RFP_FA4890-16-R-0032_Q_and_A_17_March_2017.pdf

INDUSTRY QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT (RPA)

SOLICITATION FA4890-16-R-0032

Posted 17 March 2017

QUESTION 1

DOCUMENT Atch_3_Pricing_Tables_7Mar17.xlsx

PAGE Tab – CONUS MANNING

SECTION NO. n/a

SECTION NAME n/a

SECTION TEXT Columns H-J

QUESTION

Base X, Y and Z still show up in the Manning table despite removal from other areas of the proposal. Can offerors assume those columns may be removed from the pricing attachment?

GOV’T RESPONSE

A future Amendment 01 to the RFP, will reflect removal of all columns referencing Base X, Y and Z. In addition, Holloman will be added under CONUS detail Labor rate tab and in the CONUS Manning matrix.

QUESTION 2

DOCUMENT FA4890-16-R-0032_FINAL_RPA_RFP.pdf PAGE 9 and 16

SECTION NO. B-3.b and F

SECTION NAME General Pricing Information; Deliveries and Performance

SECTION TEXT

Section B: Note the IDIQ price matrix will contain rates for separate 1-year ordering periods starting 1 May and ending 30 April the following year. Task Order (TO) option periods will start on 1 May or the date of the task order award and end 30 April the following year.

Section F: Period of Performance (POP) 01 Mar 2018 – 28 Feb 2025

QUESTION

Can the Government please clarify whether the POP for each of the 7 one year periods should run from May to April or from March to February, and make the references to POP consistent throughout the solicitation?

GOV’T RESPONSE

Amendment 01 to the RFP will revise Section B to correct the PoPs and will only make reference to the IDIQ ordering period, which starts 1 Mar 18. Section F, PoP is correct as shown.

QUESTION 3

DOCUMENT Atch_3_Pricing_Tables_7Mar17.xlsx and Atch_8_List_of_Unique_Reqt_March_2017.pdf PAGE Various tabs of Atch_3 and Page 1 of Atch_8

SECTION NO. n/a

SECTION NAME n/a

SECTION TEXT Various

QUESTION

The TO letters (e.g., A-U) associated with each TO within Atch_8 do not correspond with the TO letters associated with the same TO in the Atch_3 pricing model for many TO’s (e.g., DP-14 is N in Atch_8 and P in Atch_3). Can the Government please modify the documentation of the solicitation to provide a consistent TO letter reference across all Attachments?

GOV’T RESPONSE

Amendment 01 to the RFP will update Atch_8 List of Unique Reqts to be consistent with Atch_3_Pricing_Tables.

QUESTION 4

DOCUMENT

TO_000N_(DP-14_MX)_Unique_Requirements_Mar_17.pdf and Atch_3_Pricing_Tables_7Mar17.xlsx

PAGE Page 1 of TO_000N and Tab – TO P DP-14 Summary of Atch_3

SECTION NO. 4.0 of TO_000N

SECTION NAME Unique Task Order Requirements

SECTION TEXT

Contractor retains weapons loading functions for 8 contractor-supported combat lines Contractor provides all supply and tool room support at the site for a total of 13 combat lines

QUESTION TO_000N makes reference to the fact that “adjustments” to Appendix N include supporting 8 combat lines for weapons loading and 13 combat lines for supply support. Appendix N already baselines DP-14 as supporting 8 combat lines and Atch_3 notes that pricing for DP-14 should be to support 5 combat lines. TO_000N and Atch_3 are disconnected in terms of the unique TO requirements to be priced. Can the Government please clarify how many combat lines are to be priced for the DP-14 TO, and update the documentation to be consistent throughout the solicitation?

GOV’T RESPONSE

Amendment 01 to the RFP will update Atch_3 to allow offerors to input the number of CAPs by site, based on TO Unique Requirements. In addition, when calculating TO_000N’s manning, offerors shall account for unique requirements as per direction in Section L-9.4.1.1.i. (Note Amendment 01 will also redesignate TO_000N to TO_000P to match Atch_3.)

QUESTION 5

DOCUMENT FA4890-16-R-0032_FINAL_RPA_RFP.pdf and Atch_3_Pricing_Tables_7Mar17.xlsx

PAGE

RFP: 93 and 94 Atch_3: Tab – Instructions and Tab(s) – CR ODC Detail

SECTION NO. L-11.1.3 and L-11.2.1

SECTION NAME Part A – IDIQ Price Matrix and Part B – Task Order Pricing

SECTION TEXT

L-11.1.3: If offeror does not have a FPRA then offeror shall use EPRs in the price proposal spreadsheet that will be applied to each of the pre-established NTE amounts.

