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This solicitation requests organizational and intermediate level maintenance for over 170 aircraft and non-aircraft maintenance support services at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Services include backshop maintenance for contractor-operated aircraft maintenance units supporting the 57th Wing, which operates the F-15, F-16, F-22, F-35, and A-10 aircraft. The contractor shall also provide logistics management, software development, and training support. The period of performance is a one year base period and four one-year options. Pricing includes firm fixed price CLINs for the base and option periods, cost-reimbursable CLINs for travel and reimbursable expenses, and an award fee CLIN with a fixed fee amount. Proposals are due by May 11, 2020.
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Solicitation
| Doc/Section | Paragraph/reference | Question | Response |
| Attachment 2 - Performance Incentive and Award Fee Plan | Paragraph 2.4, Fee Allocation. | Comment: The percent of award fee allocated to each area is shown in Table 2. If no SII is assigned for the period, the uncommitted percentage will be reallocated to the Government Program Manager Subjective Evaluation. If all 4 Evaluation Areas are equally important, it appears that in the absence of SIIs the reassignment of this area’s allocation would be better suited if it were redistributed evenly across all of the remaining, and equally important, Evaluation Areas. Question: Will the government consider this change? | Any uncommitted SII percentage will be reallocated to the Government Program Manager Subjective Evaluation. The award fee plan has been updated to clarify. |
| Attachment 6 - Collective Bargaining Agreement for FA489016C0005 effective through 31 December 2022 | Comment: CBA Supplemental Agreement between IAM&AW and M1SS 2019 Pension Rehabilitation Plan effective 1 Jun 2019 is missing. Question: Since they are part of the current CBA-WD on contract, will the Government incorporate the CBA Supplemental Agreement between IAM&AW and M1SS regarding the 2019 Pension Rehabilitation Plan effective 1 Jun 2019, to avoid Offerors under bidding the pension expense? | Yes, the Pension Rehabilitation Plan effective 1 Jun 2019 will be added as part of Attachment 6 and uploaded to the GPE. | |
| Attachment 2 | Incentive Award Fee Plan | The government provides available fee for period 10, July 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025. Will the government provide an amount for the 6 month option to extend period also? | Available fee for a 6 month option would be determined at the time the option is exercised. |
| Attachment 1, Government Furnished Items Package, Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Report Dec 2019 | Government Furnished Equipment | Should offerors assume all of the items listed in the "Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Report Dec 2019" will be transferred during transition and provided to the awardee upon contract start? | The transition of GFE will be coordinated between the successful offeror and the incumbent contractor as part of transition. |
| Attachment 2 Performance+Incentive-Award+Fee+Plan, Section 3.4, page 6 | The Government states that "3.4 SII Criteria (up to 25%)." is the incentive fee allocation for Special Interest Items; however, the amount for the other three criteria are a set 25%. | Will the Government confirm the SII Criteria Incentive award fee allocation is 25% and if the amount is less than 25%, is the remaining percentage allocated across the other criteria? | Any uncommitted SII percentage will be reallocated to the Government Program Manager Subjective Evaluation. The award fee plan has been updated to clarify. |
| Attachment 2 Performance+Incentive-Award+Fee+Plan, Section 3.4, page 6 | The Government states "The Government may assign one or more SIIs during a performance period." | Will the Government explain the mechanism to assign Special Interest Items and how the percentage is allocated to each SII for the Award Fee calculation? | Special Interest Items and the allocated percentage are assigned at Government discretion for existing contract requirements deemed critical and/or requiring special attention. |
| Request Government extends RFP proposal submission due dates. | The proposal due date has been extended to 11 May 2020. Corresponding DoDSafe drop information has been updated in section L. |
CLINS - Section B
| Doc/Section | Paragraph/reference | Question | Response |
| Solicitation Section B | CLIN X010 | Please confirm if it is the Government’s intention that work authorized under this CLIN is to be performed as FFP? | Correct, that is the Government intent. While case specific, it is anticipated that any over and above work would be negotiated as a FFP. |
| RFP | (Section B - Supplies or Services Prices/Cost) | Section B Table of the RFP does not include a government provided amount for CLIN x009. Will the government provide an amount for CLIN x009 and revise Section B table of the RFP? | Yes, a fixed amount of $500K/yr has been added to the description of the X00901 SubCLINS |
PWS - Section C
| Doc/Section | Paragraph/reference | Question | Response |
| PWS | Paragraph 1.5, Projected Aircraft | Please define the calendar period in terms of days or months that the Government considers support of aircraft in excess of Table 1 “Temporary.” | The Government cannot forecast the temporary assignment of aircraft. Temporary support of aircraft in excess of the numbers in Table 1 is not expected to exceed the normal duty day or workload capacity of the contractor. |
| PWS | Paragraph 2.3.1, Information Management | Please confirm that the contractor’s personnel records will not become Government property. | Contractor personnel records will not become Government Property |
| PWS | Paragraph 2.43.1, Facilities, Work Spaces, and Custodial Services | Comment: The paragraph requires the contractor to perform all external facility upkeep IAW NAFBI 32-1001 and 99 CES Facility Manager’s Handbook, however, there is no language supporting contractor appointed Facility Managers. | This was an oversight. The requirement for Facility Managers has been added to Paragraph 2.43. |
| Question: Can the Government clarify if contractor appointed Facility Managers are required and if the Government plans to add contractor Facility Manager appointment and training requirements in the PWS? | |||
