Attachment_1_-_Govt_Responses_to_Industry_Questions.pdf

Attachment to Amendment 0001 Government Responses to Industry Questions

ARSOF Training Support H92239-19-R-0002

**This document and the respective revisions made in the solicitation take precedence over the questions and answers included in the Industry Day slides, as the Government has since made adjustments to responses.

Industry Questions Government Responses 1.

REFERENCE: RFP, para. 2.2.1.2., Facility Clearance

QUESTION: What are way(s) that we can provide explicit assurances of our ability to obtain a Secret Facility Clearance as accredited by the Defense Security Service?

By clearly articulating the detailed steps taken to obtain a Secret Facility Clearance as accredited by the Defense Security Service prior to the start of the phase-in period, along with a good-faith estimate of the date the prime offeror expects to receive the Facility Clearance and supporting facts of their good-faith estimate.

2.

QUESTION: Per section 1.6.2 Key Personnel shall not be added or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the COR. We request that the government please require all the key personnel resumes and Commitment Letters to be provided to the government as part of the proposal, to ensure that the government evaluates all the key personnel being proposed by the offeror?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Section L, Table 2.1.2., and 2.2.2.3.ii.

3.

QUESTION: To reduce Phase-In risk to the government and ensure continuity of operations, we request the page count be increased by 5-10 pages allowing for 11x17 inch foldouts providing a detailed phase in plan by day and task demonstrating the methodology for transition.

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R-

2.2.2.3.iii.

4.

QUESTION: Due to the high number of specialized non-key personnel such as Ambassadors, Observer/ Controllers, and G-Chiefs required to perform successfully on this contract within a short period of time, we request the government please require the offeror to provide a table identifying by name and position all non-key personnel an offeror has on their bench and their relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities?

Each prospective vendor is encouraged to provide as much pertinent information as possible in the proposal that will allow the Government to fairly evaluate each proposal.

5.

QUESTION: Can the government please require the offeror demonstrate their knowledge of the ARSOF requirement by listing all the props and equipment required to support this contract as part of their response in the technical understanding section of the technical capability volume?

Each prospective vendor is encouraged to provide as much pertinent information as possible in the proposal

6.

QUESTION: Due to the complexity of this requirement and the 59 pages of PWS we request that the government please increase the page count from 25 pages to 75 pages?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Section L, Table 2.1.2.

7.

QUESTION: Will the government require the offeror show how they have surged to a capacity of up to 500 support personnel to meet surge requirements?

Each prospective vendor is encouraged to provide as much pertinent information as possible in the proposal

8.

QUESTION: Can the government please require the CORs contact information, for substantiated claims made in the Corporate Competencies Section, to verify such claims?

The Government does not require COR contact information to verify corporate competencies.

9.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 156, para. 2.2.3.2., Past Performance Sheets

Our question regarding the Past Performance language specifically focusing on the following text: "Submit information on contracts considered most recent and relevant in demonstrating the ability to perform the proposed effort. The offeror shall submit a maximum of five (5) and a minimum of three (3) Performance Information Sheets identifying active or completed contracts, either Government or commercial, for each prime"

QUESTION: Is the Government stating that the Offeror shall submit a maximum of five (5) and a minimum of three (3) {sic} Performance Information Sheets for Prime Contracts that the Offeror is or has performed on over the past 3 years? Or is the Government requiring that the Prime Offeror shall submit a maximum of five (5) and a minimum of three (3) {sic} Performance Information Sheets on contracts either as a Prime or Subcontractor that the Offeror is or has performed on over the past 3 years?

Refer to the RFP, Section L, para.

2.2.3.5., as “recency” is defined as an action within the past three (3) years.

10.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 95, para. 2.1.19. Local Travel // 5.4.5 Language / Cultural Qualification

No Travel CLIN - Based on individuals / SMEs coming from distant locations to support the execution of ARSOF Training Support Contract.

QUESTION: Will the Government provide a travel CLIN to cover minimal travel costs?

A travel CLIN will not be included in the contract.

