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RFP Section C, Page 28, Paragraph 3.4.4.4 – Will the Government consider allowing for a high school diploma/GED along with additional years of experience to substitute for a Master’s degree in the Senior Logistician and Senior Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager labor categories? We have seen similar contracts under PSC R706 allow for this substitution in these labor categories. Many strong candidates, including some of those under the incumbent contracts currently performing this work, will no longer qualify under this follow-on effort, with the stated degree requirements in place.

Please see Amendment 0001 for any changes to the labor qualifications.

Section C, Paragraph 3.4.4.4, Page 28 – Upon review of prior solicitations for the predecessor contracts, the Government previously allowed applicable work experience to be substituted for the education requirement. As such, there are currently very experienced, high caliber personnel working in Key labor categories that do not qualify for the successor contract in the same capacity. To maintain consistency with the personnel qualifications in contracts that are being bundled into this Small Business effort, will the Government consider modifying the table within SOW paragraph 3.4.4.4 - Qualification Substitution Chart to allow a High School diploma/GED with an additional ten years of related work experience as a suitable substitute for a Master’s degree?

Please see Amendment 0001 for any changes to the labor qualifications.

Section L, Paragraph 3.0, Page 95 – Volume 1 requires a detailed technical approach for three extensive Sample Task Segments encompassing multiple facets of supply support methodology/detailed steps, along with elements such as performance risk, Work Breakdown Structure, models and tools, reports/deliverables, estimated Level of Effort, etc. To allow for a comprehensive response to the complex Sample Task Segments, commensurate with Section L and M criteria, recommend the Government consider revising the page limit from fifteen (15) pages to twenty-five (25) pages.

The recommended page counts described in Section L, Paragraph 3.0 and associated table are correct.

These are recommended page counts.

Section L, Paragraph 3.0, Page 95 – The solicitation requires a comprehensive, 45-day Transition-In Plan that includes strategies for minimal loss of corporate knowledge, work turnover, training, risk mitigation, security, as well as additional elements deemed necessary by the vendor's. To present a fully compliant response, recommend that the Government consider revising the page limit from five (5) pages to ten (10) pages

The recommended page counts described in Section L, Paragraph 3.0 and associated table are correct.

These are recommended page counts.

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Personnel Qualifications/Pg 28/Para 3.4.4.4: The labor qualifications for Senior labor categories on similar WOLF contract efforts have allowed a HS diploma and additional work experience in lieu of a Master’s degree. For this Solicitation, will the Government consider also allowing additional work experience in a related field to be substituted for the Master’s degree?

Please see Amendment 0001 for any changes to the labor qualifications.

We understand that this solicitation is a consolidation of multiple contracts (in their entirety or selected tasks within a contract). Please provide the incumbent contractor names and contract numbers

Below is a list of the contracts where the material management services will be pulled and consolidated for this effort. Please note that these are planned efforts which are subject to change in execution.

N00178-19-D-7293/N00421-22-F-3008, N00421-20-D- 0117, N00421-19-D-0001, N00421-19-D- 0035/N00421-22-F-0092, N00421-21-F-0093, N00421- 21-D-0017, N00421-21-D-0002, N00421-18-D-0020, N00178-19-D-7108/N00421-20-F-3001.

RFP Page 14 (of 121), Section C.3.1.2.1.2.1: The instructions indicate that the facility cost (i.e., lease, buildout, furnishing) is not an allowable direct cost in the performance of the Contract.

This presents a distinct disadvantage to small businesses where facility costs significantly increase their indirect rates. Facility cost as an indirect cost element suppresses small business participation because, unlike large businesses, small businesses do not have a large base to absorb significant indirect costs. Given this, we request that the Government make facility costs to be an allowable direct cost to promote small business participation.

This procurement is set aside as a small business competition. As stated in 3.1.2.1.2.1, the Government is not interested in purchasing or acquiring facilities under this proposed contract.

RFP Page 18 (of 121), 3.1.2.12.7: What is the max payload capacity of the cargo truck and flatbed that the government is providing, as listed in section 3.1.12.7 table?

The Cargo truck capacity is 11.5 tons. Flat bed capacity is 11.5 tons.

RFP Page 95 (of 121), Section L, Part A, 2.0 Electronic Proposal Format: Please confirm that the Government does NOT intend to count drawings of any size (i.e., that takes less than one page such as ¼ page, 1/3 page, or ½ page) as one page.

Section L, Part A, 2.0 Electronic Proposal Format states, "Graphs and Tables that fit on an 8.5" X 14" printed page will be counted as one page. Drawing may be of any size and will count as one page." The Government provides recommended page counts.

RFP Page 96 (of 121), Section L, Part A, 3.0 Proposal Content and Volumes: The Government’s instruction to follow the RFP instructions in parallel seems impossible because the L.1.1.1 - L.1.1.11 list 11 “considerations for each of the three segments of the sample task” ---are stated once in the RFP but require vendor'ss to address them three times in the proposal, once for each Sample Task segment. Therefore, following the RFP instructions in parallel is not possible.

The Government will not dictate the structure vendors choose to present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one -to-one comparison between the information presented and the proposal instruction.

