Amend_000005-Questions_ _Responses.pdf

HSFLAR-15-R-00001

Student Support Services Solicitation

Questions and Responses

1. Question: C.3.5.1 a (7) NOTE: Will the Government provided Hazardous Waste Satellite Accumulation Area and Universal Hazardous Waste management training be available during the phase in period?

Response: Some of this training will be available during the phase-in. Other training will need to be scheduled at a later date.

2. Question: C.3.3.1 Motor Pool Operations: Can the Government provide workload data for parts and material costs for Motor Pool Operations?

Response: Estimated amounts for parts - $71,000.00; Oil - $21,000.00. This is the only information currently available.

3. Question: C.3.2 paragraph a: Can the Government provide the estimated number of trips made weekly for local scheduled and ad hoc admin transportation requests?

Response: Estimated at 7 per year and is dependent on student population.

4. Ref: Solicitation, Section C, Paragraph C.3.3.1, subparagraphs a. states “The Contractor shall furnish all supervision; personnel with appropriate expertise; certifications, tools, minor equipment, and supplies (oil, air/oil/transmission filters, belts, hoses, antifreeze/coolant, windshield fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, spark plugs, asbestos free brake pads, etc.) to provide motor pool operations.” The Government provided in a note under subparagraph b. the current usage for synthetic motor oil.

Question: Will the Government please provide annual estimates of usage for air/oil/transmission filters, belts, hoses, antifreeze/coolant, windshield fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, spark plugs, asbestos free brake pads, windshield wipers and any other items that are required in the normal maintenance requirements?

Response: See Question 2 response above. Also see C.3.3.2 for maintenance requirements.

5. Solicitation, Section C, Paragraph C.3.7, subparagraph (3) states “The contractor will be responsible for repairs of bicycles, to include but not limited to, tires, chains, chain guards, brakes, brake cables, gears, rims and seats.” The current Facilities Maintenance Services contractor under Contract HSFLAR-15-C-0001, has a service repair requirement on bicycles in their PWS work responsibilities.

Question: Please delineate the bicycle repair responsibilities between the FLETC Student Support Services and FLETC Facility Maintenance Services so we can clearly know what work is expected under the FLETC Student Support Services solicitation. Is the contractor responsible for the cost of the parts noted to be repaired?

Response: The requirement under the Student Support Services contract is for recreation bicycles.

6. C.1.8 Contractor Qualifications:

C.1.8.3a (1) Firearms range master certifications:

Question a.: Do each of the RM’s need multiple weapons certifications?

Response: Yes

Question b.: Can the government further define what falls under “specialized weapons systems”?

Response: Sub machine guns and sniper rifles

Question c.: Do we include the copies of certifications and commitment letters in Volume II:

Factor 1 - Method of Operation or Factor 4 Personnel Qualifications?

Response: Reference L.9.b.(3)(iv) Personnel Qualifications

7. C.3.3 Vehicles:

C.3.3.1a.

Question a.: Will the contractor be required to furnish the equipment, supplies/repair parts for Brake and A/C repairs for all cars (SUVs and sedans) and buses? Is there historical data on the number of repairs annually?

Response: See Section J – Atch 2 – Code 176 for GFP provided. See also C.3.3.1.b.(21)(b)

Question b.: During the site visit, we did not see a facility/shop that would accommodate indoor bus repairs. Is there an indoor facility to perform Bus brake repairs or will the contractor be required to perform repairs outside the motor pool area?

Response: No indoor facility. Historically, this work is an off-center repair.

Question c.: After comparing the RFP/Solicitation # HSFLAR-10-R-00003 from 2010 to the current RFP/Solicitation # HSFLAR-15-R-00001, we see that routine maintenance now includes brake pads and motor vehicle air conditioning (MVAC) units for buses. Is this a new requirement added to the SSS contract?

Response: This is the requirement for Solicitation HSFLAR-15-R-00001.

Question d.: Is any portion of the routine maintenance cost reimbursable by the USG? If so, which items?

Response: No

8. C.3.4 Driver Training:

C.3.4.1 (9) Daily Vehicle Inspection

Question a.: How many vehicles are allocated to the Driver Training Fleet and does this requirement include Border Patrol vehicles?

Response: Reference Section J – Code 342. There are 350 border patrol vehicles.

Question b.: Are they all included in the daily inspection requirement?

Response: Yes – reference C.3.4.1(9)

Question c.: Please clarify. Are Drivers Training Range Master required to perform daily inspections or can other qualified personnel perform these inspections?

