Q&A #1 REVISION for Task Order FOSR - 31 Jan 2020.pdf

NAVAIR KRACEn MAC

USMC F/A-18 FOSR Questions and Answers #1 REVISION Posted 31 Jan 2020

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1 Attachment F3 Sheet T-2 Contract

Summary

If an offeror has corporate experience performed as a JV Team Member, how should that experience be represented, given the only choices are PRIME or SUB?

Corporate Experience that was performed by a JV that the Offeror was a

Member of would not count as Corporate Experience for that Offeror. It would only count as experience if the JV was the Offeror.

Please note that only Prime contractor experience will meet the requirements of FOSR paragraph 4.1. Table T-2 in Attachment (F3) will be revised to show "work performed as Prime" in Amendment 0003.

2 Attachment F4 ID # 13 Experience

The Experience requirement for TO-0001 differs from the Experience requirement for the ID/IQ in that TO-

0001 requires experience as a Prime Contractor only and the ID/IQ allows experience as both a

Subcontractor and a Prime Contractor. Will the Government accept Subcontractor experience in addition to

Prime Contractor experience for TO-0001?

No; the Task Order 0001 Corporate Experience requirements remain unchanged.

3 Attachment F6 Summary Sheet Seems to be a calculation error. When inserting regular hours for years the accumulate in the Overtime column in summary tab

The formulas in the Summary tab in Attachment F6 were updated via

Amendment 0002.

4 Attachment F6 Summary Sheet Can Government please ensure that the summary page to the Staffing Plan is populating as intended?

The formulas in the Summary tab in Attachment F6 were updated via

Amendment 0002.

5 Attachment F6 Summary Sheet The formulas for "Total Hours" (Columns B, C & D) are incorrect and incomplete. Will the Gov't be reissuing a new "Attachment F6.xlxs" before the solicitation due date?

The formulas in the Summary tab in Attachment F6 were updated via

Amendment 0002.

6 Attachment F6 Summary Sheet The Summary tab is not carrying over the Regular Hours, Overtime Hours and FTE's correctly The formulas in the Summary tab in Attachment F6 were updated via

Amendment 0002.

7 Attachment F6 Instructions -

Column B/C

Is the intent to have one position per person OR based on number of persons for position. (ex. QAR position has two people) one line with "2" in column b OR two lines identifying QAR with only "1" ?

As detailed on the Instructions tab for Attachment F6, Column A should identify a position title for each person/head. There should be 1 individual identified per row.

8 Attachment F7 Offeror Letter

"Contract #" line

Please clarify what contract would go there? If a past performance, would one letter have to be for each past performance provided

A revised Attachment F7 was provided via Amendment 0002 to remove the

"Contract #" line.

9 Attachment F7 I Prime Contractor, "Contract #"

In attachment (F7) reference is made to a "Contract #". Is this an anticipated Contract # resulting from a

KRACEn award? Is it the USG intention to make a KRACEn award with corresponding contract number prior to the TO-0001 due date and that the successful Offeror is to then place that contract number on

Attachment (F7)?

A revised Attachment F7 was provided via Amendment 0002 to remove the

"Contract #" line.

10 Attachment F8 Entire document The references in each section link back to the FPSR, 4.5.2 Price Matrix instead of 4.5.1 Price Narrative. Is this correct?

The Attachment F8 paragraph references should identify Section(s) in 4.5.1 from the L-4 FOSR. A revised Attachment was provided via Amendment

0002.

11 Attachment F8 a, b, c and d Should references to FOSR Section 4.5.2 in fact be to Section 4.5.1?

The Attachment F8 paragraph references should identify Section(s) in 4.5.1 from the L-4 FOSR. A revised Attachment was provided via Amendment

0002.

Revisions made to USMC F/A-18 FOSR Questions and Answers #1 posted on 30 January 2020 are shown in bold red font.

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12 Attachment F9

Instructions

Worksheet

Para 2

Is there additional information required in Column H?

The Attachment F9 Instructions tab has been updated to change Column H to say Column G via Amendment 0003.

13 Attachment F9 All

Please confirm that the contract is not required to provide a separate spreadsheet that shows the price development to the annual FFP amount? The price matrix appears to only require the monthly unit price with no price development. Please confirm.

Attachment F9 only requires an Offeror to input a Monthly Unit Price.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

All Is there an incumbent contractor for this effort, and if so who is it?

The incumbent contractor is Skyquest Aviation, LLC (CAGE Code 7J8Q1) of Glendale, AZ.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

All Who is the current incumbent on this effort?

The incumbent contractor is Skyquest Aviation, LLC (CAGE Code 7J8Q1) of Glendale, AZ.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

All How long has this requirement been an on-going contracting effort? This effort has been a contracted effort since June 2016.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

2.2, Task Order

Type

Background: The subject FOSR for USMC F/A-18 Maintenance Augmentation Support for MAG-31 at

MCAS Beaufort has historically been procured by MCI East as a SDVOSB set-aside under NAICS 488190.

