FA910127RB001 - FSS III - Draft RFP Questions and Answers.pdf

Number Reference Document Page/Paragraph # Question Answer

Draft RFP Sec. L Sec. M

Section L-3.3.1 General, page 14 of 19 and 15 of 19

M-2.4.1 Completeness, page

M-2.4.2 Reasonableness, Section L-3.3.1 states that Offerors should refer to Sections M-2.4.1 and M-2.4.2 for the characteristics or aspects the Government will consider when determining the recency and relevancy of past performance references. However, Sections M-2.4.1 and M-2.4.2 appear to address the evaluation of price proposals (completeness and reasonableness) rather than past performance.

Please confirm whether these references are correct or provide the applicable Section M references that contain the Government's recency and relevancy evaluation criteria for past performance submissions.

The references contained within the draft Request for Proposal (RFP) Section L-3.3.1 released 31 August 2026 were in error. These references will be updated in the final RFP to Section M-2.3.1 (past performance recency) and M-2.3.2 (past performance relevancy).

Draft RFP Sec. M

PWS

Section M-2.2.5.2 Section M-2.2.5.2, Mission Essential Contractor Services, states that the Government will evaluate the Offeror's Mission Essential Contractor Services Plan based on the Arnold AFB missions or responsibilities identified in Performance Work Statement (PWS) 3.7.8. However, PWS 3.7.8 does not appear to be included in the Performance Work Statement.

Please identify the correct PWS reference or provide the applicable missions and responsibilities that Offerors should address in their Mission Essential Contractor Services Plans

The Draft PWS released on 31 August 2026 includes PWS 3.7.8 on page 69. The requirement states, "The Contractor shall perform Security Services, Operations Center and [Command and Control] C2 Element Functions, [Fire and Emergency Services] FES, and Environmental Management after normal working hours, for up to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week as needed to support mission requirements upon implementation of contingency plans and during emergencies, major accidents, disasters, or Continuation of Essential [Department of Defense] DoD Contractor Services during crises.

"Security Services, Operations Center C2 Element Functions, FES, and Environmental Management are deemed to be mission essential services during a crisis. The Contractor shall have the capability to surge to sufficient manning to ensure these services are maintained throughout the duration of the contingency, disaster, or during a crisis for any operational emergency."

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Pg. 19 L-3.4.4.1 Cost-Type Contract LINs "However, Offerors shall price these contract LINs in Section B of the contract with a value of $5,000 for contract LINs

XX07"

Contract Line Item Number (LIN) X007 unit states to be determined not $5,000. Please confirm that Offerors are to leave unit price as to be determined and fill in the amount column with $5,000.

That is correct. For the purposes of this solicitation, Offerors shall insert $5,000.00 in the "Amount" column for contract LIN X007 for the base period and each option period. The unit price and quantity columns for this contract LIN should be left as-is. This plug number will be used for evaluation purposes to ensure price uniformity across all proposals for this specific line item.

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Pg. 19 L-3.4.4.1 Cost-Type Contract LINs "However, Offerors shall price these contract LINs in Section B of the contract with a value of $5,000 for contract LINs

XX07"

Please confirm if the $5,000 contract LIN X007 is intended to cover all work completed at White Oak, MD and Moffett Field, CA.

The $5,000.00 plug number for contract LIN X007 is not intended to cover the cost of all work performed at the geographically separated units (GSUs). The recurring, day-to-day work required at White Oak, MD, and Moffett Field, CA, must be priced and included within the Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract LINs for the core functional areas.

Contract LIN X007 is specifically established to cover the estimated travel costs for non-routine trips to the GSUs that may be required for program management, administrative support, or other duties that are outside the scope of permanently stationed personnel at those locations.

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Page 2; 2.0 General Requirements

PWS 2 states, "AEDC facilities housed as tenants on sites at Tunnel 9 in White Oak MD and on the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) grounds at Moffett Field CA where specified". Please clarify what percentage of work is completed in White Oak MD.

PWS 2 states, "Requirements listed in this PWS are assumed to be AAFB, unless specifically noted otherwise." The Government does not track the percentage of work for each GSU, as compared to

AAFB.

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Page 2; 2.0 General Requirements

PWS 2 states, "AEDC facilities housed as tenants on sites at Tunnel 9 in White Oak MD and on the National Aeronautics Space Administration (NASA) Ames Research Center (ARC) grounds at Moffett Field CA where specified". Please clarify the percentage of work completed at Moffett Field CA.

PWS 2 states, "Requirements listed in this PWS are assumed to be AAFB, unless specifically noted otherwise." The Government does not track the percentage of work for each GSU, as compared to

AAFB.

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Page 5; PWS 3.1.1.9.4 PWS 3.1.1.9.4 states, "The Contractor shall retain the capability to man 12-hour shifts for an extended period of time depending on the event(s) driving the requirements." Please provide the frequency of increased manning for an extended period of time.

The exact frequency of increased manning or transition to 12-hour shifts cannot be predetermined. By nature, these requirements are driven by unplanned contingencies (such as real-world security incidents, labor disputes, or changes in Force Protection Conditions [FPCONs] or varying annual schedules for planned events such as Open House, Changes of Command, and DV visits). An approximation of five days or less per year is estimated.

