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Attached to: Claiborne Range Support Services Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: FA460824R0002
Issued by: Department of the Air Force Global Strike Command

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This solicitation is for non-personal services to support operations and maintenance at Claiborne Range. The contractor will provide all personnel, training, equipment, tools, and materials to maintain facilities and conduct range operations on a firm-fixed price basis. The services include target maintenance, range clearance support, electronic warfare support, and ensuring facilities remain neat, clean and orderly. The period of performance varies by line item. The solicitation is designated as a competitive 8(a) set-aside for eligible small businesses. Interested firms must register in SAM.gov to receive amendments and submit proposals by the response date listed. The incumbent contractor's staffing plans and equipment lists are considered proprietary and will not be disclosed.

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FA460824R0002

Attachment 3

Q#	Q&A Round	Topic	RFP Document & Para	Question	Answer
1	1	Past Performance	Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters 3.2 - Volument IV: Past Performance 3.5.4 - Factor 4: Past Performance	Will the government accept CPARS reports in lieu of PPQ for contracts that them available?	3.5.4.2 - The Government will use information submitted by the offeror and other sources such as other Federal Government offices and commercial sources.

You may submit CPARS reports. However, the Government will identify relevant CPARS tied to the offeror during the Past Performance Evaluations. Submission of PPQ's with work related to the requirment will be a more accurate depiction of offeror past performance.

2 1 Past Performance Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters 3.2 - Volument IV: Past Performance Volume IV: Past Performance. Limited to Subcontractor Consent Letters and no more than four (4) PPQ summary page's to describe the work breakdown IAW paragraphs 3.5.4.3 and 3.5.4.4 herein, if applicable. PWSs and SOWs corresponding to submitted PPQs shall not count toward this volume's page limitation

