AFRC_C2_System_RFP_Questions_7_Jun_19.pdf

RFP FA664319RA001

Question # RFP Document Section/Subsection Topic Question

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C. Communications and L.II-Volume Organization, A- General

Means of Submission

Page 2 indicates, “Otherwise, source selection information will be transmitted via direct mailing or AMRDEC SAFE at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe/guide.aspx.

In contradiction Page 3 indicates, “*All Volumes shall be submitted in CD-R or DVD-R form (write once/read only) (1 copy) that is “closed” so that no further writes can be made to the media AND submitted via AMRDEC.”

Will the Government accept submissions via AMRDEC SAFE only?

ANSWER: No, You must submit your proposal IAW the instructions in the RFP via AMRDEC AND either CD-R or DVD-R.

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II. Volume Organization, A.

General, 1.

Proposal Submission

The cited Section/Subsection states “For the AMRDEC submission, the email notification to the PCO there is a package awaiting will serve as this time and date stamp for receipt.

Please clarify the duration of time from the successful submission/upload of the proposal into AMRDEC to the time an e-mail notification is sent to the PCO indicating there is a package awaiting.

ANSWER: AMRDEC is not an AFRC system. The email generated when a file has been uploaded has the time and date the document was uploaded to the system. For the purpose of the timeliness of a proposal, the AMRDEC generated email that shows the time and date of the uploaded file will be used. (It should be noted that the CD must be received by the due date of the proposals also.)

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L.II-Volume Organization, A- General

Page Allocations

The page allocations for Volume III seem to be inconsistent with “3. The page limitation for Volume III, Written Technical Proposal is 19 pages. The page limitations include any cover page, charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, supporting illustrations, spreadsheets, etc., but excludes any table of contents or list of acronyms (if utilized). Offerors are cautioned that any pages that exceed the page limitations shall not be read but shall be removed and either retained in the contract file without being considered in the evaluation, or, sent back to the offeror.”

Will the Government please confirm that the proposal volume cover page is excluded from the 19 pages allocated for Volume III.?

ANSWER: The RFP will be amended to exclude the cover page from the page count.

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L.II-Volume Organization, A- General, 2.

Formatting 2. Print shall be no smaller than a font size of 12. Paper size shall be 8 1/2” X 11,” excluding any drawings, diagrams, and/or supporting illustrations, spreadsheets, etc.

Will the Government allow Offerors to use a smaller but still legible point font for tables and graphics?

ANSWER: Yes, the RFP will be amended to add the following: Print shall be no smaller than a font size of 12. Times New Roman, Arial, or similar font preferred.

The font size shall be no less than 12 point except table cell, chart, graph or figure labels or text in tables, charts, graphs or figures shall be no smaller than 8 point.

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Evaluation Basis For Award; D. Volume III, Subfactor 3: Written Proposal

Technical Capabilities response

“This subfactor is met when the offeror’s proposal clearly demonstrates an understanding of the requirements set forth in the PWS and adequately articulates their proposed approach for meeting all requirements set forth within the PWS.”

Besides the Life Cycle Management Plan, Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), and any functionalities that enhance the mission capabilities sections of the PWS, much of PWS requirements need to fit into the Technical Capabilities section with a 5-page limit at 12-point font.

Will the Government please increase the page limits for the Technical Capabilities for offerors to adequately describe our approach, or define which sections of the PWS offerors need to respond to within the Technical Capabilities section?

ANSWER: The page count will remain as stated in the RFP. The offeror is responsible for the articulating the proposed requirement IAW the Section L of the RFP IAW the entire PWS requirements.

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Evaluation Basis For Award; D. Volume III, Subfactor 3: Written Proposal;

And

DD_1423_CDRL_A005

Lifecycle Management Plan_signed

Life Cycle Management Plan response

“A. Life Cycle Management Plan (5 Pages)- The offeror must submit a written plan for the sustainability of the installed systems throughout the life of the contract (5 years) to include all hardware, software and accessories.”

DD-1423 CDRL A005 indicates, “Block 12: Contractor shall submit Lifecycle Management Plan within 30 days of contract award.”

Is the required Subfactor 3 - Life Cycle Management Plan a draft to be presented within each offerors proposal to be revised and submitted within 30 days of award?

ANSWER: No, the Life Cycle Management Plan submitted with the proposal is not a draft to later be revised. Offerors will be evaluated on the Life Cycle Management Plan as part of the trade-off as stated in Section L. The Life Cycle Management Plan must be submitted with the proposal in accordance with Section L. This plan will be made a part of the contract upon award. CDRL A005 will be revised to reflect the annual submission as stated in PWS paragraph 2.7.5.