RFP Page 96-97 (of 121), Section L, Part A, 3.0 Proposal Content and Volumes: The Section L instructions guide vendor'ss to respond to Sample Tasks, Key Personnel, Transition-In Plan, and Cost/Cost Information. The Government has provided a PWS, in addition to a CRM with reference to the PWS. However, the Government has not provided any instructions on which PWS sections to reference in the

CRM.

Section L topics only cover some sections of the PWS. Are vendor'ss compliant if the CRM PWS only refers to PWS sections that are covered in the Section L topics?

For example, Section L.1.3, Transition-In Plan, requires vendor'ss to submit a written narrative explaining a transition-in plan. While the PWS covers both Transition-In Strategy (Section C.3.1.8.1) and Transition-Out Strategy (Section C.3.1.8.2), the CRM will only reference Section C.3.1.8.1.

The Government will not dictate the structure vendors choose to present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one -to-one comparison between the information presented and the proposal instruction.

RFP Page 96 (of 121), Section L, Part A, 3.0 Proposal Content and Volumes RFP Page 99-100 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1 Sample Task: The RFP requires 21 elements/sub-elements (i.e., 11 Considerations for each of the three segments of the sample task) to be discussed separately in Segments 1, 2, and 3. Segments 2 and 3 have additional 6 areas to be discussed.

We request 30 pages to fully comply with the Government’s requirements.

The recommended page counts are described in Section L, Paragraph 3.0. These are recommended page counts.

RFP Page 99-100 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1 Sample Task: Within the 21 elements/sub-elements, there are duplicate questions that render similar responses. As an example:

•Sec on 1.1.1.f.i Define scope of work and understanding of what is required to execute the tasking assigned •Sec on 1.1.1.f.ii Describe the proposed material management solu on and proposed tailored approach as it applies to the requirements •Sec on 1.1.1.f.iii Provide a detailed descrip on of the material management solu on including a step-by-step procedure and methodology

As another example on “tools”:

•Sec on 1.1.1.f. iv. Iden fy any special skills, processes, tools, or standards needed to complete the sample task according to the vendor's’s material management solution.

•Sec on 1.1.5. Models and Tools. Iden fy other tools that would be u lized to perform the task.

•Sec on Segment Item 4. Tools, including unique or novel approaches, that would be applicable to this effort, schedule compression, and cost reduction.

Are vendor'ss permitted to refer to other sections of the proposal where the questions have been addressed and deemed compliant?

The Government will not dictate the structure vendors choose to present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one -to-one comparison between the information presented and the proposal instruction.

RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1 Sample Task: Is the Government’s intent for the vendor's to discuss the interrelationships and interdependencies among the activities within the same segment or to discuss the interrelationships and interdependencies between the three segments? If the latter, will the Government accept one combined WBS and IMS?

The Government will not dictate the structure vendors choose to present proposal information in a manner that facilitates a one -to-one comparison between the information presented and the proposal instruction.

RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1. 1.c: The Government references “the current material management and tracking systems…” to be transitioned to DPAS. Could the Government provide the number and list of the specific current systems so to provide vendor'ss context with respect to the effort involved to transition to DPAS?

The successful vendor's material management solution should demonstrate the vendor recognizes critical logistical information, regardless of the current system(s) maintaining that information, and the vendor's plan for transitioning that data to DPAS.

RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1. 1.c: Given IT systems interfacing or integration does not appear in scope for this contract, when the Government requires vendor'ss to identify “how the solution will interface with the Government’s current material management and tracking systems,” can the Government clarify and confirm that it is not required that vendor'ss provide technical interface or systems integration with the Government’s current material management and tracking systems?

The successful vendor's material management solution should demonstrate the vendor's recognizes critical logistical information, regardless of the current system(s) maintaining that information, and the vendor's plan for transitioning that data to DPAS.

RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1. 1.c: Could the Government clarify what is required of the vendor's in respect to interfacing with current material management and tracking systems?

The successful vendor's material management solution should demonstrate the vendor's recognizes critical logistical information, regardless of the current system(s) maintaining that information, and the vendor's plan for transitioning that data to DPAS.

RFP Page 101 (of 121), Sample Task, Segment 1: We are unable to arrive at 260 items. Three sets of the items in the first table yield 114. Three sets of the items in the second table yield

66. 122 general, non-specific-sized packaged items. 3 COMSEC material deliveries.

114+66+122+3 = 305 items.

The P/O Multipack Crate did not identify specific quantities contained within. The response provided should focus on the total quantity provided / identified within the Sample Task.

RFP Page 101 (of 121), Sample Task, Segment 1: Can the Government clarify that “expected to receive” means the equipment has been received by the Government and shipped to vendor's’s facility for storage? If not, please clarify what is meant by “expected to receive” for both the AN/SPN-43C and AN/SPN-50 equipment?

The sample task is setting the scenario. Material has been ordered. Material has not yet arrived. The vendor's response should present proposed actions to handle the materials once the materials do arrive on-station WOLF.

RFP Page 102 (of 121), Sample Task, Segment 1: Can the Government clarify the terms “expected to receive.”? Can we assume when the instruction states expected to receive, items on a given date that this date refers to a confirmed delivery date?

The sample task is setting the scenario. Material has been ordered. Material has not yet arrived. The vendor's response should present proposed actions to handle the materials once the materials do arrive on-station WOLF.

