Base_Supply_Q__A's_23_Nov.docx

Questions and Answers: 16 Nov 16

1. Q: What is the deadline date to submit questions?

A: Please submit all questions to 1SOCONS no later than 23 Nov at 1630 (4:30PM) CST (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

2. Q: Who is the incumbent?

A: The incumbent is Bering Straits Logistics Services LLC. (BSLS), Contract Number FA4417-12-C-0041. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

3. Q: Is the incumbent eligible to submit a quote?

A: Elegibility is defined by the solicitation. Any qualified, eligible contractors may submit an offer. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

4. Q: PWS 4.2.10.2 Will Government-provided training take place during transition or following the start of full performance?

A:

Training

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5. Q: What functions will be performed with the Automatic Data Processing Equipment?

A: ADPE (definition): Any equipment or interconnected system or subsystems of equipment that is used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception, of data or information.

Functions performed using ADPE include Quality Assurance, Inventory, Document Control, HAZMART and Centralized Repair Facility (CRF) operations.

6. Q: Will the pre-performance conference take place just after award or just prior to the start of full performance?

A: The pre-performance conference will take place prior to the start of performance, as soon as practical after award. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

7. Q: How many past performed contracts can a joint venture submit? Solicitation asks for each party of a “first time” joint venture to provide a list of no more than 3 contracts each while also stating no more than 3 can be submitted. Since the JV is considered a single entity, will the allowable total be 3 or 6?

A: As stated in the solicitation, if the Joint Venture is submitting past performance for the first time, they are a new joint firm and may submit not more than a total of 3 contracts from EACH firm. Current JV entities with past performance may provide no more than 3 contracts for the JV entity, or no more than 3 total. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

8. Q: Will the Government consider sponsoring an 8(a) company for the facility clearance until said 8(a) company can obtain clearance?

A: No. Given the apparent interest in this requirement, the Government anticipates receiving adequate competition and will not take extra steps to sponsor a contractor who cannot obtain clearance. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

9. Q: Will contractor personnel physically handle any hazardous materials? If yes, what type of hazardous materials will be handled?

A: Yes. Primarily issue exception code 7 and 9 items.

10. Q: Please provide clarification on what constitutes CORE Task Training?

A: CORE task training’s are a part of each Air Force Speciality Code (AFSC). These codes along with their associated CORE tasks are available to the public and can be accessed by all interested firms. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

11. Q: Can you give the estimated time length of the delinquent document meetings IAW PWS 1.3.6?

A: Typical, delinquent document meetings run 15 to 20 minutes. Dependent on number of delinquent documents and responsible work centers responses.

12. Q: Is there a guideline or description for approved badges IAW PWS 4.1.7?

A: Reference Attachment_5_-_PWS_(16_Nov_16). Badge requirement determined by contractor, and approved by customer. However, if badges are used it will conform to requirements in PWS para 4.2.7. Also, see CBA para 22.06

13. Q: When will the training plan listed in PWS 4.1.10.6 be required to be in place?

A: Reference Attachment_5_-_PWS_(16_Nov_16), para 4.2.10.6. Required to be in place at start of performance.

14. Q: Can you provide clarification to Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 1.12.1.1.1.?

A: A clarification was made concerning SBA Teaming Arrangement approvals for 8(a) firms. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

15. Q: Does the Government want separately bound documents for Volumes I, II, and III or a combined document?

A: Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 does not unstruct the contractor on binder preferences as the Government does not wish to unduly burdon contractors with such measures. Please note that it is considered a good practice to submit as little as possible, while still meeting the requirements stated in the solicitation. A “one-binder-fits-all” approach is acceptable so long as each section is clearly labled and can be understood by an otherwise competent individual. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

16. Q: Aside from the Facility Manager for HAZMART, are these other additional duties to be performed under this contract by other than QA personnel? If so, please provide more detailed requirements, especially for the safety-related additional duties.