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Evaluation Basis For Award; D. Volume III, Subfactor 3: Written Proposal;

And

Integrated Master Schedule response

“B. Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)(3 Pages)- The offeror must submit a proposed master schedule, including details/plans for removals/installs at the locations included in the PWS with a 20 Dec 19 completion date.”

DD_1423_CDRL_A004 indicates, “Block 12: Final IMS is due 10 business days after post award orientation meeting.”

DD_1423_CDRL_A004

Integrated_Master Schedule signed

Is the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) a draft to be presented within each offerors proposal to be revised and submitted within 10 days after post award orientation meeting?

ANSWER: Offerors are to provide your Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), including details/plans for removal of legacy consoles and delivery and installation of new C2 Systems IAW Section L of the RFP with the proposal. This Schedule is just a part of the IMP and Execution IMS referenced in PWS paragraph 2.6. You are going to be evaluated on the schedule you submit with your proposal. This schedule is part of the trade-off as stated in Section M. The IMP and Execution IMS will be managed and used as a day to day execution tool and how progress is checked on meeting program requirements. The Execution IMS (which the schedule submitted with the proposal will be a part of) in CDRL A004 and the PWS shall include the activities of the prime Contractor and their major sub- Contractors. All Contractor schedule information delivered to the Government shall originate from the Execution IMS. The Contractor shall perform appropriate analyses of the Execution IMS tasks and report potential or existing problem areas to the COR and recommend corrective actions to eliminate or reduce schedule impact. Final IMS is due 10 business days after post award orientation meeting.

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Section M., II. Proposal Evaluation, C. Volume II, Certifications, 2.

Proposal Evaluation

The cited Section/Subsection states “This subfactor is met when the offeror provides, with the proposal, self-certification that employees have Security Plus Certification and that all products are on the approved Products List (APL). Any proposal that does not include these certifications will be deemed unacceptable.”

Please confirm that specific, named personnel are not required to be evidenced within each offeror’s proposal.

ANSWER: Correct, the offeror will self-certify that the proposed employee shall have Security Plus Certification. No names are required.

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Section L, II. Volume Organization, A.

General Section L, II. Volume Organization, B.

Completed RFP

Teaming Arrangements

The cited Section/Subsection states "Completed RFP with completed Section K, Teaming Arrangements/Joint Venture Agreements, Exceptions to the Term and Conditions, Validity of Proposal, Subcontracting Plan if applicable" are to be presented within Volume I, Completed RFP.

Section II. Volume Organization, A. General identifies “Teaming Arrangements/Joint Venture Agreements” while Section II. Volume Organization, B. Completed RFP does not specify the proposal requirements pertaining to these items.

Will the Government please clarify the requirements related to Teaming Arrangements?

ANSWER: Offerors should submit any teaming arrangement agreements with the proposal.

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Section L, II. Volume Organization, A.

General

Joint Venture Agreements

The cited Section/Subsection states "Completed RFP with completed Section K, Teaming Arrangements/Joint Venture Agreements, Exceptions to the Term and Conditions, Section L, II. Volume Organization, B.

Completed RFP

Validity of Proposal, Subcontracting Plan if applicable" are to be presented within Volume I, Completed RFP?

Section II. Volume Organization, A. General identifies “Teaming Arrangements/Joint Venture Agreements” while Section II. Volume Organization, B. Completed RFP does not specify the proposal requirements pertaining to these items.

Will the Government please clarify the requirements related to Joint Venture Agreements?

ANSWER: Offerors should submit any Joint Venture agreements with the proposal.

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Section L, II. Volume Organization, A.

General Section L, II. Volume Organization, B.

Completed RFP

Subcontracting Plan

The cited Section/Subsection states "Completed RFP with completed Section K, Teaming Arrangements/Joint Venture Agreements, Exceptions to the Term and Conditions, Validity of Proposal, Subcontracting Plan if applicable" are to be presented within Volume I, Completed RFP.

Section II. Volume Organization, A. General identifies “Subcontracting Plan if applicable” while Section II. Volume Organization, B. Completed RFP does not specify the detailed requirements of the Subcontracting Plan.

Will the Government clarify the detailed requirements for the Subcontracting Plan and any the small business subcontracting goals that must be addressed?

ANSWER: Offerors (if a large business) must submit a subcontracting plan with your businesses small business representation percentages utilized.

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Section L, II. Volume Organization, B.

Volume I, 1.

Section M, II. Proposal Evaluation, B. Volume I, 1.

Section I

Clause Applicability

Solicitation Section L states "Offerors shall submit a subcontracting plan if applicable.

(All Large Businesses require a sub-contracting Plan)."

