FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_8.20.2023.xlsx
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- FA461023R0001
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This document contains questions and answers regarding solicitation number FA461023R0001 from the Department of the Air Force Space Command for Launch Support Services at Vandenberg Space Force Base. The questions and answers provide clarification on requirements in the performance work statement and request modifications to address facility usage, escort coordination, workload estimates, force protection responsibilities, required training and certifications, and services to be provided by the government. Key details include the types of facilities and maximum number to be supported, clarification that facility managers will coordinate but not provide escort services, addition of coordination of after-hours response to workload estimates, clarification of force protection roles, and specification of required first aid, CPR, and tactical combat casualty care training and certifying bodies.
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RFP Q&A
| Questions | RFP Page OR Pre-Proposal Conference OR Site Visit GFP/GFE/Review/Inspection | RFP Para Reference (If question relates to RFP) | Answers | ||
| 1 | Reference Q&A Question #5.3 and the facilities list provided with Amendment 1. The list includes Launch Facility 04 which has been turned over to the Sentinel Program. Recommend removal from the list. | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS paragraph 1.4.3.5. and Appendix C, page 38 of 44 | Launch Facility 04 and 26 have both been turned over to Sentinal but once modification is complete, they will be turn back over to 377 TEG for management. A provided list will change so Contractor should base work expectations from maximum number of facilities (41) and maximum applicable drive time (approximately 30 minutes) | |
| 2 | Reference Q&A Government Response to question 5.5. Request the government incorporate this clarification in the PWS. | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS paragraph 1.4.3.5. and Appendix C, page 38 of 44 | Following verbiage added to paragraph 1.4.3.5: "Additionally, Facility Manager will be expected to manage, issue and receive consumable materials to/from facility users for them to perform replacement. Facility Manager is responsible for procuring consumable materials via government purchase." | |
| 3 | Reference the government response to Questions #6.1 & 6.2. Request PWS paragraph 1.4.3.5 be modified to reflect the government expectation for escort requirements consistent with this response, i.e. "FM will coordinate escort duties but are not required to provide escort services." | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS paragraph 1.4.3.5. and Appendix C, page 38 of 44 | Following verbiage added to paragraph 1.4.3.5: "FM will coordinate escort duties but is not required to provide escort services." | |
| 4 | Reference the government response to Questions #6.6. Request the PWS be updated to reflect the answers (clarifcation) provided in regards to PWS 1.4.3.5, | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS paragraph 1.4.3.5. and Appendix C, page 38 of 44 | This responsibility falls under the requirement of Question 3 since this is a form of coordinating escort duties. Paragraph 1.4.3.5 has been updated. | |
| 5 | Reference the government response to Question #8.3. Request the government add this workload estimate to Appendix C. | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS Paragraph 1.4.5.1 | Verbiage addes to Appendix C: "Task Frequency: Daily, all facilities; Task: Coordinate 377 TEG member after-hours response to unsecured facilities " | |
| 6 | Reference the government response to Questions #9. Request the government modify PWS paragraph 1.4.5.2 to clairfy that the government facility users/occupants are responsible to update FPCON status and other facility actions include establishing ECP, etc. as applicable. | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS Paragraph 1.4.5.2 | PWS Paragraph 1.4.5.2 updated with the following verbiage: "Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP): During times of heightened FPCON levels, FM will be responsible for understanding requirements of all FPCON levels. Government workers are responsible for physically preparing facilities to meet all requirements outlined in the appropriate FPCON checklist. Once an FPCON change occurs, it should be reported to the applicable Unit Control Center (UCC)." | |
| 7 | Reference the government response to Questions #14. In the interest of clarify and accuracy, request the government update Appendix F to reflect all certifications required for this function. | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS Appendix F, Training Management Services | Following verbiage added to PWS Appendix F: 4. | Training Management Required Licenses and Certifications |
a. American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor
| b. | DAF Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) Trainer | |||||
| 8 | Reference the government response to Question #18. In the interest of clarify and accuracy, request the government include these government provided services in PWS Paragraph 3.8. | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | RFP Attachment 1, PWS Paragraph 3.8, Page 27 of 44 | PWS Paragraph 3.8 updated to the following: 3.8. | "The government will provide facilities that include utilities, restroom janitorial service, mail and pest control services. Access will be provided to VSFB computer networks to include email, Internet and intranet." | |
| 9 | Reference the government response to Questions #20 through 21. We understand and concur. In the interest of clarify and accuracy, request the government modify PWS Appendix C to include the 377 TEG and its subordinate squadrons. | RFP Attachment 1, PWS and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 | PWS Appendix C, Training Management Services | PWS Appendix C > Training Management Services > Task Frequence: Monthly commander meeting |
Quarterly training & instructor meetings Annual Staff Assistance Visit with 90 day follow-up Annual no-notice inspections Serve ~ 275 customers: Task Verbiage updated to the following: "Consult with 377th Test and Evaluation Group (and subordinate units: 377th Flight Test Missile Maintenance Squadron, 377th Test Support Squadron and 576th Flight Test Squadron) commanders, unit personnel and squadron work centers on training programs" 10 Reference the government response to Questions #22. We believe Appendix C should specifically cite all courses required to be trained by the Training Management Function to ensure that instructions are properly trained and certified for each requirement. Request the government provide this information in Appendix C. Additionally, we believe AFMAN 21-202 requires this training every 3 years. Please clarify. RFP Attachment 1, Performance Work Statement, Appendix C, Page 39 of 44 and FA461023R0001_LSS_QA_20230810 Appendix C, Training Management Services The following line items added to PWS Appendix C under Training Management Services: "~ 3 per month: Instruct CPR;
~ 1-4 per year: Instruct TCCC course" In addition: Secretary of the Air Force Memo dated 19FEB2021, Subject: "Implementation of Tactical Combat Casualty Care All Service Members Training," states that TCCC has replaced Self-Aid Buddy Care (SABC) course and TCCC training is now an initial one time requirement as well as needing to be completed(or re-completed) within 12 months before deployment." Since the majority of Air Force members have already compeleted TCCC, the 1-4 needed sessions per year are anticipated to suppor deployment or other one-off scenarios requiring training.
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