| PWS | Paragraph 3.1.4, TDY/Live Weapons Loading Operations | This paragraph references “total turn pattern and spare totals” requirements in paragraph 1.3. Can the Government clarify the location of the referenced paragraph? PWS paragraph 1.3 does not describe turn patterns requirements. | This should refer to Paragraph 3.1.1 for the F-16 AMU and 3.1.2 for the A-10 AMU. This has been changed in the PWS. |
| PWS | Paragraph 3.1.17, Weapons Section | Comment: The paragraph includes a 20MM gun fire rate of 98% but does not include a 30MM gun fire rate. | The Gun Fire Rate for 30MM is also 98%. This has been added to the PWS. |
| Question: Is there an equivalent 30MM gun fire rate requirement? | ||||
| PWS | Paragraph 4.3.15.1 and PWS Appendix A | 4.3.15.1 References AFH 23-123 but there is no corresponding reference in PWS App A. Please confirm the reference. | References in the PWS are valid references. This has been added to Appendix A | |
| PWS | Appendix A | The PWS references the 2015 version of AFI 21-101. Is the Government planning to incorporate the latest version into the solicitation or should bidders propose to the 2015 version? | The PWS does not specifically refer to the AFI 21-101 dated 2015. The most current version should be used. We will update the PWS in instances where AFI 21-101 chapter and paragraph numbers have changed. | |
| PWS | PWS 12.1 Table 6 | Please confirm the Unit Security Representative is a requirement of the contract. | Unit Security Representative is not a requirement. This has been removed from Table 6. | |
| Section C PWS | 9.0 Transition, 9.1 AND "Solicitation+-+FA489020R0001" in Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost in ITEM 0099 | File: Section C PWS in 9.0 Transition, 9.1 states "Phase-In. The phase-in period has been the 100 days preceding Full Performance Start date" This language conflicts with language in the "Solicitation+-+FA489020R0001" file in Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost in ITEM 0099 which states "Transition Support 90-day phase-in in accordance with PWS paragraph 9.1." Please clarify the number of days of transition. | Transition is 90 days. PWS has been corrected. | |
| PWS | 5.1.3.3.4 | What is the education, experience, training and certification requirements for the ISSE? | Refer to DoD 8570.01-M and AFMAN 17-1303 for Cybersecurity Workforce position requirements | |
| PWS | Para 2.28 | Are consumables purchased to repair or replace Government Property and equipment be CR under CLIN X0009 as the provided work load data shows? | No. All consumables are the responsibility of the contractor and will not be reimbursed under CLIN X009. The Government has provided a list of what has historically been purchased in the workload data file '2018-2019 Materials Purchases' | |
| PWS | Para 2.28 | Will the Government provide a list of consumables used that are not in the MMS? | No. The Government has provided a list of what has historically been purchased in the workload data file '2018-2019 Materials Purchases' | |
| PWS | Para 2.29 | Are replacements for broken tools considered CR under CLIN X009 as the work load data shows? | All tool replacement is at Contractor expense IAW paragraph 2.29. The workload data file '2018-2019 Materials Purchases' details what has historically been purchased that is not cost-reimbursable under CLIN X009. | |
| PWS | Para 2.43.1 | Will the Government provide the Air Force Level 2 custodial / house-keeping requirements to ensure the contractor meets this requirement? | Housekeeping requirements has been added to the PWS. | |
| PWS | Para 2.17 and Para 13;Table 7 | Will the AFREP qualifications be updated since Para 2.17 has changed? | Paragraph 13, Table 7 has the correct qualifications for AFREP. Paragraph 2.17 has the incorrect Paragraph reference. The correct reference is Paragraph 13, Table 7. | |
| PWS | 5.1.1.2 | Is this Monday-Friday only or 7 days a Week? | The requirement is 0700-2400 Monday through Friday. The PWS has been updated to reflect this. | |
| PWS | 5.1.1.2 | 1. Is there a metric for trouble ticket response? | ||
| 2. Is there a ticketing system being used at this time (i.e. Remedy)? | There is no metric for trouble ticket response. Remedy is available for use should the contractor desire to use that system as the ticketing system. | |||
| PWS | 5.1.1.8 | Can the government provide what security clearance the Computer and Information Technology and the Cyber Security Workforce will need? | Table 6 has been updated. All Cybersecurity Workforce positions require at least a SECRET clearance. Individuals requiring access to F-22 IMIS and F-35 ALIS require SECRET/SAP. | |
| PWS | 5.1.1.3 | Can the government provide the number of accounts managed in regards to assigning and/or modifying privileges and passwords by network? | See paragraph 5.1.1. There are approximately 2,000 Government users and any contractor personnel working under this contract. | |
| PWS | 5.1.1.6 | Can the government provide the number of electronic devices requiring TO Updates? | There are approximately 1120 electronic devices. Approximately 690 are used by Government personnel and approximately 430 are for contractor use. | |
| PWS | 5.1.1.7 | Can the government provide the types and number of network equipment and level of support? (Tier 1, 2, or 3) | All network equipment is shown in 'Attachment 1 - Government Furnished Items' of the solicitation. The level of support is defined in the PWS Paragraph 5.0. | |
| PWS | 5.1.2.1 | Can the government provide a current list of software used on the program? | A list of software used has been added to the workload data. | |
| PWS | 5.1.3.3.4 | Can the government provide the number of RMF packages that are currently in-work for receipt of an ATO or ATC? | There are no RMF packages currently in work | |
| PWS | 5.1.3.3.8 | Does the government expect COMSEC accounts to include KMI capabilities? | This paragraph has been deleted. There are no accounts with KMI capabilities. | |
| PWS | Para 3.29 | What have been the Additional Maintenance Requirements and Programs that have gone on for the past 3 years? What has been the impact of each to include labor hours and or workload for each? | Refer to AFI 21-101 Chapter 11 and the Compliance Matrix provided in Attachment 1 of the Solicitation. There is no separate workload data. | |
| Section C PWS 2.29, Replacement Tools, page 22 | PWS 2.29 (page 22) "the Contractor shall replace the tools with items of equal or higher quality at the Contractor’s expense." | 1. Will the Government define the term "tools" in this section - are these Government Furnished tools, or individual tools provided by the Contractor? |
2. Will the Government provide historical data on Government Furnished existing tools condition, failure rates, and specialty tool failures?
