Attachment 5 - FA520526R0005 Solicitation Questions - Answers.pdf

Solicitation No.

FA520526R0005

Services - Misawa Air Base hment

Number/Sec Question Government Response

1. Prime contractor clearance vs. personnel clearance: If the solicitation requires escort personnel to possess a TIER 1 investigation/eligibility and meet installation access/badging requirements, can a U.S. prime contractor submit an offer even if the company itself does not currently hold a facility clearance, provided that all personnel deployed to perform escort duties will meet the required investigation/clearance and access requirements?

The PWS does not require a facility clearance, no requirement for DD254. See PWS Appendix A.

Tier 1 clearance is for personnel performing under the resulting contract.

Evidence in proposal: If this approach is acceptable, please confirm what documentation the Government expects in the proposal to demonstrate compliance (e.g., commitment letter, staffing plan, proof of personnel eligibility at time of proposal vs. prior to performance start, etc.). We appreciate your guidance so we can structure our staffing and compliance plan.

See PWS, Table 2 and FAR 52.212-1 for proposal deliverables requirements

Can a Japanese company provide a proposal?

No restriction on Japanese companies submission as long as they can meet the requirements of the personnel to be provided.

Are the escorts required to be U.S. citizens? Yes, must be a US citizen with a Tier 1 investigation

RFP 19-21 WAWF

Can the Government clarify the required supporting documentation for invoice submission (e.g., timesheets, activity logs)?

Invoice submission will be reviewed by the COR for accuracy. Supporting documents can include monthly activity report timesheets, activity logs and schedules.

RFP

Can the government confirm if this IDIQ will be Single award or Multi award. Single Award

RFP

Can the Government clarify how surge requirements beyond the listed estimated quantities will be handled (e.g., additional task orders or contract modifications)?

An Task orders or modification will be issued as needed based on the circumstances. If its for additional escorts it will be via a new Task Order.

PWS 5 2.2

Can the Government clarify how are escort priorities will be determined when multiple projects overlap?

Escort prioritization and workload will be determined by the USG.

Escorts requirements will be based on project demands. Assignments will be done by the lead escort in coordination with the project management office to meet the scheduled and forecasted needs. As such, an escort may be assigned to one project or be tasked to relocate to another at any given time if determined by the Lead escort.

PWS 6 2.3

Can the Government clarify if minimum staffing levels required to be maintained at all times regardless of workload fluctuations? Escort demand will be handled at the Task Order level based on demand.

PWS 7 2.4.4

Can the Government clarify the required level of detail for Monthly Activity Reports?

Shall include at a minimum: names of personnel assigned to the site; the number of hours spent on each project, the number of personnel hired, resigned, or terminated; security problems encountered with resolution(s); and a general summary of personnel-related issues

PWS 8 2.4.6

Can the Government clarify what criteria will be used to evaluate contractor performance during PMRs?

Performance IAW with the PWS to include contractor's ability to meet service requirements, responsiveness, timeliness, accomplishments, CPARS rating, risks, challenges and 60-day look ahead.

PWS 13 4.1

Can the Government clarify the required performance metrics for the Quality Control Plan (QCP) See PWS 4.1, Table 2 and 4.4.4.2. Additionally, a QASP will be developed after award based on Table 3.

Attachment 2 Can the Government clarify how hourly labor rates and monthly vehicle rates will be applied under a Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ structure?

Wil be applied at Task Order level. The USG will determine the number of personnel and *Minimum* vehicles required at each Task Order level and will approve invoices accordingly for the hours worked.

Attachment 2

Can the Government clarify whether vehicle pricing is intended to cover full-time dedicated use per project and what costs must be included in the monthly vehicle rate (e.g., fuel, maintenance, insurance)?

The vehicle price should be fully burdened inclusive of contractor price to provide a fully operable vehicle, to include but not limited to costs for fuel, maintenance, taxes, insurance, etc. See PWS 2.3.1 Vehicles: Contractor shall provide and maintain a minimum of 1 (one) vehicle per project.

