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Group B RFP Q&A Batch 4 #191-379

RFP

Document Section Para. # Page # Question/Comment Government Response

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Amendment

L L4.2 12 Reference: Per Group_B_RFP_Q&A_07_Nov_2014, question 14, the basis of estimates (BOEs) were removed from Volume I.

Section L4.2 instructions states "The offeror shall provide basis of estimates for all FFP task orders in sufficient detail to ensure that the offeror has a complete understanding of the task order."

Question: Will the BOE requirement also be removed from Volume III?

The BOE requirement was removed from L2.3.1 because the Government has provided the labor categories, number of positions and number of hours to be provided, therefore a technical BOE is not required. However, offerors are still required to submit a BOE for ODCs as part of the Volume III proposal.

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L 2.3.1 and 4.2

10 and 12(A-0001)

The RFP was amended to delete the requirement for BOE for Sample TOs (L2.3.1). However, L4.2 was not changed and specifically requires that “The offeror shall provide basis of estimates for all FFP task orders in sufficient detail to ensure that the offeror has a complete understanding of the task order.” How does the BOE differ from the requirement that “Offeror shall submit supporting information required to evaluate FFP prices.” Is the cost detail expected to be different from the technical detail USG already provided, therefore warranting a detailed price BOE? If not, we recommend this requirement be deleted from L4.2.

Factor 2 represents actual task orders to be awarded as a result of this source selection.

The BOE requirement was removed from L2.3.1 because the Government has provided the labor categories, number of positions and number of hours to be provided, therefore a technical BOE is not required. However, offerors are still required to submit a BOE as part of the Volume III proposal.

Amendment

L L2.2.2 10 This paragraph in the last sentence requires that we provide a detailed basis of estimate (BOE) for the 2 IDIQ SOWs.

Q&A #14 amends L2.3.1 removing the requirement for a BOE from the 3 task order proposals. Does SOCOM plan to also remove the BOE requirement from these Task Order Proposals?

Amendment 0002 revised the Sub-factor 1.2 language in L2.2.2

Amendment

L L2.2.2 10 Section L2.2.2 states, "Provide a detailed basis of estimate (BOE), without related cost data, which supports the technical approach, to include all required resources (personnel, material, etc.)." To what level of detail are we to provide information regarding personnel and resources.

"Resources" is a very broad topic and could include supplies down to the canteen level. Is this the intent and requirement?

Amendment 0002 revised the Sub-factor 1.2 language in L2.2.2

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L L.2.2.2 10 of 16 Will the Government clarify the level of detail required in the BOE? We assume it will be types of labor categories, types of trips and materials etc. vs. quantities as sufficient information to provide quantities has not been provided to offerors at the IDIQ level?

Amendment 0002 revised the Sub-factor 1.2 language in L2.2.2

Amendment

Section L

L2.3.5 10 For RFP Task Orders, Sub-factor 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3; are there current incumbents supporting these task orders? If so, who are they.

These are all current task orders under GBPS: 2.1 - Booz Allen Hamilton, 2.2 - Jacobs, 2.3 - Jacobs

L L2.2.2 1 In Q&A 14, the Government removed the requirement for a BOE for the Sample Task Order proposals. Given that the IDIQ Technical Capability for future task orders (LREC, G7) is potentially less detailed than the Sample Task Orders, we recommend removing the BOE requirement for these as well.

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement to provide a BOE.

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5.3.2 Section L5.3.2 Section A –

Solicitation/Contract Form states that "a signature by the Offeror on the Standard Form 33 constitutes an offer, which the Government may accept. The "original" copy shall be clearly marked under separate cover." How do we submit an original signature under separate cover given that this is an electronic submission via upload to FBO?

The "original" copy refers to the signed SF 33 the offeror is submitting as part of their proposal response.

Amendment

L3.2 Past Perform ance Summar y

10 The instructions in Section L3.2 for the Past Performance Summary are unclear as well as the Q&As (#91, #152) which were provided created even further confusion.

The Offeror desires a compliant response to information required for this Summary;

therefore, we respectfully request clarity on the following instructions:

1) “Provide a summary describing the role of the Offeror and each subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture partner.”

To demonstrate the “role” of the Prime and Subcontractors, etc., is this to be accomplished by aligning each and all subcontractors to factors/sub-factors that

1) The PP summary is a brief overall discussion of the offerors past performance that is relevant to this acquisition. Describe the role of proposed subcontractors and team members; describe the requirements are they expected to fulfill. The summary can include other information outside the PPIS/PPQs; however, the Government will verify the information provided.

2) Both, the summary should include the rationale supporting relevance and #3 on Attachment 9 should include a brief description of relevancy for the effort provided.

3) The summary.

they are being proposed to support? Does this have to be supported by contract references or descriptions in the Summary?

2) “Include rationale supporting the assertion of relevance, but note the Government is not bound by the offeror’s opinion of relevancy.”

Is this information to be provided in the Summary or in the PPIs the Offeror is submitting?

3) “Clearly link past performance to the factors/sub-factors; explain what aspects of the contracts are deemed relevant to the proposed effort. This may include discussion of efforts accomplished by the Offeror to resolve problems encountered on prior contracts as well as past effort to identify and manage program risk.”

Is this information to be provided in the Summary or in the PPIs the Offeror is submitting?

