GOV RSP - FA489022R0051 9AF(AFCENT) GPMS RFP SITE VISIT QUESTION (13Apr23).pdf

FA489022R0051 9AF (AFCENT) GPMS DRAFT RFP

INDUSTRY SITE VISIT QUESTIONS/FEEDBACK

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Item No.

Proprietary Y/N

Draft RFP Ref / Site Visit

Industry Questions/Comment Government Response

1 N L-8 Many companies are structured with multiple divisions or multiple legal entities that individually perform Prime Contracts but fall under a broader corporate umbrella. Recognizing such corporate structures exist across the industry, the procurement rules and numerous GAO decisions have made clear that procuring agencies may evaluate and credit an offeror with the past performance and corporate experience of affiliate companies where the offeror’s proposal demonstrates that the resources of the affiliate (e.g., workforce, management, facilities, or other resources) will be meaningfully contributed to contract performance. See Decision File B- 418486; B-418486.2; B-418486.3 (Inquiries, Inc., May 27, 2020), where the GAO states, “An agency properly may attribute the experience or past performance of a parent or affiliated company to an offeror where the firm’s proposal demonstrates that the resources of the parent or affiliate will affect the performance of the offeror…The relevant consideration is whether the resources of the parent or affiliated company--its workforce, management, facilities or other resources--will be provided or relied upon for contract performance such that the parent or affiliate will have meaningful involvement in contract performance.”

Would the Government please confirm that the offeror may cite the prime contract past performance and experience of an affiliate company so long as the offeror demonstrates how the resources of the affiliate will meaningfully contribute to the performance of the opportunity?

The Government revised RFP Sections L-8.1.1 and L-8.1.2 to address affiliate companies and past performance.

2 N Sec L Atch 4 GPMS AFCENT Pricing Template (Draft RFP) & Sect L Instructions to Offerors

(DRAFT)

X001 PM tab – This CLIN is marked at FFP and the worksheet asks for Offerors to provide a burdened rate (which would include fee/profit), then it requests fee/profit be broken out in its own row. Then a value for ODCs is requested.

L-9.2.1 FFP CLINs, this reads that the burdened labor rates should include “all burdens, e.g., G&A, overhead, fringe, profit, fee, etc., for each labor category for work as described in the PWS.”

Since this is FFP and the fee is in the burdened rate and normally would be included in the ODC costs, what is the expectation for the profit row?

For this FFP CLIN, do not include the profit in your fully burdened rate. Identify the profit rate after the sub-total.

The template and Section L have been revised.

Section L-9.2.1 now states, “In the price template, add the profit rate once the subtotal has been calculated.”

3 N Sec L Atch 4 GPMS AFCENT Pricing Template (Draft RFP) & Sect L Instructions to Offerors

(DRAFT)

X012 Facilities Maint Labor – This CLIN is marked at FFP and the worksheet asks for Offerors to provide a burdened rate (which would include fee/profit), then it requests fee/profit be broken out in its own row. Then a value for ODCs is requested.

L-9.2.1 FFP CLINs, this reads that the burdened labor rates should include “all burdens, e.g., G&A, overhead, fringe, profit, fee, etc., for each labor category for work as described in the PWS.”

Since this is FFP and the fee is in the burdened rate and normally would be included in the ODC costs, what is the expectation for the profit row?

For this FFP CLIN, do not include the profit in your fully burdened rate. Identify the profit rate after the sub-total.

The template and Section L have been revised.

Section L-9.2.1 now states, “In the price template, add the profit rate once the subtotal has been calculated.”

4 N Sec L Atch 4 GPMS AFCENT Pricing Template (Draft RFP)

Instructions tab - #7, please confirm that Offerors are allowed to rearrange the rows on the CPFF tabs to allow for their unique accounting system methodology in building costs. Adding and removing Indirect Cost rows as needed.

Offerors are allowed to add/remove Indirect Cost rows, as needed.

5 N Sect L Instructions to Offerors (DRAFT)

L-5.4.1 & L-5.4.2. Please confirm that Offerors are not to adjust formatting for the Atch 4 GPMS AFCENT Pricing Template (Draft RFP) with the

The Pricing Template formatting may be adjusted. However, the Offeror is to follow Section L instructions.

exception of including a footer with Company name, proprietary statement and submission date.

6 N Sect L Instructions to Offerors (DRAFT)

L-9.1, please confirm that Offerors are not to submit pricing in the Section B, instead they are to complete the Atch 4 GPMS AFCENT Pricing Template.

That is correct. Offerors are to submit pricing in Atch 4 GPMS AFCENT Pricing Template.

7 N Site Visit Al Udeid At the time of the site visit, some of the Contractor maintained, or operated buildings were not on prime power at Al Udeid.

Will the Government provide a list of buildings on prime power and / or what buildings are not? For those buildings that are not on prime power, will the generators be Government Furnished?

Same as #110 below.

This was a misstatement/misunderstanding during the site visit.

The warehouses are on prime power; however, the HVAC units that were added to enable maintenance operations are on generator power. New Government provided generators have arrived and are to be installed.

8 N Site Visit Will the Government provide an updated list of buildings that are the Contractor’s responsibility?

Appendix J will be provided with the final

RFP.

9 N Site Visit If the Government is not able to assume the lease for the Abu Dhabi warehouses prior to the RFP release, will the Government provide the lease terms of the current lease?

A plug number will be used for the Abu Dhabi warehouses lease. If the lease has to be negotiated by the awardee, the information will be provided during transition.

10 N Site Visit Will the Government provide the lease terms for the current lease at the Salalah Port?

A plug number will be used for the Salalah Port lease in CLIN 5; the lease is with the Salalah Port Authority and must be re-negotiated by the awardee during Transition.