Response: Reference C.3.4.1(9)

9. C.3.4 Driver Training:

C.3.4.1 (9) Range Master Services (DT)

Question a.: After comparing the RFP/Solicitation # HSFLAR-10-R-00003 from 2010 to the current RFP/Solicitation # HSFLAR-15-R-00001, we see that ALL driver Training vehicles will need to be inspected daily. Is this a new requirement added to the SSS contract?

Question b.: Does this pertain to FLETC and/or BP vehicles? How many vehicles total?

Response: Reference C.3.4.1(9). Also, see Question 8.a. response.

10. C.3.5 Firearms:

C.3.5.1a. (10):

Question: Please provide historical data. How often and how many at a time, are Fire Arms Training Carts requested to be delivered to F/A ranges?

Response: Daily, as per SASS. Dependent on student population.

11. C.3.5 Firearms:

C.3.5.2a. (1):

Question a.: Please provide historical data on the number of barricades and target frames constructed per year.

Response: No historical data available.

Question b.: Also, please include the type of material of barricades and target frames. Is the contractor required to provide the materials?

Response: Target frames are made of wood. Barricades are historically made of gray composite plastic 1” X 6”. Yes, but Government reimbursed.

12. C.3.5 Firearms:

C.3.5.2a. (11) NOTE 1:

Question: Will the contractor be required to buy replacement parts for steel targets? Please provide historical data.

Response: Yes, but Government reimbursed.

13. C.3.5 Firearms:

C.3.5.1 (12) Range Master Services (FA)

Question a.: After comparing RFP/Solicitation # HSFLAR-10-R-00003 from 2010 to the current RFP/Solicitation # HSFLAR-15-R-00001, we see the transport of the self dumping hoppers to building 78 as well as the operation of the conveyor and baler is included. Is this a new requirement added to the SSS contract?

Question b.: Can you provide historical data for:

a) The number of hoppers

b) The amount and frequency of cardboard disposed per month

c) The number of personnel required to operate the compactor machine

d) Certification/special training necessary to operate the compactor machine.

Response: a) 20

b) Once per month historically. Estimated at twice per year.

c) Reference C.3.5.1.a.(12)

d) Reference C.3.5.1.a.(12)

14. C.3.5 Firearms C.3.5.1a (12) Conveyer and Baler

Question: Is there an area in Building 78 to dispose of other trash that is not cardboard? If not, where is the contractor directed to properly dispose of the waste that is not emptied into the baler?

15. C.3.6 Training Equipment/Uniform Issue:

C.3.6.3 (7)

Question a.: Will the contractor be required to perform repairs on Airsoft weapons? If so, will the government provide historical data on parts/repairs?

Response: Reference C.3.6.3.(7) – No historical data available.

Question b.: Is there specific certification required to repair the Airsoft weapons?

Response: A certification is not required; however, training in the repair will be required and provided by the Government.

16. C.3.6 Training Equipment/Uniform Issue:

C.3.6.3 (8) NOTE 4 Contaminated Garments:

Question: Because staff could handle garments with blood, will the staff in Equipment/Uniform Issue be required to have Bloodborne Pathogen Training?

Response: Reference C.3.6.3.(8) NOTE 4

17. C.3.6 Training Equipment/Uniform Issue:

C.3.6.4

Question: Will the contractor be required to purchase cups? If so, will the government provide historical data?

Response: Yes, reference Section J – Attachment 23. This is Government reimbursed.

18. C.3.8 Training Support:

C.3.8.1 a. (6) states: Receive, catalog, store and check in/out technical books, periodicals and films.

Question: Are these materials located in the A/V storage room or is there an additional library for these materials?

Response: Yes, located in the A/V storage room. No additional library.

19. 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 Amendment 000003 – Question 45 response.

20. Question: Section B CLIN 0005: Schedule B Role Player Support Services: Do the hourly session blocks include the 15 minute early arrival for preparation time mandated in C.3.10.2.a? If not, how will the contractor be reimbursed for the 15 minute early arrival time required in the contract?

Response: No. The 15 minutes will be added for each role player unless the role player does not show up on time which would not allow for prep time.

21. Question: Section B CLIN 0005: Schedule B Role Player Support Services: If role player exercises are less than one hour session blocks, including the early arrival mandate of 15 minutes, does the contractor still invoice for the full hour?

Response: If the original schedule reflected a 1-hour session and notification was not provided for a change. Also, reference C.3.10.3.d. “NOTE”.

