Pre-Proposal Conf Questions Round 4.docx

Launch Operations Support Contract (LOSC), FA4610-08-R-0016 Questions after Pre-Proposal Conference Round 4

1. Reference : L-7.1.2.2b. Discuss your understanding and familiarity with the GE Series Six Programmable Logic Controller, South Vandenberg power grid/substation configuration (including the multiple substation configuration scenarios used), the use of dual-fuel injection systems and fuel switching procedures, load bank operation, and permits to operate required at SVPP. Question: a. Will the Government please provide the operations and maintenance manuals/procedures, technical drawings etc. for the equipment and systems referenced in the RFP L-7.1.2.2b to include:.

1. General Electric series six programmable logic controllers

1. Power grid/substation configuration

1. Dual-fuel injection systems and fuel switching procedures

1. Load bank operation

b. Will the government please provide the respective manufactures’ technical information and operating guides/procedures for these items.

c. If this information is not available, can the Government arrange for the bidders to tour the SVPP facilities, equipment and systems to observe the plant and systems configuration.

Answer: Available operations and maintenance manuals will be uploaded/hardcopy provided to the Technical Reference Library (computer terminal) located in Building 11439, “The Bullpen” at Vandenberg AFB California NLT COB 3 Sep 2010.

2. The CBA states that: "The company will pay 50% of the difference between the Trainees pay and entry level rate for a "Level "I" to cover the trainees expenses for formal training provided by either the committee or a local college for specific classes identified in the approved Training Curriculum." Question: We could not find a wage for the Trainee or Level I in any of the released documents. Can you provide the referenced wages/rates?

Answer: There are no trainees or Level I individuals in the rate table or current CBA. Maintenance helper, boiler tender, and material handling laborer are the lowest classes listed.