MCPP Questions and Answers Part 2 dated 9.24.25.pdf

MCPP Post Industry Day Question and Answers – Part 2

Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) Notice ID: M6700425R1301

This Question and Answer (Q&A) document is provided for informational purposes only.

The responses herein are intended to assist potential oƯerors in understanding the subject matter and context but may not reflect the final or actual requirements of the Government. Only the oƯicial Request for Proposal (RFP) and any amendments issued through proper channels shall govern the solicitation requirements. In the event of any discrepancy between this document and the RFP, the RFP shall take precedence.

1. RFP Reference: 1.H.2.e (iii)

Topic: Key Personnel Nominations, to include required resume, shall be submitted in writing at least 15 days in advance and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitution(s)/new hire(s) Industry Question/Comment: What is the 15 days "in advance" of?

Govt Response: The language is unclear and will be modified in the final RFP. The intent of the paragraph is to allow suƯicient time for Government review of a resume when key personnel rquire temporary or permanent replacment.

2. RFP Reference: 6.A.1.c

Topic: SOW Section 6.A.1 - Navy Services Industry Question/Comment: Occupational skill sets shall be marine technician in type and shall include at a minimum: Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical, Hydraulics, Corrosion Prevention and Control, Hull/ship fitting, and Craft Equipage. Some of these skill sets should also be licensed forklift, man-lift and organic equipment operators.

What work classification is Hull/Ship Fitting?

Govt Response: A shipfitter is a marine occupational classification used both by naval activities and among ship builders; however, the term applies mostly to certain workers at commercial and naval shipyards during the repair phase of a vessel. Shipfitters fabridate, assemble, and erect structural compinents of a vessel.

They perform grinding, drilling and "fit up" operations on a vessel.

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3. RFP Reference: 6.C.5.f Topic: SOW Section 6.C Navy Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing Navy Services Industry Question/Comment: GA contents shall be approved by NAV-P then entered into RSupply. The MCMC shall maintain General Program Records.

Does this imply that NAV-P will approve all receipts prior to entering them into R- Supply?"

Govt Response: No, Section 6.C.5.f states "GA contents shall be approved by NAV- P then entered into RSupply. The MCMC shall maintain General Program Records."

This requiement is not "receipting" related, it is stating that the Government will approve the "contents" (inventory) of the Navy GA.

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4. RFP Reference: 6.F.34.b

Topic: SOW Section 6.F -Watercraft (lighterage) Ashore (Phase Bravo, Charlie & Delta) Industry Question/Comment: Watercraft and organic assets not designated or scheduled for depot level repairs on coating systems shall be maintained in the highest state of readiness to mitigate progressive corrosion, coating system degradation leading to depot level maintenance and an un-kept military appearance. Spot preservation after Depot Level coating system repairs may also be necessary in some cases to maintain paint system integrity.

Is maintaining watercraft in the ""Highest state of readiness"" the highest priority for

OST, MAT? "

Govt Response: Coating system maintenance requirements and priorities are detailed in the SOW Section C.6.F. OST and MAT work priorities will change throughout a Task Order PoP. The Contractor is responsible for managing resources to meet SOW requirements.

5. RFP Reference: M6700425R0007 Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP)

Topic: Scope Industry Question/Comment: What is the scope of the contractor required procurements?

Govt Response: The contractor procures equipment and services necessary for the execution of the MCPP requirement. Examples include: consumable supplies;

parts that are not available via the Government supply system; replacement of some Government Furnished Equipment such as machinery; and multiple types of services necessary to execute mission requirements.

6. RFP Reference: 6.A pgs 172-235 Topic: MCPP II is referenced 12 times in Navy Section of RFP Industry Question/Comment: What is meant by the term MCPP II as it is referred to throughout the Navy Section? It is not defined in section N.1 Acronyms Govt Response: MCPP II refers to the second iteratin of the Marine Corps Prpepositioning Program contract. MCPP would refer to the contract currently in execution, MCPP II would therefore refer to the next contract. The Government will clarify and change this language.