In the event that the Government directs transition to 12-hour shifts in response to an unplanned contingency, the price difference between a standard and 12-hour shift would be funded via contract LIN X007, Supplemental Work.

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Page 5; PWS 3.1.1.9.4 PWS 3.1.1.9.4 states, "The Contractor shall retain the capability to man 12-hour shifts for an extended period of time depending on the event(s) driving the requirements." Please provide the historical workload for the 12-hour shifts.

Historically, there have been very few instances of the Government requesting the FSS contractor to move to 12-hour shifts for Security Services efforts. The most recent instance occurred three years ago to prepare for a potential strike by Air Engineering Metal Traces Council (AEMTC), which ultimately did not happen. Prior to that, the FSS contractor was requested to implement 12-hour shifts in 2021, when AEMTC went on a strike that lasted two weeks.

FSS III

Solicitation #: FA910127RB001

Questions and Answers Date: 22 October 2026

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Page 8; PWS 3.1.2.2.1 PWS 3.1.2.2.1 states, "The Contractor shall operate the firearms storage facility (Armory and Alternate Armory) IAW DAFI 31-101, DAFMAN 31-131V3, DoD 5100.76M, DAFMAN 31-101V2, applicable T.O.s, DAFI 31-131, TSDSF Armory OI 31-131 and DAFMAN 71-102, Sect 4." Please provide the hours the Armory is required to be open.

The firearms storage facility (Armory and Alternate Armory) does not require continuous 24/7 manning. It is only opened and operated when required. The contractor is responsible for opening and operating the Armory to support scheduled mission requirements, training, and emergency response. The primary recurring requirement for opening the Armory is during shift changes. The Armory must be opened, manned, and fully operational prior to the start of guard mount/shift change to facilitate the safe and accountable issue of weapons, ammunition, and equipment to incoming personnel, and remain open until all outgoing personnel have safely cleared and turned in their gear. The Armory is opened/closed approximately 8 times during each 24-hour period; it is estimated that the Armory is open 3.5 hours per day.

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Page8; PWS 3.1.2.3 Reference PWS 3.1.2.3: Please provide the utilization data for the Visitor Control Center (VCC). Calendar Year 2025 Totals:

Tennessee Crime Information Center (TCIC) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Checks: 5,657 Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Issued: 3,361 Visitor Passes Issued: 2,510 Common Access Cards (CACs) Issued: 1,852 US IDs Issued: 3,021

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Page8; PWS 3.1.2.3 PWS 3.1.2.3 states, "The Contractor shall operate the VCC with a minimum of five VCC staff personnel who are fully trained, qualified, and available to provide customer service from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday, except Federal holidays. Reduced manning is permitted between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm (for staggered lunches)." Please confirm that the contractor is required to have five people operating the VCC every day it is open.

The contractor is required to have five people operating the VCC every day it is open.

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Page 8; PWS 3.1.2.3.1, "five VCC staff personnel who are fully trained, qualified, and available to provide customer service from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm, Monday- Friday, except Federal holidays. Reduced manning is permitted between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm"

Reference PWS 3.1.2.3.1: Please confirm that these positions are not covered by any of the CBAs. The positions identified in PWS 3.1.2.3.1 are not currently covered by any of the CBAs.

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Page 8; PWS 3.1.2.3.1, "five VCC staff personnel who are fully trained, qualified, and available to provide customer service from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm, Monday- Friday, except Federal holidays. Reduced manning is permitted between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm"

Reference PWS 3.1.2.3.1: Please provide the training requirements for this position. VCC staff members are required to maintain an annual certification for both Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) / Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System (DEERS) and Tennessee Information Enforcement System (TIES).

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) certifies VCC staff members through NEXTest annually for the ability to use their system.

DMDC requires any person operating the Real-Time Automated Personnel Identification System (RAPIDS) system for DEERS to certify through JKO (Joint Knowledge Online) as a verifying official for basic function. Additional training is conducted for anyone holding a site security manager title (SSM) in DEERS.

For the use of the Vindicator and DBIDS systems, the VCC implements an established curriculum using a combination of OJT (on the job training) and written assessments. DMDC does require any person assigned a site security manager (SSM) role to attend conferences and video conferences to keep current on information.

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Page 9; 3.1.2.4.4 PWS 3.1.2.4.4 states, "The Contractor shall provide an additional overwatch guard (final denial) at the predesignated distance from each gate when vehicle barrier systems are nonoperational, as Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) dictate, during increased FPCONs, or when the Government does not have confidence in the system." Please provide the frequency the barrier system is non-functional.

The barrier system is non-functional approximately 10 days each year. Please note that this estimate is based on historical averages and does not constitute a guaranteed maximum or minimum operational limit.

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Page 9; 3.1.2.4.4 PWS 3.1.2.4.4 states, "The Contractor shall provide an additional overwatch guard (final denial) at the predesignated distance from each gate when vehicle barrier systems are nonoperational, as Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) dictate, during increased FPCONs, or when the Government does not have confidence in the system." Please provide the frequency of RAMs.

RAMs that dictate the need for an additional overwatch guard occur approximately 10 days each year. Please note that this estimate is based on historical averages and does not constitute a guaranteed maximum or minimum operational limit.

