SEA-TAC 2020.03.16. QA Master Log.xlsx
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- Gateway Passenger Services in Seattle, WA Federal contract opportunity
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- HTC711-20-R-C001
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This document contains a question and answer log pertaining to a solicitation for Air Terminal Ground Handling Services at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. USTRANSCOM is seeking these services to support Air Mobility Command operations. Interested offerors must submit proposals by 8:00am CST on March 25, 2020. The incumbent contractor currently provides these services, which include passenger and cargo processing, aircraft loading and unloading, check-in functions, and facility leasing. Offerors are able to conduct independent research at the airport but no site visit will be sponsored. Details are provided on equipment, facilities, staffing requirements, and past performance evaluation criteria.
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| Atch 1 - SEA-TAC PWS 2020.04.01.pdf | ||
| 2020.03.11 KSEA Pre-Proposal meeting minutes.pdf | ||
| 2020.02.27 Preproposal Conference Seattle.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| Amendment 0002 - Proposal Response Date.pdf | ||
| Atch 1 - SEA-TAC PWS 2020.0 (Amendment 0001)2.10.pdf | ||
| Amendment 0001 - PWS update.pdf | ||
| Attch 4 1993-0200 v46.pdf | ||
| 2020.02.05 RFP Cover Letter.pdf | ||
| Attch 1 KSEA PWS.PDF | ||
| Attch 2 SEA-TAC PP Survey.doc | DOC document | |
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| Question # | Par. Ref | Quick Reference | Question | Date | Government Answer |
| 1 | Solicitation Page 28, Paragraph (B) | Proposal Prep Inst. | Without the conduct of a site visit, the incumbent contractor has an inherent "knowledge" advantage. This does not support the government's statement of determination that there is a "high probability of adequate price competition." | The Government is not sponsoring a site visit; however, offerors are able to |
conduct their own research at SEA-TAC to observe passenger processing procedures outside the TSA checkpoints. The offeror shall not interfere with Government or incumbent Contractor personnel.
| 2 | PWS 1.1, Page 2 | Description of Services | Where are the cargo processing facilities located? Are they separate from the passenger processing area? | There are no cargo processing facilities, the space required to safely process and manifest Mission Capability (MICAP) cargo is minimal and typically accomplished either at the Passenger Check-in counters or the Air Terminal Operations Center. |
| 3 | PWS 1.2.13.2, Page 4 | Description of Services | Does the government provide the aisle chairs to contractor? Does the COR designated wheelchair service provider provide the wheelchairs? | Aisle chairs are provided by the Commercial Airlift Carrier for use by the Contractor in assisting passengers to their assigned aircraft seat. Yes, the wheelchair service designated by the COR will provide wheelchairs when the Contractor coordinates wheelchair services. |
| 4 | PWS 1.2.16.2, Page 4 | Description of Services | Please confirm that the aircraft ground handlers are responsible for loading the gate-checked items onboard the aircraft. | The Carrier's checked baggage handling service provider is responsible for loading gate-checked items on-board the aircraft. |
| 5 | PWS 1.5.1, Page 6 | Funds Handling | Is the contractor reimbursed for use of TELECHECK (or equivalent service) to verify checks? | No. |
| 6 | PWS 4.11, Page 15 | Facilities | What is the contact information for the leasing of offices in the south end of the terminal? Can the government identify what areas are being leased for current contract, and provide the square footage? | This information can be obtained by contacting the SEA-TAC Airport Authority. This information is proprietary to the incumbent Contractor. |
| 7 | PWS Appendix C-2, Page 21 | GFE | Will cables and wires have to be run from ticket counters to GFE Lenovo Thinkpads or their own laptops to them? Where are the servers located and how does the contractor connect either the RGATES Thinkpads or their own laptops to them? Is Wi-Fi available? | Yes, cables and wires are connected at the ticket counters to the internet, and laptops access GATES via the WEB. The servers are located at JB Lewis-McChord. WiFi connectivity is not available for GATES laptops. |
| 8 | PWS Appendix C-2, Page 22 | GFE | Please provide the ink/toner model numbers and the consumptive history. | The Government does not track printer paper consumption. The printer ink/toner requirements can be obtained by researching the printer make/model listed in the GFE Appendix. |
| 9 | PWS Appendix D, Page 23 | Station Workload | How many flights outbound (Departures) are going overseas each month? | Historical workload is provided in Appendix D. All depicted departures are destined for locations Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS). |
| 10 | Solicitation Page 29, Para €(iii) | Past Performance | will the government allow vendors to use their personal past performance as a small business that does not have active past performance executing the task described in the PWS? | In accordance with solicitation reference 52.212-1(b)(2)€(iii), "the offeror shall submit past performance references for no more than three of the most relevant contracts performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the last three years from the date of issuance of the solicitation." |
| 11 | Solicitation | Does the government intend to have a site visit? | The Government is not sponsoring a site visit; however, offerors are able to |
conduct their own research at SEA-TAC to observe passenger processing procedures outside the TSA checkpoints. The offeror shall not interfere with Government or incumbent Contractor personnel.