7. RFP Reference: SOW 3.A (para 1)

Topic: SOW Section C.3 - Maintenance Activities Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall submit oƯicial correspondence to the Government identifying the negative trend(s) and the recommended corrective actions necessary to prevent the negative trend from re-occurring in the future. The Government will review and provide approval before the MCMC implements any recommended corrective action.

Government will approve prime contractor process changes that result from internal review derived corrective actions, i.e. HSE or HR related functions?

Govt Response: The language is unclear and will be deleted from the SOW.

8. RFP Reference: 6.E.3.b

Topic: SOW Section 6.E - Navy Civil Engineering Support Equipment (CESE) Industry Question/Comment: "The MCMC shall load bank Navy owned generators and record the results IAW NAVFAC P-300 and Maintenance Requirement Card. The MCMC shall notify the NAV-P QAR NLT 24 and 48 hours prior to load banking generators. The Navy has generator assets within the NSE and NCE which includes assets that are containerized. 50% of NSE and NCE assets will be load banked to 100% of their rated capacity and the remaining 50% will be load banked the following MMC. A Load Bank Form (CDRL 6037) will be used to record the load banking process. An example of the form is provided, see SOW Attachment C.6-023.

The completed form will be filed in the equipment folder/history file within five business days.

The Government requests two notifications, one at 24 hours and one at 48 hours.

Are there diƯerent requirements for each of these notifications since the CDRL form is the same?

Govt Response: Noted. Requirement is for 24 hour notification.

9. RFP Reference: 6.O.9 Topic: SOW Section 6.O -Navy Business and Performance Requirements Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall provide specific details for why KPIs covering cost, schedule, conformance and risk were diƯerent from those agreed to at the Ship’s Kick-OƯ Briefing.

Are there reasonable tolerances that are acceptable?

Govt Response: The requirement is provide details on diƯerences.

10. RFP Reference: 2.A pg 81

Topic: OOA referenced twice: There are multiple types of plans generated at the squadron and individual ship levels. Squadron level plans are developed OOA P-180 and are only developed once following a Tailoring Cycle. Squadron level plans are posted onto MCPIC Industry Question/Comment: This acronym is not defined in the text or in the Acronyms/Definitions in Section 1.N, nor is it listed in MCRP 5.12C. Is the reference of OOA to mean "on or about"?

Govt Response: Yes, OOA is meant to convey On Or About. The SOW will be updated to avoid confusion.

11. RFP Reference: 3.A.16.c. Pg 117

Topic: Maintenance Operations Industry Question/Comment: In addition to fire extinguishers and the subject requirements for them, KBR shall also inspect and service all fire bottles contained in individual fire suppression systems (AAV, LAV, LVSR, MTVR, JLTV, ECV FOV, etc.) in accordance with the technical instructions contained in the individual equipment technical manuals. It is assumed these two underline items are typos. Did BICmd intend to include KBR and the AAV in the context of this section? Assumption of AAV being replaced by the ACV.

Govt Response: The reference to "KBR" vice "MCMC" was an administrative error.

With respect referencing "AAV" vice "ACV," it is anticipated that ACVs will be fielded to the prepositioning programs during the next 2 to 5 years, replacing AAVs.

However, a final decision has not been made by HQMC regarding ACV fielding.

Meanwhile, AAVs remain afloat on MPS at this time, and there is a plan to divest of AAVs as ships return to Blount Island for production through May 2028.

Adjustments have been made to the SOW to reflect "MCMC" and "AAV/ACV."

12. RFP Reference: 6.F.3.b

Delta) Industry Question/Comment: All authorized work shall be scheduled in a manner which describes the sequence of work and identifies significant task interdependencies required to meet the requirements of the program. Scheduling in a watercraft repair environment is of critical importance and shall be accomplished in conjunction with the systems employed to manage material procurement and assembly. NAV-P requires a Functional Area Breakdown (FAB) format (refer to SOW Attachment C.6-039) to support defined reporting criteria to external entities.