11.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 99, para. 5.8.10 Exercise and Pineland Area Management // 5.8.11.1

QUESTION: Does the government intend to create a CLIN for discretionary funds to maintain and support the auxiliary network within Pineland and continuing area development?

All funds associated with operations, maintenance, and support of the Pineland area will be managed by Government personnel.

12.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 99, para. 5.8.10 Exercise and Pineland Area Management // 5.8.11.1

QUESTION: What role does the area/lane manager play in developing a Realistic Military Training (RMT) package?

Development of the RMT package is the responsibility of the training company Commander. Contract personnel may be called upon to provide information for the package.

13.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 101, para. 5.8.11.7

QUESTION: Will the government provide current Area Manager Book, G Chief Book, Adjunct Role Player Book, and Land Use Agreement Book?

Yes, all exercise and operational support documents will be provided upon contract award.

14.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 100, para. 5.8.11.

QUESTION: Is the government going to provide transportation/fuel to maintain the area development within Pineland?

Yes.

15.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 101, para. 5.8.11.

QUESTION: For role player support while in field conditions, is the government going to provide food, water, other substance for health and welfare of personnel operating?

Contract personnel must provide their own rations during the exercise.

Government provides potable water and personal hygiene facilities (porta-pottys) at the exercise site.

16.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 124, Civil Affairs (CA)

QUESTION: Can the Government specify the specific number of weapons by type and ammunition by type required by the contractor to support this effort. IE. 6 small arms weapons AK47 or other variation, with approximately 2520 blanks, and an appropriate number of associated magazines.

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Section C, Technical Exhibit 8, Enclosure 11.

17.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 86, GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

QUESTION: Can the Government, provide the required personal protective equipment (PPE) that the contractor will provide vs what the Government is providing?

0002, Section C, Part 3, para. 3.4.

18.

REFERENCE: RFP, pages 152-153, para. 2.1.1.i

Section 2.1.1.i states “Margins shall be at least 1 inch on the top and bottom and ¾ inch on the side.” However, section 2.1.1.ii states “Pages shall be singled – sided, one and one-spaced, with a minimum of one (1) inch margins on all sides.”

QUESTION: Would the government clarify if margins can be ¾ or 1 inch on the sides?

0002, Section L, 2.1.1.i.

19.

REFERENCE: RFP, pages 152-153, para. 2.1.1.vii and Table 2.1.2

Section 2.1.1.viii mentioned including a protected and unprotected version on the CDs.

QUESTION: Would the government clarify how many protected and unprotected CDs they would like that would add up to the total number of requested Digital CDs for Volume 1 Qualifying Criteria and Volume II Technical Capability referenced in Table 2.1.2?

0002, Section L, Table 2.1.2.

20.

Section 2.1.1.viii mentioned including a protected and unprotected version on the CDs.

QUESTION: Would the government clarify if they would also like a protected version of Volume III Past performance? If so, would they also clarify how many of each unprotected and protected CDs they would like that would add up to the total of 6 as requested in Table 2.1.2?

A protected version is not requested for Volume III, Past Performance.

21.

Section 2.1.1.ii mentions labeling the CDs with “original” or copy numbers.

QUESTION: Would the government clarify if the protected version or unprotected version is the “original” copy? Or if both the unprotected and protected versions have originals and copies totaling in only 6 CDs together?

The unprotected version shall be the “original” copy.

22.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section L.2.1.1.ii

QUESTION: Will the government please clarify what is meant by “A cover sheet should be bound to each CD…” Does the government intend to mean a label affixed to each CD with the required information? Or does the government mean that a digital cover sheet should be included in the digital copies?

0002, Section L, 2.1.1.ii.

23.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section L.2.1.1.i & L.2.1.1.ii

QUESTION: L.2.1.1.i states that “margins shall be at least 1 inch on the top and bottom and ¾ inch on the side.” L.2.1.1.ii states a “minimum of one (1) inch margins on all sides.”

Will the government establish the side margin sizing as ¾ inch to ensure consistency among the bidders?

0002, Section L, 2.1.1.ii.