QUESTION: Does the Government want the full SOW\PWS referenced submitted as part of the past performance volume? If so, should be imbedded as part of Volume IV or provided as a Volume IV attachment?	Yes, please provide the entire PWS/SOW. These documents should be attachments to Volume IV.
		3	1	Fire Protection	1.5.6	Para states "maintain all fire prevention programs required to." Is there a definitive list of these fire preventions programs - host base only - national programs - state programs? Para states "Fire prevention consists of preventing fires, controlling fires and eleminating the potential for fires to occur." Is there a directive/directed document stating means to achieve these desired outcomes from host base, or is it a plan developed by the contractor?	This is a plan developed by the contractor to achieve the conditions given in paragraphs 1.5.6.1 - 1.5.6.4.
		4	1	Fire Protection	1.5.6.3	This speaks to range fires being prevented, controlled, and/or extinguished using equipment provided by both the government and contractor. Is there a list of Government provided fire fighting equipment: and can the Government give examples of what equipment the contractor has used historically in this effort - primarily the extinguishing fires equipment.	The government provides the equipment or the funds to acquire the equipment. Currently, there are fire supression systems in the Hazmat building and the kitchen. There are also numerous fire extinguishers throughout the facility and four water pumping systems which are designed to be fitted on a standard pickup truck.
		5	1	Range fires will be prevented, controlled, and/or extinguished using equipment provided by both the government and contractor	1.5.6.3	To what extent is the contractor required to control fires? Does the government require certified fire fighters?	Certified fire fighters are not required; however, the contractor is expected to perform all due diligence in preventing and addressing fires. The contractor is expected to address any fire that may occur in or around the buildings in a reasonable manner utilizing the provided fire extinguishers without placing personnel at undue risk. The contractor is expected to address any grass fires that may occur in a reasonable manner using the water pumpers without placing personnel at undue risk.
		6	1	Herbicides	1.6.5.1.9	Are Herbicide applicator licenses required?	No herbicides are allowed, with the exception of minimal amounts of over-the-counter herbecides necessary to address issues immediately around the administrative and maintnance buildings. All herbicides used for this purpose must be approved by the USFS. Therefore, there is no requirement for any herbicide license.
		7	1	Fire Fighting Equipment	1.6.7	Para states "contractor shall perform all maintenance as required…........whether Government provided." Also states "furnish and service all Claiborne Range fire equipment." Is there Government furnished fire equipment and can the contractor be provided a list? GFE listing doesn't show firefighting assets other than 2 fire pack, w/pump & engine.	The government provides the equipment or the funds to acquire the equipment. Currently, there is are fire supression systems in the Hazmat building and the kitchen. There are also numerous fire extinguishers throughout the facility and four water pumping systems which are designed to be fitted on a standard pickup truck.
		8	1	Contractor-Furnished Equipment	3.6	Regarding the towing capabilities, is there a breakdown of how the trucks will be utilized in relation to the specified minimum tow rating of 16,250 lbs? Are there specific trailers or equipment that these trucks will be towing?	The trucks will be used to relocate certain pieces of trailer-mounted training euipment.
		9	1	Contractor-Furnished Equipment	3.6	Are the two F-series trucks the only required contractor furnished piece's of equipment?	The government does not provide tractors, mowers, weedeaters, dozers, etc. The contractor is required to provide all equipment necessary to accomplish the PWS.
		10	1	The contractor shall make sure employees have current and valid professional certifications required in the performance of this contract before starting work.	4.3.2.6	What professional certifications are required in the performance of this contract?	All Range Control Officers must meet all requirements as set forth in AFI 13-212. Equally, all Electronic Technicians must provide some proof of training/experience.
		11	1	Pesticides and Herbicides	4.3.11.7	Para states "conducted in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines, state regulations, Forest Service Special Use Permit, AFI 32-1053, Integrated Pest Management Program." Is there a requirement for an applicators liscense for any of the products the Government wants used in performance of this part of the contract, or are they off the shelf items not requiring an applicators liscense?	The use of pesticides and herbicides are limited to commonl available commercial products and only allowed to treat the areas immediately around the administrative and maintenance buildings.
		12	1	Tier 3 background investigation and possess a Secret clearance	4.3.9.1	How many total contract employees require Tier 3 Security Clearances?	Only 1 contractor at this time will need a Securtity Clearance, the Electronic Warfare Manager.
		13	2	Past Performance	RFP Factor 4: Past Performance 3.5.4.2.a	Would the government consider extending the relevant past performance reach back period from 5 to 6 years as was done on the previous solicitation to increase competition?	The Government will maintain the 5 year relevancy period.
		14	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	What of on-site heavy equipment and vehicle are provided by the government, and what would need to be provided by the contractor?	The government does not provide any equipment except those items already listed in the GFE. The contractor is required to provide all other equipment that they deem necessary to accomplish the PWS.
		15	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	What type of heavy equipment will the contractor be expected to operate? Do any of these require additional certifications?	The contractor is expected to determine what heavy equipment they require to accomplish the terms of the PWS, then provide the equipment and properly trained personnel to operate the equipment.
		16	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Is the contractor responsible for providing the gravel as needed for erosion mitigation?	Yes. The contractor is responsible for erosion control (para. 1.5.5.2.). This would include purchasing, coordinating delivery/pickup, and placement of dirt, gravel, sandbags, grass seeds, etc. All of which can be invoiced under the Non-Priced Items CLIN.
		17	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	What sections of the outside road walls within the contractors responsibility? How many yards/miles?	The contractor is responsible to maintain approximately 12 miles of gravel roads (para. 1.5.5.1.4. and 1.5.6.4.)
		18	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Is the Government provided equipment currently operational?	Yes, all of the equipment specifically noted as being provided by the government is operational.
		19	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Is the tower maintained?	Yes. The contractor is responsible to maintain both range towers.
		20	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Is there a map of the range provided?	Please view Appendix D of Attachment 1a.
		21	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	What is the size of ordinance being dropped?	The typical ordnance dropped is the MK-82, MK-83, and BDU-33, as well as 20mm and 30mm target rounds. However, any munition with the U.S. military arsenal that presents an acceptable WDZ may be considered. Please note that all ordnance is inert.
		22	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Are there historical staff or subcontractor that can be used to detail our manpower/staffing plan?	Current employee information and staffing plan is the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.
		23	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	There are two JTE's in the PWS, but only one JTE in the inventory. Can you please clarify?	The inventory changed while in the process of preparing for a new contract. The JTE (Joint Threat Emitter) is a system of threat emitter units (TEUs) paired with central control units (CCUs). Claiborne Range currently has one (1) CCU controlling two (2) TEUs.
		24	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	How often do the JTE's move? And what is the contractor responsible for during the move?	The JTE has never moved and is not expected to move. However, the TRTG is a fully mobile system and the contractor is expected to relocate that equipment as needed.
		25	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Are the MEPs attached to trailers?	Only the TRTG has the MEP integrated into the trailer. The MEPs for the JTE is stand-alone unit.
		26	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	What is the current staffing numbers of the range?	Current employee information and staffing plan is the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.
		27	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	I know there are 3 GS employees working for the range and I assume they with stay GS in this transition?	This contract will have no impact upon the GS employees.
		28	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Is there a RCO and 2 Firewatch on duty at all times?	Manning decisions are driven by training events. An RCO and firewatch personnel are required during any live-fire events.
		29	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Do the maintenance shop guys work 1 shift or 2?	The contractor is expected to determine manning requirements necessary to maintain Mission-Capable Range Time (para. 1.3.3.1.)
		30	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	What equipment is used to magnetic sweep the strafe pits if any at all?	The contractor is expected to determine the best means of cleaning the strafe pits and to provide all equipment and personnel necessary for that task.
		31	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Tenure of employees and total number of employees?	Current employee information and staffing plan is the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.
		32	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Labor cats of employees?	23370 - General Maintenance Worker, 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator, 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I, 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II, 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III

