N00421-16-R-0072-0006.docx

N00421-16-R-0072

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT

Charles R. Fields 301-757-4544 Charles.r.fields2@navy.mil

Kristen W. Ferro 301-342-0627 Kristen.ferro@navy.mil

Thomas W. Conrow 301-342-2186 Thomas.conrow@navy.mil

GENERAL INFORMATION

Notes The NAICS code for this effort is 541330 – Engineering Services with a size standard of $38.5M.

1. Both completion and term task orders will be issued under this single award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. NAVAIR clause 5252.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR) (DEC 2012) will be included in applicable task orders.

2. This solicitation is, and the resulting contract will be, subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA) of 1965, as amended, and to FAR clause 52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014), contained in Section I of this solicitation. The cost/price proposal shall demonstrate compliance with the minimum monetary wages and fringe benefits for service employees as specified in the Wage Determinations (provided as an attachment in Section J of this solicitation). The following Wage Determinations may be applicable for this effort:

a. WD 15-4279 (Rev.-3) revised 7/25/2017 for St. Mary’s County, Maryland

b. WD 15-4341 (Rev.-6) revised 7/25/2017 for Chesapeake County, Virginia

c. WD 15-4377 (Rev.-3) revised 7/25/2017 for Cumberland County, North Carolina

d. WD 15-5635 (Rev.-6) revised 8/3/2017 for San Diego County, California

e. WD 15-4531 (Rev.-4) revised 7/25/2017 for Okaloosa County, Florida

f. WD 15-5229 (Rev.-3) revised 8/3/2017 for El Paso County, Texas

g. WD 15-5539 (Rev.-5) revised 8/3/2017 for Pierce County, Washington

h. WD 15-4543 (Rev.-5) revised 7/25/2017 for Miami-Dade County, Florida

3. FAR clause 52.222-17 NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (MAY 2014) requires successor contractors to give the right of first refusal to all qualified service employees (within the meaning of SCA) that were performing in the proposed positions under the predecessor contract. The Offeror’s proposal shall demonstrate compliance with FAR 22.12 and 52.222-17. If the offeror is proposing the incumbent workforce based on FAR 52.222-17 for SCA labor categories, the proposed employee should be identified as:

a. Current – if the Offeror is the incumbent contractor

b. Contingent – of the Offeror has a letter of intent in place with the employee

c. Prospective – if the Offeror does not know the identity of the incumbent employee

4. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is J058 – Installation of Equipment – Communication, Detection, and Coherent Radiation Equipment.

5. This contract will have a five (5)-year ordering period.

6. The contractor will be required to have TOP SECRET facility clearance and TOP SECRET and/or SECRET clearance for personnel identified in Section C Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) paragraph 12.6 within sixty (60) days of contract award. Interim clearances are acceptable. The contractor will not be permitted access to classified information until a final DD254 is incorporated as an attachment to the contract award.

AMENDMENTS

AMENDMENT 0001 Changes:

The changes are noted within the Questions & Answers below.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (AS OF 13 NOVEMBER 2017):

1. Question: Can you provide a date as to when the Attachment P8 titled “Labor Categories/Hours by Location” will be released?

Answer: The missing attachment, P8, has been posted on FBO today, 13 November 2017, along with this amendment.

2. Question: The attachment P3 is marked “Reserved”- will the Government be releasing this document?

Answer: Attachments are templated and may or may not be applicable to a particular contract. Attachments P1-P3 are not applicable to this solicitation, and are therefore “Reserved.”

AMENDMENT 0002 Changes:

The changes are noted within the Questions & Answers below.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (AS OF 15 NOVEMBER 2017):

3. Question: The number of FTEs identified for each FTU and on-site location in Attachment P8 does not match the number of FTEs included for each FTU and on-site location in Sections C.6.1.1.1 and C.6.1.1.2 of Amendment 0001 on pages 18 and 19. Would the Government please issue an amendment to clarify the number of FTEs to be provided per FTU and on-site location at the earliest opportunity so that delays in offeror proposal development can be avoided?

Answer: The number of FTEs in Sections C.6.1.1.1 and C.6.1.1.2, mentioned above, have been removed. For proposal purposes, please use the number of FTEs identified in Attachment P8.

AMENDMENT 0003 Changes:

The questions previously provided in Amendment 0003 have been answered and moved to Amendment 0004.

AMENDMENT 0004 Changes:

The changes are noted within the Questions & Answers below.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (AS OF 29 NOVEMBER 2017):

4. Question: Section M states a tripwire of $300K annually, but Attachment P7 contains fully burdened functional labor rates on an hourly basis that are below $156 per hour. Will the Government clarify which trip wire(s) is applicable to this solicitation?

Answer: The applicable tripwire is $300k annually, as shown in Section M. Section J, Attachment P7 has been updated.

5. Question: In rows 20-26 of attachment P8, the labor categories listed are Engineering Technician, Engineering Technician I, and Engineering Technician II. However, in Section C of the solicitation, the labor qualifications lists Engineering Technicians I, II, and III. Should the P8 labor categories match the labor categories listed in Section C?

Answer: The labor categories should match and should be Engineering Technician I, II, and III. Section J, Attachment P8 has been updated.

