2019.03.25_Q&A_Master_Log.xlsx
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| 2019.03.13_Gimhae_PWS.pdf | ||
| 2019.03.13_Kunsan_PWS.pdf | ||
| Atch_6_-_DD254.pdf | ||
| Atch_4_-_Provisions_and_Clauses.docx | DOCX document | |
| Atch_2_-_Gimhae_PWS.pdf | ||
| Atch_3_-_Kunsan_PWS.pdf | ||
| Combined_Synopsis_Solicitation.pdf | ||
| Atch_1_-_Pricing_Sheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Atch_5_-__Pre-Proposal_Conf.pdf |
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| Question # | Par. Ref | Quick Reference | Question | Date | Government Answer |
| 1 | Kunsan PWS 4.6.17. | FCL | Will the government be willing to sponsor a successful offerer for a Facility Security Clearance (FCL), or is a contractor required to already possess an FCL in order to be considered for award? | At time of proposal submission, the awardee shall have a valid Facilities Clearance Level (FCL) of SECRET. Interim FCLs are acceptable provided they are not expired. | |
| 2 | Staffing | How many persons are working in customer service and aircraft service operations in Kusan and Gimhae? | The Government is unable to provide this proprietary information. | ||
| 3 | Proposal | Will proposals be submitted and evaluated as was done in the past? | Proposal submision and evaluation shall be in accordance with the RFP. | ||
| 4 | Kunsan PWS Appendix C-2 | GFE | Is the Government intending to add more snow removal equipment to the Kunsan GFE? | No. Snow removal beyond 150 feet is an installation requirement, the air freight terminal cargo yard is included and a priority within the snow removal plan. | |
| 5 | JI Instructor | Can the primary JI Instructor be located in Gimhae? | The Kunsan PWS requires the Contractor to provide a JI Instructor at Kunsan to meet JI Program requirements, anything in addition to meeting this requirement for the Contractor to determine. | ||
| 6 | Gimhae PWS Appendix D-1 | Workload | What is the projected Gimhae aircraft workload? | Refer to PWS Appendix D-1 Aircraft Workload Data. | |
| 7 | Workload | In the event the Government decides to add the Patriot Express at Kunsan would an additional CLIN be placed on the contract? | Any discussion concerning adding a Patriot Express at Kunsan would be conducted if and when this were to occur. | ||
| 8 | Gimhae PWS 1.2.4. and 1.2.5. | Storage | Is there a safe or space for storage of classified material on site? | The reference paragraphs indicate the Contractor shall accept and store originating or in-transit cargo shipments (except mail and signature service/classified cargo), there is no safe or space for storage of classified material on site. | |
| 9 | Gimhae PWS 1.10.3 | Staffing | Is this an everyday requirement to execute the contract? Is this one person with English and Korean skills to conduct coordination with ROK AF? Does this include interpretation services for senior meetings between US military and Gimhae ROK leadership? How many Korean speakers currently work at Gimhae? Can telephone interpretation services be utilized? | The Gimhae PWS has been amended, paragraph 1.10.3. has been deleted. Paragraph 4.2.2. was amended to include a requirement to ensure all personnel are able to communicate with host installation personnel. | |
| 10 | Gimhae PWS 1.10.5 | Customs & Immigration | How does a passenger clear Gimhae Korea Customs and Immigration? What is the extent of Contractor duties with regards to local immigration policies and procedures? | The Contractor shall provide directions to the Busan International Airport Immigrations Authority and general information concerning requirements to clear Korean Immigrations upon arrival and prior to departure. | |
| 11 | Gimhae PWS 1.13.3 | CLIN Structure | Discuss the need for Contractor to conduct clean-up and properly dispose of hazardous materials/waste. This is included in the basic monthly service CLIN, with regards to this clause, can the government define what a monthly CLIN is? | The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for basic monthly services. | |
| 12 | Gimhae PWS 3.5.1 | Familarization Training | Will the initial familarization training for the Gimhae personnel be at Kunsan or Gimhae? Are there training materials available in the Korean language? | Familiarization training will be conducted at Kunsan. There are not training materials available in Korean. | |
| 13 | Gimhae PWS 4.1.1.2 | Workload | Can this requirement be clarified for Gimhae? | The USAF or ROKAF may conduct logistics, transportation, deployment, exercise, safety, and force protection meetings which the Station Manager or Alternate Station Manger shall attend. The paragraph was amended to clarify attendance of on-base meetings. | |
