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Attached to: Airport Security Screening Services at Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Solicitation number: HSTS05-14-R-SPP004
Issued by: Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration

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Amendment_00005.pdf	PDF	Feb 28, 2014
HSTS05-14-R-SPP004_v1.4.pdf	PDF	Feb 27, 2014
Amendment_00004.pdf	PDF	Feb 27, 2014
Price_Attachment_v1.4.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Feb 27, 2014
Amendment_3_Clarifications.pdf	PDF	Feb 25, 2014
Amendment_1_Clarifications.pdf	PDF	Feb 25, 2014
Summary_of_Updates_and_Requirements_Changes.pdf	PDF	Feb 25, 2014
Price_Attachment_v1.3.xlsx	XLSX spreadsheet	Feb 25, 2014
Amendment_00003_signed.pdf	PDF	Feb 25, 2014
HSTS05-14-R-SPP004_v1_3.pdf	PDF	Feb 25, 2014
HSTS05-14-R-SPP004_00002.pdf	PDF	Feb 21, 2014
Amendment_00001.pdf	PDF	Feb 12, 2014
HSTS05-14-R-SPP004_v1.1.pdf	PDF	Feb 12, 2014
HSTS05-14-R-SPP004_Cover_Page.pdf	PDF	Jan 10, 2014
Guidance_for_receiving_SSI_materials.pdf	PDF	Jan 10, 2014
Wage_Determination.pdf	PDF	Jan 10, 2014
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Number	Solicitation Number	RFP Section	RFP Paragraph	RFP Page Number	RFP Topic	RFP Question	Answers
1	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	L.7 Proposal Submission Requirements, Volume II Price/Cost Proposal	5. Subcontracting Plan	150	Subcontracting Plan	1. The RFP states, "The Government anticipates an overall Small Business goal of 45 percent of total subcontracting dollars." To be consistent with TSA Small Business Subcontracting Goals, shouldn’t that read: "The Government anticipates an overall Small Business goal of 45 percent of total contracting dollars."?