6. Question: Can the Government confirm that on row 76 of attachment P8, the Government intends to have 3 Manager/Operations Manager Senior by year 5 of the contract?

Answer: The Government does not intend to have 3 Manager/Operations Manager, Senior by year 5. There will only be 1 Manager/Operations Manager, Senior in each option year. Section J, Attachment P8 has been updated.

7. Question: Can the Government confirm that on row 78 of attachment P8, the Government intends to have 1 Manager/Operations Manager Senior throughout the life of the contract?

Answer: The Government intends to have 1 Manager/Operations Manager (Journeyman), at the California, MD location, throughout the life of the contract.

8. Question: For NAVAIR clause 5252.209-9510 Organizational Conflicts of Interest (Services), paragraph (e), will the Government confirm that the checked paragraphs (#’s 1-6) are the applicable OCI provisions to this solicitation and the basis for the list provided in Attachment 09 of the solicitation?

Answer: The Government confirms that the checked paragraphs (#’s 1-6) are applicable OCI provisions to this solicitation and the basis for the list provided in Attachment 09 (OCI List) of the solicitation.

9. Question: In addition, the clause does not appear to include Advisory and Assistance Services (AAS) as a relevant conflict of interest within this solicitation. While it is understood that not all AAS activities create conflicts of interest, would the Government be willing to consider those AAS services which provide exposure to proprietary financial data (inclusive of labor rates) for competitors within the industry a relevant conflict of interest based on potential competitive advantage?

Answer: The Government has determined that the efforts under this solicitation do not meet the criteria to be determined Advisory and Assistance Services (AAS), and therefore that block has not been checked within NAVAIR Clause 5252.209-9510. However, Block #5 regarding access to proprietary data of other companies has been checked for this effort. Additionally, if an Offeror has a contract that provides for access to proprietary data, the Offeror is required to provide the applicable information under NAVAIR Provision 5252.209-9513, Organizational Conflict of Interest Instructions.

10. Question: In reviewing the solicitation, there does not appear to be any Payment Guidance Instruction (PGI) clauses incorporated. Given the importance of these clauses and their instructions to DFAS on how to disburse the funds on the awarded contract, will the Government provide PGI clause(s) it intends to incorporate into the awarded contract?

Answer: RFP Section G has been updated to include PGI 204.7108(d)0012 other Clause.

11. Question: Section L, Part B, paragraph 1.3.3.1 states that “All goals shall be presented in both dollars and percentages in relation to the total contract value.” Given the direction outlined at the beginning of Section L, Part B that states “Cost or pricing information shall only appear in the Price/Cost volume,” does the Government want the goals presented in dollars within Volume 1?

Answer: RFP Section L, Part A, Paragraph 3.0 and Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.3.3.1 has been updated to reflect the submission of the Small Business Utilization Strategy as Annex 3. The instructions in the beginning of Section L, Part B have also been updated for clarification purposes.

12. Question: Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.5.2 states “For proposal purposes, when Danger Pay has been identified in Attachment P8, the Offeror shall base Danger Pay on a travel location in Kuwait.” Since the Department of State and Department of Defense do not have the same pay differentials for Kuwait, will the Government clarify which department should be used for pricing purposes?

Answer: For pricing purposes, Offerors shall use the Department of Defense (DoD) allowances.

13. Question: Attachment P8 identifies SCA positions and includes hours for straight time, overtime and danger pay. These positions are identified to be located at CONUS locations. With the inclusion of danger pay, specified to be Kuwait, it implies these positions are not CONUS positions but actually OCONUS positions working extended hours. Will the Government please confirm where these SCA positions will actually be performing their duties if extended work weeks are what the Government is requesting? Please elaborate on how the government expects these positions to be performed.

Answer: The labor categories that have Overtime and Danger Pay immediately after the base labor category are expected to be OCONUS. For pricing purposes, positions for which Danger Pay has been identified in Attachment P8, Offerors shall base Danger Pay on a travel location in Afghanistan.

14. Question: Given the width of Attachment P6 Cost Summary Format and required 1 inch margins, would the government consider increasing the page size for the Cost Summary Format to 11 x 17 inch paper with 1 inch margins?

Answer: RFP Section L, Part A, Paragraph 2.0 states that, pages are not to exceed 11 x 17 inch. Therefore 11 x 17 inch paper with 1 inch margins is acceptable.

15. Question: The Attachment P6 Cost Summary Format includes a pass-through analysis table at the bottom of each tab. This states “When analyzing pass through costs, the Government will consider prime offeror fee on subcontractor price as an element of pass through as explained in the Section H Savings Clause of the MACs. In Section B, however, prime offeror fee on subcontractor price is a fee element rather than a cost element. Prime offeror fee on subcontractor price should be included in the fee column (rather than the cost column) of Section B.” There is no Savings Clause in Section H and there is no MAC associated with this solicitation. Will the government remove the pass-through section of the Attachment P6?

Answer: Section J, Attachment P6 has been updated.

16. Question: The Attachment P6 Cost Summary Format has embedded algorithms related to Seaport proposals that limit fee percentage. Can these be removed since this is not a Seaport bid and considering the solicitation is only subject to the limitation set in FAR 15-404-4(c)(4)(i)?