FAB has not been provided. Does this mean that the FAB always takes precedence when performing Phase C repairs or Phase D maintenance?

Govt Response: SOW Attachment C.6-039 will be proivided for the RFP. FAB is a standardization for reporting maintenance information.

13. RFP Reference: 7.F.2 pg 246 Topic: Corrective Maintenance priorities Industry Question/Comment: "Complete Priority Designators 02 (Deadline) repairs within ten business days from the receipt of required repair parts." What if repair cannot be completed due to space requirements? As an example, replacement of Steering Gear Box?

Govt Response: Par 7.F.4 addresses deferred maintenance reporting associated with constraints such as space limitations, which reqire specific job status reporting in GCSS-MC IAW UM 4000-125. Additionally, Par 7.F.2 has been updated in the SOW to clarify that repair timeframes (whether priority 02, 05, or 12) are based on the receipt of parts at the location of the end item, including aboard ship, rather than upon initial receipt of parts at MCSF-BI. The SOW update also addresses other constraints that may prevent the timely completion of repairs.

14. RFP Reference: 6.A.1.i pg 177 Topic: Navy Operations Industry Question/Comment: The composition of the MAT should include MDM, ME, and ES skill sets necessary to perform corrective maintenance actions. The MST Supervisor is a direct report to the MIM. What is meant by acronyms ES, MDM and

MIM?

Govt Response: Noted, will include in Section 1.N . ES is Equipment Specialist, ME is Marine Electrican and MDM is Marine Diesel Mechanic.

15. RFP Reference: SOW P. 174

Topic: SOW Section C.6 - Navy Industry Question/Comment: Section C.6 supersedes all other sections of this Statement of Work (SOW) concerning Navy requirements. Contact the Navy Contracting OƯicer’s Representative (COR) for further clarification, as needed.

Is the intent of this statement to supersede HSE reporting and Environmental requirements in other areas of the SOW if this section is more stringent than those requirements?

Govt Response: No. The statement is meant to convey that the Navy COR should be notified concerning all Navy matters.

16. RFP Reference: 6.F.27.b

Delta) Industry Question/Comment: The RST shall manage watercraft coating system maintenance utilizing the MCSF-BI CRF (Depot Level). Organizational coating system maintenance is managed by the respective MCMC, whether WMC or OST.

Does this include INLS powered watercraft or just non-powered watercraft?

Govt Response: LARCs, MPFUBs, LCM, and INLS may be repaired utilizing the MCSF-BI Corrosion Repair Facility (CRF) or be repaired utilizing 3rd party facilities.

17. RFP Reference: M6700425R0007 Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP) Topic: At Sea Replenishment Industry Question/Comment: Will any replenishment that is conducted at sea, fall under the responsibility of the MCMC?

Govt Response: No. The statement is meant to convey that the Navy COR should be notified concerning all Navy matters.

18. RFP Reference: 6.A.1.i pg 177

Topic: Navy Operations (MAT) Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall establish and maintain a dedicated Maintenance Augment Team (MAT). The MAT provides a scalable surge capability intended to augment the maintenance sections, as needed. Is the MAT comprised from the Navy MMC workforce as a "stand alone" team?

Govt Response: Noted, the MAT is a stand alone team, composition determined by

MCMC.

19. RFP Reference: SOW

Topic: MS Project references across several SOW areas Industry Question/Comment: Please clarify if MS Project of MS Dynamic 365 will be used?

Govt Response: Microsoft Dynamics 365 will be used, errant references to MS Project will be corrected.

20. RFP Reference: 6.A.1

Industry Question/Comment: The Navy element shall leverage USMC maintenance/production services for Navy ground tactical gear/Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE). Additionally, the MCMC shall provide the following services: welding/fabrication services, wash rack services, battery storage services, trucking services, scale house functions, Preservation, Packaging and Packing (PP&P), carpentry, machinist, shipping services, calibration services, communication/green gear services, tug services/barrier open/closing services, Corrosion Repair Facility (CRF) services, Rough Terrain Forklift (RTFL), Container Handling/Rough Terrain Container Handler (RTCH) and certification services, MOGAS, Diesel supply, and disposal services.