Attachment 2

The PWS implies continuos coverage. Can the Government clarify whether escort personnel will be compensated only for hours worked or if minimum daily or shift coverage requirements apply regardless of workload?

A minimum of 40 hours of week is expected but not to exceed 55 hours.

Interested vendors should account for a minimum of 40 hours work week when creating pricing.

Attachment 3 -

Projected All N/A

Please confirm that each project listed here represents a potential Task Order under this IDIQ.

Confirmed. This is provided as reference only for projected projects anticipated under this contract. Task Orders are contingent on timelines and construction project development.

Attachment 3 - Projected

All N/A Attachment 3 shows the estimated number of Escorts per project. Should we assume that each project/TO will also have a Lead Escort?

No, not every TO will have a Lead Escort. The lead Escort will assign escorts to the different projects as well as filling in for any escorts.

PWS 4 1.3 Objective Is there a guaranteed minimum number of Escorts per Task Order? Escort demand will be calculated at each task order.

PWS 11 2.7 Duty Hours

Please confirm that escort services will typically only be required during the hours that the Construction Site Workers work, and that routine overtime is not anticipated. If overtime is performed, can the Government confirm that it will add a NTE CLIN or issue a contract modification?

Routine overtime is not anticipated. Escorts will be required to be on site an anytime the general contractors are present. If work goes beyond the regular hours, IAW PWS 2.7.1, overtime will be dictated by the CO and tracked for compensation. This will be done in written direction by the COR or CO and captured via a modification.

A NTE CLIN will be added to the solicitation and pricing sheet.

PWS 12 3.1 Mobilization:

PWS 3.1 states "The Contractor shall provide a list of proposed equipment to provide the required capabilities at time of proposal submission." Please confirm that this list is required to be submitted at time of Task Order proposal submission, and not for the IDIQ proposal.

Required at Task Order level. However, the USG may require additional details on your pricing at the IDIQ proposal review level as part of our price analysis.

PWS 13 4.1.1 QCP

PWS 4.4.1 states that "A detailed QCP shall be submitted to the CO submitted at time of proposal submittal." However, this QCP is not mentioned as a proposal required in the solicitation. Please confirm that the QCP is required to be submitted at time of Task Order proposal submission, and not for the IDIQ proposal. If it is required as part of the IDIQ proposal, then please update the proposal instructions in the solicitation to include it.

A QCP is required to be delivered at the time of proposal IAW PWS Table 2. The QCP however, will NOT be evaluated for award determination and as such is NOT included in FAR 52.212-1 or 52.212-2 requirements.

Submit under Part I, Miscellaneous

PWS 13

4.2, Performance

Evaluation Can the Government provide the QASP referenced in this section?

QASP will be developed based on Solicitation Table 3 (service Summary) after contract award by the USG and winning contractor.

PWS 22 & 23 5.7 Anti-Terrorism Are there surge requirements during exercises? No, exercises will not affect this contract's performance per local procedures.

PWS 24

APPENDIX A LABOR

CATEGORY

DESCRIPTIONS

Appendix A states that the Cleared Escorts Officials must "Possess a valid MAB/RAB for the designated area or be officially designated under the 35th Fighter Wing (35 FW) Escort Program." How long does it take to obtain the MAB/RAB, and what is the process?

This process varies from 1 day to several weeks. USG plans to have RABs ready to issue with 1 week of performance.

This will be done using the installation access pass log and required identification documents required 21 days ahead of performance IAW PWS 5.4.3

PWS 24

APPENDIX A LABOR

CATEGORY

DESCRIPTIONS

The bottom of the table in Appendix A states the following for the Cleared Escorts Officials: "Flightline Driving Privilege & RAB: possess and maintain valid RAB and Flightline driving license.Will the Government help the Escorts obtain Flightline Driving Privilege and the flightline driving license?

The USG will provide direction to awardee on the process to obtain Flightline Driving Privilege Course/Exam. This will all be done locally.

PWS 9-10 Training Please confirm that all local and in-person training will be provided by the USG.

