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This document contains a request for proposal (RFP) for aircrew training device and aircrew training aid services at Detachment 9 ACC TRSS Luke Air Force Base in Arizona. The United States Air Force Air Combat Command Acquisition Management Integration Center is seeking proposals to provide non-personal services, including operating and maintaining training equipment, supplying parts and materials, assisting with deliveries, and conducting maintenance and repairs. Offerors should submit proposals addressing technical approach, past performance, and pricing by the response date of July 22, 2022. The solicitation number is FA489022R0013, and the potential award value is $16.5 million over a five-year base period and five one-year options. The Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command is the contracting agency.
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ATD ATA Questions
| Company | Question Number | Reference | |||
| (CLIN, SOW, P-Spec, etc.) | Question / Comment | Answer | |||
| CTI | 001 | Sections+LM+ATA+ATD+(2+Jun).pdf, Appendix 1 to Section L, Subfactor A, Aspect 2, Item 2 | The reference for this includes PWS App 1, Para A1.1 - A1.1.5, however, the PWS only shows A1.1, and Tables A1.1 and A1.2. Should there be sections A1.1.1 through A1.1.5? | Updated Section M, 3.0 Evaluation Factors, 3.1 Factor I- Technical, Aspect 2, Item 2 as well as Technical Cross Reference Matrix to reflect correct paragraphs listed in PWS Appendix 1. It is only paragraphs A1.1 and A1.2. in Appendix 1, no additional paragraphs. | |
| CTI | 002 | Sections+LM+ATA+ATD+(2+Jun).pdf, Appendix 1 to Section L, 6.1B, 7.1 | Section L, 6.1B states “IAW FAR 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 19.705-2(d) and 19.708 (b)(ii), a Subcontracting Plan shall be submitted with the offeror’s proposal IAW Technical Subfactor C below. The RFP requirement for subcontracting is 20% of the total dollars of the effort.” |
Section L, 7.1 states “The evaluation of the offeror’s/joint venture present/past performance WILL NOT include the present/past performance of any subcontractor(s) even though they may perform major or critical aspects of this requirement.”
Major portions of this effort are mandated to be sub-contracted to meet SB requirements. This Full and Open competition does not restrict the amount of work sub-contracted as a Small Business Set Aside does. Other teams also plan to sub-contract major portions of the past performance to ensure we provide the most capable team to the government. To increase competition and to provide best value to the goverment, will the government change the requirement in 7.1 to allow the use of subcontractors past performance?
Allowing teams to showcase their teams past performance will increase competition for the government all-the-while it would allow offers to layout their full plan for performing the work in all volumes of their submission. It is reasonable to allow offerors to showcase their team's proven capabilities on very similar/like contracts. See updated Sections L&M. Section L, 7.1 now says "7.1 The offeror shall submit Present and Past Performance Information for itself and any joint venture member in accordance with the format contained in the “FACTS Sheet” (See Appendix II to Section L) and the following paragraphs. A total of four (4) FACTS sheets will be submitted for each offeror. Do not submit more than four FACTS sheets with Volume II. The evaluation of the offeror’s/joint venture present/past performance MAY include the present/past performance of any subcontractor(s) that may perform major or critical aspects of this requirement. The offeror’s/joint venture’s are allowed to submit four (4) total FACT sheets, with up to two (2) from any subcontractor that will be used to perform this requirement."
Updated FACT sheet verbiage to reflect updates.
