Pre-Proposal Question and Answer_16APR24.xlsx

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(2) PWS paragraph 5.2

PWS paragraph 5.2 Security Requirement states, in part:

"Classification will be determined at the delivery order level by the Multi-Functional Team." "Performance of work requirements described in this PWS shall require the US Government to determine the appropriate security level and disclose the appropriate classification information to the Contractor via DD Form 254 and a security classification guide (if appropriate)."

These statements indicate the Gov’t intention is to issue DD Form 254s on a delivery order basis, tailored to the requirements of each order. However, a DD Form 254 has been issued for the base IDIQ contract with a requirement for a Top Secret facility clearance. This DD 254 imposes a requirement on the contractor to obtain a TS clearance before issuance of any delivery orders.

Is this the Governments intention? 1. Existing TDSS task orders are at various classification levels, to include Secrect, RD/FRD, and TS.

2. The Contractor must have a Facility Clearance that meets or exceeds the security requirements of a task order, prior to the award of that task order.

3. If a TS Facility Clearance is not in place prior to the award TDSSe³ the contractor will be required to obtain a TS Facility Clearance upon award.

NOTE: For most programs the basic contract DD254 will be sufficient, however some programs may issue a DD254 at the task order level with additional details or if the basic DD254 does not coincide with that programs needs.

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(2) PWS paragraph 5.2.5

PWS paragraph 5.2.5 Facility Clearance, Personnel Security Clearances, and Background Investigations: "The Contractor must possess a facility clearance at the classification level indicated on the associated DD Form 254, Department of Defense (DoD) Contract Security Classification Specification to be eligible for award." Does a contractor have to possess a Top Secret facility clearance in order to be awarded the TDSSe3 contract? 1. A TS Facility Clearance is not required for the award of TDSSe³

2. If a TS Facility Clearance is not in place prior to the award TDSSe³ the contractor will be required to obtain a TS Facility Clearance upon award.

3 Section L (Atch 19) Instructions, Conditions, Notices to Offerors Proposal Requirements II. Volume Organization

Paragraph 1. Each volume shall be marked with the RFP number and the offeror’s name and address, and the number of the Volume, i.e., I, II and III.

Paragraph 7. With the exception of the cover page in Volume I, each page shall not contain company-specific logos, letterheads, company names.

(2) PWS paragraph 5.2

PWS paragraph 5.2 Security Requirement states, in part:

"Classification will be determined at the delivery order level by the Multi-Functional Team." "Performance of work requirements described in this PWS shall require the US Government to determine the appropriate security level and disclose the appropriate classification information to the Contractor via DD Form 254 and a security classification guide (if appropriate). Classification will be determined at the delivery order level by the Multi-Functional Team."

These statements indicate the Government's intention is to issue DD Form 254s on a delivery order basis, tailored to the requirements of each order where the work will actually be performed. However, a DD Form 254 has been issued for the base IDIQ contract with a requirement for a Top Secret facility clearance. This DD 254 imposes a requirement on the contractor to obtain a TS clearance before issuance of any delivery orders. Is this the Governments intention? 1. Existing TDSS task orders are at various classification levels, to include Secrect, RD/FRD, and TS.

2. The Contractor must have a Facility Clearance that meets or exceeds the security requirements of a task order, prior to the award of that task order.

3. If a TS Facility Clearance is not in place prior to the award TDSSe³ the contractor will be required to obtain a TS Facility Clearance upon award.

NOTE: For most programs the basic contract DD254 will be sufficient, however some programs may issue a DD254 at the task order level with additional details or if the basic DD254 does not coincide with that programs needs.

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(2) PWS paragraph 5.2.4 and 5.2.5

PWS paragraph 5.2.4 Security Clearance, "The contractor shall ensure applicable contractor/subcontractor personnel have security clearance(s) at the "Secret" level for proper accomplishment of contract/order requirements. The security clearance(s) shall be obtained in accordance with the Department of Defense (DD) Form 254, Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification." PWS paragraph 5.2.5 Facility Clearance, Personnel Security Clearances, and Background Investigations: "The Contractor must possess a facility clearance at the classification level indicated on the associated DD Form 254, Department of Defense (DoD) Contract Security Classification Specification to be eligible for award." Does a contractor have to possess either a Secret or Top Secret facility clearance in order to be awarded the TDSSe3 contract? 1. A Secret or TS Facility Clearance is not required for the award of TDSSe³

2. If a TS Facility Clearance is not in place prior to the award TDSSe³ the contractor will be required to obtain a TS Facility Clearance upon award.

