RFP Question and Response List Nov 25 2019.pdf

QUESTION and RESPONSES Instrumentation Range Support Program (IRSP III)

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

# RFP Question REF Section Government Response Amendment POSTED

1 The past performance relevancy table in the Final RFP states "Present/past performance efforts must be at or above a total annual contract value of $20M" for all levels of relevancy. Please confirm it was your intent to eliminate the gradient in this past performance relevance criteria. This change could be viewed as effectively restricting competition.

Section M Table 2.3.1.2.

Nov 12, 2019: The relevancy table in the final RFP is correct as posted; the dollar threshold scaling was removed for the final RFP. Given the magnitude of the contract ceiling and annual workload, the government decided that a $20M contract threshold was a more reasonable threshold than what was in the draft RFP.

Not Required 11/15/2019

2 Given the incumbent's page Phase-Out plan is nearly 30 pages, it is not reasonable to expect offerors to provide both a Phase-In and Phase-Out plan as well as cover the other technical volume requirements within a 60 page maximum. Please confirm the Phase-In/Phase-Out plans are excluded from page count.

Att Section L, para

2.1 and 2.1.1.2.

Nov 12, 2019: The Phase-out plan and Phase-in plan are not included in the page count but should be provided with Technical Volume I.

Amendment Required: to

Section L 1.3.3.1, Table 1.3, and Para.

2.1. To

exclude Phase- In and Phase-

Out

Amend 1 11/15/19

3 Please confirm the CLIN X008 FFP plug amounts are inclusive of the offeror's applicable material/handling and G&A burdens.

Att L-11 Tab CLIN X0008

Nov 12, 2019: The $2M plug number is burdened. Additionally, row 1 on CLIN 008 has a typo. The plug number is inclusive of the government's estimated indirect rates, based on market analysis. Offerors do not have to add any additional indirects to the plug number. No action is required on the offeror's part.

Amendment Required:

Updated

Workbook on

CLIN X008

heading to read "8.b

Overhauls"

Amend 1 11/15/19

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

4 Previously the workbook instructions stated the use of the L-07 sample to assist completing this section.

However, the final RFP workbook instructs the offeror to "price this section based on the totality of the requirement as stated in SOW paragraph 3.3.3" and L-07 states the sample "does not apply to pricing...." Please provide Test and Specialized Equipment workload data for pricing since L-07 sample does not apply.

Att L-11 Tab CLIN X0003c

Nov 13, 2019: A plug number was added for CLIN X003c.

Second Amendment

Required: See Amendment 2

11/25/2019

5 Par 2.1.2.1 requires estimated lead times for delivery of the sample items identified in Attachment L-07. If an item is not in IRSP stock, the lead time can vary depending on what is required for replenishment (i.e. -order from a supplier, find a suitable substitute, or re-manufacture/fabrication). Is this requirement intended to ask for lead time for procurement assuming it's an available part? Please clarify.

Section L-2 para

2.1.2.1 and SOW 4.1.1

Nov 12, 2019: The requirement is to describe how you will procure the sample parts listed in Attachment L-07. ie steps, sourcing, plans for utilizing personnel, and leadtime for contracting action. Additionally, offerors are to provide estimated lead time for delivery of items within the sample. Not Required 11/15/2019

6 There is an inconsistency between the Attachment L-06 scenario for support at PMRF and the DD254.

Attachment L-06 states personnel with TS clearances may be required at PMRF however, Block 9 in the DD254 states "…work at Las Vegas, NV range requires TS clearance; all other ranges require a SECRET clearance."

Please clarify if PMRF support requires TS clearances.

Atta L-06 and

DD254

Nov 12, 2019: PMRF support does not require a TS clearance. L- 06 scenario for PMRF listed the clearance as an assumption for the sample only.

Support at Las Vegas Nevada requires a TS. Other ranges may require a TS depending on mission requirements. Generally a secret clearance is required.

Not Required 11/15/2019

7 Please clarify if the items listed under fabrication are Range specific

Att L-07 Page 4 Nov 12, 2019: For clarity, range specific means a specific range may have a requirement and is funding that requirement per an individual delivery order. A non-range specific means the over-arching IRSP III program is responsible for the cost and is contracted through the program delivery order.

Amendment Required: L- 07 Pages 2-4 will have heading revised.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

8 Attachment L states "if you have reached an agreement with DCAA on use of Forward Pricing Rates Agreement (FPRA), identify the agreement, include a copy, and describe its nature." Is it acceptable for an offerror to provide their DCAA approved Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR) and Forward Pricing Rate Proposal in lieu of the FPRA?

