Updated Responses to prior questions - 12 Aug 10.doc

Questions – 12 Aug 10 Question 4. PWS, 2-1.13. COMMERCIAL TRAVEL OFFICE (CTO). CTO contracts typically include an automated report requirement for Statistical Collection of Passenger Travel to the DTMO. Is this no longer a requirement?

ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Note: Awaiting final decision response from AFMC this week.

REVISED RESPONSE: RESPONSE: YES; this is no longer required.

Question 5. PWS, Service Summary Table, SDS 2-17 and 2-18. The remedy for failure to meet the performance threshold is 50% of the value of the Commercial Passenger Movement contract line item. Is this remedy value correct?

ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Note: Awaiting final decision response from AFMC this week.

REVISED RESPONSE: RESPONSE: YES; This remedy value is correct.

Question 9. PWS, Section 1, Subsection 2 – Transportation, Page I-2-45, Paragraph 2-1.13.4.2. This requirement is not within the scope of industry standards for a Travel Agency (CTO). There are no commercial travel requirements identified. 2-1.13.9.2. and 2-1.13.9.3. State the CTO source of compensation is derived from commissions provided by vendors and by charging a fee for each ticket issued. SF1449, CLIN 3026 states no funding will be done at contract level for the CTO. How will the CTO be compensated for this service? 2-1.13.9.2. and 2-1.13.9.3 state the CTO source of compensation is derived from commissions provided by vendors and by charging a fee for each ticket issued.

ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Note: Awaiting final decision response from AFMC this week.

REVISED RESPONSE: At this time the government does not know how this service will be compensated.

Question 79. Regarding PWS paragraph 2-1.13.8.4.1.1. Should GSA Audits issue debit memos to the airlines when LIWCO tickets are charged to GTC accounts, and the airlines in turn issue debit memos to the CTO, will WPAFB reimburse contractor accordingly?

ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Note: Awaiting final decision response from AFMC this week.

REVISED RESPONSE: Yes Question 86-88. Regarding PWS paragraph 2-1.13.9.1. What percentage of tickets are issued with:

a. CBA as the form of payment? RESPONSE: 4%

b. IBA as the form of payment? RESPONSE: 1%

c. GTR/LOPA as the form of payment? ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Note: Awaiting final decision response from AFMC this week.

REVISED RESPONSE: This information is not available to the government.

Question 89. Regarding PWS paragraph 2-1.13.9.3. In all current DOD CTO contracts and in current industry practice Service fees are non-refundable. Will WPAFB rescind the requirement that fees shall be fully refundable to the traveler?

ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Note: Awaiting final decision response from AFMC this week.

REVISED RESPONSE: No Question 90. Regarding PWS paragraph 2-1.13.9.5.1. Does the Prompt Payment Act apply to payment of GTR/LOPA by DFAS?

ORIGINAL RESPONSE: Note: Awaiting final decision response from AFMC this week.

REVISED RESPONSE No