Industry_Day_Questions.pdf

FA3002-13-R-0005 WSSC Responses to Industry Day Questions

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Document Reference Question/Issue Government Response

1 Will the FY 14/15 projected pilot training handout be added to the RFP Docs? A sample of the PFT was posted to FedBizOpps under Industry Day. PFT information is also listed in Appendix 4 & 5 of the PWS.

Concerning contract start date at Holloman I reiterated that the contractor needed to have services in place on 1 April 14 as described in section 3 of the PWS. The follow up question asked when will the first class start, I gave them the 25 April date listed on the PFT information

2 Is the Graduate Training Integration Management System (GTIMS) focal point a Gov or contactor? Mr. Daniels stated AETC is the focal point for the system

3 PWS Appendix 6a Regarding FMS training, who do we train? Mr. Daniels clarified we DO NOT teach Taiwan students; however, we DO teach Singapore pilots.

He also added we have other International pilots assigned as exchange officers

4 PWS Note in

Appendix 4 and the mission profiles listed on the syllabus

What is the simulator student/instructor ratio? Mr. Daniels stated 1 student per container (simulator) with the instructor controlling via the console.

In the scenario of the “networked” simulators and the student is International with his instructor in another simulator, an additional instructor will set on the console to monitor the student

5 When is maintenance performed on the simulators? Mr. Botelho stated the work is performed between 1800 and 2200 hours.

6 Are syllabus events available via the local LAN? Mr. Daniels confirmed they are available via LAN

7 PWS Appendix 2 of the PWS, flying in the container is implied in paragraph 3.1, MTC security is implied in paragraph

4.1.7 section 4

Holloman

What is the availability rate of the simulators? Mr. Botelho stated the contract requires 95% availability; however, it is common for them to exceed

99% availability. Mr. Daniels clarified the Holloman AFB Mission Training Center (MTC) will have stringent access requirements due to DMO capability. Questions concerning the MTC should be directed to Kevin Walker. Mr. Daniels stated International exchange officers would flow to

Holloman. Mr. Daniels noted the instructors would be required to run the console for the MTC’s, much like the ATD-16 simulators at Luke AFB. Mr. Daniels clarified the Luke AFB Networked

Training Center (NTC) simulators have console operators and manning the consoles for these mission is not required

8 How do we determine Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)? Ms. Groves noted to follow instructions in sections L&M of the RFP

9 RFP CLINs 0009 and 0018

Do you use this contract vehicle to purchase technology? Mr. Daniels confirmed THAT Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) was part of the contract and used for a variety of purchase to include technology.

10 Is courseware Power Point based? Mr. Daniels clarified it resembles PowerPoint; however, it is built in Flash

11 When do contractors need to be on site? For Eight hours a day? Mr. Daniels stated it will be up to the contactor Site Manager to determine individuals hours essential to perform during the Period of Performance

12 PWS 3.12.7.3.1.,

3.12.9.19.

Can contractors be on site without a Government Representative? Mr. Daniels clarified assigned contractors are provided combinations for access into facilities and would have unabated access to perform duties.

13 PWS 3.12.1.2.3. Is there a feedback system in place? Mr. Daniels stated the students provide feedback via course critiques and the AD TRS instructors

Graduate Feedback visits and interviews with gaining units to ensure course syllabi meets the needs of gaining units.

14 Are there any comments that have stood out to clarify the information transfer from instructor to student?

Mr. Daniels stated the students commonly provide positive feedback. A low percentage of students note the academics are ahead of the current place in their training; however, this is unavoidable due to the pace of graduating students on time.

15 Are GTIMS courseware individuals under the current contract? Mr. Daniels confirmed they are.

16 Does the current contract carry an internal CSA? Mr. Daniels confirmed it does

17 PWS 3.12.6.2.4. What is the two-month phase in and 1 month mobilization in the RFP? This section of the PWS was updated in RFP Amendment 0001 to: "Phase-In: The previous contractor, and/or the Government, during phase-in period commencing 30 days prior to this contract's completion date shall provide initial cadre training and certification for the contractor's instructor/CWD personnel."

18 Does the GTIMS have a survey tool? Mr. Daniels clarified it does; however, it is not used. We currently use digital critiques

19 Does the critique get managed by this contract? Mr. Daniels stated the critique is contractor developed and overseen by AF. Mr. Daniels reviews all changes and revisions

20 Are the classrooms scheduled in GTIMS? Mr. Daniels noted the classrooms are schedule separately

21 Who updated the hard drives? Mr. Daniels clarified the Learning Center Technicians perform hard drive updates

22 Is there a software company providing the databases in the Learning Center? Mr. Daniels stated the databases are developed locally, currently using Access

23 Is there any movement built in the RFP due date to delay or move the deadline for proposals? The deadline for proposals is not set to be extended. Answers to questions and changes for

Amendment 0001 have been determined not to be substantial in nature and are deemed minor corrections and clarifications.

24 Is there an extension period built into the current contract? Mr. Daniels clarified the current contract is a 1-year bridge and there is a 6 month option built in

25 Does it seem incorrect the deadline for questions is 19 August and the deadline for proposals is only

10 days later, 29 August?

19 Aug is the correct deadline for questions

26 Are all positions listed in CBA? Mr. Daniels clarified all positions are in the CBA except for management.

27 PWS 3.12.11.6 Is there any merit to consolidating the 4 GTIMS Associate positions? Mr. Daniels stated the PWS is currently written to have 1 per squadron.

28 Who will provide the training for the MTC’s at Holloman AFB? The MTC contract has a training CLIN for instructors. The MTC contract will provide training for instructors.

29 Who will provide weapons director capability in the MTC? Currently I/SME will provide