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Section L Questions 1 of 3

Question # Section L Reference

Discussion Question/Comment Sensitivity

1 L, 4, 4.1

The Offeror’s submission is limited to a maximum of three (3) contracts, if available, for Offeror, and three (3) contracts, if available, for any joint venture members. Offerors are cautioned that the Government will use data provided by each Offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

Is it acceptable to submit past performance references for a major subcontractor that is not a JV member? If so if the prime has limited past performance and the sub meets all the requirements, will it be rated as acceptable?

a‐ Yes b‐Yes

2 L Appendix A:

APPENDIX A: DOWNLOADING THE PPI TOOL

The PPI Tool can be downloaded by performing the following steps (if you are unable to download the Tool, contact the contracting officer for assistance):

1.Access the SAM (h ps://www.beta.sam.gov/) website.

2.Find the solicita on pos ng.

3.Locate the “ppi tool” link under “A achments/Links” section.

4.Select the link and save the “ppi tool” to your computer.

Name the file as the prime contractor + RFP number + file extension (e.g. XYZCompanyFA8201‐20‐R‐0018.mdb).

There currently is no PPI tool posted on beta.sam

This has been updated. An email needs to be sent to the PCO who will provide the tool via DOD Safe.

L, 1.3, 1.3.9 & 1.3.10

Submission of the initial proposal packages via electronic mail will be accepted via DOD SAFE only. Initial proposal packages shall have a CD delivery to be mailed.

1.3.10 Distribution

The Offeror shall submit two (2) CD‐ROM sets, each containing the complete proposal, to the contracting point of contact identified in 1.1. The original proposal shall be identified “Original.” Contractor shall also deliver an electronic copy of the proposals through *DoD SAFE, https://safe.apps.mil/.

It appears the government is requiring proposals to be submitted through DOD SAFE as well as being mailed on CDs. Will the goverement consider only requiring DOD SAFE?

Yes the government is requiring DOD SAFE submission only see updated section L.

Section L, 2.1

Per the suggested outline (table) what information is required to satisfy Section 3‐2 Accounting System ? Is there a page limit?

A‐ b‐There is not a page limit as identified in Table 1 in Attachment 3 Section L

Solicitation #: FA8224‐21‐R‐0002 Hill AFB Aerospace Ground Equipment 2nd Generation (AGE2) ‐ Dec 2020 ‐ Question/Comment Resolution Matrix ***FOR GOVERNMENT USE***

Government Response

Section L Questions 2 of 3

Attachment 3 Section L

Attachment 3 Section L, Paragrpah 5.1.2. states "The offeror shall not propose prices for each CLIN in Section B of the model contract. All required unit prices shall be provided in the Attachment 5 TEP Matrix of Section J"

Question ‐ Is the Offeror required to include the Section B table with the Unit Price and the Amount blank in the the Contract Documentation Volume IV?

Question ‐ Is the Offeror required to include the Section B table with the Unit Price and the Amount blank columns in the the Pricing Volume I?

Section B is not required to be filled out. The government will use what is in the TEP matrix. The TEP Matrix is required in Volume I. The TEP matrix is not required to be submitted in Volume IV

6 4.3 The Government is requesting an early submission of the Past Performance Volume, 10 calendar days in advance of the full proposal submission deadline.

Does the early submission of Volume 3 only apply to the electronic DoD SAFE submission or is the Gov't requesting early submission via CD‐ ROM as well?

Not Proprietary

The early submission only applies to the Past Performance information.

7 Appendix A

The PPI Tool can be downloaded by performing the following steps (if you are unable to download the Tool, contact the contracting officer for assistance): 1. Access the SAM (https://www.beta.sam.gov/) website. 2. Find the solicitation posting. 3. Locate the “ppi tool” link under “Attachments/Links” section. 4. Select the link and save the “ppi tool” to your computer. Name the file as the prime contractor + RFP number + file extension (e.g.

XYZCompanyFA8201‐20‐R‐0018.mdb).

The ppi tool link is not listed under "Attachments/Links" section in the soliciation posting on SAM. Please provide the link.

Not Proprietary

This has been updated. An email needs to be sent to the PCO who will provide the tool via DOD Safe.

1.1 , 1.1.6, 1.2.2, 1.3.9, 1.3.10

The proposal must be delivered in a package to a physical address. Owing to impacts of COVID - 19, most other Government agencies have shifted to only fully electronic submissions.

The Government also provides for proposal submission through DoD Safe, which is redundant with a physical delivery.

Please change from a physical delivery to electronic transmissions since the bidders must also deliver

None See answer for Question 3

9 1.3.3 There is no indication if the TEP Matrix must be formatted for printing.

Does the Government require that the spreadsheets be formatted to print on the required paper size?

None No

10 1.3.4

The proposal instructions indicate that except for reproduced sections of the solicitation document, the text shall be not less that Times New Roman 10 point font.

The TEP Matrix was not produced in this font.

Should the bidders change the TEP Matrix to Times New Roman 10 point font None The font currently used for this document is fine

11 2.1

The Price Volume I submission includes a table of contents, list of abbreviations, and general. The is no mention where a narrative and/or a basis of estimate should be included to provide supporting documentation and estimating techniques.

Where should a cost narrative be included in the submission of Price Volume 1. None In the General Section 3