L L1.8 8 Paragraph L1.8 indicates that each volume shall be written on a stand-alone basis so that its contents may be evaluated with a minimum of cross-referencing to other volumes of the proposal. Does this same requirement apply to sections within a volume? For example, Volume I requires discussion of many of the same topics in Factor 1 (at the program level), which are also a discussion requirement in Factor 2 (at the task order level). Much of this information would be the same. It is not clear if the task orders will be evaluated by separate individuals independent from the rest of the volume or by individuals reviewing the whole volume in its entirety.

We want to cross-reference within Volume I and avoid redundancy between sections as much as possible, but do not want to omit necessary information, if these task orders are going to be evaluated independent from the rest of the volume. Please clarify your intent, so that we may include the appropriate level of information in each section to satisfy your evaluation strategy and limit redundant reading for the evaluators. We recognize that we are beyond the due date for submitting questions and may not get a response, but we’d appreciate the clarification, if possible.

While Volume I will be evaluated by the same team, the sub-factors under each Factor will be rolled up to an overall rating for Factor 1 and Factor 2. Therefore, your proposal for Factor 1 and Factor 2 must include all information required for each factor.

199 Atch 1 5 5.5.4 Requires "Contractors may add subcontractors to their team after notification to the KO." What constitutes notification? If you want a notification included in the proposal, where should this list be included?

This would be part of a task order proposal that prime contractor submits. It is expected that for the Task Orders provided with the Group B solicitation, the offerors will have identified the subcontractors they plan to use for these efforts (Lessons Learned, Manpower Augmentation and

MSOS ITC).

Atch 4 LREC 3.6.4.1 3.6.4.1.

18 Since the subparagraph below this one defines that Category III/IV learners must achieve level 0+/0+ to graduate IAT, shouldn't this paragraph also state that Category I/1I are expected to achieve a 1/1?

Amendment 0003 revises 3.6.4.1.10 to reflect "3.6.4.1.10 Learners in Category I/II are expected to achieve a 1/1 level in order to graduate IAT."

Atch 4 LREC 4 4 25, 28, 29 What is the difference between a REC instructor and a Regional/Culture Instructor, as found in 4. PERSONNEL AND

MINIMUM SKILLS REQUIREMENTS?

No Difference

202 Atch 4 LREC 3.6 3.6.1.1.

5 and 3.6.2.5

16 and 17 respectivel y

Will contractors administer the OPI and DLPTs?

No, this is a Government function.

Atch 4 LREC 3.2.3.1 11 Regarding "STX are short-duration…" Can you define the approximate amount of time this refers to?

STX could be just one day.

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18 Para 3.6.4.1.5 states, "Learners in Category III/IV languages are expected to achieve a level 0+/0+ to graduate IAT."

However, in the same section, para

3.6.4.1.10 states, "Learners are expected to achieve a 1/1 in order to graduate IAT."

Is paragraph 3.6.4.1.5 correct for learners of Cat III/IV languages, and does

Amendment 0003 revises 3.6.4.1.10 to reflect "3.6.4.1.10 Learners in Category I/II are expected to achieve a 1/1 level in order to graduate IAT."

paragraph 3.6.4.1.10 apply only to learners of Category I/II languages?

205 Atch 4 LREC 2.2. 2.2.1 4 With respect to the LREC Coordinator responsibilities, will the government be providing the QASP referenced in this requirement?

Attachment 4 is a sample task only; any future request for task order proposal will include the necessary documents required for a proposal. The QASP language was inadvertently left in the SOW.

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SOW

Training Require ments

3.6.1 - 3.6.4

The goals listed for language proficiency in the LREC SOW in paragraphs 3.6.1 through

3.6.4 call for significantly less training time in terms of training weeks for category III and category IV languages as compared to published and accepted standards from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). Can the Government provide a reason for the shortened USSOCOM course length? Is USSOCOM focusing on limited language domains? Or, is the standard training day under LREC longer than the standard 6-hour DLI instruction day?

USSOCOM components simply do not have the time in the training pipeline.

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3.11.1 23 Paragraph 3.11.1 states, "the Government will specify the POI and/or instructional materials to be used or direct Contractor to provide the POI and/or materials." In order to enable offerors to prepare a more accurate BOE for the LREC task, can the Government provide a list of languages for which a POI and instructional materials already exist? Also, can the Government provide a sample POI for offerors to reference prior to submitting a proposal?

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement to provide a BOE.

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SOW

Training Require ments

3.6.1 - 3.6.4

The goals listed for language proficiency in the LREC SOW in paragraphs 3.6.1 through

3.6.4 call for significantly less training time in terms of training weeks for category III and category IV languages as compared to published and accepted standards from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center (DLIFLC). Can the Government provide a reason for the shortened USSOCOM course length? Is USSOCOM focusing on limited language domains? Or, is the standard training day under LREC longer than the standard 6-hour DLI instruction day?

USSOCOM components simply do not have the time in the training pipeline.

Atch 4 LREC TO Mgt 2.1.10 4 Will the Government confirm that foreign nationals with the proper immigration status and documentation can be used to fill language instructor positions in support of the LREC TO?

This is correct.

Atch 4 LREC 3.6.3 N/A 18 In reference to developing the LREC BOE:

What is the normal distribution of instructors from Sr. Instructor 2 to Asst.

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement to provide a BOE.