The above labor categories are accounted for in the current contract, this list might not be fully inclusive of all labor categories needed for the life of the contract. Number of each currently employed is the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.

33	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Who is the site manager?	Current employee information and staffing plan is the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.
34	2	Site Visit Question	Site Visit Question	Are there any environmental issues that were not aware of?	Paragraph 4.3.11. of the PWS addressed Environmental Compliance, and to the best of our knowledge that information is current.
35	2	Individuals'' experience within their functional area	RFP 3.5.2.3.2	RFP states ' Proposal must include a verifiable outline/history of the individuals' experience within their functional area.' Is this for all positions or only the Contract Manager?	"verifiable outline/history" must only be provided for the contract manager position.

All other positions should be included in an organizational chart with definition of roles and responsibilities of key operating personnel and staffing levels depicting various job classifications

		36	2	PETROLEUM, OIL, LUBRICANTS (POL) FUELS	4.3.11.5	Does the Government provide the Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) to be utilized for the Range maintenance equipment and vehicles?	The government provides two above-ground storage tanks (one for diesel and one for gasoline) and one HazMat storage building for storing POL. However, the contractor is responsible for purchasing and acquiring all POL necessary for range O&M.
		37	2	Range Personnel	1.5.4.1	Are all contractors trained on the JAWSS Scoring System	The contractor is responsible for deciding which personal are trained for which equipment.
		38	2	Laser Safety Officer	1.5.5.4	Are all contractors qualified as Laser Safety Officer's if not how many current personnel are qualified?	It is recommended that the contract manager and the RCO be certified.
		39	2	Target Maintenance	1.6.1	What type of GFE Equipment, if any, is provided by the Government for Target Maintenance or is it to be provided by the Contractor?	The government provides some materials such as decommissioned B-52 drag chutes for the strafe pits and old vehicles for bomb target. Acquiring this material is coordinated through the COR. The contractor is responsible for acquiring all other materials; chargeable to the Non-Priced Items CLIN.
		40	2	Strafe Range	1.6.1.6.5	Is GFE Equipment provided to complete the plowing of the Strafe Range if so what equipment is provided?	The government does not provide any equipment except those items already listed in the GFE. The contractor is required to provide all other equipment that they deem necessary to accomplish the PWS.
		41	2	Brush Hog	1.6.5.1.5	The contractor is required to mow, brush-hog or bush-hog all accessible areas on both sides of the perimeter fence, is there GFE Equipment provided such as Brush Hog or mower?	The government does not provide any equipment except those items already listed in the GFE. The contractor is required to provide all other equipment that they deem necessary to accomplish the PWS.
		42	2	Fire Protection	1.6.7	The Appendix A lists a HMH Titan-6 First Responder Vehicle, is that the only Fire Fighting Equipment the Government provides?	Currently, there are automatic fire suppression systems in the Hazmat building and the kitchen. There are also numerous fire extinguishers throughout the facility and four water pumping systems which are designed to be fitted on a vehicle. The contractor is responsible to maintain this equipment. If any other equipment is deemed necessary, the contractor shall provide it and invoice the government under the Non-Priced Items CLIN.
		43	2	Non-Priced Items.	3.1.1	Will the government provide a current stock amount of Non-Priced Items such as Gravel, Berm Material and Strafe Poles	As per paragraph 1.6.1.6.6 of the PWS, the contractor shall keep at least two (2) telephone poles in reserve. Other than this, the other materials are generally purchased as needed and invoiced to the Non-Priced Items CLIN.
		44	2	DLA	1.6.1.1	Are contract personnel allowed to operate/ utilize DLA Vehicles/Equipment/Targets?	No
		45	2	Contractor-Furnished Equipment	3.6	Section 3.6 specifies the two (2) F350/F450 trucks are to be provided by the contractor, however it was NOT apparent during the site visit that the current contractor has similar equipment. Is this a new contract requirement or is the incumbent meeting the requirement with other equipment?	This is a new development as the Electronic Warfare equipment inventory and mission has grown.
		46	2	Range Clearance Support	1.8.4.2	The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to assist the UXO/EOD team in transporting non-certified ordnance items to a central collection point for detonation. QUESTION: Are personnel required to be Qualified? Will the government provide equipment for transport to collection point?	The government provides qualified EOD personnel for the range clearance. The contractor follow guidance from the EOD personnel. Once EOD has cleared all range residue, it requires no special equipment to transport.
		47	2	Scoring Systems Operations	1.5.4	How many EW systems are operated simultaneously.	Historically, there has never been more than two (2) systems operating at any one time.
		48	2	Scoring Systems Operations	1.5.4	EW ops and WISS scoring ops ever simultaneous	Yes.
		49	2	Government -Furnished Services	3.5	Does the Government provide internet access for contractor use (timesheets/quotes/etc.)?	No. The contractor is responsible to provide for all of their own communications requirements.
		50	2	General Question	Forest Service	Appears to be a fair amount of involvement form the Forest Service. Is there an inclusive listing of what they have oversight on and their functions as an entity?	There is a close working relationship between the 307OSS, the range contractor, and the USFS, which is vital to our operation. There is no list as described, but there is a Special Use Permit coordinated between the USAF and the USFS that addresses this question.
