M6700124Q0002P00001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to provide answ ers to the vendor questions received, further define the government requirement, and extend the closing date to 22 December 2023 at 2:00 PM (EDT). See Summary of Changes for details

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Dec-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X M6700124Q0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Nov-2023

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Dec-2023

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M67001MARINE CORPS FIELD CONTRACTING SYS

BOBBI WEBSTER

PSC BOX 8018

CHERRY POINT NC 28533

M67001 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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See Item 6

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M6700124Q0002

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Question 1: Are there any page limitations on the Technical component?

Answer 1: No Government limit – Vendor discretion.

Question 2: Is this a new requirement or a follow-on? If the latter, can you provide the current contract number, contract value, and the name of the incumbent contractor?

Answer 2: This is a Follow-on requirement, current contract is M6700124P0002, ASR International Corp.

Question 3: Is this a SB set-aside?

Answer 3: Yes, it’s a small business set aside. See Solicitation block 10.

Question 4: Are there page limits to the technical personnel information section and/or subsections?

Answer 4: No limit, vendor discretion.

Question 5: Is this a new Requirement or Re-work? If rework, Can Government provide the following Incumbent details?

Answer 5: See response to question 2.

Question 6: What is the actual Period of Performance for this requirement? What is the duration of Base Year? How many Option years are included?

Answer 6: This requirement is for a 12-month base period and two (2) one-year option periods. See Solicitation’s CLINs and Delivery Information

Question 7: Under Section 9.0 SECURITY CLEARANCES, “The DD-254 is provided as Attachment 1 to the solicitation” But there is no Attachment 1. Kindly Clarify?

Answer 7: Missing attachment was an oversight. The DD-254 form can be found at -https://www.dami.army.pentagon.mil/site/IndustSec/docs/DDForm254Fillable1.pdf

Question 8: Is Project Manager (Mid-Level) the Key personnel? Are Project Manager and Project Manager (Mid-Level) same?

Answer 8: See Solicitation Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data Key Personnel. Vendor is responsible for determining labor mix and key personnel. Government exhibits are provided only as an example.

Question 9: What is the NTE Price for Travel item?

Answer 9: Per Solicitation, the Government will provide a not to exceed amount at the time of award.

Travel rates shall be in accordance with the JTR.

Question 10: Does Contractor need to have any Security Clearance?

Answer 10: Yes, security clearances are required. See Solicitation, Performance Work Statement paragraph 9.0.

Question 11: Do we need to submit resumes for all the positions listed under Exhibit 2?

Answer 11: No, See Solicitation Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data Key Personnel Vendor is responsible for determining labor mix and key personnel. Government exhibits are provided only as an example.

Question 12: Can the Govt confirm whether the Project Manager is Billable or Non-Billable?

Answer 12: See Solicitation Exhibit 3 Estimated Workload Data

Question 13: Do we need to submit only Key Personnel Resumes or for all the Labor Categories its mandatory to provide Resumes?

Answer: See response to question 11

Question 14: What is the anticipated Award Date?

Answer 14: January 2024

Question 15: Under Page no. 40, Section “Estimated Workload Data”, the reference of Different task areas with different key personnel seems ambiguous for example

• PWS TASK 3.3 a-ab ALD Operations and Plans (1) Functional Analyst (Mid-Level)

• PWS TASK 3.3 aa-am ALD Operations and Plans (1) Functional Analyst (Senior-Level) The PWS Task 3.3 does not have ALD Operations and Plans. It looks like the PWS Task area 3.2 is being referred

to. Please clarify?

Answer 15: In the Solicitation ALD Operations and Plans is referencing the department that the tasks/billet will be supporting. Paragraph 3.2 lists the required tasks with the ALD Plans Division.

Question 16: Is this an existing effort, or a new effort?

Answer 16: See response to question 2.

Question 17: Who is the incumbent contractor?

Answer 17: See response to question 2.

Question 18: What is the current contract number and value?

Answer 18: See response to question 2.

Question 19: What is the anticipated award date and what is the expected transition period, 30 days?

Answer 19: A three-week transition period is planned to allow for a reasonable transition between contractors. See response to question 14.

Question 20: What is the expected Period of Performance?

Answer 20: This requirement is for a 12-month base period and two (2) one-year option periods. See response to question 6.

Question 21: Page 3-15, Section SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet: The government has provided CLIN 0001, 1001, and 2001 line items with no additional details. Is it the governments intent that these line items on the SF 1449 Continuation sheet contain the subtotal for each subsequent CLIN Line Item, e.g. xxxxAA, xxxxAB, xxxxAC, xxxxAD as applicable?

Answer 21: The subCLINs further define requirement(s) of CLINs 0001, 1001, and 2001 and are to be priced separately.

Question 22: Page 3-15, Section SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet, Page 40 Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data: The government provided CLIN 0002AA for PWS Task 3.3 with a POP of 29 April 2024 – 31 Jan 2025. Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data depicts 13 FTEs. Is this a new task that will not start until 29 April?

Answer 22: CLIN 0002AA will start on 29 April 2024, see solicitation Delivery Information section.

Question 23: Page 3-15, Section SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet, Page 40 Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data:

Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data depicts 13 FTEs. The government provided CLIN 0002AA for PWS Task 3.3 with a POP of 29 April 2024 – 31 Jan 2025. Does the government expect that all 13 FTEs will begin on day of Task Performance 01 February 2024?