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Page 9; 3.1.2.4.4 PWS 3.1.2.4.4 states, "The Contractor shall provide an additional overwatch guard (final denial) at the predesignated distance from each gate when vehicle barrier systems are nonoperational, as Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) dictate, during increased FPCONs, or when the Government does not have confidence in the system." Please provide the frequency of FPCONs.

FPCON changes occur approximately 10 days each year, typically when RAMs occur. Please note that this estimate is based on historical averages and does not constitute a guaranteed maximum or minimum operational limit.

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Page 9; 3.1.2.4.4 PWS 3.1.2.4.4 states, "The Contractor shall provide an additional overwatch guard (final denial) at the predesignated distance from each gate when vehicle barrier systems are nonoperational, as Random Antiterrorism Measures (RAMs) dictate, during increased FPCONs, or when the Government does not have confidence in the system." Please provide the frequency in which the "Government does not have confidence in the system."

The term "does not have confidence in the system" is a safety standard. It means that if a barrier shows signs of intermittent failure, fails a daily cycle test, or is flagged by technicians as unreliable, the Government will declare it non-operational for safety reasons (see response to Q14). When that occurs, the additional overwatch guard must be posted until the system is repaired and re-certified.

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Page 11; PWS 3.1.2.6 PWS 3.1.2.6 states, "The EDD and K9 handler schedule shall be based on a 40-hour weekly cycle with the primary duty of one of the EDD and handler as a static explosive detection post at the commercial delivery gate when operational." Please confirm the Government only requires an EDD & K9 Handler for 40 hours/week.

The standard baseline requirement for the EDD and K9 handler schedule is 40 hours per week. However, this baseline schedule is subject to change based on mission requirements and security escalations. The Contractor must maintain the capability to surge EDD coverage beyond the standard 40-hour weekly cycle under the following conditions: increased FPCONs or unscheduled / high-volume commercial delivery gate surges.

In the event that the Government requires to surge EDD coverage beyond the standard 40-hour week, the price difference between the standard and extended schedule would be funded via contract LIN X007, Supplemental Work.

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Page 13; PWS 3.1.3.13, "Security positions requiring special experience, training, or education are shown in the table below."

Reference PWS 3.1.3.13: Please confirm that the ESS Operator is covered by the operations duty controller CBA.

No, the Electronic Security Systems (ESS) Operator is under PWS 3.1, Security Services and is not a part of the Operations Center. The Operations Duty Controller CBA is applicable to the Operations Duty Controller functions within PWS 3.2.

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Page 19; PWS 3.2.1.12 PWS 3.2.1.12 states, "The Contractor shall maintain an Alternate Operations Center capability that ensures continued Operations and C2 Node functions during contingency or emergency relocation."

Please provide the frequency of use of the Alternate Operations Center.

As PWS 3.2.1.12 states, quarterly tests are required for the Alternate Operations Center. The Alternate Operations Center is only used when the primary Operations Center become unusable, or evacuation is required, in which case the personnel manning the primary location transfer to the alternate location. Historically, use of the Alternate Operations Center has been negligible.

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Page 2; L-1.5 Section L-1.5 states, "The Government seeks to maximize full and open competition among Offerors…." Please confirm the competition type will be a Total Small Business Set Aside.

This acquisition will be competed as a Total Small Business Set- Aside.

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Page 1; L-1.1 Please provide the total productive hours for PWS 3.1 Security Services used to calculate Table L- 1.11.

Offerors should refer to PWS standards for functional area operations and propose applicable total labor hours from those requirements. As stated in Section L-1.1, the Government FTE estimate is not intended to direct the Offeror's proposed solution. Rather, the intent is merely to provide additional information as reference in an Offeror's solution development.

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Page 1; L-1.1 Please provide the total productive hours for PWS 3.2 Operational C2 used to calculate Table L-1.11. Offerors should refer to PWS standards for functional area operations and propose applicable total labor hours from those requirements. As stated in Section L-1.1, the Government FTE estimate is not intended to direct the Offeror's proposed solution. Rather, the intent is merely to provide additional information as reference in an Offeror's solution development.

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Page 1; L-1.1 Please provide the total productive hours for PWS 3.3 Fire and Emergency Services Program used to calculate Table L-1.11.

Offerors should refer to PWS standards for functional area operations and propose applicable total labor hours from those requirements. As stated in Section L-1.1, the Government FTE estimate is not intended to direct the Offeror's proposed solution. Rather, the intent is merely to provide additional information as reference in an Offeror's solution development.

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Page 1; L-1.1 Please provide the total productive hours for PWS 3.4 Environmental Program used to calculate Table L-1.11.

Offerors should refer to PWS standards for functional area operations and propose applicable total labor hours from those requirements. As stated in Section L-1.1, the Government FTE estimate is not intended to direct the Offeror's proposed solution. Rather, the intent is merely to provide additional information as reference in an Offeror's solution development.

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Page 1; L-1.1 Please provide the total productive hours for PWS 3.5 Safety Program used to calculate Table L-1.11 Offerors should refer to PWS standards for functional area operations and propose applicable total labor hours from those requirements. As stated in Section L-1.1, the Government FTE estimate is not intended to direct the Offeror's proposed solution. Rather, the intent is merely to provide additional information as reference in an Offeror's solution development.