Should this also include Organic Maintenance services or does NAV-P want Prime Contractor to establish a Navy Organic Maintenance section?

Govt Response: Refer to Section 6.N

21. RFP Reference: 6.C.4.a.i

Topic: SOW Section 6.C Navy Supply Chain, Logistics, and Warehousing Navy Services Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall maintain a segregated Navy warehouse inventory by COSAL type. Inventories shall be accessible and downloadable by NAV-P. Inventories shall be complete and accurate.

In what format is this inventory to be maintained and provided - R-Supply, Excel?

Govt Response: Navy inventories will be maintained in R-Supply. Reports will beprovided in Excel.

22. RFP Reference: CLIN X0005 and X0006 Topic: CLIN Pricing Industry Question/Comment: Does the Government intend to provide plug numbers (i.e., estimated costs) for CLINS 5 and 6 for proposal evaluation purposes?

Govt Response: Yes, the Government will provide estimated amounts for travel and ODC CLINs.

23. RFP Reference: Section B Topic: Plug #'s for travel and ODCs Industry Question/Comment: Would the government please confirm that plug figures will be provided for CLINs X0005 and X0006 (Travel and Other Direct Costs)?

Govt Response: Yes, the Government will provide estimated amounts for travel and ODC CLINs.

24. RFP Reference: L.7.3 and L.8 Topic: Technical Proposals, Subsections on Manning Industry Question/Comment: Incorporating historical work hours or Government-forecasted work hours into cost estimates would promote greater cost realism among oƯerors and protect the Government from cost overruns.

Would the Government provide oƯerors the workload information to be used in the development of price proposals for CPFF CLINS?

Govt Response: The Government will provide historical information pertaining to work hours as well as Government forcast data.

25. RFP Reference: SOW 2.D (para 3)

Topic: SOW Section 2.D Risk and Performance Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall dedicate suƯicient QC/RC Program Quality Inspectors (QI) and Process Control Analysts (PCA) with appropriate knowledge of the specific equipment, supply and maintenance administration required to eƯectively conduct quality control of MCPP military equipment. The MCMC shall include these personnel in the PPSP identified in paragraph 1.H.2.b of this document. The QIs and PCAs shall report directly to an independent Quality Manager (QM) and be independent of the maintenance and production eƯorts.

QC/RC Program QI, PCA and QM, as agreed upon during the semi-annual PPSP, will be designated by name to support MCPP quality requirements as these individuals will be the primary focal points for government COR, COTR and QAR interactions.

Does this requirement apply to Navy C.6?

Govt Response: Yes, Navy requirements are outlined in C.6 that includes suƯicient staƯing of QC personnel that report directly to the Navy Operations Manager. The Navy QC personnel liaison and coordinate with USMC counterparts but do not report to the Quality Manager.

26. RFP Reference: N/A Topic: What information does industry need, beyond what is provided in the draft RFP, as a basis for pricing? For example, manning structure, notional annual task orders, work load data, historical piece count by commodity group, or other information.

Industry Question/Comment: N/A Govt Response: The Government will provide data as an attachment to the RFP.

The data provided will support development of workload estimates. Regarding insfrastructure improvments, the Government provides Government Furnished Facilities and coordinates with the contractor when improvements are recommended. Historically, the Government has funded approved changes and has not executed cost-sharing with the contractor.

27. RFP Reference: Section H Topic: Release of Claims Industry Question/Comment: Will USMC consider revising the Section H-8.4 Release of Claims to be consistent with other contract terms? Cost-type task orders will be subject to FAR 52.216-7(h)(2)(ii), which requires the mandatory release to exclude certain claims. Section H-8.4 should also clarify that the release requirement does not apply to FFP task orders.

Govt Response: Yes, revisions will be made to be consistant throughout the RFP.

