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M95494-22-R-0006 Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC) Law Enforcement Program (MCLEP) Solicitation Question Answer 26 May 2022

# Reference Question / Comment Response

22-R-0006+Solictation, Page 2, Section B Supplies and Services, CLIN 0001

Will the government provide additional details related to the volume, qty's of labor effort for each of the specified tasks and subtasks listed? It is difficult for any provider, other than the incumbent on a SDVOSB Team, to estimate the FTE headcount without some historical data that details out the volume of work per Task.

No; the Government will not provide additional details related to the Level of Effort (LOE) at the Task or Subtask level. It is incumbent upon the Offeror to propose its approach to the successful fulfillment of the tasks/subtasks - considering the magnitude and scope of the requisite tasking - in its proposal for an appropriate LOE. The Government offers that historically, the number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) performing this requirement has been ≤ 30; (all of the tasks require at least one FTE per task, with the exception of the MCPA Instructor/Trainers and the Law Enforcement Information Systems/Information Communication positions). The MCPA Instructor/Trainer Positions are based on a 1 to 5 Instructor to Student ratio; with the requirement to conduct 12 Basic Police Officer Courses and Advanced Law Enforcement Training Courses per year. The Law Enforcement Information Systems/Information Communications has been historically 2 FTEs. This detail shall not be construed as an endorsement of the number of FTEs performing this effort; but is intended to give Interested Parties a data point for consideration in proposal preparation.

If the government is not able to provide detailed data to help establish an FTE count required to perform each task, will the government provide a summary of the FTE count necessary to perform each task?

See Response #1.

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22-R-0006+Solictation, Page 2, Section B Supplies and Services, CLIN 0003

It appears that an ODC plug number has been issued by the government as part of CLIN 0003, however, it is unclear what items would mapped to the ODC line item

vs. the Uniforms and Equipment CLIN 0005. Can the government please clarify this? As example, would the items listed in Section 4.2 be mapped to CLIN 0003 ODC items or should we factor items listed in 4.2 against

CLIN 0005?

The Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies what shall be captured within the Other Direct Costs (ODCs) ceiling; the bulleted items listed in Section 4.2, specific to recruitment and hiring initiatives, will be captured under the ODC

CLIN.

Similar to question 6, is all the equipment listed in 4.6 Table 1 considered GFE, or ODC CLIN 0003, or should we factor costs as part of CLIN 0005?

The Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies what shall be captured within the ODCs ceiling; the bulleted items listed in Section 4.6, Credentialing and Badge Support, Table 1, will be captured under the ODC CLIN.

22-R-0006+Solictation, Page 2, Section B Supplies and Services, CLIN 0005

Section 4.5 outlines all the items associated with Uniform, Equipment, and Duty Gear to dress and equip 200 Civilian Police Officers. It is assumed the government would like all officers to have the same uniform and equipment as the current officers; however, specific brands and equipment manufacturers are not listed. Will the government please provide additional details related to brands, models, etc. for each item listed in the chart in Section 4.5?

As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will include the Approved Products List (APL) and where available, the brands of uniform/equipment that has historically been procured in performance. The list of brands of uniform/equipment shall not be construed as Government endorsement of these brands; but rather as a data point for Offerors seeking to provide standardized products.

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Section 4.13 outlines all the items associated with the instructors. The chart titled (MCPA Instructor/ Staff Uniforms) provides the details for some of the uniform and equipment items. It is assumed the government would like all instructors to have the same uniform and equipment as incumbent instructors, however, specific brands and equipment manufacturers are not listed. Will the government please provide additional details related to brands, models, etc. for each item listed in the chart in Section 4.13?

As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will include the APL and where available, the brands of uniform/equipment that has historically been procured in performance. The list of brands of uniform/equipment shall not be construed as Government endorsement of these brands; but rather as a data point for Offerors seeking to provide standardized products.

To ensure instructors are able to perform their duties effectively, there are a number of additional items we assume the instructors will need. The items not listed as instructor uniforms/equipment, but we assume instructors need include, but not limited to: vehicles to travel between training venues, fuel, firearms, holsters, radios, advanced training tools/equipment (breaching tools, flash bangs, NVG, helmets, gloves, vests, slings, magazines, etc.), as well as ammo, PPE, etc. If items are not listed in the chart to be purchased by the contractor, do we assume all other items are GFE even though the items are not listed in the GFE attachment titled: ATT+3?

As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will clarify that Marine Corps Police Academy (MCPA Logistics and Supply Material) shall be considered under the ODCs CLINs. The procurement of items such as vehicles are internal to the workings and management of the MCPA; and will be provided to the Contractor for performance. In the event that provisioned items require replacement, refurbishment, etc., the Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to initiate such actions.

If items are not GFE, please provide details on make, model, brand, Qty, etc. as well as any specialized storage or transportation requirements that the contractor may need to account for in CLIN 0005.

See Response #6.

If instructor weapons are not GFE, can instructor weapons be stored in the Gov armory? Are special storage boxes (e.g. pelican cases) required?