All local and in-person required training will be provided by the USG.

PWS 12 Equipment Are there specific vehicle requirements regarding the type of vehicle that is used/proposed?

Vehicles need to be fully insured, meeting all Japanese standards and safety road requirements. Contractor may provide any variation of vehicle (cars/trucks) for transporting and quality of life while on site such as HVAC, enclosed from weather elements, etc.

Solicitation 1 SF 1449 The SF 1449 lists the proposal due date as "28 Apr 2026 09:00 PM." Can the Government please confirm this is Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)?

The solicitation has been updated to reflect Deadline for offers is 29 April 2026 at 10:00 JST (UTC +9) / 28 April 2026 at 21:00 EDT.

Solicitation 25

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the

Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level

Requirements.

This section states “(1)(i) Have and maintain for the duration of the contract a current CMMC status at the following CMMC level, or higher: CMMC Level 2 (Self) tor all information systems used in performance of the contract, task order, or delivery order that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and…” Is CMMC Level 2 (Self) required by time of award? Level 2 is required at the time of award.

Solicitation 37 Instructions, Conditions, &

Notices to Offerors or Quoters

This section states “Offerors will provide the below in addition to the required listed in FAR 52.212-1." FAR 52.212-1 requires the following as part of the Offeror's proposal submission: (

4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

Please confirm whether EACH of the items listed above is required as part of the proposal; if yes, please state in which Part of the proposal each of these should be provided.

These a general requirements of FAR 52.212-1. information will be provided in the relevant provisions for reps and certs, Section B of the solicitation and Part I.

4) Provide "if necessary" in Part I

5) Provide if any warrant applies to this service in Part I

6) Provide on Parge 1 of the solicitation if applicable

7) Provide if applicable on Page 1 of the solicitation and/or Part I

8) Provide in the applicable FAR provisions/clauses with your return of the SF1449 in Part I

Solicitation 37 Instructions, Conditions, &

Notices to Offerors or Quoters

This section states “Responses shall consist of four (4) separate parts; Part I - Summary and Miscellaneous Data, Part II - Technical Proposal, Part Ill - Past Performance Proposal, and Part IV- Price Proposal. " Please confirm that these four Parts should be submitted as separate files.

Separate files

Solicitation 37 Instructions, Conditions, &

Notices to Offerors or Quoters

This section states “Specific Instructions: PART I - SUMMARY AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA. The offeror shall provide a concise summary and master table of contents of the entire quote.” Is the Offeror really required to submit a table of contents for the entire quote (i.e., for all four Parts of the proposal)? This is not really feasible if the Parts are to be submitted as separate files. Instead, may Offerors insert a table of contents for each Part of their proposal? Per the instructions, a separate table of contents is required for each part.

Solicitation 37 Instructions, Conditions, &

Notices to Offerors or Quoters

This section states "(a) Each Part shall contain a Table of Contents, Cross References, and the List of Tables and Drawing (if applicable). ” Could the government please clarify what is required for the "Cross-References" section, because section (h) below states “Each Part shall be complete in itself and shall not reference information contained in other Parts.” Cross reference is related to the specific Parts.

Solicitation 39

252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity

Model Certification Level Requirements.

This section states “The Offeror shall provide, in the proposal, the CMMC unique identifier(s) (CMMC UIDs) issued by SPAS for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of a contract, task order, or delivery order resulting from this solicitation." In which Part of the proposal should Offerors state their CMMC UID? Part I - Summary and Miscellaneous Data

Solicitation 39

252.204-7025 Notice of Cybersecurity Maturity

Model Certification Level Requirements.

Solicitation Section b (1) pg 39 states “(b)(1) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) level. The CMMC level required by this solicitation is:

[Contracting Officer insert: CMMC Level 1 (Sell); CMMC Level 2 (Self); CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO); or CMMC Level 3 (DIBCAC)]. This CMMC level, or higher (see 32 CFR part 170), is required prior to award for each contractor information system that will process, store, or transmit Federal contract information (FCI) or controlled unclassified information (CUI) during performance of the contract.”

