Fieldcraft_FA448426R00010007_Vendor Questions Revised.pdf

Summary INCUMBENT: Seventh Dimension, LLC BASE PIID: FA448422D0004

Category Section/Reference Consolidated Question Government Response

Pricing and CLINs Section B, CLINs, 52.217-9, 52.212-1

How should offerors price the optional six-month extension period under FAR 52.217-9, as no specific CLINs are provided for it in the pricing schedule? Will the price for this extension be included in the total evaluated price?

IAW Addendum 52.212-1(a)E(c )(2)(ii) and Addendum 52.212-2(F)(2)(b) The price proposal(s)must be submitted for one (1) 12-month base period plus four (4) 12-monthoption periods and a six (6) month option.

Addendum 52.212-2(F)(2)(b) has been revised to include "The government will evaluate the price of any possible extension by dividing the price in the last option period by twelve, multiplying that figure by six, and adding it to the total price of the base and all options."

Pricing and CLINs Section B, PWS §2.3

The PWS states task orders will be issued in six-month increments, but Section B CLINs are priced for 12 months. How will the 12-month CLIN prices be reconciled with the six-month task order issuance cadence?

The government reserves the right to issue task orders in six month increments, however, historically task orders have been issued as a twelve month task order to account for two (2) six-month increment to minimize administrative burden when feasible. All pricing for the solicitation should be for twelve months, to be divided in half, if six month task orders are required.

Pricing and CLINs Section B, Amendment 0001

Amendment 0001 revised estimated quantities for several CLINs (e.g., instructors, vehicles), but the CLIN descriptions were not updated. Please confirm the correct basis for pricing: should we use the amended quantities (e.g., 144 months for CLIN 0002) or the number of instructors mentioned in the description (e.g., ‘Four (4) available instructors’)?

IAW Amendment 0001, Only CLIN descriptions for CLINS 1005, 2005, 3005, 4005 were updated from "-Two (2) available instructors per option." TO -Four (4) available instructors per option. All other CLIN descriptions did not require updates as they remained the same.

Yes, use ammended quantities IAW Ammendment 0001. Using CLIN 0002 as an example, 1 CLIN (option) represents 4 instructors, the government may order up to 12 CLINS (options) per month, 12 times per year which would equal 144 months total. Estimated quantities in Ammendment 0001 represent maximum capacity.

Pricing and CLINs Solicitation Section B, PWS §2.11

For CLIN 0008 (Vehicles), the quantity is listed as 50 or 120 ‘Months’ for five vehicles over a 12-month period. Please clarify the correct quantity, as 5 vehicles x 12 months equals 60 vehicle-months.

Use quantities IAW Ammendement 0001, 120 months. For CLIN 0008, 1 CLIN (option) represents 5 vehicles, the government may order up to 10 CLINS (options) per month, 12 times per year which would equal 120 months total. Estimated quantities in Ammendment 0001 represent maximum capacity.

Pricing and CLINs Section B, CLINs 0006 & 0007

For Role Players (CLIN 0006) and OPFOR (CLIN 0007), priced in ‘Days’, will invoicing be based on actual days utilized per month or a fixed monthly amount derived from the annual estimate? How will variances be handled?

Role players and OPFOR invoices will be based on actual days utilized per month. IAW PWS para 2.3, government will execute role player/OPFOR task orders as needed, notification will occur a minimum of 14 calendar days prior to start of a class.

Pricing and CLINs Section B, CLIN 0009, PWS §3.3.2

CLIN 0009 (MTT Travel) is labeled Firm-Fixed-Price with a $200,000 cap, but the PWS states travel is cost-reimbursable. Please clarify the correct pricing mechanism and how these costs should be invoiced.

Travel is cost reimbursable in IAW PWS para 3.3 and 3.3.2. Do not submit a price for MTT travel under CLIN 0009.

Pricing and CLINs Section L, PWS §3.1, Addendum to 52.212- 1(a)

The solicitation includes an optional one-month, no-cost phase-in period.

Please clarify the specific tasks, staffing, and deliverables required during this period and confirm if any phase-in labor costs are absorbable or separately billable.

