comment and not a requirement of the ROS contractor.

39.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 2.6.5.6 – 2.6.5.10

Question: Will the incumbent contractor provide this data to the wining ROS contractor?

ANSWER: This is a phase-out requirement and will be the responsibility of the wining

ROS contractor.

40.) RFP Section - Attachment 1 Paragraph – N/A

PWS Paragraph – 3.1.2.8.3.1

Other (Specify) - N/A

Question: Please identify the number, size, and type of existing fire extinguishers the contractor will be responsible to maintain.

ANSWER: Will be provided in bidder’s library once available.

41.) RFP Section: Section I, L, and M Paragraph: FAR 52.222-46, L-7.6, and M-2.3

PWS Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: The requirement to evaluate Professional Employee Compensation packages should not be applicable to ROS as the preponderance of employees, likely more than 90%, will be covered by SCA Wage Determinations or Collective Bargaining Agreements and therefore, does not constitute a significant number of employees warranting evaluation of their compensation package. Will this evaluation factor and requirement for submission be deleted from this solicitation?

42.) RFP Section: Section I Paragraph: FAR 52.230-2 and 52.230-6

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: The ROS solicitation is a small business set-aside. Cost Accounting Standards are not applicable to small businesses. Will these clauses be deleted from this solicitation?

ANSWER: Yes.

43.) RFP Section: Section I Paragraph: DFARS 252.215-7002

Other (Specify): N/A

The ROS solicitation is a small business set-aside. This DFARS clause is not applicable to small businesses. Will this clause be deleted from this solicitation?

44.) RFP Section: Section I Paragraph: DFARS 252.242-7005, 252.242-7006, 252.244-7001, and 252.245-7003

PWS Paragraph: N/A

Other (Specify): N/A

The ROS solicitation is a small business set-aside. These DFARS clauses are not applicable to small businesses. Will these clauses be deleted from this solicitation?

45.) RFP Section: Section L Paragraph: L-1

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: L-1 references Volume VI but there are only 4 volumes required, Volumes I-

IV. Should the reference be to Volume IV rather than VI?

46.) RFP Section: Section L Paragraph: L-7.1.2

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: The ROS solicitation is a small business set-aside. A standard estimating system is not required for a small business. Will information required for a standard estimating system be deleted from this solicitation?

47.) RFP Section: Section L Paragraph: L-8.2.3

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: The ROS solicitation is primarily FFP and will be awarded based on price competition. Will the Government please provide clarification on why BOEs are required to be submitted for evaluation? Additionally, there is a reference to Volume V in this

Subfactor, however, there is no Volume V? Will the Government please provide clarification?

ANSWER: BOEs are required to establish consistencies between the price/cost and technical volumes. Volume numbering has been corrected.

48.) RFP Section: Section M Paragraph: M-2

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: The ROS solicitation does not indicate how CLIN 0007, Phase-Out, will be evaluated. Will the Government please provide clarification?

ANSWER: Phase-out will not be evaluated during contract award.

49.) RFP Section: Section M Paragraph: M-3.2.3.2

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: The ROS solicitation is primarily FFP and will be awarded based on price competition. Will the Government please provide clarification on why BOEs are required to be submitted for evaluation?

ANSWER: To establish consistencies.

50.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.1.5.2.1 and 2.1.5.2.5

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.1.5.2.1 States that the contractors QMS must meet the intent of ISO

9001 but paragraph 2.1.5.2.5 states that the QMS must meet the intent of ISO AS9100. Is it the Government’s intent that the QMS meet the intent of both standards?

ANSWER: ISO 9001 is the correct standard. PWS corrected.

51.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.1.5.3.1

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.1.5.3.1 is tied to the wrong CDRL (A026 – Continuity Management

Plan). Please provide clarification on which CDRL this paragraph should reference.

ANSWER: Corrected. Please see new draft upon release.

52.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.2.3

Question: Paragraph 2.2.3 requires the delivery of a Contract Funds Status Report (CDRL

A012). A Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) is not typically required for a fixed-price contract. Please provide clarification on this deliverable requirement.

ANSWER: CDRL will be used for Government planning purposes.

53.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.3.2.7.1 (second sub-paragraph)

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.3.2.7.1 (second sub-paragraph) appears to define a CDRL with annual update requirements, but no CDRL number is assigned. Will the government please provide the corresponding CDRL number and requirements for the CDRL?

54.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.3.2.7.2

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.3.2.7.2 appears to define a CDRL but no CDRL number is assigned.

Will the government please provide the corresponding CDRL number and requirements for the CDRL?

55.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.5.1.6.1

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.5.1.6.1 appears to define a CDRL but no CDRL number is assigned.