Section M, Section titled "Subcontractors" now says "Subcontractors. The evaluation of the offeror’s/joint venture’s present/past performance WILL include the present/past performance of any subcontractor(s) as they may perform major or critical aspects of this requirement. No more than two (2) of the total four (4) provided FACT sheets may be for subcontractors. Any additional FACT sheets from subcontractors beyond two will not be evaluated. "
| CTI | 003 | Section M, 2.0 Source Selection Methodology: Section L, 5.5 and 9.1 | Section 2.0 Source Selection Methodology: "Any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between technical and price must be clearly explained in the price proposal." L, 5.5 Copies and Page Limits: The Price volume is for price only - technical information shall not be included in this volume." | |
| Technical information shall not be included in the price volume however any inconsistencies in price must be validated in the Price Volume. There is not a section within the Price Volume to provide the narrative, if needed. Where should we provide the narrative within the Price Volume? We are only given a Table in Section L, 9.1 as a possible location to put it. | Added to Section L, Paragraph 9.1 is the following statement: "Supporting data may be submitted in a format (such as a Word or Excel document) selected by the offeror, but must address the information requested in this paragraph. Include in the supporting price backup data section, any narrative needed to explain any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between technical and price as well as any other information to support price development the offeror believes to be necessary." | |||
| Vali | 004 | Solicitation / 37 of 57; Paragraph 252.204-7012 | Background: This DFARS clause regards Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. | |
| Question: Will the government confirm that the 2019 version of this clause is not intended to be the cited version? | Yes, this is the correct version. | |||
| Vali | 005 | Sections LM ATA ATD (2_Jun)/ 1 of 20; SPECIAL NOTICES TO OFFERORS | Background: The paragraph indicates that “A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on 8 Jun 22 via Zoom from 1100-1300 EST.”. A SAM.gov Notice posted on 5/13/2022 indicated that a pre-proposal conference would be held on Jun 8, 2022. | |
| Question: Since this virtual pre-proposal conference was not conducted as scheduled prior to the release of the solicitation, will the government consider extending the proposal response due date until 30 days following the completion of this “pre-proposal conference” and government issuance of Answers related to questions submitted at the conference? | No. Pre-Proposal conferences may be held after the solicitation has been released. | |||
| Vali | 006 | Sections LM ATA ATD / 7 of 20; Paragraph 7.1 | ||
| Background: The paragraph states that “The evaluation of the offeror’s/joint venture present/past performance WILL NOT include the present/past performance of any subcontractor(s) even though they may perform major or critical aspects of this requirement.” |
FAR 9.603 states that “The Government will recognize the integrity and validity of contractor team arrangements; provided, the arrangements are identified and company relationships are fully disclosed in an offer or, for arrangements entered into after submission of an offer, before the arrangement becomes effective.”
FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iii) states that “The evaluation should take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies, key personnel who have relevant experience, or subcontractors that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the instant acquisition.”
Additionally, 13 C.F.R. 125.2 (g) states “Capabilities, past performance, and experience. When an offer of a small business prime contractor includes a proposed team of small business subcontractors and specifically identifies the first-tier subcontractor(s) in the proposal, the head of the agency must consider the capabilities, past performance, and experience of each first tier subcontractor that is part of the team as the capabilities, past performance, and experience of the small business prime contractor if the capabilities, past performance, and experience of the small business prime does not independently demonstrate capabilities and past performance necessary for award. This regulation is limited and applies only when four factors are met: (1) the prospective prime contractor is a small business; (2) the prospective prime does not independently demonstrate the past performance “necessary for award; (3) the subcontractor is a first-tier subcontractor; and (4) the subcontractor is itself a small business.
Question: Will ACC AMIC/PKB comply with the SBA regulation requiring procuring agencies to consider subcontractors’ past performance when all four of the factors apply? See updated Sections L&M. Section L, 7.1 now says "7.1 The offeror shall submit Present and Past Performance Information for itself and any joint venture member in accordance with the format contained in the “FACTS Sheet” (See Appendix II to Section L) and the following paragraphs. A total of four (4) FACTS sheets will be submitted for each offeror. Do not submit more than four FACTS sheets with Volume II. The evaluation of the offeror’s/joint venture present/past performance MAY include the present/past performance of any subcontractor(s) that may perform major or critical aspects of this requirement. The offeror’s/joint venture’s are allowed to submit four (4) total FACT sheets, with up to two (2) from any subcontractor that will be used to perform this requirement."
Updated FACT sheet verbiage to reflect updates.
