Attach 28 - Round Two QA Responses_ 07OCT2020.pdf

SECTION J - ATTACH 28 FA300220R0007

Round Two Q&A Responses, 07 OCT 2020 07 OCT 2020

VANCE BOS

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n/a Q&A page 31, Att. 14 and Att. 11 Att. 11 has cost/price data. Does the government want offerors to put cost/price data in Volume I Technical?

Offerors are not required to utilize Column I "cost/price" in Attachment 11.

n/a Q&A page 31, Att. 14 and Att. 11

Done correctly, Att. 11 is 120 pages. We recommend that the Government exempt the response to paragraph 2.7.b from the 120 page Volume I limit and allow offerors to provide the completed Att. 11 as a separate document.

IAW Amendment 0006 revisions; Attachment 11 will not be counted in Volume I - Technical 120 page limit. However, Attachment 11 will have a 60 page limit. Please reference Attach 14 - Section L, Para

2.7. and Table L.1.2 – Proposal Organization.

13.1.1.1.1.12.17.1 Q&A page 5 Is it the Government's intent for the SP to clean the outside of the windows in the stairwell of the Control Tower? To accomplish this task, the SP will be required to lease a 135 foot boom lift or similar equipment to reach the windows. This considerable cost would be passed to the Government.

Yes, SP will be required to clean outside of the windows in the stairwell of the Control Tower.

18.1.2.2.3.7 Q&A page 13 Can the Government confirm that the SP is only to provide "Subject Matter Expert (SME)" to the Installation Fire Extinguisher program?

SP shall provide all services IAW PWS Section 18, to include Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance for all matters involving fire extinguishers IAW PWS Section 18, paragraph 18.1.2.2.3.7.

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18.1.2.2.3.7 Q&A page 13 Can the government confirm that offerors are not expected to pay for the maintenance, repair, and testing of fire extinguishers installation wide including flightline fire extinguishers?

IAW PWS Section 18 , paragraphs 18.1.2.1.22. ,

18.1.2.2.7.1. and 18B.1.2.8, the SP will be responsible to pay for the maintenance, repair and testing of fire extinguishers installation wide, including flightline fire extinguishers.

11.1.2.3.1.2 Q&A page 51 Can the Government confirm that it will be the SP's responsibility to pay for the rubber removal on the airfield?

The airfield rubber removal has historically been accomplished under a separately funded contract action, and will be done the same in the future.

11.1.2.3.1.2 Q&A page 51 Can the Government provide cost information for the requirement for rubber removal on the airfield?

The airfield rubber removal has historically been accomplished under a separately funded contract action, and will be done the same in the future.

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2.1.27.11 Q&A pages 44 & 47 The Government's responses to question about facilities being available for maintenance and repair of SP vehicles are contradictory. Can the Government please clarify.

Per AFI 24-302 2.36.1. The following vehicles shall not be serviced, repaired, garaged or stored in any Vehicle Management facility/shop or in any building where Government property is stored: 2.36.1.1.

Privately Owned Vehicles. (T-2). 2.36.1.2. Non-appropriated fund motor vehicles. (T-2). 2.36.1.3.

Vehicles disposed to Defense Logistics Agency - Disposition Services. (T-2). 2.36.1.4. Vehicles appropriated and/or owned by state or local government agencies. (T-2).The T-2 signifies that the waiver approval authority is - * The MAJCOM/CC or equivalent (delegable no lower than the first General Officer in the chain of command or personnel meeting T-1 delegation authorization) - For requests from ANG units, the NGB/CF (delegable no lower than ANGRC/CC or appropriate NGB Director) - For requests from Department or Service level DRU, the appropriate DRU/CC - For requests from Department or Service level FOAs, the first general officer in the chain of command.

11.1.2.2.5 Att. 1 This paragraph states: "Provide necessary training, technical advice, and materiel for the Facility Managers to perform the minor maintenance." Can the Government confirm that it will be the SP's responsibility to pay for materiel to support this program? If so, can the Government provide cost data associated with this support?

PWS has been updated. See PWS Section 11, paragraph 11B.1.5.

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n/a n/a Will the Government please add the latest CBA to the RFP as an Amendment?

