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Attached to: 45 Space Wing Pad Safety Support Contract Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: FA252121R0001
Issued by: Department of the Air Force Space Command

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This is a notification for Request for Proposal FA252121R0001 for the 45 Space Wing Pad Safety Support Contract II follow-on acquisition. The contractor shall provide expertise in ensuring safety for solid and liquid propellant operations, ordnance operations, lifting operations, verifying Flight Termination Systems installation and testing, hazardous and safety-critical procedure reviews and safety plan development, safety inspections and on-site visits, and safety support for prelaunch, launch, and mishap contingencies. The contractor must support required functions and operations across Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Kennedy Space Center, and Patrick Air Force Base locations, including remote locations, and attend safety meetings as required. The acquisition is a Total Small Business set-aside. Offerors should direct any questions to the listed points of contact by 10 March 2021.

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Exhibit A PSSC II CDRLs (04 FEB 21).pdf	PDF	Mar 10, 2021
Amendment FA252121R00010001.pdf	PDF	Mar 9, 2021
Attachment 8 Non-SCA Labor categories Rev 2 (w education and exp. req).xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Mar 9, 2021
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Attachment 5 10 Yr Proj. Work Load Indicators (WLIs).xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Feb 23, 2021
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Sheet1 Government Responses to Contractor Questions

L-4 Question and Answer Template

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	1	Will the government provide a separate list of crash and fire equipment so contractor and
develop a plan to have certified personnel on station as not sure if all of it is in Attachment 3?	No, the government will not separate the GFP lists into different functional areas.	Attachment 3
	2	Please provide the topology, architecture and network inventory of the following Navy

Research Laboratory (NRL) LAN systems, including, but not limited to, servers, routers,

switches, antennas, radomes, and Navy SIPRNet and NIPRNET connections. And, NASA LAN connectivity, including, but not limited to, servers, routers, switches, and provide SIPRNet and NIPRNET connections as requested by work order.	These items would be considered an OPSEC violation if released. Any requested data available will be provided to the winning offeror.	Attachment 11	PWW Para 2.9.4
	3	Please provide the work orders issued by each of the preceding for the last 24 months so the offeror can assess the SOW and support required as nothing is provided in Attachment 11.	There is no items preceding the question.	Attachment 11
	4	Please provide the qualifications and certifications required for supporting these LAN's -EG CISCO, CCNA/IE.	Security + and certified by the product manufacturer.	No Attachment found with required qualifications

	1	What is the historical airfield ops tempo and projected timeline for runway repair?	Government will post additional information to the bidders library titled " Ascension Traffic Count".	Attachment 11
	2	How many roving patrols does the installation security plan require as this is needed to properly staff and price this requirement without it, the incumbent has an unfair advantage?	Minimum two however, contractors security plan will dictate the max.	Attachment 11
	3	Does the contractor or installation security plan determine the number of patrols? Please clarify what will be required.	Both the contractor and the installation security plan determine the number of patrols.	Attachment 11
	4	Historically, on an average how many hours a day is the company store open as this is needed to properly staff and price this requirement without it, the incumbent has an unfair advantage?	Mon - Fri 1030-1230 and 1600-1800 however, hours are subject to change by base commander or mission needs.	Industry Day / Site Visit Observation
	5	Have demerge charges happened in the past and if so how often in a year because time frame was exceeded for the vessel to be at dock?	Data is not available. Vessel dates and unloading is usually scheduled in advance and deconflicted prior to vessel arrival.	Industry Day / Site Visit Observation
	6	What are the operations hours / required hours the AIR TERMINAL not Air Traffic Control must be staffed ?	Air terminal is only in use during passenger movements.	Industry Day / Site Visit Observation
	7	What has been historical workload for Locksmiths requirements?	The historical workload for locksmiths is approximately 500 hours/year.	Attachment 11	PWS 5.4.11
	8	Please provide as-build drawings and schematic diagrams of the Wastewater Plant.	Wastewater Plant plan and brochure will be posted to the bidders library titled "WWTP Plan" and "WWTP Brochure".		Para 4.4.13
	9	Please provide as-build/as-is drawings and schematic diagrams of the power generation plant.	These items would be considered an OPSEC violation if released. Any requested data available will be provided to the winning offeror.		Para 4.4.16
	10	Please provide any and all drawings and documentation of the existing state of the electrical, telecommunications, plumbing, sewer and other infrastructure.	These items would be considered an OPSEC violation if released. Any requested data available will be provided to the winning offeror.
	11	Will a flat file be provided to the incoming contractor of the incumbents POS system data?	Yes, the POS system(s) and all data that is associated will be transferred.		Para 1.7.1.10
	12	Would the government please clarify if there is a government review and approval period
once the IMDS implementation plan is submitted? Comment: if there is a review period, there may not be time to complete implementation of the IMDS between the approval date and NLT 5 days prior to full performance.	The review will happen concurrent to their implementing.		Para 1.11.2.4
	13	How many Halon and Dry Chemical extinguishers are inspected monthly?	40 Halon and 457 dry (+/- 5%)		Para 2.1.6.b
	14	What is the average number of monthly vehicle recoveries are accomplished?	Per the workload indicator, 12-15 per year +/-10%		Para 3.6.9
	15	Q and A # 134: The reference to Para 4.3 is still good and question is still valid. Para 4.3 and all sub para: Please provide all workload for this area so the bidders can staff and estimate this area.	PWS 4.3 is for civil engineering. Q&A #134 speaks to fuel support. Please clarify and resubmit.	PWS	Para 4.3