Section L para 2.4.1.1.

Nov 12, 2019: Yes, FPRR and FPRA are acceptable. Amendment Required:

Section L

2.4.1.1 will be revised to include the FPRR and the

FPRA.

Amend 1 11/15/19

9 Please provide additional guidance on Table 2.4.2 Contract Labor Rates Listing. Does the Government anticipate the offeror to complete the table with a Total Percentage of the indirect rates or a total in Dollars value in column "indirects"? In addition, please confirm the Contract Labor Rates Listing table should include the Subcontractor fully burdened rates?

Section L para 2.4.2

Nov 12, 2019: Indirects listed as percentages for each applicable indirects. (ie Overhead, fringe, G&A, etc.)

The labor rates listing should not include the subcontractor rates

Not Required 11/15/2019

10 The response to to question 101 states "The current depot facility has ceiling cranes that are required for IRSP work." How may ceiling cranes are required for IRSP work in the depot and what are the specifications for each? Because if they are required, will the Gov't be providing these as GFP/GFE?

Master Question List

Nov 12, 2019: The response to question 101 could have been more clear. The response should read, "Contractors have the flexibility to choose how they orient their facilities. The current depot facility has contractor owned ceiling crane(s). The Government is not mandating the use of a ceiling crane for IRSP work."

Not Required 11/15/2019

11 Delivery Order Performance Period (first paragraph) and Delivery Order Procedures in para 2.1 has the phase-in ordering period as shown as Jul 1 2019-Dec 31, 2019 should this reference the year 2020.

Section H Nov 12, 2019: The correct date should read Jul 1, 2020 - Dec 31, 2020.

Amendment Required:

Dates in

Section H corrected.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

12 Proposal Format and Structure: Each volume of the electronic proposal shall be in its own subdirectory on the CD-ROM, sequentially labeled Volume 1 through Volume 5. The requested present and past performance information shall be provided in a separate volume (i.e.

3-ring binder) labeled “Volume III – Past Performance”.

Offerors shall provide the Past Performance Volume AT LEAST 14 Calendar DAYS prior to the proposal closing date/time. Does the Government want CD-ROMs provided with the Past Performance submission (25 Nov 19), or only when the final submission of the proposal is due on 9 Dec 19?

Section L L.1.3.4.4.

and L 2.3

Nov 12, 2019: CD Rom is to be provided for both the early submission and the final submission.

Amendment Required:

Section L Para

2.3. and

Table 1.3.

Amend 1 11/15/19

13 All cost or pricing data shall be addressed ONLY in the Cost/Price Proposal and Administrative Documents Volumes. Table 1.3 requests all electronic copies of the volumes for submission be included on the same CD as Volume 1. Does the government want the Volume 4 and Volume 5 on the same CD as the technical submission?

Section L 1.3.3.2. Nov 12, 2019: Yes if possible. However, should the volume IV content exceed the size limitation of the CD ROM, a separate CD ROM (separately labled Vol 4) may be submitted.

Amendment Required:

Section L- Table 1.3

Amend 1 11/15/19

14 Item 3 in the list refers to the Cross Reference Matrix. Is this the same thing as Attachment L-12: Compliance Matrix? If yes, does the government just want the Volume 1 Data in this Cross Reference Matrix and is it excluded from the total page count of 60?

Section L 2.1.a(3) and Compliance Matrix

Nov 12, 2019: No, The Cross Reference Matrix is different than the Compliance Matrix.

The Complianace Matrix is a tool used to ensure that offerors address all necessary requirements and used by the government to direct us to where the information is addressed.

The Cross Reference Matrix is used by Offerors when information that should be found within a specific volume is actually addressed in a different volume. Cross Referencing should be minimally used and applies to ALL volumes.

Amendment Required:

Section L, page 6, para 1.3.3.3 updated title to read Cross Reference Matrix.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

15 Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, table of contents, blank tab dividers, glossaries/acronym lists. Does the reference to cover page refer to the first page on the inside of the binder (with appropriate RFP information & disclosure)?

Section L 1.3.3.1 Nov 12, 2019: Yes, The cover page is the first page on the inside of the binder.

Not Required 11/15/2019

16 A cover sheet should be bound in each book, clearly marked as to volume number, title, copy number, solicitation identification, and the offeror's name. Does the reference to cover sheet refer to the page on the outside front, spine, and/or back of a binder?

Section L 1.3.3.8 Nov 12, 2019: No, the outside spine and back of binder are not within the count.