RFP Page 102 (of 121), Sample Task, Segment 1: Please confirm how the items in the second table for Segment 1 are to be received by the vendor's.

•First set delivered to vendor's’s Facility located within 50 driving miles of NAWCAD WOLF, St.

Inigoes, MD 20684.

•Second set delivered to vendor's’s Facility located within 50 driving miles of NAWCAD WOLF, St. Inigoes, MD 20684.

•Third set is to be picked up by vendor's at 17482 Webster Field Road, Building 8142, St.

Inigoes, MD 20684.

Vendors should present their receiving process as part of their material management solution to the sample task.

RFP Page 103 (of 121), Sample Task, Segment 1: Segment 1 instructions do not provide details regarding COMSEC materials.

What addresses/locations are the COMSEC materials to be delivered to?

Is the “COMSEC Manager” referred to the Government COMSEC Manager or the vendor's COMSEC Manager?

What are the descriptions of the COMSEC materials (e.g., type, weight)?

Where are the tasks performed (e.g., Building 8115, vendor's facility)?

Vendors should present their understanding of Department of Defense COMSEC management requirements as part of their material management solution(s) to the sample task.

RFP Page 103 (of 121), Sample Task, Segment 1: This question appears in Segments 1, 2, and

3. Given there is no cost proposal associated with each segment, what “cost constraints” is the Government referring to? What are the cost constraints of this contract?

Please see Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

RFP Page 104, Sample Task, Segment 2: The instruction states “identified to the supply team on July 1, 2024,” does this mean the material is delivered to the vendor's’s facility on July 1, 2024?

Yes. The materials were identified, picked up by and / or delivered for PHS&T by the vendor on July 1, 2024

RFP Page 105, Sample Task, Segment 3:The instruc on states “granted to the vendor's’s supply team.” Does this mean the 300 radio systems are delivered to the vendor's’s facility on July 2, 2024?

Please see Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Attach P1, row 15: Please confirm if the General and Operations Managers (Program Manager), Senior (key personnel) located in Norfolk VA is a part-time resource (at 480 hours per year).

This labor category has been removed, please see Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Section L, Part B, Paragraph 1.1, Sample Task, Segment 1, Page 102 – For the AN/SPN-43C requirements, Section L states: “The second set will need to be delivered to the ATC&LS Division warehouse located at 17482 Webster Field Road, Building 8142, St. Inigoes, MD 20684 within 48 hours” and “The final set will need to be picked up from the ATC&LS Division warehouse located at 17482 Webster Field Road, Building 8142, St. Inigoes, MD 20684 and shipped immediately to the vendor's facility located in Norfolk, VA.” Please confirm that one set is being delivered to Building 8142 as the final destination, while another set is being picked up from the same location (B8142) to be delivered to Norfolk, VA. Also, the AN/SPN- 43C requirements start by stating that the ATC&LS Division is to receive three sets for storage in the vendor's’s off-site facility located near WOLF, before being delivered elsewhere, therefore the ‘final set’ should also originate from this same off-site facility?

Please utilize the scenario data as the basis for showcasing the vendor's material management solution. The scenario is representative, but also fictional. The sample task requirements are as stated.

Attachment P1, Cost Summary Spreadsheet – Several of the minimum direct labor rates contained in the Attachment P1 do not match the rates reflected in the current Department of Labor Wage Determination attachments. Should the vendor's revise Attachment P1 to reflect the correct minimum direct labor rates for regular (RG) and overtime (OT) labor categories or will a new Attachment P1 be incorporated?

Please see updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Attachment P1, Cost Summary Sheet – The Material Coordinator, Supply Technician, and Warehouse Specialist labor categories include overtime hours. However, the “Minimum Direct Rate” listed does not include 1.5 times the regular rate for the overtime premium.

Additionally, the composite rate chart, B-1 Negotiated Rates, does not include overtime for these categories. Will the Government add the overtime categories to the chart in Section B-1 so that vendor's may enter the correct composite rates?

Vendors are not instructed to complete the B-1 table.

The Government will fill in this table upon award as indicated in the RFP. The Overtime labor categories will not be included in the B-1 table. The vendor's shall complete the Attachment P1 to show their proposed rates for this requirement.

Attachment P1, Cost Summary Sheet, Position #21 – Senior Logistician (KEY); G-LSTF (PAX); is listed at 1920 hours in BY, OY1, and OY2. However, OY3/4 there are 7,680 hours each (4 FTEs).

Should there be another line added for the other Non-KEY Sr. Logisticians at this facility?

Please see updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Attachment P1, Cost Summary Sheet, Position #31 – The Service Order Dispatcher labor category does not include any regular work hours, but has one (1) full man-year in Overtime hours for each year of the contract. Should Column E for this labor category reflect regular (RG) or overtime (OT)?

Please see the updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP. This is a RG labor category.

Attachment P1, Cost Summary Sheet – There is only one line on Attachment P1 to input the overhead rate. Since there are contractor and government site hours, may vendor's add another line to the P1 to accommodate the different overhead rates?

Yes, please see the instructions tab #16 on the Attachment P1.

Attachment P1, Cost Summary Sheet – There is only one ODC line on the Attachment P1.

