15_Aug_2016_CPI_QUESTIONS_ANSWERS_RFP_0021_FINAL.rtf

UTitle: Request for Proposal (RFP)/Solicitation Number: FA8052-16-R-0021

UDate: 07/27/2016 file_0.wmf

Posted Question: 15 Aug 2016 Combined Synopsis/Solicitation AFICA Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Support Services U Questions Asked/Answer Matrix:

From Date:

QUESTION ASKED:

1BANSWER TO QUESTION:

Attachment 3, paragraph A states: The response shall consist of three (3) separate parts; Part I – Price Proposal, Part II – Past Performance Information and Part III – Technical Capability. However the table on page 6 of Attachment 3 indicates (EACH PROPOSAL MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING: Volume I – Technical Capability, Volume II – Past Performance, and Volume III – Price. Please clarify how the Government would like the volumes labeled.

Please follow the order listed in table on page 6 of attachment 3 for your proposal responses which indicates:

EACH PROPOSAL MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

Volume I – Technical Capability Volume II – Past Performance Volume III – Price

2.

Column 2 (Title) in the table on page 6 of Attachment 3 titled “EACH PROPOSAL MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING” identifies the factors as: Factor 1: Technical Capability, Factor 2: Past Performance, and Factor 3: Price. However, Evaluation Factors identified in ATTACHMENT 4 are identified as Factor 1: Price, Factor 2: Technical, and Factor 3: Past Performance. Please indicate what the correct evaluation factors are.

Please follow the order listed in table on page 6 of attachment 3 for your responses which indicates:

EACH PROPOSAL MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

Volume I – Technical Capability Volume II – Past Performance Volume III – Price

3.

AFMSA anticipates six (6) projects to be conducted in a 12-month period of performance with the possibility that some projects may be conducted simultaneously and estimates the duration of each project will last two (2) weeks each for a total of 480 hours. Does the Government anticipate the 480 hours be consecutive or spread out throughout a given contract year? Does the government anticipate that the two (2) week project duration is a consecutive 80 hours of effort or 80 hours per project spread throughout a contract year? Does the Government have a schedule of when the anticipated CPI projects will be conducted? What is the Government’s basis for determination of the duration of each project? Does the Government have a list of potential projects?

There is not a schedule at this time, the schedule will be discuss at the post award orientation meeting.

4.

Paragraph 1.1.2 in Attachment 2 (PWS) states “The AFMS subsequently contracted external consultants to perform a gap analysis and identify actionable recommendations for the AFMS to adopt leading practices in safety, high reliability and CPI.” Is there an incumbent contractor for this effort?

This is a new requirement, there is not an incumbent.

5.

Paragraph 2.1.6 in Attachment 2 (PWS) indicates the contractor will “Participate in the development, reviews and facilitates training on the use of CPI tools and techniques.” Does the government anticipate requiring the contractor to provide initial GB/BB training?

Yes, the GB/BB will provide training on the CPI tools.

6.

Given the requirement is for part time support from two individuals, would the government entertain a staffing model that utilized only one person (the BB, whose qualifications satisfy both requirements) to fulfill both areas of responsibility, assuming pricing for those two types of hours was quoted consistent with the defined roles, responsibilities and qualifications?

The PWS is as follows 2.1, 2.2 for the qualifications and requirements.

7.

When the term Event is used, is that defined as a condensed multi-day forum of subject matter experts? Or might an Event also be considered a longer term project, carried out over time?

In the PWS 2.2.7 an Event also be considered a longer term project, carried out over time. The duration can be short or long depends on the event and location

8.

Is it safe to assume $travel would not be approved to get to the place of performance if our SME was outside the local area? And that $Travel is for travel to an approved location to conduct the work of the PWS other than the primary place of performance?

Travel is approved if it originates from the metro area to the government locations to conduct work.

9.

Is it assumed that all hours by both individuals will be carried out onsite at the place of performance or approved "travel to" location? Or might consideration be given to a small percentage of hours for offsite work for suitable tasks like scheduling, preparing reports, etc.?

No, all work is to be performed on the government site at the DHHQ or other government locations. .

10.

Does AFMSA use the AF CPI Program Office certification criteria and vetting process to get their BB certifications awarded through that office? If not, will the awardee be ensuring satisfaction of the certification requirements and awarding BB certifications?

We do not award certificates.

11.

Does AFMSA have a certifying body for GBs, as allowed for by AF CPI Program Office? If not, will the awardee be ensuring satisfaction of the certification requirements and awarding GB certifications?

This office does not award certification requirements

12.

Does AFMSA recognize and follow the Air Force Instruction on CPI - AFI 38-401?

Yes we are with compliance with it Is mandatory with CPI - AFI 38-401.