See response #7.

If instructors are not provided GFE vehicles, how do instructors transport weapons, ammo, government equipment etc. on base?

Please see above responses; the MCPA will have vehicles available for Contractor use to transport such items.

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11 Page 29, Table 2 MCPA Required Resource List

It is understood that the contractor may be required to purchase some of the items and consumables listed in table 2 on page 29 and do so as part of the performance of the work, and map those costs to the ODC CLIN 0003.

However, can the government please clarify that all the items listed in table 2 on page 29 currently exist as GFE and the contractor is only required to maintain these items? Or is the contractor required to purchase all the items as part of CLIN 0005 as part of the initial contract award? If contractors are required to purchase these items, please provide qty's for each.

As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will clarify that the items within Table 2 shall be considered under the ODCs CLIN. In the event that provisioned items require replacement, refurbishment, etc., the Contractor shall coordinate with the COR to initiate such actions.

22-R-0006+Solictation, Section 3.0, 3.1 Contractor Program Management

It appears that this is a firm fixed price award based on task performance, can the government please clarify why labor hours, hours worked would need to be tracked?

The Government will delete references to reconciling invoices on a FFP basis for labor hours worked.

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Will the government please provide a historical reference of the qty of FTE's necessary to perform each task successfully?

See Response #1.

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Will the government please help us understand what they expect vendors to provide as part of CLIN 0002 column E? The government has provided a plug number for ODCs and travel. Furthermore, vendors would need to understand additional details regarding the travel to provide a cost estimate. Details such as (location, duration, # of travelers, equipment to be shipped, if any, etc.)

Travel costs for each Period of Performance are issued as ceiling(s) ("plug numbers"). For ease and standardization of proposal submission, these plug numbers have been entered in the template Pricing Workbook.

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Will the government please help us understand what they expect vendors to provide as part of CLIN 0003 column E? The government has provided a plug number for ODCs and travel. Furthermore, for certification fees, do we only provide costs for the actual certification/training, or also include instructor travel/labor in the certification fee since travel for instructors to complete certification training may be required and does not appear to be included in the list in CLIN 0003?

ODCs for each Period of Performance are issued as ceiling(s) ("plug numbers"). For ease and standardization of proposal submission, these plug numbers have been entered in the template Pricing Workbook.

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For MCLE SME Hiring and Recruitment Material and Equipment, please provide qty's.

The Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies what shall be captured within the Other Direct Costs (ODCs) ceiling; the bulleted items listed in Section 4.2, specific to recruitment and hiring supplies, will be captured under the ODC CLIN. Quantities of each of these types of materials will be pre-coordinated with the COR prior to purchase.

MCLE Logistics and Supply/Equipment (200 sets per year), please provide details on brands, make/model, serial numbers, etc.

As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will include the APL and where available, the brands of uniform/equipment that has historically been procured in performance. The list of brands of uniform/equipment shall not be construed as Government endorsement of these brands; but rather as a data point for Offerors seeking to provide standardized products.

Credentialing Material and Equipment, wouldn’t this be charged against ODCs vs need to be estimated as line item here? If vendors need to estimate costs in the pricing spreadsheet, please provide details on brands and qty's.

The Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies what shall be captured within the ODCs ceiling; the bulleted items listed in Section 4.6, Credentialing and Badge Support, Table 1, will be captured under the ODC CLIN.

MCPA Logistics and Supply Material, please provide details as to what specifically vendors need to cost estimate for row 53?

As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will clarify that Marine Corps Police Academy (MCPA Logistics and Supply Material) shall be considered under the ODCs CLINs.

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On page 28 (4.16) of the PWS, the government references Contractor shall provide 20 M1014 Shotguns.

Do contractors need to purchase these 20 shotguns? What about all the other weapons for students AND instructors, are all other weapons GFE?

Yes; the successful Offeror will be required to purchase these 20 shotguns; all other weapons will be provisioned as GFE. The Amendment includes a Cost Reimbursement (Cost) CLIN for the purchase of these shotguns (CLIN 0031) with a ceiling of $43,000.

Instructor and Staff Uniforms, please confirm that the items listed in the chart on page 26 are the only items to be provided for costs in row 54 as part of this CLIN.

Please confirm all other instructor uniform and equipment items are GFE?

As as aspect of the Amendment, the Government will issue a revised Pricing Workbook for completion. The items that make up the Instructor and Staff Uniforms have been expanded.

22 22-R-0006+Solictation, Page 12, Section 3.3 Place of Performance

If the government is able to provide us with the current and / or desired FTE numbers, can the government provide the work locations (e.g. NCR, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, etc.) for those FTE's who are required to work at a government location. Can the government also provide which FTE's are telework eligible?