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Page 1; L-1.1 Reference Section L-1.1: Please provide the total productive hours for the entire Period of Performance.

Offerors should refer to PWS standards for all functional area operations and propose applicable total labor hours to meet the FSS III requirement and supplement their unique solution for the Period of Performance. The Government has included FTE estimations in Section L-1.1 (which is intended as a reference and not a minimum as stated in Section L-1.1) and functional area requirements in PWS tables 3.1.3.13, 3.2.3.1, 3.5.1.1.1 and section 3.3.1.1. These references are not all inclusive of the requirements stated within the

PWS.

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Pages 1 - 201 Reference Exhibit C CBAs: In order to completely and properly price the contract please provide the seniority lists for the CBAs.

The Government does not possess this information. IAW RFO 52.222-41(n), a list will be provided to the successor contractor after award. Basic levels of service are described in the FSS PWS and wage rates by labor categories are provided in the CBAs. The Government has included a breakout of the estimated FSS III CBA seniority composition in Section L, Figure L-1.1.

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Labor Wage Input Tab Section L Attachment L-7 Cost Model states, "Offerors shall avoid hard coding wages within 'Labor Wage Input' tab and justify wages from the 'Assumptions' tab and/or within their Price Narrative.

Offerors may add columns and rows to this tab to format to their needs." Please confirm that Offerors are to hard code the wages on the labor rate tab and then link them to the appropriate X00 contract

LIN.

When evaluating for reasonableness, the Government will review the individual labor, material, and other direct cost categories within each contract LIN for reasonableness using one or more techniques defined in RFO 15.404 (Section M-2.4.2). In the case of subcontractor labor costs, Offerors should include this within the labor component of the respective contract LIN as found in the cost model, with "component" referring to the price split within the cost model between like categories of costs (e.g., labor categories for contract LIN x002 are all a part of the labor component for that contract LIN tab in the cost model). Subcontractor costs shall be included as a breakout of the labor, materials, and other direct costs.

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Pages 124 - 156 With the change in scope between FSS II and FSS III, please confirm that the CBA with the Air Engineering Metal Trades Council and Affiliated Unions, AFL-CIO dated December 01, 2023 through July 31, 2026 should be removed from the solicitation package.

With the re-negotiation of the CBA "Air Engineering Metal Trades Council and Affiliated Unions, AFL-CIO International Association of Fire Fighters, Local I-14" dated 1 October 2026 through 30 September 2028, this CBA will be included in the Final RFP. The Fire Dispatch, whose CBA employees are under this new CBA, has not been de-scoped from the FSS III requirement.

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Pages 124 - 156 With the change in scope between FSS II and FSS III, please specify under the PWS section to which the CBA with the Air Engineering Metal Trades Council and Affiliated Unions, AFL-CIO Dated December 01, 2023 through July 31, 2026 would apply.

The CBA does not delineate work performance per the PWS. Rather, the CBA describes the relationship between employees and the employer in terms of salary, benefits, and the work environment.

Employees currently covered by this CBA, but are no longer required for FSS III due to the removal of specific functions, would not continue to be covered by this CBA. However, the staffing mix necessary to meet the requirements is dependent upon each Offeror's technical solution.

Draft RFP PWS - Transition

Page 75/Paragraph 4.6.1 Reference PWS 4.6.1: What is the timeframe for the phase-in period? Section L-3.4.3.2 states, "The number of units for the phase-in and phase-out contract LINs is three months."

Draft RFP PWS - Transition

Page 75/Paragraph 4.6.1 Reference PWS 4.6.1: What is the timeframe for the phase-out period? Section L-3.4.3.2 states, "The number of units for the phase-in and phase-out contract LINs is three months."

Draft RFP PWS - Transition

Page 75/Paragraph 4.6.1.3.2 Reference PWS 4.6.1.3.2: Why do contractor employees being interviewed have to be on leave status if the interview is after normal hours or on weekends?

The final PWS 4.6.1.3.2 will be updated to reflect that contractor employees shall be on leave status if being interviewed during the employee's normal duty hours.

Draft RFP PWS - Transition

Page 75/Paragraph 4.6.1.1 Reference PWS 4.6.1.1: Does the Transition Plan require both phase-in and phase-out period requirements?

The Transition Plan must address both phase-in and phase-out. The draft PWS 4.6.1.1 states, "The Contractor shall follow the transition plan submitted as part of their proposal and keep the Government fully informed of status throughout the transition period." Section L-

3.2.4.3 instructs Offerors to, "Provide a detailed transition plan to assume responsibilities outlined in the PWS, including phase-in and phase-out activities...". Section L-3.2.4.3 also states, "The Transition Plan shall be included in Volume I, Contract Documentation (see L- 3.1.2.4.4) and will be made a part of the resultant contract as Attachment 6."

Draft RFP

PWS 3.4.5.1

Page 57, Section 3.4.5.1, Environmental Technician Table Row

PWS 3.4.5.1 currently requires Environmental Technicians to have five years of experience along with advanced data evaluation skills, which typically align with professional scientist roles rather than field technicians. Please clarify if this position is intended to map to an SCA wage determination or an exempt category, and consider lowering the experience requirement to one-to-two years.

