Amend_000003-Questions_ _Responses.pdf

HSFLAR-15-R-00001

Student Support Services Solicitation

Questions and Responses

1. Reference: Submission of Proposal

L.9.b.(3)(i) states, "The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate their understanding of the Statement of Work by addressing key aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the requirements of the Service Plan (See PWS Section C.2.1.1)."

Question: What specifically does the Government consider to be "key aspects" of the PWS?

Response: Reference L.2.f. and M.7. This is a best value acquisition. It is up to each individual offeror to submit a proposal that meets the requirements of the solicitation.

2. Reference: Submission of Proposal

L.9.b.(3)(i) states, "The Offeror shall clearly demonstrate their understanding of the Statement of Work by addressing key aspects of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the requirements of the Service Plan (See PWS Section C.2.1.1)." PWS Section C.2.1.1 states, "A Service Plan also serves as a basic information and reference document describing the methods, procedures, and controls that the Contractor intends to use in providing the required services."

Question: Does the Service Plan only cover requirements within PWS Section C.3 STUDENT

SUPPORT SERVICES?

Response: See Question 1 Response

3. Question: Follow up Clarification #1.

The amendment “lined out” in two places in Section L the requirement for resumes (in para L-9 please see the lines for “resumes and bonds”). The reply to questions 10 and 14 indicates that names and credentials (implied is a resume) are required for the firearms range master (Question#14) and resumes are still required for the PM, APM and Key Personnel (Question #10).

Is amendment #1 to the RFP the higher authority on resumes? If so we understand resumes and the credentials (perhaps in a resume) and names for the Firearms Rangemaster are no longer required?

The inclusion of resumes is also in Section M, Technical factor 4 in the first bullet.

Response: Resumes are still required in accordance with Section M – Technical Factor 4. See Revised Subsection C.1.8.3.a.

4. Question: Can offerors be permitted to submit the Rangemaster and other SCA type key personnel job resumes within one or two days of award or at the start of transition so we can meet with incumbents who might qualify and are in SCA positions.

Response: Reference Subsection C.1.8.3.b.

5. Question: C.3.10.2 NOTE 3: How often is the 4 hour Simunition Practical Exercise Training conducted for role players?

Response: Two times a year or as needed. For FY15, this training was provided twice.

6. Question: C.3.10.2 NOTE 3: Can we schedule the training noted in Question 2, above during the 4-week Phase in period?

Response: Yes

7. Question: L.9.a (1) and (2): Please confirm that the Government required an Excel spreadsheet containing the information specified in Section L.9 (1) Pricing and the information in L.9.a (2).

Response: Confirmed.

8. Question: Section B, Section J Attachments 12, 31, 32, and 72, Section K: Can the Government please provide the following forms as MS Word files: Resume Format, Section J Attachment 12, the FACTS Sheet Section J Attachment 31, Present/Past Performance Questionnaire Section J, Attachment 32, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Form Standard Form LLL Section J Attachment 72, and Sections B and K in their entirety? If a MS Word version is unavailable, may an Offeror cerate a MS Word version of the Government’s pdf?

Response: The MS Word version of the Past Performance Questionnaire is attached to Amendment 000003. The client authorization letter is only available in pdf format. Section J – Attachments 12, 31, 32, and 72 and Section B and are only available in pdf format. Offerors may create an MS word version of these documents. The text shall not be modified.

Section K shall not be converted into an MS word version as these are Federal Acquisition Regulation and Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation provisions and clauses.

9. Question: C.2.1.1: Can the Government please provide more information on the required content of the Service Plan specified in C.2.1.1?

Response: See Question 1 Response.

10. Question: L.9.b (1): Please verify or correct our assumption that “The contents of the technical proposal shall not identify the company by name nor shall it make indications to identify the company. The company name should only be identified in the cover of the binder” applies only to Volume II Technical Proposal.

Response: Correct

11. Question: L.9. b (1): Since Offerors cannot refer to themselves by name, in the Technical Proposal, how would the Government want us to refer to ourselves? Does the Government have a suggested naming convention to ensure continuity among Offerors?