The government has no specific requirements or deliverables for this period, the phase in period is to allow the vendor time to accomplish any tasks they may need.

Pricing and CLINs Solicitation Section B, 52.216-21, 52.216-

What is the guaranteed minimum quantity or dollar value for this IDIQ contract, and will it be applied at the contract level or per task order?

IAW 52.216-19, When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $1,000.00 USD, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract (to include task orders).

Pricing and CLINs PWS §2.11, Section B

Should fuel costs for the contractor-provided vehicles be included in the vehicle CLIN price, or will fuel be government-provided or reimbursed via a separate CLIN? Can historical fuel consumption data be provided?

IAW PWS para 2.11 and 2.11.1.2, Fuel costs are to be included in the vehicle CLIN price, fuel is not government provided, nor is it reimbursable. Historical fuel consumption data is not available as it is a contractor expense.

Past Performance Section L, Section M, Attachment 11

The solicitation provides conflicting instructions on the number of past performance references to submit (stating both ‘up to three’ and ‘no more than five’). What is the maximum number of references allowed?

IAW Addendum 52.212-1(a)E(c )(3)(ii) - Provide a list of no more than five (5), IAW Addendum 52.212-2(F)(3)(a) Recency: To be determined recent, offerors may submit up to three (3) project (changed "up to three (3)" to read "at least three (3)") references that have been awarded, completed, or are ongoing within five (5) years from the date of this solicitation. Added: Max of five (5) total with at least three (3) within the last five (5) yrs from date of solicitation

Contract / Solicitation Instructions Conflicting page limits and redaction instructions.

Government Furnished Property (GFP) Completeness of the GFE/GFP list.

Security and Cybersecurity CMMC Level requirements vs. CUI controls and clearances.

Vehicles Vehicle requirements and liability during high-threat driving.

Travel (MTT) MTT historic data and indirect cost recovery.

Personnel and Staffing Incumbent historical data, qualifications, and SCA wage matches.

Technical and Scope Course details, missing attachments, and IP ownership.

Past Performance Maximum references allowed (3 vs. 5 discrepancy) and relevancy criteria.

USAF Expeditionary Center, JB MDL Fieldcraft Recompete FY27-FY32

RFP: FA4484-26-R-0001_0007

The following questions were deduplicated and consolidated into 9 distinct topic categories from over 300 individual questions received. The Government's responses below address questions received with unbiased responses and to ensure fair competition.

Topic Category Primary Vendor Focus Areas Pricing and CLINs Optional periods, cadence reconciliation, and travel cost types.

USAF Expeditionary Center, JB MDL Fieldcraft Recompete FY27-FY32

RFP: FA4484-26-R-0001_0007

Past Performance Section L, Attachment 11

Is a completed Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) required for every reference submitted, or can the Government rely on CPARS reports?

No, a completed PPQ is not required for every reference submitted.

IAW Addendum 52.212-1(a)E(c )(3) -Only references for relevant contracts are desired... The government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal government offices, Contractor Performance Assessment Systems, government date systems and commercial sources, to assess performance and help make a responsibility determination in accordance with RFO Subpart 9.104.

IAW Addendum 52.212-2(F)(3)(c) - Offerors with no recent/relevant performance history or if the offeror’s performance record is so sparse that no meaningful confidence assessment rating can be reasonably assigned shall receive the rating "Neutral Confidence," meaning the rating is treated neither favorably nor unfavorably (neutral).

Past Performance Section E.3, Part III, Attachment 11

Will the Government accept past performance from non-DoD or commercial training contracts as relevant, or must references be specifically for DoD/military fieldcraft or mobility training?

Yes, the Government will accept past performance from non-DoD/military or mobility training. IAW Addendum 52.212-1(a)E(c )(3)(i)- Provide any information currently available (letters, metrics, customer surveys, independent surveys, etc.) which demonstrates customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed product for relevant past efforts/contracts (similar in scope and magnitude of effort and complexities this solicitation requires).

Past Performance Section L Please clarify the recency window for past performance. Will it be measured from the solicitation issue date (20 July 2026)?