11 N Site Visit We are under the assumption Al Jaber does not have prime power and all Contractor maintained and operated buildings will be on generator power.

Will the generators be Government furnished?

Will the Government provide a list of buildings not on prime power?

The Government is unable to answer this question at this time on when power will be restored and who will be responsible for the generators. As of now, no buildings are on prime power. However, for purposes of the solicitation, Offerors may assume that prime power will be restored prior to contract performance start.

12 N PWS, 2.2.1.1 Key Personnel. Question: Will the Government provide Appendix N for the designated personnel?

An initial Appendix N will be provided with the solicitation which will include Key Positions specifically identified in the PWS.

Offerors will update with additional contractor-proposed Key Positions based on their technical approach.

13 N PWS 2.2.1.7.1. Evacuation Plan

For sites without deployed forces, the contractor shall establish an evacuation plan.

Question: Will the Government provide a list of projected sites without deployed forces so the contractor can establish how many site-specific evacuation plans will be required?

There are currently no deployed forces at Al Jaber, Thumrait, Masirah, and Abu Dhabi Warehouses; however, the requirement for an evacuation plan is specific to each location and should also consider both host unit (U.S.) and host nation requirements.

14 N PWS 2.2.1.9.1. Deployable Teams Plan

"The contractor shall outline a plan to simultaneously deploy up to three mobile teams to three geographically separate locations for the bed down of forces when required. The contractor deployed shall be prepared with applicable passports to allow for travel to the prescribed location as directed by 9AF (USAFCENT)."

Question: Will the Government provide the estimated timelines for each deployment (e.g., 7 days, 30 days, etc.)?

The timeline is estimated at 7-30 days depending on the tasks needed and arrival time of the USAF unit arrival to assume the task.

15 N PWS 2.2.1.9.1. Deployable Teams Plan

"The contractor shall outline a plan to simultaneously deploy up to three mobile teams to three geographically separate locations for the bed down of forces when required. The contractor deployed shall be prepared with applicable passports to allow for travel to the prescribed location as directed by 9AF (USAFCENT)."

Question: Will the Government provide the estimated number of team deployments annually?

Be prepared to deploy up to 3 teams annually if a contingency requirement dictates.

16 N PWS 2.3.6.3. MRAP FOV

and JLTV Certified Welder

"The certified welder (U.S. Citizen) shall be certified to accomplish the welding requirements listed in para.3.6.9.8." Paragraph 3.6.9.8 is not in the PWS. Welding requirements are under 3.6.13.

Welding Requirements.

The referenced paragraph is now 3.6.16.

Question: Will the Government confirm that para

3.6.13 is the correct reference?

17 N PWS 2.3.6.4. MRAP FOV

and JLTV Certified Weld Inspector

Question: Is the equipment for certifying welds Government-furnished or Contractor-furnished?

Government-furnished.

18 N PWS 3.4.1.4. FHE Filter Elements Tracking and Storage

"The contractor shall store and requisition filter/coalesce elements."

Question: Will the Government provide an all-inclusive list of filters by types and model numbers so the contractor can accurately estimate the required workload for this effort?

WRM Funds the Filter Elements/Coalescer and can provide specific data once contract is awarded. For Planning purposes. There are 7 Different NSNs and approximately 1,500 total elements.

19 N PWS 3.4.1.4. FHE Filter Elements Tracking and Storage

"Store filter/coalescer elements in a dry, secured area that is out of direct sunlight. It is recommended that elements be stored in a climatically controlled environment when possible."

Question: Will the Government conform if the contractor is responsible for the electricity costs for the climate-controlled environment or will this cost be reimbursable?

All base utilities are paid for by the Government.

20 N PWS 3.4.1.4. FHE Filter Elements Tracking and Storage

"Elements that exceed manufacturer recommended shelf life, or five years, should not be used and should be disposed in accordance with local procedures."

Question: Who is responsible for the disposal costs - the Government or the contractor?

There is no cost to dispose of material and equipment using Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services (DLA-DS). Once the elements have exceeded their shelf life or 5-years, the disposition paperwork will be submitted for approval and then the items will be turn into DLA-DS once the paperwork is approved.

21 N PWS 3.4.1.6. R12 and R11 with Hydrant Servicing Module (HSM)

"These vehicles will require host coordination to access R12 test stands hydrant pump house/Fill Stand areas."

Question: Who is responsible for the coordination

- the Government or the contractor? If the contractor, has there historically been any delays by the Host Nation that would put the contractor at

Government to Government Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) covers these requirements.

Contractor will coordinate locally for support.

Historically, there have been no delays reported fulfilling this requirement.

risk of not being able to complete this task on time?

22 N PWS 3.6.13.2. Welding Equipment

"The contractor shall ensure that all welding equipment is certified and calibrated as prescribed by AWS standards."

Question: Is the welding equipment Government-furnished or contractor-furnished?

Government-furnished.

See response for #16.

23 N PWS 4.2.5.5. Container Repairs

"Containers that have been deemed un-repairable or Beyond Economical Repair (BER) by a certified container inspector shall be categorized as “Unserviceable” and reported as such in JCM."

Question: Is the Certified Container Inspector a Government representative, contractor-provided person, or a third-party independent inspector?

The Certified Container Inspector is contractor-provided. Initial and refresher training is required and is available on-line.

24 N PWS 4.4.1. Fuel "The contractor shall provide and maintain a quality supply of ground fuel for vehicles, equipment, and continuous site operations IAW AFI 23-201 and TO 42B-1-1."

Question: Will the Government provide the historical amounts of fuel provided over the last three years?

