RFP_FA3002-15-R-0026_QUESTIONS_ _ANSWERS_(10_Sep_15).pdf

FA3002-15-R-0026, Questions & Answers

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED (24 Aug 15)

PWS/RFP REFERENCE

Answered & Posted

1 Can the Government verify it is asking for the past performance proposal information from Past Performance Information Sheets (PPIS) before the questions are due and before the PPQ are due?

PPIS identifying customers that will submit PPQs on behalf of the offeror are due NLT 2:00 PM CST, 31 Aug 15.

PPQs are due NLT 2:00 PM CST, 14 Sep 15.

If due by 31 Aug 15, can subcontractor PPIS be submitted as part of the 3 required?

Prime and Sub-contractor past performance will be considered; PPIS should include customers that intend to submit PPQs on either the Prime, Sub or both.

If yes, how is this information to be sent, via email or hard copy?

Can be submitted via email to:

Antoinette.davis.1@us.af.mil Sheldon.washington.2@us.af.mil

RFP Deadlines 25 Aug 15

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED (25 Aug 15)

2 Evaluation criteria B (Attachment 3) states contractor will be evaluated on developing physical fitness and nutritional plans for SO/CS candidates. PWS 2.3.4 states that these programs will be provided by the USAF SO/CS Program Manager. Can the government please clarify if the contractor is responsible for developing these training programs or will they be provided by the USAF?

The Contractor is responsible for developing the training programs

RFP Attachment 3 & PWS

2.3.4

28 Aug 15

3 Will Field CDSS Developers have access to facilities on military installations to administer the PAST?

No

28 Aug 15 mailto:Antoinette.davis.1@us.af.mil mailto:Sheldon.washington.2@us.af.mil

4 Para 5.3 of the PWS states “to drive on base, contractors shall have a valid state driver’s license and proof of insurance.” Is this all the personal identification required for a contactor to get access to a military installation or will contractors be issued a Common Access Card?

Contractors will be required to show valid state driver's license, proof of Insurance and registration.

If CAC will be issued, will it be to all the personnel associated with this contract, particularly the Field CDSS Developers?

CDSS Developers at BMT and CDSS Program Manager and Deputy Program Manager will be issued CAC (ID Card ).

PWS 5.3 28 Aug 15

5 Para 5.8.1 of the PWS states that contractor personnel must be former Air Force special forces personnel. Is a waiver authorized for other military service Special Forces personnel; Navy SEALs, Green Beret, Army Ranger, Force Recon, etc.?

No

PWS 5.8.1 28 Aug 15

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED (1 Sep 15)

6 The MEPS location and SO/CS recruiting success map doesn’t have Hawaii, Alaska or other U.S. territories listed.

Was it the Government’s intent to include these locations as part of the requirement?

PWS Attachment 3 04 Sep 15

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED (4 Sep 15)

7 Is there an incumbent?

No.

08 Sep 15

8 Is this FFP or hours worked/labor hour contract?

Firm Fixed Price.

RFP Description 08 Sep 15

9 CLINs are specific. May Contractor modify CLINs to delineate between proposed labor categories, and to open possibility of other cost savings?

Do not modify the CLINs. However, you can utilize a labor mix to fill in the unit price.

RFP Attachment 4

08 Sep 15

10 Only 2 PAST/month? Is that per RCS? Per administrator?

How does that add up to 2,000-12,000/year?

Yes, only 2 PAST/month.

Not per RCS, it is per testing location in accordance with Attachment 3 of the PWS.

For entry into these specialties, a minimum of two successful PAST are required. With 65 MEPS locations, it should equal approximately 130 tests per month. For Alaska and Puerto Rico locations, one test per month is probable.

Due to PAST failures, multiple tests may be required resulting in approximately 12,000 tests per year.

PWS para 1.2. 08 Sep 15

11 Are all developers required to possess Personal Trainer, Lifeguard, CPR, and First Aid certifications, OR is each developer required to have at least one of these certifications?

Yes, all field developers are required to possess each of the certifications mentioned within the PWS. If one certification encompasses another required certification that is acceptable. For example, if a Lifeguard certification includes CPR and First Aid certification, then it is acceptable to only have a Lifeguard certification in addition to a Personal Trainer certification.

PWS para 5.2. 08 Sep 15

12 Are SEREs required to complete 2.1 AND 2.2?

Assuming this is in reference to Attachment 1 of the PWS, paragraph 2.1. and 2.2., SERE candidates are required to complete the 200 meter surface swim only. They do not perform the 2x25 meter underwater swim or the 500 meter surface swim.

PWS Attachment 1, PAST

Criteria, paragraph 2.1.

and 2.2.

08 Sep 15

13 CAC required for URL provisioned – please send alternative link.

There is no need to access the link because it directs you to the “PAST Evaluation Worksheet”, which has been provided as Attachment 2 of the PWS.

PWS Attachment 2, PAST

Evaluation Worksheet

08 Sep 15

14 Are Facilities defined in this section the same as CLIN 0005 Facilities?

No; CLIN 0005 is for the training facilities to administer the

PWS Attachment 4 08 Sep 15

PAST Test.

15 Can PAST be administered on base? If not, where are they currently administered?

No. The intent of the PWS is to have the contractor propose civilian facilities that can accommodate all aspects of the

PAST.

08 Sep 15

16 Provides a schedule for Contractor to adhere to; however, it is an explicit requirement that Contractor develops schedule. Is this pre-scheduled? Is this negotiable?

The Field CDSS Developer will provide a monthly planner no later than the 25th of the month prior and should include a schedule (can be tentative) regarding the PAST testing and training sessions with candidates.

BMT CDSS Developers shall work with candidates during limited weekend and designated evening hours as identified in PWS para 2.4.1.

PWS para 2.3.5. and 2.4.1. 08 Sep 15

17 “Contractor will provide at least one developer per field location”. Can developer travel between field locations? Is there an FTE requirement?

While each field location must have a developer associated with it, the contractor has the flexibility to submit a plan that allows developers to travel between field locations. The expectation remains that field developers will provide a minimum of two PASTs per testing location as well as coach all potential candidates within the field location.

PWS para 1.2. 08 Sep 15

QUESTIONS SUBMITTED (10 Sep 15)

18 Can we submit our proposed locations as an attachment to the submission that does not contribute to the overall page limit?

Yes, the proposed locations can be submitted as an attachment and will not be contributed to the overall page limit.

RFP Attachment 2, pg.4 and 5, para (e) through (h)

10 Sep 15