28. RFP Reference: 6.A.1.i

Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall establish and maintain a dedicated Maintenance Augment Team (MAT). The MAT provides a scalable surge capability intended to augment the maintenance sections, as needed. The composition of the MAT should include MDM, ME, and ES skill sets necessary to perform corrective maintenance actions. The MST Supervisor is a direct report to the MIM.

1) Will the Government clarify if the position required is a MST Supervisor or a MAT Supervisor?

2) Please provide the size of the dedicated MAT being requested.

3) Advise what functions the MAT performs when not assisting WMC/OST.

Govt Response: 1) The position requires a MAT Supervisor. Replace MST Supervisor with MAT Supervisor. 2) MAT composition is the Contractors responsibility to propose. 3) The MIM is repsonsible for providing work load direction and priorities to the MAT.

29. RFP Reference: M6700425R0007 Marine Corps Prepositioning Program (MCPP)

Topic: When the MC ships go into a "contingency" situation, who does the responsibility of the replenishment of on-ship supplies fall to?

Industry Question/Comment:

Govt Response: Historically the MCMC has not provided replenishment during a contingency. If any replenishment is required the Government will coordinate with the MCMC.

30. RFP Reference: 6.A.1.a pgs 175-176

Topic: MCMC dedicated positions in support of Navy Operations Industry Question/Comment: "The MCMC shall establish and maintain an organizationally separate Navy element to support Navy eƯorts" (bottom page 175) "The MCMC shall establish a dedicated Navy Program Manager as Key personnel."

(Page 176) Do these requirements indicate the Program is part of but separate in management from MCPP? Do the Navy PM, OCONUS PM, and Shipboard PM report to the MCPP

PM?

Govt Response: The recommendation is noted. The Government will clarify the subject SOW paragraph and will reduce resumes required for submission with proposals.

31. RFP Reference: SOW 6.F Topic: SOW Section C.6 - Navy Industry Question/Comment: Accurate and thorough condition assessments during this phase are critical for establishing follow on work packages for Phase Charlie that will be detailed during the Work Definition Conference (WDC) process.

Phase Bravo continues after testing with watercraft transport to the Watercraft Maintenance Center (WMC), where watercraft are dry-docked, cleaned and surveyed. Transport to the WMC or to the Navy Point?

Govt Response: The WMC implies a "custodial" function without regard for specific real property location. The WMC location may include multiple areas, which may physically change during the PoP.

32. RFP Reference: 6.A.1.i

Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall provide intermittent support with an Intermediate Maintenance Team (IMT) capability that maintains occupational skill sets to accomplish Intermediate and minor to mid-grade Depot level maintenance. MCMC can draw/leverage their own existing capabilities and personnel to meet this requirement. Occupational skill sets shall be marine technician in type and shall include at a minimum: Welder (gas, arc, MIG, TIG), Machinist (metal lathe, mill), Shipfitter, Carpentry, Plumber, Hydraulics, and HVAC.

The IMT may be required to work irregular hours (Sat, Sun, shiftwork) in support of operational tests and/or ship oƯload/backload events. Flex hours are authorized with prior Government approval.

1) Does this team charge Navy labor codes when working for Navy?

2) CBA personnel do not work flex hours, they work overtime. Is the

Government's intent not to pay overtime for irregular hours?

Govt Response: The Contractor shall charge Navy codes for Navy work. Flex hours are authorized with prior Government consent is an option, providing flexibility but is not mandatory.

33. RFP Reference: 1.B.6 Topic: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The MCMC shall comply with established OSHA PPE requirements and shall provide PPE that is in a serviceable condition to their employees IAW 29 CFR 1910 and MCO 5100.29. Appropriate garment shall be based on the worker Industry Question/Comment: What type of PPE and how many pieces of PPE are required to be included in the pricing in CLIN X001?

Govt Response: General PPE required for employees engaged in non-administrative functions are Safety Glasses (Prescription if necessary), hearing protection, and steel toed boots. Additional PPE may be required based on the tasks being performed (i.e. fall protection harness)

34. RFP Reference: 1.A.8 pg 41 & pgs 303, 411, 415+

Topic: Area Wage Determination (AWD) or the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) Attachment 10 Industry Question/Comment: Are these agreements in-place and the new contractor is to renegotiate or accept the existing agreement until renewal (which occurs when)? Is the new contractor to be bound by these agreements at contract kick-oƯ?

