FA8509-20-R-0007 Contractor Questions (Update March 19).pdf

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RFQ #

RFQ TITLE AFLCMC ON-SITE DEPOT SUPPORT (OSDS) FOR AFSOC C-130WEAPONS SYSTEMS and SUB-SYSTEMS

Q&A # DOCUMENT REFERENCE

(SOW PARAGRAPH, CLIN STRUCTURE, etc)

QUESTIONS GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

1 Is there an incumbent in this position or will this be a 100% re‐hire? Incumbent is Zenetex, LLC

2 If there is an incumbent can we have the current contract number and information? Incumbent is Zenetex, LLC Contract# FA810817D0010 / FA810818F0042

Is there a primary facility number in the 1 SOMXG that we will perform our primary duties or that our CM will reside?

Primary office is in building 90700, Eason Hangar.

Will all off‐site support be issued as a separate task order since there isn’t a travel CLIN? There is a Travel CLIN (0004) on the contract. Travel will be tasked on an as needed basis within the yearly order.

5 Will there be an opportunity for a site visit? Site visit instructions are attached, dated 12 March 2020.

6 PWS Pargraph 5.9 Could the Government please clarify their Fall Protection support per the above discussion i.e. overhead retractable harness assemblies, cranials; aircraft stands etc.?

Fall protection equipment is government provided and is a combination of resources based on the area and type of work performed. For example hangars have retractable lanyard reels that work with harnesses. Other types for example include work platforms, transportable stands with protective rails, and JLGs. Harnesses and bump caps are available for checkout from unit support sections consolidated tool kits. The Contractor is responsible for use enforcement and ensuring Knock‐it off is called if safety concern needs to be addressed before proceeding on a task.

7 PWS Pargraph 5.29 The referenced paragraph has a subparagraph that is not chronologically numbered 5.16.1. Correct reference will be updated to 5.29.1.

8 PWS Pargraph 2.6 & 5.19.1 Reference to para 5.19.1 does not exist in para 2.6. Correct reference will be updated to 5.31.1.

9 PWS Pargraph 6.18 The referenced paragraph (5.11.1) does not exist in the provided PWS document. Correct reference will be updated to 5.23.

10 PWS and CDRLS Table 6.1

CDRL/Deliverable Table Inconsistent recipient requirements between the PWS and CDRLs. Emails provided without Billet. Examples 3 and 4 below have same requirement per PWS and different requirements in the applicable CDRL. Could the Government please clarify the recipient requirements between the PWS and the CDRL block 14 (Distribution) which refers to block 16 (REMARKS), or clarify which document has preference over the other for recipient delivery?

Government preference is to give precedence to the PWS Section 6, CDRL Table and update the CDRLs to reflect offices then provide specific email lists after award..

11 PWS Pargraph 2.3.1 OSDS CDMT support shall entail all levels and all facets of maintenance such as ground handling, servicing.

Could the Government please provide examples of the above discussion i.e. Ground Handling and servicing?

Some examples are but not limited to: towing, jacking, shoring, mooring, grounding, systems servicing/de‐servicing for maintenance, application of aircraft power, systems operations, lock out/tag out to prep aircraft for maintenance et‐cetera.

12 PWS Pargraph 2.3.1 Will the OSDS CMDT be required to support multiple launches and recoveries within the OSDS CDMT SCOPE of work?

The OSDS CDMT will not launch or recover aircraft. The CDMT may be required for post OCF/FCF debrief of maintenance the team has performed.

13 CDRL A008 Blk 4: 4.3.4 The following are required within CDRL A008: ‐ Respirator Protection Program, ‐ Confined Space, ‐ Lost Tool or Broken Tool Procedures. Would the Government accept the Ground Operating Procedures (GOPs) requirement (AFI‐10‐220_1P (series) to supersede the CDRL A008 required items listed in the above discussion requirement due to double documentation?

As long as adequately addressed in the GOPs to ensure understanding at the local level the Government would accept this recommendation to avoid duplicate work.

14 Section L, Attachment 2, pg

Section L, C. Volume II, Written Technical

Proposal, 2. Mission Essential Services;

paragraph 3. Format and Specific Content, sub‐ paragraph c. and CDRL

A00H, Contractor Mission Essential Plan

Paragraph 3. Format and Specific Content, sub‐paragraph c.states: "The technical proposal encompassing the two task scenarios and four subfactors should not exceed 40 pages total." Should Offerors submit the Mission Essential Plan as an attahcment to Volume II? Is it considered outside the 40‐page limit?

Yes. The ME plan is separate. The 40‐page count limit is for the two task scenarios and four subfactors.

15 Section L, Attachment 2, pg

II. Volume Organization, A. General, sub‐paragraph

Will the government allow Charts, graphs, drawings, diagrams, supporting illustrations, spreadsheets, font to be 8 point?

8‐Point is acceptable.

16 General Is the current incumbent contractor fully manned to the current Team Compliment requirements? An additional supply technician position has been added to this contract that did not exist on the current contract.

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17 PWS 4.2.5.13 states: The following are examples of maintenance tasks and is not all inclusive, but provides the contractor with some examples of aircraft mechanic depot support tasks:

C. Structural aircraft, to include in-tank structure repair, component repair or overhaul, fabrication, bonded repairs, cold working, etc.

1) Will the government allow the use of government owned Gas detectors to ensure a safe Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) prior to entry and maintenance in tanks?

2) Will the government provide cold working equipment?

1) Yes. 2) Yes. All specialized support equipment and facilities is to be provided by the government on an as needed basis.

18 PWS 6.3 CDRL A002 states: The Contractor shall electronically submit a Small Business

Participation Report IAW CDRL A002 and PWS

Paragraph 4.6. The Small Business Participation Report is due semi‐ annually, beginning six (6) calendar months after the contract award date, and shall be submitted electronically via the electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) to the WR‐ALC SBO [CDRL

A002, DI‐MGMT‐81642].

Since this effort is a Small Business (SB) Set‐Aside, will a SB Participation Report need to be submitted? As this effort is a SB Set‐Aside, this requirement will be removed from the CDRLs and PWS in a future update.

19 GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO QUESTION 2 HAS BEEN CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS (AND ABOVE): Incumbent is Zenetex, LLC Contract# FA810817D0010 / FA810818F0042