1	Will Government provide a list, quantity and location of all the items covered in this area?	All available GFP/GFE has been posted to the bidders library, final solicitation, attachment # 3 and will not be separated by PWS.	PWS	Para 5.4.1.12
2	Will Government provide a list, quantity and location of all the items covered in this area?	All available GFP/GFE has been posted to the bidders library, final solicitation, attachment # 3 and will not be separated by PWS.	PWS	Para 5.4.1.13
3	Will Government provide a list, quantity and location of all the items covered in this area?	The awardee will be provided network topology drawings.	PWS	Para 5.4.1.14
4	Will Government provide a list, quantity and location of all the items covered in this area?	All available GFP/GFE has been posted to the bidders library, final solicitation, attachment # 3 and will not be separated by PWS.	PWS	Para 5.4.1.15
5	Will Government provide a list, quantity and location of all the items covered in this area?	All available GFP/GFE has been posted to the bidders library, final solicitation, attachment # 3 and will not be separated by PWS.	PWS	Para 5.4.1.16
6	Will Government provide a list, quantity and location of all the items covered in this area?	All available GFP/GFE has been posted to the bidders library, final solicitation, attachment # 3 and will not be separated by PWS.	PWS	Para 5.4.1.17
7	What is the historical workload for this area to include all sub paragraphs?	Radar mission services for space surveillance are 24/7. Workload for

Radar and telemetry mission services for Eastern Range launch are 2 mission/year +/- 2 as indicated in the workload indicator.

PWS	Para 6.2
8	Will the Government provide a detailed list of all the equipment to be maintained by PWS level at 3 level (i.e. 6.2.1, 6.2.2, 6.2.3 etc.) to include quantities	All available GFP/GFE has been posted to the bidders library, final solicitation, attachment # 3 and will not be separated by PWS.	PWS	Para 6.2 and all sub Paragraphs
9	What is the historical workload for this area to include all sub paragraphs?	There is no PWS 6.3 in the Ascension Island Mission Services (AIMS) contract dated 3-October-2019.	PWS	Para 6.3 and all sub Paragraphs
10	What is the historical workload for this area to include all sub paragraphs.	There is no PWS 6.4 in the Ascension Island Mission Services (AIMS) contract dated 3-October-2019.	PWS	Para 6.4 and all sub Paragraphs
11	Will the Government provide a detailed list of all the equipment to be maintained by PWS level at 3 level (i.e. 6.4.1, 6.4.2, 6.4.3 etc.) to include quantities	There is no PWS 6.4 in the Ascension Island Mission Services (AIMS) contract dated 3-October-2019.	PWS	Para 6.4 and all sub Paragraphs
12	What is the historical workload for this area to include all sub paragraphs.	There is no PWS 6.5 in the Ascension Island Mission Services (AIMS) contract dated 3-October-2019.	PWS	Para 6.5 and all sub Paragraphs
13	What has been the historical workload for Cyber Security Services?	5.1.9 Refers to COMSEC not Cyber Security. Please clarify.	PWS	Para 5.1.9

1	What has been the number of historical work orders since this is FFP CLIN broken out by craft or shop?	There have been two work orders in the past 12 months.	Attachment 11 / PWS	PWS 2.10.2.1
2	Workload was not provided in Attachment 11, Will the government provide the workload for 2.10. 4?	Workload indicators will be updated.	Attachment 11 / PWS	PWS 2.101.4
3	There was NO answer provided. Will Government relook and provide an answer?	Approx. 457 fire extinguishers	Attachment 11 / PWS	PWS 2.1.6.a
4	There was NO answer provided. Will Government relook and provide an answer?	Per the workload indicator, 12-15 per year +/-10%	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.6.9
5	Workload was not provided in Attachment 11, Will the government provide the workload for 3.1.8.2?	All available data has been provided.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.1.8.2
6	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 2 & 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.1.9

1	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 2 & 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.3.4
2	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 2 & 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.3.5
3	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 2 & 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.3.6
4	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 2 & 3 in the solicitation. However, not all items listed within the GFP/GFE list in the APSR.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.3.7
5	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 2 & 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.3.8
6	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 2 & 3 in the solicitation. However, not all items may be applicable to the custodian inventory report IAW AFI 23-101 and 23-122	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.3.9
7	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.4.1
8	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.4.2 and 3.4.4
9	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the Government Furnished Facilities, attachment 4 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.4.5
10	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the Government Furnished Facilities, attachment 4 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.4.6
11	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	There is no PWS 3.5.44 in the Ascension Island Mission Services (AIMS) contract dated 3-October-2019.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.5.44
12	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.5.3

1	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.6.9
2	What attachment number of file name are these items in? Has it been posted to FBO or is it only on site at Patrick AFB as there is nothing in Attachment 11?	These items are located in the GFP/GFE list is attachment 3 in the solicitation.	Attachment 11 / PWS	Para 3.6.1.1