Since this solicitation identifies ODCs as Material, Field Services, and Travel, may the vendor's add additional lines to accommodate the different rates associated with the different types of ODCs?

Yes, please see the instructions tab #16 and #22 on the Attachment P1.

Attachment P1, Cost Summary Sheet – Section L, 2.5.1 on page 111 references ODCs for 52.217-8. However, there is no area on the P1 to add the 52.217-8 data. Will additional columns be added to Attachment P1 to accommodate 52.217-8 ODC? Likewise, should labor hours and costs be proposed to accommodate the 52.217-8 Clause?

Please see Amendment 0001 to the RFP to remove these ODCs for 52.217-8. The vendor's shall not propose any costs in relation to 52.217-8.

Attachment P2, Annual Fully Burdened Labor Rates – Overtime categories are not included for the Material Coordinator, Supply Technician, and Warehouse Specialist. May the vendor's add lines to the Attachment P2 to accommodate the overtime requirement?

There shall be no overtime rates on the Attachment P2. Please utilize the rates/hours/labor categories as shown in the Attachment P2.

Attachment P2, Annual Fully Burdened Labor Rates – The Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager, Senior labor category needs an additional line to accommodate the second position. May the vendor's add a line to the P2 to include this category?

Yes, please see the updated Attachment P2 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Exhibit A, CDRLs, Page 13 – CDRL A013, Logistics Management Information (ULSS), is due within 30 business days after installation/certification or ECP implementation. Request the Government confirm this CDRL and type of report is applicable to ROMM.

Reserve CDRL A013. CDRL A013 is not applicable.

Exhibit A, CDRLs, Page 1 – Item A001, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Management Report for Technical Direction Letters (TDLs) – Block 16: ” Blocks 10, 11 and 13, require the reports be submitted, “…10 business days after the first full month of TO performance and shall include data from TO award through the end of the first month of performance; this data shall also be submitted with the first invoice.

Subsequent monthly data deliverables shall be submitted within 10 business days of the preceding month and with each monthly invoice.” In order for a Small Business to have sufficient time to prepare accurate reports, request the Government change the requirement to reflect a due date of once per month, by the 15th calendar day of each month?

This requirement by the Government will stand as requested.

3.1.1.1: Is there a current methodology for data transfer, if so what is it? Current methods for virus checking media? Does this include classified media? If yes, what classification level?

Please see Section C, para. 3.1.1. It is outlined in

3.1.1 and further explained in para. 3.2.

3.1.2.1.1: Are there specific LCATs requiring NMCI access or does everyone require access?

What are the other government networks requiring access?

Number of NMCI assets and specific LCATs requiring NMCI access will be determined at the task order level.

3.1.2.1.1Are the facilities mentioned in the “Government Warehouse Sites” table currently being used for this effort? Do the facilities mentioned in 3.1.2.1.2.2 “Contractor Warehouse Sites” table currently have Government equipment used for this effort? Does the Government expect that transition activities will include inventory and transfer from current contractor warehouse sites to new contractor warehouse sites?

Government Warehouse Sites currently exist and are planned to be retained through execution of this contract. Government materials in other locations that are to be supported by this contract will need to transfered accordingly and will be further defined within the TO.

3.1.2.1.2.1: This section identifies a contractor “support facility” while 3.1.2.1.2.2 identifies contractor “industrial space support facilities”, and further within 3.1.2.1.2.2 the SOW identified “Contractor Warehouse Sites.” Does the Government view “support facility”, “industrial space” and “warehouse sites” serving unique and distinct functions?

Functions are as described in RFP.

3.1.2.1.1: The Table identifies a Lexington Park, MD warehouse but the pricing spreadsheet does not. Can the Government clarify if the vendor's should propose personnel for the Government Lexington Park facility?

Lexington Park is an extension of St. Inigoes and has the same cost structure.

3.1.2.1.2.2.d: Where are the facility requirements to meet system testing requirements specified?

No specialized facility requirement or equipment required. Government to add reference to DMIL requirement in 2.0 and in line 3.1.2.1.2.2d DOD manual DOD MANUAL 4160.28, VOLUME 2 DEFENSE

DEMILITARIZATION: DEMILITARIZATION PROCEDURE

Please see Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

3.1.6.1: Is there current AbilityOne participation? Historical utilization is irrelevant to the current

Government requirement.

Section L, Volume 1 Technical, 1.1, Considerations: Is the intention to migrate WOLF completely away from N-ERP and to DPAS?

N-ERP is the Navy's official fiduciary reporting system and will remain so. DPAS is WOLF's preferred oLSI material management system.

Sample Task Segment 1: Will the equipment arrive as a serialized Allowance Parts List for the AN/SPN-50 or as individual items?

The vendor is encouraged to talk to all challenges and assumptions within their sample task response.

Please utilize the scenario data as the basis for showcasing the vendor's material management solution. The scenario is representative, but also fictional. The sample task requirements are as stated.

Sample Task Segment 1-Constraints: offer shall execute the material management solution within the cost constraints of this proposed contract”: In the sample tasks, what year should the contractor assume Man hours are associated with? (note-San Diego has no FTE in the base year)

The vendor is encouraged to talk to all challenges and assumptions within their sample task response.