22. Question: Section B CLIN 0005: Schedule B Role Player Support Services: If role player exercises, including the early arrival mandate of 15 minutes, are more than one hour but less than two hours does the contractor still invoice for the full 2-hour session block?

Response: It depends on what the original schedule indicated. If the schedule indicated 1 hour and 15 minutes-that is what is paid plus the 15 minute prep time.

23. Question: Section B CLIN 0005: Schedule B Role Player Support Services: Please confirm that the contractor will be paid for role player time from the time they clock in for the 15 minute early arrival preparation through the time they return any props and clock out at the project management office?

Response: Role player CLINs are paid for actual time at the scenario plus the 15 minute prep time. Role players are allowed 15 minutes at the end of a scenario to return props.

24. Question: Section C – C.1.d: Administrative Information: Indicates the PM must be present from 0700 to 1700. This is ten hours. Can the APM cover part of this time or does the government expect the PM to work 10 hour days?

Response: Reference C.1.8.1.e.

25. Question: Section C – C.1.1.2: Description: "The Contractor may experience a delay in entering the Center due to vehicle inspection, registrations, failure to present proper identification, non-use of seat belts, et. No price adjustments will be made for any delays resulting from gate controls." What if contractor employees (for example role players) are delayed from entering due to inspections being conducted of other visitors and are late to a scheduled role due to no fault of their own? What action will be taken by the Government?

Response: It is the contractor’s responsibility to provide direction to their employees.

26. Question: Section C – C.1.2: Projected Workload: "The Government will attempt to provide the Contractor five (5) days advance notice of any changes to the class schedule; however, changes at times are made up until the last minute and the Contractor will be responsible for those changes."

What if the Contractor is unable to meet the changes? For example, if the number of role players scheduled for a role are increased a few hours before the role is to begin and the contractor is unable to provide the requested number of additional role players?

Response: Reference C.1.2.b.

27. Question: Section C – C.1.2: Projected Workload: Is the scope of work identical to the current contract? If not, has it increased or decreased? Please identify specific differences in the RFP scope and that of the current contract.

Response: No – requirements are identified in Solicitation HSFLAR-15-R-00001.

28. Question: Section C – C.1.2: Projected Workload: Section states that the Government will attempt to provide the Contractor five days advance notice of any changes to the class schedule, however changes at times are made up until the last minute and the Contractor will be responsible for those changes. Can the Government please provide the percentage of last minute changes as compared to those provided five days in advance? For example, if 100 changes were made during the month of June 2015, what percentage of those 100 changes were provided to the Contractor in advance? This information is necessary in knowing how many man hours should be dedicated to accommodating these last minute changes, as completing these tasks can be time consuming, involve several personnel to effect, and often result in overtime costs.

Response: No historical data. Any changes made would be dependent on training and student population.

29. Question: Section C – C.1.2.b: Projected Workload: "The Government will attempt to provide the Contractor five (5) days advance notice of any changes to the class schedule; however, changes at times are made up until the last minute and the Contractor will be responsible for those changes." At another FLETC in any given month class changes affect an average of 28% and up to 45% of all assignments involving role players. This results in a considerable amount of additional labor expense that is not reimbursed and not easily projected. If more than 15% of the class schedule changes, will the contractor be reimbursed for any overtime needed to effect the changes? Additionally, because of Artesia's remoteness and small size, many if not most roleplayers and other staff live a considerable distance away. What is the government's expectation for the contractor to have for replacement role players on site and ready to work with little or no advance notice?

Response: No overtime will be paid. Reference C.3.10.2. Note 2

30. Question: Section C – C.1.2.b: Projected Workload: "The Government will attempt to provide the Contractor five (5) days advance notice of any changes to the class schedule; however, changes at times are made up until the last minute and the Contractor will be responsible for those changes." Typically, a large percentage of the scheduled classes change once the monthly schedule is prepared and submitted. Many classes are added, dropped or other changes occur with less than an hour's notice. In light of Artesia's remoteness and small population and the fact that many or most employees will live in surrounding towns, what is the government's expectation of having CDL licensed bus drivers able to report to work with little or no notice? Is the contractor expected/required to have role players, bus drivers or other staff on site or on call in case of these last minute changes? Are these watch standing requirements reimbursable?

Response: The contractor is expected to have sufficient staff to provide multiple simultaneous trips. Watch standing requirement has been deleted.

31. Question: Section C – C.1.2.b: Projected Workload: The Government will attempt to provide the Contractor five (5) days advance notice of any changes to the class schedule; however, changes at times are made up until the last minute and the Contractor will be responsible for those changes."