	1	Attachment 2 and 3 have very little or no assets listed at all for Generators, Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	Generators are listed on Attachment 3 -GFP listing posted with solicitation.	Attachment 2 and 3
	2	Attachment 2 and 3 have very little or no assets listed at all for HVAC System to include AC units, Chillers, VAV, etc. Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	Items are listed on Attachment 3 - GFP/GFE listing posted with solicitation.
Update: An attachment titled "HVAC Inventory" will be posted to the bidders library.	Attachment 2 and 3
	3	Attachment 2 and 3 have very little or no assets listed at all for Electrical Systems to include emergency lights, exit lights, UPS, Panel boxes, switches, transformers etc.? Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	An updated attachment 3 will be posted; however, it may not include any additional items listed in your question.	Attachment 2 and 3
	4	Attachment 2 and 3 have very little or no assets listed at all for Fire protections systems to include the number and types of each system. Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	An updated attachment 3 will be posted; however, it may not include any additional items listed in your question.	Attachment 2 and 3
	5	Attachment 2 and 3 have very little or no assets listed at all for Plumbing Systems to include Sump pumps, valves, Heaters, etc. Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	An updated attachment 3 will be posted; however, it may not include any additional items listed in your question.	Attachment 2 and 3
	6	Attachment 2 and 3 have very little or no assets listed at all for Airfield lighting system. Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	An updated attachment 3 will be posted; however, it may not include any additional items listed in your question.	Attachment 2 and 3