Response: No naming convention. It is up to the offeror on how to prepare the proposal.

12. Question: C.3.7: Section C.3.7.2, Aquatic Center Support, is listed in the Table of Contents for Section C, but there is no corresponding requirement stated under C.3.7. Could the Government please provide the text of that requirement or state that Section C.3.7.2, Aquatic Center Support is not required?

Response: See Revised Section C “Table of Contents” provided in Amendment 000003.

13. Question: C.1.8, L.9. b (3) (iv): We are assuming that the only resumes required in the proposal are those of the Project Manager, Associate Project Manager, and Firearms Rangemaster. Can the Government explain its rational for limiting resumes, names and credentials to these three positions? We are also assuming that the resumes of the other project personnel such as the QC Technician, Driving Rangemasters, Equipment Issuing, Recreation Specialist, Audio Visual, are not required to be submitted with the proposal. Finally, can the Government clearly specify which positions require names and/or resumes and/or letters of commitments and/or credentials that must be provided with the proposal?

Response: See Question 1 Response

14. Question: L.9 c (6): If an Offeror is a subcontractor on a Government contract, and asks the prime contractor to complete a Past Performance Questionnaire, does the Offeror have to provide the point of contact(s) at the prime contractor with client authorization letter(s)?

15. Question: Section J, Attachment 31 FACTS Sheet, Item N: Referring to the third column in the table in Item N Entitled “Fill-in for the Proposed Effort”; is the information supposed to be cast in the terms of how the past performance is relevant to the proposed effort or is the column meant to map an activity on the past performance reference described in column 4 “Fill-in for the Effort Identified in para. B above”? For example, if Column four read “Offeror provided firearms range support, in the person of a Rangemaster/Certified Armorer” Column 3 could read “C.1.8.3 and C.3.4 (1)” as shown in the example table below. Is this a correct assumption? Could the Government Please clarify its intent and instructions for this table?

Category Example Fill-in for the Proposed Effort

Fill-in for the Effort Identified in para. B above

1.Nature of Business Area(s) Involved

Construction

2.Required Types of Training Support

Building HVAC, Road Repairs, Roofing

3.Performance Location

Fort Benning Columbus GA

4.Contract Type(s)

FFP

5 Cost/Scope $500,000

3,000 SF

Please clarify

6.Program Similarity

Describe C.1.8.3 a C.3.4 (1)

Offeror provides a Firearms Range Master/Certified Armorer

7.Program Complexity

Describe

8.Extent of subcontractor involvement

Prime 20% Subs 80%

Prime XX% Subs XX%

9. Other

Response: See paragraph F on the FACTS Sheet. Instructions are provided on the FACTS Sheet.

16. Question: According to GovWin and FPDS data, the current contract value is reported to be $40,127,606.87, however as of August 21, 2015, reported obligations with the Incumbent Contractor have reached $27,902,808.70. With approximately 69.5% of the contract value earned, is the $40.12M estimate accurate? Has there been a significant change in the requirements that would impact the estimated contract value by such a large amount, or does the anticipated amount take into account IDIQ work?

Response: The anticipated amounts do include IDIQ CLINs. Role Player support services are also IDIQ CLINs and the requirements fluctuate based on student population.

17. Question: Ref Sec J_Atch 23_ Historical Data: It states that the (2015) current workforce is based on an ARSP of 1,000. The previous RFP supplied (anticipated) ARSP numbers of 1,000 per year with an [actual] of: 2011 (1000)/[1396], 2012 (1000)/[2495], 2013 (1000)/[2033], 2014 (1000)/[2030], 2015 (1000)/[1219]. Does the Government anticipate an average of 1000 ARSP, or has there been an adjustment of workload data that would suggest it will actually be 1000, given the historical data does not support this?

Response: FTEs are based on current contract staffing based on the current fiscal year. The ARSP numbers provided are projections and are for information and proposal purposes.