		51	2	Target Replacement	General question	Looking over documents - what kinds of target vehicles can the contractor expect to have to demil? Also noted is containers as targets. How is the contractor to move these type targets - vehicle and container? I did not notice a large forklift or the sort in the listing of GFE, and only a mention in the PWS of the contractor needing two pickups in the F350 or F450 type.	In the past, contractors have hired/rented equipment to move the containers and/or simply drug them into place. The government does not provide any equipment except those items already listed in the GFE. The contractor is required to provide all other equipment that they deem necessary to accomplish the PWS.
		52	2	General Question	JTE"s and TRTG	For the JTE's there is usually a specialty tool set provided for this type of equipment. I don't see ones listed in the GFE inventory. Will one be supplied?	There are numerous tools listed in the GFE for this work, including, but not limited to, programable power supply units, mixed signal oscilloscopes, microscopes, etc.
		53	2	General Question	Test Measurment Diagnostic Equipment	Does host base provide services for calibration of TMDE equipment or is it incumbent on the contractor to have a calibration schedule and a service partner to do the work of calibrating?	There is a PMEL account at Barksdale for calibrating NVGs. At this point nothing else needs that level of precision.
		54	2	General Question	TRTG	Is the TRTG deployed beyond the site?	Yes, the TRTG will occasionally moved to Fort Johnson.
		55	2	General Question	Waste Removal	Is general (non range materials) garbage/trash/refuse removal from the site to a local disposal area paid for by the Government or the contractor?	Paragraph 4.3.11.3. of the PWS states that the contractor is responsible for waste disposal.
		56	2	Range Projects	1.3	Additional range projects. Can this be a little clearer on types, size, etc ....and for the portion of the para which states unforeseen operational or maintenance requirements - what might those be? Is there a function to extend work completion dates? As it states now, the work has to be done by a date, but with no interference with range operations - looking for clarification on conflict between range operations not being interfered and completion date requirement.	The range contract is designated as a service contract for the operations and maintenance of Claiborne Range, however, the contractor may be called upon to accomplish a task that may not be properly considered "operations" or "maintenance". For example, building and installing new target types, developing new training methods, or the installation new equipment. The intent of paragraph 1.3 of the PWS is to capture these items. Please note that historically these projects have been proposed by the COR and the contractor alike, and must be approved by the contracting officer. All expenses shall be invoiced to the Non-Priced Items CLIN. Also, there is not specific timeline given for any project. The PWS simply states that this work "shall not interfere with or otherwise hinder range operations."
		57	2	MCRT	1.4.3.1	This section and others in the document mentions supporting ground training operations. Can the Government give generalized examples of ground training support usually provided by the contractor?	Occasionally, there are military units that want to train small unit tactics on Claiborne. Contractor support generally includes one or two personnel for phone watch and/or fire watch, depending on the training.
		58	2	MCRT	1.4.3.1.1	Two fire watch personnel are required. One capable of operating the range scoring system. Is there a required duty of the second person or a place they need to be stationed at?	In reference to paragraph 1.4.3.1.1, all firewatch personnel will follow guidance given by the RCO, which should be dictated by the training scenarios.
		59	2	The contractor shall provide a crew of electronic
technicians capable of operating and maintaining the threat emitters.	1.4.3.1.2	How many technicians are considered a crew?	This is determined by the training events. But, for safety reasons, there should always be at least two personnel for each EW system in operation.
		60	2	Changes to the Weekly Operations Schedule	1.4.3.2	How often do Weekly Operation Schedules change annually?	The Weekly Operational Schedule is developed by the Range Scheduler at Barksdale and published every Friday NLT COB. However, this schedule may change daily due to weather, aircraft maintenance, etc.
		61	2	Payment	1.4.4.1	How will the government pay non mission-essential personnel for Additional Operating Hours?	The government will NOT pay Additional Operating Hours time for any non mission-essential personnel. The purpose of AOH is to provide a means to pay range personnel for time worked outside of the "regular work week." However, this is mission-driven and must be approved by the COR beforehand. For example, if there is a mission scheduled on a Saturday that requires two personnel to operate the JTE, then the government will only pay AOH time for those two personnel.
		62	2	Staffing	1.4.4.1	What LCATs are defined as non mission-essential personnel?	In reference to section 1.4.4.1 of the PWS, "mission-essential personnel" are defined as those personnel essential to accomplish the planned training operations. For example, if an A-10 is schedule on Saturday to drop munitions, then an RCO and appropriate firewatch is necessary. However, an electronic technician is not essential to that mission.
		63	2	UTA's	1.4.4.2	Can the Government describe the level and types of support needed in this section of the PWS.	The specific support required is mission-driven, however, lately this has been limited to 4 - 6 hours of EW operations.