The schedule of firearm schedules in the class location, number of firearms, types of weapons and ammo can change constantly. Often changes in weapon and or ammo make and model change with little or no advance notice. What is the Contractors' level or responsibility and how much time will they be given to make the corrections and get them to the required location before being judged as out of compliance?

Response: Firearms training follows a lesson plan. Any changes in weapons/ammunition will be requested one day in advance. Last minute changes will not be deemed out of compliance.

32. Question: Section C – C.1.2.b: Projected Workload: Can the government please provide any historical data regarding the average number of last minute class changes per month? This can have a significant impact on staffing required to conduct these last minute changes.

Response: No historical data available.

33. Question: Section C – C.1.2.b: Projected Workload: "The projected workload of this contract is delineated either in the form of historical data or an estimated number of occurrences in each paragraph." Will the government please provide historical data for the number of roles per month for the last 12 months?

Response: Ranged from 576 to 1,049 scenarios per month.

34. Question: Section C – C.1.2.b: Projected Workload: "The projected workload of this contract is delineated either in the form of historical data or an estimated number of occurrences in each paragraph." Will the government please provide historical data for the number of airport shuttle runs to each airport for the last 12 months?

Response: Dependent on student population.

35. Question: Section C – C.1.2.b: Student Administration and Scheduling System (SASS):

Will the contractor be given direct access to the SASS system? In past experience, getting a new employee approved for access to SASS can take several months while an in-depth background investigation is performed. As SASS access is crucial to this contract functioning efficiently, will the government work with the Contractor to assure they can have access to SASS by the end of the phase-in period?

Response: The contractor will be provided access to SASS on a need to know basis.

36. Question: Section C – C.1.5.1: Office Space & Parking: What utilities will the Government be providing and what utilities are Contractors required to provide? Will phone lines, including local and long distance, fax lines and internet connectivity be provided? If not, will the Contractor be permitted to have these services connected? What is the preferred phone/internet provider at

FLETC?

Response: Utilities are provided by the Government. Local phone lines are Government provided. Contractor is allowed to have Internet and fax lines. Government has no preference.

37. Question: Section C – C.1.5.1: Office Space & Parking: Section states that approximately 1,600 square feet of office space will be provided for Project Management (location to be determined). Will the 1,600 square feet be in one location/building or will this be divided among several locations (several smaller office spaces in separate buildings)? This information is necessary in order for bidders to know how many phone lines and/or internet connections will be need to be priced.

Response: 1,600 square feet is for Project Management that includes several separate offices.

There will be contractor staff housed in approximately ten other offices/work stations.

38. Question: Section C – C.1.5.1: Office Space & Parking: Section states that parking on the FLETC is extremely limited, with Government staff and students having priority and that lack of sufficient parking does not relieve the Contractor from being fully staffed and available for the support required. Has this been an issue in the past? If so, are there other parking options available to employees?

Response: There was an issue but that has been resolved.

39. Question: Section C – C.1.5.2: Storage: Section states that the storage space being provided may not be adequate to meet the requirements of the contract. This is a multi-part question: (1) Has sufficient storage space been a problem in the past? (2) If storage space is inadequate, will the Government provide additional storage space to ensure operations are not negatively impacted?

(3) Are Contractors permitted to bring temporary storage containers (i.e. conex boxes) onto the Center for additional storage? (4) Does the incumbent currently provide any additional storage facilities?

Response: Storage space is adequate. Answer to (4) is no.

40. Question: Section C – C.1.6.b: Government Furnished Property (GFP): Section states that there are currently five (5) separate property lists associated with the Student Support Services contract. Section J, Attachment 23, Historical Data, states under section i. that there are six (6) categories of GFP and six (6) separate lists are provided under Section J, Attachment 2. Which is correct?

Response: Reference C.1.6.b.

41. Question: Section C – C.1.7: Contractor Furnished Property: Indicates Contractors must provide all collateral office furniture. Can the Government please provide what office furniture will be provided for contractor use in the office space provided?

Response: Reference C.1.7.

42. Question: Section C – C.2.1.2.e: Reducing Payment/Assessing Liquidated Damages: "… a written notice shall not be a prerequisite for reducing payment or assessing liquidated damages for non-performed service(s)." Is the intent of this statement that the Government will deduct from a contractor's invoice without discussion of the concern, without seeking the Contractor's explanation or potential extenuating circumstances, without issuance of a CDR, or provide an opportunity for timely correction? Have there been any payment reductions on the current contract? Have there been any liquidated damages assessed on the current contract?

