QUESTIONS_ _ANSWERS.docx

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1) Since there was no Wage Determination (WD) in the solicitation can the Government please provide either the WD or the SCA WD reference number?

A1)The SCA wage determination number is: 2005-2070 Revision 14

Q2) In reading the requirements for past performance questionnaires and the solicitation, I do not see an attachment with the PPQ Form. Do you have a format you wish bidders to use?

A2) Past Performance Questionnaire Uploaded

Q3) Ref. PWS A1.2.6.b; Will a separate CLIN be added for the additional manning required to support the annual Air Shows, Special Events, Air Conferences, etc?

A3) No, the Air Shows, Special Events, Air Conferences, etc are included in the historical data.

Q4) Reference PWS Paragraph A1.1.g: The paragraph states that the Contractor is to ensure availability of vehicles to perform the requirements of this contract. Does the Government have an age limit on the vehicles?

A4) No, there is no specific age limit on the contractor provided vehicles. The contractor vehicles must comply with State and local licensing requirements and obtain an airfield operations pass in accordance with AFI 24-301 Vehicle Operations and TAFBI 13-103 Airfield Driving Instruction.

Q5) Reference PWS Paragraph A1.1.g: The paragraph states that the Contractor is to ensure availability of vehicles to perform the requirements of this contract. Does the Government have a minimum number of vehicles that are to be proposed by the Offeror?

A5) Due to the transient aircraft operations tempo and the nature of vehicles being down for maintenance occasionally, the contractor must determine the number of vehicles requiredto perform TA servicesin accordance with the PWS.

Q6) Reference PWS Paragraph A1.1.g: The paragraph states that Contractor provided vehicles shall be capable of towing AGE equipment in excess of 7,000 pounds. What is the maximum weight of AGE equipment the vehicles will be expected to tow?

A6) - The most commonly towed AGE equipment is the 150 lb fire bottle and a 5,800 lb electrical power cart. One of the heavier pieces of AGE equipment is the 8,800 lb air-conditioning cart (ACE); although this ACE cart rarely needs used but the situation may arise.

Q7) Reference PWS Paragraph A1.7: The paragraph lists the normal hours of operation as 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including all holidays. Please confirm all Offerors are to have two persons minimum on site at all times during normal duty operations.

A7) The only requirement in the PWS to have two persons minimum is paragraph A1.2.a.2 for Distinguished Visitors. The contrator must be appropriately staffed to man 24 hours 7 days a week, providing safe performance of this contract.

Q8) Reference PWS Appendix 2: The Government-furnished listing does not have a computer printer listed. Will the Government allow a Contractor-furnished printer to be connected to the Government-furnished computer connected to the LAN?

A8) Appendix 2 b. Equipment and Furniture; has a 1 each laser printer listed as being provided by the government.

Q9) Reference PWS Appendix 2: The Government-furnished listing does not have a computer printer listed. If the Government provides printing capability, does the Contractor have responsibility for toner for their printing requirements?

A9) Appendix 2 b. Equipment and Furniture; has a 1 each laser printer listed as being provided by the government. Yes, the Contractor will have the responsibility for printer toner, paper, and any other office supplies needed to perform the contract.

Q10) Reference PWS Appendix 1 Transient Aircraft Historical Workloads: The Government’s estimate provides a count of aircraft by GFY and a monthly average. Please clarify if this number is the total of arrivals only or if it is a combination of arrivals and departures.

A10) Appendix 1 Transient Aircraft Historical Workloads lists the total number of aircraft, which would include a combination of arrivals and departures.

Q11) Reference PWS paragraph A1.2.2 and Appendix 1, E.1.1 and E.1.4. Please identify which aircraft listed in E.1.1 and E.1.4 typically will not have flying crew chiefs.

A11) All commercial aircraft do not have FCC’s but mechanics that are A&P qualified. Fighter aircraft do not have crew chiefs. Heavy aircraft arrive with and without crew chiefs. Helicopters normally come with crew chiefs.

Q12) Reference PWS paragraph A1.2.2 and Appendix 1, E.1.1 and E.1.4. Please describe the duties of the service provider when a crew chief is not available for an aircraft.

A12) Answer: Refer to paragraph A1.2.2 for processing services.

Q13) Reference PWS paragraph A1.2.2 and Appendix 1, E.1.1 and E.1.4. Please identify the total number of each type aircraft per year that the service provider must handle the duties of the crew chief.

A13) This has not been tracked in the past. However, various aircraft such as C-5 and C-17 and non- cargo aircraft are the type of aircraft that may not have a crew chief.

Q14) Please describe the full range of responsibilities the service provider has for commercial aircraft that may land at Travis AFB.

A14) The service provided are listed in para A1.2., A1.2.1, A1.2.2 up to A1.3. The government does not provide transportation for commercial aircraft carriers.

Q15) Reference Questions and Answers posted 9 Sep 2013, Q and A 10. To clarify the answer provided to the question, should the numbers shown on the workload chart really be multiplied by 2 in order to determine the number of arrivals and departures? For example, in the year 2012, the one (1) C/DC-9, would equal one (1) – arrival and one (1) – departure.

A15) This chart represents TA's interaction with a specific type of aircraft. For example: a C-130 arrived, did a quick turn and departed. The C-130 would be listed once on this chart. Or a C-5 arrived, stayed the night and departed the next day. The C-5 would be listed once on this chart. Or KC-135 arrived and flew a sortie (departed/arrived Travis) every day for 5 days in a row and then departed on the 6th. The KC-135 would be listed on this chart 6 times.

Q16) Per Instructions to offerors “General Information” section on page 44 of the solicitation, Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) are to be submitted no later than Sept 27, however the date printed on the questionnaire “cover letter” states Sept 20. Please clarify if PPQs are to be submitted by Sept 20 or Sept 27.

A16) 27 SEP 13

Q17) Ref. PWS A1.8 Quality Control Program: This paragraph states “The contractor shall provide a copy of its quality control procedures to the government.” Please clarify when this submittal is required.

A17) To be accomplished within the first 30 days.

Q18) Ref. PWS D1.14 Phase-In: This paragraph states “The contractor shall provide a complete phase-in plan …”. Please clarify the length of the Phase-in period and when the Phase-in plan is to be submitted.

A18) In the past it was within the first 30 days however contracting will have to clarify.