Solicitation Section M states “Attachment 2 is completed, joint venture agreements are completed, subcontracting plan is submitted and all “fill-in” clauses and provisions are completed as required.”

Solicitation Section I includes FAR 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

FAR 19.702(a) contains requirements regarding subcontracting with small businesses and small business subcontracting plans. Specifically, FAR 19.702(a)(1) applies to this procurement, requiring submission of a Subcontracting Plan, while FAR 19.702(b)(1) exempts small businesses from this requirement. Further, FAR 19.708(b) requires insertion of FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, in solicitations and contracts that offer subcontracting possibilities, are expected to exceed $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), and are required to include the clause at 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, unless the acquisition is set aside or is to be accomplished under the 8(a) program. However, it appears that FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Alternate II), is inadvertently omitted from the solicitation.

Will the Government confirm that FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Alternate II), is applicable to this procurement?

ANSWER: Yes. The clause 52.219-9 will be added to the solicitation by amendment.

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DFARS 215.304(c)(1) states “In acquisitions that require use of the clause at FAR 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, other than those based on the lowest price technically acceptable source selection process (see FAR 15.101-2), the extent of participation of small businesses… concerns in performance of the contract shall be addressed in source selection. The contracting officer shall evaluate the extent to which offerors identify and commit to small business performance of the contract.

Please clarify if a small business participation plan is required, and it so what are the evaluation criteria?

ANSWER: Offerors (large businesses) shall submit a sub-contracting plan with the proposal. The plan shall be submitted in Volume I and evaluated by the Contracting Officer and Small Business Specialist IAW FAR 19.705-4 to ensure it meets the necessary criteria of an acceptable Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 19.704.

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Section L, II. Volume Organization, B.

Volume I, 1.

Section M, II. Proposal Evaluation, B. Volume I, 1.

Evaluation Methodology

Solicitation Section L states "Offerors shall submit a subcontracting plan if applicable.

(All Large Businesses require a sub-contracting Plan)."

Solicitation Section M states “Attachment 2 is completed, joint venture agreements are completed, subcontracting plan is submitted and all “fill-in” clauses and provisions are completed as required.”

Please clarify, specifically, how the Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be evaluated.

ANSWER: The plan shall be submitted in Volume I and evaluated by the Contracting Officer and Small Business Specialist IAW FAR 19.705-4 to ensure it meets the necessary criteria of an acceptable Subcontracting Plan IAW FAR 19.704

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B. Volume I:

Completed RFP and E.

Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal

Volume Organization

The instructions for Volume 1 indicate, “Offerors shall ensure that all clauses and provisions that require “fill-in” information are appropriately completed, including the proposed prices associated with the contract line items in the Schedule B of the RFP.

Assuming that “Schedule B” refers to Section B of the RFP_FA664319RA001 document, which contains the CLINs with unit pricing, then the instructions for E. Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal are in conflict.

Will the Government please clarify what Schedule B refers?

ANSWER: Schedule B is the second page of the RFP, it is actually Section B. Any reference to “Schedule B” will mean Section B and will be stated as such in an amendment to the RFP.

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B. Volume I:

Completed RFP and E.

Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal

Volume Organization

The instructions for Volume 1 indicate, “Offerors shall ensure that all clauses and provisions that require “fill-in” information are appropriately completed, including the proposed prices associated with the contract line items in the Schedule B of the RFP.

Assuming that “Schedule B” refers to Section B of the RFP_FA664319RA001 document, which contains the CLINs with unit pricing, then the instructions for E. Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal are in conflict.

Will the Government please clarify whether the Government wants offerors to respond to Section B of the RFP_FA664319RA001 document in Volume I or Volume IV?

ANSWER: You will respond in Volume I with the filled-in RFP which will include Section B. Volume IV will include any cost information as well as Attachment 2, as referenced in paragraph E, Volume IV (4).

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Section M, II. Proposal Evaluation, B. Volume I, 1.

Volume Organization

The cited Section/Subsection states “Attachment 2 is completed, joint venture agreements are completed, subcontracting plan is submitted and all “fill-in” clauses and provisions are completed as required.”

Please clarify the reference to “Attachment 2.” Is the intended reference “Volume I?”

ANSWER: Attachment 2 pricing should be included in Volume IV as referenced in paragraph E, Volume IV (4).

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Section L, II. Volume Organization, B.

Completed RFP, 1.

General Section L, II. Volume Organization, E.

Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal

Section II. Volume Organization, B. Completed RFP, 1. General states “Offerors shall ensure that all clauses and provisions that require “fill-in” information are appropriately completed, including the proposed prices associated with the contract line items in the Schedule B of the RFP.”

II. Volume Organization, E. Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal states “All information relating to the proposed price must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the price/financial volume.”

