Pre-Proposal Conference Questions

FA4610-08-R-0016, LOSC Questions/Answers for Pre-Proposal Conference 2 Aug 2010 THIS IS Part II-Includes answers to questions that previously were “30 CONS Researching.”

PLEASE NOTE: AFTER DISCUSSIONS WITH OUR ACQUISITION TEAM, THE ANSWER FOR QUESTION #13 HAS CHANGED (TO ORIGINAL INTERPRETATION PER THE RFP). THE REVISED ANSWER FOR THIS QUESTION IS INCLUDED WITH THIS POSTING. RECOMMEND YOU READ ALL QUESTION/ANSWERS AS A FEW HAVE BEEN FURTHER REFINED.

AMENDMENT #01 TO THE RFP WAS POSTED 11 AUG 2010. BE ADVISED THAT THERE IS A FILE POSTED WHICH SAYS “AMENDMENT 2”—PLEASE READ THE DESCRIPTION AS IT EXPLAINS IT IS PART II OF AMENDMENT 01. IT WAS NAMED AMENDMENT 2 ERRONEOUSLY.

1. The costs associated with pressure vessel recertifications can vary greatly (from thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars) and the work will vary widely from year-to-year depending upon recertification schedules, vessel and system availability, and other variables. Due to these fluctuations, will this work be performed as Other Services and Task Assignments under CLINs X002 or be included are Range Support Services under CLINs X001? It is important to know if these services are included in the CLIN X002 “plug” number or needs to be priced separately.

Answer: Recertification costs would be priced under the CLIN2/3 as Task Assignments/Other Services.

2. Sec L-6.5 on page 58 of 75

Please explain what is meant by “Separate proposals shall be submitted for the prime contractor and for all first tier subcontracting/teaming partners.” Does this mean complete separate proposals and all tables or just a summary for subs?

Answer: The offeror will submit the Prime Proposal IAW Para L-6-5. The prime proposal will include appropriate subcontractor information. A separate subcontractor’s proposal which was incorporated into the Prime proposal, is also submitted either to the Prime for submission to the contracting officer or if proprietary, submitted directly to the Contracting Officer IAW instructions in Section L-6.5 of the RFP.

3. Sec. L-9 Proposal Submission on page 62 of 75

L-9.1 Proposal Documents (Volumes I and II) shall be submitted in accordance with Proposal Preparation Instructions, so as to arrive no later than 3:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST), as shown in block 9 of the SF 33.

Please explain how the remainder of Volume III – Past Performance Information should be submitted and by what date not including Past Performance Questionnaires that are to be submitted directly to the Government by August 6th.

Answer: Past Performance, Vol III is due in accordance with Para L-9.1 (same as Vol I & II) of the RFP, Section L. Past Performance Surveys/Questionnaires are due as stated in Section L-8.1.

4. Sec. L-6.4 - Offerors shall provide information that explains the methodology, assumptions, cost factors and pricing basis that were used or considered in developing your proposal estimate.

Sec. L-6.14 - Provide information that explains the methodology, assumptions, cost factors, pricing basis, etc. that was used or considered in developing your proposal estimate. Did the government plan to put both references in the RFP?

Answer: Yes.

5. Can the Government please clarify if only past performance surveys/questionnaires are due no later than 20 days after release of solicitation and proposal documents (Volumes I, II, and III) are due no later than 3:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST), as shown in block 9 of the SF 33?

Answer: Yes, See Question/Answer #3.

6. L-8.4 on page 62 of 75. Please define the term “teaming arrangement”. Does this mean a joint venture agreement or an arrangement with sub-contractors?

Answer: IAW this acquisition, Teaming refers to Subcontractor in accordance with FAR 9.60 (2).

7. Is there a dollar amount associated with work for CLIN 1? Does it have to be equal to or less than $5,000?

Answer: Yes, for maintenance & repair, replacement, engineering, inspecting, testing and certifying.

8. Is there a dollar amount associated with work for CLIN 2? Does it have to be greater than $5,000.

Answer: Yes, see PWS I, 2.4, 2.5 and 4.2.