3. Will the Government confirm that Government Furnished tools requiring replacement due to fair wear are to be replaced at Contractor's expense?
| Tools refers to Government furnished tools. The workload data file '2018-2019 Materials Purchases' shows the historical purchases made for replacement of Government furnished tools that has been will at the Contractor's expense. All Government furnished tool requiring replacement for any reason are at the contractor's expense. Any contractor furnished tools requiring replacement for any reason are at the contractor's expense. | ||||
| Section C PWS 1.3, page 1 | PWS 1.3, (page 1) “To improve level of performance to the Government, the Contractor is encouraged to innovate in technical areas, including seeking waivers to TOs, AFIs, ACC and 57 MXG supplements.” | Can the government list any existing waivers to TOs, AFIs, ACC and 57 MXG supplements that will remain in place for the next contract? | A list of waivers has been added to the workload data | |
| Section C PWS 1.4. Aircraft Availability, page 1 | PWS 1.4 (page 1) "Local aircraft possession status has been assigned and tracked using MaRS ". | The acronym MaRS, used in the PWS, is not defined by AFI 21-101. Will the Government define the term MaRS and provide details of the program? | This term has been changed to MOC Trax. The 57 MXG has a waiver to AFI 21-101 to use MOC Trax in lieu of EMOC. Information on MOC Trax is included in the workload data list of waivers. | |
| Section C PWS 1.7 USAFADS Support, page 2 | ||||
| Section C PWS 1.8 Light Attack Support, page 2 | PWS 1.7 (page 2) directs the Contractor to allow 823 MXS personnel access to facilities and equipment... | |||
| PWS 1.8 (page 2) directs the offeror to provide access and equipment for AT-6 support. | Will the Government provide the current Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) defining the support to USAFADS and the AT-6? | Contractor support to the USAFADS and AT-6 program is defined in the respective PWS paragraphs. | ||
| Section C PWS 2.3.6 Contractor Manpower Reporting, page 11 | PWS 2.3.6 (page 11) The Contractor shall report ALL labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Air Force via a secure data collection site. The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields at the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA)... | Will the Government provide the labor hours from the CMRA website? | The Government will not provide incumbent contractor man-hour data | |
| Section C PWS 2.17, page 20. | PWS 2.17, (page 20) "The Contractor shall colocate with 57 MXG AFREP personnel to perform repair of items authorized under AFREP. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for writing programs for the ECLYPSE tester for items submitted to AFREP. The Contractor shall repair or assist in the repair of items as authorized by AFI 21-123." | Will the Government define the scope and labor categories required to perform this task? | PWS paragraph 2.17 and Table 7 provide the scope and position requirements. Refer to AFI 21-123 and AFI 21-101 for other information on the AFREP program. | |
| Section C PWS 3.5 Hydraulics Section and PWS 3.5.1 Maintain F-16 Landing Gear Set, page 41 | PWS 3.5 (page 41) "The Contractor shall maintain, repair and inspect pneumatic and hydraulic systems and components..." (PWS 3.5). --and-- "The Contractor shall maintain a spare, or “ship set,” landing gear system during the performance of F-16 landing gear time changes." (PWS 3.5.1) | Does the Government have requirements for the Contractor to maintain spare or replacement landing gear sets for any of the other assigned Nellis aircraft falling under the PWS tasks? | The current requirement is as stated in the PWS. The contractor shall maintain a spare F-16 landing gear system. | |
| Section C PWS 3.7 Armament, page 42 | PWS 3.7 (page 42) "The Contractor shall perform armament functions as defined in AFI 21-101 for all assigned aircraft." | Will the Government define if armament functions for "all assigned aircraft" includes only A-10 and F-16 assigned to the contractor operated AMUs as identified in PWS 3.1. Armament? Or, "all assigned aircraft" included per aircrcraft and tasks identified in PWS 1.2, Scope of Work? | All assigned aircraft' means all assigned aircraft identified in Table 1. Paragraph 3.7 has been changed to remove the words 'all assigned aircraft' to reduce confusion. AT-6 aircraft numbers has been removed from Table 1 and addressed in Paragraph 1.8. | |
| Section C PWS 3.8.1, page 43 | PWS 3.8.1 Avionics Intermediate Section, (page 43). | |||
| "The Contractor shall maintain avionics components for all assigned aircraft as well as component support for like aircraft of TDY units and NAFB ground system components." | Will the Government provide a list of affected NAFB ground system components associated with this effort? | AIS has 12 large stationary testers on five equipment accounts that provide ground equipment support and are maintained by AIS. The workload associated with these testers is included in the updated IMDS workload data. | ||