Language Instructor?

211 Atch 4 LREC 3.6.3 N/A 18 In reference to developing the LREC BOE:

Marine Special Operations School (MSOS).

What is the annual student load?

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement to provide a BOE.

Atch 4 LREC 3.6.4 N/A 19 In reference to developing the LREC BOE:

Naval Special Warfare Center (NSWCEN).

What is the annual student load?

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement to provide a BOE.

Atch 4 LREC 3.6.5 N/A 20 In reference to developing the LREC BOE:

Pre-Deployment Courses. What is the expected base year number of courses?

What is the average duration of a course?

What is the historical size of the training cadre requirement?

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement to provide a BOE.

214 Atch 4 LREC 3.6.6 N/A 20 In reference to developing the LREC BOE:

Virtual School Platform. What is the normal usage of the virtual school platform currently? What level of instruction is currently supported by the platform?

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement to provide a BOE.

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24 Task Lead. The Target Language Qualifications for this labor category states, “Possess general professional proficiency (a language rating of ILR level 2/2/2 or ACTFL Superior) or higher in the specified foreign language”. However there is no specified language for the Task Lead. Are we correct to assume that proficiency at the required level of any language shown in Table 1 on page 16 is sufficient to meet this requirement?

Yes

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SOW

The LREC SOW looks to be the old LREC solicitation from 2011 which had a 30 page limit. The SWMS Group B solicitation asks for a response to virtually the same SOW tasks, and limits the response to15 pages. Will the government consider increasing the page count to be more in line with the 30 page limit allowed in the 2011 LREC solicitation on the LREC SOW response included in Volume I of the proposal?

Amendment 0002 revised the page count for LREC and MARSOC G7.

217 Atch 4 LREC 2 2.1.1.0 4 Can the government describe, by site/installation, the background check requirement for contractors? Only the requirements for USAJFKSWCS were listed.

Security requirements for all are NAC and sometimes Secret (stated in Sample SOW).

Various installation requirements change too often to say exactly what is in effect today.

Atch 4 LREC 3.1.2.2 3.1.2.2 9 Is it reasonable for personnel "who have no measurable proficiency in the target language" to achieve the requirement for 75% of the instruction to be in the target language after one week of instruction?

Yes.

Atch 4 LREC 3.1.1.10 7 Will detailed POI's be provided by the government?

Usually. Sometimes the contractor is directed to provide the POI. This will be addressed in any future request for task order proposal.

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17 1+/1+ on which scale? Which scale are you using?

The only scale DoD uses and the one mentioned in the Sample SOW.

Atch 4 LREC 3.6.2 3.6.2.4 17 Would the government consider changing

"continuous feedback "to "feedback as necessary"?

No.

Atch 4 LREC 3.6.3. 3.6.3.6 17 Would the government consider changing

"continuous feedback "to "feedback as necessary"?

No.

223 Atch 4 LREC 4 Table 25 Job Description for Senior Language Instructor 1: Are IAT and SET considered, for purposes of experience, teaching at the secondary level?

Yes that is correct

Atch 4 LREC 4 Table 27 Job Description for Senior REC Instructor:

Based on the experience required, incumbent instructors performing in the position for two years would not qualify for the position they are currently filling.

Would the government consider relaxing the requirement?

Waivers are considered See 3.7.5

Atch 4 LREC 4 Table 27 Job Description for Regional Cultural Instructors: Based on the experience required, incumbent instructors performing in the position for two years would not qualify for the position they are currently filling. Would the government consider relaxing the requirement?

Waivers are considered See 3.7.6

226 Atch 4 LREC 3 3.2.3.3.

13 Reference: ISO - The Contractor shall provide and the Government shall approve all instructional facilities used for ISO training, including billeting facilities.

Question: Do you see a need for temporary shelters, feeding and wrap around services?

Yes, there is a potential for Iso-Immersion classes to require services beyond just classes.

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13 Reference: ISO - Classrooms Question: Do you foresee a requirement for temporary classrooms?

Yes. Requirements for temporary classrooms will be address as required on a task basis.

Atch 4 LREC 3 3.6 17-20 Reference: For developing the Basis of Estimate, key information is missing in section 3.6, Training Requirements.

Question: Can the government provide 1.

Type of class to be delivered (group or individual) 2. Historical distribution of classes by category taught by Command

2014 USSOCOM review slides provided

229 Atch 4 LREC 3 3.6.6 19 Question: Is the Basis of Estimate required for the Virtual School in Section 3.6.6? If yes, can the government provide historical data on type of class delivered, number of students annually and average length instruction.

The Virtual School (SOFTS) trained 1484 students in FY 14. Class size normally runs between 2 and 6 students (average of 4 students). Class lengths vary; the average is 96 hours. The standard deviation is significant.

Atch 4 LREC 4 4 24 Reference: The Personnel and Minimum Skills Requirement does not indicate that any instructor requires Native Speaker status.

Question: Can the government confirm that Native Speaker status is NOT a requirement for Instructors at ANY level?

No, native level is required on high level classes (ILR3>) .

Atch 4 LREC 3.6.5 3.6.5.6 19 This subparagraph states: "The following languages are anticipated to be taught at MARSOC" Should this be changed to

NSWCEN?