Specifically, Contract Award - M6700116P0008 went to SkyQuest Aviation LLC; and Contract Award

M6700119P0006 went to SkyQuest Aviation LLC. Neither “Aircraft Manufacturing” nor “Depot Level

Repair” are included in the previous MCI East Statements of Work or this KRACEn FOSR. Considering

NAVAIR has the CMMARS contract vehicle specifically for NAICS 488190, the question begs why

NAVAIR would propose to change the historical NAICS for this effort where the preponderance of work performed is accurately covered by the 488190 NAICS. Additionally, NAVAIR previously announced that

NAICS 488190 efforts would be solicited under the KRACEn Multi-Awards Contract vehicle, once market research was conducted. Question: Would the Government consider changing the Small Business set-aside

NAICS assigned to this FOSR from 336411 to 488190 considering the historical precedence established for this effort and the fact that the Scope of Work does not include “Aircraft Manufacturing” or “Depot Level

Repair”?

NAICS 336411 is appropriate to identify the predominance of the work under the KRACEn MAC requirement based on extensive market research.

As the Task Order 0001 scope falls within the KRACEn MAC scope, NAICS 336411 will remain in effect for the Task Order.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

3.4 e)

If all response documents are to be submitted in their original file extension (.docx, .xlsx, etc.) as well as a searchable Adobe (.pdf) format, volumes, such as Volume 2, will have to contain a docx file (Attachment F5 and a .xlsx file, (Attachment F6) and a searchable pdf file, with a Table of Contents (TOC) as instructed in

FOSR 3.4, how is the contractor supposed to create a TOC for the volume if it contains different format files?

Offerors should create the TOC based on the .pdf version of the files.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

3.5, Response

Format Table

The Response Format Table includes an OCI section. Is this intended for an actual response whether applicable or not?

As identified in the Attachment L-4 FOSR para 3.5 Response Table, the

OCI Representation is "Limited to NAVAIR Clause 5252.209-9511" as shown in Section K of the Draft Task Order. As stated in the clause, offerors must check whether a conflict of interest exists or not.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

4.1, Volume 1

Corporate

Experience; a) 1

Would the government consider changing the requirement to "The Offeror is currently performing as the

Prime contractor, or where the period of performance end date of the referenced contract was within three

(3) years from the FOSR release date?"

No; the experience requirements in the Attachment L-4 FOSR para 4.1 remains unchanged.

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Attachment L-4

FOSR

4.1 a) 4

Will the government consider demonstrated experience in the maintenance and/or modification activities on manned aircraft/air-vehicles other than "fixed-wing"?

No; the demonstrated fixed wing experience remains unchanged.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

4.1.2f

In the referenced paragraph, three cases are provided to describe valid contract references. Not included is the case where the Offeror has relevant corporate experience as a JV Team Member on a current contract. In this case, the Contractor with CAGE Code/DUNS identified on the contract reference is that of the JV and differs from that of the Offeror. Will the Government stipulate that a contract reference will be evaluated if the Offeror can provide written documentation demonstating that it was a Joint Venture Partner of the JV entity whose CAGE Code/DUNS is identified on the contract reference?

No; only experience that meets the requirements of FOSR Section 4.1.2(f) is allowed to demonstrate Corporate Experience.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

4.2 a) 1.

Section 3.4 Number 2 states, " CAUTION : A response submission that fails to separate price information from Volume 1, Volume 2, and Annex A information will not be evaluated or considered for award."

However, Section 4.2 Number 1 states, "the Offeror shall provide the following: 1. A complete copy of the contractually executed final version(s) of the substantiating documents (drafts are not acceptable) including the Sections A, B and C (including Attached Statement(s) of Work (SOWs)..." Question: If

Annex A requires Section B (pricing information) of supported contracts per section 4.2, yet subsequently cautions us to separate pricing from this volume per section 3.4, how are we to comply? Are we to redact the price information on section B in the Annex A?

The caution statement pertains to price information associated with the offeror's response for the task order requirement at hand (i.e. Volume 3 &

Volume 4 information), and is not referring to price information associated with any contract reference documents.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

4.3.1

The general instructions 3.4b state "Offerors should use letter-sized (8-1/2 X 11”) pages, single-spaced, with at least one-quarter inch (0.25”) margins." However, 4.3.1 states, Offeror shall provide the following information using Attachment (F5). No other format will be considered." Attachment F5 margins header and footer far exceed the minimum dimensions; thus, reducing the space for our response. Question: Can we remove the header/footer and increase the side margins to create ample room for responses, or must we keep the table format and header/foot as is?

Offerors may manipulate the size of the margins provided they comply with all requirements of Attachment L-4 FOSR para. 3.4 b) and c); however, Offerors should not delete the headers and footers entirely.

Attachment L-4

FOSR

6.0 Evaluation

Factors for Award

6.1.b.3

Given the relative importance of the confidence rating for Program Execution, what is the USG objective criteria for determining the confidence rating.

The subjective evaluation for Program Execution will be conducted in accordance with Section 6.3 of the FOSR. The Government will assign the appropriate confidence rating in accordance with the definitions provided in

Section 7.2 of the FOSR.

KRACEn RFP

Amend 0001 G.2.a Please verify whether or not a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will apply to this Task Order?

There is no Collective Bargaining Agreement associated with the Task

Order 0001 requirement.

