Questions_and_Answers_M6700114T0004.pdf

MCIEAST Contracting Department Questions and Answers M67001-14-T-0004 Question 1: In accordance with the solicitation instructions, all company identifying information shall be removed from the quote. However, it is not clear as to whether this instruction pertains to the past performance volume. As you know, providing the information stated in the solicitation requires us to divulge names, contract numbers, locations, etc. This information alone allows for the identification of a bidder. Question: Does the government require bidders to remove company identification from the past performance volume?

Answer: You can include your company information in Past Performance.

Question 2: Page 7 of the solicitation, Sub factor F states the phase-in of personnel shall support the requirements of the contract by 30 June 2014. Question: What is the governments expected phase-in period?

Answer: The requested phase-in period is the time period that will allow for a seamless turnover with the Contracted Reset team. The request is to ensure that there is no interruption of support for the FRS.

Date is 05 August 2014. It is not 30 June 2014. It will be corrected.

Question 3: Solicitation page 11, Para 11B makes reference to CTS personnel in addition to CMS personnel. Question: Can you please define what CTS stands for?

Answer: CTS was used to identify the Contract Team Supervisor (CTS) however, we can strike "CTS" since the Maintenance Controller/ Team Lead (identified under Page 9, paragraph 6) will essentially be the

CTS.

Question 4: Page 9 , paragraph 4 states the contractor shall provide all, supervision and labor while maintaining assigned common use tools and containers provided by the government. Likewise, page 12, paragraph D defines equipment and special tools provided by the government, but it does not specifically state whether or not contractors are authorized to provide their own hand tools.

Question: Can the government please clarify whether or not CMS personnel are can provide their own hand tools?

Answer: We do NOT want CMS personnel to provide their own tools. We want to ensure that tools used are outlined in the TCM. We also want to ensure accountability of tools and that there is no room for open interpretation of the tools that are not authorized in the TCM.

Question 5: Page 12, paragraph J: This paragraph is a bit confusing. As stated, it appears the USMC has final responsibility for the completed work. However, the second sentence in this paragraph states that “in the absence of a qualified CMS CDI or CDQAR, final responsibility for completed work will remain with the USMC. Question: Can the government define if CMS CDI or CDQARs ever have final responsibility for completed work?

Answer: CMS CDI/CDQAR's have final responsibility when the sign off the corresponding work. In the absence of a qualified CMS CDI or CDQAR, the squadrons (USMC) CDI/CDQAR will be responsible to sign off completed work.

M67001-14-T-0004 Question 6: Does the government have an estimated award date for this contract?

Answer: We will try to award it by the 2nd week of July.

Question 7: How many CH53s is this effort supporting?

Answer: 17

Question 8: Who is currently performing this effort?

Answer: This is a new requirement. Currently preset-reset contract is in place. It will expire on 04 August 2014.

Question 9: RFP Page 9 of 36, para 6 states "Additional guidance and minimum qualifications are provided in enclosure (2). Please provide where enclosure 2 is located.

Answer: Enclosure two is on page 14

Question 10: RFP Page 9 of 36 para 4 states " ... as listed in enclosure (1). Please provide location of enclosure 1.

Answer: Enclosure one is on page 13

Question 11: Should the proposal be double or single spaced?

Answer: No restriction on spacing

Question 12: Will the Contractor personnel ever work 2nd or 3rd shift?

Answer: Second shift yes. No third shift

Question 13: What shift will the contractor personnel work?

Answer: First and second

Question 14: Will the Contractor personnel work 1st shift?

Answer: Yes

Question 15: Will the Contractor personnel work Monday - Friday only?

Answer: Yes

Question 16: Does the government want the contractor to submit a copy of Reps and Certs?

Answer: Yes, but if you don't we can pull it.

M67001-14-T-0004 Question 17: If Reps and Certs from SAM.Gov are required, which section should the contractor submit the printed version of the reps and certs?

Answer: Not necessary, we can review it.

Question 18: Can the contractor submit an enclosure after the technical section?

Answer: Yes

Question 19: What is the page limit for the technical section?

Answer: No limit.

Question 20: Page 7 of 36 states; Phase in as of June 2014. But the Pop states 5 August 2014.which is correct?

Answer: it is 05 August 2014, we will correct the RFQ.

Question 21: Can the government provide an estimated date of award?

Answer: By 2nd week of July

Question: 22: What are the uniform requirements?

Answer: Standard uniform. Short and long sleeve T shirts, shorts or pants (as weather changes). Safety boots. No unit logo's or patches, only company logo's.

Question 23: Can the employees wear a T-shirt and shorts or T-shirt and work pants with appropriate PPE boots?

Answer: Refer to Answer 12.

Question 24: Can the government provide the SCA Occupational Codes for the Airframe Mechanics, Flight Line Mechanics, Electrical/Avionics Mechanics (Aircraft Mech I or Aircraft Mech II's)

Answer:

Airframe Mechanics: Aircraft Mech II Flight Line Mechanics: Aircraft Mech I Electrical/Avionics Mechanics: AircraftMech III

Question 25: What training will the government provide to Contractor personnel during the phase-in process?

Answer: GSE, NAMP and Squadron SOP training will be provided.

M67001-14-T-0004 Question 26: Does the Contractor need to provide a passenger van?

Answer: You shouldn't need one.

Question 27: Will the Contractor have access to a government van or truck?

Answer: No

Question 28: Was there a break in service when the last contract ended?

Answer: This is a new requirement

Question 29: Is there an incumbent?

Answer: No, but currently we preset-reset contract and will expire on 04 August.

Question 30: Who is the incumbent?

Answer: It is a new requirement.

Question 31: Who was the incumbent prior to the break in service?

Answer: It is a new requirement

Question 32: Can the incumbent bid on this solicitations?

Answer: Technically, anyone can bid on this requirement.

Question 33: Can the incumbent prior to the break in service bid on this solicitation?

Answer: Not applicable.

Question 34: Can the government provide the name of the Contractor that is currently working the preset-reset contract that will expire on 4 Aug 2014?

Answer: PKL Services, Inc.

Question 35: Can the government provide the contract number for the contract that will expire on 4 August 2014?

Answer: N0042109C0023

Question 36: Will the winning Contractor have an opportunity to interview the workforce that is supporting the preset-reset contract?

M67001-14-T-0004 Answer: yes