A: Para 1.2.9 (QA); para 1.5.9 (HAZMART); para 4.2.10.2 (Chief of the Office of Record, Records Custodian); duties referenced in Service Summaries; duty position related (AFH 23-123, AFI 23-101, AFMAN 23-122, etc).

17. Q: Is building 90720 equipped with a loading dock? Are the other HAZMART facilities identified in Appendix 3a in close proximity to 90639 and do they also required deliveries of palletized drums or other heavy equipment?

A: Building 90720 is not equipped with a loading dock. Other HAZMART facilities identified in Appendix 3a are in close proximity to building 90720. See PWS para 1.5.2.1 for delivery requirements.

18. Q: PWS Paragraph 1.5.3 requires “redistributing excess HAZMAT on base, to other Air Force bases . . . .” What portion of this activity (shipping, packaging, transportation) is the responsibility of the contractor or will the Government provide these services, as needed?

A: Contractor is responsible for transporting excess HAZMAT to on base holding/disposal collection points; for RDOs/off base shipments, the contractor will package and move to base outbound cargo Transportation Management Office (TMO) in building 90639.

19. Q: PWS Paragraph 1.5.9 includes Facility Manager duties for HAZMART facilities. Can the Government provide more details as to this requirement? Is there a reference AFI or local base policy relating to the Facility Manager responsibilities? Will the Government (CE Real Property Section) provide necessary training for a Facility Manager? Will this require on-call status, posted phone number, potential overtime hours?

A: The Contractor is the primary occupant of the HAZMART Facilities. Facility Management responsibilities are listed in AFI 32-1001 Operations Management. Facility Management training will be provided by 1 SOCES Customer Service & Operations Flight. Responsibilities do require posted (home) phone number for contact to address facility issues that may occur after normal duty hours. Overtime hours will be addressed accordingly.

20. Q: Has the Government made a determination on applicability of Hazardous Pay Differential for the HAZMART workers in accordance with the Wage Determination notes and potential for exposure to incendiary devices, ordnance, etc.?

A: HAZMART workers do not handle, stock, or store incendiary devices, ordnance, etc.

21. Q: Should there be a section 1.8 to the PWS?

A: Section 1.8 was removed during the evolution of the PWS during planning phase. A placeholder will be inserted stating “1.8: Removed” or “1.8: Reserved”. (POSTED TO FBO 16 Nov)

22. Q: Appendix 5c states “There are no government provided vehicles”. Will the Government provide some indication as to the types and sizes of vehicles required or currently in use? Specifically, will the contractor be required to provide trucks and forklifts? If so, to what specifications or capacities?

A: The government does not provide vehicles. The contractor will determine types and sizes of vehicles needed for performance of contract requirements. See PWS para 1.5.2.1 for delivery requirements.

23. Q: PWS Paragraph 4.6.2, Support During Other Than Normal Duty Hours may require contractor support in times of emergency, deployment surge, etc. Will this support be provided under the basic CLIN x001 with no overtime, or will it fall under CLIN x002 which is currently limited to PWS paragraph 1.4.7 support?

A: Support efforts identified in para 4.6.2 differs from end-of-year support efforts in para 1.4.7. Support is provided under overtime CLIN.

24. Q: Is there a difference between the highlighted instructions in PWS Paragraph 3.3.1 and 3.3.3?

A: Yes. Para 3.3.1 addresses utilities; para 3.3.3 addresses refuse (trash) collection.

25. Q: RFP Instructions paragraph 4.2.1. In compliance with the contract clause 52.212-4 entitled “Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items, paragraph (a), the contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that contains as a minimum, the items listed in 4.3.2. QUESTION: Should the reference to “4.3.2” be “4.2.2”?

A: Reference Attachment_5_-_PWS_(16_Nov_16). Para reference 4.3.2 is correct.

Questions and Answers: 23 Nov 16

1. Q: Where is the “Primary place of performance”? Having 9 Locations is not a "Primary" place of performance. Which location will be earmarked for “Headquarters” contract place of performance? Will the Government clarify and establish a “Primary” location for contract performance?