Amend 0006 revised Section J - Attachment 3 CBA

11.1.2.2. Operations

Engineering

Att. 1 Can the government provide historical work load date and/or labor hours required to support the Operations Engineering section? Operations engineering is a wide range of skill set to include managers, supervisors, accountants, engineers, architects and technicians. The lack of work load data makes it very difficult to determine a minimum team complement for this section.

The material for the U-Fix-It program are purchased under annual CEMAS budget which is paid by the government.

11.1.2.2.1.

Requirements & Optimization

Att. 1 Can the government provide historical work load data and/or labor hours utilized to support this requirement? As it is unclear how much work is involved in operating this program at Vance.

PWS has been updated See PWS Section 11, paragraph 11B.1.5.

11.1.2.2.1.1.1.

Activity Management

Att. 1 Can the government provide historical work load data and/or labor hours required to support the Activity Management program at Vance?

PWS has been updated. See PWS Section 11, paragraph 11B.1.6.

11.1.2.2.1.5.

Preventive Maintenance

Att. 1 Is the current PM program and historical labor hours adequate to support the program at Vance? Or will additional equipment and labor hours need to be added to the program?

The historical labor hours are adequate to support the program.

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11.1.2.2.1.6. Work

Order Planning

Att. 1 Can the government provide historical data and/or labor hours associated with supporting the work order planning, cost estimating and loading of materials in AWIMS.

PWS has been updated. See PWS Section 11, paragraph 11B.1.7.

12B.1.2 Att. 1 There are no MILCONs listed in historic workload, nor are any mentioned in 12B.1.3. Will the USG compensate the SP for MILCON efforts above the listed workload?

Future MILCON workload data is reflected in para 12B.1.3. ( future workload reflects 3). The workload data provided is an estimate. Any extreme changes in workload may be negotiated at that time.

12.B.1.2 Att. 1 Will the USG provide additional compensation to the SP if more than 5 projects are designed with a construction cost over $500k?

See PWS Section 12, paragraph 12B.1.3 for updated Future Design Workload Data.

12.1.2.1.2.1, 12.1.2.2.1.2, and 12B1.2

Att. 1 What constitutes a charrette? No charrettes are listed in 12B.1.3. Will USG provide additional compensation for charrettes added to future workload? The listed number of historical charrettes does not match the future workload date provided in 12B.1.3.

The planning charrettes are funded by the Government and performed by A&E contracts.

Follow requirement IAW PWS Section 12, paragraph

12.1.2.1.2.1. and Table 12B.1.3.is subject to change and provided for project oversight planning purposes.

12B.1.3 Att. 1 If the Facility Board or Air Forces increases project workload, will the USG provide equitable adjustments for increases in engineering workload?

Any possible future increases will be addressed at that time.

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28.1.1 Att. 1 The PWS states that "The Service Provider (SP) shall be responsible for providing complete programs for customers, with attention to all aspects of execution, including planning, advertising, supplies, equipment, and presentation." Is the SP responsible for purchasing supplies and equipment?

Yes, IAW PWS Section 28, The SP is responsible for providing complete programs for customers, with attention to all aspects of execution, including planning, advertising, supplies, equipment, and presentation.

28B.1 Att. 1 Can the Government clarify the required linen support for Camp Tomahawk?. If this a SP requirement, can the Government provide workload data for this support?

See PWS Section 28, paragraph 28B.1.

25.1.2.8.1 Att. 1 Is the SP expected to provide fuel for the UDI fleet or is it reimbursed in a cost CLIN?

The UDIs are fueled at the base service station for use by USG personnel. USG personnel using a UDI outside of the immediate area will use a GTC for fueling.

25.1.2.8.1 Att. 1 Will the SP be compensated for damage caused to the UDI fleet by non SP personnel?

If Government personnel damage a vehicle, the USG will reimburse the cost. The SP provides maintenance at their expense.

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25.1.2.8.1 Att. 1 Are UDI users required to carry insurance in the event of an accident or does the SP assume that risk?

IAW PWS Section 25, paragraph 25.1.2.1.2. Vehicles, Government/SP Provided. Government owned vehicles shall meet Air Force appearance and serviceability standards as stated in this PWS and TO 36-1-191, Technical and Managerial Reference for Motor Vehicle Maintenance. SP provided vehicles are required to maintain appropriate insurance coverage as required by federal, state, and local laws and directives.