As written, this allows Large Business primes to subcontract any portion to another Large Business subcontractor - as long as the subcontracted Large Business gives 45% of its share to Small Business in order to meet Small Business Goals.	The 45% small business goal represents 45% of the total subcontracting dollars. These goals and policies are developed by TSA's Small Business Office.
	2	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	B.1	Footnote below Option Year 4 table	11	Pricing	Because a month of screening is more costly than a month of transition, if a Contractor proposes to complete transition in fewer than three months, the Contractor's bid will cost more than a competitor's bid, all else being equal. How will TSA evaluate a Base Year price that is higher solely due to a one- or two-month transition compared to a Base Year price based on a three-month transition?	All vendors must propose a Transition Period of 90 calendar days. This is due to the fact this is a new airport in the SPP program, and there is no incumbent. The RFP has been updated to reflect this change.
	3	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C.1.1	Second paragraph below bulleted list	13	Behavioral Detection Officers	Since the RFP does not require the Contractor to provide BDOs, who will provide the BDOs referenced in the sentence, "The Contractor shall perform security activities in accordination with Behavioral Detection Officers (BDOs) as deemed necessary by the TSA."?	This sentence refers to Federal BDOs who may be working in the airport. Please see Attachment J.6.1 indicating BDOs are not a requirement of this contract.
	4	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H.6	ATSA Comparison wage rate table	86	Wage Determination for Screeners	In the aforementioned table, the RFP identifies the applicable TSA fringe for TSO, LTSO, and STSOs as 55.55%, 54.26%, and 52.40%, respectively. However, in the 4th bullet of the "Wage Determination for Screener" section, the RFP states "TSA Fringe rate for SPP is 54.94% for TSOs, 54.02% for LTSOs, and 52.19% for STSOs." Will the TSA please clarify which set of rates should be used?	The TSA fringe rate for SFB are as follows: 55.55% for TSOs, 54.26% for LTSOs and 52.40% for TSOs. The RFP has been updated to reflect this.
	5	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H.6	ATSA Comparison wage rate table	86	Wage Determination for Screeners	In the ATSA comparison wage rate table, Minimum Annual Pay rates of $25,773 for TSOs, $33,963 for LTSOs, and $39,752 for STSOs do not match the minimum values provided on the TSA's website for salary bands D, F, and G, which are $25,518, $33,627, and $39,358, respectively. Will the TSA please clarify as to which set of rates is correct?	Offerors shall use the information in the solicitation.
	6	HSTS05-11-R-SPP004	J.9	1	199	Pricing Templates	In the Price_Attachment file, the Additional Operational Requirements CLINs (0003, 1003, 2003, 3003 & 4003) are not calculated in the totals. Should they be included in the totals?	The referenced CLINS must be calculated to determine a Total Contract Value at award. These CLINS are NOT included in the evaluation of Factor 1. See attachment J.9 Section B CLINS in Pricing Attachment.
	7	HSTS05-11-R-SPP004	H.6	5 & 8	86	Wage Determination for Screeners	The TSA SPP Fringe is listed as 54.94% for TSOs, 54.02% for LTSOs and 52.19% for STSOs in paragraph 5, and in the chart below that pragraph it shows 55.55%, for TSOs, 54.26% for LTSOs and 52.40% for STSOs. Please clarify which fringe rate is correct.	See question 4
	8	HSTS05-11-R-SPP004	M.4	1	159	Evaluation Methodology: FACTOR 1	Are the Additional Operational Requirements CLINs (0003, 1003, 2003, 3003 & 4003) factored into the Federal Cost Estimate?	No. See Section M.4 (page 159)
	9	HSTS05-11-R-SPP004	J.6	J.6.1	188,189	Operational Layout-SFB	The RFP states that there are four lanes at Checkpoint Bravo 2 and three lanes at Bravo 1, how many lanes if any does TSA require to be dedicated to Expedited Screening?	All lanes will accept expedited screening. One lane at each checkpoint is dedicated to expedited screening.
	10	HSTS05-11-R-SPP004	J.6	J.6.1	188,189	Operational Layout-SFB	If there are lanes dedicated to Expedited Screening, is the screening equipment at those lanes equipped with the necessary equipment (i.e. X-Ray) to accommodate the requirements or will single lane Expedited Screening procedures be utilized?	TSA will provide the screening equipment needed to execute the required screening.
	11	HSTS05-11-R-SPP004	J.6	J.6.1	189	Operational Layout-SFB	Is there a requirment to staff a Federal Inspection Station at Checkpoint Bravo 1 for the screening of inbound International flights?	No.
	12	HSTS05-11-R-SPP004	J.6	J.6.1	188,189	Operational Layout-SFB	What type of ETDs are utilized at SFB?	See. J.6.1. More detailed information pertaining to screening equipment types and parameters will be provided after award.
	13	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section C	C1.1	13	Scope	The Scope of Work states, "The Contractor shall perform security activities in coordination with Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) as deemed necessary by the TSA." Will BDOs be utilized by TSA at this airport?	This sentence refers to Federal BDOs who may be working in the airport. Please see Attachment J.6.1 (page 191) stating BDOs are not a requirement of this contract.
	14	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section J	J.6	191	Productive Hours - SFB	What is the current FTE for screening hours at SFB?	It is the Offeror's responsibility to propose staffing according their operational screening approach.
	15	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section F	F.4	72	Scheduling Plan	Please define what constitutes "major changes to airport design, airline flight schedules and other event that significantly impact screening workforce management."	The purpose of this sentence is to ensure that the contractor understands that ALL screening services at the airport are within scope of the contract. If there are significant changes then they could be incorporated after a negotiated modification has been completed.
	16	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section F	F.4	59	Uniform Badge & Insignia Design	The RFP states the contractor shall submit proposed designs for the "badge or patch." Please state whether the use of a badge is a requirement of the contract.	The use of a badge is a requirement. See Section C.4.10 (page 37).
	17	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section J	J.3.3	175	SPP Security Training Instructor Requirements	How many STIs or ATIs are currently working at SFB?	There is one assigned STI as SFB. There are no assigned ATIs. See #127
	18	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section J	J.6.1	192	Estimated Consumable List	Screening consumables are estimated at $63,000. Was that annual cost factored into the Federal Cost Estimate for this solicitation? Will the cost of consumables be a reimbursable cost?	The estimated cost of consumables is revised to $96,000. ($8,000 per month). The federal cost estimate takes into account factors relevant to this solicitation. Consumables are not reimbursable on a cost basis under the contract.
	19	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section B	B.1	9	Pricing Table	Item "Optional 0003" is estimated and states "this CLIN maybe cost reimbursable". Is this figure reflected in the Federal Cost Estimate?	See question 8
	20	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section J	J.8.2	197	Definitions	Will the government pay an award fee based on Contractor performance?	There will be no award fee for this requirement.
	21	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	L.5	D	142	Cover Page	Does the cover page count toward the specified page limit of the technical volume?	No