| Section C PWS 3.13, page 48 | PWS 3.13 Repair and Reclamation (R&R) Section,( page 48). | |||
| "The Contractor shall remove, replace, inspect and rig flight control surfaces/systems A-10, F-15C/D/E aircraft..." | Will the Government confirm the Contractor will not "remove, replace, inspect and rig flight control surfaces/systems" on assigned F-16s? | No, the Government cannot confirm this. Removing, replacing, inspecting and rigging F-16 flight surfaces/systems is not a Repair and Reclamation Section responsibility. | ||
| Section C PWS 3.15.1, page 48 | PWS 3.15.1 Pre-Dock Meeting, (page 48). | |||
| "Baseline allowance for phase inspections are 6 days or less for F-16 aircraft, 9 days or less for all F-15 aircraft, and 12 days or less for A-10 aircraft phase type one and two." | Will the Government confirm that the Contractor will conduct phase inspections for A-10 and F-16 AMU aircraft along with all F-15s shown in Table 1? | The Contractor is required to perform phase inspections on all 57 MXG-maintained aircraft as specified in PWS Paragraph 1.2 and shown in Table 1. The exception is aircraft assigned to USAFADS. USAFADS has 12 F-16 aircraft which are phased by USAFADS personnel. | ||
| Section C PWS 3.21.16, page 58 | PWS 3.21.16, (page 58). "Special Certification Roster. The Contractor shall update the SCR for Government employees in 57 MXG and NAFB FTD as identified by supervisors IAW AFI 21-101 and AFI 36-2650. The Contractor shall run the SCR semi-annually for review by the unit chain of command." | This is the only reference to the NAFB Field Training Detachment (FTD). Can the government confirm that NAFB FTD is a government function and this is the only contractor support pertaining to the FTD? | NAFB FTD is the 372d Training Squadron, Detachment 13. This is a Government Function. | |
| Section C PWS 3.23, page 59 | PWS 3.23 Red Ball Support, (page 59). | |||
| "The Contractor shall ensure personnel are available to respond to any Red Ball support requested by the AMU." | Will the Government clarify if "Red Ball support requested by the AMU" applies only to contractor assigned F-16 and A-10AMUs, or does Red Ball Support apply to all 57 MXG AMUs? | Red Ball support applies to all 57 MXG aircraft/AMUs. | ||
| Section C PWS 4.1, page 61 | PWS 4.1 Logistics Management, (page 61). | |||
| "The Contractor shall provide and manage an efficient and cost effective logistics system that includes all materiel management, property control, and vehicle and transportation functions necessary." | Will the Government please confirm all Logistics Management tasks apply only to operations and units found in PWS Section 1.2, Scope of Work. | Nothing in the PWS exceeds the scope of work described in PWS paragraph 1.2 | ||
| Section C PWS 4.1, page 61 | PWS 4.1, Logistics Management, (page 61). |
"….IAW AFI 21-101excluding the following paragraphs: Maintenance Supply Liaison Section, Decentralized Supply Support (except Supply Discipline), Readiness Spares Package (RSP) Review, Consumable Readiness Spares Package, Intermediate Repair
| Enhancement Program, and Destruction of TOP SECRET Material." | PWS 5.1.1.8 guidance directs the Contractor to support JWICS systems---a Top Secret IT device. PWS 5.1.1.4 directs the Contractor to turn in replaced or inoperable IT equipment in a timely manner. |
| Will the Government provide guidance detailing the Contractor's process and expectations for turning in and replacing inoperable IT JWICS equipment as described in PWS 5.1.1.4? | JWICS Support is not required. References to JWICS has been removed from the PWS. |
| Section C PWS 4.4, page 64 |
Section L-4.2.3, page 6
| Attachment 1 GF Items | PWS 4.4 (page 64) Life Cycle Management of GFP. "The contractor shall manage the equipment and repair all equipment not designated as Government-furnished repair (aircraft paint booth insert, external fuel tank vertical storage system). Manage all Government Furnished Property, Contractor Acquired Property, IT hardware, communications devices, Land Mobile Radios and property incidental to the performance of this contract using a life cycle approach; life cycle system shall reflect all identifying characteristics of the asset. Listing shall be maintained in a real-time state current to 24-hours and used to program all replacement assets and budget preparation. Review and recommend replacement for each item reaching the end of its life cycle within a 5 year window. Equipment replacements shall be requested through the PM." |
| Section L-4.2.3 (page 6) states “...establish timelines for replacement with a phased approach to control ownership costs.” | A comprehensive lifecycle requires equipment condition assessment, age, location and average annual use. |
Question 1: To identify timelines for “replacement and controlling a phased approach to ownership costs”, will the USG provide, in addition to the list of all Government Furnished Property, the equipment age, current condition assessment, location and average annual use?