9. Is Section 4.1.1 just referring to time limits on submittals of proposals, or is it also linking them to specific CLINS?

Answer: It refers to time limits only.

10. Does $5K in mean $5,000 or $500,000?

Answer: PWS Para 4.1.1--$500K is correct as written.

11. Section 2.2 of the PWS, page 37 of 47, Single and Multi Line Phone Rentals. What are the rental rates for these phones?

Answer: Rates historically have been approximately $20.00 per phone line for a single line. This does not include long distance calls.

12. Ref M-4.1.3 which reads in part, “Past performance regarding sub-contractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement will be rated as highly as past performance information for the principal offeror. “ : Is there a dollar limit value (% of contract value) after which subcontractors are required to submit Past Performance Questionnaires?

Answer: No

13. Ref L-8.3 which reads in part, “Offerors shall provide a list of no more than six (6), of the most relevant contracts for each team partner (prime and/or subcontractors) performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers.” Please clarify, are offerors to provide six (6) contracts total to include all team members? Or, do you want contractors to provide six contracts per each contractor team member? As an example, could an offeror with three (3) teammates, provide up to 24 contracts?

Answer: Offerors may submit six (6) contracts for each subcontractor team member and the prime contractor. For example an offeror consisting of the Prime, and three subcontractors could provide up to 24 contracts. Therefore, the RFP is correct as written on this item and will not be changed.

14. DD254, Block 11.e Perform Services Only

Whether in performing this contract the contractor perform services only.

Should this block be checked yes?

Answer: Block 11. e. should be checked “No.”

15. DD254, Block 15, Inspections

Whether elements of this contract are outside the inspection responsibility of the cognizant security office.

Should this block be checked yes?

Answer: This block should be marked “No.” 30 SFS/S5SI will be the only security office inspecting security aspects of this contract.

16. PWS Section 2.2.4.1 & Attachment 1B1 GFE Property List

Who provides the network?

Answer: Reviewer could not find correlation between PWS I.2.2.4.1 and network related question. Please verify question. See answer to question 17.

17. Will the Maintenance Management System be operated on the Air Force network or on a company provided network?

Answer: Either is acceptable, while the clause “capability of being accessed (at least two seats) through the Program Manager’s office (or computer system)”. Note that to run software on Government systems, there must be pre-approval and accreditation of software

18. PWS Section 2.2.4.1 & Attachment 1B1 GFE Property List.

Who provides the network?

Answer: See answer to question #17.

19. Will the GFE computer be operated on the Air Force network or on a company provided network?

Answer: See answer to question #17.

20. Section L-3 Technical Reference Library, Pg. 56

In this section it is mentioned that the Technical Reference Library for the LOSC will be available electronically with the solicitation on the Fed Biz Opps website…. As of today July 23, 2010 we have not been able to locate the documents on the site. Do you still plan to post the documents to the site or do we need to visit the site in person and take notes?

Answer: Not all information can be posted to FedBizOps; therefore, the Technical Library is also located in Bldg 11439, the “Bullpen”. Individuals will need to contact Mr. Alex Vega, 606-1625 or Ms. Beth Tatum, 606-4749 to schedule access.

21. Workload Order Data

Can you provide any relevant workload order data for the cranes and elevators?

Answer: Relevant information will be posted on FedBizOps

22. Section B, CLIN 6001 (page 13) – Is this CLIN to be priced on a monthly basis or one price for the entire six month period? The Unit value states “Lump Sum” and we need to know if the lump sum required is one month or six.

Answer: The cost/price values for CLIN 6001 are lump sum amounts for the 6-month period.

23. Section L-6.5 (page 58) – Is an entirely separate cost proposal, prepared in accordance with Section L-6 Factor 1 – Volume I Price Proposal due from each first tier subcontractor or does each subcontractor only need to provide the details for their costs that are included in the prime contractor’s proposal? If an entire separate Volume I is required from each first tier subcontractor, how should it be labeled to differentiate it from the prime’s Volume I?

Answer: See Question #2. Volume 1, Subcontractor’s name.

24. Regarding the schedule on page 20 of 75, Section F-1 c, The Period of Performance given here does not agree with the CLINs as displayed in Section B. Specifically, there is no mention of CLINS 600X. Please clarify.