Yes: (all numbers are in US Gallons) 2022 Diesel 123K / MOGAS 4.7K / JP8 18K 2021 Diesel 122K / MOGAS 5.6K / JP8 10.6K 2020 Diesel 288K / MOGAS 8.5K / JP8 79.1K

25 N PWS 4.4.6.2. Jet Fuel Usage "Jet fuel issue will be charged to the Government DoDAAC. Since RAFO does not participate in the Return to Bulk (RTB) program, waste fuel will be disposed of commercially off-base and invoiced as a distinct CLIN X005 expense."

Question: Is there currently Government approved disposal sites for the contractors use?

No, the fuel will be disposed as waste fuel and a commercial off-base vendor will need to be coordinated for disposal.

26 N PWS 3.8.

Expeditionary/Contingency Medical Materiel (ECMM) and PWS 3.8.1.14

Paras 3.8.1.4 and 3.8.1.14 reference "the contractor is responsible for maintaining a flexible staffing solution…" This is the only Operations and Maintenance functional area that uses such language.

Flexible staffing solution means that:

-if WRM is tasked the contractor may be asked to “adjust” work schedule in order to get shipment out. This may mean working outside identified the normal work schedule.

Question: Will the Government clarify the meaning of "flexible staffing solution"?

-if WRM is moved to another location it could mean that the contractor needs to move personnel to manage WRM assemblages at new site.

27 N PWS 3.8.1.4.1. Personnel Staffing

PWS 3.8.1.4.1. Personnel Staffing provides very specific minimum for fill rates, turnover, and states that "workforce must have Security Clearances along with HN requirements."

Question: Will the Government clarify this requirement?

All positions requiring clearances or Tier 1 investigations are identified in PWS Section D Para 2.3.1 Table 1.

28 N PWS 3.8.1.11. Medical Material Information Systems

(MMIS)

PWS 3.8.1.11. Medical Material Information Systems (MMIS) refers to the Theater Enterprise- Wide Logistics System (TEWLS) for maintaining Class VIII inventories. However, TEWLS is not listed in PWS 2.5. USAF/DoD Systems as an application to manage AF resources.

Question: Will the Government clarify the requirement?

TEWLS will be used for research only and does have the capability to manage inventory.

TEWLS is the system used by the ARMY logistics, who supports the AOR. However, the Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support (DMLSS) system is the main system of record and the contractor will not be required to manage an inventory in TEWLS, only DMLSS.

29 N PWS 3.8.1.15.1. Medical Maintenance

PWS 3.8.1.15.1. Medical Maintenance refers to using "a gov’t approved purchasing system for procuring items not procurable via ALLEN and ecommerce sources." This is the only reference to

ALLEN.

Question: Can the Government provide additional context to this requirement?

ALLEN stands for Automated Lifecycle Logistics Equipment Request. It is an application available through the Medlog (medlog.us.af.mil) website.

- It’s designed to provide a method to submit service requests through the Air Force Medical Logistics website.

- The application provides the ability to generate and edit service request, track routing of the request, manage the service request funding by method of purchase (Government purchase card or electronic catalog), track equipment service and shipping cost, and manage user access into the application.

-ALLEN is mentioned in TO 13C7-34-2-1

30 N PWS 3.9.3.2 PWS 3.9.3.2 states that "The contractor shall provide monthly Appendix B, Deliverable 34, Munitions MMHE and SE Service Summary

Now Deliverable #36; it is due monthly.

Report, by the 7th day each month." However, Appendix B Atch 3.1-1 states the report is Weekly / NLT COB Wednesday.

Question: Will the Government clarify this requirement?

31 N Appendix B Atch 3.1-1 Appendix B Atch 3.1-1 Deliverable 15 Safety Mishap Notification and Deliverable 50 Safety Mishap Notification appear to be the same reports.

Question: Will the Government clarify this requirement?

Now Deliverable #54 (redundancy was an error).

32 N PWS 3.2. Operations Liaison "The contractor shall provide a liaison in proximity to 9AF(AFCENT)/A4 Detachment 6 at Al Udeid AB, Qatar. During heightened hostilities, an Ops Liaison shall be available 24/7 when directed by the 9AF(AFCENT)/A4 and/or WRMO. This office shall serve as the main focal point for the 9AF(AFCENT)/A4 (AUAB) to direct contractor in carrying out classified operations."

Question: Will the Government provide the duration and number events for heighten hostilities?

The Government is unable to predict heightened hostilities. Time of heightened hostility (if needed) for WRM support is unknown, so the Government cannot provide the requested information or a plug number.

33 N PWS 5.8. Deployable Teams "The contractor shall be prepared to, when tasked, simultaneously deploy up to three mobile teams to three geographically separate locations with equipment and personnel to establish initial billeting, hygiene, and latrine capabilities for the first 250 to 350 personnel."

Question: Will the Government provide the duration of each deployment?

The timeline is estimated at 7-30 days depending on the tasks needed and arrival time of the USAF unit arrival to assume the task.

34 N PWS 5.9. USN Ordnance Contingencies and Exercises (Al Udeid AB)

"USNAVCENT shall notify the contractor in advance of any ‘after hours’ (as defined by the contractor’s duty hours) support requirements in order to best meet tasking to deliver weapons shipments to/from the flightline. In the event that a

This information is not available and has not been tracked historically.

Squadron deploys temporarily into Al Udeid AB, it is assumed that the Squadron would deploy a full complement of ordnance personnel to assume all ordnance responsibilities. For recurring, routine exercises (approx. 1-2 per year), CTF 57 shall provide as much advanced coordination notice as possible to 9AF(AFCENT)/A4XP and AMIC, who in-turn will notify the contractor (typically NLT 30 days prior to STARTEX), to include the limited support required. The deploying unit shall provide the contractor a delivery schedule of assets to the flightline at least 72 hours in advance."

