QA SF 30.doc

SF 30 Continuation Sheet

Question 1:

Are there designated parking spaces for the officers at each site? If so is there a cost for parking?

Answer 1:

No, for most of the sites public parking is the only parking that is available.

Question 2:

Can you provide the threat level designation for each building?

Answer 2:

DC0345- Level 2, DC0506 - Level 3, DC1222- Level 2, DC1117 - Level 4, DC1152-Level 3, DC0060- Level 2, DC0426- Level 2 Questions 3:

Exhibit 8A Contractor Provided Uniform Items does not list required quantities. Can you please specify?

Answer 3:

Please see attached updated versions of Statement of Work Exhibits: 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, 8F, 9A, 9B, 9C, and 9D to show quantities needed. See section C.

Question 4:

Exhibit 8E Contractor Provided Communication Equipment does not indicate whether officers are to carry cellular phones or radios. Can you please specify?

Answer 4:

Officers are to carry cell phones and the updated 8E exhibit describes the quantities needed. See section C (Attachment 1).

Question 5:

CBA-2010-3622 between DTM Corporation and USPOA is effective through 09/30/2011. Please indicate if there is an amendment to the CBA which is current and if yes, please provide the amended CBA?

Answer 5:

The correct CBA number is 2010-3632 and the wages and fringes benefit detailed in the CBA are effective through October 1, 2012.

Question 6:

Please inform who the incumbent contractor is at Building #DC0426 at address 1401 H Street NW.

Answer 6:

The incumbent contractor for Building DC0426 is Coastal International Security.

Question 7:

Do all of the sites under this contract have magnetometers and X-Ray screening? If not, please specify the sites that require magnetometers and X-Ray screening?

Answer 7:

Not all sites require magnetometers and X-ray screening. The following sites require magnetometer and X-ray screening: DC0506, DC1117, DC1152, and DC0426.

Question 8:

On the Post Exhibit for Post 6 at the Vanguard Building 1111 20th Street, it lists the performance days as “SS”. Can you confirm that this just represents Saturday and Sunday versus Sunday through Saturday?

Answer 8:

SS is for Saturday and Sunday

Question 9:

Are all CBA’s current?

Answer 9:

Yes.

Question 10:

Should all bidders plan that Supervisors be DC SPO to carry weapon to multiple locations in execution of duties?

Answer 10:

The RFP does not require that any PSO, including supervisors, be SPOs.

Question 11:

In Section E (Solicitation Provisions), Sub-Section E-2 (Instructions to Offerors), the RFP states that the technical proposal is limited to twenty (15) pages.” Please clarify if the page limit is 15 or 20 pages?

Answer 11:

In Section E, Sub-section E-2, page 45, section 3 of the RFP is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following language, “Page Limitation - Excluding the cover page and past performance forms and questionnaires, the technical proposal (covering all non-price factors) is limited to fifteen (15) pages in at least 11pt. font and 1” margins. Pages in excess of this limitation will not be evaluated. See section C.

Question 12:

Contract is listed as IDIQ. Please clarify will all buildings be awarded and full performance will start on 1 Oct 12?

Answer 12:

Award will be made for all of the buildings identified in the solicitation and currently performance is projected to start on October 1, 2012.

Question 13:

Relief: For posts that do not require relief, please affirm that the contractor is not required to provide a replacement personnel for meal breaks and restrooms breaks. In other words, a PSO standing post at a post that does not require relief can self relieve and the post may be open for the period the PSO is on a break?

Answer 13:

Open posts are prohibited. The posts indicated as not needing relief are self-relieving. For sites where there are multiple self-relieving posts assigned in the same area, all of the officers should not go on break at the same time. Also, these officers should take breaks during low-activity time periods. There should be some way of contacting them for emergencies when they are on break.

Question 14:

Will the table of contents (TOC) be counted towards the page limitation?

Questions 14:

No.

Questions 15:

Is formal guard mount for the purpose of pass down, gear-up/down required at any location on this contract?

Answer 15:

The solicitation is clear on its face. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.

Question 16:

9.21.4 requires PSO’s to check in within 10 minutes prior to post start time. Are PSO’s eligible to be paid for the 10 minute period?

Answer 16:

No.

Question 17:

Management approach: Supervision, what is the current Supervisor to PSO ratio on the contract?

Answer 17:

The solicitation is clear on its face. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.

Question 18:

Are there any re-occurring performance issues with current contractor?

Answer 18:

The solicitation is clear on its face. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.

Question 19:

Are all current PSO’s qualified to stand post?

Answer 19:

Current PSOs are qualified to stand post in accordance with current contractual requirements. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.

Question 20:

Are the current incumbent qualified to submit a bid on this contract?

Answer 20:

The solicitation is clear on its face. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.

Question 21:

Who is the current provider and how long have they had the contract?

Answer 21:

The solicitation is clear on its face. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.

Question 22:

Is there a Proposal (bid) bond requirement? If so, what is the amount?

Answer 22:

No

Question 23:

Is there a performance bond requirement? If so, what is the amount?