Answer: Section J, Attachment P6 has been updated.

17. Question: Attachment P6 Cost Summary Format contains columns for a Base Period plus 5 Option Periods which is effectively six periods when there are only five periods (or years) identified in Attachment P8. Is the offeror permitted to remove the extra period as long as care is taken to ensure integrity of formulas?

Answer: RFP Section J, Attachment P6 has been updated to reflect the ordering period for this effort.

18. Question: Attachment P7 Fully Burdened Labor Rates references NAVAIR Clause 5252.232-9529 (Incurred Cost Reporting and Progress Reporting for Services) which is not incorporated into the solicitation. Will the government remove this reference?

Answer: RFP Section J, Attachment P7 has been updated to remove the reference to NAVAIR Clause 5252.232-9529 (Incurred Cost Reporting and Progress Reporting for Services).

19. Question: The instructions in Attachment P7 Fully Burdened Labor Rates contains a column for Proposed Labor Category (column B) and another for Functional Area Labor Category (column D). Given there is not a separate set of functional names furnished by the government for the labor categories to be proposed, will the government confirm the offeror is to provide the same labor category title in columns B and D?

Answer: RFP Section J, Attachment P7 has been updated to remove the Functional Area Labor Category column.

20. Question: Instructions in cell C10 for columns J-N of Attachment P7 references a tab titled “Functional Labor Hrly Tripwire,” but it is absent from the workbook. Will the government provide this tab?

Answer: Section J, Attachment P7 “Instructions” has been updated.

21. Question: Within Attachment P8 Labor Categories Hours by Location, would the government identify which FTEs will be government site and which will be contractor site?

Answer: For pricing purposes, use site references provided in Section C, PWS/SOW, paragraphs 6.1.1.1 and 6.1.1.2.

22. Question: Attachment P8, rows 20 and 21, reference a non-leveled Engineering Technician labor category which is not defined in Section C. Would the government update Attachment P8 with the desired level of Engineering Technician?

Answer: Engineering Technician is equivalent to Engineering Technician I. Section J, Attachment P8 has been updated to define the desired level of Engineering Technician.

23. Question: The RFP issued on 8 Nov 2017 contained in Section 6.1 “Special Facilities – Field Technical Units” with a sub-section 6.1.1.1 containing “possible FTU sites.” The table included Government FTU location of NAS Patuxent River, Webster Field Annex St. Inigoes, MD and a Contractor FTU at the same site. It was presumed that the Contractor FTU location was to be interpreted as “within St. Inigoes area.” RFP Amendment 2 deletes FTU table, and refers offerors to the Attachment P8. The Attachment P8 reflects California, MD site and Webster Field, MD site. While there are no designations for Government FTU and Contractor FTU in the P8, it is assumed California, MD site is the Contractor FTU.

Is the designation of California, MD as the Contractor FTU site as a firm requirement, or is this a general location that includes other localities such as Lexington Park, MD or Great Mills, MD?

Answer: The designation of California, MD as the Contractor FTU site is a general location and may include other localities such as Lexington Park, MD and Great Mills, MD.

24. Question: The RFP issued on 8 Nov 2017 contained Section 6.1 “Special Facilities-Field Technical Units: with a subsection 6.1.1.2 containing “locations where contractor may provide on-site support” and included Camp Lejeune, NC. RFP Amendment2 deleted the 6.1.1.2 table, and refers offerors to Attachment P8. Attachment P8 does not include Camp Lejeune, NC; however, it is understood that current SCMS LCS support includes Camp Lejeune. Will the Government confirm that Camp Lejeune is not identified as a location where the contractor may provide on-site support?

Answer: There is a requirement anticipated at Camp Lejeune, NC. Section J, Attachment P8 has been updated to include this location.

25. Question: The Government requires compliance with 52.222-17 NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS and for offerors to address this requirement in the proposal.

Please advise if this requirement should be addressed in Volume III, Price/Cost.

Additionally, will the Government provide the list of names of all service employees working under this contract and its subcontracts?

How will the Government evaluate compliance with this clause in proposal?

Answer: This requirement should be addressed in both the Technical Volume and the Price/Cost volume. Section L, Part B, paragraph 1.2 requires that all personnel meet the minimum qualifications of Section C, PWS/SOW paragraph 12.4. In the Price/Cost volume, labor rates should be proposed as the Offeror sees fit.

The Government will provide a list of all SCA-covered employees after the award of the contract.

The Government will evaluate compliance in accordance with Section A, Note #3. Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.2 and Section M, Part B, Paragraph 1.2 have been updated to include this.

26. Question: Both Section A and Attachment 03 include WD Schedule 2015-4539 for Duval County, FL. Duval County is not identified as a possible work location in Section C or Attachment P8. Will the government remove references to the Duval County WD in Section A and Attachment 03?

Answer: References to the Duval County WD in Section A and Section J, Attachment 03 have been removed and Miami-Dade County WD has been added.

27. Question: Clause 5252.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR) (DEC 2012) provides overall LOE.

Should offerors propose LOE defined in the RFP or can offerors deviate?