		64	2	Normal Training Mission	1.5.1.1	Regarding the contractor's responsibility to support Normal Training Missions without additional notification. Are there any circumstances under which prior notification might be required? If so, what types of scenarios?	In reference to paragraph 1.5.1.1, Normal Training Missions are defined as those mission which are already published in the Wing Supplement, which means these missions have been vetted and approved by 307 Bomb Wing command. The contractor is expected to be prepared to support these missions at any time during regular hours without prior notification, because sometimes weather events may push training units away from other ranges and to Claiborne Range.
		65	2	SMA may require
extended operational hours and/or weekend operations	1.5.1.2	How many extended operational hours and/or weekend operations occur annually?	This is difficult to predict due to fluctuations in funding and training requirements. It has been as high as 650 and as low as 250, so the government plans for about 700 man-hours annually.
		66	2	EW Maintenance Support Services	1.5.3.3.2	Expectations for preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair. Are there specific protocols or procedures that the contractor should follow, and are there any KPIs associated with the maintenance activities?	The maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all equipment is governed by the USAF TCTOs.
		67	2	EW Maintenance Support Services	1.5.3.3.2	The purpose of the maintenance support is stated as ensuring a Uptime Ratio (UTR) sufficient to meet 100% of the projected operational cycle. How is UTR calculated and are there specific benchmarks that the contractor should aim to achieve?	The UTR is a ratio of mission capable time to scheduled missions. The contractor is expected to ensure that all EW equipment is mission capable when operations are scheduled.
		68	2	EW Maintenance Support Services	1.5.3.3.2	Are there any specific qualifications, certifications, or experience levels that the electronic technicians must possess to meet the contract requirements?	The AFQTP for the EW equipment at Claiborne is a good reference for this. In reference to civilian terminology an ET-1 would be an "Apprentice", an ET-2 would be a "Journeyman", and an ET-3 would be a "Craftsman". In reference to operating and maintaining the EW program at Claiborne Range the following is recommended. An ET-1 needs a formal education in the fundamentals of electronics. This would not necessarily include certified electricians. An ET-2 should meet the qualifications of an ET-1 and be capable of operating/maintaining the EW equipment without supervision. An ET-3 should meet the qualifications of an ET-2 and be capable of maintaining the Claiborne Range EW Program; which, most importantly, includes training others.
		69	2	Troubleshooting Support for EW Maintenance	1.5.3.3.2.2	In the context of implementing innovative repair techniques, are there any constraints or considerations the contractor should be aware of, and are there provisions for seeking approval for non-standard repair approaches?	Any deviation from standard procedures requires approval from the COR.
		70	2	Heated Target	1.5.5.2	What power source is required for the heated target? Is the power provided?	The heated target uses an electric diesel heater.
		71	2	Laser Illuminators (IZLIDs, SOFLAM)	1.5.5.4	This section mentions that the contractor shall provide one dedicated person to perform laser operations. Would the government provide additional details on the specific responsibilities and qualifications expected from this dedicated person?	On occasion a training unit may request a laser designator from range personnel. The only qualifications required is basic training on operating the range's laser designator. This training can be given by the COR or the RCO.
		72	2	Fire Protection	1.5.6	Para states "maintain all fire prevention programs required to." Is there a definitive list of these fire preventions programs - host base only - national programs - state programs? Para states "Fire prevention consists of preventing fires, controlling fires and eliminating the potential for fires to occur." Is there a directive/directed document stating means to achieve these desired outcomes from host base, or is it a plan developed by the contractor?	This is a plan developed by the contractor to achieve the conditions given in paragraphs 1.5.6.1 - 1.5.6.4.
		73	2	Controlling fires	1.5.6	Please clarified Controlling fires. Does this require fire fighting?	Controlling fires is accomplished through cutting and maintaining fire breaks, keeping the grass properly mowed, and the application of vast amounts of water. The contractor is not required to fight fires.
		74	2	Range Safety	1.5.7	Are there any tower climbing requirements by the contractor that would necessitate safety harnesses/fall protection?	Yes.
		75	2	Personal Safety Equipment	1.5.7.1	This speaks to safety equipment for all duties in the PWS. Is the contractor to buy nomex suits, helmets, fire shelters, boots, and peripherals for fire fighting, or is this cost bore by the Government on a reimbursable?	The government does not provide any PPE required by the contractor. Please note, the contractors are not required to do anything beyond making a reasonable attempt to fight any fires. This would not require the equipment mentioned.
		76	2	Safety Equipment	1.5.7.1	Does the government provide any Safety Equipment?	The government does not provide any PPE. Safety equipment associated with particular equipment, e.g. safety guards, can be replaced as needed and invoiced through the Non-Priced Items CLIN.
		77	2	Target materials received from the
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)	1.6.1.1	What type of materials does DLA provide? Appendix B states TARGET TYPES as vehicles. What type of vehicles are these?	These are usually military and non-military vehicles.