18. Question: Will the Government provide the correct Period of Performance for CLIN 1003A. (currently 10/01/2011 to 09/30/2012).

Response: The period of performance has been corrected. Reference Amendment 000003.

19. Question: Is there a Union or CBA currently in effect on contract?

Response: No

20. Question: The DOL Wage Determination does not have a wage category for Driver Training Range Master. Is this position conformed? If yes, can a copy of the conformance and the wage associated with it be provided?

Response: This is currently not a conformed position. Reference “Request for Authorization of Additional Classification and Wage Rate – Conformance Process” in the applicable wage determinations in Section J – Attachment 1.

21. Question: Can the Government validate that Range Masters do not provide actual training?

Response: Range Masters do not provide training.

22. Question: Is the contractor authorized to utilize FLETC refueling point for contractor vehicles?

23. Question: C3.2 para b: Can the Government provide the estimated number of trips made weekly for medical appointments?

Response: The number of trips fluctuate. For FY15, number of trips varied from 3 – 13 per week.

24. Question: C3.2 para C: Can the Government provide the estimated number of trips made weekly for ad hoc trips to off center locations for courier needs and for student off center requests?

Response: This happens rarely.

25. Question: Is the contractor required to provide an inventory/software program to track the audio visual equipment?

Response: It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine how to track this equipment.

26. Question: Is the contractor required to supply computers for the Educational Aides office?

If so, is student information housed on contractor owned and operated machines?

27. Question: Is the contractor required to provide toner for the Epson Pro Stylus 4880 printer located in the Educational Aides office?

28. Question: In the Role Player service area, how many workers compensation claims has the current contractor had during the past year?

Response: The Government does not maintain this information.

29. Question: Is the contractor responsible for purchasing and providing the boxes issued to the students to ship their training supplies/materials home after class graduation?

30. Question: In which areas of the contract will the contractor be required to supply the furniture, equipment, and copiers?

Response: Contractor is required to provide all that is not listed as Government Furnished Property.

31. Question: Are there any unique equipment needs such as forklift, pallet jack, hand trucks, etc. needed to load or unload materials and equipment under this contract?

Response: See Section J – Attachment 2 – Code 176 and 342

32. Question: In which buildings are the following support areas located?

• Telephone/Reception

• Training Support Supplies

• Educational Aides

• Role Players

Response: Telephone/Reception – Bldg. 1005; Training Support Supplies – Bldg. 27;

Educational Aides – Bldg. 25; Role Players – Bldg. 1005.

33. Ref: Solicitation Section C, Paragraph C.1.10, states "A phase-in period is required in order for the Contractor to become familiar with the required work and services and participate in the inventory of Government-Furnished Property. The Government requires a four week phase-in period.”

Ref: Section A, Paragraph 3 stated the receipt of offers is scheduled for 21 September 2015.

Ref: Section B, CLIN 0002 Base Period specifies a Period of Performance of 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016.

Question: With the Government requiring a four week phase-in period and a proposal due date of 21 September 2015, will the Government change the Period of Performance for the Base Period to accommodate a four week phase-in period?

Response: Yes, at time of award.

Question: If the Government changes the Performance Period for the Base Period, will the Government update CLIN 0002 Base Period?

Response: Yes, at time of award.

34. Ref: Exhibit J, Attachment 1, Wage Determination No. 2011-0084, Rev 8, dated07/08/2015.

The wage determination includes the Firearms Range Master job classification. It was noted that under listed fringe benefits that vacation leave benefits was not listed unlike most all other prevailing wage determinations. In accordance with 29 CFR, Part 4 and the Service Contract Act, covered SCA personnel are to be provided vacation leave benefits.

Question: Are we correct to assume that no vacation leave benefits are required for the Firearms Range Master job classification?

Response: The Service Contract Act is applicable.

35. Ref: Solicitation, Section C, Paragraph C.3.4.2, subparagraph (10) states “Operate a Government-furnished forklift in support of training, as requested; the Contractor is responsible for normal maintenance.”