L-11.2.1: Offerors shall submit proposed cost estimates and rationale for travel, and DSSR required to support the Task Order requirements to include any applicable indirect rates.

Atch_3: Government provided information in this workbook is notional and is for demonstration purposes only unless specifically noted otherwise.

Atch_3: Provide Rationale for trips, provide source pricing for CR line items, show labor detail supporting DOS Differential payment

QUESTION

Can the Government please confirm whether the CR items of OCONUS Allowances and Travel are “plugged” as NTE values for the TO’s to be priced in this submission or if those CR items are to be estimated by the offerors? If confirmed as NTE values, can the Government please confirm whether the NTE values are inclusive or exclusive of contractor applicable indirect rates? We recommend that plugged NTE values be utilized for these items and that all solicitation documentation be made consistent in that regard.

GOV’T RESPONSE

The CR OCONUS Allowances and Travel costs are Contractor estimates, which shall include any applicable indirect rates. Plug numbers will not be utilized for these CLINS.

QUESTION 6

DOCUMENT

Atch_5A_BFS_and_IAM_Collective_Bargaining_Agreement_Dec_2014_Revision_1_Dated_1_ Jun_2015_(Final)

SECTION NO. Article 24.00

SECTION NAME Job Classifications/Descriptions

SECTION TEXT

24.01 The Company has the right to establish, modify or delete job classifications and job descriptions. Copies of job descriptions are electronically on SharePoint and shall be made available upon request.

QUESTION

CBA Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are necessary to ensure offerors are able to accurately map and price CBA labor categories and properly incorporate them in their manning approach. Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are not included in this document or elsewhere in the solicitation. In order to ensure all offerors have access to this important information, request the Government provide these.

GOV’T RESPONSE

Offerors are bound, under section 4(c) of the Service Contract Act, to maintain the wages and benefits of the predecessor CBA during the first term of the contract. Work conditions and other aspects of the CBA are not protected by section 4(c). We expect offerors will act prudently in crafting their proposals, taking into consideration all proposed job classifications must tie back to the SCA Directory of Occupations 5th Edition, as applicable.

QUESTION 7

DOCUMENT Atch_5B_AOC_Global_and_IAM_Collective_Bargaining_Agreement_28_Nov_16

SECTION NO. Article 24.00

SECTION NAME Job Classifications/Descriptions

SECTION TEXT

24.01 The Company has the right to establish, modify or delete job classifications and job descriptions. Copies of job descriptions shall be made available upon request.

QUESTION

CBA Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are necessary to ensure offerors are able to accurately map and price CBA labor categories and properly incorporate them in their manning approach. Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are not included in this document or elsewhere in the solicitation. In order to ensure all offerors have access to this important information, request the Government provide these.

GOV’T RESPONSE See response to Question 6.

QUESTION 8

DOCUMENT Atch_5C_BFS_and_IAM_CBA_Air_National_Guard_Des_Moines_Iowa_28_Nov_16

SECTION NO. Article 24.00

SECTION NAME Job Classifications/Descriptions

SECTION TEXT

24.01 The Company has the right to establish, modify, or delete job classifications and job descriptions. Copies of job descriptions are electronically on SharePoint and shall be made available upon request.

QUESTION

CBA Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are necessary to ensure offerors are able to accurately map and price CBA labor categories and properly incorporate them in their manning approach. Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are not included in this document or elsewhere in the solicitation. In order to ensure all offerors have access to this important information, request the Government provide these.

GOV’T RESPONSE See response to Question 6.

QUESTION 9

DOCUMENT Atch_5D_BFS_AOC_and_IAM_CBA_Holloman_AFB_Rev_1

SECTION NO. Article 24.00

SECTION NAME Job Classifications/Descriptions

SECTION TEXT

24.01 The Company has the right to establish, modify, or delete job classifications and job descriptions. Copies of job descriptions are electronically on SharePoint and shall be made available upon request.

QUESTION

CBA Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are necessary to ensure offerors are able to accurately map and price CBA labor categories and properly incorporate them in their manning approach. Job Classifications and Job Descriptions are not included in this document or elsewhere in the solicitation. In order to ensure all offerors have access to this important information, request the Government provide these.