Sample Task Segment 1, AN/SPN-43C: The Government states “ATC&LS Division is expected to receive three sets of the following items for storage in the vendor's off-site facility… One set will need to be inventoried and stored in long term storage in the vendor's facility located within 50 driving miles of NAWCAD WOLF, St. Inigoes, MD 20684 for an undetermined amount of time. The second set will need to be delivered to the ATC&LS Division warehouse located at 17482 Webster Field Road, Building 8142, St. Inigoes, MD 20684 within 48 hours.

The final set will need to be picked up from the ATC&LS Division warehouse…” If three sets are delivered, why is the vendor's picking up “the final set” at the Government’s warehouse?

Please utilize the scenario data as the basis for showcasing the vendor's material management solution. The scenario is representative, but also fictional. The sample task requirements are as stated.

Cost Volume, 2.3.(b): Should facility costs be included in proposed Contractor-Site indirect rates?

Yes.

Cost Volume, 2.5.1 ODCs: Should bidders consider facilities costs to be billed as ODCs? No.

Section M, 2.0 Cost/Price: The PWS identifies that the contractor should acquire 10,122 square feet in Norfolk with an LOE of 960 hours in the base year; 42,376 square feet in St.

Inigoes with an LOE of 6,840 hours in the base year; and 10,000 square feet in San Diego with an LOE of 0 hours in the base year. How will the Government evaluate historical indirect rates against the proposed increase to this effort’s indirect rates considering the costs for 53,498 square feet spread-load across 7,800 man hours in the base year?

All vendors are asked to propose according to the instructions in the RFP. The vendor's shall provide justification for all rates proposed.

Section C, page 30 of 121, paragraph 3.4.5.6: The Logisticians (Key), Senior category has several required certifications, some of which proposed personnel must have the ability to obtain/maintain (HAZMAT), while others are required (DPAS Train the Trainer, Forklift Operator), and others are required no later than 21 calendar days or date of hire after contract award, whichever is later (DPAS Warehouse Management). To ensure fair competition across all vendor's, we request the Government make all certifications for the Logistician, Senior (Key) category be required no later than 21 calendar days after contract award, or date of hire, whichever is later.

The Government's requirement is as written.

Section C, page 31 of 121, paragraph 3.4.5.9: The Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager (Key), Senior category has several required certifications, some of which proposed personnel must have the ability to obtain/maintain (HAZMAT), while others are required (DPAS Train the Trainer, Forklift Operator, Forklift Train the Trainer), and others are required no later than 21 calendar days or date of hire after contract award, whichever is later (DPAS Warehouse Management). To ensure fair competition across all vendor's, we request the Government make all certifications for the Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager, Senior (Key) category be required no later than 21 calendar days after contract award, or date of hire, whichever is later.

The Government's requirement is as written.

Section C, pages 29, 30, and 31 of 121, paragraphs 3.4.5.3, 3.4.5.6, 3.4.5.9: For all three key categories (General and Operations Managers (PM) Senior; Logisticians, Senior; and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager, Senior), DPAS Warehouse Management training is required. This vendor's requests the Government clarify what modules and/or roles for this training is required.

The standard DPAS Warehouse Management training is the base requirement for everyone. Specific role mappings will be determined at the task order level.

Section C, pages 30 and 31 of 121, paragraphs 3.4.5.6 and 3.4.5.9: The Logisticians (Key), Senior and Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Manager (Key), Senior categories both require Forklift Operator and/or Forklift Train the Trainer Certifications. These senior-level categories require Master’s Degrees and a minimum of 10-years relevant experience.

Considering the senior level of these categories, we request the Government confirm these certifications are necessary for these key positions, especially considering the availability of other labor categories where forklift operation is required or could be obtained (e.g., Logisticians (Non-key), Senior and Logisticians, Journeyman; Warehouse Specialist).

Please see Amendment 0001 for any changes to the labor qualifications.

Section L, pages 98-105 of 121, 1.1 Sample Task: The Sample Task inclusive of Segments 1, 2, and 3 requires a multitude of requirements be addressed within 15 pages. The solicitation’s instructions for the Sample Task spans 8 pages of requirements. To ensure the ability to provide the Government with a comprehensive response to these 8 pages of requirements, this vendor's requests the page limit for the Sample Task response be increased to 30 pages. If the Government is unable to increase the page limit, would the Government allow for lengthier required elements of the Sample Task to be provided as attachments, including the Work Breakdown Structure/Integrated Master Schedule, Master Equipment List, and Level of Effort, and be excluded from the 15-page limit?

The recommended page counts described in Section L, Paragraph 3.0 and associated table are correct.

These are recommended page counts.

Section C, page 16 of 121, paragraph 3.1.6.1: The solicitation requires an allocation of 5% of awarded value to AbilityOne. Considering this requirement, this vendor's requests Government clarification on the following items:

• Is the intent to use AbilityOne for services or products (ODCs)?

• Considering AbilityOne is an independent federal agency, please confirm there is no need for a formal teaming agreement prior to proposal submission to ensure 5% allocation.

• If required of proposal submission, how are vendor's to show AbilityOne in their pricing submissions?

• If required of proposal submission, how will the inclusion of AbilityOne be evaluated?

The AbilityOne requirement is in execution and is not included in Section L, proposal instructions.