A: Primary place of performance is building 90639.

2. Q: Under the General Description of Effort it states: The “Contract transition phase-in must be completed within thirty days, and shall ensure no interruption of operations during the transition.” In the CLIN structure of Section B of the Solicitation, CLIN 0001 states that the Transition will not exceed 15 days. Will the government give definitive guidance on Phase-In timeframe?

A: The solicitation does not contain a “Section B” since we are not using the UCF. 30 days is the anticipated period from award to beginning of performance.

3. Q: Abbreviation has been made to Fort Belvoir to be annotated as (FB), this gave clarification to decipher between Fort Belvoir and Fort Bragg. However, has the abbreviation (NC) come to mean North Carolina (to encompass Fort Bragg) or New Cumberland, Pennsylvania? Will Government clarify abbreviations?

A: This requirement takes place at Hurlburt Field, FL.

4. Q: Is TCTO Used?

A: Yes

5. Q: PWS Para 1.7.1.2, MICP Roles are inherently governmental. Contractors or indirect-hire foreign national employees are not authorized to serve in the MICP roles indicated, but contractors or indirect-hire foreign nationals may assist with most administrative tasks related to the preparation of the annual statement of assurance. Please confirm or clarify this interpretation.

A: IAW AFI 65-201, Contractors will not serve in roles listed in Chapter 1, para 1.4. For example, Contractors will not serve as the Assessable Unit (AU) Manager identified in para 1.4.6.; or Assessable Unit Administrator (AUA) in para 1.4.7; or, Functional OPR in para 1.4.8. The Contractor may assist with most administrative tasks related to the preparation of the annual statement of assurance as identified in para 1.4. Tasks requiring assistance will be determined by the AU, AUA, or Functional OPR.

6. Q: Do TOC, title page, etc., count toward the six-page limit in the Past Performance volume?

A: No, the Title Page and TOC will not count towards the six-page limit in the Past Performance volume

7. Q: Does the six-page limit refer to the three specific contract references only or the total number of pages for the volume?

A: Both. The offeror may offer up to three contract references for a total of not more than 6 pages.

8. Q: Please clarify the requirements for information on the covers and spines of sanitized Volume II binders.

A: Sanitized copies (cover page, spines, and contents of the binders) shall have no company identifying markings other than the CAGE code. Other non identifying information such as solicitation name/number are not required to be sanitized or removed.

9. Q: Please confirm that a cover page is not required for sanitized Volume II.

A: A cover page is not required for sanitized copies but is allowable and will not count towards the page totals.

10. Q: Should offerors submit the portion of PPQs completed by the offeror as part of the Volume III submission, and if so, does it count toward the six-page limit?

A: IAW Attachment 1, Section 4.3.2. PPQs should be completed by the evaluator and e-mailed or sent via mail directly to 1 SOCONS and not through the offeror. “Completed questionnaires received or routed through the offeror, subcontractor or teaming contractor will not be accepted. “ PPQ pages received will not count against the 6 page total.

11. Q: With the incorporation of the CBA in Amendment 0002, some labor categories are not readily cross-walked to the previous SCA Wage Determination that lists DOL classification codes. If these labor categories are proposed, how should they be represented/listed in CLIN x002? Will the designation “CBA” be acceptable?

A:The Government will not provide job descriptions. All offerors are responsible for providing their offers with the known requirements in the PWS, Solicitation, and CBA, or alternate Wage Determination if the business model of the offeror differs from that of the CBA.

12. Q: Attachment 1, 2. Volume I: Price; 2.4 states that all pages of the SF with the original solicitation documents shall be submitted. Is the government requiring a complete resubmission of the entire solicitation?

A: The entire SF1449 with contractor pricing, along with all SF30 amendments signed by the contractor as indication of acknowledgement, must be submitted as part of a complete quote.

