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Questions and Answers Solicitation N0018918Q0067

1. In the SF 1449 and also on page 52 states that the NAICS code is 611699. However, in the Instructions to Offerors under Volume 2 Price Proposal (page 49) the NAICS is stated as 541330. We assume the reference to 611699 is correct, please confirm.

Response: The correct NAICS is 611699 with a size standard of $11M. Please see Amendment 1.

1. Will the Government allow Quoters to submit an acronym list which will not be included in the 40-page count?

Response: If Quoters would like to submit an acronym list, it will be included as part of their 40-page count limitation.

1. Please confirm that the only prices the Government requires are the two dollar values associated with CLIN 0001 and CLIN 0002.

Please see Amendment 1. Price list has been included.

1. Please confirm that "Schedule B" is the CLIN Structure shown on page 3.

Please see Amendment 1. Price list has been included. CLIN 0001 should reflect your total price for the five year ordering period and CLIN 0002 should reflect only the extension of services. These dollar amounts when totaled will equal your price list total.

1. The RFQ states, "The MTP shall discuss how the Quoter will deliver the course requirements outlined in para 2.3.1.1.1.3 – 2.3.1.1.1.6, specifically 2.3.1.1.1.3(D) – 2.3.1.1.1.6(D)." However, 2.3.1.1.1.5 and 2.3.1.1.1.6 do not have a (D) reference. Please confirm that Government is referencing (C) for these two PWS tasks.

Response: Para 2.3.1.1.1.5 does include (D), which states: “ d. The contractor will provide Targets (Reactive and non-reactive), and shot timers as outlined in the COMNECC3591.1 to support both Live and Synthetic POI’s. The Navy will provide barricades.” Please see Amendment 1 which corrects the solicitation to reflect para 2.3.1.1.1.5 (C) vice (D).

1. The RFQ states, "The MTP shall discuss how the Quoter will deliver the course requirements outlined in para 2.3.1.1.1.3 – 2.3.1.1.1.6, specifically 2.3.1.1.1.3(D) – 2.3.1.1.1.6(D)." However, 2.3.1.1.1.5 and 2.3.1.1.1.6 do not have a (D) reference. Please confirm that Government is referencing (C) for these two PWS tasks.

Response: Para 2.3.1.1.1.5 does include (D), which states: “ d. The contractor will provide Targets (Reactive and non-reactive), and shot timers as outlined in the COMNECC3591.1 to support both Live and Synthetic POI’s. The Navy will provide barricades.” Please see Amendment 1 which corrects the solicitation to reflect para 2.3.1.1.1.5 (C) vice (D).

1. Given that CLINs 0001 and 0002 start 19 Aug 18 and 19 Aug 23, should the end date for CLIN 0001 be 18 Aug 23?

Response: Please see Amendment 1.

1. The RFP mentions an attachment. However, no attachment is available to download at FBO or NECO.

Response: Solicitation is available as a download document. Please review the NECO site.

1. PWS 4.0 states "The base period of performance for this contract is anticipated to begin on March 2, 2015 and continue through March 1, 2016." Please clarify the anticipated start date.

Response: Please see Amendment 1.

1. Is the PoP one 5-year period as shown in CLIN 0001 or a 12 month base with four, 12-month option periods as shown in PWS Para 4?

Response: The period of performance is for one-year, however, there is a five-year ordering period in which the Government can place orders. Please see Amendment 1.

1. In the SF 1449 and also on page 52 states that the NAICS code is 611699. However, in the Instructions to Offerors under Volume 2 Price Proposal (page 49) the NAICS is stated as 541330. We assume the reference to 611699 is correct, please confirm.

Response: The correct NAICS is 611699 with a size standard of $11M. Please see Amendment 1.

1. The RFP mentions an attachment. However, no attachment is available to download at FBO or NECO. Please advise if attachment will be available to prospective bidders/quoters/proposers.

Response: Solicitation is available as a download document. Please review the NECO site.

1. In CLIN 0001, the PoP is stated as one 5-year period of performance while CLIN 0002 is for 1 6 month option. However, in 4.0 Period of Performance it states that this is twelve (12) month base period and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.

Response: Please see Amendment 1.

1. The PWS is written as an annual requirement but only CLIN 0001 is used to capture all program services and prices for 5 years. The price to meet a technical training requirement for synthetic/blended vs. live fire and a professional SME requirement (labor hours) are completely different and should not be captured in single unit price.

