QA_(17_Jul_13).docx

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

20TH CONTRACTING SQUADRON

SHAW AFB SOUTH CAROLINA

17 July 2013

MEMORANDUM FOR Q&A

SUBJECT: As a result of the solicitation for the Environmental Management System Internal Audit – Contractor submitted Questions requiring Answers.

Question 1: How many base personnel will be participating in the audit?

i. Answer: Maximum of 12 base personnel will participate. The lead auditor will determine the number of Shaw participants based on the requirement(s).

Question 2: Have they participated in a previous EMS audit?

i. Answer: No.

Question 3: Will the contractor be provided a copy of the findings from the last audit?

i. Answer: Yes.

Question 4: Will the contractor have access to E-DASH prior to audit?

i. Answer: Unless the contractor has a Common Access Card and meets all other security requirements, the contractor will not be able to view the Air Force E-dash site. However, Shaw can provide all relevant E-dash content in an electronic or hardcopy format.

Question 5: Will a copy of Shaw’s EMS procedures be made available prior to the audit?

i. Answer: Yes

Question 6: Will the Government provide a facility for refresher training?

i. Answer: Yes

Question 7: Will the Government provide space for daily coordination meetings during audit?

i. Answer: Yes

Question 8: The statement of work states that the lead auditor will make the final determination for the makeup of the team and may choose to partially or fully provide his or her own Team. For pricing, how should we handle this item since this determination will likely be made during project execution?

i. Answer: Feel free to submit quotes for both circumstances (i.e. partially and fully provided teams).

2. If you have any questions concerning this memorandum, please contact SSgt Derek Sampson at derek.sampson@shaw.af.mil or via telephone at (803) 895-5426 or SrA Karl Deffert at karl.deffert@shaw.af.mil or via telephone at (803) 895-5385.

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