No; Offerors are reminded of the PWS, Section 3.3, which states, "The United States Marine Corps Law Enforcement, Corrections and Criminal Investigations Branch (PSL) is managed within the Security Division (PS), Plans, Policies and Operations (PP&O), Headquarters, U. S. Marine Corps (HQMC) at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Quantico. While there are requirements within this Program that must be performed at locations in the National Capital Region (Northern Virginia and/or the District of Columbia) and/or at the Marine Corps Police Academy (MCPA), Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, it will be incumbent upon the Contractor to propose the most advantageous fulfillment of this requirement considering tasking and the opportunity for remote and/or telework assignments."

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Could the government confirm whether or not the FTE annual hours are 1920 hours or 1912 hours based upon the 11 Federal Holidays outlined in the PWS?

Yes; as an aspect of the Amendment, the Government will clarify that considering the 11 Federal holidays, an FTE will be considered to be comprised of 1,912 hours.

24 Solicitation M9549422R0006 Is there an incumbent and if so, can you provide the contract number for the previous award?

Please review the solicitation; this information was provided in Section L.

25 Performance Work Statement

(PWS)

Can the Government provide an organizational chart of the supported program? No.

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26 PWS

Can the Government provide a historical staffing chart with required/desired work locations (i.e., Quantico, FLW, Remote)?

No; further, the PWS section 3.3 states, "While there are requirements within this Program that must be performed at locations in the National Capital Region (Northern Virginia and/or the District of Columbia) and/or at the Marine Corps Police Academy (MCPA), Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, it will be incumbent upon the Contractor to propose the most advantageous fulfillment of this requirement considering tasking and the opportunity for remote and/or telework assignments."

27 PWS

Section 4.1 Program Management CDRL A004: Reports, Records of Conference/Meeting minutes states that employees shall pass a criminal background check and periodic follow-on drug testing. Please provide the background check requirements necessary and frequency for follow-on testing.

The Government will not dictate what is comprised in the employer's background checks, nor will the Government dictate what an appropriate periodicity is for employee drug testing.

28 PWS

Section 4.5 MCLE Logistics and Supply Support: States that we are required to ensure compliance with GSA and authorized vendor procedures. Do we have to have a GSA schedule for supplies to purchase? Will open-market non-GSA items be allowed?

No; there is no specific GSA schedule for supplies purchases and yes; open-market, non-GSA items will be allowed. Further the Government has included FAR 52.251-1, Government Supply Sources, in the solicitation to enable the authorization for the Contractor to utilize Government sources of supply, such as the AbilityOne Procurement List.

29 PWS Can the Government please provide the amount of FTE/Man years per labor category? See Response #1.

30 PWS Can the Government provide any GS rate equivalents for these positions?

No; it is incumbent upon the Offeror to review the Personnel Requirements List and propose employees from Labor Categories that it believes will successfully fulfill the tasking.

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31 PWS

PWS requires contractor to purchase and manage uniforms and gear. Can the Government provide a list of the current preferred vendors and equipment nomenclatures? Can the Government provide an annual estimated amount for this and the other material and equipment costs related to CLIN 0005(base year)?

See Response #5.

32 PWS

PWS requires that contractor provide 20 M1014 Shotguns. Can the Government validate that no existing weapons are in place for this requirement and the purchase is required? Are the other weapons for qualifications on-hand and available (pistols, rifles etc.)?

Are maintenance and replacement expenses part of the contractor services?

See Response #20.

33 PWS and Section L

PWS paragraph 5.0 and requires resumes for all key personnel. Section L Subfactor B requires “provide resumes for Key and Non-Key Personnel”. This makes the requirement a resume for every position while never fully identifying the correct amount of personnel. This is unfair to anyone not working with the incumbent or intimately involved in the current contract. Can the Government remove the resume requirement for Non- Key Personnel and evaluate the contractor based on their recruiting and hiring plans?

No; the intent behind requiring Resumes from individuals proposed in Non-Key positions is two-fold; a) to provide adequate information to the evaluation team in its assessment of the Offeror’s Management Approach, and b) to ensure that even in Non-Key positions, the proposed individual has at least the bare minimum of experience/qualifications in performance of its assigned tasking, e.g., MCPA Administrative Support is required to be proficient in the use of office software, such as Microsoft® office products. The Government cannot dedicate resources and/or manpower to training Contractor personnel in the use of such products.

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34 Attachment #2

Several positions do not delineate between Required Skills/Expertise and Preferred Skills/Expertise. This causes some qualifications to be excessive and very specific to the personnel currently performing those roles.

Can the Government validate those positions and their list of actual required skills?

This list has been validated. The Government requirements remain unchanged.

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As an SDVOSB, we did not have this opportunity in our pipeline since we concluded that the incumbent, a 100% ESOP was, by law under the 2022 NDAA in section 874, eligible for a direct award. Question: Are you still considering this option? If not, we would request an extension to the questions and the submission date in order to seek a qualified partner as a subcontractor to pursue this opportunity.

The receipt of proposals is extended to Thursday, 16 June no later than 2:00 p.m. EDT. It is incumbent upon our Industry partners to monitor the GPE for opportunities they are interested in.