| 13.2 | Gimhae PWS 4.1.1.2. | Workload | The Station Manager/Alternate Station Manager(s) shall at a minimum attend base logistics, transportation, deployment, exercise, safety, and force protection meetings.” We understand that he or she must stay in contact with 731 AMS, GATES, and TACC to forecast the workload. However, we are unsure whether the Station Manager or Alternate Station Manager must attend the ROK meetings. Please also clarify what role our contractors would play in a local exercise. | See previous response. | |
| 14 | Gimhae PWS 4.6.1. | Security | Are Korean Nationals eligible for Tier 1 Investigation or Secret Security Clearance? Can Korean Nationals work alongside US citizen personnel at Gimhae? Can Korean Nationals get GATES access? If so, what is the breakdown between US citizen and Korean National personnel? | PWS paragraph 4.6.1. has been amended, “all Contractor personnel whose work involves access to sensitive unclassified information, Privacy Act Information, Personally Identifiable Information, have a successfully completed Tier 1 Investigation or Secret Security Clearance on file, obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) Letter of Authorization (LOA)”, which allows for employment of Korean National personnel who cannot complete a Tier 1 Investigation or obtain a Secret Security Clearance as long as these personnel with not have access to sensitive unclassified information, Privacy Act Information, or Personally Identifiable Information. Yes, Korean Nationals are eligible for Tier 1, however; it could take several months to obtain approval. Yes, Korean Nationals can work alongside US citizen personnel. Only Korean Nationals with a CAC can access GATES. | |
| 14.2 | Gimhae PWS 4.6.1. | Security | Are Korean Nationals potentially eligible for a Tier 1 Investigation or Secret Security Clearance? |
Are Korean Nationals potentially eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC) – including CAC for access to computers?
Are Korean Nationals eligible for a SPOT Letter of Authorization?
Are Korean Nationals permitted to work alongside US citizen personnel at Gimhae?
| Are Korean nationals permitted to get GATES access? | See previous response. | ||||
| 15 | Kunsan PWS 1.1. and 1.2. | Storage | Requires the Contractor to handle mail and coordinate incoming/outgoing mail. Does Kunsan Freight Terminal have the ability to receive/store mail and signature service? | Yes, the Kunsan Air Terminal facilities are able to store mail and signature service cargo. | |
| 16 | Kunsan PWS 1.3.4. | Customs & Immigration | How does a passenger clear Kunsan Korea Customs and Immigration? What is the extent of Contractor duties with regards to local immigration policies and procedures? | The Contractor shall Coordinate and facilitate Korean Immigrations personnel access to the Passenger Terminal, these personnel are responsible for processing personnel arriving/departing South Korea, as required. | |
| 17 | Kunsan PWS 1.6. | Workload | How many exercises and inspections were conducted (in the last year) that required JI or 24 hour operations? | The number of base exercises and inspections should not exceed four per year and each event is approximately 72 hours. Appendix D-2 provides historical JI Workload Data. | |
| 17.2 | Kunsan PWS 1.6. | Workload | How many exercises and inspections were conducted (in the last year) that required JI or 24 hour operations? How many times did Kunsan go to 24-hour operations in an exercise or inspection? | See previous response. | |
| 18 | Kunsan PWS 1.8. | Security | Will any of these systems work require the Contractor to operate and secure a SIPRNET terminal or printer. | No. | |
| 19 | Kunsan PWS 4.6.1. | Security | Are Korean Nationals eligible for Tier 1 Investigation or Secret Security Clearance? Can Korean Nationals work alongside US citizen personnel at Kunsan? Can Korean Nationals get GATES access? If so, what is the breakdown between US citizen and Korean National personnel? | See answer to number 14 above. Yes, Korean Nationals can work alongside US citizen personnel. Only Korean Nationals with a CAC can access GATES. | |
| 19.2 | Kunsan PWS 4.6.1. | Security | Are Korean Nationals potentially eligible for a Tier 1 Investigation or Secret Security Are Korean Nationals potentially eligible for a Common Access Card (CAC) – including CAC for access to computers? |
Are Korean Nationals eligible for a SPOT Letter of Authorization?
Are Korean Nationals permitted to work alongside US citizen personnel at Kunsan AB?