13. Q: Attachment 1, 3. Volume II: Technical, status in summary that only the CAGE code and no other markings or logos shall be included to identify the company name. Does this guidance apply to the Management Plan, Transition Plan and the Quality Control Plan?

A: Please reference the instructions about CAGE code application in the solicitation. Company names should not be present on technical data since said data will be reviewed by non-Contracting technical experts. Removal of names ensures a non-biased technical evaluation by technical evaluators.

14. Q: Attachment 1, 3.2 Part 2, Transition Plan; Does the 30 days start on March 1, 2017 or February 1, 2017? Does the government intend to include a Transition CLIN or are any costs (of applicable) to be added into CLIN 0001?

A: Award for this contract is anticipated to be NLT 1 Feb 16. The contractor is then alotted 30 days to prepare for the start of performance on the effective date of the contract; 1 Mar 16. There is no funding CLIN for this purpose, nor will there be any funds added to CLIN 0001.

15. Q: Attachment 1, 6.3 Format for proposal Parts II and III; can the proposal parts be included in one document or is the government expecting three separate and distinct volumes? Is the government requiring 3 ringed binders for the hard copies?

A: The Government requires all parts to be disernable from one another. We do not require separate binders for each. A single binder with all parts is acceptable, so long as the Government can differentiate between each Part and all parts are clearly labeled.

16. Q: Attachment 1, Offers are responsible for mailing or hand-carrying offers; Does the government accept FEDX directly to the Tully Street address or are packages delivered to a mailroom on post? When the government references mail or hand carry is this reference to the U.S Mail system?

A: The Government accepts FEDX and other private carriers directly to Bldg 90339, 350 Tully Street Hurlburt Field, FL 32544. Quotes submitted through U.S.P.S must arrive at our Postal Service Center (PSC) by the closing date of the solicitation. Packages received at the PSC on base by the closing time and date shall be considered timely.

17. Q: To allow for adequate time for contractors to submit questions and receive and determine any impact to our solution, we are respectfully requesting the extension of the proposal due date from Monday, November 28 at 12:00PM CST to Tuesday, December 13 at 5:00PM CST.

A: As of 22 Nov 16, the closing date has been extended to 6 Dec at 1200PM CST.

18. Q: Within one of the major functional areas (Inventory), two job classifications which typically perform inventory duties (Warehouse Technician or Stock Clerk) are not included in the CBA. Without having access to these job descriptions, offerors cannot full ascertain which labor category is most appropriate in performing Inventory Operations, giving the current vendor a competitive advantage over other offerors. Would the Government please provide these job descriptions before the proposal due date?

A: See answer to question 11 on Q&A’s for 23 Nov 16.

19. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016 provides five major performance work areas – Quality Assurance, Inventory, Document Control, Centralized Repair Facility, and the HAZMART. Will the Government advise if the current effort also includes these performance areas, or was there any additional requirements added after the 2012 contract award? If so, would the Government please advise what requirements were added?

A: The current solicitation requirement lists the effort required to successfully perform a resultant contract from this solicitation.

20. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016; Section 1.2, paragraph 1.2.4 and 1.2.5 discuss inspections and limited training for 2S0 and 2T1 military personnel. In order to appropriately staff the QA function to sufficiency perform all of the QA duties, would the government please provide the scope of these training and inspection requirements, along with the average number of hours required to conduct the 40 monthly performance evaluations, 40 reports prepared, and 40 reports reviews and responses?

A: The Government cannot provide the “average number of hours required to conduct the 40 monthly performance evaluations, 40 reports prepared, and 40 reports reviews and responses” as this depends on the offeror and contract employee’s experience in these tasks. The “scope of these training and inspection requirements” vary by the inspection and required follow-up “limited” training required for positive trend or error correction.

21. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, paragraph 1.6.5, and Appendix 3a discusses the requirement for the contractor to inventory 7 supply points. Would the government please provide the total item records/units of issue that must be inventoried by the contractor?