Answer: As required in Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.5.2, Offerors shall propose the labor categories and hours in Attachment P8. The overall total hours for this effort is 1,012,800 hours as defined in Section B, Clause 5252.211-9503 LEVEL OF EFFORT (COST REIMBURSEMENT) (NAVAIR) (DEC 2012).

28. Question: The Composite Fully Burdened Rates table headers indicate Years 1 through 5 each as spanning a five year range. Will the government update the table to clarify periods for Years 1 through 5 for estimating purposes?

Answer: The Section B Composite Fully Burdened Rates table has been updated to clarify periods for Years 1 through 5.

29. Question: 5.2.1 states “Support the Government in the procurement of equipment and material. Support the Government in researching, analyzing, and providing recommendations via market research per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 to determine sources capable of satisfying the Government’s requirements.” Please advise if contractors are providing input for the source justifications or if contractors are writing source justifications?

Answer: The Contractor will be providing input for the source justifications, not writing source justifications. Contractors shall collate objective data on capabilities, cost, performance, interoperability, etc. and provide to the government who will make purchasing decisions and develop purchasing strategy.

30. Question: Page 17 states that five FTUs are to be provided by the contractor. Would a facility provided by a subcontractor meet this requirement?

Answer: Yes, a facility provided by a subcontractor would meet this requirement.

31. Question: Afghanistan is listed as a potential location whether the contractor may need to travel. If contractors will be required to deploy to hazardous locations, will the government provide a separate ODC CLIN for uplifts, travel and other life support required?

Answer: The premiums and additional costs associated with overseas travel will not be on a separate CLIN.

32. Question: This paragraph states “…the contractor shall provide all government site employees’ desk top computers to conduct daily work…” Historically, many DoD contracts that require contractors at Government sites to have access to Government IT systems designate the cost of the computer lease/purchase to be cost-reimbursable to the contract and provide for the contractor to procure the assets from the same vendor source as the government for standardization and cost efficiencies. Will the Government identify the cost of the required desktop computers as a cost reimbursable ODC?

Answer: The Government is not requiring NMCI assets under this effort. Therefore, the contractor shall provide all government site employees desktop computers, and the Government will not identify the cost of the required desktop computers as a cost reimbursable ODC.

33. Question: Sections C.12.1 and C.12.5 both show the labor category “Computer and Information Research Scientist Junior” mapped to SOC code 15-1221 but that code does not correspond with an existing BLS SOC Code. Would the government please provide updated mapping?

Answer: The correct SOC code for this labor category is 15-1111. RFP Section C, paragraphs 12.1 and 12.5 have been updated accordingly.

34. Question: Sections C.12.1 and C.12.5 both show the labor category “Computer Systems Analyst” mapped to SOC code 15-1211 but that code does not correspond with an existing BLS SOC Code. Would the government please provide updated mapping?

Answer: The correct SOC code for this labor category is 15-1121. RFP Section C, paragraphs 12.1 and 12.5 have been updated accordingly.

35. Question: Key Personnel table identifies a quantity of 1 in the Total FTEs column for the Manager/Operation Manager labor category. Attachment P8, Location: California, MD, identifies 1 FTE in Year 1, increasing by .5 FTE each successive year to total 3 FTEs in Year 5.Will the Government revise Sect 12.2 or the Attachment P8 to resolve the conflicting information?

Answer: Section J, Attachment P8 has been updated to resolve the conflicting information.

36. Question: 5252.209-9510 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (SERVICES) (NAVAIR)(MAR 2007) – there are blanks in this clause. Will the Government please complete?

Answer: RFP Section H, 5252.209-9510 clause has been updated to insert the period of prohibition in paragraph (e)(1),(2), and (3).

37. Question: If an offeror is submitting a Comprehensive Subcontracting Plan please add DFARS 252.219-7004 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program).

Answer: Section I has been updated to include DFARS clause 252.219-7004 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program).

38. Question: FAR 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011 - This clause is incorporated by reference in RFP Section I. Section L.2 Proposal Format does not mention requirements for recycled paper and double-sided printing. Please confirm that FAR 52.204-4 applies and that offerors shall submit the printed, hardcopy proposal in double-sided format on recycled paper, and also update/revise Section L.2.0 to reflect the requirement.

Answer: FAR Clause 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper is required in all solicitations and contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. This clause requires the submission of paper documents, such as offers, letters, or reports that are printed or copied double-sided on paper containing at least 30 percent postconsumer fiber, whenever practicable, when not using electronic commerce methods to submit information or data to the Government.

39. Question: The solicitation includes the following attachments (also listed in Section J).

Attachment 6 SB Subcontracting Plan Attachment 07 List of Key Personnel Attachment 08 List of Approved Subcontractors Attachment 09 OCI List

Please confirm that the attachments listed above are place holders for use once the contract is awarded and that there is no requirement to include with the proposal submission.

Answer: With the exception of Attachment 09 OCI List, the attachments listed above are place holders for use once the contract is awarded. There is no requirement to include with the proposal submission.