The Environmental Technician position that supports waste operations for the Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facility (TSDF) is required to have five years of relevant environmental compliance and hazardous waste management experience, including large quantity hazardous waste generator, TSDF operations, 90-day or 180-day temporary waste storage facilities, database management, and waste shipment logistics coordination as well as in depth experience in sampling various media types (soil, water, sludge, PPE) and laboratory methods, chain of custody, and waste segregation, experience in analytical data evaluation, waste characterization / profiling, and lab packing is preferred.

This information is provided to aid Offerors in the development of their staffing plans by describing the scope of work required; it is not intended to map to a labor classification (i.e., SCLS or exempt).

Draft RFP PWS 4.16.5 Page 86, Section 4.16.5, Bullet 6 ("Ground fuels...")

PWS 4.16.5 limits government-furnished ground fuel support strictly to vehicles operating at Arnold AFB. To help us accurately project out-of-pocket fuel costs for the remote locations, please provide historical mileage or annual fuel logs for the vehicles assigned to the White Oak, MD and Moffett Field, CA sites.

The Government will not provide historical mileage or annual fuel logs for White Oak, MD and Moffett Field, CA. Offerors are anticipated to propose fuel costs in alignment to their proposed solution and vehicles. Historically, permanently assigned vehicles are not utilized at AEDC GSUs.

FSS III PWS 3.1.2.6 & 3.1.2.6.1 PWS 3.1.2.6 specifies "one Contractor-provided K9 handler" and "one Single Purpose EDD," while PWS 3.1.2.6.1 notes the existing EDD will be "carried over." To ensure accurate sourcing and transition assumptions, can the Government explicitly confirm that the entire EDD team (both the canine and the handler) is required to be Contractor-provided?

The Government confirms that the entire EDD team (both the canine and the handler) is required to be contractor-provided. Please note that the final version of the PWS will not contain the last line currently included in PWS 3.1.2.6.1 referring to the EDD being "carried over" at award of contract.

FSS III PWS 3.1.1.11 & 3.1.2.6 PWS 3.1.1.11 requires the contractor to provide one mid-size sport utility vehicle equipped to transport the EDD, while PWS 3.1.2.6 notes on-base kennel facility is not available. To mitigate off-base liability of marked emergency vehicles, our operational model utilizes handler Personally Owned Vehicles (POVs) equipped with safe transport kennels for the daily commute. Will the Government provide designated overnight parking on the installation for the marked duty vehicle, as well as designated parking for the handler's POV during shift hours?

The Government will furnish designated on-base parking for the overnight staging of one contractor-provided, marked EDD sport utility vehicle. The Contractor remains responsible for securing the vehicle and ensuring no canine or sensitive equipment is left unattended in violation of base safety regulations. Parking for handler POVs is authorized and provided in the parking lot situated behind the designated facility/building.

FSS III PWS 3.1.1.9.4 & 3.1.2.6 PWS 3.1.2.6 establishes a requirement for a single EDD team, while PWS 3.1.1.9.4 mandates the contractor retain the capability to man 12-hour shifts for extended periods. To ensure seamless coverage during the primary handler's Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, or unforeseen surge events, will the Government permit the credentialing of relief handlers? Furthermore, if contingencies drive additional manpower, does the Government expect the deployment of temporary supplemental EDD teams, or should contractors plan to meet this requirement exclusively via approved overtime with the single assigned team?

To satisfy PWS requirements while maintaining a single EDD team, relief handlers do not need to be credentialed. If the primary handler is unavailable (due to PTO, sick leave, or other), the Contractor shall maintain seamless coverage utilizing Government-provided explosive detection devices operated by contractor personnel, as part of the fixed-price contract LIN X002, Security Services.

Please see response to Q18 regarding contingencies driving the need for EDD coverage beyond 40 hours per week.

FSS III PWS 3.1.2.6.2 PWS 3.1.2.6.2 states the handler will be armed with a Government-furnished M-18 and non-lethal weapons (NLW). Can the Government confirm that weapons and ammunition will be stored at and drawn from the base Security Forces Armory, and clarify whether the daily weapon draw, clearing, and turn-in procedures are included within the 40-hour weekly operational envelope?

Yes, weapons/ammunition will be stored in the Armory and is part of the 40-hour work week for K9 handler.

Draft RFP General N/A Given the complexity, geographic distribution, and integrated nature of the FSS III requirement across Security Services, Operational C2, Fire and Emergency Services, Environmental, and Safety functions, is the Government considering any additional industry engagement opportunities, such as a follow-on Industry Day, focused technical exchange, one-on-one sessions, or an additional site visit prior to release of the Final RFP? If not, would the Government consider conducting an additional site visit to allow Offerors to validate staffing, transition, facility, GFP, and operational assumptions to improve proposal quality and reduce performance risk?

The Government encourages potential Offerors to contact the PCO at erica.anglin@us.af.mil or Contract Specialist at bethany.hill@us.af.mil if they would like to request a one-on-one session to discuss the acquisition with the procurement team. The Government believes that the extensive information provided through two RFIs, a multi-day Industry Day with one-on-one sessions, and the release of this comprehensive Draft RFP has provided sufficient detail for Offerors to prepare competitive proposals. At this time, no additional site visits or formal one-on-one sessions are planned.

