HSHQEC-14-R-00002_Amendment_04.pdf

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83) PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 DFR) 53.243

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1 8

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

04 04/23/2014

6. ISSUED BY CODE GI000 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

US Department of Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Office of Procurement Operations 701 Market Street, Suite 4200 Philadelphia, PA 19106 Attn: Lauren Walding, (215) 521-2279, lauren.walding@hq.dhs.gov

8. NAME AND ADD

RESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State, and ZIP Code)

( ) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

HSHQEC-14-R-00002

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

03/25/2014

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X Is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; of (c) By separate letter of telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

() A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO.

IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b)

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, Is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DECRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

See Pages 2-8

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type of print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

A. The purpose of this amendment is provide the following:

1. Answer questions submitted by industry.

2. Delete CLINs 0013, 1013, 2013, 3013, 4013 and 5013.

3. For clarification purposes Attachment 10 is the Extent of Participation by Small Disadvantaged

Business Concerns and Attachment 11 is the Non-Disclosure Agreement.

4. The correct address for CLINS 0011, 1011, 2011, 3011, 4011 and 5011 is 5971 Kingstowne

Village Pkwy, Alexandria, VA. 2450 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA is not included under this requirement.

5. The previous SF 1449 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the attached SF 1449.

6. The post exhibit is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the attached Post Exhibit.

NOTE: OFFERORS WANTING COPIES OF THE REVISED POST EXHIBIT SHALL E-MAIL LAUREN

WALDING AT LAUREN.WALDING@HQ.DHS.GOV AND THOMAS SCHRANK AT

THOMAS.SCHRANK@HQ.DHS.GOV DIRECTLY REQUESTING COPIES. OFFERORS WHO HAVE

ALREADY SUBMITTED A COMPLETED NON-DISCLOSURE FORM ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT

AN ADDITIONAL ONE FOR THE REVISED POST EXHIBIT ONLY, AN E-MAIL WILL SUFFICE.

8. Exhibit 8F is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the attached Exhibit 8F.

9. Amendment 01 paragraph X is hereby deleted and replaced with the following:

Please note that the table of contents is not exempt from counting towards the page limitations.

Completed past performance questionnaires shall not be submitted as part of an offeror’s proposal. Font smaller than specified in the solicitation will be acceptable for graphics and tables only if the font is legible to the Government. The Government is not responsible for any mistakes in evaluation due to its inability to read the provided text in the graphics/tables of the proposal.

The Government has no limitations on the use of headers or footers although the required font would be 11 pt. Include your representations and certifications as well as the SF1449 and signed amendments with your price proposal. If these documents are included in the technical proposal, they will count against the page limitations. Continuation pages for the Past Project forms do not count against page limitations.

10. SOW 6.7.3.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

PSOs standing post at a screener post as specified in the post exhibit shall be rotated every hour when more than one post is operational at that facility.

11. All references to NWDTP are hereby deleted and changed to WDTP.

12. Extend the due date for proposals until April 28, 2014 at 11:00AM EDT.

B. The following questions and answers are hereby provided for informational purposes only.

Note: Not all questions received were specifically answered in this amendment. If a question was deemed duplicative then it is not specifically addressed in this amendment.

Questions and Answers

1. Exhibit 8 F only lists one SUV however both supervisory posts (S1, S2) list covering multiple sites. Is there only one required vehicle and, if so, which post is it assigned, S1 or S2?

Answer: Per Exhibit 8F, there are two (2) SUVs total required which will be assigned to posts S-1 and S-2.

2. Exhibit 8E, page 91 of Exhibits identifies 2 SUV vehicles as required Contractor-Provided vehicles. What is the make/model of SUVs currently provided? Does the government have a preference as to the make/model of the SUVs?

Answer: Exhibit 8F, not 8E identifies the Government’s minimum requirements for contractor furnished vehicles. There is no vehicle make/ model preference.