Answer: This section is written correctly; the clause cited only refers to Option to Extend Term of the contract not Extend Services; therefore, the 6-month service extension is not addressed.

25. Schedule B of the RFP contains Government provided pricing for Items x002 and x003 for FY’s 11 through 14, but no Government provided numbers for the 6 month extension. Will the Government provide pricing for the extension?

Answer: Yes. Plug in numbers will be added for CLINs X002 & X003 for the 6-month extension with the posting of Amendment #01 to the RFP.

26. L-6.13 Accounting and Estimating System. (Page 59 of 75) 52.222-2 Payment for Overtime Premiums (CLINs 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002 and 5002 only) (Page 36 of 75)

52.222-2 cites that no Overtime premium will be paid for CLINS 1002, 2002, 3002, 4002 and 5002. L-6.13 References a request for costs by hours with normal and overtime as separate categories.

Does this mean that payment of overtime premium is allowed under CLINs 1001, 2001, 3001, 4001, 5001 AND 6001?

Answer: Per Clause 52.222-2, overtime is authorized under this contract if necessary.

27. Reference: Section B-Supplies of Service and Prices, page 14, Item No. 6002 Other Support Services-6-month Extension CPFF and Item No. 6003 Reimburseables-6-month Extension of Services COST.

Will the government be providing plug numbers for Item No. 6002 Other Support Services-6-month Extension CPFF and Item No. 6003 Reimburseables-6-month Extension of Services COST (Option 6)? Do we assume that Options 6 plug number is half of the Option 5’s Other Support Services and Reimbursable plug numbers?

Answer: Reference response to question #25

28. Reference: Sections L- Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Bidders, pages 61 and 62, paragraph L-8.3 and L-8.5.

Request further elaboration of the terms “major or critical aspects”, as it relates to subcontractor performance and mission essential contractor services as defined by CFR Subpart 237.7601. Please expand and/or quantify what is “major or critical aspects”.

Answer: It is the Prime contractor’s judgment as to which subcontractors may “ perform major or critical aspects of the requirement” in accordance with Sections L-8.3 & L-8.5. It is not our intent to tie these two paragraphs to the definitions in CFR Subpart 237.7601

29. Reference: Section A, Standard Form 33, page 1 The word “DRAFT” is still written across the Standard Form 33. Should the “Draft” background be removed?

Answer: The RFP posted 16 Jul 2010 is the official/final RFP. It erroneously contained a Draft Watermark. The Draft Watermark will be removed with the posting of the Amendment #01. Letter posted to FedBizOps 28 Jul 2010.

30. Reference: Section L -Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Bidders, page 58, paragraph L-6 Factor 1.

Does the DCAA office require an electronic copy also or just a hard copy of Volume 1- Price Proposal/ Documentation?

Answer: Coordinate with your appropriate DCAA office.

31. Reference: Sections L- Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Bidders, page 63, paragraph L-9.5, No. 4, sub-paragraph (iv).

Does the Cost Volume I need to be in Times New Roman font and 12 point type? Please clarify whether charts, table and diagrams for Volumes I, II, & III can go over the 1" margin limit?

Answer: RFP para. L-9.5, 4(iv) states what is required.

32. Reference: Sections L- Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Bidders, page 63, paragraph L-9.5, No. 4, sub-paragraph (vii).

What version of MS Excel is required by the government?

Answer: Government computer systems use Office 2007 and VISTA. These have compatibility systems built in so any recent version of MS Excel should be satisfactory.

33. Reference: Sections L- Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Bidders, page 63, paragraph L-9.5, No. 4, sub-paragraph (viii).

What version of Microsoft Word required by the government?

Answer: Government computer systems use Office 2007 and VISTA. These have compatibility systems built in so any recent version of Microsoft Word should be satisfactory.

34. Reference: Sections L- Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Bidders, page 63, paragraph L-9.5, No. 4, sub-paragraph (iii).

Does an 11” x 17” sheet of paper count as (2) pages for page count purposes?

Answer: An 11” x 17” sheet of paper counts as one page, IAW Para. L-9.5, 4 (iii) of the RFP.