Response: Please see Amendment 1. Attached is a Price List to break out pricing. This price list is to be included with your quote.

1. All requirements including OCONUS and CONUS requirements are mixed into CLIN 0001. OCONUS prices are higher and may include additional elements beyond CONUS pricing.

Response: Please see Amendment 1. Attached is a Price List to break out pricing. This price list is to be included with your quote.

1. In 2.1, Scope of Work. “All course development work will be conducted at JEB little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA.” However, in 8.3, Contractor Furnished Equipment, Facilities, Support, the PWS states that “All course development will be conducted in contractor facilities unless otherwise specified.”

Response: Para 2.1 states “JEB-Little Creek, Virginia Beach, VA” and para 8.3 states” 8.3 Contractor Furnished Equipment, Facilities, Support. The contractor shall provide all facilities, (with the exception of live fire ranges at Gulfport, MS and China Lake, CA) personnel management, equipment, consumables, training materials, services, and clerical support to perform the tasks specified in this PWS. This shall include, but is not limited to range and classroom facilities within 40 miles of JEB Little Creek, VA, San Diego, CA, Port Hueneme, CA, instructors, supervision, and course materials. The government will provide range facilities and classrooms at China Lake, CA and Gulfport, MS. Rifle ranges must have a minimum depth of 100 yards. All course development will be conducted in contractor facilities unless otherwise specified. Contractor will provide personal weapons and ammunition to support effective skill demonstration during the Period of Instruction (POI). Contractor will ensure compliance with state and local directives for transportation and use personal fire arms during the POI. See attachment, List of Government and Contractor Furnished Equipment.” The Government is unclear as to where you see a contradiction. Training modules will be updated at JEB-Little Creek.

1. PWS Sections 2.3.1.1.1 and 2.3.1.1.2 include 20 hours in each requirement to provide changes and updates. Is this separate from the 40 hours of consultation stated in 2.3.1.1.7? Do these requirement needs to be priced annually?

Response: Response: Please see Amendment 1. Yes, solicitation has been updated to include a Price List for pricing purposes.

1. PWS Section 4.0 – Period of Performance The Period of Performance states that “The base period of performance for this contract is anticipated to begin on March 2, 2015 and continue through March 1, 2016. The contract will contain a twelve (12) month base period and four (4) twelve (12) month option periods.”

Response: Response: Please see Amendment 1.

1. In 2.3.1.1.1.5 of the PWS, the requirement mentions CONUS locations and then 2 five-day live fire courses in Rota, Spain which is an OCONUS location. OCONUS locations especially involving live fire courses are priced significantly different than CONUS locations or even OCONUS, Hawaii and Guam.

Response: Please see Amendment 1. A Price List has been included for pricing.

1. PWS SECTION 8.2, GFE/GFF

QUESTION: Are OCONUS (Rota, Spain, Guam and Hawaii) live fire ranges provided by the Government? Live fire ranges in Rota, Spain, Guam and Hawaii are not specified as Government-Furnished. Please advise.

Response: Yes, the government will provide range facilities.

1. PWS Section 11.4 The RFP states Up to eight (8) classes will be conducted in California (San Diego, Port Hueneme, and/or China Lake) and up to eight (8) in either Gulfport, MS or Virginia Beach, VA but does not mention Rota, Spain (see 2.3.1.1.1.5), Guam and Hawaii (see 2.3.1.1.1.6).

Response: Please see Amendment 1.

1. Please clarify POP (4.0, pg 64) Response: Please see Amendment 1.

1. Will government provide ranges in Guam, Hawaii and Rota, Spain.

Response: Yes, the ranges are provided by the military.

1. Ref CLIN 0002; how many courses does the government anticipate running during the six-month period and where?

Response: Please see Amendment 1.

25 Will the contractor be able to coordinate with commands for

Response: The government will not transport or accept shipped civilian weapons. The vendor is responsible for shipping their own weapons.

26. Are contractors required to run the synthetic ranges or will the Government provide technicians/operator?

Response: The government will provide the technicians/operators. The vendor must be able to train instructors on how to use simulations as part of their training/work up process.

27. What ranges are currently being used for this effort in Virginia Beach, VA, San Diego and Port Hueneme, CA?

Response: C2 in Virginia Beach, South Bay Rod and Gun in San Diego, the government provides the range at Port Hueneme.

28. In PWS Section 8.3 GFE - The RFP states that "The government will provide steel reinforced targets (SRT) and barricades for live fire training."