Section M, Section titled "Subcontractors" now says "Subcontractors. The evaluation of the offeror’s/joint venture’s present/past performance WILL include the present/past performance of any subcontractor(s) as they may perform major or critical aspects of this requirement. No more than two (2) of the total four (4) provided FACT sheets may be for subcontractors. Any additional FACT sheets from subcontractors beyond two will not be evaluated. "
| Vali | 007 | Sections LM ATA ATD / 5 of 20; Paragraph 6.1.B | Background: The paragraph indicates IAW FAR 52.219-8, 52.219-9, 19.705-2(d) and 19.708 (b)(ii), a Subcontracting Plan shall be submitted with the offeror’s proposal IAW Technical Subfactor C below. The RFP requirement for subcontracting is 20% of the total dollars of the effort. This is also addressed under Subfactor C:. | ||
| Question: Is this a requirement for Small Business as well as Large? | FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2021) does not apply to small business concerns; so, no, SBs do not need to comply with this part of the RFP. | ||||
| Vali | 008 | LM ATA ATD / 6 of 20; Paragraph G, Subfactor A: Aspect 2 Item 2) | Background: The paragraph indicates “Outline a detailed manning workload analysis/methodology that depicts the proposed labor categories, skill level, and number of personnel for both full and part time positions” | ||
| Question: Will the government clarify as the required manning is provided in the PWS? | Please refer to PWS Appendix 1, Workload, for the required and optional FTEs for this requirement. | ||||
| SDI | 009 | ATD/ATA PWS Version 0 31 May 2022, Appendix 3, DELIVERABLES. Para A3.1 | Para A3.1 specifies that the contractor will coordinate the format and content of each deliverable with the government’s COR (A3.1). Paras A3.2 and A3.2.1 specify that the Quality Control Plan and Phase-In/Phase-Out Plan will be delivered with the proposal. | ||
| Will the government specify the format and content of these Plans or allow the offeror to determine essential Plan details and presentation format within the proposal discussion? If the government provides the format and content, will the government consider allowing the offeror to include the deliverables as attachments to the technical proposal? | Please refer to PWS Para 4.7.1 for the Quality Control Plan and PWS para 4.10 for the Transition Plan. Coordinating the format and content of each deliverable with the government's COR refers to deliverables during contract. The QCP and Transition Plan pages count against the Technical Volume. | ||||
| SDI | 010 | Section LM ATA ATD (2 June) Price Backup Data | Para. 9.1 states supporting price backup data shall be provided in table format. The paragraph later states supporting data may be provided in a format selected by the offeror. Typically a cost narrative is provided to explain indirect rates, fringe development, productive hours used, etc. | ||
| Will the Government please clarify if it's acceptable to provide narrative content within the price volume to support all aspects of our price development? This would of course be in addition to a cost workbook to show dollar amounts by CLIN of labor. If not acceptable, please clarify the Governments intent for "table format". | Added to Section L, Paragraph 9.1 is the following statement: "Supporting data may be submitted in a format (such as a Word or Excel document) selected by the offeror, but must address the information requested in this paragraph. Include in the supporting price backup data section, any narrative needed to explain any inconsistency, whether real or apparent, between technical and price as well as any other information to support price development the offeror believes to be necessary." | ||||
| SDI | 011 | Section LM ATA ATD (2 June) L.6.1B & G Subfactor C - Subcontracting Plan | Confusion exists when interpreting Para. 6.1.B and the subsequent Para. G. Subfactor C. Aspect 1. Paragraph 6.1.B references the subcontracting plan as an element within the Technical Contents of Volume I Technical. Paragrah G clearly shows Subfactor C. Aspect 1 is the Small Business Participation Plan - which is clearly not included in the 25 page limit for Volume 1. | ||
| Will the Government please clarify Section 6.1.B "Technical Contents" and what is necessary to maintain compliance since the Subcontracting plan will be contained within Subfactor C of the Technial Volume? | Subcontracting Plan will be included as an attachment within the Technical Volume and will not count against the page count. | ||||
| SDI | 012 | Section LM ATA ATD (2 June) L.5.7.1 Executive Summary and Exceptions | This section refers to exceptions to the RFP and states if no exceptions are taken, a statement to this effect is required at the front of each proposal volume in the Executive Summary. Only L.6.1.E refers to an Executive summary which is only contained within Volume I. No other volumes contain instructions for an Executive Summary. | ||