Govt Response: All vendors will use the current CBA when developing their proposals.

35. RFP Reference: 6.A.4.a

Topic: SOW Section 6.A.4 - Navy Services Industry Question/Comment: The MCMC shall accurately report accidents and equipment defects for Navy assigned GSA Fleet vehicles. Initial notification should be by telephone or e-mail to the NAV-P GSA Fleet Manager within one(CDRL 6005) hour of accident occurrence and within four hours (CDRL 6006) of equipment defect discovery. Accident notification shall include completion of the GSA Form 1627 GSA Motor Vehicle Accident Reporting Kit, Standard Form (SF) 91 GSA Motor Vehicle Accident Report, and SF 94 Statement of Witness.

A thorough incident investigation to include detailed witness statements and some other requirements require more than an hour; further it may require legal review by the MCMC and thereby may not meet the 4 hour requirement for CDRL 6006. Does accident notification imply initial notification or CDRL 6006?

Govt Response: Initial notification.

36. RFP Reference: 1.H.4 pg 56 Topic: Surge Support Personnel Industry Question/Comment: What is the required response time for deployment of Surge Team?

Govt Response: Surge team requirements vary depending upon operational circumstances. When a surge team is required, the Government communicates requirements, including timelines, to the MCMC.

37. RFP Reference: L.10.5.g

Topic: DCMA-Approved Purchasing System Industry Question/Comment: Would the government allow submittal of documentation of a DCMA-approved purchasing system to be required prior to contract award, rather than with the proposal?

Govt Response: Yes. The Government will allow submission of documentation of a DCMA-approved purchasing system prior to contract award rather than requiring it with the proposal. This approach ensures compliance with FAR Subpart 9.1 responsibility determinations while minimizing unnecessary proposal submission requirements.

38. RFP Reference: Sections 5 and 9

Topic: Volume I - Executive Summary and Volume V - Past Performance Industry Question/Comment: Will the Government define 'critical/key subcontractors' - is there a certain percentage of work against the total price of the contract which an entity would have to perform to be considered a critcal/key subcontractor?

Govt Response: The Government will not define “critical/key subcontractors” by a specific percentage of the total contract price. Rather, critical/key subcontractors are those entities identified by the prime contractor as essential to successful performance of the requirement due to the nature of the work, unique capabilities, or specialized resources they provide. OƯerors are expected to exercise sound business judgment in designating subcontractors as “critical/key” based on their importance to the overall eƯort, not solely on dollar value or percentage of work performed.

39. RFP Reference: SOW 10.4.2 Topic: Cost/Price Industry Question/Comment: A-1 states Travel and Materials will be Cost Reimbursable however in Section B CLIN X0005 Travel and x0006 Other Direct Costs are identified as CPFF/LOE. Section L 10.4.2 states that Material, Travel, and Overtime are not permitted fee.

Can the government clarify the contract types in Section B for the respective CLINs?

Govt Response: The contract will be a hybrid of FFP, COST, and CPFF CLINs; Travel, ODC, and Overtime will be Cost-Reimbursable with no fee permitted.

40. RFP Reference: CLIN X0002, X0003, and X0004

Topic: CLIN Pricing Industry Question/Comment: What level of detail will be provided for CLINs 2, 3, and 4? Will the use of union employees be maintained?

Govt Response: Historical and estimated detail will be provided and yes, the use of union employees will be maintained.

41. RFP Reference: L.4.

Topic: CD Industry Question/Comment: Instead of CDs, will the Government accept proposals via email?

Govt Response: No, all proposalls will be delivered on CDs IAW section L of the

RFP.

42. RFP Reference: M-4.3.

Topic: Clarification on wording Industry Question/Comment: Would the Government please clarify which CLINs are to be excluded from the evaluation?