However, in Sections, 2.3.1.1.3 d and 2.3.1.1.4 d, the PWS states "The contractor will provide Targets (Reactive and non-reactive), and shot timers as outlined in the COMNECC3591.1 to support both Live and Synthetic POI's.

The Navy will provide barricades." Please advise which statement is correct.

Response; The vendor provides the paper targets. The government provides the steel targets.

29. Are live fire weapons provided as GFE? Please note: Instructors are not able to carry firearms or ammo on Navy installations.

Response: The unit will provide a weapon and ammunition for demonstration purposes.

30. PWS SECTION 2.3.1.1.1.5.c We view Reactive/Non-reactive Targets as being the same as Steel Reinforced Targets. How does the government define reactive/non-reactive targets/barricades versus Steel Reinforced Targets?

Response: The government views non-reactive as paper/steel (non-moving) targets. The vendor provides the paper targets.

31. PWS Section 2.3.1.1 - QUESTION: Will the Navy provide the current promulgated Instructor Guide, Training Guide, objectives, lesson plans, course master schedules testing guides/plan, etc. as GFI or otherwise.

Response: Yes.

32. PWS Section 2.3.1.1.1 - The PWS states that "This support shall include formal Expeditionary Combat Skills (ECS) course execution of a mix of live firm and blended live fire and simulation courses." Is this for ECS or ESAMI?

Response: ESAMI.

33. PWS Section 2.3.1.1.1.3 - Synthetic/Live-Fire Blended QUESTION: Please clarify that the number of days listed (for each), pistol, rifle and live-fire trainings is correct? 2 Days for Pistol, 1 Day for Rifle and 2 Days for Live-Fire?

Response: NECC conducts two consecutive weeks of training. The first two days for instruction are on the simulator and the remaining 8 days of instruction are live fire (3 days pistol and 5 days for rifle).

34. Pages 66 and 67 reference an attachment "List of Government and Contractor Furnished Equipment." Please provide.

Response: The government provides the steel targets, weapons and ammunition for students, simulators, and ranges in Guam, Hawaii, Rota, China Lake, Gulfport, and Port Hueneme. The vendor is responsible for paper targets, shot timers, student guides and any other instructional material (handouts, diagrams).

35. 2.1 Scope of Work, page 62 states "the institution of the Combat Shooting Training Program Analysis Services program and will provide up to five (5) Combat Shooting Program Analysts (CSTPA) as subject matter experts (SME) to NECC." As well as: "All course development work will be conducted at JEB Little Creek, Virginia Beach, Va." Is it the Customer's intent for these same personnel to be the Instructor for the Combat Shooting Instructor Training Models?

Response: Yes. The SME's must be fire arms instructors.

36. 2.3.1.1.1.1, page 62 States: "No more than twenty (20) hours of labor shall be expended building the change proposal." Does the 20 hours of change proposal occur upon initial observation/review of the existing course of instruction (prior to the 60th day from the start date) or does it account for future curriculum changes due to evolving techniques, tactics and procedures or update optics or weapons systems?

Response: The 20 hours is designed to allow for changes in course curriculum based upon observation of classes. Any proposed improvements/changes to the curriculum need to be vetted and approved by NECC prior to any man hour expenditures.

37. 2.3.1.1.1.1, page 62 States: "No more than twenty (20) hours of labor shall be expended building the change proposal." Does the 20 hours of change proposal a total number or is it per each of the five Combat Shooting Program Analysts (CSTPA)?

4. 2.3 Task Requirements, page 62: Concurrent classes

Response: 20 hours total. The NECC course of instruction is mature and has been taught in its current format for the past five years. Changes should be minor.

38. Is it the Customer's intent to conduct concurrent classes (example: class in Guam during same timeframe as class in Gulfport) which would require additional Combat Shooting Program Analysts or will the same five CSTPAs provide sufficient coverage to complete missions?

39. 2.3.1.1.1.3 page 62 States: "Safety and medical personnel will be provided by the Navy."

Response: Courses can be run simultaneously. Over the past year, NECC has run courses simultaneously twice.

40. Does the Safety Personnel include Range Safety Officer (RSO) or Primary Range Safety Officer (PRSO) outlined in OPNAVINST 3591? Or will one of the CSTPA's be appointed and certified as RSO/PRSO? 5.3.1.2, page 65 States: "Provide a representative as required to consult with the Center for Security Forces (CSF) to complete transitioning of CSITM course products to a formal NETC ESAMI Course of Instruction (COI) for COMNECC." Is this an additional person outside of the required CSTPA's or will it be a CSTPA?