Question: Will the Government provide the duration of each event?

35 N PWS 6.2.1.5. Custodial Services

The contractor shall provide custodial services to maintain US-owned and occupied facilities so that the facilities are clean and tidy."

Question: Will the government provide a frequency schedule (1 daily, 2 daily weekly etc.)?

The Government will not provide a frequency schedule. This is a performance-based contract. The Government’s requirement is that the facilities are to be kept clean and tidy.

The COR will not be checking whether a cleaning schedule is met. They will only inspect whether the facility is clean and tidy.

Please base your frequency on the methodology you propose for accomplishing this goal based on the function and occupancy of the facility.

36 N PWS 6.1.1.1.2 "The contractor shall provide all scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance and repair; custodial services; refuse collection and disposal; grounds maintenance and pest control for all US-owned or occupied facilities listed in Appendix J."

Question: Will the Government provide the pest control guidelines for each location? Will each site require a local/state/country license?

The Government will not provide that information. This is a performance-based contract. Each Offerors’ approach for pest control will be based on your established methodology and adjust as necessary to meet the PWS and host nation requirements. The Government has no knowledge of current required licenses, but this can change over time.

37 N PWS 6.1.1.1.2 "The contractor shall provide all scheduled/ unscheduled maintenance and repair; custodial services; refuse collection and disposal; grounds

The Government will not provide that information. It is up to each Offeror to identify applicable locations for each site and costs for maintenance and pest control for all US-owned or occupied facilities listed in Appendix J."

Question: Will the Government provide the approved landfills for each location?

disposing of refuse in a proper manner and include in the technical approach & pricing.

38 N PWS 3.9.9. Escort individuals/base agencies requiring access to East MSA

(AUAB)

"The contractor will escort individuals and/or base agencies (8 EAMS, CE, Comm., etc.) requiring access to the pads and structures inside the East MSA. All access will be validated IAW the Entry Authorization Listing."

Question: Will the Government provide the workload associated with escorting?

The Government will not provide the workload associated with escorting. This workload has not been captured and is not available. Escorting is on a strictly “as needed” basis and, although visitors to the MSAs are signed in, both contractor and deployed forces occasionally escort individuals or groups into the MSA. The workload is not significant to the LOE.

39 N PWS 6.2.1.6. Refuse Collection and Disposal

"The contractor shall provide refuse collection, as required, for all US-owned and occupied sites and facilities supporting the GPMS/WRM mission.

Collect all garbage, debris, and refuse and dispose of offsite in a proper manner."

Question: Will the Government provide approved landfills for each location?

See the response to #37.

40 N Appendix O Appendix O files were provided in Adobe however, due to the number of columns each row of data was spread across several pages making conversion to Excel challenging.

Question: Will the Government provide Excel versions of Appendices O, G and K?

Yes. Excel files will be provided with the final

RFP.

41 N Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE

Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE Table 1.6.6-1 Navy Support Vehicles (Masirah) note states Unscheduled maintenance planning factor is 12.5% of productive hours.

Question: Will the Government provide the annual historical productive hours for Navy Support Vehicles?

The Government will not provide the annual historical productive hours. PWS Para 4.13.b.

identifies the requirement for two (2) vehicles.

Offerors must determine support/maintenance requirements for these vehicles.

42 N Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE

Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE Table 1.6.3-1 (Projected Vehicle Recons, Inspections, LRC Taskers) contains total vehicle quantities.

Inspections timeframes vary based on the type of equipment.

Question: Will the Government provide a breakdown of Table 1.6.3-1 by vehicle asset type?

Updated Master Vehicle Listing (MVL) attached.

43 N Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE

Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE Tables 1.6.3-1 and 1.6.5.1 contains notes stating Does Not include unscheduled maintenance; Unscheduled Maintenance is generated by deficiencies noted during inspections.

Question: Will the Government provide historical unscheduled maintenance workload or advise how bidders should propose to that requirement?

The current Government estimate is 12% above the LOE to maintain stored vehicles which includes corrosion. The percentage can fluctuate up and down from year to year based on the age of the fleet. It is the contractor’s responsibility to analyze the age and complexity of the fleet and the environment in which they are stored. Under-maintaining the stored fleet as well over-maintaining the fleet can also affect the percentage.

44 N Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE

Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE Tables

1.6.1 and 1.6.2 provides the vehicle count and end state objective. The current quantity for Thumrait 839 and has a projected quantity of 516.

Question: Will the Government provide a projected quantity and list of vehicles per Option Year and by asset type at Thumrait?

Updated the Vehicles LOE document, table 1.6.2-1, will be provided with the RFP.

The vehicle inventory document in Appendix L reflects the current assets on hand. The inventory numbers are fluid, but the vehicle types will stay fairly static.

45 N Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE

Appendix G, Atch 1.6-1 Vehicles LOE Tables

1.6.1 and 1.6.2 provides the vehicle count and end state objective. The current quantity for Thumrait 839 and as a projected quantity of 516.

Question: Will the Government advise the quantity by vehicle type the Contractor shall bid to

- 839 or 516?

See response to #44 above.

46 N PWS 5.14. Reconstitution Per PWS 5.14. Reconstitution, Appendix G, Level of Effort (LOE) Attachment 1.6-1. Vehicles LOE, Attachment, and 1.6-2. MRAPs and JLTVs LOE.

The historical average workload 16-20 vehicles per month, average of 340 hours per asset.

Question: Will the Government provide historical reconstitution workload, by asset type and location?

MRAP recon has been removed from the requirement; JLTV workload data is not available.