The text in brackets was not filled out. Could the CO please fill this out stating what level of CMMC is required? CMMC level was provided

Solicitation 42 B. Past Performance

Factor

This section states that "Relevant is defined as projects involving the performance of escort services of similar scope, effort, complexity and or magnitude to this solicitation with a total value of $1,000,000.00 or more.”

Please confirm that $1,000,000 refers to the the CSM value and not the construction value. $1,000,000.00 refers to the Escort contract value.

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252.204-7021, Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements (Nov 2025)

Paragraph (d)(1)(i) of the referenced DFARS Clause as used in the solicitation requires the offeror to have and maintain a CMMC status of CMMC Level 2 (Self). Can the Government please confirm the offeror must have a status of CMMC Level 2 at the time of award, or is an offeror that has a status of CMMC Level 1 and presents a plan for obtaining a CMMC Level 2 status within the base period of performance eligible for contract award?

Level 2 is required at the time of award.

Solicitation - FA520526R0005.pdf

Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement 30 Mar 26.pdf

RFP: Page 36/41

PWS: Pages 15- 16/26

RFP: Addendum to 52.212-1;

Section B.2

PWS: Table 2 – Requirements Contract Deliverables and 4.4.4.2 Quality Control Plan.

The PWS states, "Reference: Contract RFP; PWS paragraphs 4.1. Due Date: QCP shall be submitted as part of the Contract Proposal and will be incorporated into the contract.

Delivery: All documents shall be delivered." while the solicitation only mentions, "(a) The offer shall provide a technical proposal consisting of a Management/Staffing Plan."

If a Quality Control Plan is required, will the Government amend the RFP? If amended, will the Government increase the page limit from the current ten (10) pages allotted for the Management / Staffing Plan?

The QCP should not be submitted with the Management Staffing Plan. Submit under Part I.

Solicitation - FA520526R0005.pdf

Attachment 1- Performance Work

PWS: Page 12/26

PWS: 2.8 OCONUS Working and 2.9 Status of Forces Agreement

Can the Government clarify the workforce make up? Is the Government expecting non- SOFA accredited personnel (e.g., local nationals, other country nationals, etc.)?

The workforce make up is for US Citizens able of attaining a Tier 1 Investigation General

- Can the Contractor use the MAB service station (AAFES) to fuel company vehicles utilized in performance of this contract? Access to AAFES facilities will be granted via a Letter of Authorization at the time of Task Order issuance.

Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement 30 Mar 26.pdf

PWS: Pages 23- 24/26

PWS: 6.1.1 Minimum Requirements

APPENDIX A

LABOR CATEGORY

DESCRIPTIONS

Table 4 – Labor Categories

Section 6.1.1 states, "Appendix A specifies the required minimum levels of education and experience for Contractor employees provided under the labor categories listed in Table 4. There may also be a requirement that the individual possess a specified security clearance in addition to the specified requirements listed in Table 4." However, there are no requirements for minimum levels of education and experience listed in Table 4. Will the Government provide the minimum levels for education and experience?

No requirement for minimum education or experience.

The PWS lists the access that will be required to be obtained by the escorts. As such, affiliation with the military or Flightline procedures is preferred but not required.

Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement 30 Mar 26.pdf

PWS: Page 11/26

2.7.1 Duty Hours Section 2.7.1 references the normal working hours of the Construction Site workers are Monday to Friday 0700 to 1800 . If fully utilized this would result in a 55 hour minimum work week for each job site. Where the gov't references required FTEs per project site, does that mean full staffing of that many FTEs on site during the full eleven hour window? Or, does that mean the 11 hour period may be covered by overlapping shifts (i.e. 0700-1530 and 1000 - 1830) with some time periods only having 1 FTE on site (0700-1000 and 1530 to 1830)? What is the required number of FTEs on each site without incurring overtime?

A minimum of 40 hours of week is expected but not to exceed 55 hours. It is a possibility for overlapping shifts that would occur during scheduling with the Lead Escort after Task Order award.

