CAT_A_III_RFP_Questions.pdf

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Attachment 4 - Wage Determinations

WD 99-0316 does not appear to apply to the type of services to be provided by air carriers as contemplated by HTC711-17-R-CC05.

On its face, WD 99-0316 applies to identified service employees “Employed on U.S. Department of the Army contracts for maintenance and modification of weapons system aircraft and support systems at government installations for Contractor Field Teams and Aviation Field Maintenance Teams. ” (emphasis added). Please confirm USTRANSCOM intends WD 99-0316 to govern the air carriers’ service employees engaged in the performance of HTC711-17-R-CC05.

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Attachment 4 - Wage Determinations

The air carriers’ service employees in certain classifications identified on the Wage Determinations are subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs). Will USTRANSCOM request current CAT A contract holders provide copies of applicable CBAs for USTANSCOMs’ consideration in its final wage determinations for this successor contract?

If the CAT A III Contracting Officer is notified that contractor employees are covered under a collective bargaining agreement, such agreement will be incorporated into the CAT A III contract in accordance with the requirements of the Service Contract Act and the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

Section 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items, Page 88, Paragraph

(2) Factor 2 - Price

Is the Proposed Price the actual price we will charge the Government, or a Not to Exceed price?

Proposed rates should be actual rates. Additionally, appendix 1.3.

para 1.1.6. authorizes the ordering officer to seek additional discounts.

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors, Page 85

Previous Cat-A solicitations contained requirements for Technical Capability and Past Performance Information. Was this an intended omission from this solicitation?

Yes, this was an intended omission.

PWS Page 6, Para 1.5.1.1., Dimensional Weight

This dimensional weight is substantially different than current USTC dimensional weights. Is this accurate? If so, would you please explain the reason behind 139 vs. the current standard of 166?

As stated in para 1.5.1.1. 139 is the dimensional divisor for International shipments. As stated in para 1.5.1.2. 166 is the dimensional divisor for Domestic shipments.

6 Solicitation, page

1. SF Form 1449

Does USTC plan on supplying an actual SF1449 or continue to use the "DRAFT" as depicted in the solicitation?

A DRAFT version was inadvertently posted to FBO. While it was labeled "DRAFT" it was in fact the final version. An amendment will be forthcoming to correct this administrative issue.

2.0_Attachment_2_ CAT_A_CLIN_Str ucture, TAB X001

DLA TROOP SPT

Was the intent to only have a single weight break? Previous Cat-A had weight breaks at: 1-300; 301-500; 501-1100; 1101-2200;

2201+. If this is the case, please confirm the volumes typically exceed 2201 pounds.

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2.0_Attachment_2_ CAT_A_CLIN_Str ucture, TAB X001

DLA TROOP SPT

and X004

NAVSUP

Please review the attached USTC excel for Cat A pricing uploaded from FBO. Believe there is an issue with the weight breaks as they all start at 2201+ for X001 DLA Troop Support and X004 NAVSUP. Also noticed that NAVSUP does not have a minimum charges. Please provide guidance.

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9 X004 NAVSUP

SLIN

AA = AB - We believe AB should be 288 hours AC = AD - We believe AD should be 288 hours AE = AF - We believe AF should be 288 hours AH = 144 - We believe AF should be 288 hours AJ = AK - We believe AK should be 288 hours AL = AM - We believe AM should be 288 hours AN = AP - We believe AP should be 288 hours AS = AT - We believe AT should be 288 hours AV = AW - We believe AW should be 288 hours AX = AY - We believe AY should be 288 hours AR - Should AR be 288 for routine and not 144? This is a OS CLIN making 144 would be difficult if not impossible BA = BB - We believe BB should be 288 hours BC = BD - We believe BD should be 288 hours

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10 X005 Missing weight breaks and missing minimums Question is being researched and answer will be posted at a later date.

11 X007 AG & AS both have Haz Mat for Senegal. Which is it? Question is being researched and answer will be posted at a later date.

2.0 Attachment 2

CAT A CLIN

Structure

Are the weight breaks correct in the Price Matrix as the normal weight breaks are not included for the following CLINs: X001, X003, X005, X006, X007

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2.0 Attachment 2

CAT A CLIN

Structure, X004 –

NAVSUP, X005 -

USAMMCE

There are no weight breaks or minimum charge fields as with the other CLINS. Can you advise how to enter this information?

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Clause 5152.225- 5908 - Government Furnished Contractor Support

In the current version of the RFP most of the GFS has been eliminated. Is this an oversight or by design? Our concern is in AFG and without the GFS support work will not be able to continue to support these shipments.

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15 PWS Appendix 1.11, page one

Can you confirm that DLA “Various” under commodities does not include FF&V? Historically perishables to DLA has not included FF&V and it makes a big difference regarding pricing if by chance this solicitation does now include FF&V.

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16 PWS Appendix 1.11, page two

Can you confirm that the commodity breakdown for DECA FF&V is Bagged Salads? Again historically the commodity has been Bagged Salads and it effects pricing if by chance this commodity will include items other than bagged salads.

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Section: Part I – Business Proposal, page: 85 – 86 paragraph: 12 proposal preparation instructions

Is it USTC’s expectation that only the documents referenced in this section are to be submitted? No technical is required as we are to accede to the terms and conditions?

It is USTC's expectation that only the documents referenced in this section are to be submitted.