FA8224-12-R-0022 Equipment and Facility Q A 19 January 2012.docx

Solicitation No. FA8224-12-R-0022

Solicitation Number: FA8224-12-R-0022 (Equipment & Facilities Support Services) Contractor Questions and Government Responses from Pre-Proposal Conference Date: 19 January 2012

Question: Are Industrial Hygiene (IH) Surveys the responsibility of the Contractor?

Government Response: Contractor shall develop an Occupational Health and Safety Plan for their employees as prescribed by OSHA; therefore, the necessity of conducting I/H surveys is determined by the contractor.

Question: If I/H surveys are necessary, how are they billable under the contract?

Government Response: The Government does not determine occurrence for Contractor conducted I/H surveys; and we expect the costs associated with conducting I/H surveys to be included in the Offerors fully burdened labor rates. They will not be a reimbursable cost under the over and above CLIN. Note: The Government conducted I/H surveys were provided at solicitation to help potential Offerors determine I/H requirements.

Question: Will cleaning the break room in Bldg 847 be part of the contract?

Government Response: Cleaning will be IAW PWS Para 1.1.2.1

Question: Is Snow removal a requirement under this contract?

Government Response: Yes, IAW PWS Para 1.1.2.2.

Question: Will the contractor be expected to change light bulbs?

Government Response: Yes, IAW PWS Para 1.1.2.5.

Question: Is ice-melt provided by Hill Air Force Base?

Government Response: Yes

Question: Is replacement of ceiling tiles and carpet tiles required on this contract?

Government Response: No

Question: If the Contractor determines that a government-owned facility is unsafe, what steps will be taken to mitigate those risks?

Government Response: Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer and necessary steps will be taken to eliminate or avoid the risks/hazards.

Question: Will this contract be managed as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract? Will the contractor still be paid if there is no work to be done?

Government Response: Please reference solicitation/contract CLIN structure for pricing arrangements; however, majority of this contract is FFP.

Question: Do personnel receive the 8% pay differential for working in hazardous materials?

Government Response: Contractors must determine if any pay differentials are required for this effort. This contract is subject to Service Contract Act (SCA).

Question: Is inventory management (order picking) services included in this PWS?

Government Response: Inventory management services are not identified in the PWS, and not required for this effort.

Question: Is a flight line driver’s license required? If so who does training?

Government Response: Yes, a flight line license is required (see revised PWS Para 5.4.2 dated 17 January 2012).

Question: Will AMXG provide all transportation required between buildings on this contract?

Government Response: Yes, transportation is provide as available IAW PWS Para 3.4.

Question: What assurances will the government put in place to prevent “Personal Services” from occurring on this contract?

Government Response: Government representative will give contract management work schedule and the contractor will determine how they will accomplish the work. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or contract administrator if violations occur.

Question: Who will be issuing the Task Orders?

Government Response: Task order awards will be issued by the Contracting Officer, which, currently is Ms. Cindy Chartier.

Question: Is there a detailed list/map of all buildings, to include square footage?

Government Response: Government did not include a map of buildings or square footage. For basic contract award purposes, providing this information does not appear beneficial. The government has provided the total hours for each ordering period to establish basic ceiling price; therefore, Offerors are only required to propose fully burdened labor rates IAW Table 1.

Question: Is this requirement Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)?

Government Response: Yes, IAW solicitation (SF 1449) 52.212-2 Evaluation –Commercial Items.

Question: Must Contractors have a “Facility” clearance to propose on this contract?

Government Response: Contractors must have a facility clearance or provide a plan as to how they will attain a facility clearance in order to meet contract requirements.

Question: How do the Contractors fuel the machines and equipment on this contract?

Government Response: A gas key will be provided to contractors to obtain fuel on Base, or travelling refueling vehicles will come to the equipment on-site.

Question: Will any administrative office space be provided for the Contractor leads on this requirement?

Government Response: Office space is provided IAW PWS Para 3.1.

Question: What organizations fall under this contract?

Government Response: Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG), Missile Maintenance Group ( MMXG) ,and Commodities Maintenance Group ( CMXG).

Question: What is the deadline for all further questions on this requirement?

Government Response: Government request all questions be submitted no later than 19 January 2012, if possible.

Question: Is there any possibility of an extension of proposal deadline for this requirement?

Government Response: At this time the proposal deadline has not been extended, but if needed it will be.