KRACEn RFP

Amend 0001 G.3

If there is an incumbent contractor for this Task Order, and if the successor contractor will be required to continue current employee wages and fringe benefits, consistent with the Service Contract Act and FAR

52.222-41, will estimated carry-over wage & fringe benefit data be provided to bidders for pricing purposes?

The incumbent contractor is Skyquest Aviation, LLC (CAGE Code 7J8Q1) of Glendale, AZ. The successful offeror must comply with the requirements of the Service Contract Act and FAR Clause 52.222-41. There are no

Collective Bargaining Agreements for this requirement.

Task Order

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General The PWS does not address “Travel” Question: Will the Government specify whether Travel is involved? There is no Travel requirement for Task Order 0001.

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PWS

2.0

"The purpose of this non-personal services task order is to provide Aircraft Maintenance Services (AMS) to perform organizational level (O-Level) inspection and maintenance on the F/A- 18 aircraft of MAG-31 and on other aircraft as assigned to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadrons (MALS)-31." Question: What is meant by “other aircraft Assigned to MALS-31”?

"and on other aircraft" will be removed from PWS para 2.0 via Amendment

0003.

Task Order

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2.0

Because the contractor is required to support the MAG/MALS and respective squadrons aboard MCAS

Beaufort, will the USG be providing transportation vehicles for personnel and equipment? If not, is the contractor required to provide vehicles?

Government common support equipment may be provided to perform job functions if required. No Government transportation vehicles will be provided to the contractor.

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3.0

PWS para 3.0 “APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS” does not reference NAVAIRINST 3710.1 Contractor’s

Flight and Ground Operations. Question: Will this contract be subject to the NAVAIRINST 3710.1 if so, will the Government include it in the Applicable Documents section?

The Task Order will be subject to the NAVAIRINST 3710.1, which will be added to the PWS para 3.0 Applicable Documents section via Amendment

0003.

Task Order

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PWS

4.1 & 5.4

PWS paragraphs 4.1 Government Responsibilities and 5.4 “Quality Control Program” appear to be in conflict. Para 4.1 states “The Government will be responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) and Collateral

Duty Inspections (CDI) of all work accomplished by any member of the Contractor team. Final responsibility for ALL completed work remains with the USMC” while para 5.4 states “The contractor shall implement and maintain a QA program using best commercial practices.” Question 1: Will the Government specify whether the Contractor will augment an existing Quality Assurance Division or will establish its own

Quality Assurance Work Center? Question 2: Additionally, will the Government specify if the Contract is responsible for any QA Managed/Monitored Programs IAW the NAMP, and if so, specify what programs?

Q1. The contractor will be responsible for establishing it's own QA work center.

Q2. Yes, the contractor will be responsible to manage/monitor it's programs

IAW the NAMP, the list of programs is provided IAW NAVAIRINST

3710.1G chapter 5

Task Order

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4.1.b

"… and access to computers as necessary to include Navy/Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) accounts."

Questions: With the number of labor-hours stipulated and OOMA access requirements, can the USG define

“Access to computers”? And, are any of the computers assigned to the contractor?

The computers are not assigned to the contractor, they are assigned to the work spaces the contractor is provided. The contractor will be required to meet the requirements to be granted a CAC, which will enable them the ability to log on to the computers. All work logged in OOMA and several other required websites will require a CAC for access.

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4.1 & 6.1 Will the government be providing fall protection equipment that is compliant by OSHA 1910 standards?

The Government will provide fall protection equipment that is compliant per OSHA 1910.28 standards. PWS para 4.1. will be revised via

Amendment 0003.

Task Order

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PWS

4.1 & 6.1(b) Will the government be providing other PPE required such as respirators, goggles, crainals, coveralls, etc.?

The Government will provide all PPE in accordance with local base procedures and local safety requirements and policies, WITH THE

EXCEPTION OF safety boots and uniform attire. PWS para 4.1. has been added via Amendment 0003.

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4.7 PWS para 4.7 “Transition Phase-In” does not address any period of time for Transition.

Question: Will the Government specify the amount of time (days) afforded for the Transition Phase-In?

The successful offeror may begin transition activities any time after task order award. Please see FOSR Section 3.1 para i) for additional information regarding the transition period.

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5.1.1

PWS para 5.1.1. “Technical Requirements” includes corrosion prevention/treatment, fuel cell maintenance;

however, page 14 NOTES and para 6.0 “SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS” does not include contractor requirement to provide a qualified Aircraft Painter, respirators, or perform fuel cell Confined Space Entrant responsibilities.

Question: Will the Government clarify if a qualified Aircraft Painter, respirators, and fuel cell Confined

Space Entrant responsibilities will be required by the contractor?

An aircraft painter and aircraft painting are not required for this effort.

Respirators are provided by the Government. Fuel cell maintenance responsibilities are included in O-level maintenance and are included in

PWS para 5.1.1.

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5.1.1 "... fuel cell maintenance": To accurately cost out the service requested, we must have additional information: Question: How many Entry authorities needed?

The contractor shall ensure they have enough Entry Authorities required to perform Fuel Cell maintenance on each shift.

The Government will require a minimum of four (4) Entry Authorities between the Flight Line QAR and CDQAR positions.