Question: Please define what the Government means by “normal maintenance”?

Response: Reference Subsection C.3.3.1.

36. Ref: Solicitation Section C, Paragraph C.3.5.2, Paragraph a., in the NOTE its states “Night fire and remedial training normally occur between 1700-2200 Monday-Friday, five times per week; remedial training may occur on Saturdays, normally in the morning.

Ref: Solicitation Section C, Paragraph C.3.5.2, Paragraph a., subparagraph (7) identifies in the “Note” that night fires and remedial training occur up to four nights a week (1700 to 2200) and on Saturday mornings (0730 to 1200).

Question: Is the number of occurrences of night fire and remedial training four or five times per week? Please clarify.

Response: See Revised Subsection C.3.5.2. NOTE and paragraph 7 provided in Amendment 000003.

37. Ref: Solicitation Section C, Paragraph 3.6.3, subparagraph (17), states “submit purchase requisitions (use FTC-ADM-1A “FLETC Purchase Requisition), as often as needed to ensure proper levels of all issue items (I.e. all clothing items, towels, equipment, training aides, etc.).”

Ref: Solicitation Section C, Paragraph 3.6.3, subparagraph (18), states “Replace Go-Pro batteries as needed and keep a supply in stock.”

Question: Is the purchase and replacement of Go-Pro batteries identified as contractor responsibility?

Response: Yes, but is reimbursed by the Government.

38. Ref: Solicitation Section C, Paragraph C.3.5 Fire Arms (C.3.5.1-Range Master Services and Ammo Techs).

Question: Based on the services required and job descriptions in support of the Firing Ranges and the handling of live ammo, should the contractor assume in accordance with the Wage Determination attached to the solicitation, that all classifications employed in a position that represents a high or low degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity of ordinance to include maintenance should receive a Hazardous Pay Differential in addition to the established SCA rate? If yes, could the government determine either a 4% or 8% differential pay, applicable to the level of handling and exposure?

Response: No positions have been identified for this hazardous pay differential.

39. Ref: Solicitation Section C, Paragraph C3.5.2 Firearms Range Support – a. (5) and (10).

Discusses the all required equipment to include targets, rubber bands, staples…etc.

Question: Is all the required equipment for the range support Government Furnished?

Response: The Government furnishes the targets. Rubber bands, staples…etc. are reimbursed by the Government.

40. Section J – Attachments We understand the employees recently elected to establish a Collective Bargain Agreement (CBA) with the IUOE Local 953, but we do not see the CBA in the RFP Section J.

Question: Can the USG please provide a copy of the agreement?

Response: There is currently no Collective Bargaining Agreement under this contract.

41. Section B CLIN x003 Recreation Outings. The quantity for CLIN x003AA is 60.

Question a.: Is this based on the minimum of 4 outings per month or should we assume 5 outings per month?

Response: Reference Subsection C.3.2.2.b.

Question b.: Is this an FFP CLIN or an IDIQ CLIN similar to those cited in Section C.3.1?

Response: This is a FFP CLIN but will only be paid if the trips are actually made.

42. Section C C.1.6 GFP and Section H.31/H.32

Question a.: After participating in the Site Visit, we noticed the SSS contractor is distributed across numerous locations on center and at the range. How many Government computers are furnished?

Response: Five

Question b.: Do they all have access to the FLETC network?

Response: No, only required programs.

43. C.3.2 Transportation:

C.3.2 a.2.

Question: How many flights per day do we need to provide shuttle service at Roswell Airport?

Please clarify or provide historical data.

Response: Reference Subsection C.3.2.a.2.

44. Section L - L.9 Volume I and L.9 b. Volume II: Resumes for Key Personnel

Per Amendment #1, the key personnel resumes required in Volume I were removed from Section L.9 a. (1); however, the answer to the questions #10 stated the requirement of submitting resumes for PM, APM and key personnel remains as stated in Section L.9 b.(3)(iv).

