Questions Answers 12 Aug 12.pdf

PSC Delaram H92237‐12‐R‐0157

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

PSC CAMP DELARAM

12 AUGUST 2012

Q: A note at the bottom of Annex C reads "Shifts will not exceed 8 hours per day," however paragraph 6.1.1. includes a line at the end that reads "No contractor employee shift shall be longer than 12 hours in any given 24-hour period." Please clarify which statement is paramount? If we, the contractor, propose two 12 hour shifts will the government accept this without penalty despite the line in Annex C stating that shifts will not exceed 8 hours?

A: Shifts are 8 hours. At no time will exceed 12 hours.

Q: Please confirm the manning table listed in Annex C does not include shift relief or leave relief personnel?

A: Per the SOW paragraph 6.1.2 “total manning numbers required shall remain no less than what Annex C requires.” Providing replacement guards to allow for leave is the contractors responsibility.

Q: Does each guard on duty need a weapon, or must every guard on the contract have an individual weapon?

A: Per, SOW paragraph 4 a minimum of 1 weapon per person.

Q: Will a NATO expat be afforded the same services as a US Citizen, or will they be classed as a TCN?

A: Government Furnished Support for NATO EXPATs will be in accordance with C3 Clause 952.225-0011 for U.S. Citizens with the exception of Postal Services.

CAC Access will be handled on a case by case basis.

Q: Will the USG provide a kitchen building / tent?

A: Tents are available now, B-huts are being requested for the future.

Q: Will the USG provide showers and latrines?

A: Yes

Q: Will the USG handle waste (trash/grey/black water) removal?

A: Yes

Q: Does the contractor need to provide a vehicle for use on site?

A: Yes

Q: Will the USG provide fuel for vehicles and generator?

A: Yes

Q: Will the USG provide power to contractor life support buildings?

A: Yes

Q: Will the USG provide internet to the Site Manager’s office?

A: The USG will allow the Site Manager access to the internet.

Q: Are crew served weapons needed? How many?

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

Q: Will the Government provide guidance on whether Offeror should price travel for mobilization/demobilization using commercial airfare rates in lieu of MILAIR?

A: Travel will be in accordance with paragraph 7 of the SOW.

Q: Will the Government clarify where the Offeror should provide the estimate for demobilization since there is no separate demobilization CLIN?

A: There will not be a separate CLIN for demobilization cost. Demobilization cost should be incorporated into the overall cost of the contract.

Q: Will the Government clarify if an on-site armorer is required to support weapons maintenance?

A: The arms room shall be in accordance with SOW paragraph 6.3.1.

Q: The requirements are unclear whether the Government provides weapons or if they are Contractor furnished. Will the Government please clarify if weapons are the responsibility of the Government or the Contractor?

A: Per SOW paragraph 4 “Contractor shall provide all labor, weapons (minimum of one (1) weapon per person), ammunition, protective body armor, helmets, uniforms, night vision devices, and other operational equipment to perform facility protective services at the above listed sites.”

Q: The requirements are unclear whether the Government provides ammunition or if they are Contractor furnished. Will the Government please clarify if ammunition is the responsibility of the Government or the Contractor?

A: Per SOW paragraph 4 “Contractor shall provide all labor, weapons (minimum of one (1) weapon per person), ammunition, protective body armor, helmets, uniforms, night vision devices, and other operational equipment to perform facility protective services at the above listed sites.”

Q: Will the Government provide the preference for the communications equipment, architecture and security infrastructure, specifically brand name, model number if applicable so that the Offeror may adequately price for the requirement?

A: Communications equipment will be Government Furnished.

Q: Will the Government please clarify if the targets for weapons qualification every three months will be GFE or CFE?

A: Targets will be Government Furnished.

Q: Will the Government provide guidance whether the Offeror should price for the provision of Interpreters which will allow for the appropriate level of communications between the U.S. management team and the LN guards?

A: Per SOW paragraph 5.2 “The contractor shall provide Shift Supervisors, who are fluent in the English language and shall represent all members of the Security Guard on each work shift. If the Security Guard Supervisors are not fluent in English the contractor must provide an interpreter that is available at all times…”

Q: Will you allow a subcontractor (for LNs) that is outside the 50k radius of Camp Delaram as long as they recruit 75% of LNs from within the 50k radius of Camp Delaram?

A: Yes, LN outside the 50k radius is acceptable.

Q: Will USG provide a conformed PWS in accordance with Q&A?

A: The SOW dated 12 Aug 2012 is the latest version of the SOW for this requirement.

Q: May the contractor state the company name and use logos throughout the proposal of must the contractor refer to itself as the ‘offeror’?

A: Either Offeror or Contractor Company Name is sufficient.

Q: Is there an incumbent force at Camp Delaram performing PSC Services? If yes, who?

A: No, this is a new requirement.

Q: Is there a requirement for crew served weapons for this contractor? If yes, how many is required and what is the minimum ammunitions load required?

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

Q: Does the suggested manning table – Attachment F – inclusive of relief, leave and rotation? If not, how many relief personnel does the USG require?

A: Per the SOW paragraph 6.1.2 “total manning numbers required shall remain no less than what Annex C requires.” Providing replacement guards to allow for leave is the contractors responsibility.

Q: For the purposes of clarity, please specify whether the contractor or the USG is responsible for the following services to the contractor in regards to life support and utilities:

a. Bulk and potable water delivery

b. Latrines

i. US/NATO personnel

ii. LN personnel

c. Showers

i. US/NATO personnel

ii. LN personnel

d. Septic tanks

e. Power generation

f. Fuel for generators of the LN guard force life support area

g. DFAC and USG furnished meals

i. US/NATO personnel

ii. LN personnel

h. Heating / Cooling

i. Laundry Services

i. US/NATO Personnel

ii. LN Personnel

A: The US government will provide all the services listed with the exception of meals; The government will provide a DFAC, but meals are the contractor’s responsibility.

Q: Please confirm the number vehicles for this contract.

A: Vehicles are the contractor’s responsibility. The USG expects a professional private security contractor to be able to determine the number of vehicles it will need to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract.

Q: Is there a requirement to provide NVGs to perform security services for this contract? If yes, how many is required?

A: Contractor shall maintain a minimum of seven (7) fully functional NVGs.

Q: Is there a requirement to provide hand held radios to perform security services for this contract? If yes, how many is required?

A: Communications equipment will be Government Furnished.

Q: Is there a requirement to provide vehicle search mirrors to perform security services for this contract? If yes, how many is required?

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: Is there a requirement to provide hand held search wands to perform security services for this contract? If yes, how many is required?

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: Since NATO EXPATS are allowed for use on this contract, can the Government please clarify its intentions regarding granting these personnel DFAC, Billeting, Milair, MWR and Transportation access?

A: Government Furnished Support for NATO EXPATs will be in accordance with C3 Clause 952.225-0011 for U.S. Citizens with the exception of Postal Services.

CAC Access will be handled on a case by case basis.

Q: Is it the responsibility of the contractor or the USG to provide Internet access to perform security services?

A: The USG will allow the Site Manager access to the internet.

Q: Is the contractor responsible to provide a DFAC and kitchen facility for the LN guard personnel?

A: The USG will provide the DFAC, the contractor will provide the means of cooking and the meals.

Q: Does the USG require contractor LN personnel to live on base?

A: The USG does not require LN to live on base.

Q: Please confirm the nationality of Shift Supervisors required for this contract.

A: There is no specific requirement for Shift Supervisors.