3. Are there any specific vehicle requirements other than SUV (i.e. color, seating capacity, etc.)?

Answer: Exhibit 8F identifies the Government’s minimum requirements for contractor furnished vehicles (See paragraph A8 of this amendment)

4. Does the supervisory post (S1) cover NDC 5 (VA0880) as well since it is in the same general area as NDC 1, 2, 3, &4 or is the post exhibit correct?

Answer: As reflected in the revised Post Exhibit (see paragraph A6 of this amendment) S1 covers NDC5 also.

5. Can the Government please include a total hours somewhere on the Post Exhibit? The Offerors need it to ensure we are in balance.

Answer: The Government’s post requirements are specified in the Post Exhibit.

6. Several of the posts reference N/A. Please clarify that N/A is in fact Non X-Ray posts.

Answer: The “N/A” under the column “X-ray / Non X-ray” signifies that the post is not a screener post.

7. Building Number VA0841, both posts 1 and 2 indicate that they are screening posts. Please confirm that they are Non X-Ray posts.

Answer: Non-X-ray on the Post Exhibit signifies that the post is a screener post but not an X-ray screener post. See SOW section 6.7.4.

8. The Exhibit 1 – Post Exhibit shows Supervisory Posts S1 & S2 associated with Building VA0403. Post S1 indicates that it is dedicated to Buildings NDC 1, NDC 2, NDC 3, and NDC 4 while Post S2 is dedicated to “all other locations” excluding Buildings NDC 1, NDC 2, NDC 3, and NDC 4. Does “all other locations” include the remaining buildings in Springfield and those in Lorton, Alexandria, Chantilly and Falls Church? Is the contractor restricted to just two supervisors?

Answer: In reference to the locations that S1 and S2 cover, please see paragraph A6 of this amendment and the answer to question #4. Also, please note the following:

Per SOW 11.3.3 “The minimal level of supervision is specified on the Post Exhibit. If at any time after award, Contractor determines additional supervision beyond initial proposal is necessary to address performance issues, Contractor shall provide such additional supervision at no additional cost to Government.”

9. Since the supervisory post (S1) is listed under VA0403 on the post exhibit do you want the costs for this post under this buildings “Management Approach” or since this supervisory post covers NDC 1, 2, 3, & 4 should it be spread out over all these buildings? The same for S2, should this be priced under building VA0403 since it is listed there under the post exhibit or spread out over the buildings it covers?

Answer: Supervision (S1 and S2) costs shall be included with site VA0403.

10. CLIN 0013 is listed on the SF1449 for site VA0413; however, per the post exhibit there is no post assigned to this site. Should the price reflected here be the incremental cost for the S2 position to periodically check on this site or should there be no cost listed?

Answer: See paragraph A2 and the answer to question 9 of this Amendment.

11. Can you provide the building threat level assessment numbers?

Answer: FPS does not conduct “threat level assessments” only facility security assessments. This information is not necessary for an offeror to prepare a proposal.

12. Statement of Work Paragraph 14.5 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), subparagraph 14.5.3 provides, “Contractor shall follow OSHA standards for respiratory protection including Appendix D to 29 C.F.R. § 1910.134.

FPS will require Contractor to medically evaluate and clear contract PSOs for the use of respirators, at least every three years, in accordance with 29 CFR 1910.134. Contractor is responsible for employee fit testing at such time a public health authority declares the use of respirators to be mandatory.”

Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract No. 01, Letter M provides, “Please note that the current contract does have requirements for employee fit testing (SOW 14.5).”

Is the requirement for employee respirator fit testing in this RFP different from the employee respirator fit testing requirement in the current contract? Are incumbent PSOs with current respiratory protection clearances required to take a respiratory protection examination during transition because the respiratory protection standards have changed or are new?

Answer: The requirement for the fit testing in the RFP is identical to the current contract. Accordingly, incumbent PSOs are not required to take a respiratory protection examination during transition.

13. SOW Section 14 – Contractor-Provided Property: 14.4 Firearms, Ammunition, and Less-Than-Lethal Weapons, page 50 provides, “PSOs shall inspect firearm for serviceability prior too each tour of duty and must arm with three magazines or speed loaders, at full capacity, in a duty-ready manner (magazine in weapon/round in chamber).”

Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract No. 01, Letter Q provides, “With regard to questions concerning weapon storage, there is an area for weapons storage at VA0881 which is used for all the Springfield, VA locations. All other locations have areas designated for weapon storage at each location. Please note that clearing barrels, gun lockers, etc. (SOW 14.4.3) are contractor furnished.”

If weapons are stored on-site in a provided gun locker, there must be time allocated to each PSO for four primary purposes: 1) gearing-up; i.e. drawing the firearm from the location it is stored and loading the weapon, 2) traveling to the post from the location where the gear-up is conducted, 3) returning back to the location where the firearm must be stored following the conclusion of duty, and 4) gearing-down; i.e. making the firearm safe and storing it inside the weapons locker. What is the current practice regarding, and time allotted for, how PSOs gear-up and gear-down? What is the current practice regarding, and time allotted for, how PSOs travel to and from post?

Answer: The current practice in relation to guard mount is unknown. As no requirement exists in the CBA in relation to guard mount, offerors should consider pricing out guard mount in their proposal. The length of time for this requirement is at the contractor’s discretion based on their business acumen.

14. The SOW Table of Contents provides on page 3 of 56 the section titles “6.7.3 NWDTP Training” and “6.7.4 NWDTP Refresher Training”. Within the body of the SOW section 6.7.3 is entitled “Weapons Detection Training Program (WDTP)” and section 6.7.4 is “WDTP Refresher Training”. There are various references to both NWDTP and WDTP throughout these sections. Please confirm that the name and acronym are Weapons Detection Training Program (WDTP) or National Weapons Detection Training Program (NWDTP).

Answer: See paragraph A11 of this amendment.

15. SOW 13.5: HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Cards, SOW Exhibit 9E: Government Provided Property HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Card Employee Application Process. Amendment 1 - T.

PIV cards will be issued in Bren Mar, VA. Offerors shall price this requirement out (i.e. travel time, waiting in line, etc.) in their proposal as current PSOs at all sites do not have FPS issued PIV cards. It is estimated that it will take 20-30 minutes for a PSO to receive their PIV card once they are signed in at the Bren Mar facility (Alexandria, VA). Please note that the screening training (Exhibit 4G) is also currently conducted at this same facility. Can the Government provide how long it takes to wait in line, on average, until signing in at the Bren Mar facility?

Answer: It takes approximately 20-30mins for a PSO to receive their PIV card as indicated in Amendment 1.

PSOs will schedule their appointments on-line. Accordingly, wait times until signing in are typically nominal (< 5 minutes).

16. Is a repeater required for the radios listed on Exhibit 8E?

Answer: No.

17. To determine the Contractor Provided equipment, we need a list of GFE associated with the contract. Will the Government provide the GFE List of equipment prior to proposal submittal?

Answer: There is no GFE being provided under this requirement.

18. Exhibit 8E details the requirements for contractor provided communications equipment. It states that the Contractor shall apply for an FCC license and authorization to operate in frequencies specified by the Government.

Will the Government please specify the frequencies that are to be utilized as the cost for radio equipment will vary depending on the frequency?

Answer: Currently, no frequencies are needed. If a frequency is needed the Government will specify and the vendor will incur all costs.

19. It may be necessary for the contractor to have a dedicated phone, fax, or internet line in order to conduct company business. Will the government provide a phone/ fax line or internet service in the Government provided office space? If not Government provided, will the Government allow the contractor to install a phone/fax line and procure internet service at the Government facility?

Answer: The current stakeholder does allow the use of internet, telephone and fax line for vendor use within government space but reserves the right to deny that usage at any time. The Government will not pay for the installation or operation of any of these features.

20. Exhibit 8E states that both Radios and Cellular Phones are required under this contract. Will the Government please confirm that BOTH radio and cell phones are required? Would push-to-talk cell phones meet the requirements of both Radio and Cell Phones?