A: This PWS section states the contractor” Assist repair shops in coordinating with FB4417 Flight Service Center (FSC) and LGRM leadership with the establishment of Forward Supply Points, as necessary”

22. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Appendix 4 lists 4,313 cycle inventory line items which must be counted each month. Of those line items, how many are on the 101 Item Record, vs. those in the MRSP Kits and REDHORSE?

A: Appendix 4 (Inventory) lists monthly average Cycle Inventory Line Items Counted. This monthly count may or may not contain a combination of 101 Item Record, MRSP Kits, or REDHORSE assets.

23. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Appendix 4, Centralized Repair Facility, indicates that the vendor will conduct weekly internal verification of stored classified assets. What is the total of Classified, COMSEC/CCI and NWRM line items that require semi-annual inventory? Further, If there is NWRM on the account and not managed in CAS, is the contractor involved in the inventory or is it just the Accountable Officer/Responsible Officer?

A: For OPSEC consideration, total number of Classified, COMSEC/CCI, and NWRM line items will not be disclosed.

24. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, paragraph 1.6.5, and Appendix 3a and 4 requires the contractor to perform inventory of stored government assets throughout five warehouses. Would the Government please provide the most current (Oct. 2016) inventory schedule produced by the current contractor?

A: The Government has provided workload data which can be used by offerors.

25. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, paragraph 1.6.5, and Appendix 3a and 4 relative to physical inventories. Does the contractor use a traditional R12 or ES-S generated listing to conduct physical counts during inventory or are they using Asset Management HHT’s?

A: Physical counts are conducted using an R12 generated by 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing.

26. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Appendix 4 lists the requirement for the contractor to perform 30 Special Inventory line item counts per month. Is this requirement due to out of balance conditions in the warehouses?

A: This is the monthly average special inventory line item counts. Rationale for special inventory is situational driven.

27. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Paragraph 1.4.6 provides for the responsibility of M10 validation and coordination with the Accountable Officers. Can this be performed via a monthly briefing, where all signatures may be obtained at that time?

A: Dependent on requirement of SOLRS CC/AO. Currently, this is performed during monthly briefing.

28. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Paragraph 1.6.4, and Appendix 4 discusses the requirement for the contractor to conduct 4 DIFM reconciliations per month. Would the Government please provide the average number of issued items appearing on the D23 (DIFM Listing) that would require Quarterly Inventory/Reconciliation?

A: The Government will not provide this data as data is dependant on workload, item status, etc. and is highly variable. Providing the average number is not anticipated to be of use to clarify paragraph 1.6.4.

29. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Paragraph 1.3 discusses the contractor’s responsibility in performing Document Control Operations. Would the Government please advise if the current vendor operates an approved Electronic Document Control system to clear and file documents?

A: Documents are cleared via ES-S and filed using Automated Imaging System.

30. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Paragraph 1.5.2.1 requires the contractor to deliver HAZMAT material from the Central Receiving Point to the HAZMART. Are HAZMART personnel also required to perform direct-deliveries of HAZMAT to customers?

A: HAZMAT Contractor Personnel do not perform direct-deliveries of HAZMAT to base customers (user). The contractor is responsible for transporting excess HAZMAT to on base holding/disposal collection points; for RDOs/off base shipments, the contractor will package and move to base outbound cargo Transportation Management Office (TMO) in building 90639.

31. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Appendix 4 lists the average Force Records Alterations (FIX) performed each month. Is GLSC performing the FIX Actions or is it locally?

A: FIX actions are performed by 635th Supply Chain Operations Wing.

32. Q: PWS dated 16 November 2016, Appendix 4 lists the requirement for the contractor to perform 15 Technical Assistance Requests (TAR's) each month. Would the Government please provide more detail relative to what is involved in performing these TARs, so that the offeror can better estimate the manpower required to satisfy this requirement?

A: Technical Assistance Requests involved procedural clarification and/or process guidance resulting from discrepancies identified during evaluations. Clarification/guidance involved research of AFIs, AFMAN, Handbook, DoD guidance.