Answer 23: Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data depiction is a point of reference. Per the first paragraph, “The contractor shall provide an adequate staff of employees with the necessary expertise and training to ensure the performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.” The contractor is responsible for determining the most effective labor mix and number of FTEs. The government provided numbers are estimates only. See Solicitation, 3.1 Specific Tasks, “the government requires the contractor to maintain the proposed workforce at 100% manning.”

Question 24: Page 3-15, Section SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet, Page 40 Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data:

Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data depicts 13 FTEs. The AC/S ALD PWS Task Breakout lists 1x Functional Analyst (Mid-Level) and 1x Functional Analyst (Senior Level) as support to PWS 3.3, and 2x Functional Analyst (Mid-Level) as support to PWS Task 3.5. The government provided CLIN 0002AA for PWS Task 3.3 with a POP of 29 April 2024 – 31 Jan 2025, and CLIN 0002AB with a POP of 01 Feb 2024 – 31 Jan 2025. Can the government clarify how they would like the pricing for these two PWS Tasks (3.3 & 3.5) FTEs with conflicting POPs broken out?

Answer 24: See Solicitation page 5, CLIN 0002AA Quantity – 9, Unit – Monthly and page 6, CLIN 0002AB Quantity – 12, Unit – Monthly

Question 25: Page 3-15, Section SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet: CLIN 1001AA supporting PWS 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, & 3.5 has a POP of 01 Feb 2025-31 Jan 2026, CLIN 1002AB supporting PWS 3.5 has a POP of 01 Feb 2025-31 Jan 2026. Both CLINS appear to require pricing information regarding PWS 3.5. Can the government clarify which PWS task FTE should be aligned with each CLIN?

Answer 25: Tasks 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.5 align with CLIN 1001AA. Tasks 3.2 and 3.5 align with CLIN 1002AA.

Task 3.4 align with CLIN 1002AB.

Question 26: Page 3-15, Section SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet: CLIN 1001AA supporting PWS 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, & 3.5 has a POP of 01 Feb 2025-31 Jan 2026, CLIN 1002AA supporting PWS 3.3 has a POP of 01 Feb 2025-31 Jan 2026, CLIN 1002AB supporting PWS 3.5 has a POP of 01 Feb 2025-31 Jan 2026. Does the government desire that PWS 3.3 and PWS 3.5 be priced separately from 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.4? If so, Can the government clarify which PWS 3.3 & 3.5 FTEs should be aligned with each CLIN?

Answer 26: See response to question 25.

Question 27: Page 3-15, Section SF 1449 – Continuation Sheet: CLIN 1001AA supporting PWS 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, & 3.5 has a POP of 01 Feb 2026-31 Jan 2027, CLIN 1002AB supporting PWS 3.5 has a POP of 01 Feb 2026-31 Jan 2027. Both CLINS appear to require pricing information regarding PWS 3.5. Can the government clarify which PWS 3.5 task FTEs should be aligned with each CLIN?

Answer 27: See response to question 25.

Question 28: Page 18 Section 3.1 para 3: PWS Section 3.1 states “Any manning vacancies that remain unfilled after 14 days will have an invoice offset calculated using the total proposed daily cost (including profit and overhead) for the position left vacant (based on a 30-day month) times the number of vacant days in the billing cycle plus an additional 10% of the cost calculated.”

While the industry standard is that an employee provides a 2 week notice prior to separation, both North and South Carolina are considered “at-will States” which means that employees may be terminated, for any reason, a good reason, a bad reason, or no reason. The employee may also quit for similar reasons without providing notice to the employer. This timeline seems unrealistic in situations where an employee does not provide a two week notice prior to departure, or is terminated for cause or at the request of the government for performance, and a new hire abides by a two week notice to their previous employer as it normally requires a few days to interview, vet, and run a national criminal and sexual predator background check on prospective candidates.

Q: Will the government consider modifying this requirement to the following;

1) In situations where a two (2) week notice is provided prior to an employee departure, any manning vacancies that remain unfilled after 14 days will have an invoice offset calculated using the total proposed daily cost (including profit and overhead) for the position left vacant (based on a 30-day month) times the number of vacant days in the billing cycle plus an additional 10% of the cost calculated.

2) In situations where a two (2) week notice is not provided prior to an employee departure, any manning vacancies that remain unfilled after 28 days will have an invoice offset calculated using the total proposed daily cost (including profit and overhead) for the position left vacant (based on a 30-day month) times the number of vacant days in the billing cycle plus an additional 10% of the cost calculated.

Answer 28: No, PWS Section 3.1 is the industry standard.

Question 29: Page 33 Section 16.3.b: States that “During a crisis situation, contractor personnel will be expected to deploy with units employing the equipment covered under this contract. All administrative aspects in preparation for the deployment will be executed in accordance with MCO P12304.1, the Contractor Engineering and Technical Services Personnel Manual, (CETSMAN)” Q: Does the government anticipate that contractors may have to deploy to a hazardous duty location?

Q: If the government anticipates that these deployments may include hazardous duty locations, will the government provide a contract modification that will allow the contractor to add additional required costs associated with a hazardous duty location such as Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance, Hazardous Pay Differential, and etc.?