	22	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	L.5	I	142	Page Limits	May Offerors provide charts/graphical representations to support Factor 2 Operational Screening scheduling as an Appendix that is not page counted?	Yes, the RFP has been updated to reflect this specific exemption of page limits.
	23	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	L.11	A	154	Electronic Submission of Proposals	Paragraph A states that electronic submissions must be e-mailed to Both of the following e-mail addresses; however, three e-mail addresses are listed. Will the Government please confirm that electronic submissions will be emailed to Ian Somppi, Marlene Kratz, and the SPP program?	Yes please submit all proposals to all three email addresses provided. The RFP has been updated to reflect this.
	24	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	L.11	E	156	Format for printing on 8 1/2 x 11	Paragraph E states that the Government will check all files and ensure the information is formatted for printing on 8 1/2" X 11" paper. However, L.5, paragraph G. states that Gantt charts may be provided on 11" X 17" paper. Will the Government please confirm that Gantt charts can be formatted to print on 11" X 17" paper?	Displaying the Gantt chart on 11x17 inch paper is acceptable and preferable for ease of evaluation.
	25	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.3.3	26	Full Operational Capability	Paragraph C.3.3 states, "following Transition, the Contractor may need to conduct logistical and administrative activities associated with the transfer and formal hiring of any existing screening workforce." Will the Government please confirm that the Contractor may begin recruiting the existing screening workforce and hiring-related activities during the Transition Period as long as it does not interfere with security screening operations?	Contractor may begin recruiting the existing screening workforce and hiring-related activities during the Transition Period to the extent it does not interfere with security screening operations.
	26	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.6	J.6.1	189-190	Government Furnished or Joint-Use Facilities	Is employee parking available at SFB? Are the Contractor or its employees required to pay for parking? If so, what is the monthly rate?	TSA has a designated employee parking lot and a set rate. This arrangement is by contract with the entity responsible for management airport parking. Any parking arrangements with the airport are the purview of the Offeror / Contractor.
	27	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.2.1	16	Security Screening	Are exit lanes staffed or locked between the hours of 2300 an 0430? If staffed, are the exit lanes monitored by Law Enforcement Officers or Security Screeners? If locked, who controls the key or means of access?	The Airport assumes staffing and control of the exit lane outside of hours for which TSA staffs (and the successful awardee will staff) the lane. Note: The timeframe listed in this question is strictly that presented by the asking vendor and not corroborated by TSA.
	28	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.2.1	16	Security Screening	Are screeners required to staff exit lanes until the last arrival?	The Contractor shall staff the lane upon opening of the checkpoint until 30 minutes after the last departure, including the possibility for unplanned flight changes. The productive hours in J.6 include TSA’s exit lane staffing.
	29	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	Compensation and Other Benefits	Will a seniority list be provided in order to estimate and accurately price vacation time accrual rates in accordance with the Service Contract Act?	TSA cannot provide a listing of seniority of the workforce at the airport at this time. The successful Offeror will be provided with a list of the affected workforce after award, per FAR 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment.
	30	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.2.1	13	Behavioral Detection Officers (BDO)	Is the BDO function included in this SOW for Offerors to include in their staffing plan?	Any BDOs will be Federal Employees and are not a part of this contract. Please see Attachment J.6.1 stating BDOs are not a requirement of this contract.
	31	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.4.8	35	GFE list after award	Will the government please provide a GFE list to interested bidders prior to submission of proposals so that they can accurately develop their price? Otherwise, how should bidders determine whether to include equipment such as radios, stanchions, podiums, chairs, plastic bins, etc. in their price?	A list of GFE will be provided after award.
	32	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.4.9	36	Consumables	What has been the average monthly cost for consumables for the last 2 years?	The estimated annual cost of consumables, as revised, is $96,000 ($8,000 per month) per question 18.
	33	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	Fringe Rate	Will a seniority list of existing employees be provided in order to estimate vacation time accrual rates in accordance with the Service Contract Act?	Screening Personnel are not covered under the Service Contract Act. TSA cannot provide a listing of seniority of the workforce at the airport. The successful Offeror will be provided with a list of the affected workforce after award, per FAR 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment.
	34	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	Fringe Rate	What happens if the contractor offers benefits to ATSA-covered employees comparable to the minimum fringe rate, but, the employee elects not to use these benefits, (for example they have medical benefits from an alternate source (e.g. military retiree or spouse)? Does the Contractor have to "make up the difference" to insure the minimum fringe rate is met?	It’s the responsibility of the offeror and its corporate policies to determination compensation for its own employees. The only responsibility of the offeror is to comply with the ATSA requirements, which is to meet or exceed the ATSA Comparison rate provided in H.6. There is no minimum fringe rate.
	35	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	ATSA Wage Table	Beneath the table is a statement reading "The above noted rates are the minimum ATSA Comparison Rate for the life of the contract until otherwise modified." Question: should bidders exclude any escalation in salaries/fringe benefits when pricing salaries in the Option Years?	Out years wages should be determined based on the contractor's expected escalation & economic inflation. No equitable adjustments will be processed to change labor rates based on changes in economic conditions. Also see #36.
	36	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	ATSA Wage Table	This table shows wages for calendar year 2013. The successful contractor would not begin performance until 4th quarter of calendar year 2014. Question: if the ATSA comparison rate increases for calendar year 2014, and if a higher rate must be paid, will the Contractor be provided with an Equitable Adjustment for the difference in wages (and applicable statutory taxes)?	If the ATSA minimum changes during performance of the contract it will be reflected in the contract through a modification. If the labor rates in the contract are below the revised ATSA minimum then the labor rates will change reflect to the new minimum. If the contractor is already paying above the revised rate, no increase in pay will occur.
	37	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	ATSA Minimum Wage Rates	Does the TSA expect Offerors to bid the minimum pay bands without regard to veteran screeners who would want or need to be retained?