33. Q: The requirement to include a completed DD 254 seems to be limited to Joint Ventures only.

A: Amendment posted 22 Nov 16 corrected this issue within the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1. All offers must contain a completed DD 254 per the solicitation.

34. Q: 52-212-1 Section 6.3: Please clarify whether this reference for formatting applies to Volumes II and III.

A: Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Section 6.3 states: “Format for proposal Parts II and III shall be as follows:”, indicating 6.3.1 to 6.3.3 apply to Parts II and III.

35. Q: Paragraph 1.5.2.1 of the PWS states “Transport HAZMAT from central receiving Building 90639 to the HAZMART Building 90720, (approximately 1 mile) ….” However, Appendix 5c of the PWS says that “There are no government provided vehicles under this contract.” QUESTION: Is the contractor expected to provide vehicles to transport materials?

A: IN FOR REVIEW

36. Q: Paragraph 1.5.7 of the PWS states “Maintain existing low-level radioactive storage facility and coordinate disposition of radioactive material with the base radiation safety officer.” QUESTION: Can the Government clarify as to the types of low-level radioactive materials being stored, e.g., Tritium on watch faces/gauges for visibility in darkness, etc.?

A: IN FOR REVIEW

37. Q: PWS appendix 4, Workload Estimates, HAZMART. Line 7 indicates 15 shipments per month. QUESTIONs: Are these shipments on or off base? Do any shipments require certification and packaging for transportation off base via ground or air?

A: IN FOR REVIEW

38. Q: RFP dated 27 October, page 3, CLIN 0002 lists five additional labor categories, which are not contained in the CBA. In order to price the fully burden costs for non-standard duty hours, would the Government please confirm that these labor categories accurately reflect the job classifications currently performing the work, and advise if the offeror is permitted to bid these labor categories in CLIN 0001 against SCA wages.

A: The Government does not intend on further clarifying possible labor categories. The purpose for this CLIN is to account for an hourly rate for labor classifications an offeror may utilize. If additional labor classifications are anticipated to be used by an offeror, they may add them and their fully burden costs for non-standard duty hours so they may be included inany resultant contract.

39. Q: Will the Government accept a completed CPARS in lieu of a completed Past Performance Questionnaire?

A: The Solicitation, Attachment 2 Addendum to FAR 52.212-2, Section 4 states "The Government will evaluate the recency, relevancy and quality ... other past performance information data independently obtained from other Government and commercial sources to include, but not limited to: the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS)" CPARS information from PPIRS is not required to be submitted separately by the offeror.

40. Q: Will the governemnt reimburse the contractor for Personal Protection Equipment required by OSHA?

A: The Government will provide all items identified in Appendix 5a. All other required items are the responsibility of the contractor.

41. Q: Will the government reimbuse the contractor for any employee training required as a result of new technology or equipment that was not being used in support of the contract at the time of award?

A: No, required training will be provided by the Government free of charge.

42. Q: Will the government reimburse the contractor for the cost to provide the 3 Polo, 3 short sleve and 3 long sleve shirts required by the CBA IAW Article 22.06?

A: No, the contract will be Firm-Fixed price.

43. Q: Will the government provide a list of Contractor provided vehicles being used currently, to include make and model?

A: The Government will provide all items identified in Appendix 5a. All other required items are the responsibility of the contractor.

44. Q: Is the reference to observing government personnel a mistake, should it be observe incumbent contractor personnel.

A: No

45. Q: There is no CLIN to price phase-in. Will the government provide a CLIN for Phase In?

A: Award of this contract is anticipated NLT 1 Feb 16 with an effective date of 1 Mar 16. The 30 day window will allow the contractor to prepare for the start of contract performance on 1 Mar 16. No CLIN will be provided for this timeframe nor will funds be added later to CLIN 0001.

46. Q: Will the government provide all office supplies required in support of tasks related to the PWS/Contract?

A: Reference the PWS in consideration of office supplies. Items not mentioned in Appendix 5a not mentioned will not be provided.

