Attachment_11_Vendor_Submitted_Questions.pdf

M00146-16-T-9011 Attachment 11

GOVERNMENT RESPONSES TO VENDOR SUBMITTED QUESTIONS

1. The solicitation states "The Contractor shall be ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified and must have obtained certification from an accredited Registrar approved by the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) or the ANSI-

ASQ National Accreditation Board"

Please confirm this requirement. Background transportation and movement of aircraft and vehicles is pretty common

Transient Alert Maintenance function and is not considered a manufacturing function. Please validate this requirement. Secondly, if the 9001 or AS9100 is in fact a validated requirement can this certification be obtained an pursued immediately following the award of this contract similar to obtaining a DD254 Facilities Security

Clearance.

Government Response: Due to the uniqueness of the FRCE mission, the facility’s internal freight delivery system is a vital component of the military aircraft rework and manufacturing process. The role of Transient Alert maintenance is minimal and mostly relegated to the delivery and the movement of aircraft work stands, GSE, GME and aircraft. However, the secure and safe transport of processed aircraft materials and manufactured aeronautical parts is an inherent and integral function that is absolutely required for successful rework of FRCE products. The

ISO 9001 and AS9100 is an exclusive guaranty compliance with high industry standards by a recognized certifier.

Secondly, the ISO 9001 and AS9100 certifications must be obtained and in place prior to contract award. The functions outlined by the Transportation contract are so intermingled with the FRCE’s mission that the contractor’s failure meet these high standards for any period of time would ultimately impair the facility’s ability to list any products produced as being covered by these certifications and affect our business profile. The ISO9001 and

AS9100 certifications cannot be relatively compared to the DD254 Facilities Security Clearance because obtaining security clearance is based upon the background of the individual contractor hiree/applicant. If the hiree/applicant fails to obtain a clearance, the contractor would simply hire another applicant. However, should the contractor fail to obtain ISO 9001 and AS9100 certification, the company cannot be considered.

2. Will the Government interpret an Air Force flight line with existing flight operations, movement of aircraft, GSE gear, air stairs and aircraft servicing trucks to and from hangar facilities all on aircraft in excess of $75 million per aircraft, be considered relevant past performance?

Government Response: The information provided can be considered relevant but does not encompass the total scope of the work required. However, the vendor’s quotation in response to the solicitation must contain the elements identified in Section L for this factor.

3. Can the Government provide the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the current contractor and the union to understand the fringe agreement?

Government Response: The MOU is an agreed upon clarification of a specific component of the CBA by the union and management. It is similar in function to a contract modification to a PWS.

4. Can the Government confirm if this requirement is a combination of Union and Non-Union personnel, considering there is no pay rate in the CBA for aircraft handlers? Are their non-union personnel performing aircraft movement, if so can you provide a wage determination category for that function?

Government Response: The CBA provides union representation and coverage for all non-management level employees, Union and non-union, but does not permit interference in managerial decisions concerning the formal and legal operation of its business. Management assigns work and tasks, disciplines subordinates, manages pay, promotions and overtime within the confines of the CBA. Additionally, aircraft handlers, such as wing walkers, plane captain, etc. are provided by the Government, and are not a requirement of the PWS.

5. Reference PWS Section C-7, Workload. The table within this section provides the PWS Requirement/Area and a description of each workload indicator. However, it only lists the number of times each event occurs within a calendar year. With the data presented, there is no reasonable way for anyone other than the incumbent to estimate the duration of the services and to arrive at the required staffing to perform successfully.

a. Please provide timeframe for each activity in number of minutes. Without this data, offerors other than the incumbent will be unable to estimate the associated timeframes and staffing levels required for each activity.

b. If the data requested in “a” above will not be provided, then please provide a staffing list, by labor classification, of all employees required to perform the services.

Government Response:

(a) Data with this level of detail / specificity is not available, due to the high number of possible combinations of pickup and drop off points (over 14,000 possible combinations in many cases)

(b) Staffing data was gathered from the original A-76 study, and updated as the Government’s requirement changed over time. Although the contract itself does not require a specific number of personnel, either in total or in specific service areas, a general range of anticipated personnel is provided below:

Site Supervisor: 2-4

Dispatchers: 3-6**

Forklift: 6-10**

Tractor Trailer (Class A, P, X): 6-10

Mule/Tug: 12-15**

Fuel Specialist/ Heavy Equipment Operator: 0-4*

Mechanic: 0-1*

*Can be dual assignment from tractor trailer

**can be dual assigned based on need/ increase in demand

6. Is there an anticipated start date for this contract?

Government Response: Refer to Section F of the solicitation for planned periods of performance.

