Final_RFP_Q_and_A_20_March_2015.xlsx
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Q A on Final RFP and follow up questions to previous Q A. Major change of note is Transition Plan will be allowed as a separate tab in the tech vol with its own page limit of 15 pages that do NOT count against the vol page limit of 60. Confirming also that the transition is planned as 60 days not 45 as stated in PWS D.1.2.1.3. 45 days is errata. 60 days is the correct transition length.
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Final RFP
| Ques # | Reference | Question | Government Response |
| 1 | L-8.1.4 | Is the one(1) page for each subcontractor's PPI or one(1) total for Vol II? | One (1) page for each sub's PPI |
| 2 | PWS Appendices | Will Govt provide Appendix D? | The equipment in Appendix D is listed in CDRL A013, currently posted on FBO. Appendix D will be reviewed at Transition. |
| 3 | PWS Appendices | Will Govt provide Appendix L? | This appendix is contractor provided with their proposal in response to the Government requirement in Appendix K. |
| 4 | RFP p. 194 | DD254 not provided. | Govt will post updated DD254 |
| 5 | Govt Q&A of 29 Jan 15 Ques 33. | Clarify which DoD 8570.01-M criteria will be required? | Refer to Appendix K for applicable requirements |
| 6 | L-5.4.5 Copies and Page Limit, L-7.4.1.1.2, L-7.4.1.2.1, and L-7.4.1.4.1 | Would the Govt consider moving the Transition Plan outside the Volume's 60 page limit? | Yes. The Transition Plan can be outside the Volume's 60 page limit. The Transition Plan should be physically located in the Volume, tabbed as Transition Plan and has it's own 15 page limit. |
| 7 | L-5.4.2 | Can a legal size fold out be 11x17? | Yes, size 11x17 can be used for flow charts and Processes and will be counted as 2 pages if it has folds. |
| 8 | PWS Appendices | Will Govt provide appendix J? | There is no Appendix J at this time. If the Government decides to incorporate any portion of the awardee's proposal, it will be incorporated into Appendix J at the time of award. |
| 9 | PWS 2.1 Appendix E | Will the Govt provide the size of the admin office space in Bldg 1000 that is alloted to UASOCS contract personnel? | No the square footage is not provided at this time. The Government will provide adequate office space. |
| 10 | PWS 2.1, 2.2.2 CLIN item X0002 | Will the Govt provide the size of the admin office space in the 432nd OSS building that is alloted to UASOCS contract personnel? | No the square footage is not provided at this time. The Government will provide adequate office space. |
| 11 | PWS 2.4.2 CLINs X028,X029, X030 | Will new ops centers require new staffing or can current staffing be used (moved)? | If it is a new ops center, and not a relocated center, then new staffing will be required. |
| 12 | PWS 2.4.2 CLINs X028,X029, X030 | Will the Govt provide equipment density for these facility(ies)? | A new facility will require the same equipment as a current functioning operations center at Creech. |
| 13 | PWS 7.0 Contractor Support Services | Will the Govt name Contractor Support Services for Sigonella? | Same support as Ramstein is expected. |
| 14 | Appendix H Workload Data | Will updated workload data be released? | Updated workload data was released just after the Final RFP. See FBO postings. |
| 15 | Appendix H Workload Data | Will the Govt provide workload data for CAPs/missions for each SOC? | This information was previously made available in the Bidder's Library for viewing. |
| 16 | Appendix E -GFF | Will office space be provided for dedicated 732nd staff for KTR Site Lead, Engineering team, Logistics Mgr and Security personnel? | Yes. |
| 17 | Appendix E -GFF | Will Govt provide more info on Server Room Bldg 1005? Is this secure storage for KTR or live systems there? | The server room in bldg 1005 is for server rack use only. This is not a storage location. |
| 18 | Appendix D- GFE and 12 Mar 15 Q and A Ques #6 | Will Govt provide number of databases and systems, classification of each and level of support for each required? | See CDRL A013. CDRL A010 was available when the bidder's library was open. |
| 19 | PWS sec A 4.2.12.12 CTK | Will the Govt clarify if the CTK is GFP or CFP and what is the expected purpose of the toolkit? | CTK is GFP to support the RPA SATCOM Relay Sites. The CTK program is IAW AFI 21-101, Chapter 10. |