Training types include Initial Acquisition Training (IAT), Level II training, ISO training (ISO), and Sustainment / Enhancement Training (SET), Regional Studies, and Culture (REC). SEALs and SWCC are the target audience as well as selected Support Activity personnel and pre-instruction learners at NSWCEN; others may be permitted by NSWCEN N3 / Director of Training.

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3 3.9.4 Table 1

19 Please confirm the length for the medium size vessel. The load, pax and speed requirements do not correlate with a boat that is 10 feet long.

10 meter or greater boat length.

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3.3.1 10 Is there more than one sortie a day anticipated? If yes, does the customer intend to fly day/night sorties?

Normally one sortie per day or night, 5.5 hours in duration. This is subject to change.

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3.3 10 Can the customer further define "realistic live (ISR) fused collection management environment"?

Realistic live (ISR) fused collection management environment is defined as:

The ability to support interoperability with multi-discipline intelligence assets and equipment both live and simulated.

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3.3.5 10 “Contractor shall be able to simulate SIGINT collections capability with the ability to expand to actual SIGINT collections (Push-to Talk, Direction Finding (PTT DF).” What is meant by “expanding to actual”? Do they want other Sig SIGINT payloads in addition to Nebula?

The contractor must be able to support simulated and actual collection operations.

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2 2.7 2 Regarding the use of live patient models:

what are the recommended weights of those models? Example; do you expect the weight of the models to mirror that of an average Marine? Or, do you intend to leave the weight up the vendor?

Weights of the animals should be uniform in size. Live Patient Models should be weight above 100 pounds.

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2 2.7 2 With live patient models is the training vendor limited to the surgical wounding protocol, or is ballistic wounding permitted; permitting more realistic training?

Realistic wounding patterns should be utilized when available accounting for limitations imposed by the training venue.

The vendor needs to hold an Animal Use Protocol allowing for all types of wounding to include ballistic and surgical.

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3 3.11 8 This paragraph sates the 3rd phase of Tactical Combat Casualty Care is "En-route Care" Is this considered different from the formal TCCC guidelines for Tactical Evacuation (TacEvac)?

This encompasses the TCCC guidelines for "TacEvac" and the USSOCOM Tactical Emergency Medical Protocols.

MARSOC

2.1; 2.2 1; 1 3,3 The URX series is typically executed six (6) times a year. The PDE series are typically executed four (4) times a year. Are these events simultaneous and concurrent, or usually separate in time and location?

It can be a single URX, a single PDE or a combination of URX and PDE. They can be singularly or together due to mission requirements.

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2.4.1;

3.1

1; 1; 4; The physical requirements for Simulation Support Equipment (SSE) for staging a "realistic village/urban setting" is not called out outside of the general personal roles and responsibilities. Many DoD sites currently have mock village buildings already set. Is there a requirement to address village/building construction and what level of staging, i.e. trinkets, market, cell phone shops, tea shops, cafe, etc. are required?

Contractor is not required to construct mock villages or shops.

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3.1.1.6 1 6 Special Effects of Simulated Rocket- Propelled Grenades (RPGand Simulated Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) are called out. Is the requirement to realistically simulate the launch, flight and explosion of RPGs and major IED explosions, or is this artillery and grenade simulator level?

RPG, Artillery, IED and grenade simulation.

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3.1.1.7 1 6 One moulage kit / specialist is required.

How many casualties, level of injuries and events are to be used for planning purposes. Are the respondents medical (in-depth treatment) or immediate responders (immediate first aid)

Casualty numbers will vary based off of the scenario. Wounds need to be realistic to enhance training. Injury patterns such as gunshot wounds, penetrating stab/shrapnel, burn, infection, swelling, redness, fracture, death and dismemberment, impalements, as well as clinical dermatologic manifestations. Two real amputee's need to be available to play traumatic amputations if needed.

MARSOC

3.1.2.3 1 7 Three role players "are required to be armed with realistic Ak-47s that are plugged with full flash to support HVTs and Aggressors." Is this requirement to provide permanently internally barrel-plugged weaponry capable of firing 7.62x39mm blank cartridges with near full sound and muzzle flash? Is the requirement met by external blank adaptor- equipped weapons? Is this requirement tailored to lesser realism such as blowback, AirSoft, simmunitions type, or "rubber ducks"?

Yes. No. Yes.

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3.1.2.3;

3.1.4;

3.1.7.1

1; 7 Role players "are required to be armed with realistic Ak-47s that are plugged with full flash to support HVTs and Aggressors."

3.1.7.1 states "all HN SSOF/FID Force personnel must be armed with a simulated AK-47 (plugged with full flash)".

These types of simulated weaponry are usually available through government sources. Is this envisioned as a contractor directly procured/provided, or contractor coordination for GFE requirement?

Contractor directly procured/provided.

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3.1.2.3;

3.1.2.7

1 7 Federal Firearms License (FFL) is required for transportation. Is it the contractor's duty to ship, receive, store, repair, secure and return the weaponry?

Yes. You may be transporting across state lines and other requirements apply when transporting with blank ammo.

MARSOC

3.1.2.6 1 7 The three prop vehicles are required to support tactical collections requirements.

Are these requirements for emitters, visual or movement oriented? Does the government want these vehicles to be available for every deployment, do they want them procured as GFE? Do they want them on a lease/rent basis to the government from the contractor?