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5.1.1 Will fuel cell maintenance take place at multiple locations?

Fuel cell maintenance will be performed in various spaces, such as the flight line and within squadron spaces, aboard MCAS Beaufort.

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5.1.1 Can the contractor be required to perform multiple/ simultaneous fuel cell maintenance tasks? Yes.

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PWS

5.1.1 How many Safety observers are required?

The contractor will ensure they have enough safety observers to perform fuel cell maintenance on each shift.

The government will require a minimum of 75 % of all workers within the Airframes, Avionics, Seat Shop, Ordnance, Power Line and QA work centers to be qualified as Safety Observers. This will be added in

Amendment 0003.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.1 How many fire guards are required ? IAW the NAMP, one fire guard each is required when turning an aircraft.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.1 Will MAG/MALS-31 QA be managing the program?

No, the contractor shall be responsible for managing/monitoring its own program.

Task Order

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5.1.1 Who is responsible for procuring the required PPE, testing and purge equipment for fuel cell maintenance?

The Government will provide the PPE, testing, and purge equipment for fuel cell maintenance.

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5.1.1 Who is responsible for calibration of the fuel cell maintenance equipment? The Government is responsible for calibration of the fuel cell equipment.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.1 Who is responsible for conducting respirator physicals? The contractor is responsible for conducting respirator physicals.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.1 Who is responsible for conducting respirator fit tests? The Government is responsible for conducting Respirator Fit Tests.

Task Order

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5.1.1

The Contractor shall perform... fuel cell maintenance..." All work performed shall be in accordance with the

NAMP and existing local processes and procedures. All maintenance/inspections performed by the contractor shall be documented on MAF/WO. The NAMP does not detail Fuel Cell Maintenance; thus will the contractor be required to perform fuel cell maintenance per IETMS and the guidelines set by the NA 01-

1A-35?

Yes. Please see NAMP COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2C dated 15 Jan

2017 Fuel Cell Maintenance as listed in APPENDIX C (Directives and

Publications).

Task Order

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5.1.2 Who will be initially qualifying the employees? This question is unclear. Please clarify.

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PWS

5.1.2 & 6.4.a

The PWS requires "100% staffing, regardless of leave and sick leave." If this applies at all times, for all shifts, a responsible contractor may elect to hire greater than 100% of the minimum team complement in most specialties. This will affect pricing of the 0X01 CLINs. Will this be taken into account when evaluating for price reasonableness?

The Government will conduct Price Reasonableness IAW FAR Part 15.4.

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5.1.3

The contractor shall provide a personnel complement that includes an adequate mixture of ..." When comparing the personnel listed in para/table 5.1.6, we noticed that Ordnance personnel are not mentioned.

Question: Should Ordnance be included in para 5.1.3, or is Table 5.1.6 in error?

"Ordnance personnel" will be added to the PWS in Amendment 0003.

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5.1.5

PWS para 5.1.5, subparagraphs (h) and (k), both refer to Contractor Program management responsibilities;

however, the PWS does not specify what NAMP/NAMPSOP programs for which the Contractor is directly responsible Question: Will the Government specify which NAMP/NAMPSOP programs the Contactor will be required to manage?

See chapter 5 in the NAVAIRINST 3710.1G for a list of the programs the contractor will be required to manage.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.5

We believe para 5.1.5a and 5.1.5c present a conflict of interest whereas a person performing the duties of a site manager (tasking personnel) should not be (performing) on equipment tasks. Question: Are the requirements listed in 5.1.5c a prerequisite to the site manager's function/role, or is the USG requiring the site manager to perform hands on equipment tasks?

Para 5.1.5c will be removed via Amendment 0003. Experience required for the position is listed in the PWS table and the other sub-paragraphs of 5.1.5.

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5.1.5 k

"Assign qualified employees to hold program manager and collateral duty positions that sustain maintenance programs outlined by the NAMP and OPNAV 4790."

Question: Can the USG please clarify what programs and/or collateral duties are required? The Scope and

Objective paragraph states the contractor is to perform O-level inspections and maintenance.

Please see Chapter 5 of NAVAIRINST 3710.1G.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6

According to the USG's minimum labor mix, the Fuel Cell Maintenance requirement will draw from/limit the amount of maintenance that can be accomplished with only 1 CDQAR per shift. Question: Will maintenance efforts be adjusted based on availability of CDQARs due to Fuel Cell Maintenance requirements or will the USG permit adding/adjusting addition CDQARs?

Maintenance efforts will be adjusted as priorities will dictate the maintenance efforts in conjunction with the quals available to perform the tasks. Multi-system QARs can assist with performing Fuel Cell

Maintenance if required.

Qualifications will be adjusted to account for the incorporation of the fuel cell requirements in Amendment 0003.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6 The occupation code of 13-1082 is shown on the BLS site, but there is no salary data available. Should there be?

No. The SOC labor categories listed in the Task Order 0001 PWS Para

5.1.6 chart do not have a respective Area Wage Determination labor category as they do not fall under the Service Contract Act.

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PWS

5.1.6 The title of A/C Mechanic Helper is listed twice listing the mininum number of FTEs. Why is it listed twice, is this correct?