35. Reference: Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement: Part I Description of Services, pages 5 and 6, - Reliability Condition Maintenance Equipment - paragraph 2.2.4.1.1.

There appears to be a word or words missing on the second line from the top between the words “shall” and “including.” Please clarify.

Answer: The sentence should read: “The RCM tracking system shall include…………and or as necessary.”

36. Reference: Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement: Part I Description of Services, page 4, Section 2. Scope of Work, paragraph 1, and Part III Government Furnished Property and Services, page 38, Section 2.9. Vandenberg AFB Facilities, Table.

Both places mention Hawaiian sites that include Ewa Beach and Molokai, HI. What is the current status of these sites? Is it anticipated that the status of these sites will change during the period of performance for the contract and any extension?

Answer: Ewa Beach and Molokai, HI sites are currently in caretaker status and use minimal amounts of services. This status is not anticipated to change as of this date.

37. Are we correct that all paints, tools, hand-tools, supplies, equipment, personnel safety equipment will be covered under the Reimbursable clin? Although no overhead is allowed, can a burden i.e., receiving and handling percentage be added?

Answer: Allowable reimbursable costs are described in the PWS, para. 6, Reimbursables.

38. On page’s 3-13 of the 78 page “Final Solicitation,” dated July 16, 2010, it references 1A2A, 1A2B, 1A2C and 1A2D. However, we have printed out 1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 1B2, 1C, 1D and Attachment’s 2-9 as posted under title “Solicitation 1” on the FBO website on July 16, 2010. Are the attachments mislabeled or are page’s 3-13 typos? Please reply as soon as possible.

Answer: The Attachment 1A2 includes the four sub-attachments of 1A2A, 1A2B, 1A2C and 1A2D. You must keep expanding the window for the additional Tabs to show up in Excel.

39. L-6 Factor I – Volume I

Section L-6.5 states, “The prime proposal, however, shall uniquely identify major subcontractor/teaming partner labor hours, material prices, and total burdened costs.”

The Government provided a plug number in CLINs 1003, 2003, 3003, 4003 and 5003. Please explain why the Prime is required to include the subcontractor’s material prices. Is this necessary?

Answer: RFP Section L, Para. L-6.5, line 5, “material prices” will be deleted. In addition Table 2, Material and Material Overhead will be deleted from the table as the plug numbers make this data unnecessary. Also refer to PWS IV, 6 Reimbursables for further explanations of materials.

40. L-6.5, Pg. 58 of 75 – Volume I

The fourth sentence states, “The prime proposal, however, shall uniquely identify major subcontractor/teaming partners labor hours, material prices, and total burdened costs.”

Please define Subcontracting/Teaming partner for the submission of cost proposals and whether we should include the referenced information for all companies that we subcontract work to.

Answer: Reference question #2 and question #6.

41. PWS 3.3.1.6

Shop and Personal Tools

Is the Contractor able to use any and all tools in the government furnished lists or do we have to provide a complete tool inventory for our employees?

Answer: IAW FAR 52.245-1;-1(DEV);-2; and -9 the contractor will be able to use all items provided in Atch 1B1 and 1B2 in the performance of the contract work.

42. Schedule B

CLIN Structure

Does the government intend to have all items whether it is office supplies, postage, tools, training etc. to be included in the reimbursable CLIN with materials?

Answer: Reference question #37.

43. Reference PWS I.2.2.4.2 Corrosion Control (CC),Page 6 of 47, states: “The total hours shall not be exceeded without Program Manager pre-approval.”

Please provide the total hours.

Answer: Total hours are determined by a plan the contractor proposes showing estimated hours. We expect to provide some historical data on FebBizOps.

44. Reference PWS I. 2.2.3.4, Page 5 of 47, identifies a Civil Engineer contract that provides grounds maintenance and vegetation removal at selected areas and sites and PWS I.2.2.4.5, Page 6 of 47, requires necessary vegetation control and earth moving services. Please provide the location and areas of vegetation control and the level of effort for earth moving services that are the responsibility of the LOSC contractor.