This requirement was synopsized to the GPE on 18 April 2022;

including the acquisition strategy that this requirement would be a total set-aside for SDVOSBs. The Pilot Program under NDAA FY22, Section 874 has not yet been established as the requisite data collection and reporting strategy and plan submittal have not yet occurred.

36 Pg. 13, Para 4.2 Are Full Time Equivalent (FTE) annual hours considered to 1912 rather than 1920? See Response #23.

37 Pg. 12, Para 4.1 Where is the Program Management position specifically meant to be located – Fort Leonard Wood, MO or Quantico, VA?

The PWS, section 3.3, Place of Performance, states, "While there are requirements within this Program that must be performed at locations in the National Capital Region (Northern Virginia and/or the District of Columbia) and/or at the Marine Corps Police Academy (MCPA), Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, it will be incumbent upon the Contractor to propose the most advantageous fulfillment of this requirement considering tasking and the opportunity for remote and/or telework assignments."

38 Pg. 12, Para 4.2 Where is the MCLE Law Enforcement SME specifically meant to be located – Fort Leonard Wood, MO or Quantico, VA?

See Response #22.

39 Pg. 12, Para 4.2 Is the 4.2 MCLE Law Enforcement SME Support (Program Analyst, Manpower, Human Resources and Recruiting) one position or three distinct positions?

The Offeror shall review the tasking and responsibilities of each section within the PWS and propose an approach to fulfillment of that tasking that it believes will successfully fulfill the requirements.

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40 Pg. 15, Para 4.4 Where is 4.4 MCLE Background Investigation Support specifically meant to be located – Fort Leonard Wood, MO or Quantico, VA?

See Response #22.

41 Pg. 21, Para 4.9 Where is 4.8 Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM) specifically meant to be located – Fort Leonard Wood, MO or Quantico, VA?

See Response #22.

42 Pg. 16, Para 4.5 Are the supply areas mentioned in 4.5 located at Fort Leonard Wood or Quantico?

The Offeror shall propose the MCLE Logistics and Supply Support at the location it believes provides the successful fulfillment of the requirement, noting that this section specifies "The Contractor shall have the physical attributes to support the stocking and storage of equipment in warehouses for inventory accountability...The Contractor shall ensure instructors / training personnel are distinguishable from Government personnel by dressing in appropriate uniform / clothing while working at MCPA and during the performance of instructing courses."

43 Pg. 21, Para 4.7 Is the DHART LE information support a unique and additional position within 4.7, or is it one of the duties assumed by the contractor in 4.7?

DHART support is a separate and distinct role.

44 Pg. 67, M.7.C Is it acceptable for subcontractor to submit a PPQ, as they cannot get a CPARS? Page 67

No; Offerors and/or major subcontractors that do not have CPARS shall complete the inputs contained on the Past Performance Reference form, and shall ensure inclusion of at least one (1) complete Points of Contact (POCs) to allow the evaluation team the opportunity to contact that individual.

45 Pg. 16, Para 4.5 Does the contractor research and identify an equipment and uniform supplier, or will the government provide the supplying company?

See Response #5.

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46 Pg. 28, Para 4.16 Does the contractor research and identify a shotgun manufacturer, or will the government provide the supplying company?

See Response #20.

47 Pg. 25, Para 4.13 How many MTTs are required? 4, see PWS section 4.13.

48 Pg. 25, Para 4.13 How many people are required to be on a Mobile Training Team (MTT)? No less than three (3), see PWS section 4.13.

49 Pg. 25, Para 4.13 Are instructors on a MTT distinct from instructors in the classroom, or is it the same set of people?

No; the classroom instructors serve as MTT instructors in the event an MTT is required.

50 Pg. 36, Para 8. Travel What does the acronym “SLTE” refer to? P. 36 Senior Leader Training Event

51 Pg. 36, Para 8. Travel What does the acronym “OAG” refer to? P. 36 Operational Advisory Group

52 Pg. 61, L.9 Could the government provide an editable version of Attachment 1 so offerors can populate the Past Performance Reference form?

Yes.

53 Pg. 10-32, 3.0-4.17

Would the government consider increasing the page limit for Volume II-Subfactor A: Technical Capabilities?

The General Requirements section and the Task Requirements section of the PWS cover 22 pages, but proposals are only allowed 10 pages to describe and demonstrate the technical capabilities approach

No; the page limit will not be increased.

54 Personnel Requirements Attachment

How many total Key Personnel and Non-Key Personnel FTEs currently support this contract? See Response #1.

55 Personnel Requirements Attachment

How many FTEs per each of the Key Personnel and Non- Key Personnel LCATs identified in the Personnel Requirements file?

See Response #1.

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56 Personnel Requirements Attachment

How many Key Personnel must we propose for each of the LCATs found in Personnel Requirements Attachment? For example, how many KPs must we identify for "Law Enforcement Subject Matter Experts"?

See Response #1.

57 PWS 3.3

Based upon the PWS the PoP is Ft. Leonard Wood and the NCR. What is the allocation of labor categories to PoP locations under the current contract?

See Response #1, #22.