Not Required 11/15/2019

17 Will the government allow formatting of workbook to match the Section L, page size of 11x17 and font requirement of 10 pt. Arial? (workbook is currently formatted for 8.5x14 does not fit securely in a standard three ring binder)

Att L-11 Nov 12, 2019: Yes, 11X17 page size is addressed in the Workbook Instructions. Font requirement shall not be less then 10 pt Arial. The workbook can be formatted to 11X17.

Not Required 11/15/2019

18 The answer to question 36 from the draft RFP states that Proposals/budgetary estimates should be bid under the Program Management CLIN. Attachment L-11 TEP Cost Workbook instruction 5 on the CLIN X001 Tab state “Price this section based on the totality of the requirement as stated in SOW paragraph 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3 for each fiscal year. In the final RFP, SOW paragraph 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3 do not include the proposal/budgetary requirement. Where are offerors to include costs to respond to proposal/budgetary for task order requests? Will the government update the SOW to address this requirement?

Section L Para 2.4. Nov 12, 2019: The SOW paragraph 3.1.4 was added for information on Proposal/Budgetary Estimates. CLIN X001 was also added to para 6.0 and 7.0.

Amendment Required:

SOW updated and CLIN X001 updated in cost workbook.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

19 The answer to question 88 from the draft RFP states that all Program Management activities are to be included in CLIN X001 Program Management.

Attachment L-11 TEP Cost Workbook instruction 5 on the CLIN X001 Tab state “Price this section based on the totality of the requirement as stated in SOW paragraph 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3 for each fiscal year. In the final RFP, SOW paragraph 3.1, 3.1.1, 3.1.2, and 3.1.3 only address the Program Status CDRL, the Range Manager’s Handbook, and Government Records. Are offerors to provide cost for all Program Management activities associated with the RFP to include Contract Management, Financial Reporting, CDRL Reporting, Program Management, etc.? If yes, will the government update the SOW?

Section L 2.4. Att L-

Nov 12, 2019: For CLIN X001, the Cost Workbook instructions were updated to include all referenced SOW paragraphs 3.1.4, 6.0, and 7.0 included in CLIN X001.

Amendment Required:

Cost Workbook

Instructions on CLIN X001.

SOW updated

Amend 1 11/15/19

20 Section L paragraph 2.4.1.1 states “Within the Government provided Cost/Price workbook (Attachment L-11), include workbook tabs which demonstrate the overall development and composition of each indirect burden.

• Is the Government looking for the actual costs which make up the indirect burden and the associated base or just the types of costs included in the rate?

• If an offeror has a current Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) is this information required?

Section L 2.4.1.1.

Att L-11

Nov 12, 2019: The government is looking for the actual costs which make up the indirect burden and the associated base in order to validate the rate.

An offeror who proposes to use rates from an FPRA should provide the backup data from the FPRA.

Not Required 11/15/2019

21 FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference in both sections include FAR 52.215-17 Waiver of Facilities Capital Cost of Money, and FAR 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money. Clause 52.215-17 – states do not price FCCM and Clause 52.215-16 – is the clause inserted to bid

FCCM.

Will the Government please clarify which clause is to be used?

RFP Section I Nov 12, 2019: Both clauses are appropriate for proposal use.

Please refer to the FAR clause body and clause prescriptions.

Based on what the offeror proposes, one clause will drop out at award.

Not Required 11/15/2019

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

22 One copy of the SF 33 requires original signature, considering the subsequent awarded contract will bear original signature, would an electronic signature suffice?

Section L Para 2 and L 2.5.1

Nov 12, 2019: FAR 4.502(d) allows for acceptance of electronic signatures. Electronic signatures will be allowed on this contract.

Amendment:

Section L Para

2.5.1.

Amend 1 11/15/19

23 The instructions in the Cost Workbook for CLIN 7.a. #6 asks offerors to use "Workload Indicators: See Attachment L-01, pages 19-25. Should the reference to Attachment L-01 state pages 5-11 vs. 19-25, allowing offerors to propose the number of manweeks shown in the tables on pages 5-11?

Att L-01 Nov 12, 2019: The Instructions for CLIN 7a, #6 will be changed to read, "Workload Indicators: See Attachment L-01"

Amendment Required:

Cost workbook updated instructions to remove references to page numbers.

Amend 1 11/15/19

24 SOW 4.4 states "The support contractor will propose system modifications all-inclusive of material acquisition, remanufacture/fabrication, labor, transportation, travel, and ODCs associated with the effort."