Answer: Radios (and cell phones) are required at the Boston Boulevard locations. The remaining locations utilize cell phones. Push-to-talk cell phones do not meet the requirements of both radio and cell phones.

21. Exhibit 8E, page 91 of Exhibits identifies 24 cellular telephones, chargers, and holders as required Contractor-Provided Communication Equipment. What is the make/model of cellular telephones currently provided? Does the government have a preference as to the make/model of the cellular telephone?

Answer: The make/model of the cellular telephones is not known. The Government does not have a preference as to the make and model of the cellular telephone.

22. Exhibit 8E, page 91 of Exhibits identifies 15 portable radios, chargers, and carrying cases as required Contractor-Provided Communication Equipment. What is the make/model of radios currently provided? Does the government have a preference as to the make/model of the radios?

Answer: The make/model of the radios is not known. The Government does not have a preference as to the make and model of the radios.

23. Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract No. 01, Letter R provides, “With regard to questions concerning space for supervisors or other contractor personnel (i.e., contract manager) at these locations, there is space provided by the tenant at the main complex (VA0881). Please note that copiers, fax machines, computers, etc., would need to be provided by the offeror.” Will the Government provide office furniture for the office space at the main complex in Virginia?

Answer: The current stakeholder does provide office furniture for the office space at the main complex (VA0881) in Virginia for vendor use within government space but reserves the right to deny that usage at any time.

24. SOW 14.3; page 49. Are there any additional equipment requirements for vehicles (i.e. First aid kit; spot lights; etc.)

Answer: The Government’s minimum requirements for vehicles are specified in exhibit 8F as amended (see paragraph A8 of this amendment).

25. Exhibit 9B indicates that the Government does not intend to provide any radio communication equipment on this contract. To verify, is FPS going to provide any FPS radios on this contract?

Answer: FPS will not provide any communication equipment for this contract.

26. Exhibit 8E indicates that the contractor is to provide 15 4 Watt hand held radios and one base station. Are these radios intended for communication between contractor PSOs or are they required to be able to communicate with FPS? Where is it intended that the base station be located? Is the base station intended for communication only within the building it is located in or is it intended to communicate with all PSOs and Supervisors at all 13 facilities?

Answer: Radios are only utilized at the Boston Boulevard locations for communication between contractor security personnel. Also, see answer to question #20.

27. On Exhibit 8C the 9 MM firearm in checked indicating that it is the required firearm for this contract. Is that the intent, or may a contractor select a different firearm (i.e. .40 cal) for use on this contract with the understanding that transition training would be required?

Answer: The 9mm firearm is required.

28. In the information provided as part of Amendment 1 reference is made to designated areas for weapon storage at the government facilities and SOW Section 14.4.3 is cited; however, this language does not indicate that on-site weapon storage is mandatory. Is on-site weapon and ammo storage mandatory on this contract?

Answer: Yes, on-site weapons and ammo storage is mandatory.

29. SOW 14.4.3 - Contractor shall provide applicable accessories such as clearing barrels, trigger locks, gun lockers, cleaning products, etc. Amendment 1 - Q. With regard to questions concerning weapon storage, there is an area for weapons storage at VA0881 which is used for all the Springfield, VA locations. All other locations have areas designated for weapon storage at each location. Please note that clearing barrels, gun lockers, etc. (SOW 14.4.3) are contractor furnished.

Can the Government specify the number of clearing barrels and gun lockers needed?

Answer: The Government requires clearing barrels and safes (gun lockers) in all sites that have weapons storage. Currently, there are clearing barrels and safes in 8 of the sites. Please also see paragraph Q of Amendment 01.

30. SOW Exhibit 9B: Government-Provided Supplementary Equipment. What is the quantity that the Government will be providing of the equipment items listed in the table under section 3 Supplementary Equipment Requirements?

Answer: The Government will not be providing any supplementary equipment.