24.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section L.2.2.3.1

QUESTION: Will the government consider changing the organizational content format of Volume III Past Performance so that all Tabs are consistently alphabetical? Currently the ordering for Volume III is TAB A, TAB B, TAB 3, and TAB 4. Changing these to TABs A- D will minimize any risks of confusion for government evaluators and bidders.

Duplicate Question:

Quote: The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Proposal (Volume 3) containing the following: TAB A, TAB B, TAB 3, and TAB 4.

QUESTION: Will the government specify the tab labels consistently for clarity, either all letters or all numbers?

0002, Section L, 2.2.3.1.

25.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section C.4.3.

QUESTION: Will the government eliminate or broaden the specific requirements, features and the 15 mile radius of the described training facility located near Camp MacKall as this will limit the number of compliant?

There is no change to the Government’s stated requirement.

26.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section C.1.6.9

QUESTION: Will the government consider authorizing the subcontractor to hold the valid facility clearance in place of the SB Prime?

No, the prime contractor is responsible for the stated security requirements.

27.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section C.1.6.9

QUESTION: Will the government consider approving a SB prime if they hold an interim facility clearance?

No, the contractor must have a valid Facility Clearance Level at the SECRET level upon contract award.

28.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section L, Table 2.1.2 page 133 & Section L, para 2.2.3 page 135

The government states Vol III has a page count limit of 20. However, Section L, para

2.2.3.2. states the " offeror shall submit a maximum of five (5) and a minimum of three (3) Performance Information Sheets identifying active or completed contracts, either Government or commercial, for each prime, and a maximum of five (5) and a minimum of one (1) Past Performance Information Sheet for each major subcontractor, teaming partner, and/or joint venture". If a Prime offeror submits the maximum of 5 PPIS at 5 Pages (totaling 25 pages), this leaves no room for subs PPIS (potentially 25 more pages of PPIS per sub) or a summary page (TAB B).

Recommend Vol III remove total page limit, but maintain the Past Performance Information Sheets page limits as described in section L, para 2.2.3.2 (5 pages per) and apply a page limit to Tab B Summary Page.

2.2.3.1.

QUESTION: Will the government increase the page limit on Vol III to equal potential eligible PPIS quantities allowed or delete total page limitation completely?

29.

REFERENCE: RFP, PWS 5.5 - 5.7, page 96

The PWS jumps from 5.5 to 5.7.

Recommend updating PWS numbering.

QUESTION: Are there requirements for 5.6 missing or is the PWS mis-numbered?

0002, Section C, PWS, 5.6.

30.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section B

Only the incumbent is privileged with knowledge of potential "Over and Above" costs.

Recommend the Government provide a plug-in amount or an estimated percentage increase in costs for "Over and Above" CLINs 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005, and 4005.

QUESTION: What Other Direct Costs should we assume in order to price the "Over and Above" CLINs 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005, and 4005?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Schedule B, CLINs X005, Over and Above.

31.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section L, Table 2.2.2 page 153

Recommend providing a standardized Pricing Worksheet. This will allow the Government a more even price comparison amongst competitors.

QUESTION: Will the Government provide a MS Excel Pricing Worksheet?

Yes, the Government has incorporated Technical Exhibit 9, Pricing Worksheet.

32.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 13, CLIN 0005, Each Over and Above FFP

Additional work determined to be within scope of the overall ARSOF Training. Support effort and the 1st SWTG.

QUESTION: CLIN 0005 describes work to be performed over and above the FFP but does not define a requirement. Would the Government consider making this a Reserved CLIN to be negotiated at the task order level?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Schedule B, CLINs X005, Over and Above.

33.

