RFI M67854-25-I-3008 Questions and Govt Answers_Motor Transport Support Services.xlsx

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1) Davis Defense Group, Inc. with contract/task order N00178-19-D-7480/M67854-21-F-3001

2) Kalman & Company, Inc. with contract/task order N00178-19-D-7942/M67854-21-F-3007

During war-time operations, both the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of State (DoS) utilized a 50-mile proximity standard coupled with a two-hour response requirement to ensure timely support while allowing for a larger and more competitive labor and facility pool.

Expanding the allowable distance, especially in the National Capital Region, where commuting infrastructure supports broader geographic coverage, would increase competition and allow participation from highly qualified vendors who may not be located within the current 20-mile constraint. This adjustment would still meet the Government’s operational needs while reducing unnecessary geographic limitations.

The current language (“may require”) introduces ambiguity regarding the frequency and scope of classified tasking. If classified work will occur solely on-site at MCB Quantico under Government control, we respectfully recommend that the requirement be limited to individuals holding active SECRET clearances and not require a contractor-held FCL.

Per NISPOM 32 CFR Part 117, classified work performed at a Government location under the control and supervision of Government personnel can be executed without the contractor maintaining a cleared facility, as long as cleared personnel are available. This approach could broaden the pool of qualified small business respondents, reduce unnecessary administrative burden, and still ensure full protection of classified material in accordance with NISPOM Sections 2-100 and 5-100.

Can the Government please clarify whether the requirement to handle SECRET-level information applies only to select Systems Engineering tasks and not to the broader set of roles listed in the RFI? A Secret Facility Clearance is Required to develop, view, and handle classified secret information at the Contractor's Primary Facility.

Engineers supporting live fire test and evaluation, test and evaluation, armor, transparent armor, and government furnished equipment systems integration activities shall require a Secret clearance. All personnel supporting activities classified as SECRET in the security classification guide shall have a SECRET clearance.

5 RFI Section 1.0 Introduction, Page 2, Paragraph 4 The RFI states that the contractor’s primary place of performance will be at the contractor’s facility (within 20 miles of MCB Quantico), and that “some tasks may require on-site support at the Government facility.”

Understanding the expected physical distribution of work is critical for planning, workforce allocation, and pricing assumptions.

Can the Government provide an estimate or general breakdown of the expected percentage of work to be performed at the contractor’s facility versus on-site at MCB Quantico? Will the majority of activities (e.g., SharePoint administration, acquisition documentation, logistics analysis) be remote or conducted at the contractor’s facility, with only limited site presence for meetings and classified support, or will certain roles (e.g., administrative support, program support) require routine daily presence at the Government facility? The Government will require administrative and SharePoint support to be resident at the Government facility aboard MCB Quantico. The Contractor shall provide facilities for simultaneous meetings and IPTs throughout the course of performance of the contract in addition to the office and workspaces for performance by its personnel. Each of the meeting spaces within the facility shall be capable of hosting 10- 75 personnel in order to be able to accommodate two (2) simultaneous meetings such as an IPT in one (1) space and another meeting in the other space. This facility shall be sufficient to host quarterly All Hands and/or Program Management Review meeting that shall accommodate a maximum of 75 people. The Contractor shall provide a secure space sufficient to conduct meetings at the Secret level and space to accommodate 20 or less participants in this secure space which can be a third space or part of the aforementioned meeting spaces. These facilities must be within 20 road miles from the government facility aboard MCB Quantico VA. For planning purposes, the government anticipates no more than four (4) classified meeting per year.

6 RFI Section 1.0 Introduction, Page 1, Paragraph 2 The RFI outlines a broad range of functional support (program management, financial, logistics, systems engineering, training, etc.) but provides no level of effort, FTE estimates, or incumbent contractor information.

Is this requirement currently being performed by an incumbent contractor? If so, can the Government provide the incumbent’s name and contract number for situational awareness and to promote a consistent understanding of the effort? There are two incumbent contracts and contractors for this requirement:

1) Davis Defense Group, Inc. with contract/task order N00178-19-D-7480/M67854-21-F-3001

2) Kalman & Company, Inc. with contract/task order N00178-19-D-7942/M67854-21-F-3007 8 RFI Section 1.0 Introduction, Page 1, Paragraph 3 The RFI states that the contractor must “provide, administer, and maintain a reliability modelling tool” and “a dashboard-like system” that integrates data from multiple USMC enterprise systems.