		78	2	Target Replacement	1.6.1.6.1	Para states replace all cleared targets within one working day after EOD clearance. Is this flexible based on weather, number of targets, and factors bearing out to be more than one days worth of work?	The goal is one day, but the government remains flexible within reason, allowing for unforeseen events.
		79	2	Target Replacement	1.6.1.6.5	Para states (last sentence) each strafe pit must be hand policed each workday following usage. Is this waived if the firing goes late into the MCRT day and the pits are being used concurrently the next day, and follow on days, or will time be availed by the Government to do this each day following usage? Does the following in AFMAN 13-212v1 (14 MAR 2023) 5.5.1.1 apply at Claiborne?	This is really a two-part question. 1. Due to the current Op-Tempo, the contractor is required to police the strafe pits the day prior to the first day of any scheduled strafing events. 2. Due to the size of Claiborne Range, 5.5.1.1. of 13-212 does not apply.
		80	2	Strafe pit probe test.	1.6.1.6.5	Who conducts the strafe pit probe test? Government or contractor?	The government appointed COR.
		81	2	TCTO and TO's	1.6.4.1	TCTO's and TO are mentioned in this section. Will the Government provide to the contractor TCTO's and TO's or is the contractor to have a registered TO custodian who maintains a library for the effort?	This is joint effort that has been difficult to accomplish at times.
		82	2	Perimeter Fence	1.6.5.1.5	Could the Government give an estimate of the distance of the perimeter fence?	The perimeter fence of the Impact Area is approximately 4 miles (paragraph 1.6.6.6.1. of the PWS). The perimeter of the Expanded Boundary is approximately 20 miles, however there is no fencing on this perimeter.
		83	2	Government Furnished Services	3.5.2 and 3.5.3	3.5.2 states electrical utilities and propane for heating. Question: are the generators listed in the GFE listing part of the furnished electrical utilities and then is it a CE function to maintain the generators, or contractor. Propane: is it contractor responsibility to monitor levels and order propane or CE? 3.5.3 states water is supplied by on site well and purification system - is this contractor maintained, tested, etc or CE? Are septic tanks emptied by contractor or CE?	The facilities have recently been converted to electrical heating. The propane is no longer required. All facilities are maintained by the contractor unless a licensed professional is required, e.g. recharging the coolant in the air conditioners. The contractor is responsible for emptying the septic tanks.
		84	2	Contractor employees shall present a neat and professional appearance dressed in accord
with their position on the range	4.3.2.5	Are contract personnel required to wear company provided shirts with company logos?	This is a contractor decision.
		85	2	Laser Eye Exam	4.3.3	Are previously employed tenured employees who take employment with a new contractor, and have a previous laser eye exam on file from the previous employer considered in compliance with this section, when hired by the new contractor? Asking since the section states outgoing contractor will provide exit eye exam with 30 days of termination. Hired employees from previous contract would then have a current laser eye exam.	Yes. Current employees are consider in compliance with this requirement and no eye exam is required.
		86	2	Hazardous Material/Waste Management	4.3.11.3	The contract mentions compliance with the Host Base Hazardous Waste Management requirements, Barksdale AFB Hazard Waste Management Plan, and 2CES/CEV policy letters. Could the government provide information on how these requirements apply to the operations at Claiborne Range and if there are any additional site-specific considerations?	These guidelines are set forth in Appendix H.
		87	2	Waste Water Discharges	4.3.11.8	Is this section related to the septic systems in 3.5.3 or is it a different system? Can these systems be described in some detail?	Paragraph 4.3.11.8 refers to the sewer system and runoff drainage described in paragraph 3.5.3.
		88	2	Waste Disposal	4.3.11.11	In the case of hazardous waste shipments, the contract mentions the use of a uniform Hazardous Waste Manifest and transportation by a transporter with an Environmental Protection Agency identification number. Could you provide guidance on how the contractor should coordinate and document these shipments?	Common office trash, waste oils, and other vehicles fluids are the only waste materials generated at Claiborne Range. The contractor is responsible to coordinate with a local vender that is certified to handle waste disposal. This is not invoiced through the Non-Priced Items CLIN.
		89	2	Controlled Burning	4.3.13	States contractor shall allow and asset when necessary the Forest Service during controlled burning events. What level of assist does the contractor provide - actual fighting of the fire in any capacity?	There is no actual fire fighting. Supporting the USFS during controlled burns may consist of adjusting work schedules, moving equipment, or opening/closing perimeter gates.
		90	2	Bird Avoidance Strike Hazard	4.3.4	Is it contractor responsibility to maintain and repair the BASH system, or merely operate it as stated in the PWS.	Claiborne Range does not have BASH equipment. It is simply a procedure in place to warn pilots of potential bird strikes if birds a present and active at the range.
		91	2	Data and Report Requirements and Range Utilization Report	4.3.7 and 4.3.7.1	Believe this is meant to be Attachment G vs H in 4.3.7.1 Is there a requirement for length of retaining records listed in this section - a month, a year, two years.	The contractor is responsible to submit monthly reports to the COR. The COR maintains the records for the duration of the contract. It is recommended that the contractor do likewise.
		92	2	Range Clearance Support	1.8.4.2	The contractor shall provide personnel and equipment to assist the UXO/EOD team in transporting non-certified ordnance items to a central collection point for detonation.