It is correct. Amendment 0002 added further detail to the two "A/C

Mechanic Helper" labor category rows to identify one as "Airframe" and one as "Flightline".

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6 Should the contractor understand that the Occupation Codes with “SOC” should be considered Exempt labor categories, which would not have a respective AWD labor category?

Correct, the SOC labor categories listed in the Task Order 0001 PWS Para

5.1.6 chart do not have a respective Area Wage Determination labor category. Amendment 0002 revised the PWS para 5.1.6 chart to show a column heading of "SCA/SOC Category".

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6

Please confirm that the Maintenance Controller position is equivalent to the AWD category Production

Control Clerk. Our experience with this labor category is that the equivalent AWD category is as high as

Aircraft Mechanic III.

The Maintenance Controller labor category is equivalent to SCA Category

A/C Mechanic III, SCA/23023. This revision was made in the PWS para

5.1.6 chart via Amendment 0002.

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PWS

5.1.6

1. Wrt PWS paragraph 5.1.6 Government Labor Mixture Table, the Maintenance Controller is listed as

SCA Occupation Code 01270. Other Aircraft O-Level Maintenance contracts use SCA Occupation Code

23023 (Aircraft Mechanic III) for this position which requires a minimum of 8 years of experience, completion of CNATTU CNATT course C-555-0053 Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management for

Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity and F/A-18 Safe-For-Flight qualification.

Question: Will the Government change the Maintenance Controller SCA Occupation Code to 23023

(Aircraft Mechanic III) to conform to other aircraft O-Level maintenance contracts or provide the rationale how this position at MCAS Beaufort is different?

The Maintenance Controller labor category is equivalent to SCA Category

A/C Mechanic III, SCA/23023. This revision was made in the PWS para

5.1.6 chart via Amendment 0002.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6

The government identifies the Technical Directive Coordinator and the Class Desk Liaison Officer as a

SOC/13-1081, and the Maintenance Material Control Officer as a SOC/13-1082.

Question: Would the government consider assigning these positions a DOL Occupation Code so that all interested contractors bid the same positions?

SOC codes are standard positions as defined by the Department of Labor on the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. The appropriate SOC codes are outlined in the Task Order PWS.

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PWS

5.1.6

2. Wrt PWS paragraph 5.1.6 Government Labor Mixture Table, the Technical Directive Coordinator is listed as (Exempt) SOC / 13-1081. IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (NAMP), NAMPSOP 10.10, this position requires T/M/S (F/A-18) Safe-For-Flight qualification and the completion of CNATTU CNATT courses: C-555-0059 Configuration Management for Organizational Activities and C-555-0053 Naval

Aviation Maintenance Control Management for Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity. This position is similar in all respects to the Maintenance Controller position with the added requirement of the

CNATTU CNATT courses: C-555-0059 Configuration Management.

Question: Will the Government change the Technical Directive Coordinator to 23023 (Aircraft Mechanic III) or provide the rationale how this position at MCAS Beaufort is different?

No, the SOC designator for the Technical Directive Coordinator is appropriate for the type of work that will be performed by this category.

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PWS

5.1.6

3. Wrt PWS paragraph 5.1.6 Government Labor Mixture Table, the Class Desk Liaison Officer is listed as

(Exempt) SOC / 13-1081. Per requirements stated for this position, in Note 3, this position requires familiarity with TD coordination, NALCOMIS and message traffic functions which is similar to the

Technical Directive Coordinator position.

Question: Will the Government change the Class Desk Liaison Officer to 23023 (Aircraft Mechanic III)?

No, the SOC designator for the Class Desk Liaison is appropriate for the type of work that will be performed by this category.

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5.1.6 and 5.1.3 and

5.2.2

4. Wrt PWS paragraph 5.1.6 Government Labor Mixture Table, the Aircraft Mechanic Helper is listed as

SCA Occupation Code 23040. PWS paragraph 5.1.3 specifically states “5.1.3. The contractor shall provide a personnel complement that includes an adequate mixture of the following labor and administrative categories; airframe mechanics, flight-line/powerline mechanics, electrical/avionics mechanics, maintenance administrators (Organizational/ Intermediate), Maintenance Material Control Officer, Class Desk Liaison

Officer, Maintenance Controllers, Multi Systems Quality Assurance Representatives, and ejection seat/environmental control system technicians.” There is no mention of “Aircraft Helper” labor category.

Additionally, PWS paragraph 5.2.2 states “The Contractor team members shall be qualified to examine, inspect, investigate, repair, and provide recommendations to the local Maintenance Control and/or government agency as required. Contractor personnel will be highly qualified and technically competent in their assigned skill category, meeting the minimum qualifications identified in paragraphs 5.1.8 and 5.2.7.”

Aircraft Mechanic Helpers are not experienced or qualified to perform these functions. The PWS does not specify exactly what duties and responsibilities are expected of the Aircraft Mechanic Helper position. The terminology used in the PWS is in conflict with SCA Occupation definitions provided in the SCA

Occupational Directory (Fifth Edition), specifically, the Government states the requirement as a Basic

Worker but identifies the Labor Category as a “Helper”. Provided are the definitions out of the SCA

Occupational Directory for both Labor categories.