The three prop vehicles are to be fully operational and have 4 wheel drive. The government wants these vehicles for URX/PDE on a rental basis.

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3.1.7.4.

7.10

1 9 The government seems required to provide the role players on DoD installations. This requirement explicitly calls out drivers qualified on driving with NODS, and implicitly requires driving off road. Who has the responsibility to train the role players in this instance?

The Government does not provide role players. That’s one of the contractors task.

If on a USMC instillation, PM TRASYS must provide due to their contract with the Marine Corps. If on other DoD instillations, you are expected to provide and vet role players using the information and guidance contained in the SOW. It is your responsibility to provided drivers trained to drive off road under NODs.

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3.3.1 1 10 Requirement calls for a multi-engine platform replicating TF Liberty or Predator capabilities. A smaller, single engine surrogate can provide the same capabilities with only a small loss in realism secondary to flight altitude at a much lower cost and risk. Is single engine airborne platform an option?

No. A single engine aircraft does not possess the flight endurance, weather capability or lift capacity that a dual engine airframe would.

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3.3.3 10 3.3.3 Requirement calls for replication of AC-130 Gunship fires, is this laser/IR replication? 3.3.4 also requires laser and IR laser. These requires government approval and coordination. Will the government provide authorization?

No, this is SIMCAS, S-Line/9-Line communications.

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3.3.1;

3.3.7

1;1 10 3.3 requires SIPRNET RF and IT network certification and accreditation, by USMC, and relevant installation. Will the government provide the security specialist to coordinate these, minus the usual diagrams and verbiage from the contractor?

No, contractor is responsible for these items.

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3.4 1 12 How many medical personnel are expected to be trained per URX? Per PDE (1/4 of URX). Are these aid providers

Depends on the mission task organization and mission scheme of maneuver per the overall 'script' of the operation.

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3.5.1 14-15 Role players described here are in-depth skill set outside of common OPFOR role play. If PM TRASYS provides role players, are these also to be provided?

PM TRASYS provides role players only when we are aboard a USMC Instillation. If you speak of SOF skill sets, then those are SMEs.

Anywhere else, you provide.

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3.7.2 Role players described here are in-depth

skill set outside of common OPFOR role play. If PM TRASYS provides role players, are these also to be provided? If PM TRASYS is to provide "all logistical support" are the emitters described here to be provided by PM TRASYS?

PM TRASYS provides logistical support only to their role players on USMC instillations.

Emitters are provided by whoever provides the role players.

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3.9 1 18 Special Boat Team Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIB) are called out in 3.9 on p19, but not necessarily defined in Table 1 Vessel Requirements. Which RHIBS and other SBT assets are to be coordinated for?

The Government will secure the RHIBs and SBTs. The boats you provide in table one should be of an adequate nature to conduct boarding operations.

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3.9.4 Table 1 19 Small Vessel requirements fit a number of

craft, more detail needed in dimensions, purpose, maximum capabilities, endurance factors (at full throttle, at idle, at cruise…), inflatable or rigid, Is pax support requirement with or without crew? GFE or commercial/Civilian?

This vessel is seen as a Jon boat type boat.

Should be capable of holding a minimum of 1800 lbs., hold six bodies, and minimum speed of 20 knots, minimum endurance of six hours. No unusual requirements.

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3.9.4 Table 1 19 Medium Vessel requirements are unlikely.

A 10' (ft. / foot) long boat is unlikely to provide 6000lb (plus) or 20 personnel minimum capacity. Is this supposed to be in meters (10 or 11 meters?) Is pax requirement for other than crew? Other items fit a number of craft, more detail needed in dimensions, purpose, maximum capabilities, endurance factors (at full throttle, at idle, at cruise…) rigid or inflatable, GFE or commercial/Civilian

Disregard length, 6K capacity required.

Capable of moving 20 personnel which includes vessel crew, operators and equipment. This is envisioned as an indigenous vessel that would blend in with the local fleet and used in support of special operations.

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3.102. Table 2 19 Horse Trailer(s) is/are required, is this an actual horse trailer for covert delivery or a general transportation item, commonly referred to as a "cattle car" for supporting troop movement for relatively short distances such as between billets and ranges/training areas

A real horse trailer, not a cattle car.

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3,11 20 Which reference document/manual (USMC, MARSOC, SOCOM?) does the government customer want us to use in determining required Life Support equipment and staffing (besides the defined toilet, handwashing and shower point ratios provided)?

Use the ratios provided in the SOW.

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7.0 35 There is a huge amount of equipment that is available within the DoD community as GFE that is not definitively called out. There is a limited discussion of GFE office and working space in 7.1 and

7.2. There are items listed for

procurement that are ONLY available as GFE, such as the large vessel in Table 1, however these are not defined in this paragraph. There are costs and coordination aspects to address in requesting these materials which need to be addressed in procuring the required GFE. Please provide a list of actual GFE items that are called out for procurement, but not listed as GFE.

We will not provide a list. You will source or lease all required equipment. We will not provide GFE other than already stated in the

SOW.

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Contract Period of Performance (POP) is not called out. Exercise POP is called out, but not the contract POP. Length of POP and return on investment (ROI) dictates procurement and utilization approach for large items such as vehicles (Rent vs Lease vs Buy). Please provide initial and subsequent POP envisioned.

Attachment 5 is a sample task only; any future request for task order proposal will provide the task order period of performance.