	1	Attachment 2 and 3 have no assets listed at all for Grease Traps or exhaust hoods. Are there any Grease traps and exhaust hoods that must be maintained? Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	Yes, they are located in the snack bar and dinning facility.	Attachment 2 and 3
	2	Attachment 2 and 3 have no assets listed at all for Tanks either fuel or water. How many tanks must maintained? Will an update list be provided so we can provide the proper preventative maintenance and staffing?	An additional attachment titled "AAAF Storage Tanks" has been posted to the bidders library.	Attachment 2 and 3
	3	Do personnel fulfilling the Airfield Operations positions have to have a Secret Security Clearance?	Yes, personnel fulfilling airfield operations have to have a secret security clearance.	PWS 1.5.5
	4	Will the Government please allow for a smaller font size and type in graphics and tables? Suggest no smaller than 8 Arial Narrow.	See response to Question 18 of this document.	Section L 1.3.5.
	5	Will the Government please provide AIMS Attachment 7b referenced in PWS 3.1.3?	PWS 3.1.3 speaks to attachments 2 & 3.	PWS 3.1.3.
	6	Attachment 5 Please provide the age and mileage for each vehicle listed in Attachment 5. This information is required to support the staffing basis of estimate (BOE).	An additional vehicle listing will be posted to the bidders library that contains the year but not the mileage. That data is not available at this time.	Attachment 5
	7	What are the sizes of the dumpsters referenced in the PWS? Please provide a site map showing collection sites and locations. Please provide the collection schedule as referenced in the PWS. This information is required to support the staffing basis of estimate (BOE).	Trash cans are checked daily. Dumpsters are checked weekly. The dumpsters located in the following locations are checked twice a week: Dining Hall 1, Dining Hall 2, Club 1, Club 2. Trash and Dumpsters are emptied once they are approximately half full unless perishables have begun to decompose. Please see attached document for the complete list of locations.	PWS 4.4.20.2.
	8	Please identify the vehicles listed in Attachment 5 that are covered under this PWS requirement. This information is required to support the staffing basis of estimate (BOE).	All vehicles assigned are listed on the GFP/GFE listing, attachment 3. The government will not separate items into different functional areas or different areas of the PWS.	PWS 2.10.1.4.
	9	Since this solicitation allows Joint Ventures (JVs), in an instance where multiple companies who currently hold existing facility clearance have formed a new JV, will the Government recognize the status of the managing partner’s facility clearance and deem that acceptable, or sponsor a JV-specific facility clearance at time of award?	See response to Question 19 of this document.
	10	The solicitation refers to Attachment, 16, Mission-Essential Contractor Services, but the attachment was not provided with the solicitation. Will the Government please provide Attachment 16?	Attachment 16, Section J and Page 73 has been updated to add the word "Plan". Please refer back to DFAR Clause 252.237-7023. The Plan is provided by the Offeror and will be incorporated in the Section J after contract award.	252.237-7023	Page 73
	11	CDRL A008 referes to different variations of "Quality Plans." The Title of CDRL A008 is "Quality System Plan," the subtitle is "Quality Management Plan," and in the remarks section refers to the "Quality Assurance Program Plan." In Addition to the CDRL referenced PWS paragraph 1.5.4 it refers to a "Quality Control Program." Are all these variations assumed to be the same product or are they stand alone deliverables?	These are all the same deliverable. The subtitled on A008 has been changed to "Quality Control Management Plan" as well as being changed in BLK 16, remarks. Any place referencing CDRL A008 in the PWS has been updated to reflect "Quality Control Management Plan" as well.	CDRLs, PWS	A008, PWS 1.5.4, 1.5.4.1-1.5.4-3
	12	The workbook only shows cost/price values for years 1-5, but excludes the 6 mo extension. Since CLINs 600x are included Schedule B, shouldn't L-03 include this contract period?	The six month extension is shown in the TEP Worksheet (All CLIN Roll-up) and not in the CLIN worksheets because the 600X CLINs are half of 2025 proposed amounts.	L-03 TEP Workbook	Tabs "CLIN X001" and others
	13	Many of the cell values in the TEP worksheets will be calculated in the more extensive Excel Pricing Model (EPM). For example, the total price for CLIN X001 (cell C6). Paragraph 4.2.1, in L02 Section L instructions, prohibits links to external data sources. Is it correct to assume that the Government expects the worksheets supporting the EPM be added to the L-03 TEP workbook? If so, may "macros" be added and the file saved as a ".xlsm"?	The TEP Worksheet is one tab of the mandatory use L-03 Cost/Price Workbook. All data which makes up the proposed price for this proposal must be included in the L-03 workbook. For example, if you are creating a rate for use on this proposal, you are required to show that rate calculation in this workbook. You may add tabs for that data which link to the cells of the Government provided Tabs. Macros are not allowed.	L-03 TEP Workbook	Tab CLIN X002, X009
	14	To avoid a visual discrepancy, recommend the formulas in Row 9 be modified to include the ROUND function with 2 decimal places. This will avoid possible variance in cell H9.	The ROUND function will be added.	L-03 TEP Workbook	Tab CLIN X002, X009
	15	The TEP model seems to be built on a "one size fits all" fringe calculation. For example, the "Indirect Rates & Fee" tab only allows for one rate per year which is then linked to X003 (and others). While row 28 allows for other rates, the base cost is linked to the total direct labor cost (row 25). May the workbook be modified to enable Fringe rates by labor groups (e.g. Exempt, CBA, Foreign Nationals, etc.)?	Offerors may add additional lines for any rates or fees they wish to use in the proposal. These would be shown on the Indirect Rates and Fee Tab and linked to the appropriate location on the CLIN worksheets. The indirect areas of the CLIN worksheets have been revised to identify the columns for the base of the rate, the rate, and the indirect costs. The formulas which previously identified the base have been removed. The offeror must insert the formula which identifies the base amount the rate is applied to.	L-03 TEP Workbook	Indirect Rates & Fees, CLIN X003
	16	Cell C41 (and others) require a fill-in of the base cost for items subject to Material Handling. However the description for CLIN X007 says it includes all material and supplies acquired by the Contractor. This would imply that the value for C41 is zero. Is this correct? If not, what non-labor items is the contractor responsible for pricing for this CLIN?	Removed material handling from CLINs X003, X004 and X005.	L-03 TEP Workbook	CLIN X003
	17	If the value of C41 is non-zero, then the calculation for Total Cost is in error as it does NOT include the cost base for Material Handling.	The rows have been removed.	L-03 TEP Workbook	CLIN X003
	18	The formula for G&A base in C45 includes the material handling cost. This may not be IAW disclosed accounting practices. May this formula be corrected?	Material handling was removed. The offeror is required to change the formulas for the application of indirect rates to reflect how their account practices dictate. Formulas have been removed from rate application. Offerors must establish the correct formula. In the event one has been missed in the revision, offerors must validate how the amount is calculated before submission	L-03 TEP Workbook	CLIN X003
	19	(See question 5) The only direct cost included in the Fee base, cell C55, is labor. Is it correct to assume there are no non-labor direct costs for this CLIN?	Removed material handling from CLINs X003, X004 and X005.	L-03 TEP Workbook	CLIN X003
	20	The workbook has limited flexibility by only allowing a single fee rate to be proposed for all years. Recommend the worksheets be modified to allow a fee by year look-up capability.	Additional fee and rate rows can be added on Indirect fee/rate tab.	L-03 TEP Workbook	Indirect Rates & Fees, CLIN X003, X004, X005, X006 (both Prime and Sub)
	21	With regard to operation of the Volcano Club, is the AIMS contractor required to observe federal regulations for retail alcoholic beverage permits and tax stamps from the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives?	No, however there are other costs associated with the Volcano Club. Alcohol taxes are due to Ascension Government AIG) and the contractor is responsible for the cost of shipping alcohol and spirits down to Ascension.	PWS	24/1.11.2.16.
	22	The existing CBA between incumbent ROS contractor and the IBEW was not provided with the solicitation documents. There are 2x CBAs in existence on ROS that will be required for AIMS; the (Teamsters Local 769) & IBEW Local 2088). Will the Government make available the second of the two CBAs currently in effect for the ROS contract. Specifically, include the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 2088 CBA with the solicitation documents.	The Government will be adding the IBEW Local 2088 CBA in the upcoming amendment.	CBA Documents in Technical Library
	23	Q&A # 1 states that this should be rates for non SCA/CBA. Should this be populated with Exempt labor rates that will be used in work on the COST CLINS only? If not please provide direction on which labor rates should be listed on this form.	No, it is not for COST CLIN only. It should be for exempt and foreign national labor categories.	Attachment L-03 AIMS Cost Price Workbook	Labor Rate Listing
	24	Q&A #162 states that "Offerors will have to escalate Expatriates"
Do Offerors also have to escalate labor rates for the Local Nationals (aka Saints) that work in Non-Exempt type jobs on the island?	In accordance With FAR 52.222-43, do not escalate for labor categories covered by SCA/CBA, but you will have to escalate Foreign Nationals and Exempt employees.	Attachment L-2,Section L	4.2.2.1.7.e
	25	In the draft Q&A numbers 216 and 294 were asked and answered regarding uniforms and PPE being part of the Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) CLIN, X007. The language in the final was not revised to include this as part of 1.6.10. Are the uniforms and PPE still considered to be part of the Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) CLIN, X007.	Yes, uniforms and PPE shall fall under the CAP CLIN, CLIN X007.	Draft Q&A #216 and #294
	26	Q&A #21 states that all subcontractors (Minor or Major) are to complete the DCAA Accounting Systems tab of Attachment L-03. Since Minor subcontractors are NOT required to complete the full Attachment L-03 are Primes to submit this worksheet as part of the pricing narrative in Word or PDF format?	Yes, it should be in PDF format.	Pending Answers to Attachment L-01 Questions and Answers	4
	27	Q&A #1 states that offerors should populate with any labor category that is not part of an SCA or CBA on the DCAA and Accounting System Tab.