Answer: The referenced services in Section I.2.2.4.5 is with respect to remote facilities, where CE may not be able to provide support as listed in Section I.2.2.4.2.

45. Reference PWS I.2.2.4.10.1, Page 7 of 47, states “The Contractor shall also be responsible for the following:

· Yearly fire extinguisher certification,

· Grounds maintenance, to include parking area and adjacent pavement,

· Foliage removal (i.e. mowing) inside the 30 foot security perimeter on the outside of the security fence,

· Door closures and hardware, including locks and keys,

· Building shell, structural, flooring, ceiling and roof maintenance, and exterior and interior walls.

· Corrosion control to include all exterior panels, enclosures, and card readers.”

Please identify the number of fire extinguishers requiring annual certification.

Please identify the Square Footage of the area requiring grounds maintenance.

Please identify the Square Footage of the area requiring mowing.

Please identify the level of effort for corrosion control.

Answer: The Section I.2.2.4.10.1 applies to GMD/MDA facilities identified in I.2.2.4.10. Specifics for these questions will be provided at a later time.

46. Reference PWS I.2.3.1 South Vandenberg Power Plant (SVPP), Page 13 of 47, states “After notification by the Program Manager or Designated Government Representative, the Contractor shall respond on site to perform and sustain power plant operations for the designated period required or until directed otherwise.”

Please provide information on the size and description of the South Vandenberg Power Plant (SVPP).

Answer: There is a point paper on the SVPP which has been uploaded to the Technical Library (Vandenberg location) describing attributes of the SVPP.

47. Reference PWS I.2.3.1.1 Operations Support, Page 13 of 47, states “Operations support can start and stop at any time of the day or year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Operations can last from a few hours to many weeks, with long dry periods between support. Support is subject to the number of launches within a fiscal year and when operations begin and end. The estimated operation hours for each pre to post-launch periods will vary each year.” Please provide an estimate for all bidders to use on the number of days and hours that operations may last for a few hours. Please provide an estimate for all bidders to use on the number of days requiring 24 hours a day, 7 days a week operations.

Answer: The operations vary; the Government estimate is 2,000 hours total support time for operations.

48. Reference PWS I.2.3.2 and I.2.3.2.1, Page 14 of 47.

Please provide an estimated number of man-hours for all bidders to use for Launch Support for each sub-paragraph of PWS I.2.3.2.1.

Answer: It is our intent to post historical data in accordance with this question in approximately 3-5 working days.

49. Reference SF33.

Will the Government release a non-draft copy of the SF33?

Answer: Refer to answer for question #29.

50. Reference Solicitation Section L-3 Technical Reference Library , Page 56 of 75, states “The Technical Reference Library for the LOSC will be available electronically with the solicitation on the Fed Biz Opps website at: http://www.fedbizopps.gov.”

Will the Government post the Technical Library to the Fed Biz Opps website?

Answer: Reference answer for question #20.

51. Reference Solicitation Section L-8 Volume III Past Performance Information , Page 61 of 75. Section L-8.1 states “Offerors shall send performance questionnaires (pages 68-71) to their points of contact and inform the points of contact to forward the completed questionnaire to the following organization and address to be received no later than 20 days after release of solicitation.” Section L-9.1 states “Proposal Documents (Volumes I and II) shall be submitted in accordance with Proposal Preparation Instructions, so as to arrive no later than 3:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST), as shown in block 9 of the SF 33.”

Is it the Government’s intention to receive the entire Past Performance Volume no later than 20 days after release of solicitation or is it considered a Proposal Document and is due to arrive no later than 3:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time (PST), as shown in block 9 of the SF 33?

Answer: Reference answer to question #3.

52. Reference Solicitation Section L-9.5, Page 63 of 75, states “Font size shall not be less than 12 pitch, using Times New Roman type face, with a minimum of 1 inch margin not inclusive of headers/footers with the exception of charts, tables or diagrams which shall be not less than 10 pitch.” Does the Government mean the font size shall not be less than 12 point with the exception of charts, tables or diagrams which shall be not less than 10 point?

Answer: Yes.

53. Reference PWS IV.6 Reimbursables Page 46 of 47 and PWS I.3.3 Contractor Furnished Property and PWS I.3.3.1.5 Parts Pages 24 and 25 of 47.