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3.3 10 Are the sensors government furnished or is the requirement for the contractor to provide all equipment to be integrated on the aircraft?

Contractor provided.

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3.3.19 11 Non-Standard Aviation: How big a platform is required for paraops?

14-22 combat equipped jumpers.

MARSOC

3 3.11.3 20 Reference: "The Contractor shall provide event tentage, capable of housing Marines at up to 5 training sites".

Question: Can military style tentage be substituted for fest style tentage?

Yes, preferred.

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3 3.11.3 20 Reference: "Contractor shall provide tent lighting, tent liners, power hookups, and wood flooring for tents at each training site."

Question: Can other suitable composite flooring be substituted for wood flooring?

Yes

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3 3.11.3 20 Reference: The SOW does not indicate need for military style cots.

Question: Does the government require cots?

No

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3.7

SIGINT

3.7.2 16 “Contractor shall provide up to seven SIGINT Role Players/Aggressors (typically consisting of three teams of three individuals)”. Later in the paragraph there is a callout for nine Signals Intelligence Role Players/Aggressors. Would the Government confirm that the requirement is for nine (9) Signals Intelligence Role Players/Aggressors?

Nine Signals Intelligence Role Players/Aggressors.

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and 3.1.3

3 and 7 Reference paragraphs refer to exercise support for exercises executed aboard a DOD Installation (ref “Contractor shall coordinate closely with the G7 COR and Program Manager Training Systems (PMTRASY) for Marine Corps provided Role Player support"). Would the government confirm that reference paragraphs (2.1 and 3.1.3) apply only to exercises executed aboard Marine Corps

PM TRASYS will provide all role player and RP logistically support only on USMC instillations.

installations and not all DOD Installations?

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3.3.1 10 Can customer specifications to further define the feasibility of mounting Nebula?

This refers to the capability of modifying platforms in order to support operations

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3.0 3.3.19.3 12 Although it is clear from the solicitation that a resume for the Task Lead is required for the response, does the offeror also need to provide resume of Liaison Officer (LNO) and references in IDIQ proposal as stated in the paragraph?

Resumes are not required at this time for this sample SOW.

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3.3.1 10 Request clarify the number of required LREC Coordinators

Amendment 0002 included this information at Appendix A

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3 3.11.1 8 Any training using LPMs on government facilities typically requires advanced permission from the installation commander for the use of ballistically or surgically wounded live tissue. Who is responsible for obtaining this approval?

Will the government guarantee the approval process? Would the government consider the inability to obtain this approval a failure on the part of the vendor?

The US Government will coordinate the execution of Live Tissue Training through the normal range control procedures. There is no guarantee the training will be approved. The Government will not consider the inability to obtain approval a failure on the part of the vendor, but the denial of approval will constitute a change of training requirement and will void the contractor required for Live Tissue Training for that specific event.

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3 3.11.2 8 The requirement for security clearance--does this extend to ALL personnel present in training? Example, is the government requiring that tissue delivery personnel, attending veterinary personnel; either doctors of veterinary medicine of veterinary technicians, and tissue disposal personnel have security clearances for "sensitive" scenarios? If these people will not know the nature of the operation, be present in briefings, OPORDS, FRAGOS or other mission planning--does the government still mandate security clearances for logisticians and veterinary related personnel?

Secret clearances are required if you plan on walking into Exercise Control Group area. You will need to have a representative at the Stand Up Meeting to ensure integration of operation into the scenarios. All facilitators or instructors of the training are required to have valid security clearance. During full mission profiles, all individuals present can be exposed to a variety of scenarios which would require a clearance. Animal vendors or transporter do not require a security clearance since their involvement with the training is limited to only logistics and transport.

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3 3.11.1 8 Transporting LPMs into remote training sites to support scenario training--does the government know if these training sites will require 4 x 4 wheel off road capability by the live tissue vendor. The transporting of 16 LPMs across rugged terrain will require unique vehicle and livestock trailer capabilities. Therefore, can the government advise on the specific nature of the terrain, or, will the government understand these limitations and considerations, and coordinate with the vendor accordingly?

Yes. Locations will require 4x4 off road/pavement capability. Will coordinate with the vendor accordingly, however, vehicle/trailer must be capable of moving on unimproved roads that may be subject to rain/mud, snow, sand etc. You will not have to crawl across rocks.

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3 3.11.3 8 The SoW requires the use of PHTLS Military Manual Versions Six. Version Seven is in effect, and while a pmap and gap of changes has not been completed, will the government accept curricula designed to match the contents of the

Yes latest version of the manual?

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3 3.11.3 9 Electronic monitoring--will the government please provide the type, make and model of any monitoring devices used by the government, so that training might accurately reflect the specific equipment carried into combat?

No.

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3.12 3.12.9 9 Provide all class VIII consumables for practical exercises; excess supplies bought on contract will be turned over to the exercised organization upon completion of each MRX. If any remain at the conclusion of the contract, those materials will be turned over to the medical office of MARSOC--this reads as if the government is assuming ALL medical Class-8 consumables carried by the vendor are to become the property of the government?

Is that what is meant? Typically, vendors carry supplies and backup supplies to support training as needed, but this is not necessarily paid for by the government by specific lots or itemized CLIN. Does the government want the vendor to carry only what the government has paid for to all training occurrences, so that remaining supplies can be turned over to the government at the end of the training?

