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FA4626-14-T-0002 Motorcycle Safety Training Class Questions and Answers No. 1 24 February 2014

1. Is there an incumbent contract for this work?

Answer 1. A blanket purchase order (BPA) FA4626-09-A-0005, is currently in place. The BPA expires on 31 March 2014. The current contractor is Montana State University, Northern, located in Dillon, Montana.

2. (a) For each of the CLIN units, will the contractor be paid for each training seat provided or each seat filled?

Answer 2(a). The contractor will only be paid for each seat filled, however; each class is guaranteed at least five students. If there aren’t at least five students scheduled for each class, then the following applies: In the Statement of Work (SOW) “3.6.1. If the Wing Safety Office is unable to fill the minimum class size requirement of five (5) students prior to two (2) business days before the start of the class, the Wing Safety Office reserves the right to cancel the scheduled class at Malmstrom AFB. The contractor shall be notified by the Wing Safety Office at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled training. If the contractor is given the stated two (2) day cancellation notice, the Government is not obligated to pay for the cancelled course.” If the two day notice is not given and less than five students attend the class the contractor is guaranteed payment for five students.

(b) If it's by seat filled, can historical training volumes be provided?

Answer 2(b). Each class is guaranteed at least five students. No historical data is provided.

3. In SOW item 3.2, could further explanation be provided as to what "if at least five (5) students are enrolled in the class, the contractor will provide the class at no additional cost to the Government IAW MSF standards" means?

4. In SOW item 4.2.1, can on-base storage be provide adjacent to the training range?

Answer 4. The contractor is allowed to store materials and equipment on the range in trailers or other removable storage with no liability to the Government for loss or damage.

5. Are there option years for this RFQ as options are referenced in the evaluation section?

Answer 5. The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) does not allow changes in the clause 52.212-2. Contracting Officers are allowed to fill-in (a) (i) and (ii). Sections (b) and (c) of the clause are pre-set. Although the clause is pre-set with a statement regarding “Options”, this purchase order is for one riding season from April 2014 through September 2014. There will be a new solicitation for April of 2015 riding season.

6. Are any positions on this effort considered SCA?

Answer 6. Yes, the solicitation contains the FAR clause 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965. Wage Determination 2005-2317, Revision No.:13, dated 6/19/2013 is incorporated by reference on page 32 of the solicitation. This determination is available at www.wdol.gov, under the state of Montana.

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