PWS IV.6 states “…..materials supplies , equipment, vehicles, training & travel when the required items are necessary for the Range Support CLINs and Other Support CLINs….”, while PWS I.3.3.1.5 for contractor provided parts states “…contractor shall furnish maintenance and repair materials , supplies and parts required to provide services, unless specifically identified as Government-furnished”

Is it correct to assume that ALL materials, supplies and parts purchased to support Range Support (X001) and Other Support Services (X002) are reimbursed via CLIN X003?

Answer: Yes.

54. Is it correct to assume that ALL fuel, lubricants and Oil required for vehicles, cranes, generators and any other government or contractor provided equipment used to support Range Support (X001) and Other Support Services (X002) are reimbursed via CLIN X003?

Answer: Yes.

55. Is it correct to assume that office equipment, furniture and fixtures, copier machines with maintenance and parts-supplies, etc. to support Range Support (X001) and Other Support Services (X002) are reimbursed via CLIN X003?

Answer: Contractor will not be reimbursed for office equipment, furniture and fixtures, copier machines with maintenance and parts-supplies via CLIN X003. Contractor provided property will be factored in your proposal IAW standard company accounting practices.

56. Reference PWS IV.6 Reimbursables Page 46 of 47 and PWS I.3.3 Contractor Furnished Property and PWS I.3.3.1.6 Personal and Basic Shop Tools Pages 24 and 25 of 47. PWS IV.6 states “…..materials supplies , equipment, vehicles, training & travel when the required items are necessary for the Range Support CLINs and Other Support CLINs….”, while PWS I.3.3.1.6 for Personal and Basic Shop Tools states “…contractor shall provide all shop tools, hand tools, safety attire, & clothing.”

Is it correct to assume that ALL shop tools, hand tools, safety attire, & clothing to support Range Support (X001) and Other Support Services (X002) are reimbursed via CLIN X003?

Answer: Contractor shall provide all shop tools, hand tools, safety attire, & clothing. Contractor provided property should be factored in your proposal IAW standard company accounting practices.

57. Reference PWS IV.6 Reimbursables Page 46 of 47 and PWS I.3.3 Contractor Furnished Property and PWS I.3.3.2.1 Bench Stock Pages 24 and 25 of 47.

PWS IV.6 states “…..materials supplies , equipment, vehicles, training & travel when the required items are necessary for the Range Support CLINs and Other Support CLINs….”, while PWS I.3.3.2.1 bench stock states “The contractor shall maintain an inventory of bench stock necessary for Maintenance & Repair of property equipment, and systems defined in this contract.”

Is it correct to assume that ALL bench stock purchased to support Range Support (X001) and Other Support Services (X002) is reimbursed via CLIN X003?

Answer: Yes, with concurrence from the government.

58. Reference PWS IV.6 Reimbursables Page 46 of 47 and PWS I.3.3 Contractor Furnished Property and PWS I.3.3.1.1 Contractor Computerized Management System Pages 24 and 25 of 47. PWS I.3.3.1.1 states “…..Contractor Computerized Management System CCMS………..”

Is it correct to assume that ALL costs associated with the contractor CCMS to include, but not be limited to, installation, software, hardware, updates (software & Hardware), licensing, maintenance, etc. to support Range Support (X001) and Other Support Services (X002) is reimbursed via CLIN X003?

Answer: CCMS cost variables are not reimbursed via Reimbursables, CLIN X003. It should be planned for and proposed via CLIN X001, Range Support.

59. Reference PWS IV.6 Reimbursables Page 46 of 47 and PWS I.3.3 Contractor Furnished Property and PWS I.3.3.1.2 Equipment Pages 24 and 25 of 47. PWS I.3.3.1.2 states “…..The Contractor shall provide all vehicles, mobile cranes, high lifts, safety equipment and other equipment required to perform contract………..”

Is it correct to assume that ALL costs associated with the contractor provided vehicles, mobile cranes, high lifts, safety equipment and other equipment required to support Range Support (X001) and Other Support Services (X002) are reimbursed via CLIN X003?