REFERENCE: RFP, PWS 1.6.16.1, page 74

1.6.16.1. Outstation Communications Support Qualifications. The Contractor shall be able to communicate using Special Forces communications techniques IAW applicable field manuals, SMTP 18E30, SAVSERSUP6 and the USAJFKSWCS Base Station SOP. The Contractor shall be able to operate and participate in communications nets using long, medium, and short-range high frequency (HF) communications, automated link establishment (ALE), Special Mission Radio System (SMRS), satellite communications (SATCOM), single channel ground to air radio system (SINGARS) (very high frequency [VHF]), and emerging radio systems as fielded and employed in SFQC. The Contractor shall be able to communicate with the Joint Base Station (JBS) series, AN/ TSC-135 using all aspects of computer-automated functions of the JBS and the SOF Deployable Node (SDN) series of base station equipment suites. Former military personnel with an MOS of 18E, 31C, 98H, 72E, 74C, as well as civilian experience through equipment manufacture companies, may have the basic knowledge to communicate with the required systems, but will still require additional training to meet qualifications and operational requirements.

QUESTION: Do Outstation Communications Support personnel need to have a SECRET clearance? PWS states yes/no for G-Chiefs, Re-Supply (Log Runner) Personnel, and Ambassadors.

0002, Section C, PWS, 1.6.16.1.

34.

REFERENCE: RFP, PWS 1.6.16.4.1, page 74

1.6.16.4.1. Observer/Controller (Special Forces) with additional Advanced Special Operations Techniques (ASOT) Level III Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the Observer/Controller with ASOT Level III functions in support of the Special Forces Qualification Course shall be ex-Special Forces Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) of Sergeant First Class or higher, Warrant or Commissioned Officers who are subject matter experts on all aspects of unconventional warfare (UW) that have successfully completed Advanced Special Operations Techniques Managers Course (ASOTMC) with at least four

(4) years of experience as an ASOT Level III in the operational force and/or as an instructor USAJFKSWCS WOI, 18F, or ASOT course.

QUESTION: Do Observer/Controller with ASOT Level III personnel need SECRET clearance?

IAW RFP, Section C, PWS, para.

1.6.16.4., personnel performing Observer/Controller duties require a SECRET clearance.

35.

REFERENCE: RFP, PWS 1.6.16.5, page 75

1.6.16.5. Interpreter Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the role of Interpreter role player must be fluent in both English and one other target language and be able to accurately interpret short passages or phrases at a time in a consecutive sequence. The interpreter must be able to successfully interpret conversations on a broad range of subject matter, including some specialized subject matter, at a normal rate of speech and with a high degree of accuracy. The Interpreter may experience difficulty with slang or advanced grammatical structures, but can convey the meaning of the discourse accurately. Errors in grammar may occur, but do not affect the meaning of the message. This level of proficiency is at the Alta Language Testing Services Interpretation Performance Level 10 or higher or the U.S. State Department Office of Language Services Interpreting Aptitude Test qualification at the Liaison Interpreter level.

QUESTION: Do interpreter personnel need SECRET clearance?

No, Interpreter personnel do not require a SECRET clearance.

36.

REFERENCE: RFP, PWS 1.6.21.3 & PWS 1.6.21.4, page 77

1.6.21.3. Pineland Area Manager (N&S) Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the Pineland North/South Area Manager functions in support of the Special Forces Qualification Course shall be ex-Special Forces Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) of Master Sergeant or higher, Warrant or Commissioned Officers who are subject matter experts on all aspects of unconventional warfare (UW).

1.6.21.4. Pineland Lane Manager Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the Pineland Lane Manager functions in support of the Special Forces Qualification Course shall be ex-Special Forces Non-Commissioned Officer (NCOs) of Sergeant First Class or higher, Warrant or Commissioned Officers who are subject matter experts on all aspects of unconventional warfare (UW).

QUESTION: Do these positions required Secret clearances?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Section C, PWS, 1.6.21.3. & 1.6.21.4.

37.

REFERENCES: RFP

PWS 1.6.20., page 76 Technical Exhibit 7: Estimated Workload Data, page 111 Section I, 5652.237-9001 Key Personnel Requirements, page 147 PWS 1.6.21-1.6.21.6, page 77

Section 1.6.20 Key Personnel lists the following as Key Personnel:

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002:

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.20.

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.21.

Section I, SOFARS Clause 5652.237- 9001.