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IAW PWS Section 18, paragraph 18.1.2.2.6.7., the requirement is to ‘Respond to and take immediate actions to mitigate all Wildland Urban Interface Fires and Wildland Fires. Provide initial response and initial fire attack for suppression of wildland fires on Vance AFB and the cantonment/airfield portion of Kegelman AAF’.

IAW PWS Section 18, paragraph 18.1.2.2.6.7.1, “The SP shall not perform initial wildland fire response and wildland firefighting within the wooded area of Kegelman AAF. Request MAA assistance/response for initial wildland fire response and wildland firefighting within the wooded area of Kegelman

AAF.”

The SP is expected to respond to all Wildland Urban Interface Fires and Wildland Fires on Vance AFB and Kegelman AAF with provided F&ES emergency response vehicles and request Mutual Aid Assistance from local F&ES organizations.

USG recommends prospective offers review characteristics of the F&ES service area and the below historic data:

2016 - Event 1095: Grass fire near building 306.

Extinguished by third party contractor, not reported to F&ES.

‘Total Acres Burned’ not provided in report.

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There is a requirement to respond to wildland fires, however there are no wildland fire vehicles listed in appendix 18E. Can the USG clarify what the SP is expected to respond with?

Att. 118.1.2.2.6.7

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2017 – Event 564: “C-2, R-6, E-9, and C-10 responded to a small wildland fire on the north side of the golf driving range. …C-10 attacked the fire and quickly extinguished. The fire was contained to approx. 300 sq foot area. …” “Total Acres Burned 0.01” 2018 – Event 52: F&ES “T-11 responded to small tree fire on west side of Kegelman Fire Department.”

“Total Acres Burned 0.0” 2019 – Event 171: Kegelman AAF wildland fire extinguished by MAA: Jet VFD & Nescatunga VFD.

“Vance member meet the responding Fire departments at the gate and escorted them to the fire location.” Jet VFD & Nescatunga VFD personnel, apparatus and heavy equipment extinguished the fire. SP F&ES personnel did not provide firefighting or incident command assistance.

“Total Acres Burned 40.0” 2019 – Event 993: “Grass fire between main gate and search gate.” City of Enid FD personnel and wildland firefighting apparatus assisted SP F&ES personnel.

“Total Acres Burned 3.0”

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18.1.2.2.7.1 Att. 1 Can the USG provide historic vehicle operating costs so the SP can price this requirement? The elements such as fuel and servicing is not identifiable in PWS section 25.

Historical fuel purchase with USG funds:

FY17: ~$4,315.00

PWS Section 25, paragraph 25B.1.3.1. addresses Vehicle Maintenance Workload Factors

18.1.2.2.4.5 Att. 1 There are reference documents cited in the response to questions that are not called out in the PWS appendix A. Will they be added and are they applicable?

Documents listed in PWS Appendix A are applicable reference documents, as will as documents cited within the PWS.

18.1.2.2.7.3 Att. 1 Can the USG provide a list of expected general purpose vehicles?

No, the USG will not provide a list of vehicle the SP is expected to provide. Prospective Offerors should evaluate the F&ES performance requirement and determine the vehicles required to perform services IAW this contract.

18.1.2.1.2 Att. 1 This requires the SP to provide vehicles except those called out in Appendix E. Can the USG provide a list of vehicles the SP is expected to provide.

Prospective Offerors should evaluate the F&ES performance requirement and determine the vehicles required to perform services IAW PWS Section 18.

18.1.2.1.2 Att. 1 Can the USG provide annual fuel cost? The USG provides fuel for the Fire Trucks as they are USG Property. Please reference PWS Section 2, paragraph 2.3.3.12.2. Government fuel products that are issued to government owned or leased vehicles and equipment used by the service provider shall be charged to the Government. SP shall be responsible for fuel and fuel products for government owned low-speed vehicles provided in the accountable property listing.

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18.1.2.1.2 Att. 1 Can the USG define "supplies" and "materials" and provide historical cost information?

PWS Section 18, paragraph 18.1.2.1.2. addresses Service provider funded activities, overall F&ES program supplies and materials such as office supplies, this is not all inclusive. USG funds purchases for Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), as needed.

18.1.2.1.2.1 Att. 1 Is the SP allowed to "augment" their workforce with military personnel as called out in a response to the previous round of questions.

IAW PWS Section 18, paragraph 18.1.2.1.2.1.