Any future request for task order proposal will identify any consumables that are required for performance of the task order.

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3.12 3.12.11 9 The number of LPMs and personnel to support this task order is subject to change--Can the government elaborate on this? Is there an estimate for how much it will change? Is the vendor to assume the number of LPMs, SME personnel, and training days will increase or decrease?

How will this be adjusted in the contract payment process?

Some URX sites can't support AMT due to a host of reasons. Most prominent is the Base/Fort Cdr denying permission. The number of LPMs, SME personnel, and training days can increase or decrease due to the training requirements of the unit being exercised or guidance from CDRMARSOC. Service not performed, service not paid for. Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) in effect. It can change from none to the maximum amount allocated in the SOW. It will be coordinated before the exercise.

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3.12 3.12.11 9 What genus of LPM is required? Caprine or Porcine? The vendor assumes Porcine, but wants to be certain.

Either species can be used.

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3.6 and 2.4.6

4& 15,16 SOW 2.4.6 Special Activities and 3.6 Special Activities package uses the term “Special Activities” which has a very clear and specific meaning to the Intelligence Community and members of the Special Operations Community. Special Activities is a Title 50 definition found under EO 12333 and is related to covert action and certain intelligence missions. Is this in fact what MARSOC means when they use the term “Special Activities” in their Task Order? If not, could you define your use of Special Activities?

No.

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ISR 3.3.1 10 Are the sensors referred to in this paragraph government furnished equipment (GFE), or is the contractor required to provide all equipment to be integrated on the aircraft?

Contractor provided.

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ISR 3.3.1 10 Is there a requirement for the contractor to provide processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) of the ISR data generated by the airborne ISR platform?

Yes.

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Life Support Require ments

3.11.3 20 Paragraph 3.11.3 states, "Contractor shall provide tent lighting, tent liners, power hookups, and wood flooring for tents at each training site." Can other suitable composite flooring be substituted for wood flooring?

Yes

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Non- Standar d Aviation

3.3.19 11 Paragraph 3.3.19 states, "The Contractor shall provide non-standard aviation to support infil/exfil or paraops for MARSOC forces that replicates realistic platforms that may be utilized in theater." Can the government provide a more precise definition of "realistic platforms" for paraops, including how many MARSOC personnel the contractor will be required to drop?

14-22 combat equipped jumpers.

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ISR 3.3.5 10 Paragraph 3.3.5 states, “Contractor shall be able to simulate SIGINT collections capability with the ability to expand to actual SIGINT collections (Push-to Talk, Direction Finding (PTT DF).” Can the Government clarify further what is meant by “expanding to actual SIGINT collections?” Will the contractor be required to provide other SIGINT payloads in addition to Nebula?

The contractor must be able to support simulated and actual collection operations.

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3.11.3 20 This paragraph does not indicate a need for military style cots for sleeping. Is the contractor expected to provide cots?

No

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3.3 3.3.3 10 What level of fidelity is required to replicate AC-130 fires? Can pre-planned, ground based pyrotechnics be used or are air to ground engagements required? If air-to-ground engagements are required, are sub-munitions acceptable? Can live video feed provided by a separate ISR platform?

Voice to include 5-line and 9-line. SIM-CAS only, no live munitions required. ISR can be performed by separate platform.

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7.0 7.1-7.2 34-35 It is understood that the contractor is responsible for all aircraft staging and maintenance, and for all personnel expenses. Is the contractor expected to stage aircraft off the military installations at all times, are any facilities available for contractor aircraft, or is some combination of offsite and on site staging anticipated?

All facilities and fuel need to be coordinated by Contractor.

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3.3 3.3.19 11-12 Are multi-engine aircraft required to perform the work in delineated in 3.3.19, Non Standard Aviation?

Not a requirement, however not many single engine aircraft would not be capable to accomplish objectives.

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G7 Exercise Support

SOW

3.1.3 7 In the case of exercises on a DoD Installation, the PM TRASYS provides all logistical support for the Role Players (i.e., proper attire, billeting, food and water).

Does PM TRASYS also provide weapons, personnel protective equipment, hearing and eye protection?

Yes.

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3.6.1 15 Please clarify the number of Personnel Recovery SMEs required is one (1)? In Table 3, Paragraph 5.2 on page 29, it identifies 1 Personnel Recovery SME.

One.

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G7 Exercise Support

SOW

4.3 24 This paragraph states "Provide 10-days of ISR coverage, to include 5 hours of ISR video and feeds." Paragraph 3.3, on page 10, states "…10 days of missions at a minimum of 5 flight hours per day..."

Please clarify whether the paragraph 4.3 requirement is for 5 hours of ISR video and feeds per day, or 5 hours cumulative for the 10 days of ISR coverage.

5 hours per day up to 10 days in length.

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SOW

5.2 28 What are the aviation certification requirements? For example, Do Non-standard aviation platforms/suppliers need to operate under Part 135 and Part 91, do they require CARB certification, etc.?

Must have Commercial License to carry passengers.

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3.6 15 and 29 The format of section 3.6 implies that the special activities SMES described in section 3.6.1, 3.6.2, and 3.6.3 are 3 of the 4 SMES described in the paragraph 3.6. However, the table on p29 indicates that these are separate billets and, due to the wording of 3.6, each would be needed throughout the exercise.