47 N PWS 3.8.1.13 HAZMAT and NON-HAZMAT Waste Handling and Management

PWS 3.8.1.13 states: "HAZMAT will only be disposed of by following all federal, state, and local regulations."

Question: Is there an established HAZWASTE facility at each site? If not, will the Government provide off-site HAZWASTE location, and distance from each site?

This is an open action item being worked by the Government. A contract is being worked with 380 ECONS for contract support to pick up the HAZWASTE from ADWH.

Thumrait has a HAZWASTE disposal site on base.

HAZWASTE also consists of expired pharmaceuticals and supplies.

48 N PWS 4.1.9.1.1 Disposal through DLA Disposition Services (DLA-DS)

PWS 4.1.9.1.1 states: The contractor shall send all assets coded for disposal to the nearest DLA-DS except when cheaper to DLA-DS Arifjan, Kuwait.

Question: Will the Government provide workload data for Disposal through DLA Disposition Services?

Workload data for DLA-DS has not been captured/tracked.

49 N PWS 4.1.9.2 DLADS

DEMIL/Resale

PWS 4.1.9.2 states: "All other sites will process disposal assets through the nearest DLA-DS. See Appendix E for current DLA-DS guidance and Appendix C for materiel management publications." Appendix E was not provided by the Government in the draft RFP.

Question: Will the Government provide Appendix E for DLADS DEMIL/Resale in the Final?

The Government will provide Appendix E on the final RFP.

50 N PWS 4.4.1 Fuel PWS 4.4.1 states: "The contractor shall provide and maintain a quality supply of ground fuel for vehicles, equipment, and continuous site operations IAW AFI 23-201 and TO 42B-1-1.

Should assessed fuel stocks reveal excess sediment and/or contamination suspected, the contractor shall notify the Government immediately for

Appendix G is the Level of Effort, and para

1.5.4. lists the estimated reconstitution production, PMI, outload, LRC taskers, etc., that will be required by the contractor during the duration of the contract.

guidance regarding remediation efforts/disposition instructions." The language and requirement imply the contractor will purchase the fuel.

Question: Is it Government's intent to provide level of effort / workload data for fuel consumption, and capacity for each site?

51 N PWS 4.4.4 Ground Fuel Usage – AJAB, AUAB, ADWH, ADAB

PWS 4.4.4. states: "Ground Fuel Usage – AJAB, AUAB, ADWH, ADAB. Fuel logs will be required to track fuel used by both the contractor and the Government. Deployed Forces (Fuels Management) are available to assist with ordering fuel for tanks/equipment/special purpose vehicles maintained by the contractor. Government provided fuel will charged to DoDAAC FP4772.

The contractor shall coordinate with deployed forces to obtain VIL keys coded with FP4772 used to refuel Government vehicles/equipment."

Question: Are these locations retail or bulk distribution?

All the locations receive bulk fuel deliveries into organizational fuel tanks managed by the contractor. Fuel issued from the tanks will be tracked using a Fuel Log.

52 N PWS 2.2.1.8. Expeditionary Site Plan (ESP), 2.2.1.9.

Outload Plan, 2.2.1.9.1.

Deployable Teams Plan

Question: Per PWS Section 2.2.1.8 - 2.2.1.9.1, will the Government provide copies of existing mission plans (ESP, Outload Plan, Deployable Team Plan)?

The Government will not provide the existing mission plans. Those were provided as deliverables by the incumbent contractor and were developed using their technical approach.

53 N PWS Section 2.2.2 Operations Tempo Increases

Question: Per PWS Section 2.2.2. For Operations Tempo Increases, will additional staff/funding be authorized for these periods?

Offerors proposal should consider this requirement in proposed manpower/staffing in both FFP and Cost CLINs. In addition, the Offeror’s technical approach should clearly explain the manpower/staffing for the increased Ops Tempo. Generally, the duration of such Ops Tempo Increases are shorter than the timeline to add additional manpower to the contract through a modification.

54 N PWS Section 2.3.2 Contract Liaison Officer (CLO)

Question: Per PWS Section 2.3.2 Is contract liaison officer (CLO) required to work on site during regular work hours at Shaw AFB or are periodic visits authorized?

The CLO position required at Shaw was deleted. Per PWS Sect A, para 2.3.1, a Program Management Office representative with authority to act upon Government technical direction must be available by phone and/or email capability during AFCENT duty hours.

55 N PWS Section 2.3.3 WRMO Liaison, 2.3.4 Vehicle Management Liaison (VML),

2.3.5 TMO/Container

Management Liaison

(TCML)

Question: Per PWS Section 2.3.3 - 2.3.5, Is the WRMO Liaison considered an individual staffed role? If so, does this position need to be collocated with 9AF(AFCENT) Staff at Shaw AFB just like Vehicle Management and TMO/Container Management Liaisons are required?

The WRMO Liaison is an individual staffed role collocated with 9AF(AFCENT) Staff at Shaw AFB.

56 N PWS 2.5 USAF/DoD Systems

Question: Per PWS Section 2.5, will access/use of the Global Decision Support System (GDSS) be required in support of this contract?

The use of the Global Decision Support System will not be required in support of this contract.

57 N PWS 3.1.1 Storage Level Question: Per PWS Section 3.1.1, does the Government have list of items that are not "ready to deploy" RTD that may need refurbishment, replacement, etc. under this contract?

These assets should be identified during transition through joint inventory and coordination with incumbent tracker

58 N PWS 3.2.1.7 AGE Readiness Rates

Question: Per PWS Section 3.2.1.7, are AGE assets currently in storage above 90% mission capability?

PWS Section 3.2.1.7. states that stored AGE assets across the program shall be maintained at a minimum average monthly Mission Capable rate of 90%.

