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Q&A, M67001-16-T-0010

Q.1. The RFQ states compliance with FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors; however there is no mention of:

Page Limitations

Table of Contents

List of Abbreviations

Format: Font and Spacing

Can the Government please expand upon these instructions?

A.1. No limitations and format requirements

Q.2. The RFQ alludes to the COR and the COR initiating the QASP. Since there are 3 separate operating locations (MALS-14, MALS-29 and MALS-31), will there be one COR or 3? If one COR is to be used, who will be the Government’s POC and trusted agent at each location?

A.2. There will be one COR for all three locations. There will be one Government P.O.C. at each location.

Q.3. RFQ Introduction (Page 4) and Past Performance (Page 17) reference Attachment (1). Please specify where Attachment (1) can be found?

A.3. There is no Attachment 1. RFQ will be corrected.

Q.4. There is no mention of a Phase-In/Ramp-Up period. Since this is a new requirement, items such as

CAC issue, access to government email, unit safety briefs, facility access, etc. must be accounted for.

Does the Government anticipate a phase-in period?

A.4. This is not a new requirement. Awardee will be given 30 days for admin and hiring process if necessary.

Q.5. Would you allow Past Performances of the Subs to count towards a total number of Past

Performances for the Prime-Sub Team?

A.5. You may submit your subcontractor past performance.

Q.6. Is there an incumbent for this work?

A.6. Yes

Q.7. Reference Solicitation; We see that the Solicitation Introduction states “The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items applies to this acquisition.”. There are however no specific instructions provided regarding the submittal format for the for the Technical Capability and the Past

Performance Information. Please provide guidance as to the Governments expectation.

A.7. There is no specific format. Please follow the instructions in RFQ for technical and past performance volumes. Please make sure you provide contact name and sufficient information (e-mail, phone number, etc.) for past performance. If we can’t verify your past performance, you will be receiving a Neutral rating.

Q.8. We see that the “RFQ” box is checked within the Method of Solicitation (Box 14) on the SF1449 and were curious as to why a Technical Capability section would be required for a “Request for Quote”, is not a RFP more appropriate?

A.8. Please refer to Introduction section on page 4 of RFQ. “This acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR Subpart 13.5, Test Program for Certain Commercial Items.”

Q.9. We are also curious as to how a Best Value evaluation process is applied to a Request for Quote procurement?

A.9. Please refer to page 16 of RFQ, FAR 52.212-2 “EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS”.

Q.10.Are there page counts limits for any of the proposal elements

a. Management Plan

b. Staffing Plan

c. Corporate Experience

d. Past Performance

A. 10. Please refer to Answer 1 and 7.

Q.11. Is there an incumbent? Who?

A.11. Yes. Vanquish Worldwide Services

Q.12. What is the contract number?

A.12. M67001-13-P-0203

Q.13. What is/are the make, model # and manufacturer of the Flight Line Utility Vehicle/s supporting the three locations?

A.13. MCAS New River

The models are:

Cushman White Truck

Cushman Veryca Trucks and Vans

Vantage Primo

Vantage Truckall

Mitsubishi Mighty Mits

Kia Towner

John Deere Gator

Kawasaki Mule

Polaris Ranger

MCAS Cherry Point:

Tiger trucks

Vantage primo trucks

Metro micro trucks

John deer gators

Beaufort, SC:

Vantage Primo

Vantage Truckall

Mitsubishi Mighty Mits

Q.14. What are the proposal format requirements for the technical capability narrative (i.e., number of pages, organization, etc.)

A.14. Refer to answer 1 and 7

Q.15. What is the pricing quote format and data required?

A.15. For pricing use SF-1449 (Solicitation)

Q.16.The Government references an “Attachment 1 in Factor 2 of the Evaluation Criteria. Attachment 1 was not provided along with the release of the RFQ and is not included within the RFQ document itself.

Will the Government release Attachment 1so that offerors are able to complete Factor 2 requirements, or is this a misprint?

A.16. It is a misprint. There is no Attachment 1

Q.17. The Government does not provide specific guidelines regarding number of files or format of submission files. Does the Government require Evaluation Factors 1, 2, and 3 to be submitted in separate files? Are PDF and excel files acceptable?

A.17. Refer to answer 1 and 7. You may submit Factors in separate files.

Q.18. Does the Government require a Price/Cost narrative along with the Factor 3 submission?

A.18. No

Q.19. Who and where is the COR? Will this be the maintenance officer at one of the MALS?

A.19. COR information will be provided at the time of award.

Q.20. Who/what position does our mechanics report to at each MALS?

A.20. Report to MALS SSD supply

Q.21. Will our Mechanics be integrated into the respective MALS maintenance sections?

A.21. Yes, they work on the MALS GSE compound

Q.22. Are all tools provided and, if so, can we get a list of the available Sets Chests and Kits?

