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Questions & Answers H92237-12-R-0125

VSSA TINSLEY

16 June 2012

Q: Will the Government please publish and disseminate a CONFORMED PWS that incorporates the changes made during the Q&A process?

A: Latest revision of the SOW is dated 14 June 2012

Q: Is there an incumbent security provider on VSSA Tinsley? If so, who?

A: Yes, Afghanistan Naween Security Organization (ANSO)

Q: Will the US Government provide ranges for small arms qualification in the vicinity of VSSA Tinsley?

A: Yes. Coordination shall be made through the COR.

Q: Please confirm the specifications of the required handheld radios for this opportunity.

A: The USG does not require a certain specification for handheld radios.

Contractor shall provide communications IAW SOW paragraph 6.1.2.

Q: Please confirm the number of non-tactical handheld radios required for this opportunity.

A: Contractor shall provide communications IAW SOW paragraph 6.1.2.

Q: Please confirm the specifications and number of night vision devices required for this opportunity.

A: A minimum of 35 Night Vision Devices.

Q: Please confirm that each guard must be assigned an individual weapon and that the “hot- swapping” of weapons from guards coming on and off shift is not authorized.

A: The number of weapons shall be IAW SOW paragraph 4.

Q: Are the LN guards required to live on VSSA Tinsley when off duty?

A: The USG does not require LN guards to live on VSSA Tinsley when off duty.

Q: Is the Offeror required to provide crew served weapons (belt fed) for this contract? If so, what type and how many? How much ammunition should be supplied for a basic load?

A: No. There is no requirement for crew served weapons at this time.

Q: Is there a specific number requirement for female screeners guards on this opportunity? If so, how many per shift?

A: No. There is no requirement for female screeners at this time.

Q: Para 6.5.3 makes reference to contractor provided vehicles on VSSA Tinsley. Can the Government please specify the quantity and type (ie, bus, SUV, Hi-Lux compact pickup truck, etc.) required for this opportunity?

A: The USG expects a Professional Private Security Contractor to be able to determine on the number of vehicles they will need to perform in accordance with the terms of this contract.

Q: Will a communication link from the Offeror’s TOC to the BDOC be provided?

A: Contractor shall provide communications IAW SOW paragraph 6.1.2.

Q: Will the Government assist in the movement of secure items (weapons, radios, ammunition) and other equipment to VSSA Tinsley?

A: Movement of secure items will be IAW SOW Paragraph 7.

Q: Given the classified nature of many security-related information sources and the fact that a US Secret or NATO Secret Clearance would greatly facilitate information sharing between the BDOC and contractor security staff and result in the enhanced safety of US forces on the VSSA. Will the Government mandate that the Site Manager have and maintain a US or NATO Secret clearance?

A: The USG does not mandate the Site Manager hold a security clearance at this time. The Site Manager shall be IAW SOW paragraph 5.1.

Q: Paragraph 6.5.2 states that “contractor personnel shall not be permitted to eat in US Government Dining facilities.” However, RFP Section 952.225- 0011 Government Furnished Contractor Support indicates that both Expats and TCNs have access to the DFAC. Please clarify this contradiction. If the intent is to allow the Expat and TCNs to eat in the DFAC also indicate that Government Furnished Meals are authorized.

A: Government Furnished Support shall be in accordance with the SOW and C3 Clause 952.225-0011.

Q: Does the offeror need to provide vehicle search mirrors and search wands for the ECPs. If so, how many of each?

A: The USG expects a Professional Private Security Contractor to use their industry knowledge to make the determination of the type of equipment required to man an ECP and what will be required. Contractor equipment shall be provided IAW the SOW paragraph 4.

Q: How many towers is the offeror required to man in support of this opportunity? How many personnel are required in each tower?

A: Three towers. Manning shall be IAW Annex C of the SOW.

Q: What is the total number of ECPs on this opportunity? What is the manning breakdown for each ECP?

A: Three ECPs. Manning shall be IAW Annex C of the SOW.

Q: Does the US Government provide ablution and laundry facilities for the Guard Force?

A: Government Furnished Support shall be in accordance with the SOW and C3 Clause 952.225-0011.