40. Question: 1.3.3 Small Business Utilization Strategy. 1.3.3.1 Small Business Utilization Strategy. The RFP states “…All goals shall be presented in both dollars and percentages in relation to total contract value…” Since cost-related information is normally not included within a Technical Proposal, please confirm that offerors are to include this cost information in Volume 2 Technical. If not in Volume 2, please provide instructions on where to include the information.

Answer: Cost or pricing information shall only appear in Volume 3, and annexes 2 & 3, per Section L, Part B instructions.

41. Question: 1.3.3.2 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. The RFP states “The Large Business Offeror shall provide its SB Subcontracting Plan conforming to the requirements of FAR 19.7 and DFARS 219.7 as Annex 2, unless there is an already approved comprehensive SB Plan.” Would the Government clarify if a large business offeror which has an already approved comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plan should submit its plan as Annex 2 or if a large business offeror with an already approved comprehensive Plan should include a statement in the proposal that it has an approved Plan and not submit its approved Plan in Annex 2.

Answer: A large business offeror with an already approved comprehensive Small Business Subcontracting Plan should still submit their plan as Annex 2.

42. Question: Section L 2.0 Proposal Format indicates the electronic copy of proposal files should be compatible with MS 2010 or the latest Adobe Acrobat reader on CD-ROM. RFP Attachment P4, Past Performance Information Form is an Adobe Form. Please clarify, in Section L, if the offeror’s Attachment P4 response should be submitted in Word or PDF format. If in PDF format. If PDF format, please confirm that the P4 submission is excluded from the requirement for 1 in margins and 12 point Times New Roman font. If PDF format, does the government want the Form(s) combined into a single PDF file, or submitted as individual PFD files for each reference?

When printed, the P4 form fields truncate the information entered. Can the government provide a P4 form with expandable text fields so that the entire response prints?

3.0 Proposal Content and Volumes lists the Volume 2 page limit as 10 pages.

Please confirm that each completed P4 can exceed 2 pages (not to exceed 10 pages for the entire response).

Request that the Volume 2 Past Performance page limit be modified to include 1 page so that offeror’s have space to address other Past Performance requirements – the subcontractor letter(s) of commitment and RFP Attachment P5.

Answer: The offeror’s Attachment P4 response should be submitted in Word or PDF format. If in PDF format, the requirement for 1 inch margins and font comparable to 12 point Times New Roman are applicable. Additionally if using PDF format, a single PDF file is preferred however is not required.

Offerors may choose one of two options: They may either fill in the information in the applicable field of Attachment P4 - Past Performance Information Form, if the response is concise enough to fit within the limitations of the form. Or, Offerors may designate within the field "See Continuation Page" and then submit a second PDF or MS Word document up to one page in length for a total of 3 pages for an Offeror's Past Performance reference submission. Section L, Part A, paragraph 3.0 table has been updated accordingly.

43. Question: Page 121 states that subcontractors and team members may provide information regarding their indirect rates separately or included in the offeror’s submission. Would the government consider revising this requirement to only apply to subcontractors with cost type subcontracts?

Answer: Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.3(c) has been updated to provide clarification.

44. Question: The government has stated, “If the Offeror’s proposed employees are under a collective bargaining agreement, the Offeror shall provide a copy of the agreement.”

Would the government please clarify the existence of or anticipation of collective bargaining agreements associated with the award of this contract or any previously awarded contract associated with this solicitation?

If work performed under the contract includes employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement please provide the collective bargaining agreement.

Answer: Currently, the contract does not include employees covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement. If an Offeror proposes employees under a CBA, then the Offeror shall provide a copy of the CBA as required by Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.3.

45. Question: Section L Part B paragraph 3.5.2 Labor Hours states “The Government estimate is 1,012,800 hours for the entire work effort, inclusive of options,” which through the Option to Extend Services and Option to Extend the Term of Contracts clauses in Section I, could potentially include up to a 6 month extension. The total hours in Attachment P8 is also 1,012,800, but only accounts for Years 1 – 5 and does not appear to include hours for a possible contract extension. Will the government revise the language in Section L?

Answer: 52.217-8 and 52.217-9 are applicable at the task order level. The total LOE for all task orders, including any option exercise, will not be greater than the LOE estimate provided.

46. Question: Section L directs the offeror to base Danger Pay in Attachment 8 on a travel location in Kuwait. The Department of State website does not list Kuwait as an eligible location for danger pay. Would the government please clarify what offerors shall use as a basis of estimate for Danger Pay?

Answer: For the basis of estimate for Danger Pay Offerors shall use the Afghanistan location in lieu of Kuwait. Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.5.2 has been updated.

47. Question: Page 112 states that one container shall include “all Original Proposal volumes including the original/signed documents submitted as part of Volume 3 Cost/Price.” Does the government require signed original signature pages?

Answer: The Government requires signed original signature pages.

48. Question: When information is entered into Attachment P4 form field “Contract Effort Description” or “Demonstrated Systemic Improvement Information” that information overwrites information entered into field “Task/Delivery Order” when the form is saved. Several form fields truncate information (i.e. Offeror Name, Location of Work). Can the government provide a corrected version of the Attachment P4?