| Are Korean nationals permitted to get GATES access? | See previous response. | ||||
| 20 | Kunsan 4.6.2.1.1. | Storage | Is there a safe or space for storage of classified material on site? | Yes, the Air Freight Terminal has a secure vault for storage classified material or equipment shipments. | |
| 21 | Security | Please can you provide NIST 800-171 reference? | Can be found at https://www.nist.gov/ | ||
| 22 | SOFA | Is there life support on each base for staff? A. Accommodation B. Medical facility C. Catering facility D. Transport | See http://www.usfk.mil/Portals/105/Documents/411%20CSB/2%20USFK%20Regulation%20 |
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| 23 | Gimhae & Kunsan PWS Appendix C-2 | GFE | Does the contractor have to provide vehicles on ramp? | The Government will only provide those vehicles listed in Appendix C-2 (Government-Furnished Equipment). The Contractor shall determine any other Contractor-Furnished Vehicles required to meet PWS performance requirements. |
| 24 | Gimhae PWS 1.10.3. | Aptitude Level | Will the government specify what aptitude level (IRL 0 – IRL 5) is required to meet the requirements of the Government. Also, what documentation is required to certify the candidates IRL? | The Gimhae PWS has been amended, paragraph 1.10.3. has been deleted. Paragraph 4.2.2. was amended to include a requirement to ensure all personnel are able to communicate with host installation personnel. |
| 25 | Description of Services | Workload | Can the Government please provide guidance regarding their expectation for providing service during times when the MOG of 1 is exceeded? Does the Government intend to provide surge support? Is it the contractor’s responsibility to remain prepared to support sporadic MOG of 2 conditions on-site? | The contractor shall facilitate on-time aircraft departures and maintain the capability to provide sustained ATGHS for a Working Maximum on Ground (WMOG), as defined in Appendix A, of one (1) wide-body aircraft or two (2) narrow body aircraft. The Government does not intend the contractor to provide a surge requirement; however, the Contractor shall provide the sustained capability to provide ATGHS until all aircraft requirements are met. The Government reserves the right to insert any necessary personnel to augment contractor operations, during periods that may warrant. |
| 26 | Kunsan PWS 1.2. & 1.9. | Workload | Does the Government intend to decrease the requirements during significantly high volume periods, especially those which exceed a MOG of 1? | See previous response. |
| 27 | Kunsan PWS 1.2. & 1.9. | Workload | Does the Government intend to provide support in the manner of MHE drivers, monitors, and other aircraft support roles when there are two wide body aircraft on the ground simultaneously, or other situations which exceed the RFP’s stated requirements, as the workload data and RFP for this opportunity define this site as a MOG of 1? Should contractors plan to provide for surge and contingency to meet requirements during these times? | See previous response. |
| 28 | Kunsan PWS 1.1. | Staffing | Will the Government confirm that ATOC services are required to be provided during all normal business hours (0800 – 1700), which requires, at minimum, a dedicated FTE to man the ATOC? | ATOC shall be manned during these established operating hours 0800-1700 local time, Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall determine staffing to meet this requirement. |
| 29 | Kunsan PWS 1.3. | Staffing | Will the Government confirm that passenger services are required to be provided during all normal business hours (0800 – 1700), which requires, at minimum, a dedicated FTE to man the passenger services area? | Passenger Service shall be manned during these established operating hours 0800-1700 local time, Monday through Friday. The PWS will be amended to include the following: 4.2.2. The Passenger Terminal may be without staffing for short periods of time, not to exceed 3 hours at any one time, to facilitate aircraft loading/unloading. During this timeframe the Contractor shall post a “Temporarily Closed” notice at the Passenger Terminal entrance which includes but is not limited the following: phone numbers to contact the ATOC and time it will be reopened. The Contractor shall determine staffing to meet this requirement. |
| 30 | Kunsan PWS 12. & 1.9. | Staffing | Can the Government please confirm that per the requirements of section 1.2. Aircraft Services and 1.9. Material Handling Equipment and Vehicle Operations/Maintenance a minimum of three personnel are required to be on staff with no additional duties during all business hours to meet the requirements? | The Contractor shall determine staffing to meet this requirement. |
| 31 | Kunsan PWS 4.2. | Staffing | Can the Government provide further definition or description regarding 20% of the work on site falling outside of normal business hours? Is the contractor required to provide additional staff for all work that occurs during non-working hours? | Reference PWS paragraph 4.2. Contractor shall staff functions outside the established operating hours as required to meet performance requirements 24 hours a day. The Contractor shall anticipate approximately 20% of the annual performance required to meet specific aircraft arrival/departure mission requirements will occur outside the established (0800-1700) hours of operation. The Contractor shall determine staffing to meet these requirements. |
| 32 | Kunsan PWS Appendix D-1 | Workload | Will the Government provide more discrete workload data that shows the past 12 month’s flight schedule, designed to indicate volume and surge times that exceed MOG of 1 and may require surge support or overall increased staffing? | The Government does not intend to provide any additional workload data and currently provided in Appendix D-1 and D-2. |
| 33 | Gimhae PWS 1.1, 4.1., & 4.2. | Staffing | Will the Government confirm that per the GIMHAE PWS the requirement for ATOC services during all normal business hours is in addition to the requirement listed in section 4.1., for a Station Manager and Assistant Station Manager? | The Contractor shall determine staffing to meet these requirements. |
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