Section A, page 2 of 121, item 6, Section I, page 61 of 121, 52.217-8, Section I, page 62 of 121, 52.219-28 (a), Section L, pages 110-111 of 121, paragraph 2.5.1, Section M, page 119 of 121 Paragraph 4.0, Section M, page 119 of 121, paragraph 5.0: References to Option to Extend (52.217-8) are identified throughout the solicitation; however, there is no place within Section B and Attachment P1 Cost Summary to include six-month extension pricing. Please clarify if the Government intends to amend Section B and Attachment P1 to include the Option to Extend.

The vendor's shall not propose any costs in relation to 52.217-8. Please see Amendment 0001 of the RFP.

Attachment P1: The Government provided Wage Det Schedules 2015-4279, 2015-5635, 2015- 4377, 2015-4341 dated 22 July 2024. However, the majority of the minimum direct labor rates provided in Attachment P1 do not include the most recent Wage Det Schedule rates. Please confirm an updated Attachment P1 with the most recent SCA minimum direct labor rates will be provided for all SCA positions (Regular and Overtime).

Please see updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Attachment P1: Attachment P1 indicates Overtime (OT) for positions 29 and 30 for the Material Coordinator labor category; positions 41 and 42 for the Supply Technician category;

and positions 52, 53, 54 for the Warehouse Specialist category. However, the rates within Attachment P1 indicate Regular (RG) rates vice time-and-a-half (OT) rates. Please confirm these positions should be adjusted to OT premiums using the most current Wage Det Schedule rates.

The vendor's shall complete the Attachment P1 to show their proposed rates for this requirement.

Please see updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Section B, pages 5-10 of 121, Attachment P1: Attachment P1 indicates Overtime (OT) for position 31 for the Service Order Dispatcher category. Please confirm this position should be identified as Regular (RG) vice OT. If this position does require OT hours, please confirm a position line will be added for RG hours for the Service Order Dispatch category.

Please see the updated Attachment P1. This is a RG labor category.

Section C, page 28 of 121, paragraphs 3.4.4.4; The substitution clause states a Master’s degree and 10 years of experience has an allowable substitution of a Bachelor’s degree and four additional years of experience. It further states the substitution for a Bachelor’s degree is a GED and/or relevant technical certification and six additional years of experience. Due to the nature of this work and to ensure the most knowledgeable and experienced personnel are proposed, this vendor's requests that the substitution clause for a Master’s degree also allow for a HS Diploma/GED/relevant technical certification and 10 additional years of experience.

Please see Amendment 0001 for any changes to the labor qualifications.

Section C, page 17 of 121, paragraph 3.1.11.3; The RFP requires that the contractor shall maintain a COMSEC/Selective Availability Anti-Spoofing Modules (SAASM) certification.

Where is such a certification obtained and which of the labor categories in the RFP require it?

Section 3.1.11.3 refers to certification and training. It is expected that vendor will be adequately trained in COMSEC/SAASM handling.

Section C, page 17 of 121, paragraph 3.1.11.3; Section C, page 29 of 121, para. 3.4.5; Section L, page 99 of 121, Part B, 1.1 Sample Task, item 1.c. -The acronym DPAS is spelled out different ways in different parts of the RFP. In Section C SOW

3.1.11.3 Other Certifications and Training it stands for "Defense Property Accountability System" (see: https://dpassupport.golearnportal.org/), which is the DPAS meaning specifically called out as required certifications/training for multiple labor categories in SOW Section 3.4.5 Services labor qualifications. However, in Section L, Part B, 1.1 Sample Task, under 1.c., DPAS is spelled out as "Defense Priorities and Allocations System." Should the Section L DPAS reference also read "Defense Property Accountability System"?

In this RFP, DPAS means Defense Property Accountability System. Please see Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1. 1.c; Identify how the solution will interface with the Government’s current material management and tracking systems to include a plan to transition the majority of the Command to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with portions also using various reporting outputs from other systems that are predominantly files in CSV and Microsoft Excel formats, but could also be Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) documents.

-Can the Government clarify whether the new awardee will be granted access to, and be able to use the Government’s current material management and tracking systems as well as DPAS?

Yes. The successful vendor, as a Government contractor, will have access to the Government's current material management and tracking systems, and DPAS.

RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1. 1.c; Identify how the solution will interface with the Government’s current material management and tracking systems to include a plan to transition the majority of the Command to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with portions also using various reporting outputs from other systems that are predominantly files in CSV and Microsoft Excel formats, but could also be Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) documents.

-Can the Government clarify whether the new awardee will be expected to use its own material management and tracking systems under the new contract?

The successful vendor's material management solution should demonstrate the vendor's recognizes critical logistical information, regardless of the current system(s) maintaining that information, and the vendor's plan for transitioning that data to DPAS.

RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1. 1.c; Identify how the solution will interface with the Government’s current material management and tracking systems to include a plan to transition the majority of the Command to the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) with portions also using various reporting outputs from other systems that are predominantly files in CSV and Microsoft Excel formats, but could also be Microsoft Word or Portable Document Format (PDF) documents.

-Can the Government clarify whether the incumbent contractors are using the Government’s current material management and tracking systems?

If so, please describe the functions for which the contractors are using the systems (e.g., inventory, shipping etc..)?