Answer 29: The Government does not anticipate the contractors to deploy to a hazardous duty location.

Question 30: Page 44 Exhibit 3 Workload Data: This exhibit depicts that the standard billable work year is 1992 hours for each FTE.

Q: Can the government clarify if the 1992 hours contain estimates for OT hours, and if so what the break out is between normal work hours and OT.

Answer 30: The standard billable work year for this requirement is 1992 hours per FTE, which does not include OT hours.

Question 31: Page 48 Submission of Quotes. 2.d: States “(Note that vendor is only required to complete paragraph

(b) if they have not completed annual representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM) website.)” Q: Can the government confirm that if a vendor HAS a complete and up to date representations and certifications via the System for Award Management (SAM) website, they DO NOT need to complete the representations and certifications section RFP pages 51-72?

Answer 31: Correct

Question 32: How many personnel are required for this?

Answer 32: Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload depicts is a point of reference. Per the first paragraph, “The contractor shall provide an adequate staff of employees with the necessary expertise and training to ensure the performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.” The number of FTEs to accomplish the work is the purview of the vendor to establish and quote. Government only provides examples.

Question 33: According to the FAR Clauses on page 77 of the RFP, 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act, and Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) apply to this contract. Will the government please clarify which positions and labor categories are considered SCLS?

Answer 33: Any position/labor category that is not classified / recognized as professional status will be covered by WD 2015-5781, WD 2015-4389, and WD 2015-5799 respectfully.

Question 34: Does 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards apply to the current contract? If so, which positions are covered under SCLS?

Answer 34: See response to question 33.

Question 35: In light of 52.222-44, will the government please provide the Wage Determination Sheet for all the positions and locations that apply under this contract.

Answer 35: See response to question 33.

Question 36: According to Page 55 of the RFP, “Evaluation of Commercial Products and Commercial Services:” The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.”

Will the Government please clarify how it will evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and deficiencies within each response, and what methodology will be used to determine the “most advantageous” proposal?

Answer 36: Quotes will be evaluated on technical merit (e.g. experience with Aviation Logistics type work), price, and past performance.

Question 37: CLIN 0001AC – Scheduled Overtime: It appears the government intends to use a fixed plug number for the Scheduled Overtime Amount. Will the government provide the amount to use for CLIN X001AC?

Answer 37: Per Solicitation, the Government will provide a ‘not to exceed’ amount at the time of award.

Question 38: Does the Government have a plan or expected # of days for contractor transition (Phase-In or Phase- Out) for the incumbent or solicited requirement (future contract)? How will the Government ensure a fair and reasonable transition to new contractor/knowledge transfer/customer handoff?

Answer 38: See response to question 19.

Question 39: Page 18: RFP states, "Any manning vacancies that remain unfilled after 14 days will have an invoice offset calculated using the total proposed daily cost (including profit and overhead) for the position left vacant (based on a 30-day month) times the number of vacant days in the billing cycle plus an additional 10% of the cost calculated."

Please clarify how the government will determine when a position is vacant. For example, does it qualify as a vacancy if the contractor recruits, screens, and onboards a qualified person but cannot begin work due to process delays in gaining base access?

Answer 39: Per Solicitation 3.1 Aviation Logistics Department Procedures “the government requires the contractor to maintain the proposed workforce at 100% manning.” The contractor has 14 days from the date the position becomes vacant until the new hire is physically present for work.

Question 40: According to Section 3.2 a. (Page 19) of the PWS, the contractor shall “[Evaluate] ALD support and participation requirements for planned 2D MAW, II MEF, and MARFORCOM exercises." How many monthly/annual exercises will require support?

Answer 40: On average there are two exercises per year for 2-3 contractor personnel that last approximately 10 days.

Question 41: Page 20: RFP states, "ab. Provide training to the USMC Aviation Logistics (AVLOG) personnel" and "ac. Provide training to the USMC communication (COMM) personnel." How many personnel and how often will this training be required?

Answer 41: One (1) contractor employee provides training quarterly.

Question 42: Page 25: RFP states, "h. Train personnel on the configuration and use of the Integrated Barcode System (IBS) and Expeditionary Pickup Kit (EPUK)." How many personnel and how often will this training be required?

Answer 42: Two (2) Contractor employees provide training twice per year.

Question 43: Page 27: RFP states, "Additional objectives/tasks may be required in support of Outside the Continental United States (OCONUS) operations during the performance of this task. Can the Government provide the number of instances this support was required during the incumbent contract?

Answer 43: OCONUS support was required twice per year during the incumbent contract. On average the duration of each trip was 10 days for 2-3 personnel

Question 44: According to Section 4.0 Deliverables and Reporting Requirements (Page 27): "Examples of some of the reports are included at Attachment 1." Can the Government provide a copy of Attachment 1?

Answer 44: Missing attachment was an oversight. Please see the attached samples.

Question 45: Section 6.0 of the RFP (Page 28) states, "OCONUS support in Norway, usually twice a year." Will the Government clarify the duration of each OCONUS support trip and the number of personnel and LCATS participating in these trips?

Answer 45: See response to question 43.

Question 46: Page 44: Will the government please confirm hours for 2 3.3 a-ab Mid-Level Functional Analysis 1 FTE @ 1922 hours.

