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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (Q&As)

Solicitation No. FA8773-08-R-0082

SHAW AFB SC

SOLICITATION

2. Delivery Information, Request For Proposal (RFP) pages 56 through 61. The Periods of Performance (POP) for the Option periods are the same as the Base period. Is this correct?

2. No, See Amendment A001 for correction: POP was corrected, reference page 56-61 of the Solicitation.

3. Reference paragraph (ii) Volume Two of 52.212-1--Instructions to Offerors, paragraph (A) Section 3, “Submit two printed copies of the contracting information as part of Volume Three." “Submit a consent letter executed by the subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner, authorizing release of adverse past performance information to the Offeror, so the Offeror can respond to such information. Additionally, submit a letter authorizing release of requested information to the Government for performance on each customer contract/effort identified.”

My question is in regards to the second letter which appears to be a letter from our teaming partner to the 38th as well which you would present to their customers identified in our past performance volume authorizing them (the customer) to release additional past performance information to the 38th upon request.

I would like clarification that the first consent letter is correct and to whom we are addressing the second consent letter.

3. The first consent letter is correct, subcontractors Past Performance Information (PPI) can not be disclosed to a private party without the subcontractor’s consent. Because a prime contractor is a private party, the Government must obtain the subcontractor’s consent before disclosing its PPI to the prime during negotiations.

The teaming partner/subcontractor etc. . shall submit a letter to the Government authorizing release of adverse Past Performance Information to the prime for each commercial customer contract/effort provided in their Past Performance volume.

PRICING TABLE

PERFORMANCE WORK

Appendix 5.1

10. The Government has provided in Appendix 5.1 the estimated number of Work Orders to be processed on the new contract based on historical data. However, there is no basis for Offerors to analyze the amount of effort required to support the number of work orders shown. For example, the estimated number of annual Routine Work orders is given as 600, but there is now way for the Offerors to know the normal size and/or complexity of the work orders for this site as a work order could be a simple single line install or a complex building renovation requiring new cabling installation. To enable some analysis of this data (work load) will the Government release information on the monthly average costs associated with CLINs 4-8 for the past 12 months?

10. Appendix 5.1 is based on historical and present requirements. As stated at Volume Three of the Addendum to 52.212-1, paragraph (iii)(A)(g) The EIPS provides detailed descriptions of the material and labor effort required by the attached Pricing Table, identified by PIDs, and those items that are pre-priced for material and labor for installation, removal, and/or relocation. This (etc…). It is each Offeror’s responsibility to evaluate work effort and propose the appropriate labor mix for the level of effort required to perform the services described in the PWS and associated appendixes for the Recurring Support Services (CLINs X003, X005-X007)(See Amendment 0001 for correction). In order for offerors to establish a sound pricing position, the current Pricing Table/Schedule B was posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website along with the solicitation and attachments for the instant acquisition and all technical documentation. No additional documentation/information will be provided.

Appendix 5.2

11. In reviewing the requirements in Paragraph 5.2.2 of the PWS for Contractor Supported Replacement and/or Repair activity it appears the Government is placing the responsibility for this activity on the O&M Contractor and not as in the past on the VSS Support Contractor. Is it the Government’s intention to have the O&M Contractor price as part of their Monthly Maintenance costs an extended warranty package for the equipment listed in PWS Paragraph 5.2.2 and be responsible for the costs of any replacement/repair costs for the life of the contract based on this firm fixed price Monthly Maintenance price?

11. See Amendment A001 for Revised Appendix 5.2, Items to Be Maintained by the Contractor. Items listed in PWS Appendix 5.2 (subparagraph 5.2.2) have no sustainment offered by the Voice Switching System (VSS) Sustainment plan, the O&M contractor is responsible for the costs of any replacement/repair costs for the Base year and all out years. Items listed under subparagraph 5.2.3 should have sustainment from the Government. The O&M contractor is responsible for tier 1 maintenance for the items falling under 5.2.3 only, as tiers 2 and 3 would be provided via another source using Appendix 5.4, VSS Sustainment contract.

13. Will the government provide a breakdown of the equipment listed in Paragraph 5.2.2 identifying the quantities of these that are active cards in the system and the quantities that are on-site spares at each site location by platform?

13. Reference response 11 above.

16. Are the existing Key Systems JITC and IA approved? If not, will they be replaced under this contract?

16. The Key Systems are not JITC certified nor IA approved. The Key Systems are not connected to the Network. Replacement under this contract is not a known requirement at this time.

EQUIPMENT AND INSTALLATION PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION (EIPS)

17. All fiber optic connectors on Shaw are currently unicam types. Will this still remain the standard or will there be change? Considerable difference in pricing.

17. Reference para 3.5.3 of the EIPS. The fiber optic connectors shall be proposed IAW the contract/Industry Commercial Standards. If the QAP determines a specific type of connector is required other than what’s required by the contract/Industry Commercial Standards, CLIN X010 (Material) shall be used.

GENERAL

(11) Eleven broken down as follows:

(1) Base Telecommunications Manager (BTS)

(2) Switch Technicians/Alt BTS Manager

(4) Premise Technicians

(3) Outside Plant (OSP)Technicians

(1) Clerk

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