ResillienceCenter QandA_Final.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. FA441725R0010

Resilience Center & HAWC Admin Services

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

13 February 25

Question 1: Is EO 14055 applicable to this requirement?

Answer: No

Question 2: Would the government please list the wage determination labor category and codes applicable for this requirement?

Answer: 43-6014 Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

Question 3: It seems the government is requiring an accident and hazard plan, does the government anticipate incidents?

Answer: No

Question 4: What equipment would the government consider PPE for this requirement?

Answer: No PPE required for position

Question 5: Attachment 3: Financial Institution Reference Sheet, the Financial Institutions now have a policy they do not fill out such information. They can provide various other letters verifying account information. However, given the past performance requirement, would the government consider removing this?

Answer: We will require the Financial Institution Reference Sheet in order to verify financial history and creditworthiness.

Question 6: Would the government please advise the connectivity between FA441725R0009 & FA441725R0010 if any? Are these requirements connected.

Answer: These are separate solicitations and separate requirements.

Question 7: For the offeror files to be submitted is there a maximum size for each file and for the submission overall?

Answer: Please submit in accordance with the page guidelines as stated in the solicitation.

Question 8: Please confirm the three (3) plans, (5 pages max per plan (each offeror is to provide are not included in the fifteen (15) page limit identified for Part II.

Answer: The Program Management and Staffing Plan shall not exceed 10 pages. This is the only technical submission requirement. Instructions have been amended to clarify this information.

Question 9: Please confirm the file extension permitted for the “sanitized” copy.

Answer: If desired, sanitized copies may be submitted in addition to required documentation

Question 10: Please confirm that the definition of relevant Past Performance provided in Attachment 6, Evaluation, 5. Past Performance Evaluation applies to Attachment 5.

“Past performance will be considered relevant if the scope of work meets the following minimum criteria:

•Provided full-time administrative support for at least 2,000 hours annually with work that consisted of scheduling, utilizing customer support systems, preparing reports, data entry and presentations.”

1. Answer: These sections have been amended

Question 11: Are CPARS reports still required in addition to the PP questionnaires?

Answer: Stated in Attachment 5: In lieu of a Past/Present Performance Questionnaire, if a project is currently available in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), the contractor should attach the evaluation to the questionnaire with the relevant solicitation number and submit directly to the 1st Special Operations Contracting Squadron office before the official closing date and time.

Question 12: Can the government advise if the personnel on this contract require a secret clearance?

Answer: Not required

Question 13: Are all the positions listed in the PWS currently filled?

Answer:Yes

Question 14: Can the government confirm this is a current contract and all services are being provided?

Answer: Yes

Question 15: What factors are the government considering to determine price reasonableness?

Answer: Total price will be evaluated for price reasonableness IAW at least one of the methods indicated in FAR 13.106-3(a) as stated in Attachment 5.

Question 16: Will the government consider a technically acceptable submission, satisfactory confidence, and then total evaluated price? With the current market, LPTA has caused a much higher turn-over rate, making retention and continuity problematic for the program.

Answer: Please reference attachment 5 and 6.

Question 17: What is the current staff complement for the Resilience Center and Health and Wellness Center located on Hurlburt Field, Florida?

Answer: 2 FTEs

Question 18: Would this be a good example of the crew complement to support the PWS?

1. Program Managers / Coordinators: To oversee the development and implementation of the programs.

2. Instructors / Trainers: For delivering fitness, health, and resilience training sessions.

3. Administrative Support: For handling scheduling, logistics, and participant communication.

4. Medical and Health Professionals: Including nutritionists, mental health counselors, and fitness experts.

5. Support Staff: For facilities management and equipment mainte

Answer:3

Question 19: How many Government Furnished laptops will be available for the contractor?

Answer: One each

Question 19: On Attachment 5 Instruction to Offerors under Part III – Past Performance Information you state under (k) which should be (j) actually: “Details as to what the predecessor companies, key personnel, or subcontractors’ participation was in the example past performance being provided.”

QUESTION: We often do not know who the predecessor company was on our current work, nor do we think it is relevant to our performance, which is what is being evaluated. We respectfully request this requirement be removed.

Answer: This section has been amended.

Question 20: In Attachment 6 Evaluation you provide an evaluation for Subfactor 1 - Program Management and Staffing Plan. This requirement is not located in Attachment 5 Instruction to Offerors. Is this Evaluation Criteria perhaps a holdover from another solicitation? Or, if it is a requirement, please add it to Attachment 5 Instructions and provide guidance on page count, etc.

Answer: Attachment 5 has been amended.

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