Q A - 7 July 2011.pdf

Q.195. The answer to this question states that all OCONUS locations should be priced as CPFF. Can the Goverment clarify how respondents are to price all the OCONUS locations listed within 4.7.5.2 USASOC Training Facility Locations using the current Training Type structure (PWS Para 4.7.1.1 thru 4.7.4.2) under a single CLIN? Would the Government consider having OCONUS pricing under the CPFF CLIN not be included within Attachment 7 for evaluation and CPFF costs for OCONUS training be handled at the Task Order level post award.

A.195. It is the Government’s intention that all OCONUS tasks will awarded as CPFF. However, due to the uncertain nature of OCONUS training, these tasks will be evaluated at the task order level.

Attachment 7 has been amended to remove the nontask-specific OCONUS costs from CLIN 0002.

Q.196. Transition costs. If a vendor has accounted for transition in their overhead for CLIN 0001 is it acceptable to bid zero (0) transition costs in CLIN 0002? This directly affects evaluation of pricing and technical compliance.

A.196. All transition costs shall be included in CLIN 0001 Firm Fixed Prices. The Government does not intend to allow separately billed transition costs under this contract. The QASP and Attachment 7 have been amended to reflect this change.

Q.197. What is the Government’s purpose in adding these undefined costs elements to the CPFF CLIN at this late date?

A. 197. This was an error. Attachment 7 has been amended to delete non task-specific OCONUS costs from CLIN 0002.

Q.198. How will different interpretations of transition costs be evaluated?

A.198. Transition costs shall be included in the Firm Fixed Prices of CLIN 0001. Therefore, transition costs will be included in the evaluation of CLIN 0001.

Q.199. OCONUS costs. It is clear from the answer to Q.182 and Q.183 that (1) this CLIN applies to the 5 of NSW training conducted in Bahrain and (2) there are unknown costs to an overseas assignment. We infer the Government desires a TDY instructor..

a. 5% of NSW training is 6.2 classes. NSW class numbers were not decremented in the amended CLIN 0001. Does “OCONUS costs” add more NSW classes to those in CLIN 0001?

A.199.a. The 5% is a rough estimate of the percentage of NSW classes performed in Bahrain . The percentage was not meant to give an exact number of Bahrain classes as the actual number will fluctuate. Non task-specific OCONUS costs have been deleted from CLIN 0002.

b. Travel (as a plug number) is included in CLIN 0003. Is that travel exclusive of NSW Bahrain classes or inclusive?

A.199.b. Travel (as a plug number), included in CLIN 0003, does not include NSW Bahrain classes. All CLIN 0003 travel is for CONUS travel requirements.

c. How will DBA for the TDY instructor be evaluated? Many small companies with no OCONUS work are unaware of the requirement for DBA and will produce lower bids without DBA.

A.199.c. Clauses 52.228-3 Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) and 52.228-4 Workers Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas have been incorporated into the solicitation. All required insurance is the responsibility of the vendor and proposals shall reflect that.

Q.200. Is a non-redacted transmittal letter expected or required to present and identify the offerror?

a. If required, in which volume should it be placed or should it be provided in a separate envelope with the package and in the CD?

A.200. A transmittal letter is not required. If an Offeror chooses to submit a transmittal letter, it is not required to be redacted and should be included as the first page within the Management/Technical volume page count.

Q.201. Is the SF33 to be redacted, as it is directed to be included in the Cost Volume per Section L.3.6 (3) (D)?

a. If not, is the SF33 compliant if it has the company identification included?

A.201. The SF33 is not required to be redacted. Company information shall be included in the SF33.