Offerors are encouraged to submit any final questions or requests for clarification in response to this Draft RFP.

Section L L-1.1; Transition Planning Requirements

To facilitate accurate staffing, transition, and pricing assumptions, can the Government provide information regarding the current workforce, including incumbent staffing levels by labor category and duty location, and indicate whether the current workforce possesses the qualifications, certifications, licenses, medical clearances, and security clearances necessary to perform the FSS III requirements at contract start?

The Government will not release information on the current contractor's workforce and staffing levels, as it is proprietary information. Offerors should base their staffing, transition, and pricing assumptions on their proposed solution to meet the requirements outlined in the Draft RFP PWS, not information related to the current contract.

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 33, para 3.3.4.3.1 Reference PWS 3.3.4.3.1: Can the Government indicate exactly which fire trucks in the fleet are staffed daily and by how many personnel for NDAA sec 388 compliance? Which vehicles do the 13 personnel ride on and which are cross-staffed?

There are 13 firefighters on the floor daily, including the Assistant Chief (AC) and 2 paramedics (15 total). Twelve firefighters ride in the fire trucks, two paramedics ride in the ambulances, and the AC rides in the Fire Chief vehicle.

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 27, para 3.3.2.1 Reference PWS 3.3.2.1: How many Fire Inspectors are required? The final version of PWS 3.3.1.1 will include the following statement: "The Contractor shall maintain the following full-time FES administrative and management staff as required by DAFI 32- 2001: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, Assistant Chief for Training, Assistant Chief for Health and Safety, and Fire Inspector. Technical skills and certification requirements for these positions are defined in DoDM 6055.06."

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 24, para 3.3.1.1 Reference PWS 3.3.1.1: Is a Fire Department Admin Specialist required or can that function be absorbed by the management team as a collateral duty?

The PWS includes no specific requirement relative to a Fire Department Admin Specialist.

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 25, para 3.3.1.1.2 Reference PWS 3.3.1.1.2: Does the ECC require 2 Dispatchers on duty daily due to EMD dispatch? Is there a total number of Dispatchers required to be employed for the work center?

PWS 3.3.1.1 states, "The ECC shall be fully manned with one lead emergency communications specialist and one additional emergency communications specialists per shift." Staffing numbers will be determined by the Offeror's proposed approach.

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 31, para 3.3.3.5 Reference PWS 3.3.3.5: Can Firefighters who are certified backfill the ambulance? Firefighters who are certified may backfill the ambulance. However, this does not reduce the number of firefighters required on the floor (13).

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 27, para 3.3.2.1 Reference PWS 3.3.2.1: Is a full time Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention required to be staffed or can that be performed as a collateral duty?

The final version of PWS 3.3.1.1 will include the following statement: "The Contractor shall maintain the following full-time FES administrative and management staff as required by DAFI 32- 2001: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, Assistant Chief for Training, Assistant Chief for Health and Safety, and Fire Inspector. Technical skills and certification requirements for these positions are defined in DoDM 6055.06."

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 31, para 3.3.3.6 Reference PWS 3.3.3.6: Is Firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) bunker gear provided by the Government?

Firefighter PPE (bunker/turnout gear) is provided by the Government, and is included in Attachment 9, FES-IMS Property.

FSS III PWS; 3.3 FES

Program

Page 29, para 3.3.2.9 Reference PWS 3.3.2.9: Is a full time Assistant Chief for Health and Safety required to be staffed or can that be performed as a collateral duty?

The final version of PWS 3.3.1.1 will include the following statement: "The Contractor shall maintain the following full-time FES administrative and management staff as required by DAFI 32- 2001: Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Chief for Fire Prevention, Assistant Chief for Training, Assistant Chief for Health and Safety, and Fire Inspector. Technical skills and certification requirements for these positions are defined in DoDM 6055.06."

Section L, FTE Estimates

pg. 2, Section L, Table L-1.1 Section L, Table L-1.1 provides approximate Government FTE estimates by PWS functional area.

Please confirm whether these estimates will be used as staffing or price-realism benchmarks during evaluation. May Offerors propose staffing levels that differ from the Government estimates where the proposed approach demonstrates compliance with all PWS performance and minimum staffing requirements?

As stated in Section L-1.1, the FTE estimates provided in Table L-1.1 are approximate and are only provided as a reference to allow Offerors to better understand the general scope of this effort from the Government’s perspective. There is no requirement for Offeror's to utilize the information in Table L-1.1. Price realism will be evaluated in accordance with Section M-2.4.3.

Section L, Incumbent Workforce

pg. 2, Section L, Table L- 1.1; Exhibit C – CBAs

Will the Government provide incumbent workforce information by PWS functional area and position, including current staffing, work location, labor category/position title, full-time or part-time status, applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or union coverage, required certifications and clearances, and current vacancies? Please also identify which CBA applies to each functional area and location and confirm whether Exhibit C contains all current applicable CBAs.

The Government will not release information on the current contractor's workforce and staffing levels, as it is proprietary information. IAW RFO 52.222-41(n), a list will be provided to the successor contractor after award. Basic levels of service are described in the FSS PWS and wage rates by labor categories are provided in the CBAs. The Government has included a breakout of the estimated FSS III CBA seniority composition in Section L, Figure L-1.1.

