Q_and_A.doc

Our training facility is located 30 miles away from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Is the government open to using berthing onboard the government installation or does the government require the trainees to berth at the training facility?

A: No see PWS section 5.5.1

There is no listing of a 9mm pistol although 9mm ammunition is required. Will the Government furnish 9mm pistols or should the contractor? If 9mm pistols are contractor furnished, what weapon will be required?

A: See Amendment 1 There is a requirement for a floating ship simulator but that is not described within the RFQ. Is that simply a floating version of what is described in 5.1.3.2?

A: See Amendment 1 Can the USCG define their desired version of “eight fundamentals of rifle marksmanship?” There are differences between all the services in this area.

A: See Amendment 1

Can the government provide a document or instruction to reference for military lodging facility standards? Also, will all students receive the same level of lodging occupancy? If not, can the government estimate the breakdown of each class for lodging occupancy requirements?

A: See Amendment 1 Is the Remington 870 shotgun included in the “Weapons Proficiency Course?” If so, are there any applicable learning objectives?

A: No, as per PWS section 5.1.2 the Remington 870 will only be shot during Practical Weapons Qualification.

The USCG requires facilities to MLE/BTM. USCG Instructors will facilitate the instruction of personnel in the use of proper tactics as required by the USCG for up to 12 personnel. This training is expected to last for eleven (11) days and will require the use of a classroom for one (1) day and a Defensive Tactics Mat Room for eleven (11) days. How many days will the ship simulators be required? Will the contractor be required to provide the marking round or blank firing weapons used in the course of instruction (if so how many days)? Also, will any role players be required?

A: See Amendment 1

Will the government provide Simunition safety equipment for all students?

A: See Amendment 1 Will the government provide personal tactical gear (belt, holsters, magazine holders, tactical vests etc.)

A: See Amendment 1 The USCG requires the use of one (1) Classroom to serve as an area of operations for USCG Command Staff and instructors. How big should the classroom be? Would a smaller classroom with adjacent office space be acceptable?

A: See Amendment 1.

Will any other training support be required to include miscellaneous classroom usage, facility rental to support other courses of instruction, etc.

A: No, the solicitation accurately reflects the governments need.

Is the M4 platform the USCG uses going to be the 416? That system requires a different conversion so we wanted to get clarification.

A: No

What is the Government’s expected Maximum number of students in each 50 Cal M-2 course?

Does the Government demand a 50 cal pneumatic action simulator with dead ammunition for the M-2 course?

A: See PWS section 4.0. USCG will NOT demand a 50 cal pneumatic action simulator with dead ammunition for the M-2 course.

For 5.1.3.2 - Land-Based Ship Simulator: The USCG requires the use of a Land-Based Ship Simulator to provide a simulated maritime shipboard environment to exercise Compliant Boarding techniques during CG taught Boarding Team Member training course. Can the USCG provide the specific vessel types for which training is to be conducted?

A: There is no specific vessel type. Vessel needs to meet the requirements in 5.1.3.2

In regards to HSCG84-09-A-AAS161: To make sure that I understand correctly, these services were deconsolidated and re-procured under 2 separate solicitations?

A: Yes, Please see award notice for HSCG23-13-D-DJC107 How are these services currently performed (in house, contractor)?

A: Services are performed by a contractor What is the Contractor Name?

A: Academi Training Center Inc

What is the Contract Number?

A: HSCG84-09-D-AAS161

When was the contract awarded?

A: 08/14/2009

When does the contract expire?

A: 08/13/2013

What is the contract Period of Performance terms?

A: IDIQ with a 3 year ordering period.

What type of Contract was awarded?

A: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

How was the contract awarded?

A: Full and Open

What is the current contract value or ceiling?

A: Please see award notice for HSCG84-09-D-AAS161 If there is not an incumbent, what is the estimated dollar value range for this requirement?

A: Please see AAP number 201302225 on http://apfs.dhs.gov Is the contractor required to provide medical coverage for training or will the government provide?

A: Government will provide health insurance.

What is the maximum number of classes to be conducted simultaneously?

A: The government is unable to provide this information; however, per PWS Section 1.2 “The cohorts have traditionally had three maritime close quarters’ battle (now referred to as Maritime Tactical Egress Course) training classes and three Weapons Proficiency Courses running simultaneously.”

What is the maximum number of students that will be attending training at one time?

A: The government is unable to provide this information; however, per PWS Section 1.2 “Historically, the USCG has required meals and lodging for approximately 110 USCG personnel for 100 days per cohort, and the USCG typically hosts three (3) cohorts per year.”

Does the government expect to run one Weapons Proficiency Course or Maritime Tactical Egress course at a time or will there be multiple Weapons Proficiency Courses or Maritime Tactical Egress courses running at the same time.

A: The government is unable to provide this information; however, per PWS Section 1.2 “The cohorts have traditionally had three maritime close quarters’ battle (now referred to as Maritime Tactical Egress Course) training classes and three Weapons Proficiency Courses running simultaneously.”

Q: Simunitions or other non-lethal marking rounds Simunition® or other non-lethal marking rounds are not listed. Is it the customer’s desire to include these in the course cost since it is contractor furnished equipment (4.2.6)?

A: Yes this will be included in the contractor FFP Unit Price per class.

Refers to a “Mock Boarding and Culmination Exercise” but there is no mention of this anywhere else in the SOW.

A: See Amendment 1 Once awarded, should the no. of actual students be less than the number of students per CLIN/CLASS as priced, please confirm that Contractor will be authorized to invoice at our FFP cost per CLIN/CLASS. Should the actual no. of students be more than basis of cost per CLIN/CLASS, please confirm that Contractor will be authorized to invoice for the increased amount.