58 Pricing Template

Pricing Matrix requires that the contract enter13 labor categories i.e. "Complete with Labor Category".

However, there are 17 LCATs identified in the Personnel Requirements file. Which LCATs do we include in the Pricing Matrix? If all 17 LCATs, please update pricing matrix.

The Pricing Matrix will be revised to indicate that Offerors have the latitude to expand the number of LCATs proposed; or decrease from what is in the template.

59 ITEM NO 0005, Page 3, RFP What is the current total cost per year of ITEM NO 0005, Uniforms and Equipment? See Response #17.

60 ITEM NO 0005, Page 3, RFP There is a request for pricing of Supplemental Military Working Dog (MWD) gear but there is no description of what constitutes this type of gear. Please describe.

That was in error. The CLINs, 0027, 1027, 2027, 3027 and 4027 are specific to the Supplemental MWD uniform, not "gear".

61 ITEM NO 0005, Page 3, RFP What is the current cost of Supplemental Military Working Dog (MWD) gear? See Response #60.

62 Pricing Template What is the current cost per year of MCLE SME Hiring and Recruitment Material and Equipment? See Response #3.

63 Pricing Template What is the current cost per year of Credentialing Material and Equipment? See Response #4.

64 Pricing Template What is the current cost per year of MCPA Logistics and Supply Material? See Response #7.

65 Section 4.16 Is Table 2- MCPA Required Resource List starting on page 29 of the PWS the "MCPA Logistics and Supply Material"?

No; Table 2 is the Required Resources List.

66 Pricing Template What is the current cost per year of Instructor and Staff Uniforms? See Response #17.

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67 Section 4.13 What is the cost of the MCPA uniform requirements? See Response #17.

68 Section 4.13 This section describes the item and occasions but does not provide how many items per instructor. Please provide how many items per instructor.

The Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies the unit of issue for each item within the MCPA Instructor/ Staff Uniform list.

69 Pricing Template

Does the "Instructor and Staff Uniforms" line item on the pricing template include both the Civilian Police uniform AND MCPA uniform requirements costs? If MCPA uniforms require it's own line item, please update the pricing template.

See Response #17.

70 Section 4.5 Is there a specific vendor that the Marine Corps prefers for uniforms and equipment? See Response #5.

71 Section 4.5 What is the estimated number of Chiefs/deputy chiefs that will require formal dress uniforms in their first year?

Estimates will be provided via Amendment for Chief/Deputy Chief, MWD Handler, Trainers, Kennel Masters and SRT.

72 Section 4.14 Has the curriculum for the Police Academy and specialty courses already been built?

Yes; the curriculum for the Police Academy and specialty courses has been built to comply with the most updated directives, which is subject to change.

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SECTION C DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS (PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT)

4.1 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT (page 12)

Q1. The second paragraph references reviewing and reconciling contractor personnel labor hours worked which is not typically associated with firm fixed price (labor) contracts. Should this be removed from the paragraph? If it is to remain, what is the purpose of this additional tracking?

A1: Yes; as an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will delete references to reconciling invoices on a FFP basis for labor hours worked.

4.2 MCLE LAW ENFORCEMENT SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) SUPPORT

(PROGRAM ANALYST, MANPOWER, HUMAN RESOURCES AND RECRUITING)

Q1. Pages 12 - 14- What government systems/databases are required to support these functions:

a. Program funding profiles?

b. Hiring actions?

c. HR actions?

d. Manpower validation?

e. TOECR analysis?

f. Table of Organization and Equipment preparation?

A1: Program/Budget Information System (PBIS), Total Force Structure Management System (TFSMS), Total Workforce Management System (TWMS), ShareDrive, SharePoint, Marine Corps Enterprise Network (MCEN). This list has been added to the PWS.

Q2. Pages 12 – 14 - Do any systems/databases to perform this function require above a Secret clearance?

A2: No, these systems/databases do not require above a Secret clearance.

Q3. Pages 12 – 14 - Are all these systems/databases accessible by contractors from non-government computers?

A3: No. Government computers will be available for completion of requirements.

Q4. Page 12 – 14 - Are government computers provided to contractors performing these functions?

A4: Yes; please see the Government Furnished Property (GFP) list, Attachment 3.

Q5. Page 12 – 14 - Are any data required to perform these functions stored in locations inaccessible by contractors? And if so, what is the process used by the government to provide this data to contractors to perform this function?

A5: No. Government computers will be available for completion of requirements.

Q6. Page 12 – 14 - Where does MCLEP advertise nationally for their open positions? Does government pay for these services or is that a cost borne by the contractor?

A6: USAjobs.gov and other Government platforms , as well as commercial platforms that will be funded through the MCLEP HR advertisement CLIN via ODCs.

Q7. Pages 12 – 14 - Is the applicant tracking system accessible/operated by MCLEP or does the contractor have to work with a third party / other entity IRT recruitment and application tracking?

A7: The applicant tracking system is a file that is accessible/operated by MCLEP, used to capture who is on-board. The Contractor does not have to work with a third party or other entity in regards to recruitment and/or application tracking.