Answer 46: Exhibit 3 Estimated Workload Data, Item 2, 3.3 a-ab Mid-Level Functional Analysis 1 FTE @ 1922 hours should be 1992 hours.

Question 47: Page 44: Can the Government confirm hours for 3 3.3 aa-am Senior-Level Functional Analysis 1 FTE @ 1288 hours? These hours roughly equal 65% FTE, where the PoP indicated 9 months of performance, which would be closer to ~75% FTE (1,494 hours).

Answer 47: Exhibit 3 Estimated Workload Data, Senior-Level Functional Analysis 1 FTE @ 1288 hours is the estimated hours for this requirement during the base year.

Question 48: According to Exhibit 3 Estimated Workload Data on page 44 of the RFP: Item #3 Senior Level Functional Analysis, 1 FTE, has an estimated Level of effort of 1,288 hours. This appears to be a new position. Will the government clarify if this is a new position and, if so, whether this work is currently being conducted under a different contract, or is this a completely new task? If this is a new task that is not currently being performed under a separate contract, please clarify why this position requires less than the standard 1922 hours and what the anticipated start date is.

Answer 48: See Solicitation CLIN 0002AA and Delivery Information sections.

Question 49: According to the Estimated Workload Data Chart on Page 40 of the RFP, one Functional Analyst (High-Level) is estimated to be required at AC/S ALD. However, in the AC/S ALD LCAT listing below the table, there are no High-Level LCATS listed, only Senior and Mid-Level Analysts. Will the government please Confirm that one Functional Analyst (Senior-Level) is estimated to be required at AC/A ALD.

Answer 49: Exhibit 2 Estimated Workload Data, High-Level and Senior-Level are used interchangeably. The number of contractor employees and the proposed positions are the purview of the contractor, and all government examples are estimates only.

Question 50: According to the Estimated Workload Data Chart on Page 40 of the RFP, two Systems Analyst (Mid- Level) are estimated to be required at AC/S ALD. However, in the AC/S ALD LCAT listing below the table, there are no Mid-Level System Analyst LCATS listed, only two Low-Level Analysts. Will the government please confirm that two System Analyst (Low-Level) are estimated to be required at AC/A ALD Answer 50: The LCAT listing will be updated to reflect Mid-Level System Analyst, however, the number of contractor employees required to accomplish the tasks are the purview of the contractor and all government examples are estimates only.

Question 51: According to Section 3.1 Aviation Logistics Department (ALD) Procedures of the RFP (Page 18), the complements mixture shall be balanced in a manner to adequately support 25,192 annual hours of Aviation Logistics support for the base year and 25,896 annual hours for both options years. However, according to the Estimated Workload Data Chart on Page 40, the government provides “an estimated mixture of labor categories at estimated staffing levels,” while the contractor shall provide an adequate staff of employees with the necessary expertise and training to ensure the performance of the work in accordance with sound and efficient management practices.

Please clarify whether this is a Level of Effort Contract and whether the contractor must provide a minimum of 25,192 and 25,896 hours in the base and option years to meet the contract requirements. If this is not a Level of Effort contract, please confirm that the contractor can provide their own level of effort and labor mix they feel necessary to meet the contract requirements.

Answer 51: The contractor must provide their own labor mix necessary to support the estimated hours listed in PWS section 3.1. Those estimates provided by the government do not create a requirement to have that specific number of hours worked, but the tasks must be completed. Contractors should propose their best mix of employees to accomplish the tasks in the requirement.

Question 52: According to the Estimated Workload Data provided in Exhibit 2 on page 40 of the RFP there appears to be some disparity between the recommended LCAT/PWS alignment and the actual section of the PWS to include:

a. PWS TASK 3.3 a-ab ALD Operations and Plans (1) Functional Analyst (Mid-Level)

i. There are no sections 3.3 a-ab in the PWS. However, there are sections 3.3.1 a-ab in the PWS; please clarify the correct PWS sections for this position.

b. PWS TASK 3.3 aa-am ALD Operations and Plans (1) Functional Analyst (Senior-Level)

i. There are no 3.3 aa-am sections in the PWS. However, there are sections 3.2 aa-am in the PWS;

please clarify the correct PWS sections for this position.

c. PWS Sections 3.3.1, 3.3.2, and 3.3.2 are not addressed in list of LCATs in Exhibit 2. Please clarify the recommended LCATS for these Tasks

d. PWS TASK 3.4.1 Data Analysis (1) Functional Analyst (Mid-Level)

i. There is no PWS Task 3.4.1; please clarify what tasks this LCAT is aligned.

e. PWS TASK 3.4.1/3.4.2/3.4.3 IT Coordinator (2) Functional Analyst (Mid-Level)

i. There are no PWS Tasks 3.4.1, 3.4.2, 3.4.3; please clarify what tasks this LCAT is aligned.

f. PWS TASK 3.4.3 Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS): (1) System Analyst

(Low-Level) (MALS-14 Cherry Point)

i. There is no PWS Task 3.4.3; please clarify what tasks this LCAT is aligned.

g. PWS TASK 3.4.3 Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS): (1) System Analyst

(Mid-Level) (MALS-26/29 New River)

h. PWS TASK 3.4.3 Aviation Logistics Information Management System (ALIMS): (1) System Analyst

(Mid-Level) (MALS-31 Beaufort, SC)

Answer 52: Exhibit 2 will be updated to reflect the correct alignment.