Provide F&ES Management and Administration services, Fire Prevention services, F&ES Training services, F&ES Emergency Communication Center (ECC) services, Emergency Management services, Fire & Rescue Emergency Response services, Offensive HazMat Mitigation services, and non-transport pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services.

The SP is not allowed to "augment" their workforce with military personnel.

11.1.2.4.3 Q&A Page 3 The response to the question on page references 25 repairs on the natural gas system that have been made by the current SP and that future repair costs will not be reimbursed by the Government. Can the USG provide the cost for the 25 repairs over the last 5 years?

The approximate gas line repair cost is $3,100.00 for the past 5 years.

n/a Solicitation and Att. 14, Section 1.1.6

Solicitation Section B POP for the Base Year is 4/1/2021 - 3/31/2022. Section L.1.1.6 states award is anticipated to be between 7/15/2021 - 9/31/2021.

Will the government adjust the Section B POP dates?

Periods of Performance are tentative and will be changed upon award, Each POP will be one year.

Date was removed from Attachment 14, Section L para 1.1.6.

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13.1.1.1.2.10.1 and 13.1.1.1.2.19

Att. 1 A considerable number of well established volunteer trees are present in the Semi-Improved and Un- Improved Grounds areas. Will the SP be required to remove these well established volunteer trees or just "seedlings" as described in the PWS?

Please refer to PWS Section 13, paragraph 13.1.1.1.2.23.3.

These sections detail tree removal requests and size classification.

Volunteer trees deemed too "well established" to be removed in routine grounds maintenance duties may receive specific requests for removal as identified in the PWS Section 13, paragraph 13.1.1.1.2.23.

13.1.1.1.2.10.1 and 13.1.1.1.2.19

Att. 1 Can the Government provide definitions of volunteer trees and seedlings, to include measurements, in the Semi-Improved and Un- Improved Grounds areas?

Please refer to PWS Section 13, paragraph

13.1.1.1.2.23.3.1. for tree size classification.

25E.3.5

Att. 1

There is an 051 vehicle listed that is not part of the BOS contract, NSN 2320001776777 truck fuel 1,200 gal 4x2. Is the SP required to maintain 051 vehicles for other contractors on the installation?

NSN 2320001776777 is, as of 25 September 2020, a 037 vehicle, and the USG will pay for parts and replacement.

7.1.2.13.1.1

Att. 1

Emergency Mass Notification System/Valcom PA System: there is no reference to this equipment in the PWS or Workload Estimate Data.

PWS Section 7, paragraph 7B.2.13. reflects Giant Voice System Support workload data.

Att. 1 Will direct vendor purchases be processed using the current Government method of issuing a contract modification for each purchase and will the SP be providing on-site administrative support to process these modifications? If so, please provide workload data for number of mods issued annually.

Purchasing information was updated on Amendment 0005.

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PWS page 297 Link provided to access Playbooks is not accessible.

Please provide link with access from non-government computers.

https://www.ceplaybooks.com/ These CE Playbooks are designed to be accessible on any device. Whether you are in a meeting, at a job site, working remotely, deployed, or on a CAC-enabled, government computer, you can have access to the AF CE information and community you need.

Recommended Browsers: CE Playbooks are best viewed in Chrome, FireFox, Safari and Edge.

PWS page 141, 161 There is limited workload provided for Water Program Management to include water testing, wastewater testing and stormwater testing to meet permit requirements. Please provide since PWS (p

161) also has CE Environmental performing duties of the Base Bioenvironmental Engineer (BE).

See PWS Section 10, paragraph 10B.1.2. for updated Historical Workload Data, Environmental.

PWS page 175 10E.1.1.2. Government Furnished/Contractor Replaced. Water and Wastewater testing equipment is listed in the Environmental Lab. There is no reference in the PWS to to an Environmental Lab or lab testing. Please clarify.

Vance utilizes government provided test equipment to test the PH and Chlorine levels in the potable water system. We also test the PH levels in the waste water system. Vance utilizes outside laboratories to perform all other required testing.

All outside laboratory testing is funded by the government.

PWS page 289, 299 Design workload. Please clarify the design workload.

Was the design workload provided all in-house design work. Are there any existing on-board Architect/Engineer contracts available to the SP?

How many on-board Architect/Engineer (A/E) contracts (one-time contracts) is SP expected to provide each year?