Answer: Yes, with concurrence from the government.

60. Reference paragraph L-3 Technical Reference Library.

Will the technical library identify the square footage of the buildings to be maintained?

Answer: Square footage of buildings under contract is identified in Attachment 1A1, Facility Responsibility List.

61. Reference paragraph L-3 Technical Reference Library.

Will the technical library identify the historical labor hours by skill required during the last 3 years for O&M, Repair, PMI, and Corrosion Control ≤ $5,000 as so that all offerors can understand the historical magnitude of the work required?

Answer: No.

62. Reference paragraph L-3 Technical Reference Library.

Will the technical library identify the pressure vessels to be maintained, tested and certified including maximum allowable working pressure, date of last test and certification, required frequency of certification, and pressure vessel volume?

Answer: Attachment 1A2C, Pressure Vessels, lists data requested, with the exception of recertification date, which will be added to this attachment at a future date. Frequency of recertification is listed in the AFSCMAN 91-710 Tailoring for the LOSC.

63. Reference paragraph L-3 Technical Reference Library.

Will the technical library identify the South Vandenberg Power Plant to be operated and maintained including any applicable operation and/or maintenance manuals? Specifically will it identify how many operators are required during all hours of operation and the historical hours of operation over the prior 5 years? Will it identify the historical hours required to maintain and repair the power plant by skill mix to be used as a basis for estimating hours required?

Answer: See answer to question #46. No applicable maintenance manuals or associated documentation is available on the Tech Library. We anticipate posting some historical labor information. No Labor Skill mix breakdown will be provided; contractor should propose.

64. Reference paragraph L-3 Technical Reference Library.

Will the Technical library provide information on the manufacturer and capacity of each crane and hoist including those capacities not provided by attachment 1A2B crane list.

Answer: Attachment 1A2B list appropriate information.

65. Reference paragraph L-3 Technical Reference Library.

Will the technical library provide all relevant documents defining the current Government approved preventive maintenance and Reliability Centered Maintenance plan including the equipment maintained, the frequency of service or inspection for each item maintained and the historical hours by craft and subcontract costs for the prior 3 years.

Answer: No

66. Reference paragraph L-3 Technical Reference Library.

Will the technical library provide all relevant documents defining the current Government approved corrosion control plan including the equipment inspected, the frequency for each item and the historical hours by craft for the prior 3 years. Specifically will the library contain the most recent corrosion prevention and control report identifying specifics of P&E (both ferrous and non-ferrous) requiring corrosion control (such as surfaces/parts/areas), the findings and recommendation on how to correct the corrosion and estimated hours for completion.

Answer: The Technical Library does not contain a corrosion control plan. No Labor data will be provided. Some historical corrosion control data will be provided on FedBizOps.

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67. Reference Section L, Instructions, Page 59 of 75, Item L-6.9 Cost Plus Fixed Fee CLINs. L-6.9 states “…..For each Option Period, provide a table listing the labor categories, labor rates, labor burdens, rates, fixed fee and total labor burden rate for performing Task Assignments/Work and Work Requests…” What are the labor categories to be priced? Is the government going to provide a listing of labor categories?

Answer: The contractor shall propose labor categories that reflect task assignment/work request requirements. See PWS paragraph 4.1 “Contract Work Requests” and 4.2 “Task Assignment”. Reference 52.222-42”STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 1989)” which identifies “typical” government labor categories and Attachment 3,4,5,6 (Wage Determinations), Attachment 7 (Wage Determination CBA) and Attachment 8 (Davis Bacon WD) for guidance on labor category pricing.

68. Reference clause M-1 1Basis for contract award Page 71 of 75 and 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options Page 71 of 75 M-1 states “a. The evaluation process shall proceed as follows:

Please clarify how the evaluated price is calculated to complete step 3.

Answer: The evaluated price shall be the sum of the Phase-In CLIN price and the PTA price for each option year CLIN as stated in RFP, para. M-2.1.

69. Reference clause L-6.2 Range Support Page 58 of 75 CLIN 1001 Range support, page 3 of 75, L-6.2 indicates contractors are to enter proposed ceiling prices for each option year CLIN. Please provide guidance on ceiling prices. Does the Government require ceiling prices to be a specific percentage higher than the Target Price? If so what is the required increase above the Target Price.