59 N PWS 3.3.2 BEAR Readiness Rate

Question: Per PWS Section 3.3.2, are BEAR assets currently in storage at/above 95% mission serviceability?

PWS Section 3.3.2. states that BEAR assets are to be maintained at a minimum serviceability rate of 95% of on-hand assets (excluding assets in reconstitution or awaiting acceptance inspection).

60 N PWS 3.3.4 Virtual Afloat Question: Per PWS Section 3.3.4, does the Government have/maintain list of "major ports" located in the CENTCOM AOR which require support?

The Government does not have/maintain a list of major ports in the CENTCOM AOR which require support. Offerors should identify and research major ports in the CENTCOM AOR.

The current Virtual Afloat requirement is limited to Salalah Port. In the event an additional port(s) are required the Government will notify the contractor.

61 N PWS 3.6.1 MC Goal Question: Per PWS Section 3.6.1, do current MRAPS (85%) and JTLVs (90%) in storage meet their MC Rates?

PWS Section 3.6.1. states that a Fully Mission Capability (FMC) rate of 85% shall be maintained for stored MRAPs and 90% for

JLTVs utilizing the Monthly Mission Capable Rate report and instructions in Appendix B.

62 N PWS 3.6.3 Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) Security

Question: Per PWS Section 3.6.3, is a security clearance required to handle Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) or is the restriction only to USN staff?

The correct PWS Section is 3.6.9. This is an MRAP/JLTV requirement; not USN. The security clearance would be as dictated by the respective CCI being stored.

63 N PWS 3.7.2 Production Goals & Associated calculations

Question: Per PWS Section 3.7.2, is TRAP equipment currently at 90% readiness rate?

PWS Section 3.7.2. states that at least a 90% TRAP readiness rate shall be maintained, calculated by the total number of TRAP assets by site minus the number of unserviceable assets at each site divided by the total number of TRAP assets producing the readiness rate.

64 N PWS 3.8.1.4.1 Question: Per PWS Section 3.8.1.4.1, what type of security clearance is required for ECMM Staffing?

Positions requiring clearances or Tier 1 investigations are identified in PWS Section D Para 2.3.1 Table 1.

65 N PWS 3.8.4 Personnel Staffing Question: Per PWS Section 3.8.4, are alarm systems for medical deteriorating items already in place and FMC?

Yes, alarm systems are in place.

66 N PWS 3.8.3 Medical Vault Storage

Question: Per PWS Section 3.8.3, are medical vaults already in place and FMC?

Yes, medical vaults are in place.

67 N PWS 3.9.16 Two-shift Operations at all AFCENT WRM MSAs

Question: Per PWS Section 3.9.16, how much notice will be given to staff "two-shift operations" at AFCENT WRM MSAs?

Unknown. It will depend on how quickly an operation begins.

68 N PWS 4.1.2 Property Control/Administration

Question: Per PWS Section 4.1.2, will the Government provide existing property list with all property records required in RFP Section 4.1.2?

Yes, the Government will provide Appendix K Government-Furnished Property.

69 N PWS 4.1.8.2 Supply Equipment Custodian Appointment Training

Question: Per PWS Section 4.1.8.2, will CAC cards be required to complete supply equipment custodial training Block III?

No, a Common Access Card (CAC) is not required to access the Defense Property Accountability System (DPAS) Training module.

70 N PWS 4.2.1.5.1 WPM Training Requirements

Question: Per PWS Section 4.2.1.5.1, does DoD Self-Certification training for WPM require a

CAC?

Per TARP/WPM PMO, a CAC is necessary to perform WPM training. The only way an OCN could accomplish this is the individual has a

CAC.

71 N PWS 4.9 Information Technology Asset and Software Management

Some bases in Kuwait required Secret Clearances to be issued to anyone using GATES or GDSS.

SIPR access is only required by clearance holding employees at sites with munitions

Question: Per PWS Section 4.9, are there any security clearance requirements for accessing

NIPR?

storage. However, NIPR is required for all sites to utilize USAF data systems.

There is no Security Clearance required. A Tier 1 or equivalent investigation is required for access to NIPR.

72 N PWS 4.8.2.1 Network Administration

Question: Per PWS Section 4.8.2.1, what level of security clearances are required for Computer, Cybersecurity and Network technicians?

The level of clearance required is U.S. Secret.

See response to #64.

73 N PWS 4.8.2.1 Network Administration

Question: Per PWS Section 4.8.2.1, does network administration include VSAT based networks, fiber based, microwave-based networks, etc.?

Network administration does not include very small aperture terminal (VSAT). Most of the networks are fiber/copper based IP networks.

However, the contractor does have some autonomy in their “.com” and must plan to be able to support whatever “.com” solution proposed.

74 N Sect L Atch 4 GPMS AFCENT Pricing Template (Draft RFP)

Pricing Template CLIN010 provides a plug number for Exercise Logistics Support, and Appendix G, LOE Notional JCS Exercise, Attachment 1.15.2-1, ACSA FTX SOW, App G, Atch 1.15.2-2, ACSA FTX LRC Tasker provides the scenario and notional workload.

Question: Is the labor for the Exercise Logistics Support included in the CLIN010 plug number of $3,500,000?

Yes, labor is included in the Plug number.

75 N RFP Section L-1.2 Question: Will the Government clarify where Facility Clearance documentation should appear in the proposal response?

Details added in L-3.1.1.

76 N RFP Section L-1.2 Question: Will the Government clarify where ISO9001 certification/registration documentation should appear in the proposal response?

Details added in L-3.1.2.

77 N RFP Section L-3.3 Question: Will the Government confirm that this information can be provided in a cover letter and is not page counted?

Confirmed. Added to L-3.3.

