Z - Question Compilation

AVMI – SOLICITATION N00421-11-R-0055 – QUESTION COMPILATION

24 Jul 2012

22. Should Pt. Mugu be added to the place of performance locations?

Government Response: Pt. Mugu will be added to the place of performance locations as well as an attachment for the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Ventura County, CA.

23. Section F, pg 60 and Attachment 1, Form DD254 5252.247-9521 indicates that the place of performance is exclusively “on base” at either Patuxent River, MD or China Lake, CA.

a) Block 10k - Does the SIPRNET access requirement apply only to “on base” locations or does the contractor need to have SIPRNET access at their off-base facility?

b) Block 11d – Does the requirement to fabricate, modify or store classified hardware apply only to “on base” locations or does the contractor need to have Secret level safeguarding capability for classified hardware at their off-base facility?

Government Response: Both the SIPRNET access requirements and the requirement to fabricate, modify or store classified hardware only apply to Government facilities located “on base.”

24. SECTION C, 5.1.2, pg 20 and TABLE 1, pg 99 –The former section refers to Instrumentation Technician IV and Technician V categories whereas the latter Table lists hours for Instrumentation Technician III and Technician IV. How should this be resolved?

Government Response: SECTION C, 5.1.2, pg 20 will be revised to reflect Instrumentation Technician III and Technician IV.

25. Attachment 4, QASP, Enclosures 3 and 4 starting on the second pages have a different solicitation number on them. Should the solicitation number be changed to N00421-11-R-0055?

Government Response: All pages of Attachment 4, QASP should reflect Solicitation N00421-11-R-0055. Any reference to other solicitations will be corrected to reflect the AVMI solicitation N00421-11-R-0055.

26. Request the government clarify the inconsistency between SECTION C, paragraph 1.3.1 which states Airborne Instrumentation System Division (AISD) co-located at Pt Mugu and China Lake and the Wage Determination tables provided which do not include both California locations.

Government Response: See Question 22 - Pt. Mugu will be added to the place of performance locations as well as an attachment for the Department of Labor Wage Determination for Ventura County, CA.

27. Request the government clarify whether the requirement is for a key resume for each position/billet as called out in Section L, Table 1 workforce hours or is the requirement for one resume for each key labor category?

Government Response: Section L, Table 1 will be updated to show which of the labor categories are considered “Key” to be consistent with paragraph 14.0 (Personnel Qualifications) in Section C of the RFP. In accordance with Section L, paragraph 2.1.1.4 under “Volume 2: Technical”, resumes are required for proposed key personnel. To clarify, this refers to every individual proposed under one of the Key labor categories. Note: Based on 1920 hrs/year a KEY labor category may require more than one (1) individual and consequently more than one (1) resume.

28. Does the government consider this to be a Performance Based SOW and therefore will the government accept offers workforce composition and hours that deviate from the labor categories and hours called out in Section L Table 1.

Government Response: Section L, Cost Section, in the introduction paragraph to Table 1, it states “the following labor categories and associated hours should be used to calculate the proposed amount for this line item for each contract year.” No deviation to these labor categories or hours will be permitted.

29. Request the government clarify the inconsistencies in the titles used in the Personnel Qualification in SECTION C of the RFP and Table 1 Labor Categories in SECTION L.

Government Response: SECTION C and Table 1 Labor Categories in Section L will be revised to ensure consistency. This will be updated in an amendment to the RFP.

30. Request the government clarify the discrepancy between the positions listed in Section C paragraph 5.1.2 and Table 1 Section L as well as Section C Labor Category Qualifications?

Government Response: See Government Response to Question #29.

31. Ref Section L, Table 1 Labor Categories— and PBSOW para 14.0 The following job descriptions are listed in the PBSOW (para 14.0, page 42) but are not listed in the Labor category table in Section L, Table 1. Electronics Technician III (AISD) Electronics Technician IV (AISD) Please confirm that the above positions were not intended for listing Table 1, or reconcile the difference.

Government Response: See Government Response to Question #29.

32. Ref Section L, Table 1 Labor Categories—and PBSOW para 14.0 The Following Labor categories are listed in Table 1, but do not have a corresponding PBSOW job description minimum qualification listed in PBSOW Para 14.0. Weapons Instrumentation Tech III (West Coast) Weapons Instrumentation Tech IV (West Coast) Please include a job description/qualification requirement for this labor category

Government Response: See Government Response to Question #29.

33. SECTION C, 14.0 (Labor Qualifications), pg48 and TABLE 1, pg 99 – The former section contains a description of Senior Aircraft Hangar Manager (Engineering Technician V) whereas the latter Table has no equivalent position listed. How should this be resolved.

Government Response: See Government Response to Question #29.

34. Ref Section L, Table 1 Labor Categories— and PBSOW para 14.0

The following job descriptions are listed in the PBSOW (para 14.0, page 42) but are not listed in the Labor category table in Section L, Table 1.

Electronics Technician III (AISD)

Electronics Technician IV (AISD)

Please confirm that the above positions were not intended for listing Table 1, or reconcile the category

Government Response: See Government Response to Question #29.

35. Ref Section L, Table 1 Labor Categories—and PBSOW para 14.0 The Following Labor categories are listed in Table 1, but do not have a corresponding PBSOW job description minimum qualification listed in PBSOW Para 14.0.

Weapons Instrumentation Tech III (West Coast)

Weapons Instrumentation Tech IV (West Coast)

Please include a job description/qualification requirement for this labor category.

Government Response: See Government Response to Question #29.

36. SECTION L, PART A 1.0, pg 86, 87 – The definition of “Team Member” includes the phrase “…or teaming arrangement.” Is this meant to include subcontractors other than principal subcontractors?

Government Response: The term “Team Members” as referenced in Section L, includes any teaming arrangement (prime contractor and all subcontractors included) created for the purposes of responding to this solicitation.

37. SECTION L, PART A 1.0, pg 87 – Does the “Critical team member” definition apply to subcontractors who perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract Government Response: In accordance with paragraph 1.0 of Section L, Critical team members are defined as those entities of the Offeror that perform a critical function in the performance of the resulting contract. This includes subcontractors.

38. SECTION L, PART B 3.0, pg 92, 93 – For a subcontractor with less than 20% workshare, who is not considered a critical team member, the Government is not soliciting any past performance. Is that a correct interpretation?

Government Response: Past performance data is not required for any subcontractor that is not considered a Principal subcontractor (at least 20% of the proposed total price/cost) or a Critical Team member.