GOV’T RESPONSE See response to Question 6.

QUESTION 10

DOCUMENT FA4890-16-R-0032_FINAL_RPA_RFP.pdf

SECTION NO. F

SECTION NAME DELIVERY INFORMATION

SECTION TEXT CLIN 0001 DELIVERY DATE POP 23-MAR-2018 TO 30-APR-2018

QUESTION

Dates show Transition Period of 36 days (23 Mar-30 Apr 2018); however, PWS SECTION D TRANSITION, para. 7.0 transition/phase-in states, “Execute transition/phase-in to ensure full contract performance within 120 days of contract award. Please clarify the period of performance for transition and revise RFP and/or PWS for clarity and consistency.

GOV’T RESPONSE

CLIN 0001 delivery date in the base IDIQ reflects the ordering period and does not necessarily correlate to the actual transition dates. Note, the transition period is 100 days for RQ-4 and 120 days for all other active task orders (MQ-1/9/LRE). Amendment 01 will reflect this change.

QUESTION 11

DOCUMENT FA4890-16-R-0032_FINAL_RPA_RFP.pdf

SECTION NO. F

SECTION NAME DELIVERY INFORMATION

SECTION TEXT

CLIN 0001 DELIVERY DATE POP 23-MAR-2018 TO 30-APR-2018

CLIN 0002-CLIN 0012 DELIVERY DATE POP 01-MAR-2018 TO 28-FEB 2025

QUESTION

Dates show CLIN 0001 Transition Period ending 30 Apr 2018, but full performance CLINS 0012-0012 starting on 01 Mar 2018 – 2 months prior to the end of Transition. Please clarify the period of performance for all CLINs for consistency.

GOV’T RESPONSE

CLINS 0001 thru 0012 delivery dates reflect the base IDIQ ordering period and is not representative of the task order performance period. RQ-4 task order period of performance (PoP) start date is 1 Jul 18, with all other active task orders (MQ-1/9/LRE) PoP starting 1 Aug 18, with alll task order base year PoPs ending 30 Jun 18. Amendment 01 will reflect changes to the CLINS ordering period.

QUESTION 12

DOCUMENT FA4890-16-R-0032_FINAL_RPA_RFP.pdf

SECTION NO. F

SECTION NAME DELIVERY INFORMATION

SECTION TEXT CLIN 0001 DELIVERY DATE POP 23-MAR-2018 TO 30-APR-2018

QUESTION

Dates show a single CLIN for Transition (CLIN 0001 Transition Period). In addition, PWS SECTION D TRANSITION describes overall transition requirements, including a 120-day transition period in para 7.0. Further, the 7 Mar 2018 Pre-Proposal Conference slide 68 indicated that the RQ-4 Transition period would start on 26 Mar 18 (not end date provided), and the MQ-1/9/LRE would occur 1 Apr18. – 31 Jul 18. Please clarify the Government’s period of performance requirements for transition of the RQ-4 and MQ-1/9/LRE in all relevant solicitation documents.

GOV’T RESPONSE

The transition period for RQ-4 is 100 days and 120 days for all other active task orders (MQ- 1/9/LRE). Amendment 01 will update all documents to reflect the appropriate transition.

QUESTION 13

DOCUMENT Atch_3_Pricing_Tables_7Mar17.xlsx

PAGE Task Order Pricing Tabs

SECTION NO. n/a

SECTION NAME n/a

SECTION TEXT

NOTE: For CLIN X007, X008, and X009 do not exceed the Government input amount. This is a "Not to Exceed" (NTE) amount. The Provisional Billing Rate tab will automatically adjust CLIN totals on task orders for CLINs X007 and X009.

QUESTION

There is no Provisional Bill Rate tab. Will the Government update the Attachment 3 to include this tab?

GOV’T RESPONSE Amendment 01 will remove reference to Provisional Billing Rate tab for these CLINs

QUESTION 14

DOCUMENT FA4890-16-R-0032_FINAL_RPA_RFP.pdf and Atch_3_Pricing_Tables_7Mar17.xlsx

PAGE Page 93, Task Order Pricing Tabs and CLIN&TO Summary

SECTION NO. L-11.1.2

SECTION NAME Part A – IDIQ Price Matrix

SECTION TEXT

The Cost-Reimbursable (CR) CLINs (Miscellaneous Services and Miscellaneous Supplies) include an Estimated Not to Exceed (NTE) amount that has been pre-established for each of these CR CLINs.