78 N RFP Section L-7.2 RFP Section L-7.2 states that “the cross-reference matrix will not be included in the proposal page

Confirmed. Added to L-5.4.3.

limitation stated in L-5.4.5.” However, sections L-

5.4.3 and L-5.4.5 do not include cross-reference matrix as “not included in page count”.

Question: Will the Government confirm that the matrix is excluded from the page count?

79 N RFP sections L&M RFP sections L&M do not fully align in requirements. Section M requirements for management and technical factors are organized by aspects, while section L does not organize the requirements as such.

Question: Will the Government align sections L&M?

The Government will not revise RFP Sections L & M. Each Offeror should consider the instructions in Section L, evaluation criteria in Section M, and their own technical approach to determine how to best organize their technical proposal.

80 N RFP Section L-3.1 RFP Section L-3.1 Electronic submission states “L-3.1 Electronic Submission. Offerors must submit a point of contact name and corporate email (not .gmail, .yahoo, etc.) to the PCO and CM’s identified in L-2.1 to receive the DoD Safe Link in order to submit a proposal.”

Question: When is the POC information to be submitted to the PCO and CM for the DoD SAFE Link?

Offerors shall submit the POC 14 business days prior to RFP due date. The DoD SAFE Link is only available for 14 days, so the PCO or CM will provide the DoD SAFE Request for Drop off Link within approximately a week of the proposal due date.

81 N RFP Section L-1.2 RFP Section L-1.2 states “L-1.2 At proposal submission, the Offeror shall possess a SECRET facility security clearance to assume contract tasks and responsibilities.”

Question: Is the Offeror required to provide evidence of a SECRET facility clearance in its proposal response? Or will this be validated by the Government independently? If the offeror is to provide evidence, will the Government advise where in the proposal it should be included?

Details added in L-3.1.1.

82 N RFP Section L-9.5.1 RFP Section L-9.5.1 states “One copy of the SF33 (and amendments, if applicable) must bear an original signature.”

RFP Section L-9.5.1 revised to state electronic signatures are acceptable.

Question: Since this is an electronic submittal, will the Government accept a digital/electronic signature?

83 N RFP Section L-5.4.3 RFP Section L-5.4.3 states “Appendix K, Key Personnel, will not be included in the page count.”

RFP Section L.7.4.1.1 required to “provide a Key Personnel table identifying key personnel positions, qualifications, certifications, and credentials to become PWS Appendix K.”

Question: Will the Government confirm that the Key Personnel table is excluded from the page count?

Confirmed. Added to 7.4.1.1. in 5th bullet:

“(excluded from page count as long as no other proposal information is included with the table pages)”

84 N RFP section L-8.1 RFP section L-8.1 states “Offerors shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following instructions:

a. Table of Contents: Not to exceed one (1) page

b. Past Performance Summary: Not to exceed two

(2) pages

c. Subcontractor/Teaming Partner Consent Letter

d. Organization Structure Change History”

However, this list of content does not mention the PPI sheets.

Question: Will the Government confirm that a separate PPI sheet with associated CPARs is required for each citation following section - b.

Past Performance Summary?

Correct. L-8.1.2 details the submission of each PPI using Section L, Attachment 3 – PPI Sheet.

85 N Draft RFP 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements. Apr 2008 is included in the solicitation which defines the contract as rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program but Block 1 of the SF 33 is blank.

Clause deleted. This contract is not rated.

Question: Please clarify whether this is a rated order or if the clause should be removed.

86 N Draft RFP Far Clause 52.216-11 Cost Contract-No Fee is in the solicitation. FAR clause 52.216-11 prescribed use is for when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated that provides no fee and is not a cost-sharing contract.

Question: Please review this clause and whether it should be included in the solicitation.

This clause is applicable to the Cost- No Fee CLINs.

87 N Draft RFP Amendment 0003 of FA890-15-R-0004 (WRM III Solicitation) required all contractors to certify in a written statement that their proposal is in compliance with ALL Host Nation Labor Laws and an attachment was incorporated that provided salary ranges for all Omani Employees (Western and OCN employees in Oman are not included) to assist bidders in complying with Omani Labor Laws.

Question: Will similar requirements be added to the AFCENT GPMS solicitation?

RFP Section L-9.5.4 states, “Offerors shall provide a written statement that they will comply with Host Nation (HN) laws, to include Labor Laws. Specifically, the contractor shall be in full compliance with those laws pertaining to Omani Labor in reference to Omani employees.”

The pricing template has been updated with a tab that provides the salary ranges for all Omani Employees (Western and Other Country Nationals are not included). However, it is each Offeror’s responsibility to ensure and certify their proposal is in compliance with Omani Labor Laws.

88 N Draft RFP The Oman Ministry of Labor has specific requirements for a percentage of the workforce to be Omani Nationals.

Question: Will the Omanization requirements be highlighted in the solicitation?

The Government will not provide this information. Offerors are responsible for identifying, gathering, and staying abreast of host nation laws/specific requirements and ensuring their proposals account for them.

DFARS Clause 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws is in the final RFP.

89 N Draft RFP The United Arab Emirates recently implemented Emiratization, which requires 1 UAE National per 50 skilled workers in UAE and per UAE Ministerial Resolution No. (279) of 2022, the required percentage of Emirati workers shall

All Offerors shall comply with DFARS Clause 252.222-7002. The new law will not be highlighted beyond the requirement to comply with all Host Nation labor laws. This is an emerging host nation requirement with which Offerors must comply. Offerors are increase by 2% each year, until 10% is reached by 2026.

Question: Will this new law be highlighted in the solicitation?

responsible for gathering and ensuring their proposals account for these types of requirements.

