FA489024RACCM ACCOMS II Q and A_15 Feb 24.xlsx
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This document provides responses to questions from industry relating to Solicitation FA489024RACCM for Aviation Command and Control Operations and Maintenance (ACCOMS) II services. The solicitation is seeking proposals for operational and maintenance services at multiple Department of the Air Force locations in Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Bahrain. The questions and answers clarify requirements for optional and required locations, vehicle fuel authorization, base lodging and dining facilities, and pricing matrix details.
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Sheet1 FA489024R0008 Aviation Command and Control Operations and Maintenance Services (ACCOMS) II Questions and Answers - 15 Feb 2024
| No. | Reference (i.e. document - PWS) | Reference Text (i.e. paragraph #) | Vendor Question/Comment | Government Response |
| 1 | PWS | PWS | The PWS refers to Det 6 Iraq; however, Det 6 is not in the price schedules as an optional CLIN. Where do the optional costs for Det 6 belong? | Det 6 should be priced in CLIN X005 - Erbil |
| 2 | PWS | PWS | There are references in the PWS to MOBs. In Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, SA, UAE, RMC- Mobs are written in the PWS as “optional”, and there are costs associated with these services in heads and other costs. Where are the costs for the optional MOBs to be captured in the CLINs? | |
| Main Operating Base, Kuwait (paragraph 4.2.13 and Table G-20) are Required Services and should be priced under CLIN X007. |
Main Operating Base Jordan (paragraph 4.2.9 and Table G-19) are Required Services and should be priced under CLIN X006.
Main Operating Base Saudi Arabia (paragraph 4.2.17 and Table G-21) are Required Services and should be priced under CLIN X010.
Main Operating Base, UAE (paragraph 4.2.21 and Table G-22) are Optional Services. Services are for CENCTCOM Affordable Radar System caretaker work.
Regional Maintenance Center , Al Udeid, Qatar (table 4.5.5) are Optional Services and should be priced under CLIN X054. Contractor would be responsible for RMC services which is Remote Maintenance and on-site maintenance beyond 1st touch Maintenance for the locations and systems listed in table 4.5.5. PWS revised to add Table G-23 and paragraph 4.6 which addresses the optional RMC services (remote maintenance and actual on-site field level maintenance/repair).
| 3 | General | Can the government clarify if there are military flights from Al Udeid and Ali Al Salem to Al Asad and Erbil? What is the average wait time at each base for military airlift into Iraq? | A random 6-week survey of flight activity was conducted. During that time, there were approximately 45 flights with a desired route between Kuwait sites and Iraq (including both sites) and Qatar and Iraq (including both sites). There was an average of 7 flights per week that could possibly have space available. Space is released taking various pieces of information into consideration to include, but not limited to, required passenger and cargo movement and is ultimately at the discretion of the mission/aircraft commander. The average wait for a flight was 48 hours. There is no regularly scheduled flight between any site for the purpose of personnel movement. | |
| 4 | General | For vehicles that are assigned to Al Asad, Erbil and Jordan that are used on base, are they allowed to obtain fuel thru the local LRS and if yes, is there a cost? | Vehicles assigned to Al Asad, Erbil, and Jordan will be authorized/allowed to obtain fuel thru the local LRS Base Fuels. PWS SPOT Table 8.1 authorizes "Transportation" which includes Fuel. Fuel will be authorized on SPOT LOAs. Contractor shall coordinate with local LRS Base Fuels to be added to fuels account. There is no contractor costs for fuel when authorized on the SPOT LOA and obtained through local LRS Base Fuels. | |
| 5 | Section L | general | We do have one additional clarifying question regarding the inclusion of Excel spreadsheets. To ensure a logical partition of information, multiple tabs may be used on one linked Excel spreadsheet. Does a bidder count each tab as one page against overall page count? Or does the Excel file in its entirety count as one page against page count? | An Excel workbook shall be counted as one (1) page. Worksheets (or tabs) will not count as an individual page. The Section L attachment has been revised to clarify use of workbooks. |