Yes.

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2 & 3 2.3 & 3.1.3

4 & 7 MARSOC Exercise: Given 2.3 guidance of aboard a DoD installation and 3.13 guidance that PM TRASYS is responsible for all role players and logistical support aboard a DoD installation, please confirm that no role player requirements or requirements associated with role players (e.g. Role Player coordinators) are required to be addressed in the proposal response. If this is not the case please specify the paras related to role players

You will submit your proposal under the assumption that you will provide all role players for six URXs and 4 PDEs. PM TRASYS only provides role players and their logistical support while operating on USMC bases. Currently, the exercise schedule does not indicate we will be conducting URXs/PDEs on USMC instillations but, we have in the past.

that need to be addressed considering the guidance of 2.3 and 3.13.

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ISR 3.3.1 10 In order to enable offerors to provide a more accurate BOE, will the Government provide offerors with specifications for the Nebula system?

Amendment 0002 removed the requirement for a BOE

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3 3.11 8 The Contractor must be vetted and approved by USSOCOM--in order for us to fully vette our prospective teammates and ensure they are qualified to perform as subcontractors--will the government provide a full listing of ALL approved medical training vendors with live tissue?

Amendment 0003 will revise the language in Attachment 5 regarding LTT.

Para. 1.c. c. For the Advance Medical Training (AMT) requirements, USSOCOM Directive 350-29 (Live Tissue Training (LTT) Chapter 7) is applicable. Offerors are advised that they will be required to use only vendors approved by the Command Surgeon’s Office. Offerors shall address their plan to comply with this requirement.

The approved vendor list and applicable directives will be provided as part of any future Request for Task Order Proposal that includes LTT.

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3.1.3, 3.5

All 7, 14 Section 3.5 requires 8 Human Environment Role Players. When conducting an exercise on a DoD installation, are these role players provided by the SWMS contractor or by the PM TRASYS contractors IAW

Amendment 0003 revises Paragraph 3.1.3 to read "USMC Installation" vice DOD. On all DoD installations except USMC INSTALLATIONS the SWMS contractor will provide the role players.

paragraph 3.1.3 on page 7?

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Table 4.1 page 5-6 The requirement for Program Management experience is unclear. Is command at the O-5 or O-6 level sufficient Program Management experience? If not, please clarify what qualifies as Program Management experience?

They are separate requirements: proven leadership experience (Command at the O-5 or O-6 levels) and prior TO Lead and Program Management experience. If the O- 5 or O-6 experience is in PM then, yes that would be sufficient. Otherwise the proposed Task Lead needs to have PM experience outside their O-5 or O-6 experience.

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Please confirm that the annual hours of 3,600 per FTE are correct for the SOJTF positions.

That number is correct.

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Table 10.1

8 Both Table 10.1 and Attachment 6b, Lessons Learned Pricing Template, specify the location for the 7th SFG support billet as Fort Bragg, NC. Is the correct location for this billet actually Eglin AFB, FL?

The position for 7th SFG(A) will be at Eglin AFB, FL. Original location was incorrect.

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Will the Government remove O-6 command experience?

This requirement remains unchanged.

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And Section 7.3 states that contractor shall provide security management support. Is there a security position at the

This is a vendor responsibility.

Government operation level that supports the requirement, or is it a requirement that the requirement that the prime must provide?

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6.0 7 Will the gov’t provide housing for contractor staff in Kabul, Afghanistan or any other OCONUS location? If not, are there any proximity requirements for staff at each location (e.g., staff must live within 50 miles or 80 km of duty location to be able to support operational requirements)?

The Government will provide housing for contractor support in Afghanistan. Housing for personnel in non-combat locations will be the responsibility of the contractor and contracting company.

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Sub Factor 2.1.b

1 For individuals supporting Overseas Locations:

- Are the contractors covered under the applicable Status of Forces Agreements in each country?

- What level of logistics support will be provided e.g. living accommodations, medical, authorization to use the commissary and Post Exchange etc.

- Should Defense Base Act insurance be included in the fully burdened rate or will the Government be providing a ODC line for this requirement

- Can the government provide a more expanded explanation of the reference that is made to US Military coordination and transportation. i.e. is this in-theater transportation or transportation support from/to CONUS for replacement personnel, R&R etc.?

- Will the Stuttgart GE positions be supported by the USG as technical experts

All contractors are covered under the Applicable Status Forces Agreement for all deployed countries, LOA's will provide all support requirements for deployed contractors in austere locations. Defense Base Act insurance is provided from the contractor. Contract travel CLIN will cover the cost to austere locations and 1 R&R on or about the 6th of the month, with LOA provisioning in theater transportation.

Stuttgart Germany positions will go through the Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) process. Predeployment training will be in accordance with the Foreign Clearance Guide and Theater specific policies. training will be conducted at USSOCOM HQ MacDill AFB, FL (1week) and Fort Bliss, TX CONUS replacement Center ( 2 weeks) with travel being funded through the contract travel

CLIN.

covered under the Status of Forces Agreement-Article 73 – Technical Experts (TE) and will they go through the Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) process?

- Is there any required predeployment training required? If so how should this be priced and what is required (duration and location)?

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1 Is there an airlift requirement for the MSOS ITC task? The task order shows it was a requirement in the Historical Labor Requirements…