• Program Manager (PM): 1

• Alternate Program Manager (APM): 1

• Site Manager: 1

• Role Player Supervisors (unspecified number)

• Exercise Support Cell Manager: 1

• Pineland Area Manager (North): 1

• Pineland Area Manager (South): 1

• Pineland Lane Managers: 12

With a total of 18 Key Personnel.

Technical Exhibit 7: Estimated Workload data designates the following as “Full-Time Support”:

• Training Management Office Supervisor: 1

• Pineland Area Managers: 2

• Pineland Lane Managers: 12

• Exercise Support Cell Manager: 1

• Exercise Support Cell Team – Camp Mackall: 14

• Exercise Support Cell Team – Range 37: 10

• Logistics Specialist: 1

• Weapons Specialist – Range 37: 1

Section I, 5652.237-9001 Key Personnel Requirements identifies the following positions as Key Personnel:

• Program Manager

• Site Manager

• Exercise Support Cell Manager

• Pineland Area Managers

• Pineland Lane Managers

Section 1.6.21 Qualifications for all Key Personnel includes the qualifications for the following Key Personnel:

• Program Manager

• Alternate Program Manager

• Site Manager

• Pineland Area Manager (N&S)

• Pineland Lane Managers

• Weapons Specialist

• Logistics Specialist

• Exercise Support Cell Manager

QUESTION: What positions are designated as Key Personnel? Sections within the RFP write to Key Personnel differently or ambiguously.

Duplicate Question:

QUESTION: Paragraphs 1.6.20, 1.6.21, and 5652.237- 9001 (c) present different lists of key personnel. Will the government please synchronize these sections to provide a complete and consistent list of key personnel, the quantity of each, and their required qualifications?

38.

REFERENCE: RFP, PWS 1.6.21.5 & PWS 1.6.21.6, page 77

1.6.21.5. Weapons Specialist Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the Weapons Specialist functions shall be a former 18B Special Forces Weapons Sergeant, 91F

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002:

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.20.

(formerly 45B) Small Arms Repairer, equitable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), or equitable civilian certification such as Advanced Gunsmith certification who are subject matter experts on all aspects for small arms maintenance and repair. Personnel performing Weapons Specialist duties require a SECRET clearance.

1.6.21.6. Logistics Specialist Qualifications. The contract personnel performing the Logistics Specialist functions shall be a former 92A Automated Logistical Specialist, 92Y Unit Supply Specialist, equitable Military Occupational Specialty (MOS), or equitable civilian experience and/or certification who are subject matter experts on all aspects for warehouse logistical operations. Personnel performing Logistics Specialist duties require a SECRET clearance.

QUESTION: Are these positions Key Personnel? They are not listed under Key Personnel in Section 1.6.20.

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.21.

39.

REFERENCE: RFP, PWS 5.2.4.1, page 92

5.2.4.1. TMO Management. Contractor shall provide one (1) full time equivalent TMO Supervisor. The TMO Supervisor will be responsible for all personnel that support the CTE in the TMO. The TMO Supervisor will be responsible for synchronizing training support as requested by lower units and assisting military personnel in developing future training plans.

QUESTION: What are the qualifications for this position? Is the TMO Supervisor considered Key Personnel? Are the terms “Program Manager (PM)” and “TMO Supervisor” being used interchangeably? Is the PM dual-hatted as TMO Supervisor?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002:

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.20.

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.21.

Section I, SOFARS Clause 5652.237- 9001.

No, the TMO Supervisor and Program Manager terms are not used interchangeably. Whether the PM and TMO Manager positions are dual-hatted will be based on the Offeror’s approach.

40.

REFERENCE: RFP, Technical Exhibit 5 – DD 265, page 110

QUESTION: This document was not attached separately.

Duplicate Question:

QUESTION: There is no DD 254 attached. Will the government please provide the DD 254?

Technical Exhibit 5, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254) has been uploaded and attached with Amendment 0001 within the FedBizOpps website.

41.