7. 52.228-9 shall the contractor provide cargo insurance for the government vehicles used during this contract, or for only the contractors vehicles used during work?

Government Response: Per PWS Section C-3.2.3, the Government will provide all vehicles for use under this contract. The contractor is required to comply with all applicable insurance requirements. This includes insurance required by law, as well as the requirements of the solicitation. Pay special attention to the insurance requirements of clause 52.228-5 and 52.228-9, both of which are a requirement. Additional guidance and requirements are provided in Section H, paragraph 1.0 “Certificate of Insurance Required”. Subparagraph (iii) of this same section states “this insurance shall be required on the conprehensive form of the policy and shall provide injury liability and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract.” This section is separate from the cargo insurance requirements, however, the contractor is required to maintain cargo insurance on all vehicles used in the performance of this contract as well.

8. Will the contractor be responsible for snow/ice removal in their areas or work during this contract?

Government Response: The government will clear snow and ice from common walkways and major doors, crosswalks and intersections throughout FRC East but may not specifically clear paths to the Government-furnished vehicles and office space used by the contractor in performance of their duties. See revised PWS Section C-3.3.16.

9. Is the lowboy services Item 0005 and 1005 the same as tractor trailer services described in the scope of work section or does lowboy services have a different scope of work.

Government Response: Yes, 0005 and 1005 is encompassed in PWS Section C-5.7 Delivery/Tractor Trailer

Services. The descriptions for CLINs 0005 and 1005 have been amended to state “Delivery/Tractor Trailer

Services” to more properly align with PWS language.

10. RFQ states “All FRC East Personnel, including contractor personnel, are subject to urinalysis testing by the

Government.” In this event, would this cost be billable to the Government if the contractor has already done this in the pre-screening application process?

Government Response: The costs associated with urinalysis testing are not directly billable to the Government.

Government and FRCE regulations and instructions require the contractor to establish a Drug Free Workplace

Program in accordance with FRCEASTINST 5355.1. See PWS paragraph C-1.5.2.6.

11. RFQ states that “All personnel working on site at the FRC East under this contract shall document their receipt and review of the information listed in reference (a) annually.” What is “reference (a)” and where is it located in the solicitation document?

Government Response: This is the FRCE Information Brochure, which contains additional safety information. It is available online; the link is located in Solicitation Section H, paragraph 8.0. There is no format for documentation of the review, so a memorandum or email is sufficient.

12. Section C-5.7.3.2, "Move aircraft, aircraft parts, components, tools, equipment and hazardous and non-hazardous materials within the FRC East and to and from and within its adjacent and outlying areas. Operator reported to job site within a desired time of 15 min/max acceptable 30min. ready to move materials."Section C-1.3, "Outlying areas are any locations within a 200-mile driving radius of the FRC East." Since a 200 mile radius will take longer to service than the standard allots, can there be a separate standard for the outlying areas of the

"Timeliness" tables of this solicitation?

Government Response: Timeliness standards have been updated. See revised PWS Section PWS C-5.7.3.2 .

13. "Although the contractor shall NOT perform any fueling/defueling operations of aircraft, test cells and ground equipment, the contractor's dispatch personnel shall receive such service requests from FRC East personnel and relay those requests to the MCAS Cherry Point Fuels Department ('Station Fuels')...the contractor shall request a timeline to the FRC East requester." With the interdependent relationship between the refueling/defueling of equipment and the contractor's timeliness standards, can the government supply a window of response time for the refueling and defueling so the contractor is more able to meet standards? Also, the contractor's timeliness depends upon the timeframe in which the government can complete major repairs to needed equipment and vehicles. Is the government able to provide a window of service to for major maintenance to again ensure the contractor is able to meet expectations provided in the timeliness tables?

Government Response: No, the response times of the Station Fuels department is outside the control of FRCE, nor is the contractor held responsible for time it takes to perform such fueling/defueling operations. The only such operation for which time standards are placed on the contactor are 10/10 preservation oil services (see PWS C-

5.3.3.3.2). See revised PWS section C-5.3.3.