Are Offerors to populate with any local or foreign nationals? Or just Exempts?	Yes, offerors should populate with exempt employees.	Pending Answers to Attachment L-01 Questions and Answers	1
	28	Please confirm DoDI 6055.06, Enclosure 9, is the reference document offerors should use to determine F&ES staffing.	Enclosure 9 along with table 1.4 "FES Core Set-4 Core Fire Fighter Requirements" from AFMS 44F1 combined make up the F&ES staffing. See Enclosure 9 document posted to the bidders library.	PWS 2.1.1.1	26 of 188
	29	REVISED - In Section L, Paragraph 2.1.2.3, the Government states it wants offerors to QUOTE "Describe your approach to manage a foreign national workforce in a foreign remote environment, and interface with Host Nation representatives. (Ref PWS paragraphs 1.10, as well as any other subparagraph that references tenant support and/or foreign national workforce." ENQUOTE.

All other references to “tenant support” were removed from the final RFP, will the Government please confirm that Offerors are not required to address tenant support in the proposal response and that this reference will be removed in an amendment?	Yes, the Government will ensure the words "tenant support" are removed from section L, Subfactor 1, element 2.1.2.3.	Section L	9/2.1.2.3
	30	Is the airfield and control tower manned even when no flights are scheduled to arrived AAAF?	Control tower should be manned 16 hours per day.	PWS	50/2.8.5.4
	31	Throughout the PWS there are requirements for sampling and analysis, is the cost of analysis. Please confirm the cost of analysis is covered by the CAP CLIN.	Some sampling and analysis will be completed on island. The purchase of material or supplies to complete sampling on island would be charged to the CAP CLIN for the given FY. For example: basic pool water testing will be completed on island with equipment purchased on CAP. Cost to send samples off island for analysis would also be a CAP CLIN cost for the given FY. For example: Asbestos testing would need to be sent off island for analysis,	PWS	82/4.1.1, 106/4.4.17.7, 109/4.4.22.7, and 110/4.4.23.1
	32	Is there an oil analysis laboratory at PAFB that can provided spectrometric oil analysis of AAAF generator(s) oil?	No, there is no oil analysis laboratory.	PWS	106/4.4.17.7
	33	In the Draft Q&A number 268 stated that the Government will pay for up to three (3)) R&R trips per FY for US contractor employees stationed at Ascension traveling back to the US.

This was not incorporated into the final RFP. Could it please be added?	This is identiifed in the base support agreement.	Draft Q&A
	34	Please confirm rotational staff will be able to travel back and forth to Ascension without being limited to a certain number of trips per year.	The program office has a limited travel budget and will work with the contractor to cover requirements. The number of seats are not unlimited and must be utilized to meet contract requirements
	35	Q&A #2 asked if offerors are to populate the "Base Year Proposed Rate" column with their direct labor rate (which is paid to the employee) or their fully loaded rates (what would be charge to the Government).

The answer was "Neither, offerors should populate with their wage rate."