Please note: The CBA does not delineate work performance per the PWS. Rather, the CBA describes the relationship between employees and the employer in terms of salary, benefits, and the work environment.

Section L, Incumbent Workforce

pg. 2, Section L, Table L-1.1 Reference Section L, Table L-1.1: Will the Government provide historical vacancy, turnover, overtime, and staffing data by PWS functional area to assist Offerors in developing realistic staffing and pricing assumptions?

The Government will not release information on the current contractor's workforce and staffing levels, as it is proprietary information. Offerors should base their staffing, transition, and pricing assumptions on their proposed solution to meet the requirements outlined in the Draft RFP PWS, not information related to the current contract.

See Section L Table L-1.1 for the Government's estimate of FTEs and refer to the PWS for functional area specific requirements for the FSS III Period of Performance.

Attachment 2, DD Form 254 / Attachment 11, Section M

DD254 Block 13; M-2.2.3.1 DD Form 254 Block 13 states that Security Classification Guides and positions requiring clearances will be identified by individual programs or activities. Please identify, by PWS functional area, the positions, tasks, or activities anticipated to require access to classified information or SIPRNET, and indicate whether the subcontractor performing those activities will be required to possess a Secret

FCL.

The Draft PWS released 31 August 2026 specifies the following areas: PWS 3.2.2.8 states that the Contractor shall operate required C2 systems (both classified and unclassified, including SIPRNet), and PWS 3.4.1.1 states that a secret clearance level is required for Environmental Program Management. The Final PWS will be revised to specify that a secret clearance is required for Security Services personnel.

NISPOM dictates that any subcontractor performing Secret work must possess a Secret FCL.

Section L / PWS Pg. 1, Section L, L-1.0; pg.

5-68, PWS 3.1–3.5

During the FSS III Industry Day, the Government indicated that support at White Oak, Maryland and Moffett Field, California is generally performed through periodic visits rather than permanently assigned staff. Please confirm, by PWS functional area, the expected frequency and duration of support at each location and identify whether requirements are scheduled periodic, on-call, surge/event-driven, or otherwise travel-based.

The PWS calls out support to AEDC White Oak and AEDC Moffett Field by specific reference. For example, PWS 3.3.2.4 will be updated to specify that an annual fire protection program review is required for AEDC White Oak, PWS 3.4.1.2.1 describes the environmental program support required for AEDC White Oak and AEDC Moffett Field, and PWS 3.5.1.1.1 describes the requirement for annual safety inspections across all AAFB facilities and the facilities at AEDC White Oak and AEDC Moffett Field.

Section L, Specific Instructions

pg. 13 - 15 Section L, L-

3.1.2.4.3 - L-3.2.4.4

Sections L-3.2.4.2 and L-3.2.4.3 require the complete QMS Plan and Transition Plan to be submitted in Volume I, while L-3.2.3 also lists these elements under Volume II, Subfactor 1.1. Please confirm that Offerors may submit the complete plans in Volume I and provide concise summaries and cross-references in Volume II to avoid duplication while supporting evaluation of Subfactor 1.1.

Additionally, please clarify what specific information the Government expects Offerors to address in the Volume II technical response for the QMS Plan, Transition Management, Mission-Essential Contractor Services elements beyond the content contained in the complete Volume I plans.

The QMS Plan, Transition Management Plan, and Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan will all be evaluated as part of the Technical Factor evaluation as described in Section M-2.2. However, as these plans will be made part of the resultant contract for the successful Offeror, these plans are to be submitted with Volume I as described in Section L-3.2.4. There is no requirement for Offerors to include any information regarding these plans in Volume II (other than to reference the location of each plan in Volume I).

Attachment 11, Section M, Past Performance Relevancy

Pg. 7, Section M, M-2.3.2 Section M-2.3.2 states that efforts of less than $2 million annually or $10 million total contract scope will not be considered relevant. Please confirm whether a reference must meet both thresholds, at least $2 million annually and at least $10 million total, or whether meeting either threshold is sufficient. For a JV partner or major subcontractor reference, please also confirm whether magnitude will be measured against the total cited contract value or the value of the portion actually performed by the entity whose past performance is being evaluated.

As Section M-2.3.2 states that efforts of less than $2 million annually or $10 million total contract scope will not be considered relevant (emphasis added), meeting either threshold is sufficient. Also, please note that past performance references must include the total value of the contract / task order / effort. For example, if an Offeror performed as part of a JV or subcontractor on Contract #ABC, and the value of that contract was $25M, the Offeror should identify $25M as the value. However, the PPI Reference Submission (Attachment L-1) and Relevancy Matrix (Attachment L-2) should clearly identify the applicable effort, or portion of the effort, for which the Offeror was responsible (See Section L-3.3.4.4.2 and Section L-2.2.4.5).

Attachment 11, Section M, Past Performance

Pgs. 6–7, Section M, M- 2.3–M-2.3.2

Reference Section M-2.3: Please confirm whether the Government may collectively evaluate the prime contractor’s and major subcontractors’ recent and relevant past performance across PWS 3.1 through

3.5 when assigning the overall Performance Confidence Assessment, such that no single entity or individual reference is required to demonstrate the full FSS III scope.