Answer: In accordance with RFP, para. M-2.1, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes using the Point of Total Assumption (PTA). Ceiling price is part of this calculation. Offeror’s proposals must demonstrate an effective and efficient cost/price approach.

70. Reference clause L-6.2 Range Support Page 58 of 75 and M-1 Page 71 of 75 Basis for contract award. L-6.2 indicates contractors are to enter proposed share ratios above target for each option year CLIN. Clause M-1 Basis for contract award does not identify a preference for share ratios above target or a plan to evaluate proposed share ratios above target. Does the Government have any expectations or preferences relating to proposed share ratios above target?

Answer: The Offeror’s proposal must demonstrate and clearly describe an effective and efficient cost/price approach for accomplishing the stated requirements. Proposed costs/price will be evaluated for reasonableness IAW with one or more of the techniques and procedures described under FAR 15.404-1(a),(b), and (c). If determined appropriate, the evaluation techniques described under FAR 15.404-1(c) for cost analysis may also be performed in further determining the reasonableness of the proposal.

71. Reference clause L-6.2 Range Support Page 58 of 75 and M-1 Basis for contract award Page 71 of 75. L-6.2 indicates contractors are to enter proposed share ratios below target for each option year CLIN. Clause M-1 Basis for contract award does not identify a preference for share ratios below target or a plan to evaluate proposed share ratios below target. Does the Government have any expectations or preferences relating to proposed share ratios below target?

Answer: No. The Offeror’s proposal must demonstrate and clearly describe an effective and efficient cost/price approach for accomplishing the stated requirements.

72. Reference clauses L-6.2 Range Support Page 58 of 75, L-6.7 Cost summaries 58 of 75 and M-2.1 Cost/Price Factor 72 of 75. L-6.2 indicates contractors are to calculate Point of Total Assumption (PTA) for each option year CLIN. Schedule B and Table 1 cost summaries required by L-6.7 have no lines for Point of Total Assumption. Clause M-2.1 Cost/Price Factor states “The government will calculate the Point of Total Assumption (PTA) of the offeror's proposal for each option year CLIN.

Does the Government intend to calculate the Point of Total Assumption (PTA) or does the Government want the Offerors to calculate the PTA? Does the Government want the contractor calculated Point of Total Assumption entered on schedule B, Table 1 cost summaries or some other part of the price proposal?

Answer: RFP software does not allow us to have the PTA added to schedule B.

Offerors should calculate the PTA and cite it in your price proposal.

73. Reference clauses L-6.2 Range Support Page 58 of 75, L-6.2 states “For this acquisition, PTA is defined as offeror ceiling price minus their target price and dividing it by the Government's Share (overrun) and then adding in the offeror's Target Cost.”

Please clarify the above statement. Did the Government intend to say multiplying not dividing? Multiplying by the government share would result in a true representation of the Governments cost if the ceiling price is reached, while dividing produces a result that can not reflect the Governments cost.

Answer: RFP, para L-6.2 is correct as written.

74. Reference clauses L-6.9 Cost plus Fixed Page 59 of 75, L-6.9 states “For each option period, provide a table listing the labor categories, labor rates, labor burden rates (labor O/H & G&A), fixed fee and total labor category burden rate for performing Task Assignments/Work Requests.” Has the Government identified the labor categories they would like to see in this table so that they can receive the desired information from all offerors?

Answer: The contractor shall propose labor categories that reflect task assignment/work request requirements. See PWS paragraph 4.1 “Contract Work Requests” and 4.2 “Task Assignment”. Also see answer to question #68.

75. Reference 2.6.4.1 Contractor Computerized Management System (CCMS) Page 17 of 47 Please confirm the Government owns the data in the current CCMS system and will make it available to the new contractor including but not limited to items such as the preventive maintenance and RCM tasks, the equipment identification, building number, PM and or RCM task frequency, PM time, performing craft

Answer: The Government owns data for the life of the contract that has been provided through CDRLs, which capture the bulk of what is being asked in this question.