The maximum for pay bands D, F and G are substantially higher than the minimums. Given this, why isn’t TSA requiring contractor’s to pay the SFB screeners wage equivalent to the TSA’s wages for TSO, LSTO, STSO, with the same years of experience?

	TSA has no expectation of contractor labor rates other than for the base rate plus fringe to meet or exceed the provided ATSA Comparison rate provided in H.6.
	38	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	ATSA Minimum Wage Rates	To ensure the bidders equally comply with ATSA in supplying their bids, will TSA provide clarification as to whether current incumbent TSA employees service time will or will not transfer to a new contract awardee?	It is the new employer's decision whether to consider service time. The compensation requirement is stated in H.6.
	39	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H & J	H.6
J.9.3 Fringe Table	86,87	Premium pays for night/Sunday/holidays	At the top of page 87 is a bulletized list of premium pays; at the end of this listing is a statement advising that these premium pays are "not" included in the minimum ATSA minimum rate tables.

Question: are these premium pays a component of the fringe rates, for listing on price template J.9.3 "ATSA Fringe Components" Question: if these premiums are NOT part of the fringe, and not part of the base wage, where should bidders account for these premium pays in the price templates/worksheets? No.

The Offeror shall show their premium pay rates in the pricing template.

40	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6	188	General Details	Is the Contractor responsible for providing any staffing or services at the Coordination Center in Orlando, FL?	No
41	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6	190	Training Room	Regarding the Training Room area at Terminal B, are the tables, chairs and other peripheral furniture provided by the Government?	The items listed will be made available for contractor use by the Government.
42	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6	189, 190	Break Rooms	Are lockers, chairs and tables and other peripheral furniture provided by the Government?	The furniture available in the break room will be made available for contractor use by the Government.
43	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.9 Price Attachment	J.9 - Section B, CLINs tab	All	Additional Operating Requirements	Is the government estimate of $50,000* supposed to be included in each performance years' total? If yes, can the Offerors remove the asterisk "*" so that this can be totaled using a MS Excel formula?	Yes, the $50,000 is to be included in the calculation of total contract value. Removing the asterisk is fine.
44	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	188	Ops Layout-SFB	Is there a TSA Pre-Check Lane at Checkpoint 1?	Yes.
45	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	189	Ops Layout-SFB	Is there a TSA Pre-Check Lane at the International Checkpoint?	Yes.
46	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	190	Consumables Storage	What is the size of the consumables storage room?	Approximately 10' x 20'. TSA currently stores an estimated 2 months of consumables in it.
47	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	190	Productive Hours	What are the average, current wait times? Is the 10 minute objective being met by TSA?	Since 2010, there has been 1 incident of a wait time exceeding 10 minutes, and 1 incident of a wait time exceeding 20 minutes at SFB.
48	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	191	Productive Hours	What is the driver for the delta in productive hours modeled by the TSA for the first fiscal year of contract with the 2013 productive screening hours (141,981 vs. 159,694)?	The change reflects TSA's revised staffing model.
49	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	191	Staffing	What is the percentage of part time TSOs to full time TSOs?	TSA models 35% part-time to 65% full-time. TSA's modeled ratio is not a contract requirement. It is the Offeror's responsibility to propose staffing according their operational screening approach.
50	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	188	General Details	What is the significance of the location of the Coordination Center in MCO to this RFP?	The Coordination Center is used to coordinate and communicate TSA operational matters with FSD staff located at MCO. More guidance may be provided after award.
51	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	191	Staffing	Is SFB required to support MCO during peak travel periods?	Private screening support at MCO is not a contract requirement.
52	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.3.1	171	Training	What is the percentage of dual trained TSOs at SFB?	It is the Offeror's responsibility to propose staffing according their operational screening approach.
53	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	191	Background Information	In the absence of charter flight schedules, are the checkpoints hours of operation the same each day?	TSA's requirement accounts for all flights during the hours of operation. The nature of aviation creates some level of unpredictability in flight schedules, which the offeror is responsible for fulfilling.
54	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	189	Government Furnished or Joint-Use Facilities	Will the contractor be required to maintain a separate Lost and Found Center at SFB? If so, what are the hours of operations?	The Contractor is not required to maintain a separate Lost & Found at SFB and may manage the function using same practice as TSA. The TSA temporarily secures items until the end of each shift when they are turned over to the airport.
55	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	189	Government Furnished or Joint-Use Facilities	If required to be staffed by the Contractor, will the Government provide space for the Lost and Found Center?	See #54.
56	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	189	Government Furnished or Joint-Use Facilities	If required to be staffed by the Contractor, how many items annually have historically gone through the Lost and Found?	This information is not available.
57	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	189	Government Furnished or Joint-Use Facilities	For items other than currency that are lost and unclaimed, may the contractor turn items over to the airport authority's lost and found?	Yes. See #54.
58	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.2.9	23	Procedures for Lost or Unclaimed Personal Property	What are the average number of hours spent on lost and unclaimed personal property?	This information is not available.
59	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.10	102	Insurance for Contractor Performance	H.5200.228.001 indicates the actual type and amount of insurance required will be set on an individual basis by the SFB airport authority based upon the company's scope of work. Will the Government please provide the type and amount of insurance required? What coverage limits will be required?	The insurance amounts provided below represent the minimum amount of insurance required by the airport:

General Liability Insurance: $5,000,000.00 Vehicle Insurance (for anyone driving in the Airport Operating Area or SIDA areas) Property Damage: $50,000 Bodily Injury: $100,000 per person $300,000 per occurrence

These numbers only reflect the requirements of the Airport Authority. They do not include any insurance requirements from state or local jurisdictions such as Seminole County or the State of Florida.

60	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.10	102	Insurance for Contractor Performance	Are Contractors to include aviation general liability insurance coverage in their price? Are Offerors to certify that they have or will obtain aviation general liability coverage?	See revised Section H.5200.228.001 in the RFP and the response to Question #59.
61	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.4.3	32	On-Boarding of New Hires	What is the historical and current TSA length of time to on-board new hires at SFB?	The TSA length of time generally ranges from 60-120 days. This is impacted by several factors, not all which impact a private contractor. Contractor hiring, candidate engagement and training practices will greatly influence progression.