The successful vendor's material management solution should demonstrate the vendor's recognizes critical logistical information, regardless of the current system(s) maintaining that information, and

RFP Page 26 (121), Section C. 3.3.3 and RFP Page 99 (of 121), Section L, Part B, 1.1. 1.c;

3.3.3Recordkeeping and Repor ng.

3.3.3(a) (WCF) Provide material management recordkeeping and reporting support to projects in all phases of the project life cycle. Applicable to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 - 3.3.3.2.

3.3.3(b) (PROC) Provide material management recordkeeping and reporting support that are in the production phase or are being modernized, modified, customized, assimilated, or kitted. Applicable to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 - 3.3.3.2.

3.3.3(c) (O&M) Provide material management recordkeeping and reporting support to projects that are fielded and in-service or require operational and logistics support. Applicable to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 - 3.3.3.2.

3.3.3(d) (RDT&E) Provide material management recordkeeping and reporting support to projects that are in varying stages of research and development phases including concept development, planning, design, prototyping, and testing. Applicable to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 - 3.3.3.2.

3.3.3(e) (FMS) Provide material management recordkeeping and reporting support to satisfy FMS customer phases of the project life cycle to support FMS customers. Applicable to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 - 3.3.3.2.

3.3.3(f) (Non-DoD) Provide material management recordkeeping and reporting support to satisfy Non-DoD customer phases of the project life cycle. Applicable to paragraphs 3.3.3.1 - 3.3.3.2.

3.3.3.1Data Entry.

3.3.3.1.1The Contractor shall support maintaining material control of all Divisional and

Operational assets by documenting all orders, issues, and receipts in the Command’s designated data repository/tool.

-Section C.3.3.3 refers to a broad range of data entry, recordkeeping, reporting, documenting orders, issues, and receipts in the Command’s designated data repository/tool and other systems.

The successful vendor's material management solution should demonstrate the vendor's recognizes critical logistical information, regardless of the current system(s) maintaining that information, and

RFP Page 30 (of 121), Section C.3.4.5.6 Logisticians, Senior (Key), BLS SOC 13-1081. Function:

Performs tasks with no guidance. Analyzes and coordinates the ongoing logistical/supply support functions of the Government organization. Processes procurements/purchases using N-ERP requisitions/Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIPS), which require preparation, research, and N-ERP training and documentation. Responsible for the entire life cycle of a product, including acquisition, distribution, internal allocation, delivery, and final disposal of resources.

Required Education: Master’s degree or qualifying substitution in a technical or business discipline.

Required Experience: Of the minimum 10 years required, at least 10 of those years must be related to military ILS. Concurrently, one year must be with DPAS processes and required documentation. - The Government states, “…Concurrently, one year must be with DPAS processes and required documentation.”

Can the Government clarify what documentation will be required? What evidence of this documentation should be represented on Key Personnel resumes?

Please see Amendment 0001 for any changes to the labor qualifications.

Attachment P1 - Cost Summary Spreadsheet (LOE), Row 6 identified the Level of Effort (LOE) for the General and Operations Managers (Program Manager) Senior key labor category at the Norfolk, VA site as 480 hours throughout the 5-year performance period. : Since the Government anticipates award of an IDIQ Task Order type contract, the 480 hours of performance currently specified in Attachment P1 for this key labor category may be ordered in the issuance of one Task Order or the Government may order lesser hours spread amongst several Task Orders throughout a performance period. To expect an individual who meets and in many cases exceeds the highly skilled experience and education requirements stated in the solicitation for this key position to accept and remain available throughout the contract 5-year performance period for a LOE of 480 hours is unreasonable. To ensure the 5-year retention of the individual proposed by the contractor and evaluated by the Government for award consideration, we request the Government increase the LOE for the General and Operations Managers (Program Manager) Senior key position at the Norfolk VA site from 480 hours to 1920 hours for each of the 5-year performance periods?

Please see revised P1 attachment under Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Section B, DESCRIPTION, CLIN 0009 ODC COST combines all estimated cost for ODCs (Material, Travel, and Field Services) in the same CLIN. Are vendor's to insert all the Government’s estimated ODC cost and the vendor's’s applicable burdens in CLIN 0009 or will Section B of the solicitation be revised to establish separate/individual CLINs to insert cost for each ODC period?

Yes, Section L, Part B, para. 2.1 (c) states "In accordance with Section B of the solicitation, vendors shall insert their proposed prices for the following CLINs. 0001 Labor and 0009 ODCs, All other CLINs shall not be priced in Section B as they are Not Separately Priced (NSP)." Costs will be broken out by year and appropriation at the Task Order level.

Section L, subparagraph 2.5.1 ODCs, page 111, in accordance with FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services the Government specified estimated dollar amounts for Material; Field Services; and Travel to be proposed in the contractor’s proposal. Where in the vendor's proposal is the extended option estimated cost and applicable burdens to be inserted.

Vendors shall not propose costs in relation to 52.217-

8. Please see Amendment 0001 of the RFP.

Attachment P1 – Cost Summary Spreadsheet, in Period 1 the Government applied 4% escalation to the non-SCA labor categories and the 4% escalation was applied twice to each non-SCA labor categories. Why is the Government applying escalation to any Period 1 labor category since escalation should be applied to Period 2 through Period 5 labor categories only?

