Question Clarifications - 16 Aug 10.doc

Clarifications to Questions of 16 Aug 10

1. QUESTION # 3 (from 16 Aug 10). Reference PWS Paragraph 2-1.6.7 and subparagraphs: The subparagraphs of this section are not clear on the duties that are to be performed by the Contractor and those performed by augmentees as part of the Deployment Machine. Paragraph 2-1.6.7.1 states that personnel are to perform “required duties” which implies that the Contractor is to perform all services associated with deployment. Paragraph 2-1.6.7.4 states that the contractor is to provide “support” to the PPF, CDF, QA, Load Planning, and Ramp Services. This implies we are the subject matter experts and that augmentees round out our team. Is the contractor solely responsible for all functions associated with a deployment (PPF, CDF, QA, Load Planning, Ramp Services)?

RESPONSE: Yes.

UNDATED RESPONSE: Units do not provide augmentees to load/unload aircraft. That is the responsibility of the CDF. Contractor is responsible for CDF, QA, Load Planning and Ramp Services, they will provide augmentees to the PDF.

2. Amendment 006 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Please clarify whether Offerors should use the CBA rates for each year (2010 to 2013, effective on January of each year) provided in Amendment 006 for pricing the Base Period and all Option Periods.

RESPONSE The contractor is required to pay the CBA Wage Rates for each year.

2. Amendment 006 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Please confirm that the three percent (3%) escalation reflected in the negotiated CBA rates should be included in the Offeror’s submittal and that the Government will not allow for labor rate adjustments in the option years should the Offeror price option years using only the known, 2010 effective rates.

RESPONSE: The contractor is required to pay the CBA Wage Rates for each year. Per FARS 22.1006(c)(1), contractors shall be given an opportunity to request an adjustment to CBA/SCA rates at option renewal.

4. Amendment 006 Collective Bargaining Agreements. Please provide the appropriate bidding rates that Offeror should use for the final six-month Option Period. For example, should Offerors use the rates effective 01 JAN 2013, or apply an escalation to those rates per a projected CBA wage increase? If the Government will not allow an escalation, will the Government allow the Contractor adjustments to reflect newly-negotiated CBAs? “

RESPONSE: The contractor should use the CBA rates that were in effect during the last option period. The contractor will be given an opportunity to request an adjustment, if needed, per FAR 22.1006(c)(1)