A: The offeror FFP should reflect the requirements of the PWS.

With the ammunition counts as spelled out in “Factor 2: Price” but only 2 of the course outlines giving ammunition counts and a 100% requirement to have all needed ammo at any time;

Will there be a release of ammunition requirements by course prior to award?

A: Please see PWS sections 5.1.1.3, 5.1.2.3, and the contractor taught courses in PWS Section 5.2

Ammunition supplies still being very tight, it will be difficult to get the required ammunition into inventory in a timely manner without advance notice.

What amount of lead time will be allowed to get the required ammunition into inventory prior to the start of performance by the contractor?

A: See Amendment 1

Will the USCG consider supplying any of the required ammunition?

A: Per PWS Section 4.0 The Contractor’s shall be required to provide all labor, materials, services, and equipment required to perform IAW the contract, except for those resources listed under PWS 3.0.

The RFQ states that MMR to be provided as required: Are MMR to be provided by the contractor? If so, will the USCG give any round counts and calibers prior to award?

A: Contactor is to provide MMRs capable of meeting the requirements in PWS sections 5.2 and 5.3.

Will the 5.56 conversions be required to shoot 9mm or will 5.56 MMR be allowed?

A: Per PWS section 5.2 contractor will supply equipment and MMRs required to meet the requirements of Contractor taught classes as such 5.56 MMR is allowed

Can the contractor provided “MMR converted weapons” be conversion bolts only or will the USCG require complete uppers for the conversions?

A: This is at the contractor discretion

To provide all weapons and conversions for the requirement could take 60 days or more to get them from the vendors to meet the levels requested by USCG, what is the anticipated “ramp up time” from award announcement to delivery?

A: As stated in FAR 52.212-1 supplement offeror will have to demonstrate the ability to host classes within 30 days of award.

The requirements states that lodging will be provided on the contractor’s site:

Will the USCG allow for offsite lodging for personnel?

A: See Amendment 1 If offsite lodging is allowed, would there be specific criteria that the USCG would require from the contractor and the lodging establishments.

A: See Amendment 1 CLIN 50001 Ammunition - Is it the government’s intent to purchase the entire contract’s projected ammunition in the base year or will they make yearly purchases? If yearly purchases are expected, does the government expect to negotiate the per round price based on annual market survey data (i.e. in accordance with FAR clause 52.216-5 “Price Redetermination”)?

A: The government intends to purchase ammunition on a per Task Order basis. As market survey data changes the government will make a determination regarding the price per round in subsequent ordering periods.

Will the government provide its own transportation to and from the lodging facility each day of training?

A: See Amendment 1 The SOW speaks to a 9mm pistol, however there is no requirement for 9mm ammunition. Is the Government using the .40 cal and 9mm Sig Sauer pistol interchangeably at the discretion of the contractor? If not, is the Government mandating a 9mm pistol type what are the desired round counts?

A: See Amendment 1 Does the Government desire proposed Lesson Plans for all courses including the USCG led courses, or only the Contractor led courses?

A: See Amendment 1 SOW 5.3.2 – What is a “ship in a box or equivalent”?

A: A land based ship simulator that meets the requirements in PWS Section 5.1.3.2

Will the government allow past performance of the Offeror’s teammates for consideration?

A: Yes

Please provide clarification on the security requirements for this opportunity.

A: See amendment 1

Please provide clarification on the Small Business Subcontracting requirements for this opportunity.

A: Please see FAR 19.7 Small Business Subcontracting Plan Travel is a requirement as outline in the Performance Work Statement of the solicitation. How does the Government intend for offerors to propose these costs? Will travel CLINs for the base and option periods be provided in Section B?

A: See Amendment 1.

On Page 2, Volume 1: Technical Approach & Capability; Paragraph 2, last sentence it states; “The contractor shall include in the safety plan a method for transportation . . . . . . . Level I Center within 30 minutes of the incident. In the PWS, Paragraph 4.1.1 – Facility Location: it states; “Contractor training facilities shall be located within 50 miles of USCG Base Portsmouth or within 50 miles of a Military Treatment Facility (MTF) hospital or medical center.”

Question: If the medical facility is within 30 minutes through rehearsed plan does that supersede the 50 mile requirement?

In various paragraph throughout the solicitation and PWS it suggests using 9mm pistols; does the government have a requirement for make and model?

A: See Amendment 1 Paragraph 4.2 Contractor Furnished Equipment, estimates that each class will have a maximum of 35 students per class. Paragraph 5.1.1 Basic Weapons Training: suggests 36 USCG personnel per course.

Question: The requirement for primary and secondary weapon systems is 1 per person, this means a minimum of 36 primary/secondary weapon systems. Should we expect concurrent courses where additional weapons will be required?

A: Per PWS section 1.2 “The cohorts have traditionally had three maritime close quarters’ battle (now referred to as Maritime Tactical Egress Course) training classes and three Weapons Proficiency Courses running simultaneously.”

Paragraph 5.2.1 suggests Sig Saur .40 cal pistol, M4 rifle and 9mm pistol utilized for RAID personnel. Does the Government require a specific make/model of 9mm pistol?

PWS, Paragraph 7.0 Deliverables, are there specific TPO/EOs for the CULEX or just a reinforce EOs from previous courses?

Paragraph 5.2.2.3 talks about a “Tactical Firing Range” as described in Section 5.1.7. There is no section 5.1.7, is there reference elsewhere?