QA doc -Military Woring Dog Re-Compete.pdf

# Question RFP Reference Government Response RFP Language Change (If applicable)

Does the Prime contractor need to possess a SECRET facility clearance?

PWS 9.0

Yes, IAW Attachment A, DD254, of the solicitation, in Box 1(A) "Level of Security Clearance (FCL) Required; Secret".

Can personnel assigned to do the work possess an interim SECRET clearance?

PWS 9.0

Yes, individuals proposed as part of the Contractor's may have interim Secret Clearances to meet the clearance requirement. However, if after award the individual cannot obtain a secret clearance they will be removed from the contract.

What is the canine support- level of training green, single, multi-purpose?

N/A

This contract requires administrative support only. There is no requirement for contractor support for actual MWD training.

What is the quantity of canines needed within the duration of the contract?

N/A

Canines will NOT be purchased under this contract by USMC. Dogs are purchased by the U.S. Air Force which is the

Executive Agent for the MWD Program.

What is the canine training timeline?

N/A

In accordance with (IAW) PWS Section 2.0, "The purpose of this requirement is to acquire technical, analytical, logistical, acquisition and financial services, to support the MWD program and its mandated mission." There is no requirement for contractor support for actual MWD training.

What is the number of canines in training per cycle?

N/A

IAW PWS Section 2.0, "The purpose of this requirement is to acquire technical, analytical, logistical, acquisition and financial services, to support the MWD program and its mandated mission." There is no requirement for contractor support for actual MWD training.

What is the location of training?

N/A

IAW PWS Section 2.0, "The purpose of this requirement is to acquire technical, analytical, logistical, acquisition and financial services, to support the MWD program and its mandated mission." There is no requirement for contractor support for actual MWD training.

Is the evaluation process of canine the sole discretion of contractor or other? N/A

IAW PWS Section 2.0, "The purpose of this requirement is to acquire technical, analytical, logistical, acquisition and financial services, to support the MWD program and its mandated mission." There is no requirement for contractor support for actual MWD training.

9 Is there a canine age requirement? N/A There is no contract requirement for the purchase of canines.

10 What is the canine health requirement? N/A There is no contract requirement for the purchase of canines.

11 Are there canine vendor restrictions? N/A There is no contract requirement for the purchase of canines.

How is the canine Working Dog Group involved?

N/A

IAW PWS Section 3.8, the Contractor shall "Attend and provide support as needed at the annual MWD Working Group

(WG) and produce the deliverables report from the conference." The Joint Service Military Working Dog Committee

(JSMWDC) provides a framework to attain an institutional objective for the DoD MWD program. It serves to synchronize DoD MWD program stakeholders to ensure the DoD is postured to align DoD MWD program planning and execution to strategic priorities and to manage institutional, policy, and operational risk associated with the DoD

MWD program. The JSMWDC consists of a chair, voting members, and other units and agencies. Academia, Research

& Development, and other personnel may be invited when required.

Who are the authoritative members of the canine Working Dog Group?

N/A

• JSMWDC Chair. The DOD MWD Program Manager

• Voting Members:

o United States Air Force MWD Program Manager o United States Army MWD Program Manager o United States Navy MWD Program Manager o United States Marine Corps MWD Program Manager o DoD Holland Veterinary Services Program Director

What is required for the canine support equipment (collars, leashes, harness, crates, boarding)? N/A

This contract will not be used to purchase canine support equipment. This contract will support the overall logistics and management to obtain the support equipment and to establish the requirements documents for the equipment within the USMC MWD program.

What are the requirements, exemptions, and restrictions of the canine transportation? N/A

IAW PWS Section 2.0, "The purpose of this requirement is to acquire technical, analytical, logistical, acquisition and financial services, to support the MWD program and its mandated mission." There is no requirement for the contractor to transport canines.

During the handler selection process, does the contractor have governing authority to develop the standards of the selection of handlers?

N/A

In accordance with PWS Section 3.4 the Contractor will "Support program initiatives to identify training shortfalls to ensure MWD sections receive the necessary training and expertise to effectively conduct the billet assignments of handler, trainer and kennel Master."

Who governs the handler training requirements, procedures, material, and curriculum?