Question: Please confirm the offeror is required to submit these resumes in Volume II (in Factor 4 – Personnel Qualifications).

Response: Resumes are still required in accordance with Section M – Factor 4.

45. Question: The Government requires the Contractor to solicit bids for materials/parts/supplies/services. (Section C.3.11) during the contract period of performance. Therefore, will the Government provide a total estimated cost for CLIN 0006 to keep all bids consistent or is the Contractor expected to provide a price to not exceed for CLIN 006?

Response: The Government will provide this not-to-exceed amount.

46. Question: General: Can the Government please insert page numbers into the solicitation documents?

Response: The solicitation document remains as is.

47. Question: General - Incumbent Employee Seniority: Since contractors must comply with FAR Subpart 22.12 Non-Displacement of Qualified Workers under Service Contracts, the qualified incumbent staff must be offered positions with the successor contractor. In order to properly estimate the level of benefits employees must be paid such as vacation, we request the Government provide how many years' service each employee has supporting FLETC.

Response: This information will be provided to the awardee.

48. Question: General - NMGRT: How will the Government handle increases in the NMGRT rate throughout all periods of performance? Changes to the NMGRT rate occur twice a year in January and July. Will these increases be handled through contract modification at the time of increase or are bidders expected to escalate the NMGRT in their pricing proposals?

Response: The contractor is required to submit their proposal for the increase at the time of increase which will be incorporated via modification to the contract.

49. Question: Schedule B CLINS: Should CLIN 0006 and CLINs 1005, 2005, 3005, 4005, 5005, 6005, and 7005 for materials, parts, supplies and services have a “Not-To-Exceed” amount listed or was it intentional that these were left blank?

Response: See Question 47 Response.

50. Question: Phase-in - Base Period CLIN 0001: Reference is made to paragraph C.1.11;

however, the phase-in period is actually discussed in paragraph C.1.10. Should this be corrected?

Response: Yes – Correction provided in Amendment 000003.

51. Question: Section B CLIN 0005: Schedule B - Role Player Support Services: Are role players paid for time studying scripts? If so, which CLIN does this expense get charged?

52. Question: Section B CLIN 0005: Schedule B Role Player Support Services: If two role players are participating in a scenario that lasts 5 hours please confirm that the contractor would invoice for four 2-hour session blocks and two 1-hour session blocks.

53. Question: Section B CLIN 1003A: Period of Performance: CLIN 1003A shows the Period of Performance as 10/01/2011 to 09/30/2012. Should this be 10/01/2016 to 09/30/2017 instead?

Response: Yes – Correction provided in Amendment 000003.

54. Question: Section C – C.1.8.1.a: Project Management: A minimum of three years of consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five years.

Would work in the government be considered comparable or does the candidate have to come from the private sector?

Response: Comparable responsibilities could come from either.

55. Question: Section C – C.1.8.2.a: Driver Training Range Master: Please confirm that the government does not require a resume be submitted with the proposal for this position?

56. Question: Section C – C.1.8.3.a: Firearms Range Master/Certified Armorer: Please confirm that the government does not require a resume be submitted with the proposal for this position?

57. Question: Section C – C.1.8.3.a(4): Firearms Range Master/Certified Armorer: "Offerors shall include with their proposal the name of their proposed applicant(s) and copies of his/her credentials and whether or not he/she is committed to work for the Contractor in the event of a contracct award." This seems to contradict paragraph 'b' which requires a resume be submitted for each Range Master to the CO prior to assignment to the contract. Please clarify.

58. Question: Section C – C.1.8.3.a(4): Firearms Range Master/Certified Armorer: "Offerors shall include with their proposal the name of their proposed applicant(s) and copies of his/her credentials and whether or not he/she is committed to work for the Contractor in the event of a contracct award." Since contractors must comply with FAR Subpart 22.12 Non-Displacement of Qualified Workers under Service Contracts, the qualified incumbent staff must be offered positions with the successor contractor. As such, we see no purpose of the Government requiring the names, credentials and commitment of these personnel other than to limit competition to the incumbent contractor. Request this requirement be eliminated.