Question 2: Will the USG provide the bidders with any prior plans for replacement or upgrade to Government Furnished Property?
| All Government furnished items are identified in Attachment 1 of the solicitation. The contractor shall review and recommend replacement of items using the appropriate Government systems and budgeting processes . | |||
| Section C PWS 5.1.1. page 66 | PWS 5.1.1. (page 66) "This consists of approximately 2,000 individual government users, all NAM Contractor personnel and the 57 MXG server room." | How many of the 2,000 individual government users require SIPR accounts? | The Contractor is not responsible for SIPR accounts. References to SIPRNET has been removed from the PWS. |
| Section C PWS 5.1.1.8, page 67 | PWS 5.1.1.8 Server and Applications Support/Maintenance, (page 67) requires "Contractor shall provide service to operate, manage and maintain all assigned servers on SIPRNET/NIPRNET and JWICS at the site…" |
The requirement for operating and accessing JWICS systems require a Top Secret clearance.
| The Top Secret security clearance required by JWICS differs from the Security Clearance requirements shown in Table 6, Security Clearance Requirements. | Will the Government confirm the requirements for maintaining JWICS servers as shown in Section 5.1.1.8? |
| If yes, will the Government confirm the security clearance requirements for Computer Systems Administration in Table 6 (page 92) accurately reflect the solicitation intent? | The requirement for maintaining SIPR and JWICS servers has been removed from the PWS. Security Clearance requirements for all Cybersecurity Workforce positions has been more clearly stated in Table 6. |
| Section C PWS 5, 5.1.1.8,page 67 | |
| Section C PWS 5.1.3.3.4, 5.1.3.3.5, 5.1.3.3.6, page 71 | PWS Sections 5.1.1.8, (page 67) "The Contractor shall provide service to operate, manage and maintain all assigned servers on SIPRNET/NIPRNET and JWICS…" |
5.1.3.3.4, 5.1.3.3.5, 5.1.3.3.6, (page 71).
Authority To Operate (ATO) Certification and Implementation.
| Will the Government identify if any ATOs are required for the JWICS or are they for unclassified systems only? | ATOs are required for unclassified systems only. References to JWICS and SIPRNET has been removed from the PWS. | |
| Government Document, SF33, Section B | ||
| Section C PWS 9.1 Transition | Section B Item 0099- States 90 day allocated for transition. | |
| PWS 9.1 Transition - States 100 day allocated for transition. | There is a conflict in days allocated for Transition. Section B item 0099 allocates 90 days yet PWS Para. 9.1 states 100 days. Will the Government please clarify the time period allocated for transition? | Transition is 90 days. PWS has been corrected. |
| Section C PWS 9.2.4, page 87 | PWS 9.2.4, (page 87) | |
| The Contractor shall provide a copy of all documents, plans, instructions, reports, audits, IMDS data, maintenance/logistics data, etc. pertaining in any way to the ACC AMIC Nellis Aircraft Maintenance Contract for inclusion in the bidders library. These copies shall be “sanitized” by the Contractor to remove Contractor PII." | Will the govt provide this same level of data in the bidders library via SAFE? | At the end of this contract the contractor has been required to provide all data required by paragraph 9.2.4. The Government will then determine what data is included in the bidders library. |
| Section C PWS 12, Table 6, page 92 | PWS 12 Required Security Clearances, Table 6. Security Clearance Requirements, (page 92). | |
| Computer Systems Administration Secret/SAP Clearance | Will the Government confirm the security clearance required by Table 6 is compatible with PWS 5.1.1.8 guidance? | References to JWICS or SIPR support has been removed from the PWS. |
Security Clearance requirements for all Cybersecurity Workforce positions has been more clearly stated in Table 6.