Govt Response: All CLINS will be included in the evaluation but CLINs X004, X005 & X006 will be Government plug numbers.

43. RFP Reference: Section B

Topic: Indirect Rates Industry Question/Comment: Will USMC please confirm that the word ‘ceiling’ in CLINs X0002 and X0003 refers to indirect rates only, and not to labor rates?

Govt Response: Yes. The term “ceiling” in CLINs X0002 and X0003 refers to indirect rates only. Labor rates are not subject to a ceiling under these CLINs.

44. RFP Reference: Past Performance Topic: Past Performance CutoƯ Date Industry Question/Comment: As it relates to past performance, will USMC please confirm that ‘performed during the last three years’ means that any portion of the reference contract was performed within the three years immediately preceding the solicitation issuance date?

Govt Response: Yes. For purposes of past performance evaluation, “performed during the last three years” means that any portion of the referenced contract must have been performed within the three years immediately preceding the solicitation issuance date.

45. RFP Reference: Section B; Section L Topic: Cost/Price Industry Question/Comment: Section B states that fee on markups will not be applied to travel or other direct costs. Section L 10.4.2 states that Material, Travel, and Overtime are not permitted fee.

Can the contractor put fee on the direct costs or the markups, or none of the above?"

Govt Response: Fee will only be allowed to be applied on regular labor hours. No fee will be allowd on travel, other direct costs or overtime.

46. RFP Reference: Section 14.1

Topic: Section L Plan Submissions Industry Question/Comment: The solicitation requires a Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan be submitted with the proposal. Is this Plan evaluated?

Govt Response: No. The Mission-Essential Contractor Services Plan is required for submission but will not be evaluated as part of the source selection. The Government will review the Plan to ensure it is complete and compliant with solicitation requirements.

47. RFP Reference: Section B (Items 0005, 1005, 2005, 3005, 4005, 5005, 6005, 7005, 8005, 9005) Topic: Lack of clarity between Section B and Section L Industry Question/Comment: Would the Government please allow OƯerors to propose indirect rates in accordance with their disclosure statement?

Govt Response: Yes. OƯerors are expected to propose indirect rates in accordance with their disclosed practices and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), where applicable.

48. RFP Reference: Section 14.2

Topic: Section L Plan Submissions Industry Question/Comment: The solicitation mentions a Quality Control Plan in Section 14.2 under Plans Submission. Section F CDRL # 1029 states ""2.D.1.b Draft within days of award. Final with 60 days of contract award. Upon Revision'. Can the Government please clarify:

1) Is the Quality Control Plan to be submitted with the proposal?

2) If no, will the Government remove this requirement from section L?

3) Provide the # of days within which the draft is due upon award of contract"

Govt Response: The Quality Control Plan shal be finalized within 60 days after contract award.

49. RFP Reference: L.10.3.3 Topic: Employee Compensation Plan Industry Question/Comment: Will the Government provide oƯerors the current applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements that define wages and benefits for union labor?

Govt Response: Yes

50. RFP Reference: M.2 Topic: Section M criteria for Factor D: Past Performance.

Industry Question/Comment: "In Section M, Scope is described as 'Logistics services as described in the RFP'. This does not provide any quantitative value as to how this area will be measured.

Will a citation be given more relevance if it meets more scope areas? Is there a minimum number of scope areas a project citation should meet to be considered Relevant or Very Relevant?"

Govt Response: Scope will be assessed based on the degree to which the cited eƯort aligns with the logistics services described in the solicitation. A project that encompasses a broader range of scope areas may be considered more relevant than one that covers fewer areas; however, there is no minimum number of scope areas required for a project to be considered Relevant or Very Relevant. The determination of relevance will be made in accordance with the criteria outlined in Section M.

51. RFP Reference: Sections 7 and 8

Topic: Section L Volume III - Technical Proposal - USMC and Volume III - Technical Proposal - Navy Industry Question/Comment: The Government requests a Workload Matrix be provided within the Technical Proposals for USMC and Navy, with each having diƯerent criteria.