59. Question: Section C – C.1.8.5: Recreation Specialist: Please confirm that the government does not require a resume be submitted with the proposal for this position?

60. Question: Section C – C.1.8.9: Quality Control Technician: Please confirm that the government does not require a resume be submitted with the proposal for this position?

61. Question: Section C – C.1.9.2: Watchstanding: What are the specific watchstanding requirements on this contract?

Response: See revised subsection C.1.9 provided in Amendment 000003.

62. Question: Section C – C.1.10: Phase-in: Section states that the Government requires a four-week phase-in period. Since bids are due on September 21st and period of performance is to begin on October 1st, how will a four-week phase-in be possible?

Response: See Question 33 Response.

63. Question: Section C – C.2.1.1: Service Plan: Indicates a Service Plan is to be submitted at time of proposal for Contracting Officer approval. Does the technical proposal submitted serve as the "Service Plan" since it includes the methods, procedures and controls that will be used in providing the required services?

64. Question: Section C – C.2.1.2.b: Quality Control (QC) Plan: References Section L.7 for QC Plan requirements; however, L.7 pertains to the Site Visit. Should this be L.9?

Response: Yes, see revised subsection C.2.1.2.b. provide in Amendment 000003.

65. Question: Section C – C.2.1.6: Drug Free Workplace Plan: Does the government require the contractor to perform any pre-employment and/or random drug testing of its staff? If so, what frequency is required?

Response: Reference Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.223-6.

66. Question: Section C – C.3.2.a: Transportation: Section states that the Contractor will use Government furnished vehicles to perform the transportation requirement specified. Who is responsible for providing the insurance on these Government furnished vehicles? Who is responsible for the cost of the fuel for the Government furnished vehicles?

Response: Reference Section H.26 Insurance. The Government provides fuel for Government furnished vehicles.

67. Question: Section C – C.3.5.1.a.(2): Firearms Range Master Services: "The Government will attempt to provide a two-day advance notice of any changes in class schedule." In other places in this RFP the Government states advance notice may not be given. If a range master has to be called out for an unscheduled after hours class will there be a 2-hour minimum pay for this effort?

Is there a 2-hour minimum the contractor can charge (and pay the employee) for being called out for any unscheduled activity? What CLIN would this be billed under?

Response: Reference subsections C.1.2.b. and C.3.5.2 NOTE.

68. Question: Section C – C.3.10.2, Note 2: Role Player Requirements: Section states that the contractor may be reimbursed for the actual time the role players are in SR and PT training. It does not say that they will be reimbursed. This is open for interpretation and suggests that contractors also may not be reimbursed for the training time. Can the Government please clarify the intent of this sentence? Will contractors be reimbursed for the SR and PT training time?

Response: Yes, under the Role Player CLINs.

69. Question: Section C – C.3.10.2, Note 2: Role Player Requirements: Section states that the Government will develop and present a role player training program for UPBP basic training programs which must be completed prior to any assignment to reality based training in these programs and that it will consist of 16 hours. Will contractors be reimbursed for this training? If not, what percentage of the total roles assigned annually are UPBP roles?

Response: Yes, under the Role Player CLINs.

70. Question: Section H – H.2.1.c: Safety: Section states that the Contractor shall make contract personnel available for Government furnished safety and occupational training for an estimate of two (2) hours to four (4) hours annually per individual. Will Contractors be reimbursed by the Government for this training? Is the training provided on-Center?

Response: Training is scheduled during normal work hours and is provided on Center.

71. Question: Section H – H.29.4.b: Completion of Contract: Section states that if the number of Contractor and subcontractor personnel denied access to the FLETC because of the results of the background investigation exceed 8% of the total number of Contractor and subcontractor personnel requesting access to the FLETC, the Contractor shall bear the cost for the background investigations for each denied background check above 8%. This can be a significant expense and hard to project. Can the Government please provide the historical amounts of people denied access?