| Section C PWS 13.1, Table 7, page 93 | PWS 13.1, Table 7, (page 93) Senior Logistics Manager | |
| Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP) (APICS) or compatible logistics supply chain certification | Does the current Air Force Logistics Management programs, such as 2S051 & 2S071 certification courses, provide sufficient qualifications to meet the requirements? | No. 2S051 & 2S071 are skill levels earned by Air Force Enlisted members. Supply Chain certifications extend beyond minimal skill level training requirements. |
Workload Data
| Doc/Section | Paragraph/reference | Question | Response |
| PWS | 3.4.1 | What has been the historical workload for fuel systems for flightline support over the past 3 years? | Workload data for fuel systems flightline support is provided using work unit code 46 and 220000 for F-22. Workcenter is FUEL. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.4.3 | What has been the historical number of hydrazine tanks over past 3 years in storage that have to be maintained? | There are 4 tanks in storage for 57 MXG and 1 tank in storage for Thunderbirds. |
| PWS | 3.4.5 | How many tanks are considered WRM? What has been the number of tanks maintained, repaired, inspected and stored on yearly basis for past 3 years? | Nellis does not have WRM requirement. There are approximately 49 WRM Style tanks. Tank Inventory is provided in Attachment 1 Government Furnished Items NAM, R14/R25 792TF. |
| PWS | 3.4.6 | On the average, how many external tanks are stored in Maintenance area on daily basis? | Approximately 30-50% are located in the maintenance area on a daily basis. |
| PWS | 3.5 | What has been historical average number of Hydraulic Repairs, Maintenance actions and inspections over the past 3 years? | Hydraulic workload data is provided using workcenter PNEU. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.8.1 | What has been historical average number of Avionics Repairs, Maintenance actions and inspections over the past 3 years? | Avionics workload data is provided using workcenter's IF15 and CATS. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.8.2 | What has been historical average number of Electronic Warfare system Repairs, Maintenance actions and inspections over the past 3 years? | EW workload data is provided using workcenter ECM1. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.3.1 | What has been historical number of CAD/PADs inspections annually over the past 3 years? | CAD/PAD inspections are provided in workload data using workcenter EGRS. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.3.2 | What has been historical number of explosive device that have been removed, installed, transported, annually over the past 3 years? | Information is provided in workload data using workcenter EGRS. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.3.3 | What has been the historical workload for safing aircraft ejections seats used for orientation, Fire Department, aircrew ejection training and static displays over the past 3 years? | Information is provided in workload data using workcenter EGRS. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.2.1 | What has been historical number of E&E System and components that have been maintained, repaired or inspected annually over the past 3 years? | E&E workload data is provided using workcenter ELEN. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.2.2 | What has been historical number of aircraft batteries and charging systems that have been maintained, repaired or inspected annually over the past 3 years? | Aircraft battery workload data is provided using workcenter BATT. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.2.3 | What has been historical number of Liquid Oxygen and Gaseous Oxygen Carts that have been maintained and repaired to maintain required in commission rates annually over the past 3 years? | Workload data is provided using workcenter CART. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.2.5 | What has been historical number of test stations and support equipment that have been maintained or repaired or annually over the past 3 years? | Contractor will be required to maintain/repair test stations and support equipment listed in Government Furnished items for E&E Section workcenter ELEN. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 3.1.6 | What has been the historical training requirement yearly for the A-10 and A-10C GITA? | Information is provided in '2019 Shared Resource Slides' document. A-10 Trainers are tail numbers 78-0721 and 80-0229. |
| PWS | 3.1.4 | What has been the historical requirement for Live TDY weapons loading over past 3 year and average length of the TDY? | The historical requirements for Live TDY weapons loading is provided in the Historical Travel Requirements document. |
| PWS | Para 1.7 | Will the Government define how often occasional is.I.E. once a month, once a week, once a quarter? | The Government cannot forecast occasional support. Any support is not expected to exceed the normal duty day or workload capacity of the contractor. |
| PWS | Para 1.9.1 | What has been the historical additional workload for Red and Green Flag Support? | There are approximately 4 Red Flag and 11 for Green Flag Exercises per year. Support provided to visiting units is primarily space and equipment. |
| PWS | Para 2.22 | How many Locally Manufactured or Developed Tools & Equipment are accomplished on Monthly or yearly basis? | Locally Manufactured or Developed Tools & Equipment information is provided in the workload data using workcenters METL and STRC. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 4.3.1 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Property Receipts ? | The Government cannot obtain macro-data for property receipts in the Integrated Logistics Systems-Supply. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.2 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Demand Processing to include Parts Ordered, Research, Rejects, and delinquent documents | The Government has provided current Due-Out Validation listing (M30). Remaining data request cannot be obtained (Research, Rejects, and Delinquent Documents). |
| PWS | Para 4.3.3 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for MICAP requests | The Government provides the current Due-Out Validation Listing (M30) and historical MICAP data on all MDS for the year 2019 |
| PWS | Para 4.3.4 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Bench Stock issues and requests? | A current Bench Stock listed has been added. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.5 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Equipment Managements requests? | Due-Out Validation (M30) listing provided contains a snapshot of current equipment due-outs. Historical data cannot be obtained. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.6 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for SPRAM issues, adds or changes? | SPRAM historical monthly or yearly for the past 3 years cannot be obtained. SPRAM due-outs are listed on the current copy of Due-Out Validation listing (M30). |