Answer 23:

No

Question 24:

Are all PSOs who have been recently hired by the incumbent(s) required to qualify under the current contract requirements, i.e. (medical, firearms, etc.), or are newly hired PSOs required to qualify under the new standards presented in this solicitation? Recently hired to mean within the last six months to award of contract?

Answer 24:

The solicitation is clear on its face. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.

Question 25:

Could we have the current CBA prevailing wage rate for this solicitation?

Answer 25:

CBAs 2009-3010 Rev 1, 2010-3632, 2005-3861 Rev 3, 2010-3840, and Prevailing WD 2005-3103 Rev 11 have been provided with the RFP.

Question 26:

Paragraph 9.21: Is PTS active and utilized?

Answer 26:

PTS is currently not operational.

Question 27:

Paragraph 13.5: PIV cards, is the contractor required to reimburse employees for travel, per diem, wages if required to travel to get this card?

Answer 27:

As described in the SOW, PIV cards are required for each protective security guard working on the contract and the contractor is responsible for the cost of the PIV cards and should factor any such costs into its price proposal. See section C (Attachment 2) for a list of PIV centers that process the PIV cards (which are only good for three years); therefore, the guards will probably have to be issued two (2) PIV cards during a 5 year contract. See section C.

Question 28:

Does this contract require a secret clearance?

Answer 28:

No

Question 29:

Does this contract require a top secret clearance?

Answer 29:

No Question 30:

Will the government provide any office space, furniture, or office equipment any contract management and administration of this contract?

Answer 30:

No. Some tenant agencies may provide space and equipment for use but it is not required and they could stop providing the items.

Question 30:

Where are the locations where PIV cards are produced and issued?

Answer 31:

See attached Section C (Attachment 2) for PIV Card processing locations Question 31:

Where physically do the officers inspect their weapons prior to assuming their post?

Answer 31:

They can inspect weapons in the same area that the weapons are stored in the facility

Question 32:

Are any patrol vehicles required?

Answer 32:

No.

Question 33:

What form of communication equipment is required at each post in this contract?

Answer 33:

The contractor should a least provide cell phones for each post Question 34:

Do incumbent PSO’s currently have PIV cards or will this be the responsibility of the new contractor?

Answer 34:

Most do not have current PIV cards

Question 35:

Pre-Employment Drug Screening: Does this refer to the initial pre-employment drug screening required when PSO was first hired on the contract or does it refer to pre-employment for each successor contractor as the contract changes vendors?

Answer 35:

It is the initial drug screening when the employee was first hired on the contract.

Question 36:

Firearms Training: Does section 6.6.5.2 apply to Initial Firearm Training for new hire (40 hour basic) or to incumbent PSO’s during semi-annual firearms qualifications?

Answer 36:

New hires.

Question 37

10. Paragraph 14.4 Are weapons safes authorized on site?

Answer 37 Yes.

Question 38:

Are hazard materials involved in this contract?

Answer 38:

Hazardous materials are not typically involved in this contract. The handling of hazmat materials is not part of their duties. However, it is possible officers may come across hazmat items that are intended for use as weapons against the facility. Also, cleaning chemicals or chemicals typically used in offices may be present in the facilities. Additionally, it is possible that PSOs may come into contact with blood or other fluids in connection with the administration of any first aid. Any incidents involving Hazmat material should be rare.

Question 39:

Are any telephone (hard wire) available at any of the guard post(s) outlined in the RFP that the officers can use to call into an automated timekeeping company timekeeping system?

Answer 39:

The automated timekeeping system is still under development. Many of the posts have hard wired phones, as provided by the tenant agency. However, some posts may not have immediate access to hard wired phones.

Question 40:

Will the 9mm handgun require all incumbent PSOs to attend platform change (8 hours) training?

Answer 40:

Yes

Question 41:

Will the incumbent PSOs have to re-attend FPS orientation under the new contract?

Answer 41:

No, provided that they can provide documentation that orientation was completed.

Question 42:

Paragraph 14.4. are clearing barrels to be provided on site?

Answer 42:

Clearing barrels shall be provided by the contractor

Question 43:

Are there any differences between the Basic Training Course completed by the incumbent guard force under the current contract and the Basic Training Course required for the new contract?

Answer 43:

No, they are the same.

Question 44:

Is there any difference between the Initial Weapons Training and Qualification Course in the current contract and the Initial Weapons Training Course in the new contract?

Answer 44:

No.

Question 45:

Is there any difference in the written exam between the current contract and the new contract?

Answer 45:

No.

Question 46:

Is there any difference in the Government Provided Orientation Training in the current contract and the Government Provided Training required in the new contract?

Answer 46:

No.

Question 47:

On page 53 of the solicitation it states that a Lead PSO does not constitute a supervisor. So does that mean that the guards can not function as Onsite Supervisors or supervisors at all? Then if a guard is a supervisor they must carry the title supervisor?

Answer 47:

The solicitation is clear on its face. Supervisory duties cannot be performed concurrently with other duties. Offerors should note that the instant requirements are different from the requirements of the predecessor contracts. Offerors are required to comply with all requirements set forth in this instant solicitation.