Section L, Part B, para. 2.3 (g) states "The minimum rate is based on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) wage data by area (ex. California- Lexington Park, MD metropolitan area) and occupation for each labor category's SOC code.." The rates from the BLS wage data/SCA data were then escalated based on the anticipated Period of Performance (PoP) start date of this contract (note-this amounts to two year's worth of escalation from relevant BLS data points).

Attachment P1 – Cost Summary Spreadsheet certain WD hourly rates are less than the $17.20 minimum hourly rate required by Executive Order (E.O.) 14026 for federal contractor employees performing under a Service Contact Act Federal contract. Will the Government revise the current Attachment P1 to comply with E.O. 14026 minimum hourly rate requirements?

Please see updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 of the RFP.

Section L identified the Government’s work-year as 1, 920 hours. Attachment P1 – Cost Summary Spreadsheet specified several single row labor categories with hours that far exceeds the 1,920 work-year. For example, Performance Period 1; Row 32 show a single labor category for Shipping/Receiving Clerk at the St. Inigoes location with the required number of work-year hours as 21,120 which equate to 11 people required to be proposed by vendor's.: -Are the hours exceeding the 1,920 work-year for a single labor category cited in error or will the contractor be required to modify Attachment P1 to add additional rows to identify the number of individuals required to cover the work-year hours exceeding 1,920?

The hours are not cited in error. Yes, you shall add additional rows. Please see the instructions tab #2 and #4 on the Attachment P1.

Attachment P1- Cost Summary Spreadsheet, Row #31, under the RG/OT Column the Government identified the Service Order Dispatcher position as an Overtime (OT) position and cites the hours for the position as a 1,920 work-year. Please clarify if the Service Order Dispatcher position is intended to be a Regular time position?

Please see the updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 of the RFP. This is a RG labor category.

Section 2.3.8: Can NAVAIRINST 4340.5A, Property Management and Governance Structure, 6 Apr 2021 be made available to vendor's?

Yes. It will be made available.

Section F Deliveries or Performance: For proposal purposes, should vendor's begin the 45-day transition period on 30 December 2024?

As stated in 3.1.8.1.

Sample Task Segment 1, AN/SPN-43C: Is NAVSUP 700 utilized when following MIL-STD- 2073/129R?

The vendor is encouraged to talk to all challenges and assumptions within their sample task response.

3.1.2.1.2.2 Contractor Warehouse Sites: The Government requirement states "The Contractor Warehouse Sites specified in number 1 of the Contractor Warehouse Sites table below must be acquired no later than 60 days after contract award." Can the Government confirm that the warehouse must be acquired as in leased and under possession and not necessarily fully operational within that 60-day window?

The vendor is encouraged to talk to all challenges and assumptions within their sample task response.

3.4.5.6: Can the Government confirm that the DPAS Train the Trainer Certification, and Forklift Operator Certification are to be obtained within 21 calendar days after contract award?

This requirement allows 21 days after contract award, or date of hire, whichever date is later for the DPAS Warehouse Management training module. The DPAS Train the Trainer Certification and Forklift Operator Certification is required at time of award.

3.4.5.9: Can the Government confirm that the DPAS Train the Trainer Certification, Forklift Operator Certification, and Forklift Train the Trainer Certification are to be obtained within 21 calendar days after contract award?

This requirement allows 21 days after contract award, or date of hire, whichever date is later for the DPAS Warehouse Management training module. The DPAS Train the Trainer Certification and Forklift Operator Certification is required at time of award.

Attachment P1: "Enter all prime employee names in Column C (starting at row 10)" the proposer will be unable to comply unless govt provides incumbent employee's names, salaries, and project tenure date. Can gov't provide data for all incumbent employees?

The vendor shall follow the instructions for completing the P1 under the instructions tab on the Attachment P1. The Offer shall not alter any of the Government’s input unless instructed to. These rates are minimum rates, and the vendor's shall follow the instructions of the RFP.

Attachment P2: Govt is asking for Fully Burdened Labor Rates (FBLR) by Labor Category (LCAT)

- some LCATs are listed in the cost summary with both regular (R) and OT hours, should both R and OT be priced on the worksheet with hours and extended annual cost?

There shall be no overtime rates on the Attachment P2. Please utilize the rates/hours/labor categories as shown in the Attachment P2.

Attachment P2: "Per Section L of the RFP, any individual whose proposed Annual Fully Burdened Labor Amount (Yearly) shall be less than $300K or a tripwire justification shall be included in the proposal." This references to section L (2.3 Cost/Price Information) then is cross-referenced to section M (2.0 COST/PRICE) which indicates the tripwire amount to be $420K annually, please clarify which limit requires a tripwire justification.

The tripwire amount is $420k. Please see updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP.

Attachment P2: list of positions shows 1 Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers but Attachment P1 shows 2, which list is correct?

Please see updated Attachment P2 under Amendment 0001 of the RFP.

Attachment P1: position #31, row 40 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk: in column E (RG/OT) this position is shown as "OT". Should there be a "RG" listing for this position?

Please see the updated Attachment P1 under Amendment 0001 to the RFP. This is a RG labor category.

Part B/1.3: Will the Government provide the addresses to the Contractor facilities currently being utilized by the incumbent at each location?

Addresses,…