Response: Reference Section E

43. Question: Section C – C.2.2.2: Schedules: Will the contractor have access to the government SASS system?

Response: See Question 35 Response

44. Question: Section C – C.2.3.1: Equipment, Tools and Cleaning Gear: Does the government provide any bench stock for weapons repairs?

Response: Weapons repair inventory will be transferred to the awardee.

45. Question: Section C – C.2.3.6: Trash Disposal: Who is responsible for bearing the cost of the disposal of any material, hazardous or universal waste generated on this contract?

Response: Reference C.2.3.6.c.

46. Question: Section C – C.3.2.a.3: Transportation: How many trips per month are estimated to the El Paso, TX airport?

Response: Approximately 2-4 times per week.

47. Question: Section C – Section C.3.2: Transportation: Will there ever be a need for a contractor employee to stay overnight on a trip that is 200 miles on-way (i.e., Albuquerque or El Paso)?

Response: Historically, no.

48. Question: Section C – C.3.2.a.2: Transportation: "These ad hoc trips may require same day response and can occur any day of the week, including federal holidays." If the government orders a trip with no advanced notice, how long does the contractor have to call in a driver and get them on the road?

Response: Immediately

49. Question: Section C – C.3.2.a.2: Transportation: "These ad hoc trips may require same day response and can occur any day of the week, including federal holidays." If a driver is called in with no notice and the round trip takes less than two hours, is there a two-hour minimum for calling in an employee?

50. Question: Section C – C.3.2.a.3: Transportation: "Provide transportation to El Paso, TX Monday thru Saturday (inclusive of Federal holidays designated as training days)." Is it correct that the contractor provides a regularly scheduled daily round trip service to El Paso Texas or does this mean the Contractor has to be prepared to provide such transportation if scheduled?

Response: Contractor has to be prepared to provide transportation if scheduled.

51. Question: Section C – C.3.2.c: Transportation: "Shall make ad hoc trips to off-center locations to accommodate the transportation and courier needs of FLETC." Can the Government please provide the historical data on the number of “ad hoc trips” to off-center locations that are made on an annual basis? If historical data is not available, we request that the Government provide an estimate of how many “ad-hoc tips” are made to off-center locations on an annual basis.

How many of these "pop-up" trips are scheduled with less than 24 hours notice?

Response: Approximately 25-35 per month. Dependent on student population.

52. Question: Section C – C.3.2.c: Transportation: "Shall make ad hoc trips to off-center locations to accommodate the transportation and courier needs of FLETC." Are these ad hoc trips limited to Artesia? What is the farthest distance an ad hoc trip may be scheduled to make?

Response: No, 200-250 miles one-way.

53. Question: Section C – C.3.2.d: Transportation: Can the Government please provide the historical data on the number of “ad hoc trips” to off-center locations that are made on an annual basis? If historical data is not available, we request that the Government provide an estimate of how many “ad-hoc tips” are made to off-center locations on an annual basis.

Response: See Question 51 Response.

54. Question: Section C – C.3.2.d: Transportation: Can the Government please provide the historical data on the number of driving tours provided on an annual basis? If historical data is not available, we request that the Government provide an estimate of how many driving tours can be expected per year.

Response: Approximately 8 per year.

55. Question: Section C – C.3.2.2: Recreation Outings: Are more than one driver required for trips that will exceed a total of 8 hours?

Response: Historically only one driver has been provided.

56. Question: Section C – C.3.2.2: Recreation Outings: Will overtime be reimbursed when the driver exceeds an 8 hour shift?

Response: This cost should be included in the XXX3A transportation CLIN.

57. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1: Motor Pool Operations: It is assumed that the vehicles that will be maintained and repaired are listed in Attachment 2, Inventory Listing Code 342. Is this a comprehensive list of all the vehicles to be maintained and repaired in the motor pool?

Additionally, the year of the vehicles is missing. Can the Government please also provide the year in addition to the make and model? This information is necessary in determining maintenance costs since newer vehicles will likely require less maintenance and fewer repairs than older vehicles.

Response: See Question 8.a. Response. FLETC year models vary from 2006 to 2013. They include Crown Vics, Impalas, Expeditions and Tahoes. Mileages vary from 1,945 to 156,887.

58. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1: Motor Pool Operations: Can the Government please provide the mileage driven per vehicle per year? Vehicle usage is necessary in determining and estimating maintenance and repair costs. This is a significant cost factor for which the incumbent would have an inordinate advantage should it not be provided to bidders. This information should be readily available from the incumbent monthly reports.

Response: No, mileages driven per year are not available. See Question 2 Response.

59. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1: Motor Pool Operations: Is there a current type of software or program used for motor pool operations?

60. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1.a. Note: Motor Pool Operations: "For example hoists; see Inventory listing in GFP in Sec. J Att. 2)" We could not find a hoist in any of the Sec. J. Att. 2 files. Is there a hoist in the automotive shop? Is the list of GFP otherwise a complete listing?

Response: Hoist is Government Furnished Property; however, is not included in the GFP listing because the value is below the $1,500 threshold.

61. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1.b.(16): Motor Pool Operations: "FLETC staff vehicles will be cleaned upon request." Please clarify what is meant by FLETC staff vehicles. We are assuming this does not refer to personal vehicles of FLETC staff, but rather that certain vehicles are designated for certain FLETC staff.

Response: FLETC Administrative vehicles

62. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1.b.(21): Motor Pool Operations: Section states that the Contractor is to generate a FLETC Purchase Requisition for replenishment tires and batteries from the private sector. It is presumed that since a FLETC Purchase Requisition is required that the Government will bear the costs of tire and battery replacements. Please confirm.

63. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1.b.(22): Motor Pool Operations: "Operate Government Wrecker" Q: Is a special license or training required to operate this piece of machinery? Who provides the initial training?

Response: It is the contractor’s responsibility to comply with New Mexico Motor Vehicles rules and regulations.

64. Question: Section C – C.3.3.1.b.(21): On/Off Center Repairs: It is unclear who is responsible for bearing the cost of the On and Off-Center Repairs. It is presumed that since a FLETC Purchase Requisition is required for both that the Government will bear these costs, but it is not clear. Can the Government please clarify who is responsible for bearing the costs of both the On-Center and Off-Center repairs?

Response: Reference C.3.3.1.a.

65. Question: Section C – C.3.4.a.(1): Driver Training: "The Government will attempt to provide two day advance notice, however, classes are canceled and/or added daily and the contractor is required to respond accordingly." Will the contractor be given appropriate time to plan for classes added daily that were not previously scheduled? Will overtime be reimbursed? Can the Government provide historical data regarding the average number of class changes added/canceled with less than two days notice?

Response: Yes. Overtime is reimbursed only if approved by the C.O. No historical data.

Reference Question 29 Response.

66. Question: Section C – C.3.4.a.(4): Driver Training: Section states that support includes repair/replacement of vehicles. Can you please clarify the intent of “replacement of vehicles”?

Are Contractors expected to purchase replacement vehicles? This could be a tremendous expense.

Under what conditions are vehicles required to be replaced?

Response: No, the contractor is expected to replace with another training vehicles.

67. Question: Section C – C.3.4.1.(1): Driver Training Range Master Services: Section states that broken and/or cracked Low Density Polyethylene “butcher block” material installed on the contact surface of P.I.T. bumpers will be replaced as necessary. Who is responsible for bearing the cost of this material? Historically, how often has this material been replaced?

Response: Reimbursable – no historical data.

68. Question: Section C – C.3.4.1.(1): Driver Training Range Master Services: Section states that water, drink and ice towels should be furnished as required. Later in this section it states that Contractors are to provide two 5 gallon drinking containers with cups (one with water & ice and one with sports drink & ice), but it does not mention anything about the ice towels. Can the Government please provide more information on this requirement?

Response: Reference C.3.6.4.(6)

69. Question: Section C – C.3.4.1.(2): Range Master Services: "Secure and inspect practical exercise areas daily when training is scheduled" Does Practical Exercise areas in this paragraph refer to the driving tracks? What specific areas does this refer to?

Response: Driver training ranges

70. Question: Section C – C.3.4.1.(6): Range Master Services: "Provide a full-time Range Master, possessing a valid driver's license for all classes in session (more than one (1) range master may be required at any given time." Can the Government please provide historical data for the number of times more than 1 range master is needed at a time?

Response: No historical data. It is not common to have more than three driver training ranges in use at one time.

71. Question: Section C – C.3.4.1.(7): Range Master Services: "A range master will meet the class and instructors at the parking lot prior to the beginning of class." In order for the Contractor to make an accurate assessment of staffing needs, will the government please provide the historical monthly number of classes that pertain to this requirement for the last 12 months?

Response: No historical data.