	62	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.3.4	177	New Hire Training Program	What are the timelines for notification to TSA for scheduling of new hire training?	The contractor is advised to coordinate the training requirements with local airport as soon as the training requirement is known.
	63	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.3.1	171	New Hire Training Requirements	What is the historical pass/fail ratio for new hire CBT and Initial Training for TSOs at SFB?	Pass / Fail ratios for new hire CBT and initial training will be highly dependent on several factors under control of the employer, to include hiring and compensation practices.
	64	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.4.2	181	Procedures for Administering the CBT for SPP Airports	J.4.2 states that contractors may administer the CBT themselves or have their applicants tested via a TSA vendor test center. What is the location of the test centers to be used for SFB?	Currently there are 7 potential locations in the area from which a screener candidate can choose for Computer Based Testing. These range from 15 to 42 miles away, using the 32773 zip code. The TSA-contracted sites are subject to change. After award TSA will provide more guidance and coordinate CBT scheduling with the SPP contractor.
	65	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.4.2	181	Procedures for Administering the CBT for SPP Airports	J.4.2 states that contractors may administer the CBT themselves or have their applicants tested via a TSA vendor test center. What is the fee for contractors to utilize the TSA test centers?	None, with no plans to implement as of this solicitation.
	66	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	General			Attrition Rate	Would the Government please provide the annualized attrition rate at SFB for the past 5 years?	The annualized attrition rate from the last two available years was: 2012: 8.7%, 2013: 13.3%
	67	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	General			Offer Expiration Date	Does the Government require a minimum acceptance period? For how long (days) should contractors state their offer is valid?	The Government does not require a minimum acceptance period. Proposal validity through FY14 is preferred.
	68	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.6.1	188	EDS	Are the 5 EDS outfitted with High Throughput Stand Alone (HTSA) upgrade kits?	Equipment specific parameters are available after award.
	69	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C	C.2.5	20	Layered security Activities	C.2.5.1 appears to be missing from the document.	C.2.5.1 is not missing. The RFP has been renumbered to reflect this.
	70	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C and J	C.2.5 and J.6	19	VIPR	The RFP requires the Contractor to perform VIPR but does not include productive hours in J.6. Would the Government please clarify that VIPR is included in the contract? If included, would the Government please provide the number of productive hours?	Please see C.2.5 & C.2.6 as amended.
	71	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	E	E.2	45	Award Fee	Has the Award Fee included in previous SPP RFPs been eliminated from this contract?	There will be no award fee for this requirement.
	72	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J	J.3.1	173	Recurrent Training	What constitutes the sharp increase in Recurrent Training hours over those found in earlier SPP RFPs?	The information stated reflects TSA's requirement.
	73	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H.6	86	ATSA Wage Table	Are TSOs currently working under a collective bargaining agreement (CBA)? If there is a CBA, would the Government please provide it to Offerors?	The collective bargaining arrangement of the current federal screeners has no bearing on the solicitation and resultant contract.
	74	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.2.1.3	17	SOP compliance	"Attachment J.12 - TSA Assumptions for Staffing screening Checkpoints" is not consistent with the staffing required by a number of the TSA SOPs. For the purpose of Proposal responsiveness and contract compliance, which takes precedence for staffing requirements, the SOPs or Attachment J.12?	The Offeror should propose according to the information in the solicitation and publically available information pertaining to the airport's operation.
	75	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.2.8	21	Claims	How many claims were submitted in 2013, 2012, and 2011 and what was the dollar value of claims paid out in each of those years?	The following reflects the number of claims relating to passenger and baggage and the estimated dollar value of the claims:

2011: 13, $2655 2012: 8, $3636 2013: 9, $1872

The numbers above include all claims; however not all claims were adjudicated and paid out in the same year. Some carry over may have occurred.