14. Section C-5.10.2, "Deliver and pick up equipment for PM. Deliver and pick up equipment for repair at the

Motor Pool, GSE Shop, or commercial vendor shops...Issue customers vehicles and receive vehicles when customers return them." Section C-1.5.11, "In the performance of this PWS, contractor employees shall NOT sign the DD Form 1348 or any other document indicating the condition of nor the acceptance of goods or services transported and delivered." Since contractor employees are NOT to indicate the condition of nor the acceptance of goods or services, then can the government provide a process within this solicitation that specifically states the procedure, forms, and timeline for acceptance of liabilities? It is important that there is a standard for checking goods and services before shipment and after delivery and the time before delivery/pick-up to check the condition. A paper trail assists in assigning liabilities were there to be a discrepancy over damage(s) to a high value item(s).

Government Response: Section C-5.10.2 is a separate function and is not related to the conditions covered in

Section C-1.5.11. Section C-5.10.2 covers the pickup and delivery of government-owned property that the government is responsible for maintaining regardless of condition. As this property is usually found in various conditions, the contractor is only liable for the item between delivery points. This is not the same as with any move performed in which an aircraft part has been reworked or repaired by government employees of the FRC East and has been delivered to another government agency or defense contractor for shipment outside of the facility or Air

Station by the contractor. A DD1348 receipt is usually required between different government agencies acknowledging the receipt and condition of aircraft parts and components. The DD1348 form signifies intimate knowledge or familiarization with the specific aircraft component being delivered prior to shipment, which the contractor does not. Such knowledge is only possessed by the government artisan that actually worked on the component or a cognizant aeronautical engineer.

15. Trips are now required for MCAS Beaufort. This trip is approximately six hours one way not including loading and unloading. According to 49 CFR 395.3, the maximum driving time is currently ten to eleven hours (depending on transporting passengers or materials) per day, so a round trip will require overnight stay. With that being stated, a round trip will require overnight accommodations. Are we to price Per Diem for these trips?

Government Response: It is the contractor’s responsibility to meet any and all applicable laws/regulations, such as

49 CFR 395.3. There will be no reimbursement for Per Diem.

16. "The pricing for After Hours work is based on a firm fixed price per 'day' (man day) (refer to contract CLIN for

After Hours support)." There is currently no CLIN provided for After Hours in the Solicitation. Is the government planning to provide one?

Government Response: The RFQ has been amended to include an afterhours CLIN for year 1 and year 2. See revised CLINs 0009 and 1009.

17. Currently, the requirement to carry $1 million in Cargo Insurance is in "Section I - Contract Clauses". Can this also be placed in "Section H-1(a) of Certificate of Insurance Requirements" with all the other insurance requirements?

Government Response: Section I contains all contract clauses, which is where both clauses regarding insurance are located, 52.228-5 and 52.228-9. This is the appropriate location for clauses in accordance with the Federal

Acquisition Regulations. Section H contains special contract requirements. In the case of this solicitation, it is appropriate to state the special insurance requirements in section H, while also listing the appropriate clauses in

Section I. Contractors are required to comply with all insurance requirements, regardless of their location within the solicitation.

18. No workload or description was given outlining whether we provide 10/10 oil for Test Cells. Will the contractor be required to maintain Test Cells with 10/10 oil? If so, can details (description and quantity) be stated.

Government Response: Yes, 10/10 preservation services are required for the F402 test cell in building 4188. As many F402 engines are inducted from various agencies and military locations, the common practice is to fill the test cell with 10/10 preservation fluid after each run to ensure problematic or suspect fuel is captured and the cleanliness of the test cell for the next engine run remains intact.

19. "Representations and Certifications Instructions" do not provide details on whether this section should be provided as a separate document or attached to another section for submittal. To avoid non-compliance, can the government provide instructions on where (separately or attached to another section of response) the

"Representations and Certifications" section should be submitted?

Government Response: Representations and Certifications are required to be submitted as a separate document, and should not be attached to any other section. Additionally, the requirement to submit representations and certifications are as follows, and in accordance with the submission requirements of 52.212-2 of the solicitation:

“Vendors are to include completed copies of the Representations and Certifications incorporated into Section K of this document by reference and in full-text with their quote. Electronic copies of the full-text version of the provisions incorporated by reference are available at: http://farsite.hill.af.mil/VFFARA.HTM. If the vendor has completed the representations and certifications electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov, a completed copy of the provision is not required. However, the vendor must provide documentation that confirms the electronic certification, including a list of the provisions certified.”