| Does the Government require an Executive Summary within Volume II & III of the proposal? If not, where does the Government desire Exceptions, or a statement that no exceptions are taken, within Volumes II & III? | Updated section L, Paragraph 5.7.1 to say "5.7.1 If the offeror takes no exception to any of the stated requirements in the solicitation, a statement to this effect is required at the front of Volume I – Technical in the Executive Summary." | ||||
| SDI | 013 | Section LM ATA ATD (2 June) M.3.1. Subfactor A. Aspect 2. Item 2 - PWS Appendix Reference | Item 2 references Appendix 1, Para. A1.1 though A1.1.5. Page 36 of the PWS contains Appendix 1, but only includes Table A1.1 and A1.2. We note the previous draft had each option labor category in separate tables. | ||
| Will the Government please confirm tables A1.3 through A1.1.5 are not missing? | Updated Section M, 3.0 Evaluation Factors, 3.1 Factor I- Technical, Aspect 2, Item 2 as well as Technical Cross Reference Matrix to reflect correct paragraphs listed in PWS Appendix 1. It is only paragraphs A1.1 and A1.2. in Appendix 1, no additional paragraphs. | ||||
| SDI | 014 | Section LM ATA ATD (2 June) FACTS Sheets | Numbering withing the FACTS Sheet is inconsistent going from Para. G to J then back to G followed by H. | ||
| Does the Government desire FACTS sheets be lettered sequentially or maintain the Governments provided format? | Updated FACTS sheet numbering. | ||||
| SDI | 015 | Section LM ATA ATD (2 June) L.4.3 - Agents | The second bullet of Para. 4.3 references that proposals signed by "Agents" shall be accompanied by evidence of that agents authority. Will the Government please clarify what an "Agent" is considered? Shall we assume an agent is a third party designee of the offeror? Please clarify. | An agent is someone who is legally allowed to bind the company when signing a contract. | |
| SDI | 016 | DD 254 | Dates and Contract numbers within the Draft DD 254 appear incorrect. Does the Government wish to update these prior to proposal submission? | No. The DD254 is a draft and the date and contract number will be updated in the finalized copy. | |
| SDI | 017 | General Formatting Question | Will the Government allow reduced font size in headers and footers? | No. Please follow all prescribed font sizes listed in Section L. | |
| First Light JV | 018 | Sec L & M; para 5.3 and 6.1 | Comprehensive QCP and Transition Plan can be large. Since the RFP notes these plans will be submitted as part of the RFP Technical volume, request the USG confirm if these documents can be presetned as attachments to the Technical volume and not count against proposal page count. | No. The QCP and Transition Plan pages count against the Technical Volume. | |
| First Light JV | 019 | PWS; para 4.7.1 and 4.10 | Comprehensive QCP and Transition Plan can be large. Since the RFP notes these plans will be submitted as part of the RFP Technical volume, request the USG confirm if these documents can be presetned as attachments to the Technical volume and not count against proposal page count. | No. The QCP and Transition Plan pages count against the Technical Volume. | |
| First Light JV | 020 | PWS; Appendix 1 | Table A1.1 appears to present a directed manning solution for the solicitation's requirements. Request the USG confirm this indication and if no, provide additional information regarding annual workload requirements by training device suported to allow offerors the ability to fully assess the manpower requirements. | This is a Firm-Fixed Price Level of Effort requirement. This means that the Government is asking the offeror to provide a proposal which provides a price for the FTEs the Government has prescribed in PWS, Appendix 1, Workload. Please provide an offor based off the FTEs given in Appendix 1. | |
| First Light JV | 021 | PWS; para. 4.3 | A Strike Mitigation Plan is required but the USG only provided a DOL WD for the labor category and wage determinations. Have the incumbent personnel become an organized labor force covered by a CBA. If yes, please provide the recognized CBA for the work force. If no, does the USG have information that the work force has requested a recognition certification via an DOL monitored vote. If this is yes, when is that vote projected to occur? | See PWS para A3.2.2.1. Strike Mitigation Plan (if required). There is no CBA currently so a SMP is not required with this proposal. | |
| First Light JV | 022 | General; Solicitation | The USG presents an expectation to accomplish this labor via an FFP-LOE contruct. Please confirm if the following DOL-related work statuses will be authorized as billable hours on the program; Federal holidays, sick time, vacation time | PWS lists federal holidays observed on this contract... all labor hours should be included in your proposal on the FFP LOE CLIN and should be in accordance with your payroll system. | |