Question: Would the Government specify the specific duties expected of the Airframes Mechanic Helper

SCA Labor position to ensure each Offeror bids the correct SCA Labor category or will the Government change the Airframes Mechanic Helper from (23040) to 23021 (Aircraft Mechanic I) to conform to other similar Avionics and Electrician “Basic Labor” categories or provide the rationale how this position is different?

A change will be made via Amendment 0003 to the PWS Para. 5.1.6, SCA/SOC Category column to read "Aircraft Mechanic I" and the

Occupation Code column will change to 23021.

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Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6

5. Wrt PWS paragraph 5.1.6 Government Labor Mixture Table, the Flight Line Mechanic Helper is listed as SCA Occupation Code 23040 (Aircraft Mechanic Helper) vice an Aircraft Mechanic I (23021) or Aircraft

Worker (23080). Similar to question 4 (above), the PWS does not specify exactly what duties and responsibilities are expected of this position. The terminology used in the PWS is in conflict with SCA

Occupation definitions provided in the SCA Occupational Directory (Fifth Edition), specifically, the

Government states the requirement as a Basic Worker but identifies the Labor Category as a “Helper”.

Question: Would the Government specify the specific duties expected of the Flight Line Mechanic Helper

SCA Labor position to ensure each Offeror bids the correct SCA Labor category or will the Government change the Flight Line Mechanic Helper from (23040) to 23021 (Aircraft Mechanic I) to conform to other similar Avionics and Electrician “Basic Labor” categories or provide the rationale how this position is different?

A change will be made via Amendment 0003 to the PWS Para. 5.1.6, SCA/SOC Category column to read "Aircraft Mechanic I" and the

Occupation Code column will change to 23021.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6

6. Wrt PWS paragraph 5.1.6 Government Labor Mixture Table, Maintenance Admin Specialist / Data

Analyst Organizational Level is listed as SCA Occupation Code 23019 (Aircraft Logs and Records

Technician). The Data Analyst is a much higher skill level than a SCA 23019 (Logs and Records Clerk)

IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (NAMP) and the SCA Wage Determination does not address this

Labor category.

Question: As there is a significant distinction between a Logs & Records Clerk and a Data Analyst, will the

Government clarify which specific Labor category is required or change the Maintenance Admin Specialist /

Data Analyst to exempt SOC/ 13-1111 or provide the rationale how this position at MCAS Beaufort is different?

The Government is not requiring a Logs and Records Clerk. An experienced Maintenance Admin Specialist/Data Analyst Organizational

Level IAW SCA 23019 is required.

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5.1.6

7. Wrt PWS paragraph 5.1.6 Government Labor Mixture Table, Maintenance Admin Specialist / Data

Analyst Intermediate Level is listed as SCA Occupation Code 23019 (Aircraft Logs and Records

Technician). The Data Analyst is a much higher skill level than a SCA 23019 (Logs and Records Clerk)

IAW COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2 (NAMP) and the SCA Wage Determination does not address this

Labor category.

Question: As there is a significant distinction between a Logs & Records Clerk and a Data Analyst, will the

Government clarify which specific Labor category is required or change the Maintenance Admin Specialist /

Data Analyst to exempt SOC/ 13-1111 or provide the rationale how this position at MCAS Beaufort is different?

The Government is not requiring a Logs and Records Clerk. An experienced Maintenance Admin Specialist/Data Analyst Intermediate

Level IAW SCA 23019 is required.

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5.1.6

The Government has assigned Business and Financial Operation Occupations codes (SOC 13-1081) for the

TD Coordinator and Class Desk Liaison Officer (CDLO) positions. IAW the bls.gov, the 13-1081 applies logisticians who “Analyze and coordinate the ongoing logistical functions of a firm or organization.

Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources. Excludes "Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers" (11-

3071) and "Project Management Specialists" (13-1082).” Question: Is it the intent to deviate from the SCA by assigning SOC codes? Recommend changing the SOC code to an SCA code to better align the staff structure.

The Service Contract Act (SCA) does not apply to these positions. The

Government has assigned SOC codes for particular categories that are not covered by the SCA.

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PWS

5.1.6

The Government has assigned a Business and Financial Operation Occupations code (SOC 13-1082) for the Maintenance Material Control Officer (MMCO) position. IAW the bls.gov, the 13-1082 applies Project Management Specialist who “Analyze and coordinate the schedule, timeline, procurement, staffing, and budget of a product or service on a per project basis. Lead and guide the work of technical staff. May serve as a point of contact for the client or customer. Excludes

"Management Occupations" (11-0000), "Logisticians" (13-1081), "Meeting, Convention, and Event

Planners" (13-1121), and "Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks" (43-5061).” Question: Since the USG has outlined/identified a Team Lead under SCA Code 23023, what is the intent of assigning the MMCO to a 13-1082 position? By virtue of the code definition, the MMCO would be performing

Team Lead functions. Recommend changing the MMCO to an SCA code to align the staff structure or designate the Team Lead to a higher skill code.

