Q_and_A_Posted_25_May_16.pdf

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS POSTED TO FBO ON 25 MAY 16:

Q25: Ref. PWS. Para. 3.2.1. Physical Security. What are the Physical security requirements during Core & Non‐Core hours?

A25: The contractor is responsible for physical security during Core and Non‐Core hours. During core and normal working hours contractor personnel at both sites will monitor and insure physical security.

During non‐core/non‐working hours the contractor will be responsible for providing a monitoring service at both sites with alarm capability for notifying contractor personnel to respond immediately for site emergencies to include intrusions, fires, and failures of commercial power and/or generators.

Additionally, cameras are provided as GFP for monitoring and recording activities at both sites.

Q26: Ref. Evaluation Criteria, Para. 3.3, Factor 3 – Price; subparagraph 3.3.1.4, page 69 of the RFP page 69 of 70, which states:

“The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the TOEP for all CLINS including transition, basic period and option periods.”

Comment: If the phase‐in cost were evaluated as part of the total price, it would appear to give an unfair advantage to the incumbent over other offerors since the incumbent will not incur this cost.

This becomes especially significant since the contract will be awarded based on LPTA evaluation criteria.

Question: Would the government consider not including the phase‐in price in the total overall evaluated price, but evaluate it separately solely to determine reasonableness?

A26: No. Precedent set in similar circumstances demonstrates the existence of an offeror’s contractual relationship does not create an unfair competitive advantage that is unavoidable due to prior or current contract performance. Therefore, the Government is not required to neutralize competitive advantages that arise from a contractor’s circumstances if that advantage is not a result of the Government’s preferential treatment or unfair actions.