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FA8571-15-R-0004 Contractor Question Q&As / March 22, 2017

1. As per the attachment DD254 document in the RFP, “SECRET” facility clearance is required so my question to you is, What if contractor do not possess the same, will government sponsor one to the successful offeror? A solicitation amendment will be posted adding AFFARS clause 5352.215-9000 , Facility Clearance. See clause for DD254 instructions to explain the process for clearances.

2. Are CMXG production support services currently provide by an existing labor force? No, this is a new requirement

3. If an existing labor force exists, what agency or contractor employs the labor force and what is the contract number? No, this is a new requirement

4. Is any portion of the existing labor force represented by a union (currently or previously)? No, this is a new requirement

5. Prior to submission of proposals, will the government allow offerors to visit the site (barring restricted areas) to get an understanding of the production environment? No

6. Please advise whether which of the below takes precedence for pricing, the RFP CLINs or SOW paragraph cross references. We corrected these in the solicitation. An amendment will be posted with these corrections referenced.

RFP Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) and Statement of Work (SOW) cross references:

* CLINs 0025 -0030 are designated as a Sheetmetal Mechanics (WG-08) with SOW paragraph referenced to 1.1.5 –Aircraft Mechanic I (Electrician) Corrected in solicitation amendment

* CLINS 0031 – 0036 are designated as Sheetmetal Mechanics (WG-10) with SOW paragraph referenced t0 1.1.6-Aircraft Mechanic II (A/C Mechanic) Corrected in solicitation amendment

* CLINs 0037-0042 are designated as Aircraft Mechanic WG 2892 with SOW paragraph referenced to 1.1.7-Aircraft Mechanic II (Avionics) Corrected in solicitation amendment

* CLINs 0043-0048 – Aircraft Mechanic 2 WG-8852 with SOW paragraph referenced to 1.1.8-Aircraft Mechanic I (Sheet Metal) Corrected in solicitation amendment

* CLINs 0049-0052 – Aircraft Avionics Mechanic with SOW paragraph referenced to 1.1.9-Aircraft Mechanic II (Sheet Metal II) Corrected in solicitation amendment

* CLIN 0055 – Aircraft Planner with SOW paragraph referenced to 1.1.11-Engineer Technician (Aircraft Planner) Corrected in solicitation amendment

* CLIN 0056 – Scheduler with SOW paragraph referenced to 1.1.12-Engineer Technician (Production Controller/Scheduler (ALS/FLS) Corrected in solicitation amendment

7. The Solicitation does not contain a Section L – Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders. Can the Government clarify what the Offeror is required to submit in their proposal in response to this Solicitation? FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items is included in this Request for Proposal. Please see this FAR reference for applicible instructions. However, in addition to this required information, we have asked for the Pricing sheet (Attachment -Production Support Yearly Rate Sheet) to be filled out and returned with the proposal.

8. CLIN 0063 shows a transition period. However, the schedule on page 62 of 84 shows a POP of 24-APR-2017 to 23-APR-2022, the same as all the other CLINS. Please confirm the date employees are first supposed to report for work. See Statement of Work Attachment (SOW WR-ALC Production Support) Section 4.12 ans 4.12.1

9. Understanding a DD-254 is issued with this contract for SECRET CLEARANCE. What percentage of the employees will require a SECRET CLEARANCE? At this time, All Awardee’s employees will require the same clearance.

10. What system or systems are required of the Govt for contractor employees for timekeeping? ie TAA. The contractor shall maintain work activity in accordance with the Depot Maintenance Accounting and Production System (DMAPS)/Time and Accounting System (TAA) guidelines. (AFI21- 102_AFMCSUP_AFMCGM2015-02, 7 January 2016) The contractor shall be required to accurately maintain contractor labor transactions in the TAA system weekly ensuring all labor transactions are accurately documented for reporting and labor verification. This system will not be used to pay the contractor nor act as a time card for contractor personnel.

11. Is there an incumbent for this contract? If so, please provide contractor name and contract number. No, this is a new requirement

12. Is this contract a consolidation of other contracts? No, this is a new requirement

13. Does the Govt have an anticipated number of FTEs to start on day 1 on initial order? Iniatially it was 178,000 hrs per solicitation, Our solicitation amendment will change this to 98,880 hrs / approx 47 people.

14. Will this contract require bonding ? No, use a liability clause in the solicitation