56.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.6.1 and 2.6.1.3

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.6.1 and 2.6.1.3 both defined a CDRL for a System Safety Program

Plan (CDRL A021) and a Downrange Base Operations Services (DBOS) Safety Plan (CDRL

A019). These plans appear to overlap. Will the Government please provide clarification on the requirements for these two plans?

57.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.7.1.54.1

Question: Paragraph 2.7.1.54.1 appears to define a CDRL but no CDRL number is assigned.

58.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.8.4.3.3

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.8.4.3.3 states that the contractor shall execute a Government-approved phase-in transition plan but there is no deliverable for a Transition Plan. Will the government please provide the corresponding CDRL number for the Transition Plan?

ANSWER: There will be no CDRL for phase-in.

59.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 2.8.5.2

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 2.8.5.2 requires the development and implementation of a Phase-Out

Transition Plan, but there is no deliverable for a Phase-Out Plan. Will the government please provide the corresponding CDRL number for the Transition Plan?

ANSWER: There is no CDRL for phase-out.

60.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 4.1.1

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 4.1.1 calls out CDRL 102, however there is no CDRL 102 identified in

Attachment 7.1 Will the government please provide clarification in Attachment 7.1 for this

CDRL requirement?

61.) RFP Section: Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph: N/A

PWS Paragraph: 4.1.22.1.2

Other (Specify): N/A

Question: Paragraph 4.1.22.1.2 states that the contractor will complete the diesel transition by 2020. Since the vehicles are Government Furnished Property (GFP), isn’t this requirement subject to funding availability?

ANSWER: Updates will be managed through the CAP CLIN when funding becomes available.

62.) RFP Section L Paragraph L-7.13

PWS Paragraph ___________

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Section L-7.13 specifically excludes food purchases from the Contractor

Acquired Property (CAP) CLIN. Does the government intend for the ROS contractor to procure food through SBSS or is it to be included in our fixed priced CLINS for DBOS at

Antigua and Ascension?

ANSWER: Food should be priced amongst the FFP CLINs for Antigua and Ascension.

63.) RFP Section L Paragraph L-8.2.1.8

PWS Paragraph ___________

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Draft PWS Version 4.1 does not include a PWS requirement for Dining Services as the previous PWS did. Has this requirement been completely removed from the scope for the ROS Contractor? Draft RFP Section L-8.2.1.8 asks the offeror to describe their approach for providing dining services in accordance with the PWS, even though there is no

PWS requirement.

ANSWER: Dining services have been included. Please see new draft upon release.

64.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 4.1.2.2.6

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: PWS 4.1.2.2.6 states “The contractor shall provide to the COR a report of NMCS and PMCS assets requisitioned outside of the standard AF-approved supply system.”

Is the report monthly, quarterly or upon every requisition?

ANSWER: Report is due monthly IAW CDRL A053.

65.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 1.1&1.3.1

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Is there a reason why the ROS executive Summary (1.1) does not include the descriptive term “administrative” for non-mission support communications identified in the

LISC OMS executive summary? If there is a reason, please clarify the difference.

ANSWER: ROS mission support communications include administrative communications that ROS is responsible for.

66.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph 1.3.1

Other (Specify) ___________________________

Question: Is it the intent for the ROS contractor to perform all aspects of COMSEC at

AAAF and AAS identified in PWS 1.3.1 or just additional aspects of COMSEC not being performed at CCAFS?

Will the ROS contractor be responsible as the COMSEC account custodian or just CRO and

SVRO COMSEC aspects?

ANSWER: Please refer to PWS Section 5.1 for detailed COMSEC requirements.

67.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph

Other (Specify) GIMS and GIS clarification

Question: Are the GIMS and GIS systems both located on the ER and WR?

ANSWER: Clarification has been updated in forthcoming PWS.

68.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph

Other (Specify): General Question

Question: Who will be responsible to provide documentation changes when the ROS modifications change SMC Configuration Managed items?

ANSWER: ROS will provide all documentation changes for any impacts to LTRS CI

Tree.

69.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 2.4.1.4 and 2.4.1.5

Other (Specify):

Question: Reference PWS 2.4.1.4 and 2.4.1.5: Are Escort services required for all LISC areas or just areas under LISC ROS control?

ANSWER: Only areas under ROS control.

70.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.2.4.1 through 5.1.2.4.4

Other (Specify):

Question: Can the Gov’t clarify the requirements for CIPS/WOMS/REMEDY/RS-1320 since it appears there are many exclusions to the requirements identified in PWS 5.1.2.4.2 in addition to IMDS requirements related to mission support communication and mission communication related maintenance records.

a. Are voice and video transmission checks limited to non-mission support and mission support communication on the ER?