Is the plug number in the TEP workbook for CLIN X009 inclusive of all elements included in SOW 4.4, if yes instruction #8 in the cost worksheet (CLIN X009) needs to be removed.

Att L-11 Nov 12, 2019: The workbook CLIN X009 is correct. The SOW has been updated to clarify.

Amendment Required:

SOW was updated.

Amend 1 11/15/19

25 Does the annual contract value relevancy threshold of $20M apply to small businesses identified as major subcontractors providing past performance or would the threshold be based on the percentage of the effort they will provide (e.g., 10% of the effort to equal $2 million annually)?

Att Section M Para

2.3.1.2. and Table 2.3.1.2.

Nov 12, 2019: The annual contract value threshold of $20M applies to all citations.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

26 In determining the Relevancy Assessment rating, will the Government use a cumulative rating averaged on the number of past performance references provided or the highest rating for all contracts? In other words, if four references are determined to be "Very Relevant", three are "Relevant", and three are "Somewhat Relevant" would the overall rating be "Very Relevant" or "Relevant."

Att Section M 2.3.1

Nov 12, 2019: The government is not using an averaged cumulative rating for assessing relevancy.

Not Required 11/15/2019

27 Attachment L-06 lists the only location for the AN/FPS- 134 as Naval Communication Station Harold E. Holt, Exmouth, West Australia. However, the same attachment lists a "0.134ROSA" at Patrick AFB. The attachment does not indicate a location within 45th Space Wing for the AN/FPS-134. Will the Government please clarify if Kennedy Space Center, Patrick AFB, Exmouth, or another location is the correct reference for the AN/FPS-134?

Att L-06 Ref AN/MPS-39 and

AN/FPS-134

Nov 12, 2019 (PMD): Attachment 7 under the 45th Space Wing should reflect FPS-134 vs. FPQ-134.

Amendment Required:

Attachment 7 updated to reflect FPS-

134.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

28 Attachment L-01 states: Engineering Support: This action will be handled according to SOW paragraph 4.2.1 Engineering and is calculated using manweeks. A manweek for US ranges is based on 56 direct labor hours - 40 work-performance hours and 16 hours for travel time to and from the requesting site. A manweek for FMS ranges is based on 72 direct labor hours - 40 work-performance hours and 32 hours for travel time.

Historical Workload indicators for engineering and technical support vary significantly depending on system failures and mission requirements. Typically the program’s annual requirement’s call yields 0 to 165 manweeks requested by the ranges.

In the table for Field Services is titles “Historical Manweeks Scenarios for Informational Purposes Only”;

however in the # of hours column it has 15, 20 ,etc.

Please clarify if the column is 15 – 20 manweeks, based on the title, or if they are total hours.

Att Section L Para

2.1.1.1 and L-01

Nov 12, 2019: The "Historical Manweek Scenarios For Information Only" table on page 3 of Attachment L-01 incorrectly states "manweeks." "Hours" rather than "manweeks" should be used.

Amendment Required:

Attachment L- 01 updated to remove the word

"manweek" from the title of the table on page 3

Amend 1 11/15/19

29 The referenced attachment, Phase-Out Plan, is over 35 pages long as submitted by the incumbent contractor.

The page count restriction for this Factor of the Volume is 60 pages (Table 1.3) Please confirm the RFP required Phase-Out Plan is a summary of the full plan or consider increasing the number of pages for Volume to a minimum of 75 pages.

Att Sec L 2.1.1.2.

and L-03

Nov 12, 2019: The Phase-out plan and Phase-in plan are not included in the page count but should be provided with Technical Volume I.

Amendment Required:

Section L

1.3.3.1, Table 1.3, and Para.

2.1. To

exclude Phase- In and Phase-

Out

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

30 Section L states: "Offerors shall propose escalated labor rates for all labor categories for each fiscal year."

Attachment L-11 in the instructions: "Escalate labor rates for all labor categories for each fiscal year or explain why no escalation is used in the Cost narrative."

Please clarify if escalation shall be proposed for each fiscal year or if it is at the offerors discretion.

Att Sec L 2.4.2. L-

Nov 12, 2019: Escalation should be proposed for each fiscal year or the offeror must explain in the cost narrative why no escalation was used.

Not Required 11/15/2019

31 Section L, paragraph 2.1.1.2 States: "Attachment L-03 to the RFP is the Phaseout plan for the incumbent contractor. The proposed Phase-in plan should interact and coincide with the attached Phase-out plan. Discuss how you propose to use this time to assume full operational complete contract responsibility by the end of the Phase-in period, 31 Dec 20."