| 20 | PWS sec A 4.2.12.12 CTK | Will the Govt provide secure storage area for the CTK and if so in which building? | Government will provide secure storage within the EURO2 site |
| 21 | PWS D.1.2.1 and D.1.2.1.3 and CLIN 0099 | Is the transition period 45 or 60 days? | The transition period is 60 days. The 45 day reference is incorrect. |
| 22 | PWS A.4.2.12.13 TMDE | Will the govt clarify does the KTR provide shipping and postage or is TMDE shipped at Govt expense? | The KTR provides shipping and postage then claims its costs on a CR CLIN for reimbursment. |
| 23 | L-7.4.1.2.2 and L-7.4.1.3.1 | Will govt provide software tools to support Bandwidth Mangement, maintaining Video quality for the VDH? | Software is already posted on FBO. |
| 24 | Q&A Ques #5 of 06 Mar 15 | The Govt stated AWOC is physically located in the 15RS. Will the Govt provide the number of times per year the AWOC is activated to estimate level of effort for Clin X012? | The AWOC has never been used for an operations mission. It is usually used for testing purposes 3 or 4 times a quarter for an annual total of 12-16 times per year. |
| 25 | Q&A Ques #11 of 06 Mar 15 | Will the govt provide historical data so a reasonable Fixed Price for CLIN X027 can be submitted? | Support of the 556 TES is per PWS para 3.1.1. There is no additional historical workload data. |
| 26 | RFP Appendix E (GFF) | Appendix E identifies the 432nd ACMS in Bldg 1109 as a performance location. Will the govt confirm KTR provide equip/facility support for Bldg 1109? | Yes. Support for Bldg 1109 is required. |
| 27 | PWS D.4.1 - Facilities Appendix E GFF PWS Sec E1.1.1 - 732nd dedicated support | Will the Govt clarify level of support for the SCIF PEB (Bldg 1217)? | Level of support is 24/7/365. |
| 28 | Final RFP documents 12 Mar 15 Help Desk Tickets 2012-2014. | Will the Govt provide insight into the significant increase in the number of 732 OG Help Desk tickets for Jan-Apr 2014 and/or provide May-Dec 2014 ticket totals? | Prior to Jun 2013 732 help desk tickets were not broken out as a separate report. They were included as part of other reporting areas. On June 2013 732 OG was officially created and began separate reporting totals. Additional data for Sept-Dec 2014 was lost during an equipment failure and cannot be provided. |
| 29 | Section L Attachment 1 Past Performance Information | Is this attachment exempt from the Section L font size requirement? | Yes the Past Performance Attachment is exempt from the font size requirement. |
| 30 | Section L L-5.4 Proposal format. | Will the Govt allow font size smaller than 10 pt Times New Roman in headers and footers within the contents of the proposal. | Yes smaller font size may be used in headers and footers ONLY within the contents of the proposal. |
| 31 | Section L Attachment 1 Past Performance Information | Please confirm instructions maybe deleted on Attachment 1 Past Performance Information to utilize the maximum page allocation. | Yes, the instruction page maybe deleted. |
| 32 | PWS Para 2.2.1.1 Appendix L | Appendix L is not provided. | This appendix is contractor provided with their proposal in response to the Government requirement in Appendix K. |
| 33 | PWS 2.4.1 and 2.4.2 | Will the Govt provide a "notional"location? | The "notional" location of Creech AFB, NV should be used. |
| 34 | PWS 2.4.2, 2.4.2.1 and CLINs X0028, 29 and 30. | Will the Govt clarify new Ops center/ RPA SATCOM site location? | The "nominal" location for a new Ops center is Creech AFB, NV. A new RPA SATCOM site other than Ramstein, Kadena or Sigonella would be seperately negotiated. |
| 35 | DD254 | Is the DD254 available for review? Is there a single Govt security office that is responsible for all clearances on the contract? | An updated DD254 will be posted. Clearnaces are manged thru ACC AMIC SSO office and forwarded to HQ ACC for final approval. Local processing and indoc is done by local base offices. |
| 36 | Optional CLINs | Are the option CLINs (X028, X029 and X030 included in the total evaluated price (TEP)? | Yes they are included. |
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