6 (1) PSW Paragraph 2.1 (2) CDRL A005 (3) Section L, Instructions, Conditions, Notices to Offerors Proposal Requirements

PWS Paragraph 2.1 Basic Contract Services Summary, X005 ESOH Plan, "ESOH Plan due no later than 30 days after basic contract award."

CDRL A005 (block 16 remarks, block 7) states “the Government will accept the Environmental Health and Safety Plan (SHP) as part of the proposal as part of the Vol I submittal. One paper copy and one digital copy shall be sent to AFSC/PZIE, AFLCMC/LZPTA and the 78 ABW/SEG”.

Section L, Instructions, Conditions, Notices to Offerors Proposal Requirements states "NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED." Is the ESOH plan due 30 days after contract award or at time of proposal submission?

There is nothing contained in Section L (Volume I, II, or III) concerning submission at time of proposal. Note: if no paper copies will be accepted, and the submission of the ESOH plan is after contract award, the CDRL A005 needs to be corrected. 1. Safety plan will be due 30 days after contract award.

2. We have removed references to Vol I and the paper copy requirement from the CDRLs.

7 (1) PSW Paragraph 5.5.2 (2) CDRL A006 (3) Section L, Instructions, Conditions, Notices to Offerors Proposal Requirements

PWS Paragraph 2.1 Basic Contract Services Summary, X006 Safety Plan, "Safety Plan due no later than 30 days after basic contract award."

CDRL A006 (block 16 remarks, block 7) states “the Government will accept the Environmental Health and Safety Plan (SHP) as part of the proposal as part of the Vol I submittal. One paper copy and one digital copy shall be sent to AFSC/PZIE, AFLCMC/LZPTA and the 78 ABW/SEG”.

Section L, Instructions, Conditions, Notices to Offerors Proposal Requirements states "NO PAPER COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED." Is the Safety plan due 30 days after contract award or at time of proposal submission?

There is nothing contained in Section L (Volume I, II, or III) concerning submission at time of proposal. Note: if no paper copies will be accepted, and the submission of the ESOH plan is after contract award, the CDRL A006 needs to be corrected.

Synopsis of Current Estimating, Purchasing, Cost Accounting Standards, Disclosure Statement, Accounting System and Adequacy Determination for the Prime Offeror: Would the Government consider removing this portion? None of these requirements were discussed in any of the previous TDSSe contracts.

Section L, D. Volume III, Cost/Price, 1. General Instructions

The paragraph states that “The candidate must clearly describe their processes for developing industry compliant SGML capable of outputting a MIL-DTL-83495 (Attch 14) TO On-Equipment Organizational Maintenance Manual Set within Air Force Technical Manual Specifications and Standards (AF TMSS) and TOAP system guidelines.” When will the Government provide the referenced TOAP System Guidelines as an attachment? 1. Contractor is expected to be proficient in TO authoring systems such as TOAP per PWS PARA 4.3.1/4.3.1.1

2. RFP FA8530-24-R-B001 Attch_4_Capability_Task, Paragraph 3. Assumptions/Clarifications, identifies that candidate should complete proposal with information given.

3. NOTE: AF TMSS/TOAP Guidelines (i.e. Framework) are not a specific document to be released.

“All offerors and subcontractors valued at equal to or greater than $2,000,000 (for the entire effort to include all option and ordering periods) shall provide data other than certified cost and pricing data using the “On Site Cost Element Breakout” and “Off Site Cost Element Breakout” worksheets within RFP Attachment 2 Cost-Price Evaluation Model along with accompanying schedules, lists, and narratives to substantiate the cost realism for CLIN(s) X002, X003, X004, X006, and X008. Note for any subcontractors, to include minor subcontractors (with less than $2,000,000 in total costs), offerors shall include roll-up cost data within the “On Site Cost Element Breakout” and “Off Site Cost Element Breakout” worksheets within RFP Attachment 2 Cost-Price Evaluation Model. If necessary, the Contracting Officer may request additional minor subcontractor cost data during discussions.”