Interested vendors should account for a minimum of 40 hours work week when creating pricing.

Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement 30 Mar 26.pdf

PWS: Page 11/26

2.7.1 Duty Hours The government states that "working hours will depend on the construction contractor's schedule" and that the Contracting Officer will approve all overtime and provide the security escorts 24 hours notice of alternate schedules. Will the government limit construction contractors to 40-hour work weeks with regular 8- hr shifts inside the 0700- 1800 "normal working hours"? Clarification on work hours at each project site per week to align with adequate and uninterrupted coverage.

A minimum of 40 hours of week is expected but not to exceed 55 hours. It is a possibility for overlapping shifts that would occur during scheduling with the Lead Escort after Task Order award.

Interested vendors should account for a minimum of 40 hours work week when creating pricing.

Solicitation - FA520526R0005.pdf

RFP: Page 29- 35/41

RFP: FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Can the Government clarify if the representations and certifications are required to be included in PART I - SUMMARY AND MISCELLANEOUS DATA?

Confirmed, they are to be submitted in Part I Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet

Overtime Calculation The government provided 2800 hours as the baseline "Hrs per Person" in Column C.

This equates to ~54 hrs/week per employee. Is the expectation that our fully burdened rate incorporate ~14 hrs/week of overtime at 1.5 times the base rate as indicated by the note on line 36? Clarification on FBLR calculation methodology. Should overtime be included?

These hours are to cover the potential 11 hours per day coverage period. The USG will be adding a NTE CLIN for O/T to the solicitation and pricing sheet. If to occur, O/T will be directed in writing by the CO or COR.

Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet

Annual work year hours The government provided 2800 hours as the baseline "Hrs per Person" in Column C.

The normal annual work year is 2080 hrs. Is it the government's intent to plan for 720 overtime hours per position per year? Should the additional hours be calculated into our proposed FBLR or would the government prefer to see Base and Overtime Rates separated? Presentation of Base and Overtime FBLR. Interested vendors should account for a minimum of 40 hours work week per escort when creating pricing. It is also anticipated for the potential of overlapping shifts to provided needed coverage.

General

- Will the government provide their calculations on determining estimated number of FTEs per project (i.e. estimated size of construction site, Estimated # of construction workers, duration of construction shifts, winter/summer construction seasons, etc.)

Clarification on FTE counts for recruiting and overtime calculations. The USG calculation was the estimated number of construction employees and size of site. The location of the site and weather was also considered in the minimum vehicle determination.

Attachment 1- Performance Work Statement 30 Mar 26.pdf

PWS: Page 20/26

PWS: 5.4 Security 5.4.1 In reference to Section 5.4.1 under Section 5 (Security), "Government will not sponsor new Tier-1 investigations." In the event that prospective employees are identified for placement on the contract who do not currently possess an active Tier-1 investigation, such individuals would typically require submission for investigation. Given that new investigations are not authorized under this contract, please clarify how the contractor is expected to account for Government sponsorship in these instances as the Contractor is required to list the contract i.e Government sponsor of the Tier-1 request . Contractor required to conduct their own background check at their cost. USG will not pay for backgorunbd checks but will verify.

PWS Page 5

Section 2.2

"Warranty Calls, and FF&E" as scenarios requiring escorts, but the PWS does not define scope, frequency, duration, or scheduling notice for these events.

These could generate escort requirements outside of any scheduled construction project.

The number of escorts will be determined at the Task Order level. If additional support (plus up of escorts or longer duration) this will be handled via an additional Task Order or modification.

PWS Page 5 Section 2.3.1

How long does the RAB (Restricted Area Badge) process typically take from application to issuance? This affects our mobilization timeline planning.

See answer above

PWS Page 5 Section 2.3.1

Will the government provide any on-base parking for contractor-owned vehicles used for escort duties? Contractor may park at available parking areas adhering to local base procedures.

