Questions and answers to draft RFP M67854-12-R-5518 08-15-12.docx

No.

All other services can be performed by the contractor as proposed, as they deem necessary to meet the Government’s requirements. The contractor will be responsible for providing and ensuring adequate work space for their personnel in accordance with their proposed approach.

Task Orders will include all applicable contract line items to enable funding, accounting and invoicing from the correct appropriations.

None. The solicitation does not require the successful Offeror (Contractor performing under the anticipated contract) to perform contract management services, or transition contracts for any cognizant contracts. The General IDIQ Contract scope, and all task orders, is intended to satisfy requirements for operational support of the MRAP JPO Program Office from date of award through expiration. The management and transition of applicable contracts is supported by the Marine Corps Systems Command contracting civilian personnel only .

Volume I - Operational Management Capability Volume II - First Task Order

All small business sub-contracting requirements will be included in the final solicitation.

See also solicitation evaluation section regarding relative order of importance wherein the solicitation informs potential Offerors the following:

For Factors 1 and 2 the Offeror’s proposal will be comprised of two integral parts, the written proposal and the oral presentation. The oral presentation is equal in importance to the written submission. The oral presentation evaluation rating will not be separately evaluated, but rather integrated into one merit rating assigned to each sub-factor.

SOW-Paragraph 6 Statement of Work 2-subparagraphs 2a. Case Execution and 2b. FMS Administration.

The solicitation specifies a level of effort for FMS case execution and FMS administration. Defining the Level of Effort (LOE) at the IDIQ level will not allow for increases or decreases over time, therefore it may be more appropriate to define the (LOE) only at the TO level.

Correct. The level of effort will be defined at the Task Order level.

The final solicitation will be revised to change paragraphs 2 and 4 under “Ordering Procedures”

The final solicitation will not specify or limit the font type or size. However, the proposal submission shall be clearly readable, legible, and within the page limits specified. Any information submitted that is not readable will not be considered or evaluated. The Offeror will be responsible for ensuring the information contained their proposal can be properly evaluated by the Government’s evaluation team.

Yes

The final solicitation will reflect the Government’s preference for all four points of contact listed in the solicitation, however, in the event the contact information is not known, please state “unknown.”

No. Please see information provided in the solicitation under “Past Performance Evaluation”

Yes, the evaluation of offers will be based on the written proposal and oral presentations.

No changes will be authorized to the written document submitted in response to the solicitation.

Question #1. If the oral is interrupted to request the repetition of inaudible words or statements or for an explanation of terms that are unknown, as stated on page 78, paragraph a), last sentence, will the time clock stop during that interruption? Question #2. There appears to be some words missing in that same sentence (page 78, paragraph a), last sentence).The words “or otherwise engage the Offeror in any dialogue” do not seem to fit in that sentence. Did the Government intend to state that the Government will not be able to “otherwise engage the Offeror in dialogue” during the oral presentation?

Question 1 – Yes

Question 2 – The solicitation will be re-written.

Yes, it will be specified and contained in the final solicitation.

Travel costs are other direct charges related to performance of the services ordered. Travel cost limitations, terms and conditions will be included in the final solicitation.

Note: We currently anticipate that Travel cost limitations, terms and condition will reflect the following:

1) Travel to conduct work at locations specified in the task order as the primary place of performance will not be a direct cost,

2) Travel that is required to manage/supervise personnel will not be a direct cost, and

3) Travel that is required at locations other than the primary place of performance that is related to the service being performed and necessary to satisfy requirements of a task order will be considered a direct cost.

Use and submission of an acronym list is at the discretion of the Offeror. In the event an Offeror elects to provide an acronym list, it will be counted as part the page limits specific in the solicitation. However, Offerors may also elect to follow standard practices and spell out an acronym the first time used, then use it throughout their document.

The cross reference matrix will not be required and will omitted from the final solicitation.

No template will be provided by the Government.