SOW paragraph 3.4.1 states: "The phase-in period shall be during the last 180 days of the current IRSP contract.

During this time, the incoming contractor shall interface with the incumbent staff to understand work flows, develop labor mixes, and ensure a smooth exchange of all GFP."

Attachment L-03 states: Specifically, that the incumbent agrees to " . . . (1) furnish phase-in, phase-out services for up to 90 days after this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a successor to determine the nature and extent of PI/PO services required.

The referenced attachment contains a phase out plan that covers a 3 month period. The phase-in period in the current acquisition is 6 months. Please clarify if the requirement to interface with the incumbent contractor coincides with their phase-out plan or the 180 days directed in the current acquisition.

Att Sec L 2.1.1.2.

and L-03

Nov 12, 2019: The Phase in period for the incumbent contractor is 180 days (6 months). The Phase Out plan for the current contractor covers 90 days beginning on or about 2 Oct

20. Direct interface with the outgoing contractor will begin no later than 2 Oct 20 as stated in the Phase Out Plan. The incumbent contractor could use the first 90 days to begin the hiring of Key Personnel and staff, prepare warehouse for the the transfer of GFP and other neccessary actions.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

32 Is the offeror to complete Section B as part of their fill-ins for Volume 5?

Section B Nov 12, 2019: Yes, Section B is to be filled-in by the offeror and should coincide with the Fee/Cost breakout stated in the TEP Workbook. Once the proposal is evaluated and an award is made, the Government will populate Section B of the award document

Not Required

11/15/2019

33 Can the government please clarify how a unit price will be applicable to the Cost Plus Fixed Fee CLINS? Usually Cost and Fee are itemized.

Section B Nov 12, 2019: Once the proposal is evaluated and an award is made, the Government will populate Section B of the award document. At this time, the breakdown of the CLIN will be completed by the government.

Not Required

11/15/2019

34 Per Section L, 2.5.1.1 requirements, the offeror is to complete any fill-ins as required. It appears, the government has completed all required fill-ins for this Section. Can the government please clarify which provision they would like the offeror to address, or removed the requirement?

Section L /Section G 2.5.1.1.

Nov 12, 2019: At this time, all fill ins are completed. Not Required

11/15/2019

35 Provision 5352.215-9001 Alt I #2 Notice of Pre-bid/Pre-proposal Conference (Alternate I #2) 5/1/1996 is included in this section. The government fill-ins are represented as <#s>. Is it the governments intent for hold a Pre-bid/Pre-proposal Conference? If so, please provide revised completed provision. If not, please remove requirement for offeror to fill in attendees.

Section L and RFP Nov 12, 2019: The government has not scheduled a pre-proposal conference as of this date but does not intend to remove the requirement.

Not Required

11/15/2019

36 Per Section L, 2.4.1.1 requirements, are all major subcontractors, including small businesses who could be a major subcontractor, required to be CAS compliant and provide the DCAA POC information?

Section L 2.4.1.1. Nov 12, 2019: CAS Compliance is mandatory. All major Subcontractors are required to provide both DCAA and DCMA POC information.

Not Required

11/15/2019

37 The 2.4.1(a) and 2.4.1(b) tables provided in RFP section L pages 21 & 22, can the offeror modify these tables by adding additional rows?

Section L Page 21 and 22

Nov 12, 2019: Yes offerors can add additional rows to the tables 2.4.1(a) and 2.4.1(b)

Not Required 11/15/2019

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

38 In the Government provided excel template, the gov’t is requesting the offeror to include prime’s burden to all the Government provided labor and material plug numbers. Although the plug number is only added with prime’s burden for pricing purposes, can we assume the proposed priced can be executed by small business subcontractors to meet small business requirements?

Attach L-11 Nov 12, 2019: The government is not dictating how to apply the small business requirement.

Not Required

11/15/2019

39 2.3.2. Performance Evaluation Questionnaire: The Government requests the offeror send out a Performance Evaluation Questionnaire (PEQ) (Attachment L-08) for each contract listed above.

The current form in PDF format does not provide enough space to provide the information requested in item H or K, and there is no space to provide the Name and Office Symbol for the primary points of contact. Can offerors convert the PDF form to MS Word to adequately fill in the information for these items?

Attach L-08 Nov 12, 2019: The form has been updated to provide more space and a statement was placed to allow for additional information to be attached.

Amendment Required:

Form was updated to reflect more space allowable.