Yes, to be determined recent, is defined as awarded, completed, ongoing witihin five (5) years from the date of the solicitation - 20

JUL 2026

Personnel and Staffing PWS §2.3, §2.6-2.9

Please provide the historical workload and staffing data from the incumbent contract, including: number of training events, student throughput, instructor-to-student ratios, labor categories, and labor hours used per month for all roles (Instructors, PM, OPFOR, Role Players).

The incumbent contractor is responsible for workload and staffing of individual contractor employees. Courses have been subject to frequent, significant changes in the number of iterations scheduled/executed, student throughput per course, and instructor hours required in response to past, ongoing and anticipated future military operations. Therefore, no assumptions or predictions of future requirements should be made based on historical data.

Personnel and Staffing PWS §2.6-2.9

Can instructors be cross-qualified and serve in multiple roles (e.g., a Medical Instructor also serving as a General Fieldcraft Instructor), or must each CLIN be staffed by separate, dedicated personnel?

Each CLIN must be staffed by separate, dedicated personnel, contractor's staffing plan will represent that.

Personnel and Staffing PWS §3.1, §2.6.15-2.6.16

What is the typical timeline for a new instructor to complete all required Government-provided training and certifications (e.g., USAF EOS, RSO, pyrotechnics) to become fully qualified? Can personnel perform duties in a monitored capacity during this period?

Timelines will vary based on the individual needs and training opportunities, however personnel may perform a variety of duties during the initial training period as required by PWS para 2.6.15.

Personnel and Staffing PWS §2.10.2.7 What foreign languages have been historically required for role players, what proficiency levels are needed, and how frequently are they utilized?

Foreign language role players require only minimum speaking/listening proficiency levels (DLPT level 1 or 1+). They have only rarely been used to provide a general "non-US" background to fieldcraft training scenarios.

Personnel and Staffing Burlington County SCA WD 15-4191

The provided Wage Determination does not list exact matches for specialized roles like C-IED Instructor or OPFOR. Can the Government provide the applicable SCA occupational codes and any prior conformance determinations from the incumbent contract?

There is no exact match within the wage determination and there have been no prior conformance determinations, pricing is the responsibility of the offeror.

Personnel and Staffing PWS §3.9 For the required health screenings (lead exposure, hearing loss), what is the required frequency for follow-up testing after the initial baseline?

The government does not stipulate frequency of the contractor's health screening program.

Personnel and Staffing PWS §2.5 Is the Program/Site Manager position considered exempt from the Service Contract Act (SCA)?

No, the Program/Site Manager position is not considered exempt from the SCA.

Technical and Scope PWS §1.2, §2.2 Can the Government provide more detail on the courses to be taught, such as the length of each course, the number of annual iterations, and a crosswalk to the PWS tasks?

Courses are subject to frequent change in response to ongoing and anticipated military operations. A sample of fieldcraft subjects covered in current courses are listed in PWS para 1.2 and notional schedule with length and iterations of courses is in PWS attachment 4.

Technical and Scope PWS §2.12.4, §2.1 Who owns the intellectual property for curriculum modifications or new training materials developed by the contractor during performance?

IAW PWS para 2.1, the government is responsible to provide, and will retain ownership of, all curriculum and training materials.

Technical and Scope PWS Section 6, Attachments

Several attachments mentioned in the PWS or previous drafts (e.g., ‘Pyrotechnics Listing’, ‘EOS Academic/Instructional Methods Course Syllabus’) were not included in the final solicitation. Please confirm if these were intentionally removed.

Yes, these were intentionally removed.

Technical and Scope General Will contractor instructors be required to use any Government Learning Management System (LMS) or other software for tracking students and training?

No.

Vehicles PWS §2.11, Attachment 12

Please clarify all requirements for contractor-provided vehicles, including the minimum acceptable model year, mileage, condition, and any required safety equipment. Will a final GFP/GFE list be provided confirming if any vehicles are government-furnished?

Contracted vehicles will meet the standard outlined in PWS para 2.11.1. No specific additional safety equipment is required. No government vehicles will be listed on the GFP/GFE list.