2. Explanation of what each column represents:

Column C: Associates the line to the appropriate Labor Category Column D: Is the OPM Series, based on OPM classification for the work Column E: is the GS-Step based on the OPM rate table Column F: is the wage for the Series/Step/Labor Category based on OPM rate table as of 3 January 2024.

Column G: outlines the government SCA baseline NOTE: SCA baseline is also only a reference point. Contractors are responsible for mapping Labor Categories to SCA. There are links at the bottom of the spreadsheet that may assist with additional research.

16 Section J List of Attachments. Section J includes “Reference ID 21: RFP_Attch 21_QASP” RFP Attachment 21 appears to be missing from the posted files. Will the Government please:

a) Provide RFP Attachment 21 or clarify other format to be utilized?

b)Clarify whether a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan or other Quality Plan is to be delivered with the final proposal on or before 5/1/2024?

c) Consider providing a one-week extension to the proposal, due to the absence of this attachment in the posted files if this document IS to be delivered with the final proposal on or before 5/1/2024? a) QASP has been uploaded as of 5 April

b) The successul offeror will be required to sign the QASP prior to Award

c) The government has evaluated the impact to this, and have determined as it does not require submission as part of the proposal, no extension will be granted at this time.

Subfactor 2.1. Section L states, “…systems and resources needed to complete a

If bidding under an unpopulated MPJV, and the protégé does not have an accounting system reviewed/approved by the Government, does the protege need to complete Attachment 12 (Pre-Award Survey)?

If bidding under an unpopulated MPJV, are the mentor and protégé considered subcontractors for the purposes of providing a detail price buildup/elemental cost breakout?

2. You should address this attachment as outlined in Section-L / Volume II, Written Technical Proposal / Technical Volume II, Subfactor Three (Awardable Task), RFP Attachment 5.

42 Pre-Proposal Conference Is the Task Order intended to include pricing, or is it solely a technical submission? 1. TDSSe3 RFP Atch 5- Awardable Task, is a sample task order and it is associated with Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors.

2. You should address this attachment as outlined in Section-L / Volume II, Written Technical Proposal / Technical Volume II, Subfactor Three (Awardable Task), RFP Attachment 5.

Technical Content Manager Sr Technical Content Manager Flight Manual Manager Database Manager Data Processing Specialist Data Management Assistant Data Entry Specialist Could you please confirm if this is accurate, and if so, provide guidance on how potential candidates should interpret and address this lack of experience requirement in their applications?

1. The Government does not intend to impose a minimum length of experience in all labor categories.

2. Any Labor Categories without a designated length of experience (i.e. 5 years) have a knowledge based requirements. For Example:

2a. For example, a Jr. TOMA does not have a designated length of experience as a TOMA as it is an entry level TOMA position. However, to be a TOMA there is knowledge base requirement to have some experience with technical data. The Contractor can determine what, if any, time-based experience is needed.

2b. FMM would be required to meet requirements of AFI 11-215 para 5.1;

2c. TCM would be required to have experience working with aircraft, avionics systems and commodities.

4. Government equivalent labor series, step and wages have been provided in RFP FA8530-24-R-B001, Attch 3 Labor Categories.

2. The baseline mapping is only as a starting point, it is the contractors responsibility to map labor categories IAW SCA, CBA and any Laws, Regulations and Policies.

1. No cost/pricing data is required for the scenario.

For tabs “CLINs X001, X002, X007, X008” and “Cost Element Breakout” should Attachment 2 show rates (before fee) of:

1. Technical Writer/Editor $100.00/hour; or

Pursuant to FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services, an evaluated price will be calculated for all CLINs 90XX by multiplying the offeror’s Option 1, Year 9 evaluated price by fifty percent (50%).