Amend 1 11/15/19

40 Due to the breadth and depth of information required for offerors to fully address all of the Volume 1 Technical Capability/Risk requirements, would the Government increase the page limit for this Volume from 60 pages to 75 pages (excluding Phase-In/Phase-Out)?

Section L 1.3.2. Nov 13, 2019: The Government will not be changing the page limit to 75 pages. The Government believes 60 pages is adequate to capture the level of information needed to assess Volume 1.

Not Required 11/15/2019

41 This paragraph requires the offeror to "describe your plan to transport the items from the contractor’s facility to the ranges as identified in Attachment L-07."

Attachment L-07 provides specific sample lists for Test and Specialize Equipment, Material Acquisition, and Component Remanufacture however, it does not provide a specific list including the destination range for Transportation. Please clarify which items the offeror is to address for this requirement.

Section L 2.1.2.6. Nov 13, 2019: The paragraph will be changed to read, "Describe your plan to transport the items in Attachment L-07 from the contractor’s facility to the ranges."

Amendment Required:

Section L updated paragraph 2.1.2.6

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

42 Is the Govt. restricting this SubCLIN, Field Support, to only Subcontractors? The TEP worksheet provides for no input and states Subcontractor labor.

L-11 CLIN X0007b 11/15/2019: Because a sizable portion of Field Support involves subcontractors, this portion of CLIN X007 evaluates subcontractor labor only.

Not Required

11/25/2019

43 This paragraph requires the offeror to "Describe how you will procure the sample parts listed in Attachment L- 07 to include your plan for utilizing personnel with appropriate skills and capability. This approach shall also specify estimated lead times for delivery of items."

Attachment L-07 provides a part description and part number however, other key information including the NSN if stock listed, Manufacturer, and Cage Code is not listed. This information is necessary to identify the supplier or manufacturer of many of the listed parts.

Please provide this detail to allow offerors to provide a more accurate response. This is information the incumbent would have acces to, providing them an unfair advantage if the information is not provided to all offerors.

Section L 2.1.2.1 11/15/2019: - The items listed in Attachment L-07 are not intended to match the IRSP GFE listing. The GFE listing contains items maintained and accounted for in the warehouse/depot facility. The GFE items may stay in the depot and support all member ranges as part of the program or be distributed if they are a commonly needed item. The Material acquisition examples of items in Attachment L-07 are representative of those items each range may submit a request to procure under the material acquisition CLINs. These items are procured/fabricated/re-engineered/etc by the program on behalf of the ranges and formally transferred to each range to become part of that particular range’s GFE. Additionally, the items listed for acquisition in Attachment L-07 is not an exhaustive list for which a range may have a requirement. The information provided in Attachment L-07 is the level of detail the Government is comfortable providing based on historical experiences with participating ranges; the ranges often have requirements where only a part number is known and the contractor is responsible for obtaining the item with the limited information. Therefore, most times, a NSN or manufacturer is not available, but items still need to be procured. Each offeror’s plan, in response to Section L 2.1.2.1, may include how to handle items in Attachment L-07 which may be obsolete and therefore, not require an estimated lead time.

Not Required

11/25/2019

44 The dollar value of <>$2000 conflicts with SOW 3.3.3 Test and Specialized Equipment which states <>$5000.

Which is correct for the Section L 2.1.2.4 Test and Specialized Equipment response?

L-07 Non Range Specific

11/15/2019: Per Attachment L-07, the sample for Test and Specialized Equipment is used only for Technical Evaluation.

The dollar amounts listed in SOW paragraph 3.3.3 will be used once the contract is awarded.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

45 Other Than Small Business (Large) Offerors are required to submit a subcontracting plan meeting the requirements of FAR 52.219-9 and DFARS 252.219-7003 (or DFARS 252.219-7004 if the Offeror has a Comprehensive subcontracting plan). Section L Paragraph 2.5.1.4 also states. . . . subcontracting plan.

Question: Where are offerors to submit their master subcontracting plan, as an Attachment to Volume 2 or in Volume 5?

Section L 2.2.9 and 2.5.1.4

Nov 18, 2019: IAW Section L para 2.5.1.4, the Subcontracting Plan is included in Vol 5.

Not Required

11/25/2019

46 Section L, 2.3.2.4 requires offerors to provide a consent letter with the proposal from all subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement, consenting to the release of their past performance information to the prime contractor. Will the Government confirm that consent letters are excluded from the 25-page past performance volume page limit?