Would the Government please define what is meant by Wage Rate please?	This is the employee's hourly wage with no taxes or burdens.	Attachment L-03 AIMS Cost Price Workbook	DCAA and Accounting Systems Tab
	36	Section L states, "Provide a staffing plan which discusses key personnel education and/or experience (to include resumes), required qualifications, team composition, and management of subcontractors". The reference in parenthesis to resumes seems to lead to the fact that resumes are a requirement of submission. Are resumes a requirement, and if so, how will they be evaluated per Section M. Section M states, "key personnel experience management of subcontractors".	No, the resume requirement will be removed from section L.	PWS/ Section L- Attach L-02	PWS/1.5.8 Section L/2.1.2.1 Section M/2.2.2.1.	Section L is the only place that vaguely seems to require Key Personnel resume(s). Are resumes for Key Personnel defined in the PWS required for all 5 labor categories.
	37	PWS 2.6.1.4 States the Contractor shall insure lodging rooms for up to two full Channel Mission and transient aircrews at any one time are available and allow for uninterrupted crew rest at any time day or night. How Many personnel are on each crew?	Channel missions usually consists of 6 ATI personnel (2 pilots, 1 mechanic, 1 load master, 2 stewards)	PWS 2.6.1.4	2.6.1.4/ Page 39	Number of rooms required
	38	PWS 2.6/2.6.1 The Contractor shall provide lodging, quarters, dining services, laundry, and housekeeping to PCS/TDY personnel, reimbursable customers and custodial support services at AAAF. How many dorms/facilities and rooms are there	Per the workload indicators there are 300 permanent party quarters and 30 TDY lodging quarters.	PWS 2.6	2.6/2.6.1 Page 38	Number of rooms total permanent party and TDY
	39	PWS 2.6/2.6.1 The Contractor shall provide lodging, quarters, dining services, laundry, and housekeeping to PCS/TDY personnel, reimbursable customers and custodial support services at AAAF. Approximately how many individuals are served daily.	Number of individual served will largely dependent on offeror's staffing plan. Number of TDY personnel referenced within the workload indicators. There are also three active duty military stationed at AAAF.	PWS 2.6	2.6/2.6.1 Page 38	Service requirements
	40	PWS 2.6/2.6.1 The Contractor shall provide lodging, quarters, dining services, laundry, and housekeeping to PCS/TDY personnel, reimbursable customers and custodial support services at AAAF. How many facilities and approximate Square Footage.	Additional information titled "AAAF Facilities" has been posted to the bidders library that identifies facilities and square footage.	PWS 2.6	2.6/2.6.1 Page 38	Facilities and square footage
	41	PWS 2.8.4.1 Note 1 The Advanced Airfield Managers (AAFM) course is not required but preferred to fill either the Airfield Management Operations Manager (AMOM) or AMSL duty positions. Would the government fund this training	At this time, the Government does not plan on paying for preferred training.	PWS 2.8.4.1 Note 1	PWS 2.8.4.1 Note 1 Page46	Request for government funding
	42	Section L 3.1 Past Performance: Will the government accept CPARS reports in lieu of past performance questionnaires' in volume 2 of the proposal submission?	The Government will not accept CPARs in lieu of the completed Past Performance Questionnaires. The Government will be using sources identified in Section M paragraph 3.1.2. to evaluate Past Performance Information.	Section L/Attachment L-02	Section L 3.1 Page 11	CPARS in lieu of questionnaires
	43	Section L 3.5 states: The contractor shall submit citations to address each technical subfactor area: Program Management, Non-Mission Support Services, and Mission Support Services (minimum of 1 citation and a maximum of 3 citations per subfactor area) If relevant, can one citation be used for all 3 subfactors?	If the same citation is utilized for multiple subfactors, then it will be counted as a separate citation under each subfactor for which it was cited.	Section L/3.5 Specific Volume Requirements	Section L/3.5 Page 11	If one citation is relevant to all subfactors Program Management, Non-Mission Support Services, and Mission Support Services, can it be used to satisfy the requirement in Sec L 3.5.
	44	PWS 3,5,2,9 States The Contractor is responsible for repair costs up to one time repair limit (OTRL). How is this cost determined?	It is based on the current depreciated value.	PWS 3.5.2.9	PWS 3.5.2.9 page 69	one time repair limit (OTRL) cost determination