The Government intends to change the SOC from 13-1082 to 49-1011

(First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers) to better align and the duties required of the contractor MMCO.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6

Given the tasks and heavy experience requirements synonymous with the Maintenance Controller position, the SCA code 01270 seems more geared towards a maintenance admin or TPL clerk. Assignment of this

SCA code is far less than industry norms. The MC position is one of the most important positions in the

PWS; however at the current rate, the MC is the least compensated position; whereas, helpers and expeditors are classified/compensated higher than the Maintenance Controllers. Question: In order to attract/retain qualified MC personnel, will the Government consider revising the MC position SCA code to that of a high position?

The SCA Occupation Code was changed from SCA/ 01270 to SCA/ 23023

(A/C Mechanic III) in the PWS section 5.1.6 via Amendment 0002.

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PWS

5.1.6 The matrix lists 2 Seat Shop CDIs in the CDQAR column. Question: Can the USG please clarify these positions?

The chart will be updated in Amendment 0003 to show the 2 categories in the CDI column.

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PWS

5.1.6 The matrix lists a Team Lead as a CDQAR. If this is correct, which division would the CDQAR fall under?

The table will be revised in Amendment 0003 to include the Team Lead in the "Worker" column as they will not be assigned to one specific area.

Task Order

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PWS

5.1.6 Follow On Question: If the Team Lead is the site manager/POC, why is s/he coded as a Mechanic III (in conflict with the SOC coded positions)?

The Team Lead category will be changed to SOC 13-1082 in Amendment

0003.

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5.1.6 & 5.2.7

The Basic Airframes worked identified on page 12 of the PWS is identified as equivalent to an A/C

Mechanic Helper on page 9. Other Basic Workers (Avionics, Ordnance, Electrician, Flight Line, Seat Shop) have been identified as equivalent to an A/C Mechanic I. Our experience is that the A/C Mechanic Helper is a very limited capability that does not allow for independent work effort. Immediate supervision and observation is always required. Please confirm that the A/C Mechanic Helper conformance is proper.

The category title will be revised to Airframes (Basic Worker), the

SCA Title will be revised to Aircraft Mechanic I and the SCA Code will be revised to 23021 in Amendment 0003.

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Task Order

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PWS

5.2

NOTE (10): “Must have and be able to maintain all explosive handling/safety qualifications as outlined in applicable publications and standards.” Pursuant to FOSR Attachment (F1), G-2 Wage Determination Price

Adjustment and the applicable Wage Determination states “A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands face or arms of the employee engaged in the operation irritation of the skin minor burns and the like; minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving unloading storage and hauling of ordnance explosive and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance explosives and incendiary material differential pay.” Please clarify, as with previous contracts what positions are entitled to the 4% hazardous pay differential. The proposed PWS does not address, however the current PWS requires payment to all positions – please clarify?

Note (10) will be revised in Amendment 0003 to include the designation for the 4% Hazard Pay Differential.

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5.2.2 The PWS paragraph references paragraph 5.1.8 but there is no paragraph 5.1.8 in the PWS. Will the USG please correct that reference?

PWS para 5.2.5 will be moved to be the first paragraph in this section,

5.2.1. The "5.1.8 and 5.2.7" reference will be changed to "identified herein" via Amendment 0003.

Task Order

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PWS

5.2.4 If Ordinance and Seat Shop Technicians are required to handle Class V ammo, will there be a requirement to compensate those positions 4 percent differential in accordance with the area wage determination?

Yes. Note (10) will be revised in Amendment 0003 to include the designation for the 4% Hazard Pay Differential.

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5.2.4.

PWS para 5.2.4 identifies three (3) classifications under SCA. However there is no correlation to a SCA code to establish compensation:

a. Technical Directive Coordinator, Logisitican, SOC/13-1081

b. MMCO Project Management Specialist, SOC/13-1082

c. Class Deck Liaison, SOC/13-1081

Will the government provide the applicable SCA wage classification for these positions?

The SOC labor categories listed in the Task Order 0001 PWS Para 5.1.6 chart do not have a respective Area Wage Determination labor category as they are not covered under the Service Contract Act. Amendment 0002 revised the PWS para 5.1.6 chart to show a column heading of "SCA/SOC

Category".

The Government intends to revise the SOC Code for the contractor

MMCO from 13-1082 to 49-1011 in Amendment 0003.

Task Order

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PWS

5.2.4.

Are the MMCO, Class Deck Liaison, TD coordinator required to have a Secret Clearance? Secret clearance is required for access to Deckplate, NATEC, WEBFLIS, etc)?

Yes, a Secret Clearance is required. The table will be revised in Amendment

0003 to revise the Note (4) language and add the requirement for a

SECRET clearance to the appropriate categories.

Task Order

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PWS

5.2.4.

The Team Lead, QAR, Avionics (CDI and Basic Worker), Electrician (CDQAR, CDI and Basic Worker), Ordinance (CDQAR), and Seat Shop (CDQAR and CDI) shall possess a SECRET clearance due to their access to classified equipment/components and/or spaces in which they are handled. Question: Why are seat shop and ordnance (workers) not required to attain a secret clearance?

Yes, a Secret Clearance is required. The table will be revised in Amendment

0003 to revise the Note (4) language and add the requirement for a

SECRET clearance to the appropriate categories.