Q8. Page 14 - Are recruitment supplies purchased by the contractor to support installation requests in addition to the materials listed on page 14 to support HQMC?

A8: No.

Q9. Pages 14 - What quantities are required annually of each of the items listed on page 14 to adequately support the MCLEP program manager?

A9: It varies; the Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies what shall be captured within the Other Direct Costs (ODCs) ceiling; the bulleted items listed in Section 4.2, specific to recruitment and hiring initiatives, will be captured under the ODC CLIN.

Q10. Table 4 in Paragraph 8 page 36 lists potentially three trips to support 4.2 MCLE LE SME (OAG, SLTE, IACP). Is there additional travel anticipated by the government for contractors to attend national/regional level recruiting/hiring events?

A10: Yes; additional Travel may be required on a Cost Reimbursement (Cost) basis.

4.3 MCLE POLICY/ DOCTRINE SUPPORT

Q1. Pages 14 – 15 -How many publications are authored by MCLE?

A1: MCLE maintains over 15 different policy publications from MCOs to MARADMINs. Each one of these is updated and republished as needed. Additional policy messages may require publication at any time. At any given time, at least 2 of these policies is under active revision.

Q2. H Pages 14 – 15 -How many policy publications require contractor support on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis?

A2: MCLE maintains over 15 different policy publications from MCOs to MARADMINs. Each one of these is updated and republished as needed. Additional policy messages may require publication at any time. At any given time, at least 2 of these policies is under active revision.

Q3. Pages 14 – 15 -This paragraph requires contractors to provide policy representation on committees.

How many committees require contractor support on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis?

A3: It varies; for the purposes of pricing, the Offeror shall estimate 1-2 monthly.

4.4 MCLE Background Investigation Support

Q1. Page 15 -Are there Marine Corps approved vendors used by investigators to collect court records, DMV, credit information, and to perform local agency checks on applicants?

A1: No; there is a not a specific list of “approved” vendors for these investigations. The successful Offeror will determine the best fulfillment of this requirement, and will coordinate with the Marine Corps should the Contractor elect to contract with an outside Vendor for these investigations.

Q2. Page 15 -Does the government pay for shipping hard copies of reports to installations or is that a cost to the contractor or this this the responsibility of the Contractor?

A2: Where hard copies of reports are required; the Government will pay for those shipping costs via ODC

CLIN.

4.5 MCLE LOGISTICS AND SUPPLY SUPPORT

Q1. Pages 16 – 18 -The table included in this paragraph for Civilian Police Initial Uniform and Equipment Issue does not include enough specifications to accurately price for procurement of each Marine Corps approved uniform item. Can the government please provide the specifications (ie. thread count, exact color specifications) of each uniform item currently approved by the Marine Corps?

A1: As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government has provided additional specifications for the items of dress/uniform.

Q2. On page 19, the government states “Uniform and equipment purchases will be in accordance with the MCO 5580.5 and/or the HQMC Military Police Forces Approved Products List (APL).” MCO 5580.5 contains the same information provided in the PWS, which is not sufficient detail to accurately price for each item that will meet Marine Corps standards. Will the government provide the specifications of each uniform item currently approved by the Marine Corps? For example, the 15th item on the list is Boots.

What kind of boots meet Marine Corps standards police officers, leather? waterproof? Other features?

And the last item on the list is the cargo bag? What size bag and any other features required?

A2: As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government will include the Approved Products List (APL) and where available, the brands of uniform/equipment that has historically been procured in performance. The APL provides item descriptions/required materials, as well as the revised Pricing Template, specific to Duty Gear.

Q3. The table for duty gear on pages 17 and 18 refers to the Approved Products List (APL), can the government please provide the APL for duty gear as an attachment?

A3: Yes; the APL will be provided.

Q4. Page 19 states that “The contractor shall provide up to 200 sets of initial uniforms and equipment for newly hired MCLEP civilian police officers on an annual basis.” Request confirmation that the 200 total includes the purchase of uniforms for all new hire Civilian Police Officers, formal dress uniforms for individuals promoted to Chief/Deputy Chief, supplemental uniforms for individuals promoted into MWD Handler, Trainers, Kennel Masters, and SRT, and all new hires waived from attending BPOC. If so, what is the annual average individuals who are promoted to Chief/Deputy Chief? What Is the annual number of personnel promoted to MWD Handler, Trainers, Kennel Masters, and SRT?

A4: As an aspect of the solicitation Amendment, the Government has expanded the Material and Equipment CLINs 0005, 1004, 2004, 3004 and 4004 to identify separately the Uniform and/or Gear issue and for the purposes of pricing, has provided estimates of each set of dress/uniform issue to total 200 sets annually.

Q5. The last bullet on page 18 states “Manage uniform and gear issue/receipt and maintain Unit Authorized Equipment List. This document was not included with the solicitation. Will the government please provide this document as an attachment to bidders?

A5: Yes. We will provide the list.