47. Q: Is there any travel anticipated on this effort?

A: No, travel is not part of this requirement.

48. Q: In Attachment 1 on page 6, the Government references to populate CLIN 0002 but not CLIN 0001? Does the Government want the offeror to submit pricing for CLIN 0001?

A: Detailed instructions for filling in CLINs X002 (under Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Section 2.3) are necessary due to their more complex nature. X001 CLINs shall be priced by offerors for all labor, material, and management required to perform all tasks within the PWS.

49. Q: Does the Government want the offeror to utilize the CBA labor categories for CLIN 0001 (Base Supply services) pricing and utilize the Service Contract Act wage determination for CLIN 0002 (Non Normal Duty Hours)?

A: The Offeror shall provide their fully burdened rates for straight time under the Labor classifications they are making their offer under for CLINs X001.

50. Q: Based on historical trends, does the Government anticipate for the same personnel in CLIN 0001 (Base Supply Services) to work in CLIN 0002 (Non Normal Duty Hours)?

A: No historical data can be provided. Performance under these CLINs has been rare, but may be required in case of an emergency.

51. Q: 52.212-1 States QCP contractor plan to ensure complicance with PWS paragarph 4.1 and Service Summary PWS Section 2. Was the PWS paragrpah suppose to be 4.2?

A: 52.212-1 will be amended to read 4.2 rather than 4.1.

52. Q: PWS 4.2.10.5 This paragraphs states the contractor shall be responsible for ensuring employees are trained in HAZMAT policies and handling procedures. HAZMAT training and handling covers a broad range of requirements from handling to DOT transport. What training does the government require the contractor comlete/provide personel to meet PWS HAZMART tasks?

A: IN FOR REVIEW

53. Q: PWS 4.2.10The referenced para states the contractor is responsible to schedule and coordinate specialized training that insures contractor personnel maintain currency in military / defense specific systems to include hardware, software, and other systems applicable to the performance of the contract. Please confirm what warehouse management system training is requried for contractor personnel ISO this contract.

A: Please see PWS 4.1.10.2 for listed training. Additional required training will be provided by the Government at no additional cost.

54. Q: Is the Collective Bargaining Agreement the sole wage determination for this effort? In other words, do all service employees on this effort fall under the Collective Bargaining Agreement?

A: The CBA has been incorporated into this Solicitation. The offeror is responsible for providing their solution for providing all labor, including their selected wage classifications IAW the current CBA or other allowable Wage determination as determined by their business plan to provide services IAW the Solicitation.

55. Q: Can the government confirm if the following PWS Activities are performed by CBA employees (and which labor category they are performed under if position descriptions are not provided) or are performed by SCA employees covered under the original Wage Determination provided (05-3033 Rev. – 17):

* 1.4 and its subsections: inventory

* 1.5.2.1: Transport HAZMAT from central Receiving to the HAZMART building

* 1.6.3: Perform all tasks required to receive, store, handle, and redistribute CRF assets?

A: No the offeror is responsible for providing their solution for providing all labor, including their selected wage classifications IAW the current CBA or other allowable Wage determination as determined by their business plan to provide services IAW the Solicitation.

56. Q: Can the government amend the solicitation to list the CBA and SCA labor categories that require non-standard duty fully burdened rates?

A: No

57. Q: Can the government provide the dimensions and weight of the largest material to be handled and transported?

A: IN FOR REVIEW

58. Q: Can the government provide the estimated number of miles driven per month for contractor owned vehicles in furtherance of the transportation requirements found in 1.5.2.1?

A: No, the site visit was offered to allow all interested offeror’s a representation of the distances between each site. Workload data may further assist the offeror in determining the estminated miliage.

59. Q: Can the government provide more detail on the requirement to “redistribute” found in 1.6.3 of the PWS? Does this redistribution include transporting material outside of the CRF?

A: The Government believes there is sufficient detail in the Solicitation for offerors.