QUESTION: Are personnel required to be UXO Qualified? Will the government provide equipment for transport to collection point?	The contractor is NOT required to employ UXO/EOD certified personnel. The contractor IS required to support the government EOD team during the annual clearance. This would include transporting non-certified ordnance to the collection point. It is important to note that Claiborne Range is an inert training range. There are no live, explosive munitions expended on the range. However, some munitions do have a small spotting charges in them, which consist of a charge equivalent to a small shotgun shell.
		93	2	RCO Training	1.7.4	The RCO must have a comprehensive knowledge of Claiborne Range restrictions, as well as a solid working knowledge of general flight operations, military training, and laser operations safety. All RCO candidates must have as a minimum previous experience as a RCO, a rated aircrew member, Air Traffic Controller (ATC), Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), or Enlisted Terminal Attack Controller (ETAC). All training and experience must be certified and documented prior to beginning work.?

QUESTION: What are the minimum years of RCO experience required? Are there documented training procedures to be qualified at the Claiborne Range?	AFMAN13-212v1, paragraph 2.9.7.1, states "...the range control officer at a minimum will have experience as a rated aircrew member, an Air Traffic Controller, an Air Battle Manager, a Terminal Attack Controller, a Weapons Director, a previous range control officer or equivalent test experience." Verifying this requirement is the responsibility of the Range Operating Authority with a T-1 waiver level. Therefore, the government reserves final approval authority for any/all RCO candidates.
		94	2	Personal Safety equipment	1.5.7.1	Does the USG provide Mobile overhead fall protection system "JIB's"?	The government does NOT provide any PPE equipment required by the contractor.
		95	2	Personal Safety equipment	1.5.7.1	Is there any USG provided horizontal / vertical fall protection equipment?	The government does NOT provide any PPE equipment required by the contractor.
		96	2	Personal Safety equipment	1.5.7.1	Is there any USG provided fall rescue equipment?	The government does NOT provide any PPE equipment required by the contractor.
		97	2	EW	PWS 1.5.3.1 (Systems Inventory)	Can the government confirm the Electronic Threat equipment listed in the solicitation. PWS indicates: 2 JTE & 1 TRTG. As the GFE list shows: 1 MUTE, 1 JTE & 1 TRTG. Please provide the actual count.	The inventory changed while in the process of preparing for a new contract. The JTE (Joint Threat Emitter) is a system of threat emitter units (TEUs) paired with central control units (CCUs). Claiborne Range currently has one (1) CCU controlling two (2) TEUs. The TRTG (Tactical Radar Threat Generator) is a self-contained, trailer-mounted system. Claiborne Range currently has two (2) TRTGs in inventory.
		98	2	EW		Does the government expect Electronic Threat equipment to be moved from different locations as this will require additional personnel, for example: JTE requires 3 person to move, per TO.	While this event is uncommon, the contractor must be prepared to move any/all of the EW equipment when necessary to accommodate military training.
		99	2	General	PWS	Does the government expect the offeror to perform tree cutting and removal? If so, would this be under cost plus as this would require permits and approval from the Forestry Department.	The contractor must be prepared to remove trees/shrubs/vegetation from all range property. How this work would be invoiced is dependent upon the nature and extent of the work. The contractor is expected to keep fence lines and gates clear of trees and shrubs; which would be considered ordinary work under this contract. However, extensive tree removal work may be beyond the scope of this contract. This will be considered on a case-by-case basis and the contracting office will determine how to proceed.
		100	2	General	RFP	During the site visit, it was stated that attachment of CPARS and PWS are/will not be included as page count for PP--is this still the case?	IAW 52.212-1 3.2 - Volume IV: Past Performance. Limited to Subcontractor Consent Letters and no more than four (4) PPQ summary page's to describe the work