	1	Will the Government have open discussions with all offerors prior to competitive range being determined or will discussions only occur between those companies that have made the competitive range?	No, the government will not have discussions prior to competitive range.	Section L	L-1. Source Selection Overview
	2	Can 1 Past Performance citation cover all 3 subfactor elements or does the Government require 1 citation per subfactor element?	If the same citation is utilized for multiple subfactors, then it will be counted as a separate citation under each subfactor for which it was cited.	Section L	3.5 Specific Volume Requirements
	3	What is the average/total number of aircraft usage requiring air field management support to include ATC, ground transportation, etc. per day/week/month/or year. Is the tower maned 24/7.	The Government will post the Ascension traffic count in the bidders library. In addition, please refer to the workload indicators.	Attachment 11 AIMS work load 2.8 PWS 1.3.4, PWS 2.8.3.18, PWS 2.8.5/2.8.5.4	Attachment 11 & PWS
	4	The term Biweekly is used in attachment 8a for PM frequency on numerous items, is the government referring to every two weeks or twice (2) a week?	Biweekly is defined as every two weeks.	Attachment 8a NASA MCAT preventive Maintenance	Attachment 8a
	5	The solicitation lists Attachment 16 Reserved for Mission Essential Contractor Services in section J however, attachment 16 was not part of the solicitation package in FBO.	Attachment 16, Section J and Page 73 has been updated to add the word "Plan". Please refer back to DFAR Clause 252.237-7023. The Plan is provided by the Offeror and will be incorporated in the Section J after contract award.	Solicitation (FA252119RA017)	Solicitation Document section J.
	6	Discussion: Airfield operations is required to follow Ascension Airfield Operation Instructions, but the instruction was not provided.
Question: Will the Government provide the operating instruction for reference and use to respond to the requirement?	Ascension Airfield Instruction will be posted to the bidders library.	PWS Reference: 2.8.1	PWS Reference: 2.8.1
	7	Discussion: Information required to submit a proposal response.
Question: Who is the FOD Manager?	The AIMS contractor is the FOD manager.	PWS Reference: 2.8.4.6 (k)	PWS Reference: 2.8.4.6 (k)
	8	Discussion: PWS requires the contractor to develop procedures to identify and report Bird Watch Condition as outlined in the installation BASH/Wildlife Hazard Reduction Plan and maintain a current copy of the installation BASH/Wildlife Hazard Reduction Plan on file.
Question/Request: Please provide a copy of the current BASH/Wildlife Hazard Reduction Plan. Who determines the Bird Watch Condition?	45 SW OPLAN 91-212.2 BASH Reduction will be posted to the bidders library.
Refer to 45 SW OPLAN 91-212.2 BASH Reduction.	PWS Reference: 2.8.4.6 (l)	PWS Reference: 2.8.4.6 (l)
	9	Discussion: The Contractor shall operate the control tower with FAA-certified air traffic controllers IAW 45th Space Wing, 45th Mission Support Group, Det 2 Instruction 11-250, Airfield Operations and Base Flying Procedures.
Question/Request: Please provide access to the 45th Space Wing, 45th Mission Support Group, Det 2 Instruction 11-250, Airfield Operations and Base Flying Procedures.	Yes, please see attached requested information posted to the bidders library.	PWS Reference: 2.8.5.3	PWS Reference: 2.8.5.3
	10	Discussion: Contractor shall provide extended airfield and control tower operations based upon a 16-hour workday.
Question: Is the control tower required to be staffed 16-hours per day, 365 days per year?	Yes, the control tower is required to be manned 16 hours a day.	PWS Reference: 2.8.5.4	PWS Reference: 2.8.5.4
	11	Discussion: There is no reference to normal Transient Alert services other than briefing aircrews and coordinating aircraft refueling.
Question: Are Transient Alert personnel required for the contract and are there Follow-Me and parking spot requirements for transient aircraft?	Yes, please refer to documents supporting airfield operations.	PWS Reference: 2.8.6	PWS Reference: 2.8.6
	12	Discussion: There is no reference to passenger terminal and passenger processing for aircraft.
Question: Do airfield management personnel process passengers for flights? If not, who processes passengers for flights out of the island?	The AIMS contractor will process passengers for channel flights back to Patrick AFB from Ascension.	PWS Reference: 2.8	PWS Reference: 2.8
	13	The RFP states: “Each page shall be counted except the following: cover pages, table of contents, blank tab dividers, glossaries/acronym lists.” Question: Is the Cross Reference Matrix also excluded from page count?	The Cross Reference Matrix will be excluded from the page count and Section L will be updated.	L-I 1.3.1.1	6
	14	Will the Government accept CPARs in lieu of completed Past Performance Questionnaires if CPARs exist for the referenced relevant citations?	The Government will not accept CPARs in lieu of the completed Past Performance Questionnaires. The Government will be using sources identified in Section M paragraph 3.1.2. to evaluate Past Performance Information.	L-III 3.5 h.	12
	15	The Professional Employee Compensation Plan is listed as part of the EN submission Complete Cost/Price Proposal; however, the paragraph states to submit this plan with Volume IV. Could you please clarify if this is to be submitted with the Volume IV initial submission or with Volume III Part 2 EN submission?	Yes, the Compensation Plan should be included in Volume 3 Part 2 due with EN submission and Section L paragraph 4.2.2.1.8. will be corrected.	L-IV 4.2.2.1.8	20
	16	We are to submit a minimum of 1 citation and maximum of 3 citations per Subfactor. Can we use the same citation for multiple subfactors if it covers the criteria for those subfactors?	If the same citation is utilized for multiple subfactors, then it will be counted as a separate citation under each subfactor for which it was cited.	L-III 3.5 and M-III 5.4
	17	Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan is not listed in Section L but is referenced in Section M. Could you please clarify if this plan is to be included in Volume IV?	Attachment 16, Section J and Page 73 has been updated to add the word "Plan". Please refer back to DFAR Clause 252.237-7023. The Plan is provided by the Offeror and will be incorporated in the Section J after contract award.	M-IV 5.4. Mission-Essential Contractor Services	11
	18	Are Consent/Client Letters excluded from the Past Performance Volume 40 page limit?	Consent/Client Letters will not count against the page limit. Section L will be updated accordingly.	L-III 3.2	11