	76	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.2.9	23	Lost and Found	How many lost and found items were collected by the TSA in 2013, 2012 and 2011?	See #56
	77	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.2.9	23	Lost and Found	Is there a dedicated lost and found storage location? How is the location secured? Is the location being provided as government furnished facilities at no cost to the contractor?	See #54.
	78	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.2.11	23	Hazmat	Is the EMS in effect ?	Any required training and guidance regarding HAZMAT will be provided by TSA after award.
	79	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.2.11	23	Hazmat	Where are the Hazmat storage areas located? How is that space secured? Are those locations being provided as government furnished at no cost to the contractor?	TSA intends to provide space for HAZMAT. Specific details will be provided after award.
	80	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.4.3.2	33	Assessment	Where are the nearest TSA assessment centers and how many miles away are they?	See #64.
	81	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.4.3.3	33	EOD	How long is the TSA's average time frame for completing the suitability determination for new hires?	This information is not available. Actual individual timeframes for contractors will depend the background of each new hire.
	82	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.7.1	30	Security Clearances	What was the average lead time for obtaining a secret clearance?	This information is not available as the clearance process is the responsibility of the contractor.
	83	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION C
STATEMENT OF WORK	C.7.1	41	Facility	Will the contractor be expected to store secret information, or will all secret information be stored at the TSA's locations?	Storage is not anticipated. If storage is required, it will be done at a TSA location.
	84	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	Please provide a breakdown of the component of TSA's fringe elements for 2013.	The information in H.6 is provided for Calendar Year 2014. A correction has been made on the RFP to reflect that. A breakdown for 2013 will not be provided.
	85	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	Notwithstanding that a contractor is only required to pay the ATSA minimums, the annual pay seems to be based on TSA's starting wages, but our understanding is that many of the incumbent screeners have more than one year's seniority. Therefore, can you please provide the actual current average wages being paid separately for TSOs, LTSOs, and STSOs?	The average cash wages for TSOs, LTSOs and STSOs at SFB were, respectively: $16.27, $20.36, $24.37. The amounts listed take into account the 1%, 2014 across the board federal pay raise. The raise has also been incorporated in the solicitation where wage information is relevant.
	86	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	Could you please provide a listing of the seniority of the incumbent workforce?	TSA cannot provide a listing of seniority of the workforce at this airport. The successful Offeror will be provided with a list of the affected workforce after award, per FAR 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment.
	87	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	We assume the current federal screeners have a right of first refusal. Given that, could you please provide a census of how many of the current incumbent ATSA positions have self coverage, self plus one, and family insurance coverage?	TSA cannot provide this information. The successful Offeror will be provided with a list of the affected workforce after award, per FAR 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment.
	88	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	This is a five year fixed price contract. Are proposers supposed to escalate wages and benefits or just bid the current amounts and any future increases will be subject to equitable adjustment?	The rates within the RFP are the minimum ATSA Comparison Rates for the life of the contract until otherwise modified. The Offeror may provide any escalation for future increases. See Question #96
	89	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	Are there any current incumbent workers that are on short term disability or limited duty?	TSA cannot provide this information. The successful Offeror will be provided with a list of the affected workforce after award, per FAR 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment.
	90	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	How many OSHA reportable cases have occurred in 2013, 2012,and 2011?	The amount of reportable cases and resulting claims were, 2011: 12 (6), 2012: 17 (14), 2013: 14 (10).
	91	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.6	86	Compensation	How many FECA cases were there in 2013, 2012, and 2011 and what was the charge back cost of the FECA cases?	See #90. The chargeback cost of all cases is not available as several cases are still being adjudicated.
	92	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.5200.222.001	98	Qualified Workers Under SCA Affected Contracts	What current TSA positions at Sanford-Orlando does this clause apply to?	At this time there are no Federal Service Contract Act covered positions which will be transferred to the contractors. The only Federal Employee Positions transferring will be TSO, LTSO, and STSO positions. This clause is included for the end of the contractor's performance and the event of a transition to a new contractor.
	93	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION H
SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS	H.5200.288.001	102	Insurance	The previous TSA SPP RFPs required: (1) Workman’s compensation insurance as required by law of the State; (2) Comprehensive bodily injury liability insurance with limits of not less than $500,000 for each accident; (3) Property damage liability with a limit of not less than $100,000 for each accident; (4) Automotive bodily injury liability insurance with limits of not less than $200,000 for each person and $500,000 for each accident, and (5) Property damage liability insurance, with a limit of not less than $20,000 for each accident. Does the TSA no longer have specific federal insurance requirements for an SPP contract?	Contractors are responsible for adhering to all state and local laws in the execution of the contract. Previous Screening Partnership Program RFPs have no impact on this solicitation. For a complete list of airport insurance requirements for this solicitation see H.5200.228.001 in the RFP and the response to Question #59.
	94	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	H.5200.288.001	102	Insurance	What are the Sanford Orlando insurance requirements? We cannot assess whether our current coverage is responsive to this RFP without the specific requirements, nor can we adequately price our proposal without knowing the applicable insurance requirements.	See revised Section H.5200.228.001 in the RFP and the response to Question #59.
	95	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section I - Contract Clauses	52.222-14	117	SCA	Past SPP RFPs stated that TSOs, LTSOs, and STSOs are exempt from the SCA. This Solicitation does not have that clause, but FAR 52.222-14 is invoked. Does this mean that TSOs, LTSOs, STSOs, and BDOs are now governed by the SCA or specific provisions of the SCA?	TSO, LTSO, and STSO labor categories are not under the Service Contract Act. FAR 52.222-14 is not invoked or included in this contract. TSA assumes the Question referred to FAR 52.222-41 - Service Contract Act. The SCA applies to any labor category in Attachment 13 and proposed in this contract.
	96	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Section I - Contract Clauses	52.222-14	117	SCA	For future increases in TSOs, LTSOs, and STSOs compensation, are we now to follow the SCA rules and not add escalation in the out years for compensation escalation and TSA will reimburse us based on future changes to the H.6 ATSA loaded rate?	See the response to Question 95. The Offeror should provide any escalation for future increases as seen fit. The government will not increase rates based on economic conditions. Rates will be increased only if ATSA minimums or SCA covered wages increase.
	97	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION L
PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS	L.7	149	Vol II Price/Cost Proposal	As part of the list of Proposal Compliance Information requirements (Item 1) for Vol II, do bidders need to provide completed SF-30 amendment forms for each issued RFP Amendment or is acknowledgement of all RFP Amendments in the Offeror's Vol II Price/Cost Proposal sufficient?	TSA requires offerors to provide signed and completed SF-33 and signed amendments for each amendment.
	98	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION L
PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS	L.9	154	Submission of Proposals	Section L.9 requires that bidders provide one (1) hard (paper) copy and two (2) read-only CDs per the requirements of Section L.10. However Section L.10 requires bidders to provide an original offer, one (1) hard copy, and two (2) read-only CDs. Please confirm that for hard copy proposal submissions bidders need to provide an original offer plus one (1) hard copy of their proposal for TSA.	If submitting the proposal using L.10 (paper submission), a vendor must provide 1 hard copy of the proposal AND 2 read-only CDs. The RFP has been updated to clarify this.
	99	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	J.1	163	Suitability	What is the current average length of time for TSA to complete its Background Investigation for new hires?	This is impacted by several factors, not all which impact a private contractor. Contractor hiring, candidate engagement and training practices will greatly influence progression.