Question 53: In the RFP (Page 3-15), the CLINs ending in 001AA mention PWS tasks 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4, & 3.5 only.

CLINs ending 002AA mention PWS tasks 3.3 only.

CLIN 0002AB mentions PWS tasks 3.3 and 3.5 only.

CLINs 1002AB, 2002AB mentions PWS task 3.5 only.

PWS tasks 3.3 and 3.5 are mentioned in multiple CLINs for the same year, and it appears that the scope of 0002AB is different than 1002AB & 2002AB.

Could the government clarify which services or labor categories belong to each CLIN?

Answer 53: Tasks 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.5 align with CLIN 0001AA. Task 3.2 and 3.5 algins with CLIN 0002AA.

Task 3.4 aligns with CLIN 0002AB.

Question 54: In accordance with DFAR 19.202-4 (a), will the government consider extending the due date by two weeks after the release of the Q&A to allow the vendor to make requisite changes due to the hardcopy requirement and the holiday schedule?

Answer 54: Solicitation post of sam.gov on 16 November 2023 with closing date of 15 December 2023. The solicitation closing date will be extended to 27 December 2023.

Question 55: Why are there two general “Aviation Logistics Support” CLINs per year (CLINs 0001 and 0002, CLINs 1001 and 1002, and CLINs 2001 and 2002)?

Answer 55: They are both for Aviation Logistics Support which are further defined by SubCLINs

Question 56: For the CLINs related to the Labor Categories, would the Government provide the Labor Category Names and Locations instead of the associated PWS Tasks (for clarity)? Some of the tasks are repeated in different CLINs within the same year (for example, Task 3.3 is in CLINs 0002AA and 0002AB).

Answer 56: See response to question 23.

Question 57: The PWS discusses the need for OCONUS support in Norway twice a year. Can the government provide an estimate for the number of personnel needed to travel in order for the contractor to prepare for surge capability?

Answer 57: See response to question 43.

Question 58: PWS states “Examples of some of the reports are included at Attachment 1.” Can the government please provide the attachment that shows the examples of the cumulative monthly travel cost report, trip reports, investment report, and feedback report?

Answer 58: See response to question 44.

Question 59: PWS states “The DD-254 is provided as Attachment 1 to the solicitation.” Can the government please provide the DD254 attachment?

Answer 59: See response to question 7.

Question 60: For the AC/S ALD, MALS-14, MALS-26/29, and MALS-31 tasks associated with the respective labor categories, the Exhibit 2 notes underneath the table references “PWS TASK 3. 4.1/3.4.2/3.4.3”. These do not match the current numbering in the PWS Specific Tasks (pages 18-27). Will the government please renumber the tasks in pages 18-27 or update the notes underneath the table in Exhibit 2 to ensure the respective labor categories are matched appropriately?

Answer 60: Exhibit 2 has been updated.

Question 61: The AC/S ALD Systems Analyst in the table shows Mid-Level but the section below the table shows the Systems Analyst as Low-Level. Will the government please clarify which one is required?

Answer 61: Exhibit 2 has been updated.

Question 62: Currently, the notes underneath Exhibit 2 state that the AC/S ALD Software Development (2) Systems Analyst (Low-Level) PWS tasks are 3.4/3.4.2. Will the government please confirm if these tasks should reflect all of the tasks within 3.3 (p. 21-25)?

Answer 62: Tasks should reflect tasks within 3.3.2. Exhibit 2 will be updated.

Question 63: The current PWS is missing information regarding the volumes criteria for submission. Can the government please confirm the following:

1. Max Page Count

2. Font size and font type

3. Does the table of contents, cover page, resume, and abbreviations list count towards page count?

Answer 63: See response to question 1.

Question 64: Currently, the PWS does not mention a volume for pricing and there is no attachment for the pricing spreadsheet. Will the government consider adding a volume for pricing and providing an attachment with the desired format for the response on pricing? If so, will the government provide instructions on this attachment and formatting of the new volume?

Answer 64: No. The Government does not require a pricing volume or spreadsheet. Vendor’s discretion.

Question 65: PWS states “d) Completed SF1449 to include:” however no SF1449 is provided. Can the government please provide the SF1449 as an attachment?

Answer 65: Standard Form 1449 is the Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items form.

Question 66: PWS states that the contractor will “Submit resumes and any other information for key personnel, that demonstrate their experience and qualifications to perform the duties of this contract as stated in the PWS.” Does the government plan to provide a standardized format for resume submissions or will this be left up to industry?

Answer 66: No, resume format is vendor’s discretion.

Question 67: For scheduled travel CLINs, it is noted that "Vendor shall submit travel rates for CONUS and OCONUS travel with their proposal. Do not price this CLIN. The Government will provide a not to exceed amount at the time of award."

Please clarify what information is to be provided if utilization of JTR is required.

Answer 67: The Government will provide a not to exceed amount at the time of award. Travel rates shall be in accordance with the JTR.

Question 68: CLIN 0001AC Scheduled Overtime has the same description as the Scheduled Travel CLINs.

Please clarify what information is to be provided.

Answer 68: The Government will provide a not to exceed amount at the time of award. Overtime rates shall be in accordance with company policy.