| First Light JV | 023 | PWS; Appendix 1 | The USG presents a labor position as Computer Specialist in the referenced section but this labor category does not exist in the DOL WD provided. Request the USG provide a job description or listing of key position skill requirements to allow all offerors the ability to align their proposals to the approriate DOL WD labor category. | Please refer to FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014) in the solictation for the respective computer specialist DOL WD position. Section 4.2 also refers to the job descriptions. | |
| First Light JV | 024 | DOL Wage Det.; Vacation | The DOL WD provides vacation requirements based on length of service on the program. Request the USG provide service dates of incumbent personnel (names redacted) so offerors can properly determine the productive man year data for each labor category | The government does not currently possess this information. Ref FAR 52.222-41(n), the government will provide this data to the successor contractor, but has no authority to compel the incumbent to release such data outside of the reference. No request for equitable adjustment will be entertained after award based on this data, therefore offerors are cautioned and advised to us their best judgment in composing their proposal. | |
| First Light JV | 025 | Pricing; Template | Will the USG be providing a solicitation standard pricing template for all offerors to ustilize during proposal subbmission? | Please refer to Section L, Paragraphs 8.1 , 8.2., and 9.1 for what to provide in regards to pricing. | |
| First Light JV | 026 | Pricing; Travel and Commodities | Will the USG be providing a standarized "plug" number for all offerors to utilize on their pricing data. | Yes. Reference Section L, Paragraph 8.1: "Offerors shall insert a Government provided “not to exceed” amount for reimbursable expenses on Cost Reimbursable CLINs for Travel/Overtime ($150,000.00) and Commodities/Services ($200,000.00)." | |
| ACE | 027 | General; Solicitation | Clarification requested on whether this effort is a Small Business Set-aside or not. | This is not a small business set-aside. | |
| DRG | 028 | Section L, 5.3 | Please clarify what the govt considers normal proportional spacing. Is that single spacing with double space between paragraphs? | The Government does not have a preferred spacing between lines other than it shall not be less than single spaced. This guidance hopes to prevent proposals from being edited in such as way that spaces between words and lines are smaller than the standard spacing in an attempt to include more words on a page. | |
| DRG | 029 | Section L, 5.3 | Para. 5.3, under What Counts as a Page, it states "Page numbering shall be in sequential order (i.e., 1 thorugh 25). Do not number each section of the proposal volume separately." Please clarify if TOC, glossary are to be numbered the same as the rest of the volume. | TOC and glossary to not count towards page count. If offeror chooses to include them in the numbering of the entire volume instead of not numbering those pages, the volume shall start with 1 on the first page of numbering and end with the final number. This guidance hopes to prevent proposals from number a section starting with the number 1 and then numbering the next section also starting with the number 1. | |
| DRG | 030 | Section L, Appendix 2 | Please confirm that "BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EFFORT" should be labeled H instead of J, that "RELEVANCY TABLE" should be labled I instead of G and that "SUBCONTRACTING PLAN COMPLIANCE" should be labeled J instead of H. | Updated FACTS sheet numbering. | |
| DRG | 031 | Section L - 5.3; 5.5; 6.1, G, Subfactor A, Aspect 1, Item 1 | Please clarify if the organization chart (which the solicitation states is not to be included in the page count) to be submitted as an attachment or within the body of the proposal. | It can be submitted as either. | |
| DRG | 032 | Section L, 5.7.1 | Please clarify if an Executive Summary is supposed to be in the front of each proposal volume or just the Technical Volume to summarize the offeror's proposed approach to the ATD/ATA services effort. | An executive summary should be in front of each volume: technical, past performance, and price. | |
| DRG | 033 | PWS, Appendix 1 | In para. 3.1 Factor 1 - technical, Subfactor A, Aspect 2, Item 2, it states, "IAW PWS Appendix 1, para A1.1 through A1.1.5." Please clarify if "A.1.1.5" should be "A1.2" | Updated Section M, 3.0 Evaluation Factors, 3.1 Factor I- Technical, Aspect 2, Item 2 as well as Technical Cross Reference Matrix to reflect correct paragraphs listed in PWS Appendix 1. It is only paragraphs A1.1 and A1.2. in Appendix 1, no additional paragraphs. | |
| Infinitas | 034 | PPC Question | HOW CAN A LARGE BUSINESS GO AFTER THIS CONTRACT WITH A CEILING OF 16.5 MIL NAICS CODE | NAICS Size code standards only apply to Small Businesses | |