Fieldcraft Recompete FY27-FY32

RFP: FA4484-26-R-0001_0007

Vehicles PWS §2.11.1.3, §2.13.2, FAR 52.228-8

Who is responsible for costs associated with vehicle damage (deductibles, repairs, total loss) that occurs during high-threat driving exercises?

Contractor is responsible for costs associated with vehicles operating in accordance with the PWS. Revised to: The Contractor shall furnish all vehicles, tires, maintenance, fuel, and safety equipment necessary to execute Hight Threat Driving Training as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) Section 2.11.

The Contractor acknowledges that the High Threat Driving training maneuvers inherently involve severe mechanical stress. This contract is Firm-Fixed Price and pricing should include all costs and compensation for "Normal Training Wear and Tear." "Normal Training Wear and Tear" includes, but is not limited to: tire degradation, tread delamination, brake pad/rotor wear, suspension and steering stress, fluid consumption, minor undercarriage scuffs, track rash, and drivetrain fatigue resulting from authorized course maneuvers. The Government shall NOT be liable for any vehicle degradation, mechanical breakdown, or consumable wear resulting from the intended execution of the training syllabus.

FAR/ RFO 52.228-8 will be removed and replaced with Section H Special Contract Requirements -CONTRACTOR VEHICLES, LIABILITY, AND RISK ALLOCATION.

Vehicles PWS §2.11.1.3, §2.13.2, FAR 52.228-9

Please clarify responsibility for deductibles, repair costs, total losses, diminished value, towing, replacement vehicles, and downtime when damage occurs during Government-directed high-threat driving exercises.

FAR/ RFO 52.228-8 will be removed and replaced with Section H Special Contract Requirements -CONTRACTOR VEHICLES, LIABILITY, AND RISK ALLOCATION.

Vehicles (Historical) PWS 2.11

Please provide any available historical information regarding the frequency of vehicle accidents, rollovers, recoveries, or significant damage during high-threat driving instruction under the incumbent contract.

Under the current contract, the Government found information of 2 vehicle incidents that occurred within the Base Year. The incumbent contractor was responsible for all costs/expenses as a result of such incidents. Any accusations of negligence on the part of the Government, were to be pursued under the purview of FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on Government Installation, the addendum to FAR 52.228-5, and/or via a dispute / claim in accordance with FAR 52.233-1. The PWS was bilaterally revised under mondification FA448422D0004P00002 to incorporate section 2.13.2 "General incident/ accident reporting".

Travel (MTT) PWS §2.1, §3.3 To properly price and plan for Mobile Training Teams (MTTs), please provide historical data on their frequency, duration, CONUS/OCONUS locations, team size, and required personnel.

Do not submit a price for MTT/Travel CLINs. Historical data is minimal and insufficient.

Travel (MTT) PWS §3.3.2, CLIN X009

How should indirect costs (G&A, administrative support) for arranging travel be recovered, given the PWS states G&A should not be included in travel proposals?

IAW Addendum 52.212-2(F)(2)(b) -The proposed price shall include all personnel, supplies, services, management, overhead, other direct costs, G&A, and profit to fulfill the contractual requirements of PWS and any attachments.

IAW PWS 3.3 if Travel is required a proposl for travel will be requested by the COR and submitted to the CO for approval and inclusion in a task order. Travel will be cost reimbursable IAW FAR/RFO 31.205-46.

Security and Cybersecurity

DFARS 252.204-7012, -7020, CMMC

Provisions

The solicitation requires CMMC Level 1 but also incorporates DFARS clauses associated with safeguarding CUI (which typically requires higher-level controls like NIST SP 800-171). Please clarify the complete cybersecurity requirements and identify the specific information expected to be processed as CUI.

CMMC clause is "deemed" not applicable by requiring activity. Identification of CMMC Level is only required for a vendor that stores CUI on a non-government owned system. Clauses R-DFARS 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025 are hereby removed.

Security and Cybersecurity PWS §2.10, Security Forces Appendix 4 What security clearance levels, if any, are required for instructor, OPFOR, or management personnel, particularly for those handling weapons or traveling

OCONUS?