Response: The government provides the RSO.

41. 8.2 page 66 States: "NECC will provide NCEA to support training requirements to students only. The government will provide steel reinforced targets (SRT) and barricades for live fire training." What does the acronym NCEA mean? It's not listed in APPENDIX A, page 67.

Response: NCEA is Non-Combat Expenditures Allowance, the amount of ammunition a command is authorized for training.

42. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS, page 67 States: "List of Government and Contractor Furnished Equipment" Can the Government provide the list of GFE and CFE? It was not attached.

Response: The government provides the steel targets, weapons and ammunition for students, simulators, and ranges in Guam, Hawaii, Rota, China Lake, Gulfport, and Port Hueneme. The vendor is responsible for paper targets, shot timers, student guides and any other instructional material (handouts, diagrams).

43. 8.2 page 66 States: "The government will provide range facilities and classrooms at China Lake, CA and Gulfport, MS. Are government ranges available in Guam, Hawaii, Rota, Spain as well as Virginia Beach? Further, will the government provide transportation for weapons, ammunition, students and steel reinforced targets (SRT) if off base range and classroom venues must be used?

Response: Government ranges will be used in Guam, Hawaii, and Rota Spain. The government will not be providing ranges in Virginia Beach. The government will transport military weapons and ammunition and the steel targets.

44. 8.3 page 66 States: "Contractor will provide personal weapons and ammunition to support effective skill demonstrations during the Period of Instruction (POI). Transportation of firearms into Spain via commercial aircraft requires getter a certificate from the Spanish Consulate in Washington, DC and requires a two to three-month lead time to complete this action. Is the course scheduled annually, in order to allow time for coordination with the Spanish Government?

Response: The course is scheduled annually - a single class per contract year.

Scheduling for Rota will be provided at least 180 days prior to the event.

45. 52.212-2 Subfactor I: Management and Technical Plan Identifies

2.3.1.1.1.6 (D). The PWS does not have 2.3.1.1.1.6 (D), is there another reference we should focus on?

Response: This was responded to in Amendment 1 and Questions and Answers 1.

It was corrected to read 2.3.1.1.1.6 (C).

46. 2.3.1.1.1.6 page 63 States: "Deliver two (2) five (5) day live fire class in Guam" and further Hawaii & Rota, Spain. Is it the Customer's intent to run back to back classes when the team travels to these locations?

Response: Yes, all training is conducted back to back.

47. 2.3.1.1.1.6 page 63 States: "The Navy may choose to use a government owned range at China Lake, Ca. as a substitute to San Diego or Port Hueneme." Given the travel distance between these locations and China Lake is it the Customer's intent to remain over night (RON) at the China Lake location? Will the personnel being trained be furnished government meals and lodging? Does the Customer plan to use government transportation to move personnel to and in & around China Lake? Lastly, is the Contractor responsible for securing weapons overnight during the performance of each course?

Response: The Navy has not used the China Lake over the course of the last two contracts (current and previous). Due to the cost to the military (per diem, travel, and lodging), NECC will look to reschedule a course locally vice training in China Lake.

48. 2.3.1.1.1.5 & 2.3.1.1.1.6 b. page 63 States: "b. Two one (1) day of dynamic weapons instructor rifle training course for up to 15 NECC personnel." Is this meant to be Two (2) Day block of instruction?

Response: Yes, a two day block of instruction.

49. 8.0 Government Furnished and Contractor Acquired Resources, page 65 Question: Are Government quarters available for Contractor Staff (retired military) for each training location?

Answer: The government is not responsible for providing or guaranteeing lodging.

50. 2.3 Task Requirements, page 62. Will government provided ranges and classrooms be available the day prior to each class to enable set up for training? Further, will contractor be given storage space at each venue for CFE storage? Example: targets, range box, first aid kits, water

Response: The host command will provide access to storage for instructional material. The government will not store private weapons or ammunition.

51. 52.212-1: Instructions to offerors, page 48 States: "Offers are due no later than 200 PM Eastern Standard Time on 10 July 2018. Will the Customer consider extending the due date?

Response: The government is extending the solicitation response date to 2:00pm on 07/11/2018.

52. Is it the Customer's intent to conduct concurrent classes (example: class in Guam during same timeframe as class in Gulfport) which would require additional Combat Shooting Program Analysts or will the same five CSTPAs provide sufficient coverage to complete missions?

Response: The five instructors will provide sufficient coverage.