8-Questions_and_Answers-FA8501-14-R-0003 _10DEC2014.pdf

FA8501‐14‐R‐0003‐ SUBMITTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

10 Dec 2014

Question: What are the contractor’s responsibilities for GSA vehicles and vehicles that are not in the Appendix’s?

Answer: The contractor is responsible for Fleet Management as outlined in the PWS paragraph 1.1.2.

Question: Is the POD just for vehicles assigned to RAFB?

Answer: No; see PWS paragraph 1.1.5.4. Mobile Maintenance.

Question: 1.1.1.1. Do vehicles that are down for parts or warranty count against the MC rate of 90%?

Answer: Yes

Question: 1.1.1.2.2 ‐ What type of vehicles will require on‐site maintenance?

Answer: The types of assets that require On‐site maintenance vary from warehouse assets (electric tugs, forklifts) to construction equipment (dozers, graders).

Question: 1.1.1.2.2 ‐Will the contractor be required to obtain/maintain any permits for transporting Oil and fuel on base?

Answer: No

Question: 1.1.1.2.2 ‐Will the contractor be required to obtain/maintain any permits for transporting hazardous waste on base?

Question: 1.1.1.2.6 ‐ Who supplies the information to the VCO?

Answer: Contractor

Question: 1.1.1.1‐ How many vehicles are currently under warranty and what do the warranties consist of?

Answer: Unknown, number of vehicles currently under warranty changes day to day (new vehicles received/older vehicles drop). Warranties consist of industry standard manufacturer warranties.

Question: 1.1.1.4 ‐ Will the contractor be required to maintain a paper record for all vehicles? Will the contractor be responsible for the cost of materials to maintain?

Answer: Yes/Yes

Question: 1.1.1.5 ‐ Will the contractor be required to work overtime to provide these repairs?

Answer: Yes; on occasions.

Question: 1.1.2.2 ‐ How many units will require this training? How many times per year will it be required?

Answer: There are 32 VCO/Alt VCOs; as when new ones are appointed/assigned.

Question: 1.1.2.3 ‐ Who supplies the information and requirements for this program?

Answer: AFI 24‐302 para. 4.53.8.1, 4.53.8, 4.53.8.3.1, 4.53.8.3.2, 4.53.8.4, 4.53.8.5, 4.53.8.6, 3.53.54, 53.8 4

Question: 1.1.2.4 ‐ What is required to turn in vehicles to DRMO?

Answer: Transfer to DRMS requires the removal all Air Force markings including USAF registration numbers shall be obliterated or removed. Data plates showing chassis and engine serial numbers shall not be removed. On occasions, the contractor will transport/operate asset to DRMS facility on base.

Question: 1.1.3 ‐ What type’s vehicles will make up the 3%?

Answer: All assets listed in PWS in APPENDIX 2 ‐ Vehicle Master List

Question: 1.1.4 ‐ Will accident and abuse vehicle count against the MC rate?

Answer: Yes

Question: 1.1.4 ‐ If the accident and abuse exceeds the workload estimates will this be considered over and above?

Answer: No; see PWS paragraph 1.1.4. Vehicle Abuse/Accident

Question: 1.1.5.1 ‐ How many hours are required to transfer this equipment?

Answer: Varies; examples are outlined in PWS paragraph 1.1.5.1 (Automotive Information Module II (AIM2), spotlights, spare tire racks, mirrors, horns, coolant/oil/battery heaters, lights, campers, cargo shells, hydraulic tail gates, and tow hitches)

Question: 1.1.5.3 ‐ Is the POD just for vehicles assigned to RAFB?

Question: 1.1.5.3 Are the time requirements for day shift only?

Question: 1.1.5.3 Who is responsible for the cost of meeting the scrap tire requirements?

Answer: Government; currently the contractor is asserted by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) as acting licensed Scrap Tire Generator under this contract. Tires are currently disposed under DLA‐DS contract at no cost to the contractor. However, in the event the DLA‐DS dissolves the contract, the contractor will be responsible for the disposal cost IAW Georgia/Federal laws and regulations regarding the disposal, handling and transportation of scrap tires.

Question: 1.1.5.3 Will the contractor be required to transport tires?

Answer: Tires are currently disposed under DLA‐DS contract at no cost to the contractor. However, in the event the DLA‐

DS dissolves the contract, the contractor will be responsible for the disposal cost IAW Georgia/Federal laws and regulations regarding the disposal, handling and transportation of scrap tires.

Question: 1.1.6.1 ‐ Who is responsible for the cost of special tools that are required on equipment added to the contract?

Answer: The contractor; except as listed in PWS APPENDIX 3 ‐ Government Furnished Equipment, and Material

Question: 1.1.6.2 ‐ Will the contractor be required to maintain an inventory and if so what type of parts?

Answer: Yes; parts awaiting installation on the vehicles/equipment. These range from minor parts to major components.

Question: 1.1.6.2 ‐Will these parts be paid for when received or when put on vehicle?

Answer: Parts are invoiced to the government once received.

Question: 1.1.7 ‐ How long does this training last?

Answer: 4.0 Hours

Question: 1.1.8 ‐ How many hours per month does this require?

Answer: The T. O. Library has approximately 600 manuals which are reviewed monthly for changes and as changes are posted.

Question: 2.0 ‐ Will there be deductions if these are not met?

Answer: Unfavorable CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORT (CPAR).

Question: 3.0 ‐ Who is responsible for the cost of maintaining the shop equipment?

Answer: See PWS paragraph 3.2. Shop Equipment

Question: 3.3 ‐ Will the contractor be required to supply their own internet service and phone service?

Answer: Yes, see PWS paragraph 3.3. Government Furnished Services.

Question: 4.6 ‐ When required to work outside the normal hours will this be considered cost reimbursable?

Question: 4.11.1 ‐ What type of security clearances is required?

Answer: Secret

Question: 4.12.2.2 ‐ Which AWS standards must they be certified in?

Answer: Certified IAW D1.1‐92 AWS Qualification and Certification Committee under the Direction of AWS Education and Certification Council and Approved by AWS Board of Directors.

Question: 4.13 ‐ How often does this training occur?

Answer: As needed.

Question: 4.13 ‐ How many travel days are required per year for training?

Answer: As need

Question: 4.15.1 ‐ Will the contractor be responsible for the cost of disposal of hazardous waste generated during normal performance of the contract, example used oil?

Question: Appendix 1 ‐ Can you provide the age of the vehicles listed?

Answer: No; sensitive information

Question: Appendix 3 ‐ Can you provide the condition of this equipment?

Answer: T.O. 36‐1‐191 condition

Question: Appendix 5 ‐ Can you provide the age and condition of this equipment.

Answer: No; this is sensitive information