No the total IDIQ Contract will reflect a monetary amount not to exceed-ceiling and will not be evaluated The evaluation of labor rates proposed under the IDIQ Contract, and Task Order 1 will be basis for evaluation of price. See Task Order Procedures for more information.

As specified under ordering procedures, the Contracting Officer will evaluate the proposed level of effort and the mix of labor to perform a specific task being proposed and for determining that the total price is reasonable. The total price is based on the level of effort proposed, and applicable labor rates.

Please modify the clauses as identified below:

DFAR 252.225-7995 will also be incorporated in accordance with the Department of Defense Procurement Policy found at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/policy/policyvault/USA001267-11-DPAP.pdf and DFAR 225.7402-5(a)(ii).

CENTCOM 952.225-0004 and PSCRI-2 will not be deleted as they are mandatory clauses.

Rationale: believes these clauses to be Not Applicable to this opportunity, as a SETA contractor. will not be handling assets only providing services and therefore, will not require shipping instructions, delivery, transportation or be involved with Customs (for anything other than personal items). However, these clauses will need to be included in the resultant contract for the supplier performing those activities.

952.225-0019 and KSCRI-8 will be removed.

Rationale: is unable to provide the cost information without restrictions, as this data is considered Proprietary to The Company and will be delivered lAW the agreed to markings in DFARS 252.227-7013.

Per FAR 12.302, the contracting officer shall not tailor any clause or otherwise include any additional terms or conditions in a solicitation or contract for commercial items. Additionally, it is not necessary to revise KSCRI-18, as it the contractor’s prerogative and responsibility to properly mark any and all proprietary data when applicable.

Rationale: The FAR clauses are not applicable to DoD Contracts.

Thank you for your comment. We will take your comment into consideration, and final disposition will be reflected in the final solicitation. .

1) FAR 52.228-7, Insurance- Liability to Third Persons

2) FAR 52.249-14, Excusable Delays

3) FAR 52.250-1, Indemnification under Public Law 85-804

4) DFARS 252.228-7000, Reimbursement for War Hazard Losses

5) DFARS 252.228-7003, Capture and Detention FAR Clauses 52.228-7, 52.249-14, and 52.250-1 are not applicable, and will not be incorporated in the solicitation.

FAR Clauses 252.228-7000 and 7003 are not applicable, and will not be incorporated in the solicitation.

1) Work Statement Limits- Employees may be required to provide installation, maintenance, repair, technical assistance, and other ancillary services. ln order to preserve status as "civilians authorized to accompany the force," the contract shall not require employees to:

a) operate weapons in combat; or,

b) to perform services aboard aircraft or other weapon systems while engaged in operational missions.

2) Assignment: To avoid possible adverse tax consequences the contract must contain an assignment provision to permit to accomplish OCONUS work through a wholly owned subsidiary.

3) Base Support: The contract shall specify that the U.S. Government will provide employees, engaged in essential services or determined essential employees for continued work performance in crisis situations, with personnel support services (e.g., transportation, communication, housing, medical support, food, etc.) during the OCONUS assignment. The Government should also provide training in chemical warfare defensive techniques and U.S. Government chemical warfare protective clothing and equipment if there is any risk of such activity at the OCONUS location

4) Force Protection: If services or specific personnel are designated as essential by the Department of Defense, the customer is required to: provide "force protection", if it is available; or provide a contingency plan for providing protection for the continuation of essential services.

* Force Protection equates to measures consistent with those being afforded U.S. Government personnel working along-side employees.

5) Defense Base Act Insurance: The contractor is to maintain Defense Base Act Insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3, Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act). The contractor shall submit proof of a valid DBA Insurance policy with CNA Insurance, premiums will be reimbursed only if coverage is purchased through USACE mandatory requirements DBA administered by CAN Insurance and their managing broker, Rutherfoord International.

Thank you for your comments and suggestions. We will take your comments and suggestions into consideration. Final disposition will be reflected in the final solicitation.