Q6. It is assumed the Contractor is responsible for any taxed associated with the uniform and equipment purchases, please confirm.

A6: Yes; as a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) CLIN, the Offeror should account for taxes within the proposed price.

4.6 CREDENTIALING AND BADGE SUPPORT

Q1. Pages 20 – 21-How many personnel are issued the following types of credentials:

a. Criminal Investigation Division (CID) credentials?

b. Corrections credentials?

c. Law Enforcement credentials?

d. Law Enforcement Support identification cards?

e. Retired Credentials?

A1: The Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies what shall be captured within the ODCs ceiling; the bulleted items listed in Section 4.6, Credentialing and Badge Support, Table 1, will be captured under the ODC CLIN.

Q2. Pages 20 – 21-This paragraph states “The Contractor shall help maintain a Marine Corps approved website to solicit applications for both LEOSA B and LEOSA C credentials.” It is assumed the government owns the database and it is current and up to date. Please confirm. Does the government also own the associated domain(s)? Is it the government’s intent that the cost to perform database related functions are included in the $100K per year to procure material and equipment in Table 1 or should the contractor include these costs in the ODC CLIN?

A2: The website is hosted on the government.mil platform; and the Contractor will be required to update the website and maintain it on a regular basis to ensure accurate information is displayed. The costs to perform database related functions have been captured in the ODC CLIN.

Q3. Pages 20 – 21-This paragraph states “The Contractor shall develop or procure an electronic means to communicate securely with separate/retired LEOSA applicants to process their LEOSA packages.” Is it the government’s intent that the cost to perform this function be included in the $100K per year to procure material and equipment in Table 1 or should the contractor include the costs to provide this capability in the ODC CLIN?

A3: Yes; the costs for the ‘electronic means to communicate securely…’ of this tasking is covered under the ODCs CLIN.

Q4. Pages 20 – 21-This paragraph requires the contractor to coordinate and procure the deactivation, re-issuance, and refurbishment of all credentials and badges. What is the expected annual quantity of credentials and badges that will require deactivation, re-issuance, and refurbishment?

A4: The Government intends to issue a solicitation Amendment that clarifies what shall be captured within the ODCs ceiling; the bulleted items listed in Section 4.6, Credentialing and Badge Support, Table 1, will be captured under the ODC CLIN.

4.7 LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND INFORMATION

COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT

Q1. Page 21 - How many law enforcement information systems are currently being used?

A1: 7

Q2. Page 21 - How many users are being supported on the following databases and what is the expected level of support of each:

a. DHART? (users are Government managed)

b. CLEOC? 5000

c. NICS? (users are Government managed)

d. NCIC? 750

A2: User management for NICS and DHART are government managed, contractor support not required.

Average numbers provided as user totals change on a daily basis.

Q3. Page 21 - Are there other databases that require contractor support and if so how many users are being supported?

A3: D-DEx (DOD’s CJI portal to the National Data Exchange), DPRIS (Defense Personnel Records Information Retrieval System), and DPS (Defense Personal Property System). Each approximately 750 users. This information has been added to the PWS.

Q4. Page 21 - What databases, if any, are being replaced in the next 5 years and what level of support is required to support this activity on this contract?

A4: CLEOC is the only database scheduled to be replaced. Contractor will be required to assist with testing the replacement system.

4.8 Shareable Content Object Reference Model (SCORM)

Q1. Pages 21 – 22 -What software is used to develop online courses? Does the Marine Corps provide this software or pay for any associated costs or fees or is this a contractor responsibility where costs are included in the proposal?

A1: Adobe Captive or Creative Cloud is what currently interfaces with MarineNET. Costs for this software are captured under the Other Direct Costs (ODCs) CLIN.

Q2. Pages 21 – 22 -What software is used to provide graphic and video support? Does the Marine Corps provide this software or pay for any associated costs or fees or is this a contractor responsibility?

A2: This will be provided by the government.

Q3. Pages 21 – 22 -Does the government provide equipment to support the capture of video and photography or is this a contractor responsibility?

A3: This will be provided by the government.

Q4. Pages 21 – 22 -Is there a testing site, provided by the government, that mirrors the portal (LMS) being used to test final online training courses or is this cost the responsibility of the contractor?

A4: This will be provided by the government.

4.9 LAW ENFORCEMENT SME SUPPORT (TRAINING, ASSESSMENT AND COMPLIANCE)

Q1. Page 22- The third bullet states “Provide support to the Lead LE Assessment and/or IGMC inspector for pre and post logistic, data analysis, and report writing.” How many installations are inspected annually by the Lead LE Assessment inspector?

A1: 6

Q2. Page 22- How long does it take to compile and analyze the data for each installation in support of the LE Assessment team?

A2: It varies; depending on the efficiency of the personnel assigned the tasking.

Q3. Page 22- Is there overseas travel required to support this requirement?

A3: Please see PWS section 4.9, which states, “Performance of this Task 4.9, Law Enforcement SME Support (Training, Assessment and Compliance), shall occur in the NCR.”