71.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.2.1

Other (Specify):

Question: Please clarify PWS 5.1.2.1 “maintain, and, IT Network”

72.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.3.4

Question: Assuming the 45 SW CITS networks are currently operational, will the

Government identify the scope of the design and when the network is expected to change?

a. Is this related to the MEN project?

b. Can the Government clarify how the ROS contractor is design spares?

ANSWER: Propose only on current requirements not anticipated/future requirements.

73.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.3.5

Other (Specify):

Question: Please clarify the scope of this paragraph:

a. Is database activity limited to database services for infrastructure and application services within the ROSC AOR?

b. Are PWS 5.1.3.5 and 5.1.3.6 related in any way? Subparagraphs of 5.1.3.6 seem to include work that goes beyond just distributed databases.

ANSWER: Yes, Please see new draft upon release.

74.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.3.6

Question: Reference PWS 5.1.3.6: Are the activities required found in PWS 5.1.3.5?

ANSWER: No, two separate requirements.

75.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.3.16.2

Other (Specify):

Question: Is the ROS contractor also responsible for non-mission support inside-outside plant at AAF and AAAS?

ANSWER: Yes, for mission support and administrative communications within ROS area of responsibility.

76.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.3.6.7 & 5.1.11.2

Other (Specify):

Question: The requirement states that the contractor shall use AIM for tracking IT equipment and for LMR equipment. Will contractor be provided access to this system?

What ITE equipment is required to be entered into AIM? What LMR equipment (handhelds, base stations) is required to be maintained in AIM?

ANSWER: No, the contractor will coordinate with the BECO to verify IT and LMR inventories.

77.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.3.16.3.1

Other (Specify):

Question: Is the ROS contractor responsible for documentation changes when mission related floor plans or rack elevation drawing is affected for SMC CM managed documentation?

ANSWER: The ROS contractor is responsible for the Geobase drawing database and management of the BIGs.

78.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.3.16.3.3

Other (Specify):

Question: Will the ROS contractor have editor writes to the CLRC database under configuration control by the LISC OMS contractor?

79.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.4.1

Other (Specify):

Question: Please clarify ROS Telephone system requirements? The current OM&S PWS and related property documentation identified NORTEL telephone switching systems and the current ROS property database does not identify the CCAFS NORTEL telephone switches.

a. PWS 5.1.4.1 (Task e.) Is the ROS contractor responsible for “all” circuits routed through communication huts and related facilities at all locations except PAFB or is the responsibility only related to services connected to telephone systems?

b. General: Recommend breaking this requirement down to geographic location using demarcation definition and verifying if at CCAFS you want the ROS contractor to perform circuit routing through inside and outside cable plant for anything (exclude Fire, intrusion, duress alarms that do not use dial tone) except connections to the telephone switches.

ANSWER: Please see new draft upon release. Demarcation will be posted to the bidder’s library.

80.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.4.2.2

Other (Specify):

Question: Will the ROS contractor be required to maintain System warranty constraints for modifications by contracting certified System vendors to perform modifications or is the

ROS contractor required to certify employees to Vendor standards to perform installation and modifications to Telephone Systems?

ANSWER: Follow requirements specified in PWS.

81.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.4.2.3

Question: Does equipment include the Telephone switches?

82.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.4.2.3.4

Other (Specify):

Question: Due to the ambiguity between OMS and ROS, is the requirement only for telephone voice distribution systems?

83.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.4.2.3.5

Other (Specify):

Question: Will the ROS contractor be responsible for all telephone end instruments or have the authority to obtain appropriate user Telephone Control Officers to assist in meeting the requirement for accountability?

84.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.5.1.1.1

Other (Specify):

Question: What type of outside cable plant modifications and records do expect the ROS contractor to perform at CCAFS since the OMS contractor appears to have all outside cable plant requirements at CCAFS?

ANSWER: None, except for telephone, PA/ aural warning, and CCTDS IAW PWS.

85.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.5.1.1.1

Other (Specify):

Question: Please clarify who is responsible for updating the CLRC database record at

CCAFS (ROS or OMS). Will ROS and OMS both have editor privileges to shared circuit line record cards involving mission communication services?

ANSWER: OM&S with the coordination of the ROS contractor in their AOR.

86.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.5.1.3.1

Question: Who is the GIMS PM?

ANSWER: Eastern Range GIMS PM is 45 SCS

87.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph: 5.1.7.2

Other (Specify):

Question: Who is responsible for the removal of the supporting equipment that routes or conditions the signal going to the speaker or microphone?

ANSWER: ROS

88.) RFP Paragraph

PWS Paragraph:

Other (Specify): General question regarding telephone data lines

Question: Who is responsible to submit and or approve telephone data lines for the Peterson

AFB Voice Protection Service?

ANSWER: 45SCS submits Voice Protection Services request to INOSC (Peterson

AFB).