REFERENCE: RFP, Section L.2.2.4.3.1, page 158

2.2.4.3.1. TAB A –Price Schedule. The pricing schedule in Section 1 of the RFP shall be submitted fully completed, including pricing on all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) identified. For each CLIN, the Offeror shall indicate the CLIN unit price and the resulting CLIN amount. The Offeror shall include other than cost and pricing data. All formulas, lookup tables, and links should be intact, and no links should exist to files not included with the proposal. Spreadsheets shall not contain hidden worksheets. The Offeror shall include totals for the base period (to include phase-in), each option, and overall total.

a) Phase-In: CLIN 0001. The 30-day phase-in period shall be separately priced for key personnel. NOTE: If the reporting of phase-in period is not separately priced, insert “NSP” in the blank shown.

0002, Section L, Section 2.2.4.3.1.

b) ARSOF Training Support: The Offeror shall separately price each CLIN. For the purpose of price evaluation, the Offeror shall include a Pricing Matrix in contractor-own format, by contract period that details the labor calculation of its proposed monthly fixed prices for ARSOF Support.

c) Contract Manpower Reporting: Each offeror should separately price all CLINs for Contract Manpower Reporting. If the reporting of Manpower Equivalents is not separately priced, insert “NSP” in the blank shown.

d) The Offeror shall add up the CLINs for

QUESTION: Can the Government please clarify what specific data is to be provided as part of “other than cost and pricing data”?

42.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 68, para. 1.6.7

Quote: Due to these variations, contracted exercise support should be contracted on a daily basis in order to minimize costs.

QUESTION: Is the government encouraging the employment of 1099’s or independent contractors?

Type of employment is to be determined by the Offeror.

43.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 69, para. 1.6.9, page 71, para. 1.6.13.1., and page 72, para.

1.14.2.

Quote: 1.6.9. Security Requirements: Personnel shall have a SECRET clearance at the start of the contract period of performance IAW the DD254, and must maintain the level of security required for the duration of the contract.

Quote: All assigned Contractors must sign a letter of non-disclosure and have a minimum of a Special Agreement Check FBI FP (SAC)

Quote: Program Manager, Site Managers, Pineland North/South Area Managers, Pineland Lane Managers, COMMO personnel, G-Chiefs, Language CAT II/ III, Exercise Support Cell personnel, and Training Management Office personnel…shall possess a current and valid security clearance at the SECRET level.

QUESTION: Will the government please clarify which specific personnel will need Security Clearances and at what clearance level?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002:

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.20.

Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.21.

44.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 70, para. 1.6.12.9 & 1.6.12.9.1

Quote: All Contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD, Army, USSOCOM and USASOC training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, AR 25-2 and published USSOCOM and USASOC requirements within 180 calendar days of employment.

Quote: Contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award.

QUESTION: The requirement in paragraph 1.6.12.9 (within 180 calendar days) seems to conflict with requirement in paragraph 1.6.12.9.1 (upon contract award). Will the government please clarify the requirement?

0002, Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.12.9.

45.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 70, para. 1.6.12.9 and 1.6.12.9.1

0002, Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.12.9.

Quote: All Contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD, Army, USSOCOM and USASOC training requirements in DODD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, AR 25-2 and published USSOCOM and USASOC requirements within 180 calendar days of employment” and “Contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award.

QUESTION: Shouldn’t this requirement be for all contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions to be appropriately certified prior to start of performance on this contract?

46.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 77, para. 1.6.21.1

Quote: Shall have a Special Forces background as a Command Sergeant Major or higher with a minimum total of 15 years of military/professional experience in program management related positions including at least five (5) years of experience as a program manager managing a contractor workforce in support of a USASOC contract of comparable size, scope, and complexity.

QUESTION: Several aspects of this requirement are overly restrictive, preventing the candidacy of some very talented individuals. For example, a Sergeant Major who has experience working in a Brigade (SF Group) 3 shop or higher should have the experience needed. Would the government consider changing the requirement to “Shall have a Special Forces background as a Sergeant Major or higher…”?

0002, Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.21.1.

47.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 77, para. 1.6.21.1

Quote: Shall have a Special Forces background as a Command Sergeant Major or higher with a minimum total of 15 years of military/professional experience in program management related positions including at least five (5) years of experience as a program manager managing a contractor workforce in support of a USASOC contract of comparable size, scope, and complexity.