Offerors shall not change the pre-established NTE amounts for these CLINs.

NOTE: For CLIN X007, X008, and X009 do not exceed the Government input amount. This is a "Not to Exceed" (NTE) amount. The Provisional Billing Rate tab will automatically adjust CLIN totals on task orders for CLINs X007 and X009.

QUESTION

Can the Government confirm that the amounts in CLINs X007 and X008 are the pre-established NTE amounts for the IDIQ level?

GOV’T RESPONSE

CLINs X0007 and X0008 NTE amounts are the government pre-established amounts at the task order level. At award, the Gov’t will input CLIN ceiling values for all IDIQ CLINS, using a Gov’t determined formula taking into consideration the overall contract ceiling of $961M.

QUESTION 15

DOCUMENT FA4890-16-R-0032_FINAL_RPA_RFP.pdf

PAGE 116-117

SECTION NO. M-2.1 through M.2.2.2

SECTION NAME Evaluation Factors and Factor 1: Technical Capability (Technical & Risk)

SECTION TEXT

M-2.1 states, “Technical Capability is the most important [factor] with Past Performance and Price of less but equal importance.” Section M-2.2 states, “There are three (3) subfactors under the Technical Capability evaluation factor. They are Program Management, Operations and Maintenance, and Transition.” Section M-2.2.1 states, “The Technical Proposals will be measured against evaluation criteria at the Subfactor level….Each Subfactor will be assigned a color rating…The Subfactor ratings will not be rolled up to an overall color rating for the Technical Factor.” Section M-2.2.2 states, “Risk is assessed at the Subfactor level…”

QUESTION

How the Government intends to provide the highest weighing to the Technical Capability factor is unclear. The cited instructions indicate that the Government intends to evaluate Technical Capability solely at the Subfactor level, with each Subfactor being assigned a Technical Capability Rating and a Technical Risk Rating. Since these are not being rolled up, the Technical Capability evaluation will result in 6 individual ratings (2 ratings for each Subfactor).

How then does the Government intend to compare “Technical Capability” to Past Performance and Price factors, while applying the relative weighting described in M-2.1?

GOV’T RESPONSE

Offerors will be assigned a subfactor rating as well as a risk rating, all at the subfactor level.

The Source Selection will be accomplished using the Subjective Tradeoff source selection process. In addition, IAW Section M, award will be made to the offeror who is deemed responsible IAW FAR Part 9 and whose proposal conforms to the solicitation’s requirements and is judged, through an integrated assessment of the specific evaluation criteria, to represent the best value to the Government.

CORRECTION TO DRAFT RFP CLARIFICATION QUESTION SET 2, NUMBER 11 ORIGINALLY POSTED 3 MAR 17

DOCUMENT Draft RFP Section L-10.4 and L-Attachment 1

SECTION TEXT

Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (Section L: Attachment 3). If an offeror is submitting a PPI reference that does not have a formally documented Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR), the Government shall use the attached PPQ as a tool for conducting telephonic or email interviews. When a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Report (CPAR) is available to reflect past performance data, a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) is not required. Offerors without formal documented Government CPARs shall send a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) to the POC identified in each PPI reference cited in the offeror’s Past Performance Volume. All PPQs are to be submitted by the submitting PPI POC and sent via email directly to ACCAMIC.RPA.Recomp2016@us.af.mil. Any PPQs submitted directly by offerors will be ignored and will not be considered as part of the evaluation. The Government may also use the attached PPQ as a tool in collecting past performance data on additional sources the Government finds on a particular offeror (see L-10.5). In the event a PPQ is used, it will be treated as source selection information in accordance with FAR Part

2.101 and 3.104.

CONCERN OR IMPACT

If the Offeror was a subcontractor on the past performance effort and a PPQ is sent to the Prime for that effort, the Prime may be another teammate on the Offeror’s current team for this solicitation or the Prime may be on a competitor’s team. This may present a conflict of interest for the PPQ respondent.

QUESTION

In the event that an Offeror performed as a subcontractor on a past performance contract and did not receive CPARs, should the PPQ be sent to the Prime’s POCs or the Government contract POCs?

REVISED GOV’T RESPONSE

Correction to previous response - The PPQ must be submitted to the Government POC for completion, as the information coming directly from another contractor is not a reliable source of information.

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