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PWS

5.2, Table on page

12, 13 and 14

8. Wrt PWS Table on pages 12 and 13 and the corresponding Notes on page 14, there is no Note specifying

Seat Mechanics must be graduates of the Type/Model/Series aircraft supported IAW NAMP paragraph

“6.1.1.3.13 Contract maintenance. O-level activities supported by contract maintenance shall use only qualified, certified civilian personnel to perform O-level maintenance on ALSS or egress system maintenance.

b. For Work Center 13B, only personnel who are graduates of Navy AME "A" School and CNATTU for specific T/M/S or T/M/S factory equivalent training course shall be allowed to perform egress system maintenance.”

Question: Will the Government add the above requirement to the list of Notes on Page 14?

This is not necessary as the NAMP is listed under para. 3.0 of the Task

Order PWS.

This is not necessary as the table outlines minimum requirements for F-

18 Aviation experience, thus the personnel would have been required to attend the necessary T/M/S CNATTU training courses.

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5.2.5

The contractor will appoint a QAR as the ASM program Fleet Coordinator to manage and maintain all maintenance qualifications, training jackets and ASM profiles that is outlined within the NAMP. Question:

Per the regulation the Fleet Administrator must be an active duty E-6 or above; as such, contractors cannot be appointed ASM Fleet Administrators and/or change data on the ASM server. Contractors can assist the

Fleet Administrators by imputing data and tracking training/qualifications, but they cannot be held responsible for the duty assignment. Can the USG better explain the responsibilities of this collateral duty?

The contractor will be required to appoint a QAR to support the ASM program Fleet Coordinator. Please see Amendment 0003 for updated information.

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5.2.7

"...All qualifications/certifications must be currently held by maintenance personnel assigned to production work centers as prescribed in the notes. The contractor shall provide personnel who meet the following requirements": Question: Are Tow Director Quals required?

Yes, the contractor must have enough Tow qualified employees to be able to self-support a tow evolution on each shift. See Note (5) on page 12 of the

Amendment 0003 PWS.

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5.2.7 Due to the assignment of various electrical/avionic positions, can the USG detail the CPR requirements and/or if the USG is providing the CPR training, or is the contractor required to obtain CPR training?

The CPR details are provided in Chapter 10 of the NAMP

COMNAVAIRFORINST 4790.2C dated 15 Jan 2017. The Government will provide this training.

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PWS

5.2.7, Page 12

Notes

PWS NOTES on page 12, NOTE (5) states “Seat mechanics performing canopy removals must have a hangar crane (class 3) license”; however, the Hangar Seat Crane is not listed in para 5.2.7

Qualification/Certification Table. Question: Will the Government stipulate in the para 5.2.7

Qualification/Certification Table how many Hangar Seat Crane qualifications are required?

Amendment 0003 will revise the table to identify that all workers except the

Team Lead, MMCO, Class Desk Liaison Officer and TD Coordinator positions must meet these qualifications.

Task Order

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PWS

5.2.7, Page 14

Notes

PWS NOTES on page 14, NOTE (2) states “Must have previously held Safe for Flight certification in F-18, and working knowledge of NALCOMIS OOMA” but does not address the NAMP requirement to have completed CNATTU course C-555-0053 Naval Aviation Maintenance Control Management for Optimized

Organizational Maintenance Activity. Question: Will the Government add the NAMP requirement for each

Maintenance Controller to have completed CNATTU course C-555-0053 Naval Aviation Maintenance

Control Management for Optimized Organizational Maintenance Activity?

In order to hold a Safe for Flight certification an individual would be required to complete CNATTU course C-555-0053; therefore, it is not necessary to add this to the Note.

Task Order

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5.2.7, Page 14

Notes

PWS NOTES on page 14, NOTE (10) states “Must have and be able to maintain all explosive handling/safety qualifications as outlined in applicable publications and standards”; however, there is no mention of the Contractor’s responsibility to establish an Aviation Ordnance Qualification

Certification Board. Question: Will the Government specify whether or not it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to establish an Aviation Ordnance Qualification Certification Board or the Contractor will fall under the MALS-31 Aviation Ordnance Qualification Certification

Program?

The contractor shall establish an Aviation Ordnance

Qualification/Certification Board. This will be included in Amendment

0003.

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Task Order

0001, Attachment 1 -

PWS

6.4 and 6.5 Will the government amend solicitation and task order documents (Attachment F9 -v Price Matrix and Draft

Task Order) to account for proposed pricing and authorized billing of overtime IAW reference paragraphs?

The 400 overtime hours per quarter should be included in the proposed price for each CLIN.

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PWS

6.5 In regards to supporting PWS 6.5 (Overtime, Surge, and O&A Work), where should the contractor provide the rates and rate development of the labor categories?

Overtime hours are to be provided in Attachment F6 - Staffing Plan.

Individual labor rates and rate development are not required as part of the proposal submission.

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6.5

The COR may authorize up to 400 hours of overtime per quarter. Attachment F6 calls for identifying

Regular and Overtime hours.

Question: How is the contractor to determine how the Overtime Hours are to be distributed?

Overtime is determined at the time a need arises and cannot be specifically defined in advance. The contractor may be expected to provide one Team Lead or MMCO, one Maintenance Controller, one

Maintenance Admin…