QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS_-_FA441719Q0147.pdf

Aircrew Flight Equipment Support FA441719Q0147 20 August 2019

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Is this a new or existing contract?

• There is currently a contract in place for this requirement.

2. Who is the incumbent?

• The incumbent is Advanced Concepts Enterprises, Inc.

3. What is the contract number?

• The current task order number is FA0021-15-D0002-2006.

4. What is the contract value?

• The current task order value is $317,983.20.

5. Is there a CBA?

• No, there is no Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

6. Are there currently 3 level 1 technicians and 3 level 2 technicians performing on the contract?

• Yes, there are currently three (3) level 1 technicians and three (3) level 2 technicians.

7. PWS 5.1 SECURITY INSTRUCTIONS. Contractor employees shall have a favorable background investigation or hold a security clearance and access approvals commensurate with the level of information processed or available on the system. Will a DD-254 be issued for this contract?

• No, there is NOT a DD-254 for this contract. Contractors will not have access to any classified material.

8. Are prospective employees required to complete an SF-86 or SF-85 background investigation?

• An SF 85 will be required for submission.

9. Reference Page 50 of 56 of Attachment 1. The Government, under H, allows for 12 pitch font for the text. We would like to recommend being allowed to use no less than 8 pitch font for tables and figures?

• The Government will allow no less than an 8 pitch font for tables and figures only.

10. Is it correct to assume the Cover Page, Table of Contents, List of Figures are not part of the 30 page limit for the Technical volume?

Aircrew Flight Equipment Support FA441719Q0147 20 August 2019

• There is no page limit for Part I (see Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 for specific instructions and whats required for this part). The page limit pertains to only Part II, Techinical Capability.

11. After review of the PWS and the solicitation documents, we would like to request the Government clarify the clearance requirements for the solicitation. Due to the nature of work, the 1 SOW mission, and the potential of these support personnel coming into contact with classified materials, operations and conversations, is the contractor/bidder required to possess a minimum of a Top Secret Facility Clearance to perform this effort?

If so, will the Government be providing a Draft DD-254 for the effort for completion and submission with the bidder’s proposal?

• No, a DD-254 will NOT be provided. Contractors will not come in contact with classified material.

12. Due to the nature of work, the 1 SOW mission, and the potential of these support personnel coming into contact with classified materials, operations and conversations, will all personnel be required to possess active SECRET clearances on day 1 of the contract performance?

• No, each contractor will be required to have either a Favorable background investigation or an active Secret Clearance on the 1st day of contract performance.

13. I could not locate the Type of Contract in the solicitation. Is this a Task Order under OASIS? If not, what type of contract will be awarded?

• This will be a Firm Fixed Price contract, GSA OASIS will not be used.

14. Reference Page 53/54 of Page 56, Item Part II – Technical Capability. The volume is limited to 30 pages. Am I correct to assume this is inclusive of all resumes and their support documentation?

• Yes, the Technical Capability volume page limit has increased from 30 pages to 40 pages inclusive of all resumes and supporting documents.

15. Please confirm that these positions require only a security clearance or a favorable background check. Para 5.1 of the PWS seems to leave a lot of room for questions.

• This is correct. Each contractor will be required to have either a Favorable background investigation or an active Secret Clearance.