Will the Government clarify if the completed Solicitation Section B shall be included within Volume I or, consistent with the instruction that all information relating to the proposed price must be included in the section of the proposal designated as the price/financial volume, if it the completed Solicitation Section B shall be included within Volume IV?

ANSWER: You will respond in Volume I with the filled-in RFP which will include Section B. Volume IV will include any cost information as well as Attachment 2, as referenced in paragraph E, Volume IV (4). (Note: This wording is included to keep any pricing information out of the technical volumes.)

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Section L, II. Volume Organization, E.

Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal, 4.

The cited Section/Subsection states “Data beyond that required by this instruction shall not be submitted, unless you consider it essential to document or support your price position.”

Will the Government confirm that offerors are permitted to include as a component of proposal Volume IV, Cost/Price Proposal, a written Cost/Price Proposal Narrative providing a written description of the cost/price methodology?

ANSWER: Offerors may submit any cost/price related information necessary in Volume IV. However, providing pricing IAW Attachment 2 is all that is necessary.

Cost and pricing data is not required.

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

Subfactor 2 indicates, “The offeror must present an oral and functional demonstration that adequately demonstrates the proposed system meets the technical requirements, functionalities and performs at the capabilities outlined in the PWS.”

To meet this requirement, presenters typically present a PowerPoint slide deck during the Orals.

Does the Government require an orals PowerPoint slide deck that addresses all the requirements in the PWS and displayed/briefed during Orals?

ANSWER: Offerors are responsible for how to present the oral presentations, there is no set format other than demonstrating the required functionalities of the system in accordance with Section L. PowerPoint slides are at the offeror’s discretion.

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals Submission

Is the orals presentation due upon down select/invitation to present, or upon date of presentation?

ANSWER: Upon receipt of an Offeror’s proposal, offeror will be provide a date and time for oral presentation.

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

Is the Government going to provide a flat screen TV or projector to display PowerPoint slides during the oral and functional demonstration?

ANSWER: A conference room with ability to display powerpoint slides will be made available at the time of presentation.

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

Will the Government provide a power supply to plug in laptop or demo equipment?

ANSWER: Yes

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

Will the Government supply the cables to connect presenter laptops to GFE provided projectors or flat screen TVs, and if so, what type of cables will the Government supply?

ANSWER: Yes – Cat 5 cabling will be provided. Contractor is welcome to provide your own.

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

How many Orals Presenters can present/demo?

ANSWER: There is no limit on your team members, as long as it is reasonable.

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

Does the Government require a list of presenters to assist civilian, non-CAC/Military ID card holders with obtaining visitor passes prior to presentation date, and to whom and when shall this list be sent to?

ANSWER: Yes, that will be requested when offerors get the date and time to present.

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

In order for presenters to prepare for orals and the functional demonstration, will the Government provide a layout of the room they intend to use for the demonstration that describes where the entrance/exit, presenters, TV/projector screen, and review board are located?

ANSWER: No

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D. Volume III, Subfactor 2- Technical Capabilities-Oral Presentation

Orals and Demonstration

System will be hooked into a test database to determine operability. Inability to provide a workable model will be deemed unacceptable.

Will the Government provide specification for interfacing with the test database and any security considerations?

ANSWER: AFRC can create a closed virtual environment for contractor to connect a Windows based system and test database. Testing can be accomplished with a vendor test data base to show interoperability. Interface would be either SIP or AS- SIP connections.

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Section M., II. Proposal Evaluation, E.

Cost/Price Proposal Factor (6) Total Price column

CLINs x004 and x005

The cited Section/Subsection states “For evaluation purposes only, CLINS X004 and X005 will be evaluated utilizing the Quantity of 5 multiplied by the unit price proposed for a total price.”

Within Attachment_2_Pricing_Spreadsheet shall each offeror calculate the Total Price for CLINs x004 and x005 by multiplying the Unit Price for BEQ 4-6 by five (5) to arrive at the entry to be made in the Total Price column?

ANSWER: No, the offerors should price the BEQs as stated. The price provided for the BEQ 4-6 (which contains the quantity of 5) will be used for evaluation by the evaluation team.

30 RFP_FA664319RA001 Section B, CLINs x004 Option for Additional C2 Systems

This Optional ordering CLIN is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and identifies different ordering quantities (i.e. 1-3, 4-6, 7-9). Further, the ordering unit for CLIN x004 is identified as “Lot” with a corresponding quantity of “1.0.”