QUESTION: A: Several aspects of this requirement are overly restrictive, preventing the candidacy of some very talented individuals. For example, at least five (5) years of experience as a program manager managing a contractor workforce in support of a USASOC contract of comparable size, scope, and complexity. How many USASOC contracts are there of comparable size, scope, and complexity?

B: Would the government consider changing the requirement to “at least five (5) years of experience as a program manager managing a contractor workforce in support of a contract of comparable size, scope, and complexity”?

48.

REFERENCE:

RFP, page 82, para. 2.1.18 RFP, page 147, para. 5652.237-9001(a)

Quote: When proposed key personnel resumes are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, a letter of commitment may be required from the individual whose resume is provided.

Quote: Such personnel are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes were submitted for evaluation of the proposal.

QUESTION: Sections C and I imply resumes and letters of commitment for key personnel are to be submitted with the proposal yet Section L and Section M do not provide instructions on the submission or evaluation of resumes and letters of

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R-commitment. Does the government require resumes and letters of commitment on proposed key personnel to be submitted with the proposal?

49.

REFERENCES:

RFP, page 82, para. 2.1.18 RFP, page 147, para. 5652.237-9001(a)

Quote: When proposed key personnel resumes are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, a letter of commitment may be required from the individual whose resume is provided.

Quote: Such personnel are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes were submitted for evaluation of the proposal.

QUESTION: If resumes and letters of commitment for key personnel are to be submitted with the proposal, will the government provide an updated Section L with instruction on how the resumes and letters of commitment are to be provided and an updated Section M on how the resumes and letters of commitment will be evaluated?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R-

50.

REFERENCES:

RFP, page 153, para. 2.1.2 RFP, page 156, para. 2.2.3.2

Table 2.1.2 states Volume III is limited to 20 pages yet Paragraph 2.2.3.2 permits up to 5 pages for each past performance information sheet (PPIS) and potentially as many as 15 PPISs plus the summary page.

QUESTION: Does the limit of 20 pages for Volume III take precedence over the permissions in Paragraph 2.2.3.2?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R-

2.2.3.1.

51.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 157, para. 2.2.3.4

Quote: “Offerors are required to complete and send questionnaires with a cover letter and Technical Exhibit 6”

QUESTION: Will the government provide a standardized cover letter for transmission of the questionnaires?

No, the appropriate cover letter is to be determined by the Offeror.

52.

REFERENCE: RFP

Pages 3, 15, 28, 41 & 53, CLIN X002AB / Quote: Pineland Area Managers (North & South) Page 72, para 1.6.14.2. / Quote: Pineland North/South Area Managers Page 76, para. 1.6.20.4. / Quote: Pineland Area Manager (North and South) Page 77, para. 1.6.21.3. / Quote: Pineland Area Manager (N&S) Qualifications Page 111, TE 7 / Quote: Pineland Area Managers Page 118, Enclosure 5, 3 / Quote: The requirement for G-Chief and the requirement for Pineland Area Manager… Page 148, 5652.237-9001(c) / Quote: Pineland Area Managers Page 92, para. 5.2.4.2. / Quote: Field Team. The Contractor shall not exceed manpower support of: two (2) "Pineland" Supervisors (one for the North and one for the South)

QUESTION: Question: Are the Pineland Supervisors in Paragraph 5.2.4.2 the Pineland Area Managers referenced throughout the rest of the RFP? If so, will the government please edit section 5.2.4.2 to use the same terminology?

0002, Section C, PWS, Section 5.2.4.2.

53.

REFERENCE: RFP

Pages 4, 16, 29, 41 & 54, CLIN X002AC / Quote: Pineland Lane Managers Page 72, para. 1.6.14.2. / Quote: Pineland Lane Managers Page 76, para. 1.6.20.5. / Quote: Pineland Lane Managers Page 77, para. 1.6.21.4 / Quote: Pineland Lane Manager Qualifications Page 111, TE 7 / Quote: Pineland Lane Managers Page 148, 5652.237-9001(c) / Quote: Pineland Lane Managers Page 92, para. 5.2.4.2. / Quote: …and twelve (12) Pineland Area of Operations (AO) Managers…

QUESTION: Are the Pineland AO Managers in Paragraph 5.2.4.2 the Pineland Lane Managers referenced throughout the rest of the RFP? If so, will the government please edit section 5.2.4.2 to use the same terminology?