Question 69: The instructions for Base Access and DBIDS on pages 46-47 reference the DBIDS transition in 2018 and transition procedures. Is DBIDS now fully transitioned, and has anything changed since 2018 regarding DBIDS and Base Access?

Answer 69: DBIDS has been fully implemented. The only change from 2018 is two forms of ID must be provided and the individual must provide their social security card.

Question 70: Reference page 55 – FAR 52.212 – 2 Evaluation. Please clarify what significant evaluation factors will be used and provide the relative order of importance of the evaluation factors.

Answer 70: See response to question 36.

Question 71: ITEM NOs: 0001, 0002, 1001, 1002, 2001, 2002 – Aviation Logistics Support – Are these ITEM NO’s a roll up/subtotal of the following ITEM NO’s in that series? Is there a specified PoP for each?

Are 0001 & 0002 for the same calendar PoP?

Are 1001 & 1002 for the same calendar PoP?

Are 2001 & 2002 for the same calendar PoP?

Answer 71: See response to question 21 and Solicitation Delivery Information

Question 72: ITEM NO 0002AA – Why is this CLIN only for 9 months while all others are for 12 months?

Answer 72: CLIN does not begin until 29 April 2024.

Question 73: ITEM NO 0002 AB – Covers PWS 3.3 & 3.5, but no other PWS elements. Also, 0002 AA also covers 9 months of PWS 3.3 which would seem to have double pricing for 3.3 for at least 9 months. Please clarify pricing for 0002 AA & AB.

Answer 73: Pricing for 0002 AA is aligned with tasks 3.2 and 3.5 and should be based off a 9-month PoP in the base year and then a 12-month PoP for each option year. 0002 AB aligns with task 3.4 and should be based off a 12-month PoP in the base year and all option years.

Question 74: ITEM NO 1002 AB and 2002 AB – both cover PWS 3.5 which appears to overlap with 1001 AA and 2002 AB which also both include PWS 3.5 Answer 74: CLIN 1002 AB and 2002 AB applies to PWS 3.4. Exhibit 2 will be updated.

Question 75: ITEM 0001 AB, 0002 AC, and all TRAVEL ITEM NO’s – Is there a format desired for travel rates when the statements also says to not price the CLIN and Gov will provide a not to exceed amount at award?

Answer 75: See response to question 9.

Question 76: ITEM 0002 AC and 0002 AD, and all OVERTIME ITEM NO’s –” Vendor shall submit travel rates for CONUS and OCONUS overtime rates with their proposal.”

Are we to submit travel rates under both the TRAVEL and OVERTIME CLINs?

Should these OVERTIME CLINS be hourly rates for overtime or as MONTHS/12 as statement?

Answer 76: See response to question 9.

Question 77: Pg 40-42 – Exhibit 2, PWS Statement - The PM or alternate shall be available between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

Is the PM required to be available ‘onsite’ during the daily work hours or just available via email and calls which would allow for a combination of onsite work and able to work from contractor location locally?

Would any positions be considered for either remote work (non-local) or contractor location and locally available as needed?

Answer 77: PM must be onsite during working hours. There are no remote positions.

Question 78: Pg 23 – PWS 3.3.2 - Software Development Expertise, sub paragraph a, b, & d – all contain ‘Develop and maintain’ tasks that are the same as the previous November 2020 PWS.

Is the government happy with existing software applications that were developed by the incumbent that any new contractor would be inheriting, or is there a desire to explore new and improved ways of accomplishing those same tasks?

Answer 78: The government is satisfied with the software that has been developed and continue to look for ways to improve on existing software development or create new software based off the government’s needs for future requirements.

Question 79: Submission of quotes:

Does the government desire two separate volumes, one for PRICE and a TECHNICAL/Past Performance volume or all in one volume?

Is there a page limit for the Technical volume?

Answer 79: The Government does not require separate volumes. See response to question 1.

Question 80: Is compliance with the whole SECNAVINST 5510 Series Mandatory for all Key Personnel or can we go ahead with SECNAV M-5510.30 (Personnel Security) and the SECNAV M-5510.36 (Information Security) only?

Answer 80: See PWS section 9.0

TRIP REPORT EXAMPLE

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD – TRIP REPORT

Date

From:

To:

Subj:

1. The (trip name) of (date) is submitted herein.

2. Purpose of Visit:

a.

3. Results:

4. Training Details:

5. Summary/Additional Information:

Name Position Signature

FEEDBACK EXAMPLE

Customer Feedback Activity:

Division:

Name/Rank:

Start Date: / / End Date: / /

MM DD YYYY MM DD YYYY

1. Please rate the overall quality of the training performed: (Circle one)

Unsatisfactory Marginal Satisfactory Very Good Exceptional

2. Please rate the overall professionalism of personnel: (Circle one)

Unsatisfactory Marginal Satisfactory Very Good Exceptional

3. Was the assist/training completed within the required timeframe? (Circle one)

Unsatisfactory Marginal Satisfactory Very Good Exceptional

4. Were personnel knowledgeable on subjects pertaining to the area they were working? (Circle one)

Unsatisfactory Marginal Satisfactory Very Good Exceptional

5. Were team personnel active in identifying required training and providing assistance? (Circle one)

Unsatisfactory Marginal Satisfactory Very Good Exceptional

Comments:

NOTE: Please provide specific comments for all ratings below “Satisfactory” that identify the issue and any suggestions or recommendations for improvement.