	19	PWS 1.6.19 states: The Contractor shall team with the Government to develop a self-assessment methodology that communicates the Contractor’s achievement of the Service Summary Item (SSI) Performance Objectives and associated thresholds. Will the Government provide the SSIs and associated thresholds specific to Base Operations Support (PWS 2-2.10), Logistics Management Functions (PWS 3-3.7), Civil Engineering Support (PWS 4-4.4), Non-Mission Communications Objective (PWS 5-5.5), Mission Services (PWS 6-6.4)?	The SSI's are listed in the back of the PWS along with associated thresholds.	PWS 1.6.19, PWS 2-2.10, PWS 4-4.4, PWS 5-5.5, PWS 6-6.4
	20	2.3.10.10 states: The Contractor shall perform joint security patrols with the RAF and local police officials on the US base as needed with proper coordination through the base commander. Will the Government. Will the Government provide workload data regarding number of security patrols conducted on a daily basis?	Roving patrols will be dictated by the installation security plan.	2.3.10.10
	21	2.6.2.1 states: The Contractor shall perform regular custodial services to administrative facilities that do not exceed the Air Force Standard custodial service standards. Will the Government provide the total cleanable inventory (square foot) covered under this specification?	A list of facilities have been posted to the bidders library along with an additional attachment identifying square footage.	PWS 2.6.2.1
	22	2.6.3.1 states: The Contractor shall collect on a “cash” basis for dining services provided to Temporary Duty Personnel (Military, Government Civilians, and Contractors), permanent party military personnel, Space A Visitors, base guests, Royal Air Force (RAF) personnel, and other contractors assigned to AAAF (unless an established 45 SW MOU dictates otherwise) at rates established by the Contracting Officer. Will the Government provide average number of meals served by type service (breakfast, lunch, dinner, other meal services)?	The government will post an additional facility listing identifying the square feet of each facility. In addition, the workload indicators also provides details pertaining to the amount of TDY and permanent party quarters.	PWS 2.6.3.1
	23	2.8.3 states: The Contractor shall provide airfield operations management support, aircrew support, air traffic control services, Radar Airfield Weather Services (RAWS) and aircraft ground operations control to ensure safety of arriving and departing aircraft and safety of personnel working around aircraft. IAW: AFI 13-204 Volume 3 (CDRL B036, Flight Operations Activity Report). Will the Government provide workload data regarding number of arriving and departing flights, to include transient flights?	See "Ascension Traffic Count" posted to the bidders library on 4-Oct-19.	PWS 2.8.3
	24	PWS 6.2.14 refers to an "OMP." There does not appear to be a CDRL or other reference defining what the OMP is. Please clarify what is meant by the OMP.	OMP stands for Organizational Maintenance Plan and is associated with CDRL B040. CDRL B040 is a new CDRL that will be added to the bidders library.	PWS 6.2.14	PWS page 135
	25	Paragraph 1.10.6 stipulates that “the Contactor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force and UK labor laws at Ascension.” UK labor law stipulates that employers must abide by the Transfer of Undertakings Regulations Protection of Employment (TUPE). This TUPE stipulates that employees have the legal right to transfer to new employers their existing labor contract terms and conditions. Since only an incumbent would have this information, please provide a summary of the employment terms which may drive pricing such that all bidders may have a common understanding of what the current work force receives in benefits.	Government will post Ascension traffic count titled "Ascension traffic count" in the bidders library.	Attachment L-01	Section 1.10.6, page 20	NA
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Attachment 10 stipulates that US Contractor employees stationed at Ascension Island will be authorized three round trips to Patrick Air Force Base. Since this travel is on military aircraft which make refueling stops in locations such as Antigua, will contractor staff be able enplane and deplane at these refueling stops for travel to or from their home of record?	Passengers may deplane in Antigua with proper coordination and approval on Ascension to Patrick AFB route assuming they have no checked baggage. On the outbound leg, passengers will not be allowed on the aircraft at Antigua unless they had been manifested and departed from Patrick AFB.	Attachment 10	Section e, page 1	NA
	27	Are there any nationalities that would not be permitted to work this program?	The Government poses no restriction as to the nationality of the work force.	General	NA	NA
	28	The PWS requires that written protocols be maintained for food handler medical examiniations. Which guididelines or standards must these protocols conform to?	The guidance for this PWS is contained in the FDA Food Code.	Attachment 1	Section 2.4.1.4.5, page 32	NA
	29	Please confirm that US, UK, Non-citizens of these two countries and who in the service of contractors supporitng the US Government will be exempt from the entry visa requrements, so long as they are not citizens of countires banned from entry onto Ascension Island.	Please refer back to the 1956 Bahamas Agreement.	Final solicitation	52.222-50, page 54	NA
	30	There is conflicing guidance relating to tax liability for staff in the employment of contractors supporting the US Government. Please confirm that those employees working on this contract will be exempt from local and UK taxes unless citizens of the UK and/or preminenant resdents of Ascension Island	Questions regarding employment taxes are the responsibility of the offeror.	NA	NA	NA
	329	Section L.1.3 states that "Attachment, Past Performance Questionnaire Cover Letters and Questionnaires (in Section J), Subcontractor Consent Letter will not count towards the page count." Will the Government please clarify. Are offerors required to submit completed PPQ Cover Letters and PPQs with Volume 2 - Past Performance Information? The PPQ cover letters direct POCs to submit the completed PPQs directly to the Government.	The PPQs are to be sent directly to the Government Point of Contacts (POCs). The Government will update Section L paragraph 1.3 (b) under Table 1.3. in the asterisk information. The Government will remove "Past Performance Questionnaire Cover Letters and Questionnaires (in Section J)" and change to, "Attachment L-04, Subcontractor Consent Letters (in paragraph 3.2. in Section L) are part of Volume 2, but will not count towards the total page count limitation. See paragraph L-III for more information regarding Volume 2 due date."
	330	The answer to this question is the only time a "CNA" is referenced as a requirement. Please confirm that a Certified Nurse Assistant is required.	The requirement for a CNA will be added to PWS 2.5.9.			Answer to Question #145

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