Response: There have been no charges on the current contract.

72. Question: Section J – Attachment 1: SCA Wage Determination: The Area Wage Determination states that an 8% hazardous pay differential must be paid to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials, which include all operations involving regrading and cleaning of artillery ranges. It also states that a 4% hazardous pay differential must be paid to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury... including operations involving unloading, storage and hauling of ordnance, explosives and incendiary ordnance material. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives and incendiary material differential pay. This is a multi-part question: (1) Has the Government designated any of the work on this contract for this hazardous pay differential? There are several positions identified in the Statement of Work as having Universal Hazardous Waste management responsibilities, such as, the Driver Training Range Master, the Firearms Range Master, the equipment/uniform Issue staff, the audio/visual staff, motor pool staff, weapons maintenance staff and equipment issue staff. Of specific concern is the contract personnel performing weapons maintenance and spent brass/simunitions sorting activities and all employees working in areas that have been identified as Lead Hazard Work areas. (2) If so, please provide the historical number of hours spent performing hazardous duties for any and all positions that have been designated for this hazardous pay differential, broken down by that which qualifies for the 8% pay differential and the 4% pay differential.

Response: See Question 47 Response. Firearms handles small arms ammunition and does not handle explosives or incendiary material.

73. Question: Section J – Attachment 19: Bid Bond: Why is this attachment relevant? We found no requirement in the RFP to furnish a bid bond with proposal submission. Please clarify if a bid bond is required and if so in what amount.

Response: A bid bond is not required.

74. Question: Section J – Attachment 20: Affidavit of Individual Surety: What is the purpose of this attachment? We found no requirement in the RFP to furnish a surety bond. Please clarify.

Response: Not required.

75. Question: Section J – Attachment 32: Client Authorization & Past Performance Questionnaire: This form is to be filled out by the various government employees. A number of sections require explanations that will not fit in the spaces provided. How does the government want the person filling out this form to complete it? Will the government please provide the form in a "fillable" format? Barring that, with the government accept a form that is created by the offeror mirroring as closely as possible the one provided?

Response: See Question 8 Response.

76. Question: Section J – Attachment 73: Irrevocable Letter of Credit: What is the purpose of this attachment? We found no requirement in the RFP to provide an Irrevocable Letter of Credit.

Please clarify.

Response: Not required.

77. Question: Section L – L.3: Type of Contract: Is this a performance based contract?

78. Question: Section L – L.9.a.(3): Submission of Proposal: Section states that Times New Roman 12 point font shall be used. Will the Government permit a smaller size and font type for graphics and/or charts?

79. Question: Reference Section J, Attachment 72 of the RFP. We understand we must submit this form with the bid package. The form does not have space to report a negative for lobbying activities. Do we insert the statement: “No lobbying activities by ____________ (company name of bidder)” on the form?

Is this form required from our subcontractors? If so we will include in our bid package.

Extract from Section L:

“DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

Offerors are required to fill out the Disclosure of Lobbying Activities form Standard Form LLL (see Section J) if applicable. The information requested by the form is authorized by Title 31 U.S.C. Section 1352. This disclosure is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.”

Response: Reference Section J – Attachment 72 – See instructions on reverse side of form, paragraph 1.

80. Question: Referencing Section L, Volume III – Present and Past Performance, (3) Paragraph (3) indicates Offerors are to include two additional pages in spreadsheet format which list all contracts performed/being performed in the last 3 years, including a spreadsheet of each critical subcontractor, with detailed information including customer data. One of our subcontractors has a DOJ contract under non-disclosure, as well as multiple commercial contracts with sensitive data. Would it be possible for this subcontractor to submit a sealed spreadsheet directly to the Contracting Office as part of our submission, to avoid sensitive data being transmitted via multiple emails? If not, what means does the government have to accept this data securely, without it being passed between multiple companies?

Response: This information is source selection sensitive and is not shared with other companies.

It is to be submitted in the proposal.