12 PWS 4.11, Page 15 Facilities The PWS states, "The contractor shall furnish and lease office space in the south end of the terminal, required to perform all PWS requirements. All lease and renovation costs for facilities (to include any office space renovations that will not otherwise be recouped via a Reimbursement Agreement with the Port of Seattle Airport Authority) shall:" This is critical to a site visit in order for the contractor to be able to provide competitive pricing. The Government is not sponsoring a site visit; however, offerors are able to conduct their own research at SEA-TAC to observe passenger processing procedures outside the TSA checkpoints. The offeror shall not interfere with Government or incumbent Contractor personnel. A Pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 11 Mar 20 at Scott AFB.
| 13 | PWS 4.12 | Check-in/military asst. Counters | the PWS states, "the contractor shall coordinate with the appropriate AMC Airlift Carrier Ground Representative for the use of six common use passenger check-in counters provided by the carrier in the Airlift Commercial contract." This is critical to competitive pricing. Requesting a site visit. | The Government is not sponsoring a site visit; however, offerors are able to conduct their own research at SEA-TAC to observe passenger processing procedures outside the TSA checkpoints. The offeror shall not interfere with Government or incumbent Contractor personnel. A Pre-proposal conference is scheduled for 11 Mar 20 at Scott AFB. |
| 14 | Solicitation | CLINs | Could the government clarify if there is an ODC CLIN for this contract? | No, there is not an ODC CLIN for this contract. |
| 15 | Solicitation | Could the government identify the number of employees currently performing these functions? | The incumbent's staffing approach is considered proprietary. | |
| 16 | Solicitation Page 29, Part ii(a) | Staffing & Management | Is providing an example of the 7 day shift schedule necessary given this is a fixed price, best value award? | Yes, reference Solicitation page 29, the offeror shall identify which positions are full time or part-time, length of work shifts (i.e. 8 or 12 hours), and provide an example of a seven day shift schedule. |
| 17 | Solicitation Page 29, Part iii(a) | Past Performance | Is the text in bold regarding past performance the area of emphasis regarding the relevancy of past performance? | Reference Solicitation pages 29 and 32. The most relevant efforts include, but are not limited to: managing/disseminating mission information; ensuring readiness of terminal resources required to receive, document, plan, and move passengers/cargo; ensuring maximum aircraft utilization and on-time aircraft departure reliability; handling/processing/manifesting passengers, baggage, and cargo/mail; and loading/unloading aircraft. In evaluating past performance, the Government will give greater consideration to information on those contracts deemed most relevant |
| 18 | PWS Appendix C-2, page 21 | GFE | The government is providing Lenovo Thinkpads P50 laptops; does this conflict with the FAR clause prohibiting Chinese manufactured electronics? | The Lenovo Thinkpads were government purchased and obtained through proper channels. |
The FAR clause, 52.204-25 relates to the prohibition on contracting for certain telecommunications or equipment and doesn’t apply as stated above, the Lenovo Thinkpads have already been procured. This contract relates to the Gateway services for Seattle.
| 19 | PWS 4.3.3, Page 11 | JPAS verification | Should contractors be inputting personnel into JPAS when just a T-1 investigation is needed? | No, reference PWS paragraphs 4.3.2. and 4.3.3., the contractor shall provide specific information to the TA to facilitate completion of the Tier I investigation. |
| 20 | PWS 4.8. | Bonding | Is there a bonding requirement associated with insurance requirements. | No, there is a SEA-TAC Customs Seal required when completing the SEA-TAC Security Badging requirements, reference PWS paragraph 4.3.10. Contact SEA-TAC Customs for more information concerning requirements and associated costs. |
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