See PWS Section 12, paragraph 12B.1.3 for updated Future Design Workload Data. There are no existing on-board Architect/Engineer (A/E) contract. A/E can be outsourced.

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PWS

10.3.3.11Industrial User Permit.

Please provide a copy of reference permit and indicate workload for when the treatment and remediation systems are in operation and require testing.

See Attachment 29 2017 Industrial User Permit 001 and Attachment 30 Jan 2018 Modification. See PWS Section 10, paragraph 10B.1.2. for updated Historical Workload Data, Environmental.

USAF F&ES identified those requirements in ‘Structural & Proximity Personal Protective Equipment Enterprise Risk Assessment ’ (18 Aug 2015): “…This ERA meets OSHA and NFPA 1851 requirements and will ultimately serve as the source document for structural and proximity fire fighting PPE procurement specifications and applies to all AF FES personnel, including AF Reserve and Air National Guard firefighters. …”

IAW PWS 18.1.2. Section 18, paragraph 2.7.6. (“F&ES Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The SP is responsible for all PPE for F&ES personnel. F&ES PPE selection, procurement, management, maintenance, repair and replacement is the responsibility of the SP. All procurement and utilization costs for F&ES PPE are the sole responsibility of the SP. …”) the Service Provider is responsible for selection of F&ES

PPE.

IAW PWS Section 18, paragraph 18.1.2.2.7.1.1.

“Utilization of the USAF FES PPE IDIQ contract for procurement, inspection, testing, repair maintenance and replacement of SP FES PPE is prohibited as this property is provided by the SP, not the Government.”

The USG has identified a required change to PWS Section 18, paragraph 18.1.2.2.2.8. (“Ensure F&ES d

Does DOD have more stringent PPE requirements than NFPA?

18.1.2.2.7.6. F&ES

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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PWS 18.1.2.2.7.5. Establish, implement and maintain a Respiratory Protection Equipment (RPE) Program for Self- Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) IAW DoD, AF, OSHA, CFR, NFC and NFPA requirements.

What manufacturer of SCBA does the department run with now? What is the year of the oldest SCBA’s? What has been the turn over rate of personnel in the last 3 years?

The USG provided Mine Safety Equipment (MSA) ‘Firehawk M7’ Self Contained Breathing Apparatus

(SCBA).

F&ES equipment records maintained by the current Service Provider states the SCBAs were manufactured in 2009.

The USG does not manage Service Provider employees. The USG does not monitor the turnover rate of F&ES personnel.

PPE meets or exceeds USAF FES PPE specifications.”), the proposed change is: ‘Ensure F&ES PPE meets or exceeds NFPA specifications.’

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Section J - Attachment 9

Item E. Past Performance requires us to provide Work Unit, Skill Classification and Shift. These elements are typically part of a BOE which is not included in a Past Performance reference. Using BOE definitions a work unit usually relates to hours, skill classification would be a labor category and shift might reflect specific hours and days. Can you confirm that our assumption to reflect BOE definitions is correct? If not, please further define what exactly the Government wants. Also, would the Government consider excluding these from the page restrictions.

No further definition will be provided but based on the definition provided it appears that the SP understands the requirement. These elements will be included in the page restrictions.

N/a Section L.3.2.4 - Page 11 of 18

Would the Government consider accepting CPARs instead of , or even in addition to PPQs for contracts where CPARs are available?

It is the responsibility of the Government to consider Past Performance, no submission of CPAR is necessary.

Section 11.1.2.3.1.1 PWS Please provide the contractor with a description and copy of the "Vehicle Training Guide" cited in PWS section 11.1.2.3.1.1.

PWS Section 11, paragraph 11.1.2.3.1.1. has been updated.

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18.1.2.2.6.9.4. PWS , Page 509 Will the Government please provide access to the link https://portal.afcec.hedc.af.mil/ CX/fes/ops/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.a spx?RootFolder=%2fCX%2ffes%2fops%2fShared%20 Documents%2fOps%20Programs%2fEMS&FolderCTI D=0x012000ECA1A2BA9F2 6104EA8311D04A2CFD47E? Or clarify what certificate is required, or post the table noted in the PWS to Beta.Sam.Gov? The information does not seem to be accessible by all potential offerors. This gives a distinct advantage to the incumbent.