If this FFP Optional ordering CLIN is exercised, a Lot quantity of 1.0 will be ordered at the Unit Price. Given that this Optional ordering CLIN is intended to offer the Government ordering flexibility for different ordering quantities (i.e. 1-3, 4-6, 7-9), will the Government confirm that three (3) separate Optional ordering CLINs, with an ordering unit identified as “Lot” and a corresponding quantity of “1.0” will be created for each different ordering quantity, 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9?

ANSWER: No The quantity of “lot” is used so that the option may be exercised multiple times if needed. The actual quantities ordered will be “each”.

31 RFP_FA664319RA001 Section B, CLINs x005 Option for Maintenance and Sustainment for the Additional New C2 Systems in CLIN x004

This Optional ordering CLIN is Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) and identifies different ordering quantities (i.e. 1-3, 4-6, 7-9). Further, the ordering unit for CLIN x005 is identified as “Months” with a corresponding quantity of “12.0.”

Given that this Optional ordering CLIN is intended to offer the Government ordering flexibility for different ordering quantities (i.e. 1-3, 4-6, 7-9), will the Government confirm that three (3) separate Optional ordering CLINs, with an ordering unit identified as “Months” and a corresponding quantity of “12.0” will be created for each different ordering quantity, 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9?

ANSWER: Only the actual number of additional systems plus the corresponding maintenance etc will be ordered if necessary.

32 FINAL_Console_PWS_7_May19 5.4 Travel PWS Section 5.4 states “The Contractor travel payment is limited to reasonable and allowable costs to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the Government’s Joint Travel Regulation, Volume 2 and allowable per FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs. No profit or fee will be paid.”

Will the Government confirm that any indirect rates applicable to incurred Travel costs, and in accordance with the contractor’s standard accounting practice, are allowable costs?

ANSWER: G&A may be applied to travel if it is an offeror’s established practice. It would be considered an allowable cost.

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Attachment_2_Pricing_Spreadsheet

Section B, Option Line Item 5002

CLIN 5002

Maintenance of C2 Systems Option IAW

FAR 52.217-8

Section B, Option Line Item 5002 identifies a contract ordering period of six (6) months.

Within Attachment 2, Pricing Spreadsheet, CLIN 5002 identifies a contract ordering period of twelve (12) months.

Will the Government confirm that the contract ordering period for CLIN 5002 is six (6) months and that the reference to “12 months” within Attachment 2, Pricing Spreadsheet, shall be changed to “6 Months”?

ANSWER: Yes, the spreadsheet will be amended.

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Attachment_2_Pricing_Spreadsheet

Section B, Option Line Item 5005

CLIN 5005

Maintenance of C2 Systems Option IAW

FAR 52.217-8

Section B, Option Line Item 5005 identifies a contract ordering period of six (6) months.

Within Attachment 2, Pricing Spreadsheet, CLIN 5005 identifies a contract ordering period of “1 Lot.”

Will the Government confirm that the contract ordering period for CLIN 5005 is six (6) months and that the reference to “1 Lot” within Attachment 2, Pricing Spreadsheet, shall be changed to “6 Months”?

ANSWER: No, the correct unit of issue should be “Lot”. The Section B will be corrected. Lot is used so these options can be exercised more than once if necessary.

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Attachment_2_Pricing_Spreadsheet

Section B, Option Line Items 1005 - 4005 CLINs 1005 - 4005

Maintenance of C2 Systems Option IAW

FAR 52.217-8

Section B, Option Line Items 1005 – 4005 identify a contract ordering period of twelve

(12) months. Within Attachment 2, Pricing Spreadsheet, CLINs 1005 - 4005 identify a contract ordering period of “1 Lot.”

Will the Government confirm that the contract ordering period for CLINs 1005 - 4005 is twelve (12) months and that the references to “1 Lot” within Attachment 2, Pricing Spreadsheet, shall be changed to “12 Months”?

ANSWER: No, but the Section B of the RFP and Attachment 2 will be revised to correct “BEQ” to “Estimated Quantity Ranges” for X004 and for X005 will be changed to Months vs Each-The basic will remain as “lot” to be able to exercise the options more than once if necessary.

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Section F, CLIN 0002 Period of Performance

Within Section F, CLIN 0002, the Delivery Period is cited as “30 AUG 2019 – 29 AUG 2020,” however the Period of Performance is cited as 30 AUG 2019 – 20 DEC 2019.”

Within Section F, CLIN 0002, will the Government confirm that the Period of Performance is 30 AUG 2019 – 29 AUG 2020?

ANSWER: Amendment will correct to read 30 Aug 2019-29 Aug 2020

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Section F, CLINs 5002

- 5005

Delivery Period

Within Section F, CLINs 5002 - 5005, the Delivery Period(s) are cited as “30 AUG 2024

– 29 AUG 2025,” however the Period(s) of Performance are cited as 30 AUG 2024 – 28

FEB 2025.”