N/A

Headquarters Marine Corps Military Working Dog Program Manager in conjunction with USMC Training and Education

Command.

What is the projected timeline of handler instruction for training?

N/A IAW PWS Section 2.0, "The purpose of this requirement is to acquire technical, analytical, logistical, acquisition and financial services, to support the MWD program and its mandated mission." There is no requirement for contractor support for actual MWD training.

For handler training, what are the class size, rotation, location and refresher training schedule? N/A

IAW PWS Section 2.0, "The purpose of this requirement is to acquire technical, analytical, logistical, acquisition and financial services, to support the MWD program and its mandated mission." There is no requirement for contractor support for actual MWD training.

For handler training, does the contract support expansion into VR simulated content?

N/A

No, contract support will provide administrative and conceptual ideas to create and enhance Computer Based Training

Classes IAW PWS Section 3.4.

For handler training equipment development, does the contract support modernization of physical and communication platforms with regard to wearable technology?

N/A

This contract will support the development of MWD program modernization within the scope of PWS Section 3.0. The purchase of equipment stemming from modernization initiatives will not be part of this contract.

Who governs the certification process and quarterly compliance review of standards and practice? PWS 3.1

Headquarters Marine Corps Military Working Dog Program Manager and staff. MCO 5585.5A is the policy for all qualification processes. The contractor will be responsible for updating all of this policy based on input from the

MWD Program Manager and Staff IAW PWS Section 3.1.

Does the contract support the development of data capture, data mining, and output platforms? PWS 3.3

IAW PWS Section 3.3, the contractor will provide conceptual ways to change and update the Working Dog

Management System (WDMS). They will also check all reports in the database for accuracy and basically troubleshoot data. The contractor "will not" provide any programming input to WDMS.

M95494-20-Q-0020 Military Working Dog Program Support Q&A

Who governs the Working Dog Management System and are the standards of practice requirements relative to this contract established?

PWS 3.3

Headquarters Air Force, DoD Military Working Dog Program Managers Office. IAW PWS 3.3, the Contractor shall document and test enhancements to the WDMS and will provide conceptual ideas and input for updating the system.

ITAR Certification- what are the contractor requirements for ITAR compliance on European involvement?

N/A

Not a requirement for this contract. IAW PWS Section 3.9, the contractor will provide administrative support to the

MWD Program Management Office at meetings involving cooperative efforts with foreign military units. USMC is currently the custodian for NATO Standardization Agreement (STANAG) 2623- MILITARY WORKING DOG (MWD)

CAPABILITIES.

Does the contract require administrative clearance on equipment and

DOD requirements for handhelds, laptops and communication devices?

PWS 8.0

IAW PWS Section 8.0, the Government will provide Contractors a USMC laptop to access websites that are only accessible via Government networks. All other support equipment shall be provided by the Contractor. IAW PWS

Section 9.2, Contractor personnel will be required to obtain Common Access Cards (CAC) that will be provided by the

Government.

27 Where are the locations of European travel? PWS 6.3 All NATO identified countries. See PWS Section 6.3.1 for potential travel requirements

Does the contractor have the flexibility to send company representatives when the Senior Management Analyst and/or the

Senior Logistics Management Analyst cannot attend scheduled routine meetings?

PWS 3.0, PWS 5.0

The Contractor must meet the requirements of PWS Sections 5.1.1 and 5.1.2.

Is there a current in-house department or contractor working on the

WDMS or will the contractor team need to supply an IT component for working on the WDMS?

PWS 3.3

Yes, the Air Force is the overall manager of WDMS.

To benefit the Government by increasing competition, we request the

Government extend the deadline by two weeks.

N/A

The Government does not anticipate issuing an extension for the due date and time of quotes.

Who is the incumbent contractor and what is the incumbent contract number?

N/A

Similar support is currently being provided under contract M95494-17-C-0031 with Northern Roots Consulting, Inc.

Historically, how many FTEs are on the incumbent contract?

N/A The support being provided under contract M95494-17-C-0031 does not encompass the full scope of this solicitation.

Therefore the number of FTEs is not relevant.

Where are the vacancies for the incumbent contract, if any?

N/A The support being provided under contract M95494-17-C-0031 does not encompass the full scope of this solicitation.

Therefore information about vacanies, if any at all, is not relevant.