See Attachment 31 FES EMR_EMT Table of Allowance 2017

3.2.4 Attach 14 Section L

Instructions Conditions and Notices to Offerors_20 APR 2020, Past Performance Questionnaires. Questionnaires were sent to client contacts in April. Since there has been a significant extension in the RFP should PPQs be resubmitted or can the government confirm that they have submitted PPQs on file.

PPQs do not need to be re-submitted. However SPs may reach out to contracting POCs regarding what PPQs have been received.

1.2.3 Attach 14 Section L

Instructions Conditions and Notices to Offerors_20 APR 2020, Will the Government please confirm that title pages for all four volumes will not be counted against page count?

Reference Section L Para 1.2.4.4

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3.2.1 Attach+14+-+Section+L+-

+Instructions+Condition s+and+Notices+to+Offer ors_20+APR+2020, Page

Will the Government please provide all of the elements it requires to include as a part of the Subcontractor Letters of Consent/Client Authorization Letters or provide a template that Prime contractors can use to affirm the ability of the Government to reach out to subcontractors cited in PP, validating their ability to speak to subcontractor's customer POC regarding performance for a adequate and fair PP relevancy evaluation?

Subcontractor Letters of Consent/Client Authorization Letter needs to contain a signed statement from the Subcontractor certifying that their performance can be evaluated under the Prime Contractor.

1.3 Attach 14 Section L

Instructions Conditions and Notices to Offerors_20 APR 2020, Will the Government please consider a DoD SAFE submission rather than CD for this solicitation? As we have seen over the last 6 months, no delivery provider will guarantee delivery during the pandemic. There are simply too many unknown variables affecting offerors ability to submit a proposal on time via mail IAW the restructions of the FAR. Nor verify it has been received by the Government within regulations mandated by the FAR. Submission through this method is secure and will also allow offerors the ability to support the health and safety of their employees, as well as the Government's, in addition to verifying the Government has received the files being submitted.

Proposals must be mailed IAW Section L. Please take into account delayed delivery times.

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Attachment 11 WBS 1.) Will the Government consider removing the Attachment 11 from the page restriction in the Technical Section? A comprehensive WBS can be in excess of 700 Excel lines long, at 10 PT font, and used to address the PWS requirements the government has requested. This requires the offeror to address on for example an 11 x 17 layout, counting as 2 pages could be upwards of 45-70 pages depending on the level of information provided in the Position Description. In order to provide the Government with a product with as much detail required, particularly with the position descriptions and amount of PWS requirements, the offeror recommends removing this from the page restriction for the Technical Volume. This will allow for a more comprehensive response for all Technical Sections, all of which require the offeror to explain it's approach to provide those services to the Government. 2.) If not, will the Government allow the Offeror to modify the attachment in a way that allows for the WBS to be provided without taking up a large amount of the page allocation for the Technical Volume?

IAW Amendment 0006 revisions; Attachment 11 will not be counted in Volume I - Technical 120 page limit. However, Attachment 11 will have a 60 page limit. Please reference Attach 14 - Section L, Para 2.7.

56 CBA

Will the Government provide a seniority list for CBA positions due the min/max wages listed?

All available information has been provided in Section L Para 2.7.1

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CBA Attachment 3, CBA and Job Descriptions through 22 June 2020;

Attachment 14, Instructions Conditions and Notices to Offerors, Section L, 4.3.5- 4.3.5.3

As part of the solicitation package, the government provided information that requires offerors to submit responses to include providing “a statement acknowledging compliance with the CBA, and the prices proposed for labor covered by the CBA were formulated in consideration of the rates specified in the CBA, and, the offeror developed their prices with the demographic data of the current workforce.”

Additionally, as part of the CBA, Article 23, page 44, offerors are provided data regarding contributions to the IAM National Pension Fund, National Pension Plan.

It is known that the National IAM Pension Plan is in rehabilitation status. Current Trustees were required to execute adoption of the Rehabilitation Plan with one of two schedules. Our information leads us to believe that the current Contractor adopted a plan that requires an additional 2.5% contribution for an indefinite period of time.

Would the Government please confirm if the data provided in Article 23 includes this additional rehabilitation fee? If not, how should offerors include this additional rehabilitation fee to be in full compliance with the CBA?

Attachment 3 - CBA and Job Descriptions _1 OCT 2020 was updated as of Amendment 0006. Please refer to the most current CBA for information.

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