Questions and Answers - Solicitation FA558726Q0008.pdf

TAP ReAcq - Solicitation FA558726Q0008

Questions and Answers

Question: Will SOFA status be extended to the employee on this contract or Logistical support for this role?

Answer: Can be provided on a case-by-case basis if needed.

Question: Who are authorized to bid on this opportunity? Is this applicable for vendors whose companies are registered in UK only? Or this is also applicable to vendors outside UK?

Answer: Contract is open to all vendors.

Question: Is this is a follow-on requirement or a new contract? If it is a follow on contract, could you please provide the incumbent contract number and the awarded price?

Answer: This is a Follow-on/ Recompete from Contact FA558720C0012, total contract value was $146,718.00.

Question: Does the contractor employees needs to travel to attend training/seminar overseas? If so, who will cover the cost(s)? How many days the training will be (e.g. how many days in a year)?

Answer: No, travel is not needed to complete training

Question: Please confirm if this requirement is a full-time or part-time position?

Answer: This is a performance-based contract; however, the US Government estimates the below working days and hours, which is a full-time equivalent position.

Question: Please confirm what would be the contractor working days and hours (e.g. Monday- Friday 07:30-16:30)

Answer: The normal working hours for this position would be 0730-1630 Mon- Friday.

Question: If the proposed candidate does not currently reside in the UK, will the USAF provide sponsorship and coordinate in country administrative work requirements (i.e. work Visa, etc.)

Answer: Can discuss on a case-by-case basis if needed.

Question: Is on-base housing at RAF Lakenheath an option for the proposed candidate?

Answer: No

Question: If no on base housing is available, should the vendor include off base housing costs as part of the proposal?

Answer: Yes they could consider.

Question: Does the USAF currently provide training for any of the applicable systems mentioned in the statement of work? If so, would the government please consider providing information on those opportunities for inclusion in the vendor’s proposal?

Answer: Yes, training in applicable systems to function in job roll will be provided locally.

(PWS paragraph 3.1.1)

Question: Is any travel required or anticipated for this position?

Answer: No

Question: Will the USAF provide all job-related equipment at the RAF Lakenheath work location (i.e. desk, computer, phone)?

Answer: Yes (PWS paragraph 3.1.2)

Question: Will the contractor adhere to the same holiday schedule as the TAP PM? If so, please provide information on that schedule for planning purposes.

Answer: Per PWS 4.1 contactor is not required to work American or UK holidays. In addition center is closed all US holidays so there is no option to work but can elect to work UK holidays when center is open.

Question: Does the Government consider TUPE applicable to this procurement, or is Section

4.11 included as a standard notification only?

Answer: TUPE does not apply to this requirement as the current incumbent is a US company. PWS will be updated accordingly.

Question: If TUPE were determined to apply after award, would the Government consider an equitable adjustment to address mandatory labor cost changes?

Question: If applicable, will the Government provide anonymized TUPE employee information (e.g., salary range, hours, benefits, tenure) to all offerors prior to award?

Question: Could you please confirm whether this opportunity is being evaluated primarily on lowest cost, or on best-value criteria?

Answer: This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation process. Quotes will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine if they meet the minimum technical requirements.

From those that are deemed technically acceptable, the award will be made to the quoter with the lowest evaluated price. No additional credit is given for exceeding the minimum requirements.

Question: We are planning to include the implementation of technology to support our resources as part of the long-term plan for this mission. Please confirm whether this approach is acceptable. We would also like to note that the technology implementation will significantly increase overall costs. Please let us know if this technical approach would affect our eligibility for consideration.

Answer: Quoters are free to propose the solution they determine best meets the requirement.

This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) selection process, and quotes will be evaluated against the minimum technical standards established in the Combined Synopsis Solicitation criteria. No additional credit will be given for exceeding those standards.

Question: We are proposing the implementation of technology to support the staff. Please confirm whether this approach aligns with the purpose and scope of the mission, or if it would be considered outside the intended objectives.

Answer: See answer above

Question: Is there a price range for this opportunity that can be shared? Alternatively, is there a source the contractor can reference to obtain standard cost estimates for this type of engagement?

Would you be able to share information on incumbent cost estimates?

Answer: The Government’s Independent Government Estimate (IGE) will not be released. To ensure a fair and competitive environment for all potential quoters, the Government will not provide a price range, budget, or incumbent cost information. Quoters are responsible for developing their own prices quotes based on the requirements detailed in the solicitation and their proposed technical approach.

Question: Is there an incumbent contractor? If yes, what is the current contract number?

Answer: Yes, contract # FA558720C0012, TD Support Services

Question: Is the position currently filled? If yes, is the position filled by a local national?

Answer: Yes, currently filled by a US citizen.