Q4. Page 22- What is the duration of travel for contractors to support each IG inspection?

A4: It varies; depending on the Installation and scope of the investigation.

4.10 PSL ADMINISTRATION AND STAFFING SUPPORT

Q1. Pages 22 – 23 -How many sections require contractor support in addition to PSL HQ section?

A1: Under Task 4.10, the PWS includes, “Perform various office administrative services within

PSL/PS/PP&O.”

4.11 PSL POLICY/ DOCTRINE SUPPORT

Q1. Page 23 -How many HQ Marine Corps Law Enforcement polices and doctrine require contractor support?

A1: It varies. For the purposes of pricing, the Offeror should estimate 15.

Q2. Page 23 -How many policy publications require contractor support simultaneously?

A2: It varies. For the purposes of pricing, the Offeror should estimate 2.

4.13 MCPA INSTRUCTOR AND TRAINING SUPPORT

Q1. Pages 24 – 26-This paragraph states “The contractor shall ensure that all employees providing instruction services meet the standards and certifications, inclusive of annual marksmanship qualification.” Will government provide ranges to support instructor qualification / annual requalification or is this contractor funded?

A1: As a requirement of the solicitation, it is expected that the Offeror will propose personnel meeting the standards, certifications and qualifications to perform instruction services; and that there is no dependency on the Government to enable these qualifications/ annual recertification.

Q2. Pages 24 – 26-What weapons are instructors required to qualify with before teaching a Basic Police Officer Course (BPOC), and what is the required course of fire for each weapon?

A2: The PWS, section 4.13 states, “Firearms training – NRA Law Enforcement Handgun and Shotgun certified instructor or a Service approved alternative (at the discretion of the Executive Director).

NRA Patrol Rifle Instructor Course or a Service approved alternative, as required.”

Q3. Pages 24 – 26-Are instructors authorized to complete required annual weapons requalification using government furnished weapons and ranges?

A3: Government furnished weapons will be available for requalification; however the Offeror shall not rely on Government ranges for this requalification.

Q4. Pages 24 – 26-Will government provide ammunition for required annual requalification? How many rounds are required for each weapon for annual requalification?

A4: Yes; the Government will provide ammunition for required requalification. Required number of rounds will be determined during performance.

Q5. Pages 24 – 26-Who provides weapons for instructor qualification / annual requalification to support delivery of the SRT course?

A5: The Government will provide these weapons.

Q6. Pages 24 – 26-This paragraph refers to contractor support for the Academy Help Desk. Who is the target audience for this support and will the government provide bidders with the frequency and magnitude of this task?

A6: The targeted audience is the MCLEP enterprise which includes all Marine Corps installations.

Frequency may be up to 10 per week which includes relaying issues to the appropriate support service.

Q7. Pages 24 – 26-This paragraph states “The contractor shall provide an annual training plan to include a combination of 12 Basic Police Officer Courses (30 student max, no more than 60-day POI) and Advance/Specialized Courses per year (no more that 1-to-2-week POI.” Must all BPOC’s start during the government’s fiscal year (on or after 1 October), or can they start during the option period of this contract (on or after 12 September)?

A7: The Offeror shall propose an Annual Training Plan, inclusive of the combination of course work included in the PWS, with the understanding that the Government intends to award this follow-on prior to expiration of the current effort.

Q8. Pages 24 – 26-Will the government’s approved BPOC training schedule for FY23 include 10 BPOCs that graduate by the end of the base year contract period (11 Sept 2023)? And if so, is this the government’s intent to repeat this method of scheduling in the option years?

A8: Yes; the Government’s expectation is that the successful Offeror manage the training schedule and requirements on an annual basis from the date of award. This includes the scheduling of no more than 10 BPOCs and advanced LE training courses which is all required to be executed within the FY.

Q9: Pages 24 – 26-What is the max surge capacity of the MCPA facility at Fort Leonard Wood to support overlapping 30-man BPOC’s?

A9: 3 concurrent BPOCs at the facility as well as additional classroom capacity aboard Fort Leonard Wood as additional surge capacity.

Q10. Pages 24 – 26-This paragraph states “The contractor shall provide the appropriate student to instructor ratio of 1 instructor to every 5 students in order to successfully execute MCPA POI.” Given this metric and the fact that a surge of three (3) BPOC’s running simultaneously is necessary in order to deliver ten 60-day BPOC’s within a one-year period of performance, does this 1:5 ratio include other support requirements required during these 3-BPOC surge periods such as providing for RSO, AA&E transportation, student transportation, advanced training, etc, and if so, does the 1:5 ratio support sustained operations over a multi-year period of performance?

A10: Yes; a) the 1:5 ratio does include other support requirements during surge periods, and b) yes this ratio shall support sustained operations over the period of performance.

Q11. Pages 24 – 26-Will the government schedule MTT’s to offset from 3-BPOC surge periods, or must the contractor be prepared to teach an advanced course during a 3-BPOC surge period?

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