| A2M | 035 | PPC Question | Is there a CBA? | There is no CBA. | |
| Tybram | 036 | PPC Question | What is FAR reference for tech position salary ranges? | The Government believes this question is in reference to the clause mentioned during the PPC, which states the DOL WD equivalent positions. If that is the correct interpreation of this question, please see FAR 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014) in the solictation | |
| SDI | 037 | PWS Table A1.2 | While developing our pricing response for the ATD/ATA RFP, we noticed Table A1.2 below contains a requirement for optional manning. The CLIN structure contains option CLINS for all labor categories with the exception of the Supply Technician. Does the Government intend to modify the CLIN structure to account for the Supply Technician? Along this same topic, the below table also requests each FTE priced separately. We do intend to provide a per labor category price, but do you expect to see the total for both (2) FTE on all Optional Manning CLINS with the exception of the Supply Technician? Just looking for clarification. | The solicitation has been updated to include the optional CLINs each year of the contract for the supply technician. | |
| DRG | 038 | 3.2.6.2.1, 3.2.6.2.2 | Will the Government provide a list of required PPE to be provided and subsequently replenished by the service provider? | PWS section 3.2.6.2.3 provides a list of personal protective equipment. | |
| DRG | 039 | 3.2.10.1.1 | Will the Government provide more details on the support and services provided to base organizations (and service provider) for collection, clean-up, transportation, and disposal of hazardous material so that the service provider can better understand it's responsibilities for clean-up and disposal? | The Service Provider responsibility is to assist the Government with cleaning up and disposal in according with Luke AFB hazardous environmental clean-up procedures. | |
| DRG | 040 | 3.2.11.2.3 | Can the Government provide examples of when the service provider will be expected to assist the Government in facility/equipment maintenance and repairs? | Routine maintanence based on the equipment usage/requirement maintanence. | |
| DRG | 041 | 4.10.2 | Does the current contractor have the same responsibility to train all new hires for the next contract during the phase-in period for the new service provider? | Yes, current contractor is responsible for training all personnel hired during phase-in period. (current PWS 4.11.2) | |
| DRG | 042 | 1.3.4 | If services and costs are identified through the development of a service delivery approach with the customer that do not fall within the current cost structure, will these be approached through an ECP/CCP process or will all service delivery approaches be limited to the cost structure and CLINs already included in the solicitation? | All service delivery approaches are limited to the cost structure and CLINs already included in the solicitation. |
| DRG | 043 | 1.4 | Will the Government provide an inventory of the Government furnished manufacturing equipment that the service provider will have access to and use of? | Yes, during the joint inventory as per PWS 3.3.1. |
| DRG | 044 | 3.1.4 | Will the Government provide tax exemption documentation to the service provider to be used for procurement purposes? | Yes |
| DRG | 045 | 3.1.4 | Will shipping costs be accepted as costs assumed by the Government under the Commodities CLINs? | The Government will review all invoice and receipts submitted for reimbursement based off the approve contractor quote submitted. |
| DRG | 046 | 3.3.5 | Will the Government provide more details as to how much area is expected to be maintained in accordance with the GFF and Grounds Maintenance section 3.3.5 so that the service provider can better understand its responsibilities for janitorial and landscaping services? | Area is appoximately 54,000 sq ft. See PWS 3.3.5 for what items are expected to be performed in regards to grounds maintenance. |
| DRG | 047 | 1.3.10, 1.3.10.1-6 | Will the government specify how much assistance with delivery is required? Are these sections meant to encompass a "turnkey" solution on ATD/ATA packing, crating, transport/shipping, delivery and installation? Or will the service providers role in these activities be supplemental to the Government or other service providers? | The Service Provider coordinating delivery schedule with customer will determine how much assistance is required (PWS 1.3.10.1). Sections provide guidance on delivery, if an issue occurs, all concern parties will work together for a subtle solution. |
| DRG | 048 | 1.4 | Is the approval process for Service Provider manufacture parts determined per customer requirments or per the contract? Can the government provide the approval process for the Supplier Manufacture of parts? | Per customer requirement. The approval process for manufacturer of parts will be provided upon award. |