As stated in Section M-2.3.2, relevancy ratings will be assigned to each past performance reference. When determining the Offeror's overall PCA, the Government will make an integrated assessment based upon the Offeror's entire Past Performance Volume as described in Section M-2.3.4. In other words, an Offeror can use multiple references to demonstrate performance across the full range of the FSS III scope.

Attachment 11, Section M, Past Performance

Pgs. 6–8, Section M, M- 2.3–M-2.3.2

Reference Section M-2.3: If the prime contractor and its major subcontractors collectively demonstrate relevant past performance across most, but not all, PWS 3.1–3.5 functional areas, how will the absence of a qualifying past performance reference for one functional area affect the overall Performance Confidence Assessment?

As stated in Section M-2.3.2, relevancy ratings will be assigned to each past performance reference based on the contract scope, magnitude, and complexity. Therefore, it is not just performance of tasks/functions similar to PWS 3.1-3.5 that contributes to the relevancy rating for a specific reference. When determining the Offeror's overall PCA, the Government will make an integrated assessment based upon the Offeror's entire Past Performance Volume as described in Section M-2.3.4, to include recency, relevancy, and performance quality.

PWS / Attachment 11, Section M

PWS 3.2; Section M, M- 2.3.2

Reference Section M-2.3: For Past Performance relevancy under PWS 3.2, Operational Command and Control, please identify the characteristics the Government will consider relevant. Will experience operating 24/7 command posts, emergency operations centers, Base Defense Operations Centers (BDOC), watch centers, emergency communications centers, or similar operations involving monitoring, notifications, recalls/accountability, incident reporting, and operational coordination be considered relevant?

The Government will not pre-evaluate or validate specific operational experiences prior to formal proposal submission. Offerors should demonstrate in their proposals how their past performance references relate to the scope, magnitude, and complexity of the FSS III PWS requirements. As stated in Section M-2.3.2, relevancy ratings will be assigned to each past performance reference; relevancy will not be assigned for individual elements within each reference. In determining the overall relevancy, the Government will perform an in-depth evaluation of all recent performance information obtained to determine how closely the services performed under those contracts relate to FSS III requirements.

Section L, FTE Estimates / PWS Security Services

Pg. 2, Section L, Table L-

1.1; PWS 3.1

Will the Government provide historical or current Security Services staffing data identifying each required post/location, operating days and hours, minimum personnel per post/shift, supervisory coverage, relief requirements, roving patrol requirements, and any surge, exercise, or contingency staffing requirements? If a Security post exhibit will be included with the Final RFP, please confirm when it will be made available.

The Government will not release information on the current contractor's workforce and staffing levels, as it is proprietary information. Offerors should base their staffing, transition, and pricing assumptions on their proposed solution to meet the requirements outlined in the Draft RFP PWS, not information related to the current contract.

See Section L Table L-1.1 for the Government's estimate of FTEs and refer to the PWS for functional area specific requirements for the FSS III Period of Performance.

Attachment 11, Section M, Major Subcontractor Past Performance

Pg. 7–8, M-2.3.2 Section M defines a major subcontractor as a subcontractor responsible for one or more major PWS functional areas. Please clarify whether a major subcontractor must perform the entirety of a PWS 3.1–3.5 functional area for its Past Performance to be evaluated, or whether a subcontractor performing a substantial portion of that functional area may qualify as a major subcontractor.

A subcontractor does not need to perform the entirety of a PWS functional area to qualify. If a subcontractor is proposed to perform more than half of the scope (in terms of labor hours) within a specific functional area (PWS 3.1–3.5), they will be considered responsible for that functional area for Past Performance evaluation purposes.

*Please note that the Final RFP Sections L and M will use the term "critical subcontractor" rather than "major subcontractor."

PWS, Fire and Emergency Services

PWS 3.3 Please provide available historical Fire and Emergency Services workload data for the most recent 12–24 months, including emergency responses by type, EMS/ALS calls and transports, mutual-aid responses, HAZMAT incidents, technical rescues, fire prevention inspections, exercises, and other material workload drivers that may affect staffing and pricing.

On average, Fire and Emergency Services responds to 15.5 calls per month. Over the last 12 months, calls have included the following:

62 emergency medical services (EMS), 60 structural, 30 vehicle, 16 hazardous materials, 14 mutual aid (non-EMS), and 4 wildland fire.

PWS / Exhibit A / Exhibit B, Environmental Program

PWS 3.4; applicable Environmental CDRLs/DIDs

Please provide available historical annual workload data for the Environmental Program, including permit actions, inspections, sampling events, regulatory reports and submissions, environmental plans, spill events, hazardous-waste activities, environmental data calls, and other recurring or event-driven workload.

See Appendix E of the PWS for the list of publicly available AEDC Permits, in which you can view permit actions, inspections, sampling, report and submission requirements. See Appendix F of the PWS for the list of environmental plans. See Appendix G of the PWS for hazardous waste generation amounts. See PWS 3.4.1.1.4 for the estimated number of activities, to include data calls.

PWS / Exhibit A / Exhibit B, Safety Program

PWS 3.5; applicable Safety CDRLs/DIDs

Please provide available historical annual workload data for the…