20. How many employees does the incumbent contractor have now?

Government Response: See answer to number 5.

21. How long does it take a mule driver to complete one circuit of route "A"? ...Route "B"?

Government Response: This depends on whether the route is internal or external, the number of individual deliveries/pick-ups along the route, traffic inside or outside of each building and the total distance traveled. External routes can be a circuit of up to 3.5 miles.

22. How many of each type of equipment (like mules, forklifts, trucks, etc.) are actually in use on a given day (on average)?

Government Response: 8-10 forklifts, 10-13 tugs/mules, 2 electric cart mule trains, 2-4 trucks

23. Reference PWS TE 3.1 — Transportation Equipment.

a. Does the government provide all levels of maintenance and repair for all of these items?

b. If the government does not provide all levels of maintenance and repair for all of these items, is the contractor reimbursed for these expenses?

c. Specifically, which types of maintenance and repair is the contractor responsible for on these items?

d. Are these items joint-use between government personnel and the contractor?

a. Yes, except PWS Section C-5.10 (for minor equipment maintenance)

b. The contractor provides the labor and the Government provides all necessary materials.

c. Refer to Section C-5.10 of the PWS for minor equipment maintenance requirements.

d. Government Furnished Property (equipment) is predominantly used by the contractor

24. Reference PWS TE 3.2 — Radios

a. Does the government provide all levels of maintenance and repair for all of these items?

b. If the government does not provide all levels of maintenance and repair for all of these items, is the contractor reimbursed for these expenses?

c. Specifically, which types of maintenance and repair is the contractor responsible for on these items?

d. Are these items joint-use between government personnel and the contractor?

a. Yes

b. N/A – see a.

c. N/A – see a.

d. No, radios on the Contractor’s inventory are used exclusively by the Contractor.

25. Reference PWS TE 3.1 — Transportation Equipment. If any of these items are joint-use, who is responsible for the operator-level maintenance and the fueling of these items?

Government Response: Regarding maintenance, refer to Question / Answer #23. The contractor is responsible for refueling these items, if the Contractor uses them. Each vehicle is provided a VIL key to which all fuels are charged to the Government. Access to Fuel Farm is provided.

26. Reference PWS TE 3.1 — Transportation Equipment. If any of these items are joint-use, who is responsible for the inventory and control/safeguarding of these items?

Government Response: All GFP is predominately utilized by the contractor. Therefore, the contractor is responsible for safeguarding the inventory (when not in Government use) and inventorying per PWS Section C-

3.1.3.

27. Reference PWS TE 3.2 — Radios. If any of these items are joint-use, who is responsible for the inventory and control/safeguarding of these items?

Government Response: Radios are assigned for contractor use only; the contractor is responsible for safeguarding and control.

28. Reference PWS TE 3.1 — Transportation Equipment. Are any of these items pre-positioned throughout the installation or are all of them required to be located in the yard by bldg. 188?

Government Response: All items are stored/staged at building 188 for safekeeping and ease of access.

29. Reference PWS TE 3.1 — Transportation Equipment. Who provides or pays for the parts, supplies, shop supplies, and fluids for the operator-level maintenance of these items?

Government Response: All materials are provided by the Government; refer to PWS Section C-5.10.1.

30. Reference Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices. Why is this only a 2-year effort? Will the government consider this contract for a base period plus 4 one-year options instead?

Government Response: At this time, the Government workload forecast is accurate for a period of two years.

Therefore, a longer period is not feasible.

31. Does the government provide paper and toner for all GFE printers? If not, is the contractor reimburse for the cost of paper an toner?

Government Response: The contractor is required to provide all paper. The Government will provide toner and other printer supplies for the printer by filling out a Material Requisition Form or generate a repair ticket to address the issue. Refer to PWS Section C-1.5.9.

32. Reference PWS TE 2.3 — Facilities with Mule Train Operations.

a. There appears to be duplicates of facilities contained in the table “5.4 Mule Train Services” and “table

5.5 Mule Services”. Why are some facilities listed more than once? Please clarify.

b. In the two aforementioned tables, what is the difference between “Mule Train Services” and “Mule

Services”? Are they the same service.

c. Please define Mule Train Services. What is performed?

d. Please define Mule Services. What is performed?

a. Please see c and d below. Some locations are not requested on a regular basis due to nature of the industrial process or special requirement.

b. No, see c and d below.

c. Mule Train Services are route-based services that perform continuously during normal work hours per

PWS Section C-5.4.1.

d. Mule Services are on demand services for specific moves involving the operation of tractors and trucks per PWS Section C-5.5.1.

