Attachment_13-Q A_19JUL13.pdf

H92240-13-R-0008

Attachment 13- Questions and Answers as of 19JUL13

Question. Does the Government want the evaluation Factors separately bound? If so how many copies and/or CDs of each?

Response: There is no requirement to separately bind them. Electronic submission is encouraged in MS Office products or in searchable .pdf files. Submit to the POCs listed in the FPO posting.

Question. Will the government sponsor us if we do not have a facility clearance?

Response: No

Reference: DD254 “See Continuation Page” Question. Will the Government provide the continuation sheet of the DD254?

Response: This is a draft and contains sufficient information for proposals the final will be provided upon award.

Question. Questions concerning attachments.

Response: All attachments have been updated in response to submitted questions. Note that there is no longer a Deliverables attachment or a Past Performance Questionnaire and Wage Determinations are updated.

Question. Are there any formatting requirements for the email submission (margin size, font size, single/double spacing, page limits, etc.)?

Response: The same formatting requirements are required for email submissions.

Question. Is the limit of at least three(3) but no more than four (4) Past Performance Worksheets inclusive of subcontractors and/or teammates?

Response: Yes

Q9/Comment. Does Company certifications mean proof of certifications and resumes for all proposed Vehicle Shop Supervisors?

Response: Chad: Certifications and resumes for proposed Vehicle Shop Supervisors are required unless the proposal is to utilize individuals working under the current contract, who are known to be qualified.

Question. Does the 25 page limitation include the Quality Control Plan that is to be provided initially as part of the offeror’s proposal?

Response: Yes

Question. Does the Government manage and handle the HAZMAT/HAZWASTE?

Response: Yes. The government takes care of procuring HAZMAT and disposing of HAZWASTE

Question. Is the Contractor responsible for the towing of undriveable vehicles to the maintenance locations and/or is the Contractor required to send mechanics to the locations and/or is the Contractor required to send mechanics to the location where the vehicle is broke down?

Response: Government will arrange towing of any vehicles that break down. Contractors are required to drive within 100 miles to attempt to repair vehicles. If they cannot repair then a tow truck will be dispatched. Two field crew personnel (contractors) will drive to Camp Pendleton, Laposta, and Camp Morena once a week to service vehicles at those locations.

Question. Are split rim and/or solid tires part of the workload for tire repair/replacement? If so, please provide the workload quantities per year for split rim and solid tire repairs/replacement.

Response: Yes. Approximately 100 per year.

Question. Will the Government please clarify the proposal requirements in terms of a QCP or QASP?

Response: The contractor to provide a Quality Control Plan. We are looking for your plan for ensuring the quality of the work you are performing under the contract which will be considered for incorporation into the QASP.

Question. The schedule of supplies and services found on pages 2 – 26 of the solicitation contains a max quantity of 4,000,000 for CLINs X001, X002, X003, and X004Will the government confirm that the max amount for each of these CLINs for the overarching contract is $4,000,000.00 per year?

Response: Yes it is the estimated maximum amount per year for the IDIQ.

Question. The schedule of supplies and services found on pages 2 – 26 of the solicitation contains a travel CLIN for each contract year. The description for these CLINs states that travel will be funded at the task order level. Will the government confirm that these CLINs should be NSP on the overarching contract since travel will be funded at the task order level? If these CLINs are to be priced, will the government provide a NTE value for the travel?

Response: Travel will be awarded at the TO level and as a LOT. The sample TO has been updated for proposal pricing purposes. Travel does not need to be priced at the IDIQ level.

Question. There does not appear to be a CLIN for the temporary on-site support at Stennis Space Center.

Response: Maintenance at Stennis will be supported through Little Creek maintenance shop every 120 days (PWS 1.6.6). Anticipated workload is two mechanics for four (4) days of work at the site, plus travel, each trip. Salary for mechanics should be included in the Little Creek maintenance CLIN, travel should priced per the revised Sample TO attachment.

Question. Since pricing is requested for all CLINs will the government please update the delivery information.

Response: Deliver will be on base in either Guam or Pearl City, HI. Specific locations will be determined at the Task Order level, the Wage Determinations are attached.

Question. Did not find any work load data for Guam or Perl Harbor, Hawaii, did I miss an attachment?

Response: Only rates are required for proposal submission.

Question. What are the distances between the Dispatch Area and the Contractor performance locations at Joint Expeditionary Base Fort Story- Little Creek and Naval Base Coronado?

Response: Chad: Coronado-less than a mile; Little Creek-collocated in the same facility

Question.. Will the Government please clarify the responsibility for scheduling of preventive maintenance?

Does the Government maintain the PM schedule and provide to the Contractor, so that the Contractor can effectively schedule the workforce?

Response: The government schedules all maintenance and will provide to contractors.

Question. The Government requires one data clerk at the Virginia Beach/Norfolk location. Are these same tasks performed at San Diego?

Response: Task performed by government in San Diego.

Question. The workload data in this technical exhibit is presented in terms of hours. Does the Government expect the offerors to base their proposal on this staffing or to conduct an analysis of the vehicle fleets presented in TE 5 to develop their proposed staffing?

Response: It is up to the vendor to develop their pricing strategy.

Question. During the site visit, it was mentioned that inspections are performed on vehicles entering the shop and vehicles leaving after repairs/service is complete. Who does these inspections, the Government or the Contractor? In regards to the vehicle maintenance, what responsibilities does the Government have versus the contractor?

Response: Two Contractors (Initial and Final Inspectors) will perform inspections on vehicles coming into the shop and upon the completion of repairs. Government responsibilities are to provide maintenance schedules, inspection criteria and oversee the inspection process.

Question. The evaluation criteria specifies that offerors are to provide resumes and certifications of shop supervisors. Are these only for the Coronado and Little Creek shops?

Response: Yes