Section L 2.3.2.4 Nov 18, 2019: The Subcontractor Consent Letter has been placed on the excluded from page count list in Section L paragraph 1.3.3.1. Amendment

Required:

Amendment 2 Section L Para

1.3.3.1

Amend 2 11/25/19

47 To allow the offeror to assess the government answers to questions and incorporate changes into their proposal submission, and while awaiting answers to pending questions and the potential impacts they may have on proposal preparation, will the government provide a one

(1) week extension to the proposal due date, from December 9, 2019 to December 16, 2019?

Section A Proposal Date

Nov 18, 2019: The RFP proposal due date is not set to be extended at this time.

Not Required

11/25/2019

48 The Government answer to question 32, states the offeror is to complete the Section B. Specific to the CPFF CLINs is the offeror to provide the following in the "Amount" column.

Estimated Cost Fixed Fee Total Estimated Cost + Fee Or is the offeror only to provide a total amount?

Section B Nov 19, 2019: Offerors are to put total amount (Cost + Fee) in Section B of the RFP. The Cost Workbook will have the breakdown of the CLIN on each tab and in the rollup tab separating Estimated Cost and Fixed Fee.

11/25/2019

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

49 Section 3.3.1 states, “However, the Government reserves the right to utilize rates contained in current Forward Rate Pricing Proposals, ....” The table in Section

2.4.2 states “Attachment J-6 will be updated annually, IE. Fiscal Year basis, for Indirect Rates updates only.”

Please clarify if the Attachment 6 will be updated annually. If the indirect rates in Attachment 6 are required to be updated annually, we recommend Section 3.3.1 be consistent with the Attachment 6 (Table 2.4.2) and be changed to state, “However, the Attachment 6 will be updated annually based on the contractors most recent approved forward pricing rate agreement (Forward Rate Pricing Proposals, Forward Rate Pricing Recommendations, or Forward Rate Pricing Agreements).

Section H Nov 19, 2019: Attachment 6 will be updated annually.

Not Required

11/25/2019

50 Section L, Table 2.4.2 states “Fee Percentage will remained fixed through Base and Optional Ordering Period.” Section H, para 3.3.1 indicates that applicable fee or profit will be negotiated for Systems Modifications and Overhauls. Are the fee percentages in Attachment 6 not applicable to Systems Modifications and Overhauls? Please clarify since the statement in Table 2.4.2 (Attachment 6) appears to conflict with para 3.3.1.

Section H Ordering Procedures

Nov 19, 2019: IAW Section H 3.3.1, Systems Modifications and Overhauls are excluded from the Attachment 6 Labor Rates Listing. The government does not find Section H, para 3.3.1 and Section L Table 2.4.2 to be in conflict. Established rates can be negotatiated on Systems Modifications and Overhauls.

Not Required

11/25/2019

51 Contract Type states "Travel and Other Direct Costs (ODCs) under CPFF Task Orders shall be priced on a cost-reimbursement, no fee basis. Is it correct for the offeror to assume Materials are not considered ODCs.

In addition, the government cost model, includes a formula in which fee is applied to Materials. Please confirm.

Section H Contract Type

Nov 22, 2019: Yes, Materials are not considered ODC's. An amendment removes the "other direct costs (ODCs)" statement.

Amendment Required:

Amendment 2 Section H-

Removal of ODC from paragraph

Amend 2 11/25/19

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

52 Section H, Contract Type states "Fee/Profit will not be allowed on Travel and ODC regardless of Delivery Order type." Please clarify that this statement is not applicable to the FFP CLINs.

Section H Contract Type

Nov 22, 2019: An amendment removes the "other direct costs (ODCs)" statement.

Amendment Required:

Amendment 2 Section H-

Removal of ODC from paragraph

Amend 2 11/25/19

53 The Government stated in section L page 19 Affordability - The offerror should not include amortized costs of warehousing, shelving, equipment, vehicles, etc.

in the transition CLIN that are needed for performance during the five-year basic ordering period and optional two-year ordering period.

Does this mean that the offerror cannot include the amortized cost of warehousing, shelving, equipment, vehicles, etc. that will be incurred during the 6 months transition period in CLIN 0004, and that those costs will be included in the five-year basic ordering period and optional two-year ordering period?

Section L Affordability

Nov 19, 2019:

An offeror can include the amortized cost mentioned which were incurred during the phase-in on CLIN 0004. Amoritized costs incurred outside of Phase-In will be accounted for in the base or option ordering period.

Not Required

11/25/2019

54 In the answer to question 2 on November 12, the government has removed the phase-in/phase-out plan requirement from page count and states each should be provided with Volume 1.