33. Reference PWS C-1.5.2.1 Supervision. May the Project Manager and Site Manager be the same person?

Government Response: Yes, but this does not mean it is the Government’s requirement to be the same person. It is ultimately up to the contractor to determine their staffing structure in order to meet the Government’s requirement.

34. Reference PWS C-1.5.2.1 Supervision. Must the Project Manager be located on site?

Government Response: If the Project Manager (PM) and Site Manager (SM) are the same person, then yes, the

PM/SM must be onsite. Refer to the answer of number 33 for additional clarification.

35. Reference PWS Section C-7 Workload. The workload doesn’t contain any routes, times, or durations of activities. With the information provided, offerors other than the incumbent will not be able to reasonable estimate the manning required.

a. Will the government please provide the minimum staffing expected, by labor classification?

b. Will the government please provide the expected organizational structure chart with appropriate labor classifications?

36. Can the government please supply a list of all Site Visit Attendees including those that registered but did not attend?

Larry Walsh, TLC

Kurt Stein, TLC

Michael Whitesell, LSG

Heidi Moran, LSG

Rebecca Miller, LSG

Gary Garratano, PMI

Leonard Strickland, PMI

Buddy Webster, DAK Resources

David Moorefield, DAK Resources

Jason Houston Blackson Arrow

Bruce Schomaker, AFC

Dericko Dixon, Dixon Heavy Hauling

37. In regards to RFQ responses, is there a page limit assigned for any of the required sections?

Government Response: No.

38. The requirement for a detailed staffing plan would ensure price reasonableness of quotes; can the government make this a requirement for responses?

Government Response: No.

39. The projected workload data stated in C-7.2 Forecast is less in several areas that what is currently being performed. Will the contractor be compensated for the additional work after these forecasted quantities are completed?

Government Response: First, note that the workload data in PWS Section C-7.2 has been revised. In order to be considered for compensation, the contractor would need to submit an Equitable Adjustment or Claim pursuant to

FAR Part 33.

40. Reference RFQ pages 106 through 108, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

a. Item f) permits electronic submission of quotes. What email address shall we use for submission?

b. Item a) Technical Capability, appears to be a replicate of the submission requirements for item b) Past

Performance Information Instructions. Please clarify. Is the same data required for these two areas, but in separate volumes, one for Technical and one for Past Performance?

a. Electronic submission of quotes must be sent to Nicholas.vonbargen@usmc.mil. Item b) and f) of this section have been revised to reflect.

mailto:Nicholas.vonbargen@usmc.mil

b. Item a) technical capability, is different from past performance. Corporate experience is used to determine the offeror’s ability and capacity to perform the work, whereas past performance is used to evaluate how well the work was performed. Under 52.212-2 Technical of the solicitation, relevant corporate experience is defined as the movement of complex, high value equipment within a government or commercial heavy industrial manufacturing facility completed within the last five (5) years. In summary, corporate experience refers to whether the offeror has done similar work before, and past performance describes how well they have done that work.

41. Reference PWS C-1.5.3.3 FRC East Operating Hours, After Hours Work. This second paragraph under this area refers to a “contract CLIN for After Hours support”. Yet there is no after-hours contract CLIN.

a. Please provide an after-hours contract CLIN.

b. Is work after hours reimbursable or part of the monthly FFP?

Government Response: See Question / Answer #16.

42. Reference PWS C-5.3.3. What is the average time to fuel or defuel an aircraft with 10/10?

Government Response: Depending on aircraft type and ambient air temperatures, 15-165 minutes.

43. Reference PWS C-5.3.2. What is the average time used to move aircraft within the facility?

Government Response: Depending on distance and preparation required (towing needs, FOD sweep requirements), 30-140 minutes.

44. Reference PWS C-5.3.2. What is the average time used to move aircraft for compass swing?

Government Response: Depending on avionics, weather and aircraft, 0.5-3.0 hours.

45. Reference PWS C-5.9. Please provide historical and/or estimated workload data for dispatch services? How many dispatch requests are received per day on each shift?

Government Response: 80-325 dispatch requests fielded on 1 st shift; 25-150 on 2 nd

46. Reference PWS C-5.10. Please explain the difference between trouble calls and roadside service.

Government Response: Trouble call is when GFP operated by the Contractor needs service in the field. Roadside

Service is when GFP operated by government employees needs service in the field.