Contract does not requre security clearance for any positions.

Contract and Solicitation Instructions

Section L

The solicitation includes conflicting page limits and formatting instructions for the proposal volumes. Please clarify the page limits for each section (Technical, Past Performance, etc.) and specify what content counts towards those limits.

Part I- Technical : limited to 50pgs Part II - No page limits Part III - No page limits Part IV - No page limits

Contract and Solicitation Instructions

Section L, Addendum E(c)(1) The instructions require a ‘redacted’ copy of the proposal. Please clarify if this redaction is limited to logos or if it should also include all company names and identifying information.

Addendum to 52.212-1(a)(E.) Specific Instructions has been updated. Redaction should include company names. logos, and identifying information. Addendum to 52.212-1(a)(E.) Specific Instructions has been updated.

Government Furnished Property (GFP)

PWS §3.5, Attachment 12

The draft GFP list seems incomplete. Will a comprehensive and final GFP/GFE list be provided that details all available facilities, ranges, workspaces, IT equipment, training aids, and consumables (e.g., ammunition, medical supplies)?

GFP/GFE is complete as provided.

Personnel and Staffing DFARS 252.237-7023, The Continuation of Essential Contractor Services requirement specifies that if FPCON is elevated to Charlie, services will be "evaluated"; at Delta, services are "discontinued." However, the instruction does not define when the contractor must re-mobilize after FPCON downgrades or how quickly services must resume. What are the mobilization timeframes?

In the event this is applicable, mobilization timeframes will be communicated by the contracting officer.

Contract and Solicitation Instructions

Section B, PWS §2.3 Please confirm that the word "option", as used in several Item Numbers in the Supplies/Services column, is a multiplier of the base requirement.

Yes, option is a multiplier as it relates to PWS 2.3 Student Load, "Throughout the PoP, task orders may be adjusted based upon anticipated student load"

Fieldcraft Recompete FY27-FY32

RFP: FA4484-26-R-0001_0007

Personnel and Staffing Sec 6 Att. 4. Notional schedule

Please provide a legend to address the various color codes, number meaning, and acronyms listed in the schedule table.

Attachment 4 has been updated to spell out acronyms. Numbers on the calendar represent a course designation i.e. "27A" is the first course of Fiscal Year 2027, "27B" the second, etc. With the exception of red, which represents holidays/non-training days, colors are non-specific used only to distinguish one course from another. Be aware, courses and course schedules are subject to frequent change and the notional schedule is meant to provide a visual representation of one possible flow of courses through the year and not meant for planning purposes.

Personnel and Staffing Sec 6 Attachment 1_EOSI 36-100

EOSI 36-100 is largely oriented to military/DAF-civilian internal processes.

Please clarify which certification requirements apply to contractor personnel, and confirm the Government provides EOS instructor certification/indoctrination during mobilization at no cost to the contractor.

Instructor requirements outlined in EOSI 36-100 sections 12.14, 12.15, 12.16 and the entirety of chapter 13 apply to contractor instructors. (Note: IAW PWS para 2.6.7, EOSI 36-100 section 13.1.3 and 13.1.4 do not apply to contractor personnel) Training outlined in the PWS para 2.6.16 is provided as required during mobilization at no cost to the contractor.

Travel (MTT) PWS §3.3.1

For OCONUS MTTs, identify responsibility for passports, visas, country clearances, medical requirements, vaccinations, threat briefings, lodging, ground transportation, weapons/equipment movement, customs, and security support.

PWS 3.3.1 states "contractor shall possess a valid passport" and PWS 3.3 states "Contractor personnel may be required to travel in performance of assigned functions consistent with the scope of this PWS to include Mobile Training Team (MTT) travel. At the COR’s request, the contractor shall submit a proposal for travel identifying the purpose, location, dates, personnel (name and title) needed for the travel, and total cost(s) to the government (General and Administration expenses should not be included). The COR will provide this information to the CO for approval and inclusion in a task order which must be issued prior to the contractor making any purchases."