PWS Page 6

Section 2.3.1

2.3.2 states "Driving: Process and maintain a valid US drivers license and 4EJ license (issued locally)." If US citizens currently live and work in Japan under other non-SOFA contracts or for non-US Government contracted companies, they may not have a valid US drivers license. They would likely have a Japanese driver's license. Can they use their Japanese driver's license, just like Japanese contractors are able to?

If in possession of Japanese license, they may use it. The 4EJ is a requirement to meet USFJ SOFA requirements as international travelers to Japan must possess an internal drivers license or 4EJ license. If in possession of a Japanese license then this is not applicable.

PWS Page 6

Section 2.4.1.5

The statement that "the Contractor shall not perform work unless it is specified in the PWS unless otherwise directed by the CO ...", opens up a wide possibility of work to be specified. If this wording is going to be used, it is necessary to include a description of the specific tasks that would be expected by the CO or a description of the tasks that would not fall under this contract. Otherwise, the CO could ask pretty much anything.

This wording is included to protect the contractor from doing any work not included in their scope of requirement. If the CO determines that a task not included in the PWS is necessary for the execution of this contract, he/she may direct performance in writing after coordination with the contractor.

PWS Worker Ratio

The PWS does not define an escort to worker ratio. It is understood that escorts will have a maximum allowed number of individuals they can escort, but any more than a couple would result in diminished monitoring capabilities. Will a ratio be defined?

The number of escorts demanded for each project will be determined at the Task Order level. The anticipated escort to general contractor ratio is 1 escort to 10 GC.

PWS

Task Order Issuance

The PWS provides no minimum advance notice for Task Order issuance.

Given that escorts must have RABs, flightline licenses, 4EJ licenses, NACI investigations, and completed AT/OPSEC training before performing, there must be a minimum lead time. Attachment 3 shows one project already starting April 1, 2026, which may predate contract award.

The anticipated contract start date is 1 June 2026. The USG is factoring that after Task Order issuance there will be a mobilization period.

Per the PWS the contractor will be required to provide documentation beginning 21 days before on-site performance.

The USG understands that there will be a need for staffing, on-boarding and potential relocation will be captured at the Task Order level.

PWS Lead Escort

The PWS defines the Lead Escort role but does not specify how many escorts or concurrent projects a single Lead Escort is expected to manage. With peak demand of 31 escorts across 14 projects, please clarify: (a) is one Lead Escort expected to cover all concurrent projects; (b) may the contractor propose additional lead/supervisory personnel; and (c) is the Lead Escort position a separate billable labor category, or is it included in the Cleared Escort Official rate?

A. The number of Lead Escorts will be determined at Task Order levels. It may be required for 1 Lead Escort of cover all active projects.

B. Contractor may propose recommendation for additional Lead escorts and escorts for the USG's consideration.

C. See attached 2 - Pricing Sheet, Lead escort must meet the same requirements as the escort but rate is tracked separately.

PWS Page 8

Section 2.4.5

Hardware and digital documentation devices containing or having contained CUI/PII become USG property at contract completion. PWS §2.4.4.7 requires the contractor to supply these devices. Please clarify: (a) does this apply to all devices purchased over the life of the contract or only those in use at contract completion; (b) will the government compensate the contractor for these devices at contract end or are the costs expected to be included in the base rate; and (c) is there a government-approved list of acceptable devices? a. Over the life of the contract

b. Should be included in fully burden rate. Specifically, the Lead Escort has a requirement for reports under 2.4.4.5

c. N/A, Contractor provided/used devices will not be added to the USG's network.

PWS Page 11

Section 2.7.1

2.7.1 states that escorts may be required to work outside normal hours including weekends, evenings, overnight, and holidays, with 24-hour notice.

Please confirm: (a) whether differential/premium pay for after-hours work is anticipated and, if so, whether it should be priced as a separate labor category or included in the base rate; and (b) whether the fully-burdened labor rate must already include the cost of reasonable after-hours coverage. No after hours pricing required. If Escorts have to work outside of the normal duty hours, this will be tracked and directed in writing. If hours go beyond the minimum work hours, it will be handled via a modification.