| 6 | PWS | Appendix G | Can the government clarify if there is a cost to on base lodging for locations identified as being able to live on the installation? | There is no cost if the Contractor utilizes base lodging for locations identified as being able to live on the installation. Table 8.1. SPOT LOA currently authorizes Billeting for all sites other than NSA Bahrain and Al Minhad UAE. If a Contractor proposes to utilize Billeting for any sites that Table 8.1. SPOT LOA Authorized Government Life Support currently authorizes Billeting, then the USG will issue SPOT LOAs with Billeting Authorized. |
| 7 | PWS | Appendix G | Can the government clarify if the contractor will be charged for DFAC at locations other than Erbil, understanding that Bahrain is off limits? | Meals obtained from the DFAC shall be paid for by the Contractor. Bahrain does not allow contractors use of DFAC. DFAC cost breakdown for locations other than Iraq (Erbil and Al Asad) meals are estimated at $19.52/day and at Iraq (Erbil and Al Asad) meals are estimated at $22.99/day. Cost reimbursement is based on 3 sign-in scans from the same customer for 3 meals/day. Prices are subject to change based on costs to operate USG DFACs. |
| 8 | PWS | Appendix G | Can the government clarify what CRO stands for? | COMSEC Responsible Officer. PWS 2.18.1 defines responsibilities and acronym is added to Appendix A acronym listing. |
| 9 | PWS | Appendix G | Can the government clarify if vehicles that are assigned to Al Asad, Erbil and Jordan will be charged for fuel? | Vehicles assigned to Al Asad, Erbil, and Jordan will be authorized/allowed to obtain fuel thru the local LRS Base Fuels. PWS SPOT Table 8.1 authorizes "Transportation" which includes Fuel. Fuel will be authorized on SPOT LOAs. Contractor shall coordinate with local LRS Base Fuels to be added to fuels account. There is no contractor costs for fuel when authorized on the SPOT LOA and obtained through local LRS Base Fuels. |
| 10 | PWS | Appendix G | Can the government that Airfield Operations vehicles assigned to the installation will be able to get fuel at no charge? | Airfield Operations vehicles assigned to the installation will be authorized/allowed to obtain fuel thru the local LRS Base Fuels. PWS SPOT Table 8.1 authorizes "Transportation" which includes Fuel. Fuel will be authorized on SPOT LOAs. Contractor shall coordinate with local LRS Base Fuels to be added to fuels account. There is no contractor costs for fuel when authorized on the SPOT LOA and obtained through local LRS Base Fuels. |
| 11 | PWS | Appendix G2 Al Asad | Since the government has removed this from the PWS at Al Asad, can contractor personnel use the medical facilities for other than emergencies? | At this time contractor personnel may only use the medical facilities for emergencies. |
| 12 | PWS | Appendix G3 Erbil | Can the government clarify what is meant by "Contractors must utilize dining services on installation. Services cost reimbursable to the government." | Contractors must utilize dining services on installation. Meals obtained from the DFAC shall be paid by the Contractor |
| 13 | Pricing Matrix | The most updated pricing model sent with Amendment 0002 does not include OY 5 and OY 6 in the detailed pricing tabs – though they are included in the summary tabs. Please advise how a bidder is supposed to calculate the OY5 and OY6 costs for the summary tab. | The Pricing Matrix has been revised to include Option Five, Option Six, and Six Month Extension in worksheets 5 though 12. |
NOTE: Worksheets 5 through 12 SHALL NOT be linked to, or calculated, into spreadsheets 2, 3, and 3A. Worksheets 5 through 12 shall be used to established pre-negotiated rates for use against CLIN X040 - Overtime/Surge, if exercised.
The supporting build up for worksheets 2 and 3 shall be provided in worksheets 3A, 4, and 13, which have been left blank to allow offerors flexibility to propose in accordance with their accounting standards. It is the responsibility of the offeror to ensure accuracy and application of formulas between these worksheets.
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