Answer: Offerors may choose one of two options: They may either fill in the information in the applicable field of Attachment P4 - Past Performance Information Form, if the response is concise enough to fit within the limitations of the form. Or, Offerors may designate within the field "See Continuation Page" and then submit a second PDF or MS Word document up to one page in length for a total of 3 pages for an Offeror's Past Performance reference submission. Section L, Part A, paragraph 3.0 table has been updated accordingly.

49. Question: Page 123 states that “Offerors are reminded that in accordance with FAR clause 52.222-43, proposals shall not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause.” However, FAR clause 52.222-43 is not listed in the Clauses Incorporated by Reference or in Full Text. Would the government please include FAR clause 52.222-43 in the list of Clauses Incorporated by Reference?

Answer: FAR Clause 52.222-43 has been incorporated by reference in Section I.

50. Question: Attachment P8 identifies four FTEs who will support the contract in Germany.

Are these FTEs eligible for Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) under the 1998 Supplementary Agreement and Exchange of Notes between U.S. and Germany and in accordance with Army in Europe Regulation 715-9, Contractor Personnel in Germany – Technical Expert, Troop Care, and Analytical Support Personnel?

If so, would the Government consider incorporating language in the contract that is consistent with the following guidance?

(1) DFAR: 225.370 Contracts requiring performance or delivery in a foreign country.

(a) If the acquisition requires the performance of services or delivery of supplies in an area outside the United States, follow the procedures at PGI 225.370(a).

(b) For work performed in Germany, eligibility for logistics support or base privileges of contractor employees is governed by U.S.-German bilateral agreements. Follow the procedures at Army in Europe Regulation 715–9, available at http://www.eur.army.mil/g1/content/CPD/docper/docperlgermany -Links.html under ‘‘AE Regs & Resources.’’ And

(2) Individual Logistics Support clause: Contractor will be afforded Individual Logistics Support in accordance with Army in Europe Regulation including the following benefits for contractor employees accredited TESA, ASSA, or TCSA:

· Commissary (includes rationed items)

· AAFES Facilities (Military Exchange) (includes rationed items)

· Armed Forces Recreation Facilities

· Class VI (alcoholic beverages, includes rationed items)

· Customs Exemptions

· Legal Assistance

· Local government transportation for official government business (non-tactical vehicle)

· Local Moral/Welfare Recreation Services

· Military Banking Facilities

· Military Postal Service

· Mortuary Service

· Officer or NCO/EM Clubs

· POV (privately-owned vehicle) license and registration

· Housing office (NOTE: Limited. These services are limited to translation assistance and an explanation of host-country rental laws and utility and telephone services.)

· Purchase of POL (petroleum and oil products)

· Transient Billets (NOTE: Transient billets may be authorized on a space-available basis after all other eligible personnel have been billeted.)

· Messing facilities at remote sites only (reimbursable)

· Army Continuing Education Services

· Credit Union Facilities

· Dependent Schools, on a space-available, tuition-paying basis (NOTE: When the contract authorizes dependent education on a tuition basis in DoDDS schools. See note at asterisk and DoDDS Europe web site below for details).

· Medical/Dental Services on a reimbursable basis; dental care, available only for emergency conditions, on a reimbursable basis.

· Pet/Firearms Registration and Control.

NATO Status of Forces Agreement Letter or Stamp.

Answer: Section C, PWS/SOW, paragraph 6.1.5 states, “Under this Contract, contractor employees, spouses and family members assigned overseas within the European Theater in Germany will be regulated by Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 600-700 dated 28 May 2009, or its replacement as superseded. Individual Logistics Support for Civilian Contractor Personnel will be provided in accordance with Chapter 7 of this regulation.” Army in Europe Regulation 600-700 includes reference to Army in Europe Regulation 715-9.

51. Question: The table of “locations where contractor may provide on-site support” lists 6 locations, including Camp Lejeune, NC. All these locations except Camp Lejeune, NC are included in the Attachment P8 with labor categories, FTEs, and hours for each of the 5 years of the contract. Will the Government add labor categories and hours for Camp Lejeune, NC to the Attachment P8?

Answer: Section J, Attachment P8 has been updated to include labor categories and hours for Camp Lejeune, NC.

52. Question: The table reflects Total FTEs of 3 for the Electrical Engineer, Senior. Attachment P8 only reflects 1 FTE at the Webster Field, MD location. The table reflects Total FTEs of 2 FTEs for the Logistician, Senior. Attachment P8 only reflects 1 FTE at the California, MD location. The table reflects Total FTEs of 1 FTE for the Manager/Operation Manager, Senior. Attachment P8 reflects 1 FTEs in Year 1, increasing by .5 FTE each year through Year 5, with 3 FTEs in in Year 5 at the California, MD location. Will the Government make revisions to either the 6.1.1.2 table or the Attachment P8?

Answer: Section C, PWS/SOW, paragraph 12.2 has been updated to reduce the total FTEs for Electrical Engineer, Senior at the Webster Field, MD location from 3 to 1 and Logistician, Senior at the California, MD location from 2 to 1. Section J, Attachment P8 has also been updated to remove the increases of FTEs each year for Manager/Operations Manager, Senior at the California, MD location.