31. SOW Exhibit 9C: Government-Provided Personal Protective Equipment. What is the quantity, if any, which the Government will be providing of the equipment items, listed in the table under section 3 Supplementary Equipment Requirements?

Answer: The Government will not be providing any supplementary equipment.

32. References:

a. Amendment 1, pg.3 Item X states “Please note Table of Contents, cover page etc. are NOT exempt from page limitations.”

b. RFP pg. 53, Proposal Submission Requirements #3, Page limitation states “ excluding the cover page and past performance forms, and questionnaires”.

If Amendment 1 takes precedence, the past performance forms are two pages without population, these forms could result in exceeding the 12 page limitation. Would the Government consider applying the original RFP instructions excluding the cover page, table of contents, and past performance forms from the page count rather than the amendment 1 instructions including them in page count?

Answer: Please see paragraph A9 of this amendment.

33. References:

a. Original RFP – Proposal Submission Requirements, pg. 53, Item 1 states “Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items – When responding to this RFP the Contractor must use the Standard Form 1449 as a cover page to the proposal.”

b. Attachment 8 Package Two Submission Requirements Summary Item 1 under Price Proposal lists SF 1449.

There is no mention of the SF1449 as the cover page to either Package 1 or Package 2 as a submittal requirement in Attachment 8. Which instructions take precedence? It clearly states the completed SF 1449 is included in the Price Package, however it is unclear what portion of the SF 1449 should appear as the cover page for Package 1 and Package 2. Please clarify the cover page content for both package 1 and package 2.

Answer: Per page 52 of the RFP, “Proposals shall be comprised of TWO (2) separate sealed envelopes. The first envelope shall contain five (5) copies of the technical (non-price) submission. The second envelope shall contain the original and one copy of the pricing submission and all other documents required by the solicitation (e.g. SF 1449, Pricing Schedule, Price Element Breakdown, Disclosures, Representation & Certifications, Subcontracting Plan (if applicable), etc.). Both of these envelopes should then be sealed in a third envelope that clearly identifies the RFP for which it is being submitted.”

34. References:

a. Technical Performance Pg. 55, 1a and Attachment 8 number 1 state a “MAXIMUM of 3 contracts for evaluation for the prime, Note 1 states a “maximum of 3 contracts for subcontractors in total”

b. Pre-proposal conference it was indicated that each subcontractor had to present 3 each past performance Please clarify that the RFP and attachment take precedence over the pre-proposal conference.

Please confirm the number of past performance contracts required for the PRIME, is up to maximum of 3 (inferring there can be less than 3) Please clarify the total number required by subcontractors, total up to a maximum of 3 for all subcontractors or up to a maximum of 3 for each subcontractor.

Answer: Per page 55-56 of the RFP, “Where a teaming arrangement (as defined at FAR Subpart 9.6) is proposed, an additional maximum of up to three (3) projects for partner(s)/subcontractor(s) shall be submitted. Thus a maximum of no more than six (6) projects (3 for the prime and 3 for the subs or other partners) shall be submitted in total.”

35. Reference: RFP Pg 51, Directions for Proposal Submittal

May we hand carry the delivery of the proposal, and if so, is the address for delivery the same as listed on page 51 of the RFP?

Answer: Yes, you may hand deliver the proposal to the address listed on page 51 of the RFP.

36. Will an introductory letter/Executive Summary count against the page limitations?

Answer: Yes.

37. Based on amendment 1, the table of contents is included in the page limitations. Does FPS require the inclusion of a table of contents?

Answer: No, FPS does not require the inclusion of a table of contents. All requirements of the proposals are specified in the RFP.

38. Exhibit 4A contractor’s Training Schedule and Plan. Please clarify if this is the required training or illustration as to what the contractors plan should look like upon submission?

Answer: Exhibit 4A, Contractor’s Training Schedule and Plan is the format that should be used for the Contractor’s Training Plan. The required training is listed on Exhibit 4B.