PWS Page 12

Section 3.1

3.1 requires a mobilization plan and associated costs for each project. Please clarify whether mobilization costs are to be priced as a separate CLIN, included in fully-burdened labor rates, or structured another way, and whether de-mobilization/re-mobilization costs between projects under the same IDIQ are separately compensable.

Mobilization is priced separately. See Attachment 2.

PWS Page20

Section 5.4.1

5.4.1 requires all escort personnel to possess a valid and in-scope Tier-1 investigation prior to commencement of performance, and states that the US Government will not sponsor new investigations. Given that Tier-1 investigations can only be initiated through government sponsorship, this requirement effectively limits the eligible labor pool to individuals who currently hold or recently held a federal investigation. In an OCONUS environment at Misawa AB, Japan, this constraint is particularly acute. The contractor requests that the government: (a) clarify whether the contractor may sponsor Tier-1 investigations for otherwise-qualified candidates under the authority of this contract; (b) if not, provide any known data on the estimated size of the pre-investigated labor pool at or near Misawa AB; (c) confirm whether a candidate currently working under another federal contract with an active Tier-1 investigation would satisfy this requirement upon transfer; and (d) consider whether a supervised provisional status — where a candidate with a pending investigation works under direct supervision of a fully cleared escort — would be permissible during a defined onboarding period.

See similar question above

3 - Projected Construc All N/A Attachment 3 shows the "Construct Flight Simulator" project (FY28) with "0" escorts required. Can the Government confirm this project will not require escort services, or is this an error?

The number of escorts needed will be determined at the Task Order level. Attachment 3 was provided for reference purpose only. It is anticipated that no escort will be required for this project due to it being a US citizen only project.

Attachment 3 - Projected

Construction Projects /

Attachment 2 -

All N/A

The projection table shows peak demand of 30+ escorts in Q3/Q4 FY2027, but the Pricing Sheet shows only 24 escorts for FY27. Can the Government clarify how the Contractor should reconcile the difference between the projection and the Pricing Sheet quantities for staffing planning purposes?

The projects sheet was provided for reference only. Interested contractors should use the pricing sheet for proposal preparation. There are several variables for the variation not disclosed at this time due to ongoing planning.

Attachment 2 - Pricing Sheet

All N/A

The Pricing Sheet notes "Overtime will be tracked as 1.5 times the above listed rate for escorts." Should the Contractor include an estimated overtime amount in the pricing, or will overtime be handled strictly through modifications as needed?

A NTE O/T CLIN is added to the solicitation and pricing sheet to capture hours beyond the minimum of 40 hours per week per escort.

PWS 9

2.5.2.2, Anti-Terrorism (AT)

Level I Training

Section 2.5.2.2 requires AT Level I Training completion within fifteen (15) days after contract start date. However, if escorts must possess this training prior to performing escort duties, can the Government clarify if there is a grace period where personnel may perform non-escort administrative duties while completing training?

This requirement is in regards to Task Orders. Prior to the start of performance there are several requirements that must be provided to the USG.

PWS 12-13 3.1.1

Section 3.1.1 requires the Contractor to provide PPE "as needed" per OSHA, Japanese equivalent, and General Contractor requirements. Can the specific PPE requirements be made available?

This will include but not limited to hard hat when around overhead operations, eye protection, reflective material at time of darkness, and steeled/composite toed boots based on construction performance. This is not a full list but dome examples of PPE required per OSHA requirements.

PWS 24 Appendix A / Table 4

Appendix A (Table 4) lists "Cleared Escort Officials" as the only labor category with requirements including "Flightline Driving Privilege & RAB." Can the Government confirm whether the Lead Escort has any different or additional qualification requirements beyond those listed for Cleared Escort Officials?

The Lead Escorts has the same requirements of the escorts in Appendix A as they are also an escort.

General Question N/A N/A Can the Government clarify the anticipated frequency of task order issuance (e.g., monthly, quarterly, per project)?

Anticipated Task Order frequency will be as needed the USG's goal is to minimize the annual frequency. It is anticipated to be no more than quarterly at the most but is determined based on project scheduling.

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