Questions_and_Answers_23_Aug_17.pdf

Source Selection Information – Reference FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Questions and Answers 23 Aug 17

1. Regarding the Firm Fixed Priced Labor Rates tab on Attachment 4, we have the following comments. The employee labor categories do not correlate directly with the Service Contract

Act, which will apply to this project. We believe that these should correlate both for bidding and for purposes of negotiating unique contract delivery order tasks. We have attached some suggested alternative labor categories which are drawn from the Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations.

Government Response: Government agrees. Labor Categories will be added.

2. We understand that the Estimated Quantities shown on the Exhibits Tab of the Attachment 4 are provided for evaluation purposes only. However, we are wondering if the estimated quantities shown are simply “placeholders” for the draft RFQ? If the Estimated Quantities in the current Attachment 4 were not “placeholders”, we ask that the Government reconsider all estimated quantities, as they are very material not only to contract performance but evaluation of competing contractors’ TEP.

Government Response: Pricing spreadsheet BEQs will be updated to reflect realistic expectations.

3. In Clause L-900 Proposal Requirements Paragraph V. Cost/Price Proposal, subparagraph 1, reference is made to Attachment #3 Noise Suppression Requirement Cost/Price Spreadsheet. In

Clause M-900 Evaluation Basis for Award Paragraph F. Cost/Price Proposal Factor subparagraph

1. Cost/Price Proposal Evaluation, reference is also made to Attachment 3 Noise Suppression

Requirement Cost/Price Spreadsheet. We do not have an Attachment 3. However, the references to Attachment 3 seem to describe the Attachment 4 spreadsheet, Cost Model.

Please clarify if L-900 and M-900 should refer to Attachment 4, or if there is another spreadsheet entitled Attachment 3 that has not yet been provided.

Government Response: Government agrees that it should be Attachment 4. Sections L and M will be updated accordingly.

4. Regarding the current Attachment 4, can the Government either unlock the cells or widen them? Currently the width of the cells will not accommodate the display of typical pricing figures.

Government Response: They will be widened and remain locked.

5. Under Note 4 of the Instructions tab on Attachment 4, please clarify and confirm what is meant by Fully Burdened labor rates. Is this meant to include G&A and profit, in addition to direct labor, labor burden, and labor overhead?

Source Selection Information – Reference FAR 2.101 and 3.104

Government Response: Fully Burdened labor includes profits, G&A, labor, labor burden, and labor overhead.

6. Upon review we do not see an “H-900” type clause explaining how the Government will place delivery orders, including placement of firm fixed price line items, negotiation of unique line items using the FFP Labor Rates and other factors, cost reimbursement for travel. We see no place for the contractor to propose nor the Government to evaluate markup factors on non-labor direct costs such as 1) subcontractor costs 2) material costs 3) equipment rental, consumables (fuel, crating & packaging materials, solvents and cleaners, etc.) and tooling costs

4) shipping costs.

Government Response: There will not be an H-900 clause. This information will be added as a new attachment in Section J.

7. Firm Fixed Price labor rates are based on the Service Contract Act rates. We understand that the SCA does not apply overseas. Would the Government consider including an adjustment factor to the Firm Fixed Price labor rates for the additional direct and indirect costs, including working incentive pay, for working overseas?

Government Response: All work performed overseas will be on U.S. installations, therefore SCA is still applicable. Travel and per diem will be covered as a separate expense on a case-by-case basis on a Cost Reimbursement No Fee CLIN.

8. The proposed contract duration is eight (8) years. During this time the mandatory SCA rates could increase significantly from their current 2017 levels, especially if a period of inflation occurs. Would the Government consider including an economic adjustment factor or other repricing mechanism to take into account possible future labor rate increases in excess of a specified bench mark?

Government Response: No, the Government will not consider a re-opener clause. Wage determination will be evaluated every time an option is exercised.