Signature:

MFR - RETURN ON INVESTMENT EX

MEMORANDUM FOR THE RECORD – RETURN ON INVESTMENT REPORT

Date From:

To:

Subj:

1. The (position description) return on investment report for (date) is submitted herein.

2. Results:

a. ….

b. ….

Summary/Additional Information:

Name Position Signature

MONTHLY COST REPORT EXAMPLE

Cost Report (Month)

Name Position Work Hours Personal Time Off Sick Holiday Travel Over Time Total

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

1.0 Introduction

Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, serves as a principal adviser to the Commander in Chief of U.S. Joint Forces Command on Marine Corps matters. Marine Corps Forces Command (MARFORCOM) is responsible for command, control, and coordination of all Marines’ air, ground, and logistical operations. The warfighting arm of MARFORCOM is the II Marine Expeditionary Force (II MEF). II MEF is composed of personnel from the 2D Marine Division, 2D Marine Logistics Group, and 2D Marine Aircraft Wing.

2.0 SCOPE

The aviation component, 2D Marine Aircraft Wing (2D MAW), has identified a requirement for contractor aviation logistics support services. The contractor shall accomplish 2D MAW objectives in support of Aviation Logistics Department (ALD) in the areas of procedures, administration, Information Technology (IT), supply procedures, programming, and planning. The contractor shall accomplish the functions outlined in the below specific task descriptions.

3.0 SPECIFIC TASKS

3.1 Aviation Logistics Department (ALD) Procedures

Provide support to the Assistant Chief of Staff (AC/S) ALD and all division heads in the preparation of studies, estimates, plans, orders, instructions, and reports pertaining to aviation logistics within the MEF, MAW, Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), Marine Aircraft Group (MAG), Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS), and any other location as designated by the AC/S ALD.

The complements mixture shall be balanced in a manner to adequately support 25,192 annual hours of Aviation Logistics support for the base year, 25,896 annual hours for both option years.

Due to the urgent and continuous nature of this requirement, the government requires the contractor to maintain the proposed workforce at 100% manning. As such, the contractor is expected to develop a manning plan to fill any planned or unplanned vacancies on an expedited basis. Any vacancies that occur in the contractor’s proposed manning should be filled within 14 calendar days. Any manning vacancies that remain unfilled after 14 days will have an invoice offset calculated using the total proposed daily cost (including profit and overhead) for the position left vacant (based on a 30 day month) times the number of vacant days in the billing cycle plus an additional 10% of the cost calculated.

a. Regular review of current operational and supporting plans, applicable orders/instructions, and Naval correspondence, and providing the AC/S ALD with supplementary information as required.

b. Regular review of current policy and programs impacting the mission of aviation logistics.

3.2 ALD Plans Division

Provide aviation supply and maintenance expertise to support the following tasks:

a. Review and update policies and programs impacting the mission of 2D MAW ALD.

b. Evaluation of ALD support and participation requirements for planned 2D MAW, II MEF, and MARFORCOM exercises.

c. Actively participate in deployment planning and execution.

d. Review and update publications.

e. Evaluate equipment requirements and coordinate Aviation Ground Support Equipment (AGSE) and/or Table of Basic Allowance (TBA) deliveries to Norway to be pre-positioned in the Marine Corps Prepositioning Program- Norway (MCPP-N).

f. Coordinate lift requirements for deploying aviation logistic units.

g. Assist in withdrawal and return of equipment from/to MCPP-N storage.

h. Coordinates with G-3 and other staff efforts in developing exercise objectives, concepts, METLs, training plans, budgets, force lists and protection plans to ensure they meet requirements identified by higher headquarters and comply with Joint and Service doctrine.

i. Coordinates exercise force deployment, command relationships, and logistics support in support of 2D MAW/II MEF/MARFORCOM/ Fleet Marine Force Atlantic (FMFLANT) exercise program.

j. Participates in the development of exercise documents and instructions

k. Reviews, coordinates, and monitors higher headquarters directives, statements of policy, and doctrine that relate to exercise program requirements, planning, execution, and assessment on behalf of 2D MAW/II

MEF/MARFORCOM/FMFLANT.

l. Sustainment of current aircraft systems and platforms, development of plans and strategies for transitioning to new aircraft, and development of aviation logistics doctrine and the support needed for distributed global laydown of aviation units.

m. Plans, Operations, and Exercises. Ensures/influences the development of operational and contingency plans from an aviation sustainment optic.

n. Assesses the readiness of all United States Marine Corps (USMC) tactical units and deployable capabilities, analyzes factors relating to operating forces readiness, and develops recommended corrective actions and resources priorities.

o. Develops Mission Essential Task Lists (METLs) and associated readiness standards for all types of conventional USMC units. These METLs and standards capture the capabilities required for core missions, ongoing operations, and contingency plans.

p. Directly advises MARFORCOM/FMFLANT on critical readiness issues and priorities. Briefs priority readiness shortfalls.

q. Provide assistance in the planning, development, deployment, sustainment, and redeployment of 2D MAW squadrons/units

r. Provide assistance in the planned outfitting and tailoring of aviation equipment, components and material designated for Maritime Pre-Positioning Squadrons (MPS) or individual MPS shipping in order to fully support various Component Commanders (COCOMs) execution of regional contingencies and/or designated operational war plans.