Within Section F, CLINs 5002 - 5005, will the Government confirm that the Delivery Period is 30 AUG 2019 – 28 FEB 2025?

ANSWER: Yes Amendment will correct to 30 Aug 2024-28 Feb 2025

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Section F, CLIN 5006 Delivery Period

Within Section F, CLIN 5006, the Delivery Requested by date is cited as “15 JUN 2019.”

Will the Government clarify the reference to 15 JUN 2019 as it relates to the contract period of performance?

ANSWER: The delivery date will be corrected to read period of performance 30 Aug 2024 -28 Feb 2025.

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Section I, FAR 52.222- 17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 22.1207, FAR 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts for (1) service contracts, as defined at 22.001, (2) that succeed contracts for performance of the same or similar work at the same location and (3) that are not exempted by 22.1203-2 or waived in accordance with 22.1203-3.

The principal purpose of the resultant contract is to furnish services by persons employed in bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as opposed to service employees as defined within FAR 22.0001. Will the Government please remove FAR 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

CON IT, our contract writing system does not allow deletion of this clause.

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Section I - General Section I, FAR 52.222- 44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment

Clause Applicability

Section I, Contract Clauses states “Clause 52.222-44 does not apply.”

In accordance with FAR 22.1006(c)(2), FAR 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts if the contract is expected to be a fixed-price, time-and-materials, or labor-hour service contract containing the clause at 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, and is not a multiple year contract or is not a contract with options to renew. The clause may be used in contracts that do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold. The clause at 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment, applies to both contracts subject to area prevailing wage determinations and contracts subject to contractor collective bargaining agreements (see 22.1002-2 and 22.1002-3).

Will the Government please remove FAR 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The clause does not apply. At the beginning of Section I the solicitation states it does not apply. CON IT, our contract writing system does not allow deletion of this clause.

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55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 22.1906, FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts that include the clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, or 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, where work is to be performed, in whole or in part, in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia).

Will the Government please remove FAR 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

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62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 22.2110, FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts that include the clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, or 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, where work is to be performed, in whole or in part, in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia).

Will the Government please remove FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

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Section I, FAR 52.216- 11, Cost Contract-No Fee

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 16.307(e), FAR 52.216-11, Cost Contract-No Fee, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts when a cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated that provides no fee and is not a cost-sharing contract.

Within Solicitation Section I, specifically FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract, the Government asserts that it contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract with Cost Reimbursable CLIN. As the resultant contract is contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (albeit with one (1) Cost-Reimbursable CLIN for Travel).

Will the Government please remove FAR 52.216-11, Cost Contract-No Fee, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

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43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 22.1006(c)(1), FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts), is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts if the contract is expected to be a fixed-price, time-and-materials, or labor-hour service contract containing the clause at 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, and is a multiple year contract or is a contract with options to renew which exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold. The clause may be used in contracts that do not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

The clause at 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts), applies to both contracts subject to area prevailing wage determinations and contracts subject to the incumbent contractor’s collective bargaining agreement in effect during this contract’s preceding contract period (see 22.1002-2 and 22.1002-3).

Will the Government please remove FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts), as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

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Section I, FAR 32.706- 2, Clauses for Limitation of Cost or Funds

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 32.706-2(a), FAR 32.706-2, Clauses for Limitation of Cost or Funds, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts if a fully funded cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated, whether or not the contract provides for payment of a fee.

Within Solicitation Section I, specifically FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract, the Government asserts that it contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract with Cost

Reimbursable CLIN. As the resultant contract is contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (albeit with one (1) Cost-Reimbursable CLIN for Travel).

Will the Government please remove FAR 32.706-2, Clauses for Limitation of Cost or Funds, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

CON IT, our contract writing system does not allow deletion of this clause. (52.232- 20)

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Section I, FAR 52.244- 2, Subcontracts

Unpriced Contract Actions

In accordance with FAR 44.204(a)(1), FAR 52.244-2, Subcontracts, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts when contemplating--

(i) A cost-reimbursement contract;

(ii) A letter contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold;

(iii) A fixed-price contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold under which unpriced contract actions (including unpriced modifications or unpriced delivery orders) are anticipated;

(iv) A time-and-materials contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold; or

(v) A labor-hour contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold.

Will the Government please confirm that there will be no unpriced contract actions under the resultant contract?

ANSWER: There will be no unpriced contract actions.