Will the Government provide universal criteria for the Workload Matrix for both USMC and Navy?

Govt Response: No. The Government will not provide a single set of universal criteria. OƯerors shall prepare the Workload Matrix for USMC and Navy in accordance with the criteria specified for each within the solicitation. The Government requires both perspectives to adequately assess workload coverage and alignment with mission requirements.

52. RFP Reference: Section B of the RFP Topic: CLINs Industry Question/Comment: Question: Does the USG intend to provide separate CLINs for repair parts?

Govt Response: No

53. RFP Reference: Section B of the RFP

Industry Question/Comment: Question: Will the USG please confirm that CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 are labor-only CLINs?

Govt Response: Yes, CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 are labor-only CLINs.

54. RFP Reference: Section B of the RFP

Industry Question/Comment: Question: Will the Navy requirement be included in CLINs 0002 and 0004, or will the Navy requirements be separated out?

Govt Response: Yes, the Navy requirement will be included in CLINs 0002, 0003 and 0004.

55. RFP Reference: Section B of the RFP

Industry Question/Comment: Page 3 of the draft RFP indicates that for CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 the USG is to provide labor category and hours breakdown, and the contractor is to provide ceiling labor and indirect rates. Developing rates for labor in other countries takes time to research labor law and develop survey data.

Question: Will the USG provide a draft set of titles and hours for bidders to start working on labor rates for the various countries?

Govt Response: Yes. The Government will provide a draft set of labor category titles and associated hours for each applicable country to support OƯerors in developing labor rates. This information will be issued as part of the solicitation to ensure all OƯerors have adequate time to prepare their proposals.

56. RFP Reference: Section L 7.3 Topic: Section L Industry Question/Comment: Section L 7.3 states: "The OƯeror shall provide a workload matrix with analysis of manning levels by labor category (to include description of responsibilities for exempt employees) and by location to meet all USMC workload requirements. The workload matrix shall correlate and provide traceability to the required Employee Qualifications provided in SOW Attachment C.1-7."

Question: Will the Government please provide draft Attachment C.1-7?

57. RFP Reference: Section L 4.2.3 Topic: Section L Industry Question/Comment: Section L 4.2.3 states: "The Manning Document required in the Executive Summary Overview shall be provided in an Microsoft excel format, and provide a cross reference to all CLINs; OƯerors shall identify FTEs that support multiple CLINs and the level of support they provide to each CLIN."

Question: Will the USG consider providing all oƯerors a standardized template to populate?

Govt Response: Yes. To ensure consistency across submissions, the Government will provide a standardized Manning Document template in Microsoft Excel format.

58. RFP Reference: N/A

Topic: RFP Industry Question/Comment: Question: Are bidders required to bid all labor hours provided by the USG?

Govt Response: OƯerors are expected to use the labor hours provided by the Government as a baseline. However, OƯerors may propose alternative hours if fully justified with supporting rationale. Any deviations will be subject to evaluation for realism and reasonableness in accordance with Section M.

59. RFP Reference: N/A

Industry Question/Comment: Question: Will the USG consider providing equipment density by ship or ashore storage site?

Govt Response: Yes. The Government will provide equipment density by ship and ashore storage site to ensure OƯerors have suƯicient information to develop accurate and responsive proposals. This information will be released as part of the solicitation attachments.

60. RFP Reference: Section L.6 Proposal Management

Industry Question/Comment: The RFP currently requires industry to provide approximately 30 “resumes and letters of commitment for key personnel” as part of the proposal. This requirement likely favors the incumbent, as many of the requirements are met by a very small population of individuals and requires a lengthy (12‒24 month) commitment of potential employees, as well as excludes current incumbent employees from being part of the competitive pool of candidates. This requirement, so early in the award process, will reduce the personnel competitive pool and restrict non-incumbents from potentially hiring the most qualified personnel.

Question: Will the USG consider limiting the letters of commitment and resumes to only the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and Navy Manager?