EPF Industry Day Questions and Answers.docx

EPF Industry Day Questions and Answers

Q: Can you bid over tripwires?

A: Yes, if your proposal is going to have cost that are over tripwires that does not mean not to bid. Just provide rational and justification in your proposal.

Q: Will this requirement be posted via Seaport?

A: No this will be going out through SAM and PIEE. It is a single award IDIQ Q: Does EPF do anything beyond repair?

A: EPF provides repair and manufacturing support for NAWCAD WOLF and NAVAIR. Please see the provided presentation which details the type of work completed within TW22 and the EPF.

Q: What is the biggest component you can put in Autoclave?

A: We do not have an autoclave. We have an industrial oven that has an approximate capacity of 16”x16”x16”.

Q: What kind of composite manufacturing currently occurs at the shop?

A: Radomes, antenna reflector components, sub reflector fabrication and small composite panels.

Q: Any facilities maintenance/ management on requirement?

A: Yes, Facilities Maintenance and Management requirements are included in the scope of this contract. Basic repairs and maintenance to buildings, property and equipment located at WOLF.

Q: Will there be a draft RFP?

A: Yes, a draft RFP will be posted via SAM and PIEE. Vendors will have the opportunity to submit questions against the draft RFP.

Q: If past performance is a requirement will you look at CPARS?

A: Yes, CPARS is a tool we will use to evaluate past performance if it is a requirement.

Q: In the last solicitation there were a high number of key personnel required in the requirement. Can we expect this in this RFP?

A: No. The number will be reduced from last RFP.

Q: Will a sample task be in the RFP?

A: Yes.

Q: Will some labor mix/hours and ODC cost be provided?

A: Yes, the labor mix/hours and ODC costs will be provided.

Q: When will the final RFP be released.

A: After the draft RFP is posted and the feedback is received on that and edits are made. Refer to the long range acquisition forecast.

Q: What is the set aside determination?

A: Total Small Business set aside.

Q: Is additive manufacturing for metal performed as well?

A: The only metal additive manufacturing capability currently at the EPF is provided by the Meltio CNC hybrid add on kit which adds welding capability to a preexisting CNC mil. The EPF does not have a traditional metal 3D printer.

Q: Is your throughput fluid?

A: Throughput is based on customer demand.

Q: Compared to last PWS there is an increase in workload. Why?

A: This is due to an increase in throughput and customer demand.

Q: In the brief it was mentioned one piece of equipment was not being added this year. What was that?

A: The CT scanner.

Q: What are key metrics used to determine if EPF is successful.

A: Some metrics we look at are Cost, Risk, and Schedule.

Q: Will the RFP have a 30 or 45 day window?

A: 30 as of right now. Please read over the RFP to confirm at posting.

Q: What will the ratio of SCA vs Non SCA be?

A: Please refer to the draft RFP at time of posting.

Q: Is there a safety plan requirement since near an airfield?

A: Currently there is no safety plan requirement as a result of our location.

Q: Will the clause 52.222-17 be in this contract?

A: Not sure right now. Will be apparent in the draft RFP.

Q: Is there a gate requirement for this effort such as AS9100 certification?

A: No Q: Is there a security clearance requirement.

A: This will be apparent in the draft RFP.

Q: Is the NAICS + PCS code finalized?

A: Yes.

Q: Is there an approved purchasing system requirement?

A: No.

Q: Is there a transition plan in current contract?

A: Will be apparent in Draft RFP.

Q: Is there a desired local corporate presence?

A: The RFP will address the requirement to be within a specific range.

Q: Is the IGCE based on Full time staffing?

A: Yes.