0002, Section C, PWS, Section 5.2.4.2.

54.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 76, para. 1.6.20.2

Quote: Site Manager will normally not serve in a role player capacity except in the case of the CULEX Robin Sage where the Guerrilla Chief (G-Chief) role player will execute Site Manager's duties for each of the base camp training sites.

QUESTION: This statement leads in with the “Site Manager will not normally serve in a role player capacity except” leaving the impression that the Site Manager WILL serve in a role player capacity in the exception. However, the statement continues by stating the G- Chief role player will execute Site Manager duties, which is not an exception to the Site Manager not serving in a role player capacity. Is this statement intended to say the G- Chief role player will execute Site Manager's duties for each of the base camp training sites during CULEX Robin Sage and that the Site Manager will act as one of the G- Chiefs? Please clarify this statement.

The G-Chief is considered a Site Manager and is expected to supervise the other role players in the Guerrilla Base Camp.

55.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 76, para. 1.6.20.3., page 92, para. 5.2.4.3.2.

Quote: The Contractor shall provide an Exercise Support Cell Manager Quote: one (1) full time Support Element Manager at Camp Mackall

QUESTION: Is the Support Element Manager in this paragraph the same individual as the Exercise Support Cell Manager elsewhere in the RFP? If so, will the government please update this paragraph to keep the terminology consistent?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Section C, PWS, Section 5.2.4.3.2.

56.

REFERENCE: RFP, page 76, para. 1.6.20.3., page 77, para. 1.6.21.6, & page 92, para.

5.2.4.3.2.

Quote: …provide an Exercise Support Cell Manager that will supervise the … Camp Mackall Logistics Specialist…

Quote: Logistics Specialist Qualifications

Quote: The Contractor shall not exceed manpower support of: …one (1) full time Warehouse Manager at Camp Mackall…

QUESTION: Is the Warehouse Manager in this paragraph the same individual as the Logistics Specialist elsewhere in the RFP? If so, will the government please update this paragraph to keep the terminology consistent?

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Section C, PWS, Section 5.2.4.3.2.

57.

QUESTION: This requirement appears to be one of add-ons to the SOF Raptor III vehicle.

Does this separate RFP imply that the requirement will not be part of the SOF Raptor IV?

Correct, this RFP is not affiliated with SOF Raptor IV. This is a stand-alone requirement.

58.

QUESTION: Can PM requiring duties as PM in last two (2) years be amended to five (5) years?

59.

QUESTION: How to you want pricing from subcontractors submitted, e.g. sealed or combined with Prime into one price?

The Government requests pricing from the subcontractors to be combined with Prime into one price.

60.

QUESTION: How do you propose competition if the training facility must be within 15 miles of Camp Mackall?

Refer to RFP, Section C, PWS, 4.3., which states that the Government intends to provide the land and villages required to execute training.

However, the Government has increased the radius from 10 to 15 miles based on assertions of available land options.

61.

QUESTION: Is G-Chief combined within Lane Manager Job IE 1 person. There is conflict between narrative and pricing.

No, these positions are not combined, and should be priced according to the CLIN structure at Schedule B.

62.

QUESTION: Do fold out pages (11x17) count as 1 page or 2 pages?

Refer to RFP, Section L, 2.1.1.vii., which states these pages shall count as one (1) page.

63.

QUESTION: Exhibit 8 – please clarify labor category “Interpreter Role Player” CLIN is reserved.

See Amendment 0001, H92239-19-R- 0002, Section B, CLINS x003AP, and Section C, PWS, Technical Exhibit 7.

64.

QUESTION: Please define Key Personnel for which resumes and commitment letters are required.

0002, Section C, PWS, Section 1.6.20.