90 N Draft RFP Question: Will the Government consider modifying the Award Fee Pool with added/deleted scope adjustments during program execution?

The Government will not modify the Award Fee Pool. Historical data has shown that the Award Fee Pool identified is appropriate.

91 N Draft RFP Will Government consider incorporating a CLIN for Value Added Taxes to ensure all offerors proposed the Value Added Tax and to allow for adjustments as the law is revised throughout the period of performance?

The Government will not add a separate CLIN for Value Added Taxes (VAT) .

RFP Section L-9.3 revised to address VAT.

92 N Draft RFP The Draft RFP does not require information regarding an Offeror’s approach to Quality or details on each Offeror’s Quality Management System (QMS).

Question: Is it the Government’s intent not to require Offeror’s to detail how they will implement and manage quality procedures to meet the service summary?

RFP Section L-1.2 and M-1.7 requires each Offeror provide ISO9001 certification. ISO 9001:2015 certification/ registration is considered proof of an Offeror’s QMS processes for the purposes of the solicitation.

Post-award, the awardee is required to maintain an effective QMS and retain ISO 9001 certification.

93 N Draft RFP Question: Can the Government provide clarity on the level of small business subcontracting that will be required in the Final RFP? Section M of the DRFP appears to provide the percentages of subcontracted dollars but does not specify an amount of the total contract value which the Government expects to be subcontracted to small businesses by Large Business Primes.

RFP Section M-3.1.4 revised.

94 N Draft RFP Question: Will the Government provide a copy of the DEL046 Deployed Location Report?

Yes, the Government will provide a copy.

95 N Draft RFP Question: Will the Government provide a copy of the DEL03F RADR Report?

Added 3.10.2. RADR Report (Monthly) and Deliverable #37

96 N Draft RFP Appendix G Level of Effort App G, Atch 1.3-1, BEAR LOE Page 1 provides Endstates for BEAR

Baseline End States for the most part are static; however, actual end states change as WRM is deployed, realignments occur, etc.

at each location, however there is only one Endstate provided.

Question: Is this Endstate for the contract as a whole, or will there be increases/decreases each year?

97 N Draft RFP Appendix G Level of Effort App G, Atch 1.3-1, BEAR LOE shows data for FY17-FY20.

Question: Does the Government intend to release more current numbers with the Final RFP, or is this historical data provided for Offerors to be able to project LOE across the contract years?

The Government reviewed the draft RFP LOE and ensured the numbers are current for this final requirement.

98 N Draft RFP Appendix M requires a Secret Clearance for the BEAR Manager, however the PWS requirements do not appear to necessitate a SECRET clearance for this position.

Question: Can the Government confirm that this position is required to have a Secret Clearance?

In accordance with PWS Appendix M, the BEAR Manager shall have a Secret Clearance should scenarios arise pertaining to current operations.

99 N Draft RFP Appendix M - Qualifications requires the Aircraft Arresting System Technicians to have "Completed factory training on Mobile Aircraft Arresting Systems (MAAS)". This training is necessary if the customer plans to require contractors to perform Overhaul of MAAS, but is unnecessary if only PMIs are intended.

Question: Can the Government clarify if contractors will be required to have the capability to provide overhaul?

Overhaul is not currently performed as a field level maintenance requirement at current WRM sites. Technical Data will provide sufficient information. The contractor will be notified if factory training is required.

100 N Draft RFP PWS Paragraph 1.3.5 states “The contractor shall be prepared to deploy PWRM and possibly deploy teams to receive, account for and commence construction for up to four GPMS Expeditionary Air Bases (EAB).” however PWS Paragraph

2.2.1.9.1 states “…....up to three mobile teams to three geographically separate locations…...”;

In accordance with PWS Sect A, paras

2.2.1.9.1 and 5.8, the Contractor shall be prepared to deploy up to three (3) mobile teams simultaneously. Para 1.3.5. is the general scope section and it is not anticipated to exceed 3 simultaneously and 4 total EABs.

Question: Can the Government clarify the required number of Deployable teams?

101 N Draft RFP PWS 2.2.1.9.1 Deployable Teams Plan states:

“The contractor deployed shall be prepared with applicable passports to allow for travel to the prescribed location as directed by 9AF (USAFCENT). They will be prepared, but not limited to, receive and account for incoming WRM, assist applicable functional areas with duties associated with opening the base to include contracting for messing until operations are handed over to the incoming USAF personnel."

Question: Can the Government provide more detail on what is included within “contracting for messing”?

The contractor should be prepared to arrange messing for deployed forces, if needed, until a services feeding team arrives.

102 N Draft RFP The only reference to TMDE in the PWS appears to be in 3.1.2.6 which states all TMDE must go through PMEL. Per the AFMAN 41-209, anything specific to biomedical must utilize ALLEN for calibration.

Question: Can the Government clarify what is to be used for the calibration of medical equipment, and if local calibration is an option?

Automated Lifecycle Logistics Equipment Request Network (ALLEN) should be used as the primary means for calibrations. For emergencies, the Contractor should request approval for local Test Measurement Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) options.

103 N Draft RFP PWS Paragraph 3.8 states:

"Expeditionary/Contingency Medical Materiel (ECMM). The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform ECMM services as defined in this PWS."

Question: Request the Government clarify with more specificity what contractors are to provide, or suggest it be reworded to state the contractor shall provide non-personal services to manage

Paragraph has been revised to: “The contractor shall provide non-personal services to manage equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform ECMM services as defined in this PWS.”

equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and to perform ECMM services as defined in this

PWS.

104 N Draft RFP The Government states in the Draft RFP, PWS 3.8.1.4.1:

“b. Ensure continuation of services during personnel absences due to…