Q3-HSCG38-09-Q-410006.doc

QUESTIONS (3) AND RESPONSES TO SOLICITATION HSCG38-09-Q-410006

1. The hours for the Supply Technician drops in the options years on RFP 0004 and 0005. Is this correct?

Yes

2. Is there a list of Government furnished warehouse and logistical equipment?

NO.

3. What equipment will not be furnished that should be contractor furnished?

There is none known at this time.

4. What other “items necessary for the successful performance of requirements” beyond personal protective equipment (PPE) is required?

There is none known at this time.

5. What other days besides U.S. Coast Guard Day are anticipated for facility closures as it seems that that day only lasts for half a day?

Unforeseen inclement weather days,(i.e. snow, hurricane, etc.)

6. If plant shut downs go beyond the estimated 20 annual hours will the government pay for the hour differential?

The government does not anticipate in excess of the 20 estimated hours.

7. Who will pay for these financial and background checks?

The Contractor.

8. Is the use of an SF85P sufficient for such checks?

Background checks need to be reported in the manner stipulated in the solicitation.

9. Is the page restriction limited to only the TECHICAL CAPABILITY section only?

10 page limit applies only to technical capability section.

10. Is the PAST PERFORMANCE section not limited in its page count?

See above answer.

11. Is the cover of our solicitation response included in this limitation or not?

NO.

12. Is there a guaranteed minimum of staffing on this solicitation upon award?

1 full time employee is equivalent to an estimated 1960 hrs.

13. How will performance measures of your contractor be measured? Is there a standard now that is being used?

USCC utilizes the National Institute of Health Performance Evaluation System. A COTR will also be assigned to the effort.

14. If a company chooses to email in a response or fax in a response as you indicate is a possibility, would this still meet your requirements for multiple copies of each volume shown in the RFP if this is only sent electronically?

Yes

15. Can you tell me if a sub contractor can be on multiple bid submissions?

Yes

16. On page 11 titled Schedule of Indefinite Delivery Requirements Work

ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

Estimated quantities are for planning purposes only and are to be calculated as: 40 hours/week x 52 weeks = 2,080 hours/year; 2,080 hours/year – 80 hours for holidays – leave and plant shutdowns = 1960 billable hours/year per full-time equivalent (FTE). Provision for all other costs shall be included in the fixed unit priced hourly rates.

In accordance with the applicable WAGE DETERMINATION:

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 8 years, and 4 weeks after 15 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

So one would assume there are 40 hours or 1 week available for paid vacation. SCA guidelines require 2 weeks paid vacation.

Please explain.

The government will require the contractor to follow the rules of the SCA guidelines.