| PWS | Para 4.3.7 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for number of Functional Check items? | The Government is unable to provide historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for number of Functional Check items. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.8 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for TCI and TCTO’s? | Historical TCI and TCTO information is provided in the workload data. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 4.3.9 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Supply Point accounts and issues, turn ins and changes? | The Government is unable to provide issue, turn-in or changes as -macro-data as it not attainable from the Integrated Logistics Systems-Supply. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.10 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for AWP assets processed? | The Government cannot obtain historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for AWP assets processed. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.11 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Repair Cycle Assets Processed? | The Government cannot obtain historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Repair Cycle Assets processed. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.12 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for TRN assets processed? | The Government cannot obtain historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for TRN assets processed. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.13 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for TIN assets processed? | The Government is unable to provide historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for TIN assets processed. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.14 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Reusable Containers stored? | The Government does not track Reusable Containers stored in any system. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.15 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Management Reports and listings? | The Government cannot obtain historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Management Reports and listings. Data Call sent to LRS requesting Base Supply Management Report (M32), and will provide in a second DoDSafe once it becomes available. All other reports cannot be obtained. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.16 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Customer Backorders tracked and monitored? | The Government provides the current Due-Out Validation Listing (M30). |
| PWS | Para 4.3.17 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for Line Items and units stored? | The Government has already provided the GFP listing along with Air Force equipment accounts in the Defense Property Management System (DPAS). |
| PWS | Para 4.3.17.1 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for CIC Line Items and units stored? | The Government cannot obtain monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for CIC Line Items and units stored. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.17.2 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for ESD Line Items and units stored? | The Government cannot obtain historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for ESD line items. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.17.3 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for shelf life Line Items and units stored? | The Government cannot obtain macro-data for shelf life line items. |
| PWS | Para 4.3.17.4 | Will the Government provide the historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 years for precious metals recovery program? | The Government cannot provide historical monthly or yearly data for the past 3 tears of the precious metals recovery program. |
| PWS | Para 3.26 | What has been the historical workload by shop for Bench Check and Repair items for the past 3 years? | The Government does not track historical workload by shop for Bench Check and Repair items. |
| PWS | Para 3.27 | What has been the historical workload by shop for Cannot Duplicate (CND) Discrepancies items for the past 3 years? | No, the Government does not track CND discrepancies. All workload data is provided by workcenter. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 3.28 | What has been the historical number of items by shop for Bad Actor Program for the past 3 years? | No, the Government does not track Bad Actor items. All workload data is provided by workcenter. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 3.9.1 | Will the Government provide the historical data on the number of repairs not addressed by an equipment specific TO? | Information is provided in Historical -107s 2018 -2019 workload data document. |
| PWS | Para 3.6 | What is been historical number of maintenance actions over the past 3 years on a monthly or yearly basis? | AGE workload data is provided using workcenter's SERW, SERV, SERU, SERT, SERP, SERH, SERG, SERF, SERE, SERD, SERC, SERB, SEPS, SEBR. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 3.6 | What has been the historical number of inspections for Phase, Scheduled, and or Special Inspections over the past 3 years on monthly or yearly basis? | PWS paragraph 3.6 is about AGE not Phase. This question is asked below with the correct PWS paragraph for Phase. All AGE workload is provided using workcenter's SERW, SERV, SERU, SERT, SERP, SERH, SERG, SERF, SERE, SERD, SERC, SERB, SEPS, SEBR. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 3.6.1 | How many Munitions Handling / Loading trucks are there to be inspected every 7 calendar days? | There are approximately 41 MHU and 65 MJ1. |
| PWS | Para 3.6.3 | How many pick ups and deliveries are there on daily, monthly or year basis over past 3 years? | Average 15 to 25 per shift for Legacy acft AMUs and slightly lower for 5th Gen AMUs. |
| PWS | Para 3.6.3 | What has been the average number of Red Balls over the past 3 years? | the Government doesn't track this information but all workload for Red Balls is provided in the workload data. |
| PWS | Para 3.6.4 | How many deployments and exercises are there on yearly basis over past 3years? | AGE TDY Mobility Support - CY 18 - 15 total and CY 19-21 total. |
| PWS | Para 3.6.4 | What is the average number of pieces of AGE that are prepared for exercise and or deployments for each one? | An average cannot be provided. The number of pieces is dependent on the airframe, number of aircraft supported, location and length of TDY. |
| PWS | Para 3.15 | Will the government provide either the projected Inspection Schedule for the next 3 years for the F-15s and A-10s? If not, then provide the schedules for the past 3 years? | Phase Inspection Information is provided in workload data using workcenter DOKS. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 3.14 | Will the Government provide the number of pick up and deliveries for Wheel and Tire Section for the past 3 years? | Wheel & Tire historical numbers are provided in the workload data using workcenter TIRE. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | Para 3.14 | Will the government provide the historical number of wheel and tire build up and tire change outs for the past 3 years? | Wheel & Tire historical numbers are provided in the workload data using workcenter TIRE. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| PWS | 5.1.1.5 | Can the government provide any workload data that may provide information on the following: |
A. Total number of desktops and laptop computers systems?
| B. Can the government break this down by Network Classification? (NIPR, SIPR and JWICS) | A. The total number is provided in Attachment Government Furnished Items 2019 ADPE Inventory B. NIPR |
| Workload Data |
A-10 AMU IMDS Data Final F-15 IMDS Data Final F-22 Data Final Falcon AMU IMDS Data Final F-16 IMDS Data Final Manhours Summary 2016-18 Government Provided Workload Data - 3/17/2020.
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A-10 AMU IMDS Data Final F-15 IMDS Data Final F-22 Data Final Flacon AMU IMDS Data Final F-16 IMDS Data Final Manhours Summary 2016-18 The Government provided IMDS data includes 2016 through 2018 data only. 2019 IMDS data was not included.
- Will the Government provide 2019 IMDS data for all affected Nellis aircraft?