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2, Subcontracts

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 44.204(a)(1), FAR 52.244-2, Subcontracts, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts when contemplating--

(i) A cost-reimbursement contract;

(ii) A letter contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold;

(iii) A fixed-price contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold under which unpriced contract actions (including unpriced modifications or unpriced delivery orders) are anticipated;

(iv) A time-and-materials contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold; or

(v) A labor-hour contract that exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold.

Within Solicitation Section I, specifically FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract, the Government asserts that it contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract with Cost Reimbursable CLIN. As the resultant contract is contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (albeit with one (1) Cost-Reimbursable CLIN for Travel), will the Government please remove FAR 52.244-2, Subcontracts, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

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5, Competition in Subcontracting

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 44.204(c), 52.244-5, Competition in Subcontracting, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts when contracting by negotiation, and when the contract amount is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, unless--

(1) A firm-fixed-price contract, awarded on the basis of adequate price competition or whose prices are set by law or regulation, is contemplated; or

(2) A time-and-materials, labor-hour, or architect-engineer contract is contemplated.

Within Solicitation Section I, specifically FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract, the Government asserts that it contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract with Cost Reimbursable CLIN. As the resultant contract is contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (albeit with one (1) Cost-Reimbursable CLIN for Travel), and a reasonable expectation of adequate price competition is present, will the Government please remove 52.244-5, Competition in Subcontracting, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

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Section I, FAR 52.232- 20, Limitation of Cost

Clause Applicability

In accordance with FAR 32.706-2(a), FAR 52.232-20, Limitation of Cost, is to be inserted in solicitations and contracts if a fully funded cost-reimbursement contract is contemplated, whether or not the contract provides for payment of a fee.

Within Solicitation Section I, specifically FAR 52.216-1, Type of Contract, the Government asserts that it contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract with Cost Reimbursable CLIN. As the resultant contract is contemplated to be Firm-Fixed-Price (albeit with one (1) Cost-Reimbursable CLIN for Travel), will the Government please remove FAR 52.232-20, Limitation of Cost, as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to state this clause does not apply.

CON IT, our contract writing system does not allow deletion of this clause.

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I. Proposal Format, A.

General

SF 33

Reference

The cited Section/Subsection states “Proposals must be received by HQ AFRC/PKA, Attention: Debra F. Scarborough, no later than the date and time specified in Block 8 on the face page of the RFP.”

Will the Government please confirm that the reference to Block 8 is intended to be “Block 9”?

ANSWER: The solicitation will be amended to read Block 9.

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Section I. FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Alternate I)

In accordance with FAR 4.1105(a)(2) and FAR 4.1102(a)(5), FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Alternate I), is to be inserted in solicitations when the contract will be awarded without providing for full and open competition due to unusual or compelling urgency.

Will the Government please remove FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management (Alternate I), as it does not apply to this procurement?

ANSWER: Yes, the clause does apply-Offerors have to be registered in SAM.

52 Attachment_2_Pricing_Spreadsheet CLINs x004 & x005 Total Price For purposes of calculating the Total Price (column F within Attachment 2) for CLINs x004 and x005 that identify different ordering quantities (i.e. 1-3, 4-6, 7-9), a Unit of Issue of “Each,” and a Unit Price, will the Government advise of the specific computation (with an example) for calculation of the Total Price for each different ordering quantity? Shall the Total Price be calculated based on the maximum quantity for each spectrum (for example, a quantity of “3” for the “1-3” ordering quantity)?

ANSWER: IAW Section M, for evaluation purposes the unit price will be multiplied by the quantity of 5.

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PWS Section 1.1 Attachment 1 – All worksheets

Terminology

PWS Section 1.1. states “However, the FD and SF only require removal of legacy systems; only CP, BOPS and MOC will have legacy systems removed and new systems installed.”

Within Attachment 1, Base Locations, Installs, and Removals, all worksheets reference “AMOPS” and do not include any reference to “BOPS.”

Will the Government clarify the lack of consistent terminology between the utilization of “BOPS” and “AMOPS”?

ANSWER: The AMOPS column is combination of Base OPS and Airfield Management OPS.

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PWS Section 1.1

Terminology

The cited Section/Subsection states “Contractor shall identify all required allied support to facilitate new equipment installation.”

Will the Government clarify the term “allied support” as utilized within this context?

ANSWER: Allied support is referring to Government provided support. This would include any special power, fiber connections, data ports, or HVAC requirements for the system to be installed.

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Appendix A

Attachments On 23 APR 2019, published to FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) were the following attachments:

Attachment_1_Base_locations,_installs_and_removals.xlsx;

Attachment_2_Console_Images.docx;

Attachment_3_C2_Operational_Checklist.docx; and Attachment_4_Priority_of_C2_Systems_Installation.docx.