53. Question: Sample Task response element (5) - Work Breakdown Structure and Integrated Master Schedule (WBS/IMS) - requires that the offeror “Provide a detailed schedule of events and briefly describe each activity with its inputs and outputs and the interrelationships and interdependencies among the activities”. The IMS alone will require a substantial portion of the 20-page Sample Task response limit, given the complexity of these requirements and the format and structure of a true IMS. This leaves very limited page count for addressing the remaining elements of the Sample Task. Will the Government allow the WBS/IMS to be submitting as an attachment to the Sample Task response?

Answer: The WBS/IMS will not be allowed as an attachment. However, the Government has increased the page limit for the sample task to 30 pages, and Section L, Part A, paragraph 3.0 has been updated accordingly.

54. Question: The Sample Task does not provide a timeframe (duration) for the ECP, from initiation of the requirements development to incorporation at all identified locations. The timeframe is an essential input for development of the IMS. Will the Government provide the timeframe (duration) for the ECP from initiation of the requirements development to incorporation at all identified locations?

Answer: Offerors should propose a schedule, inclusive of duration, for the completion of the sample task ECP. The sample task narrative should support the duration chosen by the Offerors.

55. Question: All Government and Contractor FTU locations include the labor category of General and Operations Manager, Journeyman except the Fort Walton Beach FTU. It is assumed that this labor category is the FTU manager at each site. Will the Government add the labor category of General and Operations Manager, Journeyman and hours to the Fort Walton Beach FTU location?

Answer: All labor categories have been included for all Government and Contractor FTU locations. Therefore, adding the labor category of General and Operations Manager, Journeyman and hours to the Fort Walton Beach FTU location is not applicable.

56. Question: The government provided estimate for ODCs in Section L Part B Paragraph 3.5.1 only represents unburdened amounts for Travel and Material as indicated by the column headers. Would the government clarify if ODCs not classified as Travel or Material (such as DBA, visas, etc.) are captured in either column? If so, will the government update the table headers in 3.5.1? If ODC costs separate from Travel and Materials are not included in either column, will the government provide an updated table with values to include ODCs?

Answer: The travel ceiling is inclusive of the additional costs required for overseas travel.

57. Question: The RFP states that “…graphs shall be presented in no smaller than 10 point font….Graphic resolution, including such data as tables or charts, should be consistent with the purpose of the data presented.” Please confirm that offerors can use 10 point Times New Roman font in tables and graphics. This question was initially submitted in response to the draft RFP, however was not clarified in the final RFP.

Answer: Offerors shall present graphs in no smaller than 10 point, Times New Roman font, however a table is not considered to be a graph and therefore tables shall be presented in 12 point font.

58. Question: Page 31 Technical disciplines states that, “technical discipline” shall mean a degree in the field of Computer Science, Computer Technology, Information Systems Management, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Technology. Would the government consider “Civil Engineering” to be an acceptable degree under the Technical disciplines category in that Civil Engineering has significant parallels to Engineering Technology in fundamental functions of these two disciplines?

Answer: Civil Engineering, as a discipline, differs significantly from the engineering fields specified for this effort and is not an acceptable/suitable substitution.

59. Question: Will the costs associated with transporting government property from an existing FTU under the current contract to establish a new FTU under the new contract be covered under the current contract by FAR clause 52.245-1, Government Property, or will those costs be reimbursable under the ODC CLIN in the new contract?

Answer: The cost for transfer of the material from existing to new FTUs on a new contract should be addressed in a transition plan and would be a direct charge to the government on a new contract.

AMENDMENT 0005 Changes:

The changes are noted within the Questions & Answers below. In addition to the questions and answers below, responses questions 9, 25, and 32 have been provided.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS (AS OF 13 DECEMBER 2017):

60. Question: Engineering Technician, Engineering Technician I, and Engineering Technician II appear to be unchanged in attachment P8 compared to the version of Attachment P8 released in Amendment 2, but the responses to Questions 5 and 22 state that they were updated. Will the government update Attachment P8?

Answer: Section J, Attachment P8 has been updated accordingly.

61. Question: Would the Government confirm that the intent of the response to Question 12 was only to direct the offeror to use the Department of Defense (DoD) allowances versus Department of State, and does not address location since the location was updated through a response to Question 46?

Answer: The intent of the response to Question 12 was only to direct the offeror to use the Department of Defense (DoD) allowances instead of Department of State. This does not address location.

62. Question: The response to Question 46 states that offerors are to use Afghanistan in lieu of Kuwait for the basis of Danger Pay and that Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.5.2 has been updated. Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.5.2 appears to still reference Kuwait. Will the Government update?

Answer: Section L, Part B, paragraph 3.5.2 has been updated accordingly.

63. Question: Positions for which Danger Pay is associated with appear to be unchanged in Attachment P8 compared to the version of Attachment P8 released in Amendment 2, but the response to Question 13 states that they were updated. Will the government update Attachment P8?

Answer: The Government has updated the response to Question 13.

64. Question: Instruction #5 in Attachment P6 Cost Summary Format state “The worksheets of the workbook should all be formatted for printing on letter-size paper, without requiring "adjustments." It may be formatted for either landscape or portrait. DO NOT FORMAT FOR LEGAL SIZE PAPER.” Will the government update the instruction?