This information is not available.

	100	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.3	176	STIs	For planning purposes, how many STIs/ATIs exist within the current incumbent workforce?	See #17 and #127.
	101	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.5	186	Safety Act	The Safety Act Block Designation requires a contractor have a specific amount of GLI coverage for designation consideration. Which GLI level will DHS require for SAFETY Act designation at SFB?	SAFETY Act participation is voluntary. Offerors should seek additional information from the DHS SAFETY Act Office if needed.
	102	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	GFF	Please verify that all of the Govt Furnished Facilities enumerated in Attachment J.6 are being provided free of cost and, as GFF, will not require any stand alone leases between the contractor and the airport.	The Government intends to provide the indicated space / facilities available free of charge to the contractor. The decision to lease space in addition to what TSA uses to support operations depends on each contractor's desired level of operational support and arrangements for contract management.
	103	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	GFE	Are there plans to install any AITs during the period of performance?	TSA may install AITs during the period of performance. Specific equipment parameters and deployment timeline will be available after award.
	104	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	GFE	Are there any plans to install different EDSs during the period of performance?	TSA may install different EDSs during the period of performance. Specific equipment parameters and deployment timelines will be available after award.
	105	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	Layout	Are there any plans to have any material facility modifications during the period of performance? That would affect the current checkpoint or baggage layouts?	The information in the solicitation reflects TSA's current requirements.
	106	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	Layout	What are the current TSA hours of operation for each of the checkpoints and each baggage area?	It is the Offeror's responsibility to propose staffing according their operational screening approach. There is publically available information that may assist Offerors, in addition to the information TSA has provided in the solicitation.
	107	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	Layout	What is the current TSA screener headcount by full time/part time, by position, and by gender?	It is the Offeror's responsibility to propose staffing according their operational screening approach.
	108	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	190-191	Productive hours	What accounts for the difference in the Estimated Productive Hours table and the Historical Productive Hour Estimates. We are not aware that there has been any reduction in enplanements.	The productive hours listed reflect TSA's staffing models.
	109	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	Layout	Does/will Sanford-Orlando have dedicated Known Crew Member lanes during the period of performance and are the staffing requirements included in the staffing numbers?	There are no dedicated KCM lanes.
	110	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	Layout	Does/will Sanford-Orlando have dedicated Pre-Check lanes during the period of performance and are the staffing requirements included in the staffing numbers?	The productive hours take into account all required screening services at the airports. See Section C.1.1 regarding Risk Based Security Initiatives.
	111	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	188-190	Layout	Please verify that Break Room 1, Break Room 2, the Training Room, and the Consumables Storage Area will be provided to the contractor at no cost for the duration of the period of performance.	The Government intends to provide the indicated space / facilities available free of charge to the contractor.
	112	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	190-191	Productive hours	Shouldn't the total hours in the detailed table be exactly the same as the 2013 hours in the historical table? What accounts for the difference?	The productive hours listed reflect TSA's staffing models.
	113	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	ATT J.6	190-191	Historical Productive Hours	What were the total hours TSA expended at SFB in 2013 (productive and non-productive)	It is the Offeror's responsibility to propose scheduling and staffing according their operational screening approach.
	114	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION J
LIST OF ATTACHMENTS	J.9	N/A	Pricing	The definition for Premium Pay includes "holiday pay" Holiday pay is part of our fringe rate and is not direct billable time. Does the TSA only want direct hours billed included in the labor price templates?	Yes, TSA expects all proposed direct hours to be included in the pricing templates. This includes any hours which will be performed on holidays, which the contractor is expected to work.
	115	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	SECTION L
PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS	J.9	N/A	Pricing	The templates do not provide for subcontractor costs, and G&A and fees on Other Direct Costs. Does a contractor have latitude to modify these templates? If not, how should these missing cost elements be addressed?	The Government is seeking a Firm-Fixed Price proposal. The mentioned cost elements are not required, but should be built into the proposed rates. Identifying subcontractor costs must be included in the Subcontracting Plan and price proposal.
	116	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Attachment J	Section J.6	189	Public Charters	Can TSA provide a schedule of public charter flights flown from SFB in 2013?	There is publically available information that may assist Offerors, in addition to the information TSA has provided in the solicitation.
	117	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Volume II	#5	150	Subcontracting Plan	Understand that failure to meet the 45% overall Small Business goal of total subcontracting dollars does not disqualify an Offeror. What if you are not able to meet the goals of the breakdown into futher categories of small business, i.e. Small, Disadvantage Business; 14.3%, Woman Owned; 5%, HUBZone; 3% and Service Disabled, Veteran Owned; 3%	The breakdown of Small Business categories are goals not requirements. While TSA would like to achieve its subcontracting small business goals; not meeting them does not necessarily prevent an offeror from award.
	118	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	Volume II	#5	150	Subcontracting Plan	Can an Offeror use one company to satisfy the goals of two separate categories? For example a small woman owned business could receive 14.3% and 5% and those goals would be satisfied?	This is acceptable.
	119	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C.2.8	1	21	Handle Passenger and Baggage Claims	Could TSA please provide the historical data on the number and costs of both passenger and baggage claims for the airport?	The following reflects the number of claims relating to passenger and baggage and the estimated dollar value of the claims:

2011: 13, $2655 2012: 8, $3636 2013: 9, $1872

The numbers above include all claims; however not all claims were adjudicated and paid out in the same year. Some carry over may have occurred.

120	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C.2.9	1	23	Procedures for Lost and Unclaimed Personal Property	How many items have been processed through Lost and Found annually?	See #54.
121	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H	H5200.224.001	95	Disclosure of Information	It seems as though the numbering in the section changes. Can you verify that the numbering is correct starting after Secion H.10 through the reaminder of the section?	The numbering in Section H reflects TSA's administrative requirements. The numbering is correct.
122	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C.4.3.3	1	33	Entry-on-Duty Suitability Determination	What is the lead time to receive EOD notification for new hire?	See #123
123	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C.4.3.3	1	33	Entry-on-Duty Suitability Determination	For Federal Screeners transferring over to a Contractor it states that the full EOD process will not need to be completed. What is the lead time for the partial vetting of Federal screener coming to work for the Contractor?	The process will not affect the transition from Federal TSO to contract screener. Once the transition from Federal to private employee has occurred TSA will advise the Contractor if additional requirements are needed. The process information will be provided to the Contractor after contract award
124	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.4	J.4.2	181	Procedures for Administering the Computer Based Test (CBT) for SPP Airports	Is there a TSA vendor static test center in the Orlando area that will be accessible to the successful Contractor?	Yes. See #64
125	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.6	J.6.1	188	Airport Specific Information	Does Orlando-Sanford have a CCTV system in place that has cameras placed at the checkpoint and in the baggage areas? Will Contractors have access to footage from the cameras?	The Contractor may have access to the CCTV at those locations through the appropriate airport security points of contacts.
126	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.6		191	Estimated Consumables List	Can you please provide the average monthly consumables for the last 3 years?	See #18
127	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.3	J.3.3	175	SPP Security Training Instructor Requirements	Are there Security Training Instructors (STIs) and Assistant Training Instructor (ATIs) on the current staff at Orlando-Sanford or do they share them with Orlando International?	There is one assigned STI as SFB. There are no assigned ATIs. ATIs and additional STIs are shared with MCO under federal SFB staffing. Offerors shall propose their own training approach to meet the requirements of the solicitation.
128	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C.2.6	1	20	Additional Operational Requirements	Does TSA plan to begin PreCheck at Orlando-Sanford?	Yes.
129	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.6	J.6.1	190-191	Estimated Productive Hours	The TSA is estimating the hours for the contract to be 141,981 when the hours for 2013 was 159,694 and they saw over 2 million passengers. That is a significant difference in hours. Can TSA verify the correct number for estimated productive hours is 141,981?	The amount listed for estimated productive hours in J.6 is correct.
130	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	General				Is there a parking fee for employees at the airport?	See #26.
131	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	C.2.6	4	20	Additional Operational Requirements	It states that the"Contractor shall conduct VIPR screening in accordance with the airport specific staffing levels provided in the contract and existing TSA screening procedures." In the estimated productive hours there are zero (0) hours listed for VIPR." Can you clarify if the Contractor will need to participate in VIPR activities and if so how many hours should we plan on monthly or annually?	See #70.
132	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H.5200.228.001	1	102	Insurance for Contractor Performance at the Airport	What are the insurance requirements with coverage limits?	See revised Section H.5200.228.001 in the RFP and the response to Question #59.
133	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	J.6		188	Screening Equipment	There is no AIT machine listed in the types of equipment. Does the TSA foresee Orando-Sanford getting an AIT machine in the near future?	See #103.
134	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	H.7	Certification & Accreditation	89	Contractor Security Requirements	Are the System Security Plan (SSP), Contingency Plan (CP), Contingency Plan Test Results (CPTR), Federal Information Processing (FIPS) Categorization 199, Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTA), Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) and E-Auth documents required prior to submittal or can a Contractor develop this after award?	This information can be developed after award.
135	HSTS05-14-R-SPP004	F.4	IT Security Plan (A076)	71	Deliverables Schedule	Per F.4 Deliverables Schedule, the IT Security Plan (A076) is not due until 30 days after contract award. Does a contractor have 30 days to get this documentation in order to receive Certification and Accreditation?	TSA will coordinate the timing of this deliverable with the Contractor after award.

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