Within PWS Appendix A, CDRLs, the following embedded attachments are present, though inaccessible:

Attachment 1 – Siemens 3-in-1 Count List 2_26_2019.xlsx;

Attachment 2 – Console Images.docx;

Attachment 3 – Operational Checklist 4 Apr 2019; and Attachment 4 – Consoles Install Schedule.docx.

Based on the file name(s), Attachment 1 and Attachment 4 posted to FBO on 23 APR 2019 and the same attachments within PWS Appendix A, CDRLs, appear to be different files. Please clarify if the attachments posted to FBO on 23 APR 2019 are the identical attachments presented within PWS Appendix A, CDRLs. If they are not identical please provide each attachment as a separate, standalone file.

ANSWER: The final post to FBO was 9 May 19. These documents were amended with that post.

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PWS Section 2.5

Certifications “Contractor personnel performing remote monitoring and System Administration shall complete mandated training required for performance of this contract, as stated below and/or as required by the AFRC/A6 COR. Security Plus Certification is required for System Administration privileges and must have at time of award through the end of the contract. All other required training shall be completed not later than 30 days after award with evidence of course completion submitted to the COR. Performance cannot begin until all mandated training has been completed.”

With regards to performance not being able to commence until all mandated training has been completed, will the Government clarify if this refers to overall contract performance or specifically to performance of the impacted resource/functional role?

ANSWER: This applies to personnel performing the remote monitoring and System Administration only.

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PWS Section 2.7.3

Reimbursable Expenses

The cited Section/Subsection states “If the Government determines that a new functionality is required, it will be billed as a reimbursable expense.”

As all CLINs are Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), with the exception of the Travel CLIN, will the Government clarify if the solicitation will be amended to add a cost-reimbursable CLIN to permit cost-reimbursable labor expenses associated with desired new functionality?

ANSWER: No. If additional functionality is required, a modification to the contract will be accomplished.

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As all CLINs are Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), with the exception of the Travel CLIN, will the Government clarify if all materials related to repairs will be Government- Furnished Equipment (GFE) or if

Section 3, 3.2 CLIN Structure

The cited Section/Subsection states "Periodic travel to include repairs or training, will be on a cost reimbursable basis on CLIN X006 in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR)."

As all CLINs are Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), with the exception of the Travel CLIN, will the Government clarify if the solicitation will be amended to add a cost-reimbursable CLIN to permit cost-reimbursable expenses associated with desired new functionality?

the solicitation will be amended to add a cost-reimbursable CLIN to permit cost-reimbursable materials expenses associated with repairs?

ANSWER: No If additional functionality is required, a modification to the contract will be accomplished.

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PWS Section 2.7.3

Reimbursable Expenses

The cited Section/Subsection states “If the Government determines that a new functionality is required, it will be billed as a reimbursable expense.”

As all CLINs are Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), with the exception of the Travel CLIN, will the Government clarify if the solicitation will be amended to add a cost-reimbursable CLIN to permit cost-reimbursable materials expenses associated with desired new functionality?

ANSWER: No If additional functionality is required, a modification to the contract will be accomplished.

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PWS Section 3.2 Travel The cited Section/Subsection states "See PWS Paragraph 5.4-- NOTE: The travel cost will be included in the Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for legacy console removal, new system installation and site surveys."

Will the Government please remove all removal, installation, and site survey Travel costs from the FFP and instead allow all Travel costs to be cost-reimbursable expenses?

ANSWER: No These are known travel costs and should be a part of the FFP.

61 FINAL_Console_PWS_7_May19 PWS Section 1.2.3 PWS Requirements

The cited Section/Subsection states "The Contractor shall provide for the integration of existing radio equipment including Land Mobile Radios (LMRs) into new/upgraded touch screen systems at all console positions. The system shall be capable of integrating with newer Ultra-High Frequency/Very-High Frequency (UHF/VHF) radio technology such as the Army- Navy/Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 117G Multiband radio."

Will the Government please clarify if the proposed solution shall include the functionality of integrating with newer Ultra-High Frequency/Very-High Frequency (UHF/VHF) radio technology such as the Army- Navy/Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 117G Multiband radio or if the proposed solution shall merely be capable of integrating with newer Ultra-High Frequency/Very-High Frequency (UHF/VHF) radio technology such as the Army- Navy/Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 117G Multiband radio?

ANSWER: The Contractor shall provide the integration of existing radio equipment including Land Mobile Radios (LMRs) into new/upgraded touch screen systems at all console positions. The system shall be capable of integrating with newer Ultra- High Frequency/Very-High Frequency (UHF/VHF) radio technology such as the Army- Navy/Portable Radio Communications (AN/PRC) 117G Multiband radio.

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