| DRG | 049 | 1.4 | Are schedule or other factors besides cost taken into account when determining if a part should be purchased or manufactured by the Service Provider? | Yes |
| DRG | 050 | 1.8 | Will the government assist with work authorizations/visas for Supplier personnel who need to travel to an overseas location? Is this contract covered under SOFA? | Governement will assist work authorizations/visas. Once overseas work is authorized, the offeror will need to check https://www.state.gov/subjects/status-of-forces-agreement/ to check the SOFA agreements that may apply. |
| DRG | 051 | 4.8.2 | For locations that are only temporarily supported by supplier personnel will a Security Manager need to be identified? | No, the Security Manager is only required at Luke AFB. |
| DRG | 052 | 4.10.2 | Who will be responsible for the costs associated with training for incoming contractor personnel? In the event damage to GFE occurs during this training, would it be the current contractor or follow on contractor who is responsible? | Not sure what cost is assoicated with OJT (On job training). In the evernt damage occurs, once neglect is determinded, that party will be responsible for repair cost. |
| DRG | 053 | Appendix 3 | Will the deliverables receive coresponding data item descriptions? | There are no CDRLs and deliverables/formats are identified in the PWS. |
| CTI | 054 | FACTS Sheet | The FACTS Sheet section lettering goes from G to J to G again. We believe this was highlighted during industry day, but wanted to make sure it was captured. | Updated FACTS sheet numbering. |
| CTI | 055 | FACTS Sheet, Section J. and Section G. | J. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF EFFORT: |
a. As a part of this narrative description, highlight portions considered most relevant to the current acquisition; addressing how and to what extent the proposed effort relates to the program identified in B. above. To supplement the data provided in response to this paragraph, complete the following regarding relevancy of the effort identified in paragraph B to the proposed effort. This is limited to two pages beyond the page limitation of the FACTS sheet information.
G. RELEVANCY TABLE: (Complete with each effort submitted for evaluation)
a. This table will assist the CO in evaluating the relevancy of the proposed effort to the instant requirement fill in instant requirement. Offeror/joint venture member shall only complete column three. Offeror’s/joint venture member’s answers are applicable only to the effort identified in paragraph B above, not the offeror’s/joint venture member’s proposed solutions to the effort being solicited for. If additional space is needed, please attach a separate sheet to your response (limited to two pages). Please be as specific as possible with the fill-in information provided.
| Please confirm that Section J and Section G both have two pages allotted for further details for a combined total of four additional pages? | Correct. | ||||
| CTI | 056 | FACTS Sheet, Section G. Relevancy Table | Under the Category heading, 8. Program Phase - what does Program Phase refer to? | Program Phase refers to the different stage in which a program the contractor worked on was in while the contractor worked within/on the program. For example, a contractor may report they worked on the F-35 program; however, that work could have been either pre-production R&D work or post-production sustainment work. Please identify what phase the program was in for this category. | |
| Vali | 057 | Solicitation, L&M / PWS, All | Background: Not all contractors have access to the manuals and publications referenced in the solicitation. | ||
| Question: Will the government establish a bidder’s library? | If a contractor is unable to access a manual or publication, the offeror may contact the government and a digital copy or link to a digital copy will be proivded. | ||||
| Vali | 058 | LM ATA ATD / 6 of 20 / Paragraph G, Subfactor A: Aspect 2 Item 2) | Background: The paragraph indicates “Outline a detailed manning workload analysis/methodology that depicts the proposed labor categories, skill level, and number of personnel for both full and part time positions” | ||
| Question: Will the government skill level for these position as only the labor categories are provided? | No. Offeror is allowed to propose skill levels that meet the labor category requirements. | ||||
| Vali | 059 | Solicitation L&M / Paragraph 7.0 and Appendix 1 to Section L | |||
| Background: Appendix 1 to section L includes instructions and reference data. |
Question: Are bidders allowed to edit the form to streamline our response? The instructions do not allow for ease of reading.
Yes.
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