A.22. Currently the GSE Mechanics use their own tools, but government will provide the tools through the GSE shop if necessary.

Q.23. Will our Mechanics have a designated work area/desk/laptops (GFP)?

A.23. Computers and Office space supplied by MALS.

Q.24. Will our Mechanics have .mil email addresses?

A.24. Yes.

Q.25. Will our Mechanics have access to internet/intranet parts research sites?

A.25. Yes.

Q.26. I level maintenance inherently has odd tool requirements. If situation arises will the govt buy tools needed?

A.26. Yes, the Government will provide the tools.

Q.27. Parts status and the reconciliation process are key to maintenance. Will our mechanics be fully integrated into the parts supply process with the maintenance section?

A.27. Yes.

Q.28. Are the commercially manuals up to date? How are they access? Electronically or hard copy?

A.28. Yes they are up to date. Electronic and hard copies are available.

Q.29. Does the Government require an on-site manager to be present during all duty hours for each location?

A.29. No

Q.30. Ref. PWS paragraph 6.1.3 and 6.3: Will the Government provide a computer and desk for contractor to perform research on parts?

A.30. Yes.

Q.31. Are the vehicles currently in operable condition?

A.31. Yes.

Q.32. Are the vehicles current on their Preventive Maintenance (PM) checks?

A.32. Yes.

Q.33. If a vehicle breaks down away from the shop how will it be brought into the shop for repairs; will the contractor be responsible for retrieving the vehicle?

A.33. No.

Q.34. Are these vehicles treated in the same manner as automobiles, trucks, etc., i.e.

a. Are Shop Repair Orders issued for corrective maintenance?

A.34.(a). Yes.

b. Is the contractor required to maintain Vehicle History Jackets and utilize a Fleet Management

System to record repairs and PMs?

A.34.(b). Yes

Q.35. The SOW states that this contract will support a total of 141 Flight Line Utility Vehicles at 3 separate MALS. Can the Government please provide offerors with a list of the individual vehicles by make/model/LIN, listed by location?

A.35. Refer to Answer 13.

Q.36. Can the Government confirm there are no Unions or Collective Bargaining Agreements associated with this contract?

A.36. There are no Unions or Collective Bargaining Agreements associated with this contract.

Q.37. Are there any other mechanics (other contractors or Government employees) that this contract force will be interacting with (sharing space, tools, facilities, etc.)

A.37. Yes, the will share space with Marine GSE mechs at the MALS.

Q.38. If the Government is paying for parts and supplies, what automated information systems are being used to for ordering?

A.38. This is not contractor’s issue.

Q.39. Is the contractor responsible for using any automated information systems for ordering parts, supplies or equipment?

A.39. No.

Q.40. How are Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) repair parts procured?

A.40. By the Government.

Q.41. Can the Government confirm that there are no special equipment and/or tools that the contractor must provide?

A.41. Yes the Government confirms there are no special equipment and/or tools that the contractor must provide.

Q.42. Paragraph 13.2 states that Surge/emergency work will be considered Over and Above (O&A), and will be paid at the established O&A rates. Paragraph 13.3 states that Overtime is not authorized. How does the Government differentiate between O&A rates and Overtime rates?

A.42. Overtime and O&A will not be authorized for this contract.

Q.43. Paragraph 13.2 states that Surge/emergency work will be considered Over and Above (O&A), and will be paid at the established O&A rates. Paragraph 13.3 states that Overtime is not authorized. How would the Government like offerors to provide their O&A or Overtime rates.

A.43. Overtime and O&A will not be authorized for this contract.

Q.44. Will the government be modifying the RFQ to include the applicable Wage Determination as part of this solicitation?

A.44. The applicable Wage Determination included in RFQ.

Q.45. Attachment 1 (detailed description of services) is identified as a reference document in both referenced areas. Will the Government please provide Attachment 1?

A.45. There is no Attachment 1. RFQ will be corrected.

Q.46. RFP reference, Performance Requirements Summary (Table pg. 10) and Maintaining Required

Staffing Levels (PWS Para 2.0). Will the Government please clarify that the PWS paragraph reference should actually be 3.0?

A. 46. Reference to PWS Para 2.0 is correct.

Q.47. Will the Government please state if there will be a requirement to procure ODCs such as tool kits, shop supplies, etc.?

A.47. The Government will provide tools and shop supplies.

Q.48. Will the Government please state if there will be any travel anticipated, such as sending the GSE

Mechanics between sites?

A.48. Travel between sites is not anticipated.

Q.49. Will the Government please clarify if there is a training requirement for upgrades to vehicles or new versions? If yes, will the Government please clarify that this training will be paid for by the

Government?

A.49. If training necessary, training due to upgrades or new versions will be provided by the Government.

Q.50. We do not see a reference to phase-in for this effort. How many days will be available for transition

(interviewing, hiring, inventory, etc.)?

A.50. 30 days after the award.