39. Reference: RFP page 53; Proposal Submission Requirements, Item 1 Contractor must use Standard Form 1449 as a cover page top the proposal. Will the Government please clarify that Standard Form 1449, which includes price, should be the cover for the Price Proposal only not the Technical Proposal?

Answer: See answer to question 33.

40. Reference: RFP page 53, Proposal Submission Requirements, Item 3. Also, reference Amendment 01, Item X.

RFP states “”Excluding the cover page and past performance forms and questionnaires, the technical proposal is limited to twelve pages…” Amendment 01, Item X, states “…TOC, cover pages, etc,, are not exempt from page limitations.” Will the Government please clarify that the cover page and past performance forms are the only items excluded from the 12 page limit for the Technical Proposal?

Answer: Per page 52 of the RFP, “ Page Limitation - Excluding the cover page and past performance forms and questionnaires, the technical proposal (covering all non-price factors) is limited to twelve (12) pages in at least 11pt. font and 1” margins. Pages in excess of this limitation will not be evaluated.” Also, please see paragraph A9 of this amendment.

41. Is it preferred by and/or acceptable to the government to exclude relevant past performance information from the body of the technical proposal, only using documents that don’t count against page count to discuss past performance, i.e., Past Project Form RFP Attachment 3?

Answer: The solicitation is clear on its face.

42. Should the Socio Economic Factor be discussed at all in the body of the technical or should this factor only be addressed in RFP Attachment 10 “Extent of Participation by Small Disadvantaged business Concerns?

Answer: Per the RFP : All business concerns (to include small businesses) shall address the extent of participation of small disadvantaged business concerns (SDB) in performance of this contract. The offeror must provide with its offer their SDB participation targets expressed as dollars and percentages of the total contract price; a total target for SDB participation by the contractor, including joint venture partners, and team members; and a total target for SDB participation by subcontractors. To this end, offerors shall complete Attachment 10 “Extent of Participation by Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns, and submit it in Package #2; All Non-Technical Documents (refer to the Proposal Submission Requirements Summary in Attachment 8).

43. Would the government prefer to receive the printed proposals spiral bound with plastic combs or clipped with binder clips or in some other fashion?

Answer: The Government has no preference, as long as the proposal meets the requirements specified within the RFP.

44. Attachment 8 Proposal Checklist for Offerors second page “Socio Economic Factor” states:

1. Complete and return Attachment 11, Extent of Participation by Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

2. Large business concerns shall address Prime Contractor Participation in the DHS Mentor Protégé Program by checking the appropriate box on Attachment 11.

Attachment 10 is the Extent of Participation by Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns and Attachment 11 is the non-disclosure agreement.

Please clarify which attachment is to be submitted and used as referenced in attachment 8.

Answer: Attachment 8 should read as follows:

“1. Complete and return Attachment 10, Extent of Participation by Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns.

2. Large business concerns shall address Prime Contractor Participation in the DHS Mentor Protégé Program by checking the appropriate box on Attachment 10.”

45. Please clarify the notice of changes on FBO for April 1, 2014. What specific items are in this notice and what are the changes?

Answer: The change made on April 1, 2014 in FBO was to correct the typo in the title of this requirement.

46. Training is specified in Exhibit 4. Will the Government please clarify if training/classrooms will be available for Contractor use during the required Contractor Provided Training Sessions?

Answer: No, the Contractor must provide its own classrooms for contractor provided training.

47. Are all sites in this solicitation covered by the CBA?

Answer: Yes, all buildings under this requirement are covered by the CBA specified in the RFP.

48. CBA-2014-6447 does not provide a uniform maintenance rate to be paid to PSOs to upkeep uniforms. Does the incumbent currently offer uniform maintenance to officers?

Answer: Unknown, the Government is not able to provide any interpretations of the CBA as the Government is not a party to the CBA. Also, see paragraph G of Amendment 01.

49. If the one hour rotation does apply to x-ray and non X-ray screener posts, is it to be assumed by all offerors that the one hour rotation requirement is waived during nights and weekends for standalone posts?

Answer: Please see paragraph A10 of this amendment.