Question: The phase-out requirements in the RFP are to be provided for the new contract in accordance with CDRL E001, Block 12. The date of first submission for the phase-out plan is 1 Jan 21. Given the fact that this is a competitive RFP only the winner should be required to submit this plan in accordance with the CDRL. Will the government clarify if there is a requirement for a phase-out plan with proposal submission.

Section L 2.1.1.2 and SOW 3.4.2.

Nov 20, 2019: Sections L and M of the RFP require offerors to submit a phase-out plan as part of their proposal. The Government will be evaluating this requirement per Sections L and M. Additionally, per CDRL E001, the phase-out plan of the awardee will become part of the contract.

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

55 The Government did not include an ODC Section in the Attachment L-11, TEP, Cost Workbook spreadsheet for all CLINs. Is the offeror to include their ODC (equipment, warehouse lease, etc) items in the Materials Section of the Cost Model for the applicable CPF CLINs?

Section L Cost Spreadsheet

Nov 22, 2019: There are blank lines available in the CLINS to add ODC's to your proposal as per your accounting system.

Not Required

11/25/2019

56 The government has included FAR 52.244-2 Alternate II in the solicitation. Please clarify.

Section I Nov 20, 2019: FAR 52.244-2 Alternate II is not present in the Solicitation and is not in the FAR. FAR 52.244-2 is listed in Full Text of page 37.

Not Required 11/25/2019

57 The number values in Table 1.2 do not equal the specified percentage for HUBZone. Should HUBZone percent be 0.5% or should the Total MQR = $472, 617, which is 0.05%?

Section H, Table 1.2

Nov 21, 2019: Yes, the HUBZone percent should be 0.5% (as opposed to 0.05%). Amendment

Required:

Amendment 2

Section H Table 1.2

Amend 2 11/25/19

58 Should the Small Business Subcontracting Plan be in proposal Volume 2 or 5, or both?

Section L 2.2.9 2.5.1.4

Nov 20, 2019: IAW Section L para 2.5.1.4, the Subcontract Plan is included in Vol 5. Not Required

11/25/2019

59 The following CDRLs are discussed in the incumbent’s phase out plan: A007, A008, A009, and A010. Can these CDRLs be provided to all offerors?

Attch L-03

Nov 21, 2019: These CDRLs in the incumbent's phase out plan have been renumbered in this requirement. The equivalents are A007=K001, A008=J001, A009=L002, and A010=M003.

These CDRLS have been provided as an attachment with the RFP. Please see Exhibit IRSP CDRL Portfolio A-M.

Not Required

11/25/2019

60 Will the Government please confirm that 11x17 foldout pages, if printed on one side, counts as a single page?

Section L 1.3.3.6

Nov 21, 2019: IAW Section L-Para 1.3.3.6, "each printed side shall count as a single page" . 11x17 Foldout pages will count as a "single page" if one sided. Amendment

Required:

Amendement

2-Section L Para 1.3.3.1 updated to add the word "printed".

Amend 2 11/25/19

FA2521-20-R-0006 (REF FA2521-19-R-A007 and FA2521-18-R-0024)

61 The Government states “All evaluation factors other than cost/price, when combined, are approximately equal to cost/price in arriving at the best value determination.” The Government provided no weighting factors for the evaluation factors. Can offerors assume that the non-price evaluation factors are equally weighted? Also, since Small Business Participation is evaluated as Acceptable or Unacceptable, can offerors assume it has no weighting in the tradeoff between the non-price factors and the price factor?

Section M Para M-2

Nov 21, 2019: In the absence of weighting they are equal.

There is no weighting relating to Small Business Participation.

Not Required

11/25/2019

62 Will the Government please confirm that a requirement exists to submit a Cross Reference Matrix for each volume? Will the Government also confirm that a Compliance Matrix is also required, and if so, please specify the volume where it should be?

Section L 1.3.3.3 1.3.3.4 2.1.a(3)

Nov 21, 2019:

Yes, there is a requirement to submit a Cross Referrence Matrix and it is required as part of each volume.

The Compliance Matrix is also required and should be submitted in Volume 5.

Not Required

11/25/2019

63 The answer to Question 3, the gov’t specifically provided confirmation only at CLIN X008b. Can the government please confirm that response applies to CLIN X008A FFP Gov’t plug amounts and are inclusive of the offerror’s applicable indirect burdens and Fee.

Cost Spreadsheet, CLIN X008

Nov 22, 2019: IAW CLIN X008a and CLIN X008b instructions, "Offerors: No action required. This section contains a Government provided Plug Number which is inclusive of ALL associated costs. "

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