s. Review and provide updates to Aviation Logistics and Aircraft Management publications.

t. Provide assistance in evaluating equipment requirements and coordinate movement of AGSE and/or Table of Basic Allowance (TBA) deliveries to Norway to be staged and pre-positioned in the MCPP-N.

u. Assist in withdrawal and return of equipment from/to MCPP-N storage.

v. Continued updates on the daily ready based aircraft (RBA) and mission capable (MC) rate tracking sheets to chart readiness issues and potential trends for squadrons deployed/deploying in support of Special Marine Aviation Group Task Force (SPMAGTF) and MEUs.

w. Assist in the development of the monthly readiness input to the monthly Defense Readiness Reporting System (DRRS) report for G3.

x. Provide weekly updates to the 30-60-90 Day Outlook Chart for ALD’s input to the CG.

y. Provide weekly updates on 2D MAW deployed squadrons for ALD’s input to the CG.

z. Update the classified Deployment Slider and the associated T/M/S readiness matrix on the secure network.

aa. Evaluate equipment requirements and coordinate AGSE and/or Table of Basic Allowance (TBA) deliveries to Norway to be pre-positioned in the MCPP-N.

ab. Provide training to the USMC Aviation Logistics (AVLOG) personnel to accomplish Mission Essential Tasks of loading, deploying, offloading AVLOG support packages, and use of Integrated Computerized Deployment System (ICODES) to create safe load plans for either “transport” or “operational” modes aboard the Aviation Logistics Support Ship (T-AVB). Maintain a record of all personnel receiving training.

ac. Provide training to the USMC communication (COMM) personnel on the operation and maintenance requirements of the communications and data systems installed on the T-AVB. Maintain a record of all personnel receiving training.

ad. Coordinate and schedule training with the appropriate T-AVB for all training.

ae. Support the T-AVB program office (ASB-34) in developing program plans for Ship Service Life extensions or ship replacements as well as other Program level initiatives.

af. Coordinate with MEF G3 and MAW G3 to develop a yearly Training Evaluation Exercise Planning (TEEP) event for T-AVB as well as develop a five-year T-AVB training plan for the assigned MAW.

ag. Schedule and coordinate with assigned MAW G1, G3, G4, G5, G6, ALD, and Comptroller on all exercises pertaining to the T-AVB for the assigned MAW.

ah. Perform requirements analysis, requirements verification, functional analysis, functional and physical verification, performance verification, and systems analyses such as USMC COMM upgrades, intermediate maintenance activity (IMA) Electrical System improvements.

ai. Capture deficiencies and draft a punch list of any Ship-Alterations or upgrades required.

aj. Respond to all Operational Force (OPFOR) requirements

ak. Update Marine Corps Reference Publication (MCRP) 3-20A.2 Aviation Logistics Support Ship (T-AVB) as required

al. Coordinate with Marine Corps Systems Command (MARCORSYSCOM) Publications directorate to facilitate updates to MCRP 3-20A.2.

am. Draft Naval Messages to support exercises and deployments.

3.3 Technical Development Group (TDG)

3.3.1 Data Analytics Support

Provide personnel with expertise in data science analytics methodologies, and a deep understanding of database and analytics tools and concepts in support of aviation supply and maintenance logistics operations.

Such support shall include but is not limited to the following:

a. Research and develop Artificial Intelligence (AI) and neutral networks initiatives, including learning approaches in functional areas that A.I. systems for the Department of Navy information systems in support of aviation supply and maintenance logistics operations.

b. Serve as the 2D MAW ALD Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Machine Learning (ML) research theories and methodologies and common algorithm types to further assess how aviation I.T. systems work for further analysis into data mining.

c. Identify data analytics principles and methodologies in support of the following cloud-based systems: Naval Operational Business Logistics Enterprise (NOBEL)/Naval Operational Supply System (NOSS)/Naval Aviation Maintenance System (NAMS)/Naval Maintenance Repair Overhaul (NMRO).

d. Provide On-Site diagnosis and repair of 2D MAW aviation allowance computer equipment, Local Area Network (LAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity, operating systems, and equipment assigned to Aviation Logistics Department).

e. Provide technical IT support and continuity to the ALD Department to ensure a standard baseline of hardware\software computer network connectivity.

f. Ensure Aviation systems are information assurance (IA) compliant to reduce vulnerabilities and threats that would impact operational readiness within 2D MAW, to include network devices.

g. Maintains current Cyber Security credentials and certificates required by Department of Defense (DoD) and the Defense Information System Agencies (DISA).

h. Provide direct IT support to Navy/Marine Corps agencies, such as, but not limited to, Program Executive Office for Manpower, Logistics and Business Solutions (PEO-MLB), Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWARCOM), National Security Agency (NSA), Marine Forces Cyber Command (MARFORCYBERCOM), Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG) and Base/Station Information System Security Officer (ISSO) pertaining Aviation Systems.

i. Provides support to Aviation servers, clients and peripheral equipment that allows maintenance and logistics personnel access to the Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity (OOMA), Optimized Intermediate Maintenance Activity (OIMA) information in a Virtual Environment (VE) or standalone physical server configuration.

j. Coordinate and implement automated information technology enhancements, modifications, and replacements as needed.

k. Provide helpdesk end user support for all developed software to include, but…