47. Reference CLIN 0008, Equipment Maintenance and Admin Services. PWS C-5.10 describes the work to be provided, yet there is no workload with historical or projected time frames to allow offerors other than the incumbent to staff and price this CLIN. Please provide meaningful data so all offerors may staff and price this

CLIN area and compete on an equitable basis.

48. Reference CLIN 0006, Special Tour Service. PWS C-5.8 describes the work to be provided, yet uses terms such as “periodically”, with no workload with historical or projected time frames to allow offerors other than the incumbent to staff and price this CLIN. Please provide meaningful data so all offerors may staff and price this

CLIN area and compete on an equitable basis.

49. Reference CLIN 0005, Lowboy Services. PWS C-5.7 describes the work to be provided, yet there is no workload with historical or projected time frames to allow offerors other than the incumbent to staff and price this

CLIN. Please provide meaningful data so all offerors may staff and price this CLIN area and compete on an equitable basis.

50. Reference CLIN 0004, Forklift Services. PWS C-5.6 describes the work to be provided, yet there is no workload with historical or projected time frames to allow offerors other than the incumbent to staff and price this

CLIN. Please provide meaningful data so all offerors may staff and price this CLIN area and compete on an

51. Reference CLIN 0003, Mule Services-On Demand. PWS C-5.5 describes the work to be provided, yet there is no workload with historical or projected time frames to allow offerors other than the incumbent to staff and price this CLIN. Please provide meaningful data so all offerors may staff and price this CLIN area and compete on an

52. Reference CLIN 0002, Mule Train Services-Route. PWS C-5.4 describes the work to be provided, yet there is no workload with historical or projected time frames to allow offerors other than the incumbent to staff and price this CLIN. Please provide meaningful data so all offerors may staff and price this CLIN area and compete on an

53. Reference CLIN 0001, Flightline Services. PWS C-5.3 describes the work to be provided, yet there is no workload with historical or projected time frames to allow offerors other than the incumbent to staff and price this

CLIN. Please provide meaningful data so all offerors may staff and price this CLIN area and compete on an

54. The government referenced a project manager and site manager in Paragraph C-1.5.2.1. Are these two positions the same person? If not, then where does the government expect the project manager to be assigned?

Government Response: See Question / Answer #33 and #34.

55. Will the government reimburse for any travel in support of outlying areas that beyond a 50 mile radius of the

FRC East Facility located on Cherry Point? Or will the government provide GFE Vehicles for travel to outlying areas beyond the 50 mile radius of the Main FRC East Facility?

Government Response: The outlying area radius is 200 miles, per PWS Section C-1.3. The Government provides

GFP for all official travel under the contract. For travel beyond the 200 miles radius (MCAS Beaufort), see

Question / Answer #15.

56. Could the government clarify what payment request the following statement is in reference to. C-1.5.5.1 -The contractor must obtain approval of the QCP by the Government before submission of the first payment request.

Government Response: See revised PWS Section C-1.5.5.1.

57. Will the government provide all paper and toner in support of PWS requirements?

Government Response: See Question / Answer #31.

58. Are all incumbent employees currently licensed /trained on all GFE provided by the government in support of the PWS? Will documentation of training be available to the awarded contractor of incumbent employees that accept offers from awarded contractor?

Government Response: Current contractor employees are certified / licensed for the equipment they are required to operate. If the training was provided by the Government, FRC East will provide the appropriate documentation.

59. Will the government reimburse the contractor for cost of the employees Commercial Drivers License? Will the government reimburse for the cost of employees to have an annual DOT Physical IAW requirements for a CDL?

Will government reimburse for DOT requirement to annually have 50% of CDL drivers have a Level II Drug

Screening?

Government Response: No to all questions.

60. Will the government provide reimbursement for safety equipment required IAW Article 28 of the CBA?

Government Response: No, per PWS Section C-4.2.2, the contractor is responsible for providing PPE.

61. Per paragraph C-5.8.2 vehicles are to be cleaned but there is no reference to cleaning supplies, ie rags, brushes and detergent for cleaning vehicles. Will the government provide the cleaning supplies or is the contractor expected to provide them?

Government Response: The Government provides these items. Reference PWS Section C-3.1

62. Would the Government provide additional workload information to assist in determining the number of FTE by labor category to perform the work? Or would the Government provide staffing to allow contractors to bid on a level field?