Answer: Section J, Attachment P6, Instruction #5 has been updated.

65. Question: The response to Question 21 states “the following locations will be government site: Webster Field, MD; Fort Walton Beach, FL; Homestead, FL; Fort Carson, CO; Fort Campbell, KY; Fort Lewis, WA; and Germany. All other locations will be contractor site.” This conflicts with tables in Section C paragraphs 6.1.1.1 and 6.1.1.2 which identifies Ft Walton Beach, FL as Contractor site, Fort Bliss, TX as Government site, and Camp Lejeune, NC as Government site. Will the government clarify which is true?

Answer: The Government has updated the response to Question 21.

66. Question: Amendment 4, Question 54 requested that the Government provide the required timeframe for the Sample Task ECP scenario from initiation of requirements development to incorporation of the ECP at all locations. The response states that “The PoP provided includes all activities required to complete the project”. Will the Government clarify if the term “PoP” refers to the awarded contract PoP of the 60 month ordering period, or “the typical cycle for an SCMS project [of] 6 to 24 months?

Answer: The Government has updated the response to Question 54.

AMENDMENT 0006 Changes:

A response to question 43 has been provided, and the corresponding change has been made in Section L, Part B, Paragraph 3.3(c). No other changes have been made.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

B-1 COMPOSITE RATES

B-1 COMPOSITE RATES

This language is designed for use in conjunction with H-2 Issuance of Orders Using Streamlined Procedures NAVAIR 5252.216-9540 (Variation) (May 2017). For purposes of estimating and establishing a labor cost ceiling for each task order, the following composite rates will be used by multiplying the composite rate for the labor category by the estimated hours for each labor category. These rates are estimates, and invoicing will be based on actual costs incurred. Ceiling for ODCs will be priced in accordance with the Government Estimate. Orders crossing multiple years will be estimated by the Government using the composite rates for each year in proportion to the period of performance of the order.

General and Operations Manager, Junior

General and Operations Manager, Journeyman*

Manager/Operations Manager, Senior*

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers, Journeyman

Logistician, Junior

Logistician, Journeyman

Logistician, Senior*

Computer Network Support Specialist, Junior

Computer Network Support Specialist, Journeyman

Electrical Engineer, Junior

Electrical Engineer, Journeyman

Electrical Engineer, Senior*

Program/Project Analyst, Junior

Program/Project Analyst, Journeyman

Computer Hardware Engineer, Junior

Computer Hardware Engineer, Journeyman

Computer Systems Analyst, Junior

Computer Systems Analyst, Journeyman

Computer and Information Research Scientist, Junior

Computer Network Architects, Junior

Computer Network Architects, Journeyman

Drafter/CAD Operator I, SCA

Drafter/CAD Operator II, SCA

Electronics Technician I, SCA

Electronics Technician II, SCA

Electronics Technician III, SCA

Engineering Technician I, SCA

Engineering Technician II, SCA

Engineering Technician III, SCA

Secretary II, SCA

Material Coordinator, SCA

Video Teleconference Technician, SCA

Technical Writer I, SCA

Technical Writer II, SCA

Technical Instructor, SCA

Technical Instructor/Course Developer, SCA

Warehouse Specialist (Warehouse Worker), SCA

Word Processor II, SCA

Word Processor III, SCA

Telecommunications Mechanic, SCA

*Indicates Key Personnel (1 Person) **Dates to be adjusted at contract award

B-2 NOT SEPARATELY PRICED CLIN

CLINs 0002-0005 and 0008-0011 are Not Separately Priced on the base IDIQ contract. These CLINs will be separately priced on the individual task orders dependent upon the types of funding that will be applied on the task order.

Lot

CPFF Labor Ceiling for CLINs 0002-0005

CPFF

Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) Labor Ceiling for CLINs 0002-0005 in accordance with Performance Work Statement (PWS)/Statement of Work (SOW) Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1300550641

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

O&M Funding - CPFF Tasking

CPFF Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Funding in support of PWS/SOW Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0001

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

Procurement Funding - CPFF Tasking

CPFF Procurement Funding in support of PWS/SOW Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0001

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

Working Capital Fund (WCF)-CPFF Tasking

CPFF WCF Funding in support of PWS/SOW Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0001

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

Non-DoD Funding - CPFF Tasking

CPFF Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Funding in support of PWS/SOW Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0001.

ESTIMATED COST

FIXED FEE

TOTAL EST COST + FEE

NSP

Data in support of CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003, 0004, 0005, 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010 & 0011

Lot

ODC Ceiling - CLINs 0008-0011

COST

Other Direct Costs (ODC) in support of CLIN 0001 in accordance with PWS/SOW Paragraphs 3.1 to 3.3.

ESTIMATED COST

Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Funding

O&M Funding - ODCs. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0007.

ESTIMATED COST

Procurement Funding

Procurement Funding - ODCs. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0007.

ESTIMATED COST

Working Capital Fund (WCF) Funding

WCF Funding - ODCs. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0007.

ESTIMATED COST

Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Funding

Non-DoD Funding - ODCs. Not Separately Priced from CLIN 0007.

ESTIMATED COST

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