- If the Government cannot provide 2019 IMDS data, will the Government provide guidance?
| Workload Data for 2019 will be added. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). | |||
| RFP Workload Data, Government Document "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" | |||
| IMDS Data (All Aircraft) | The manhour summary provided by the Government is not consistent with the IMDS data for the Contractor operated AMUs (26,733 hours different). | Will the Government stipulate which workload data is correct? | The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| RFP Workload Data, Government Document "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" | |||
| IMDS Data (All Aircraft) | The manhour summary provided by the Government is not consistent with the IMDS data for the backshop maintenance (143,446 hours different). | Will the Government stipulate which workload data is correct? | The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| RFP Workload Data, Government Document "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" | Workload data provided by the Government is intended to provide all solicitors with information to develop a solution to provide sufficient maintenance support to Nellis. Much of the workload data appears to be insufficient to maintain the numbers/type of aircraft at the OPTEMPO described by the Flying Hour Program data provided. Two examples are cited below. |
RFP Workload Data, "Workload Data 20190710.pdf"- Workload data provided indicates AGE Flight performed a total of 86.1 total hours in FY18.
"Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx"- Workload data provided indicates Wheel and Tire shop performed a total of 121.8 total hours in FY18 and zero hours in FY17. Will the Government validate that information provided accurately reflects the actual workload required to meet the PWS requirements for AGE?
| Will the Government validate that information provided accurately reflects the actual workload required to meet the PWS requirements for the Wheel and Tire backshop? | The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). | ||
| RFP Workload Data, Government Document "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" | RFP Workload Data, "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" | Under the Workcenter (Column A) labeled "STLO" - which we assume to be Low Observables (LO), the Government workload data increases from 39,282 hrs in 2016 to 71,806 hrs in 2017 (83% increase) and 102,422 hrs in 2018 (43% increase). |
| Will the Government confirm STLO is the Low Observables Workcenter and provide 2019 workload data for LO? Does the Government expect this increasing trend in workload to continue? And, will the Government provide a rationale for the increases from 2016-2018 and expectations/forecasts for FY21 through FY25? | F-22 Aircraft increased from 12 in CY16 to 17 in CY19. F-35 Aircraft increased from 10 in CY16 to 34 in CY19. See PWS Table 1 Projected Aircraft for aircraft projection CY21-CY25. Workload data for 2019 will be added. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| Section L. |
L-4.2.1, page 5, Program Management
RFP Workload Data, Government Document "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" Page 5 "Describe your integrated management approach to provide an organizational structure that consists of an appropriate leadership hierarchy, manning levels and skill sets by position, shop or function, and shift, assigned roles and responsibilities, lines of authority, and cohesive functional relationships to meet provided workload data and execute all PWS requirements."
Page 5 "Provide your communication approach with effective lines of communication, reporting, progress checkpoints, and interfaces between management, technical staff, subcontractors/teaming partners, and the Government to ensure continuity and mission success."
Page 6 "Provide your integrated approach for hiring, training, and retaining qualified management and technical personnel by job category/position." Workload data was provided by coded categories which appear to be workcenters; however, the definition of the codes/associated workcenters was not provided. The solicitation requires offerors to describe staffing levels by labor category and workcenter.
| Will the Government provide the associated work centers with the codes identifying functions/labor categories? | A Workcenter Listing document has been added. |
| RFP Workload Data, Government Document "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" |
Section C PWS 1.1, page 1, Mission
Section C PWS 1.2, page 1, Scope of Work PWS 1.1 (page 1): "The primary mission of the Nellis Aircraft Maintenance and Support Services program is to provide all backshop maintenance support for the 57 MXG, contractor-operated Aircraft Maintenance Units (AMU) and non-aircraft maintenance services in support of the 57 MXG."
PWS 1.2 (page 1): Scope of Work. "...operation of all aircraft maintenance backshop support for all assigned aircraft MDS..." The PWS states "The primary mission ... is to provide all backshop maintenance support..." and the scope of work includes "operation of all aircraft maintenance backshop support for all assigned aircraft MDS..."
The workload data provided does not appear to reflect the expected workload associated with supporting all aircraft.
| Will the Government provide backshop maintenance requirements for aircraft that are not assigned to Thunder and Viper AMUs? | The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
| RFP Workload Data, Government Document "Manhours Summary 2016-2018.xlsx" |
Section C PWS 3.8, page 43, Avionics PWS 3.8 Avionics. (page 43) "The contractor shall maintain avionics line replaceable units and electronic warfare pods, including support equipment IAW AFI 21-101. The contractor shall provide technical assistance to flightline personnel for avionics components and pods installed on the aircraft. The contractor shall perform troubleshooting and repair of on-aircraft fuel system indication malfunctions and phase workcards."
PWS 3.8.1.3 Hill AFB QL F-16 LRU. (page 44) "The contractor shall perform three level maintenance on all Hill AFB QL F-16 LRU of the same types supported for 57 MXG aircraft. T he contractor shall coordinate with the Hill QL office for all supply support. Hill QL office shall order and deliver all items necessary to return the LRU to a serviceable state. The contractor shall only perform maintenance on these assets. Projected workload is under 30 LRUs per year." Government provided workload data does not list any hours for the Avionics Backshop. However, the PWS 3.8 directs work requirements to include I-Level maintenance activities.
| Will the Government provide current workload data for the Avionics backshop? | Avionics workload data is provided using workcenter's IF15 and CATS. The IMDS and ALIS workload data is being revised and will be provided in a separate DoDSafe drop when complete (est. 23 Apr 2020). |
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