breakdown IAW paragraphs 3.5.4.3 and 3.5.4.4 herein, if applicable. PWSs and SOWs corresponding to submitted PPQs shall not count toward this volume's page limitation.

101 2 QCP RFP With a limited page count for the proposal, will the government accept a QCP attachment or can the offeror summarize a QCP on the proposal? IAW 52.212-1 3.2 - Volume II: Technical Proposal. Limit to no more than twenty (20) pages.

The required elements of the individual proposal volumes may be submitted as separate documents, but must not exceed the prescribed page limits established at 3.2 of the solicitation when combined into one document.

102	2	JAWS	Workload Estimates	Is the workload for JAWS scoring up to date?	I'm not sure what is meant by "workload estimates" for the JAWS system. The system is dated and we are expecting an updated/new system in the next couple of years. For not, the contractor is expected to maintain and be prepared to operate the system any time during regular range hours.
103	2	QCP	PWS para 4.3.6.	PWS states QCP has to include "as a minimum, the items listed in Appendix A" which seems redundant being the items are already listed. Can the QCP reference Appendix A in lieu of listing items again?	This is a separate QCP that is submitted not later than the preperformance conference. For the QCP included in your proposal, follow the direction given at 52.212-1 3.5.2.1 and 52.212-2 3.4.1
104	2	Previous Contract	Previous Contract	How much is the current contract?	Please view financial data for FA460819C0003 at https://www.fpds.gov/fpdsng_cms/index.php
105	2	Past Performance	3.5.4 Factor 4 Past Performance	Will the Government accept past performance from a major subcontracctor, or is it only allowed from a Prime or a JV/Teaming Partner?	IAW 52.212-2 3.6.5 - The Government will evaluate the past performance of each partner to, and the JV or teaming arrangement entity itself to determine the aggregate confidence assessment of the offeror's ability to meet solicitation requirements. The assessment will take into consideration the relationships/responsibilities of the teaming or JV members, including the division of labor and management of PWS tasks outlined on the offeror's PPQ summary page.
106	2	Contractor-Furnished Equipment	3.6	Please provide a listing of the current Contractor-Furnished Equipment utilized to complete the PWS/current contract.	The current staffing plan and equipment list are the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.
107	2	Tier 3 background investigation and possess a Secret clearance	4.3.9.1	If any of the contractor personnel are required to have a security clearance, will the Prime Contractor company be required to have a Facility Security clearance?	There is no requirement for a facility clearance.
108	2	Personnel	FAR 52.212-5 pg 23	Please confirm if the three (3) positions listed in FAR 52.212-5 are the only required positions on this contract (General Maintenance Worker WG 8, Step 1, Heavy Equipment Operator, WG 10, Step 1, Electronic Tech III, WG 10, Step 5), in addition to the required Contract Manager. Please confirm the number of personnel required for each position, i.e. total number of current personnel and positions on the current/incumbent contract	The current staffing plan is the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.
109	2	Vendors	PWS 2.1 Service Summary	Please provide a listing of the current vendors and their services utilized under the current contract	The current sub-contractors and vendors are the incumbent contractors proprietary information and shall not be released.

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