Request_for_Specification_Clarification_ANSWERS.pdf

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REQUEST FOR SPECIFICATION CLARIFICATION

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DATE OF REQUEST: 21 January 2019 SOLICITATION NO: N50054-19-T-0005

TITLE: MARMC Facilities Building Support Services MARMC POC: Sara Van Gorder

CONTRACTOR: MARMC PHONE: (757) 400-0328

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 1: Can you advise if a site visit is planned for this Solicitation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Site Visit information has been submitted to FBO posting.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 2: Does the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation posted as solicitation number N5005419T0005 on FBO contain requirements similar to a existing contract or will this be a new requirement?

If possible, please provide the current contract number.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: This is a follow-on requirement.

Current contract number is N50054-15-P-0009

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All labor categories mentioned in PWS section 3.2 require personnel to maintain a Secret clearance.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 3: Instructions to Quoters, paragraph 4.a.i.2.c.i, page 24, states: “The minimum level of security required is SECRET for personnel performing classified tasks on this project.”

Will the Government please identify, by job category, which categories require personnel to be cleared to SECRET?

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GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Facilities maintenance is considered renovation projects and routine PMs of the buildings internal systems.

All other projects are considered construction or a capital project.

Examples for construction and capital projects designation would be Main Utilities repair or replacement, external and internal construction that would be considered structural. Projects of this nature will fall under the jurisdiction of NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Command). Facilities Maintenance involves such tasks as erecting temporary/non-structural walls, electrical work excluding mainline utilities, plumbing work excluding main supply, drop ceiling installation, painting interior walls and doors.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 7: How many spaces exist for facilities personnel? What are those spaces for?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There are several spaces within LF-18 and CEP-200 for our Facilities Workforce, Currently in LF-18 there is the Carpenter shop which provides computer workstations for the carpenters and site lead, also this shop provides a full service wood shop located to the rear of the space. The Pipe Shop provides Computer workstations for the HVAC maintenance personnel, the plumber, the painter, electrician journeyman, and the locksmith. This shop also provides tool and equipment storage for the inhabiting tradespeople. The Electricians shop provides a computer workstation for the master electrician, and tool and equipment storage. The Facilities DPAS office provides a computer workstation for the Architect, as well as space for printing equipment and plans storage.

Currently within CEP-200 there is a phone shop which provides the phone technician a computer workstation and storage for equipment and tools. Also there is an electricians shop that provides a computer workstation and storage for equipment and tools.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 6: How does the Government differentiate between construction and facilities maintenance?

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 5: We have a strategic partner interested in working with us on this project, and they have existing personnel in place that meet the specified clearance requirements. However, [ . . .] would like to take the lead, and while the management personnel we have would clearly qualify for clearance, the solicitation states that these clearances must be in place within 60 days of award. It is our understanding that this process typically takes longer than 60 days, so our question is whether you, as the contracting officer and sponsor, have the ability to “fast-track” the application so that we can meet the 60 day deadline.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government does not have a way to "fast-track" security clearance applications.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 4: Instructions to Quoters, paragraph 4.a.ii.2.b, page 25, requires a Resume for each candidate proposed in Staffing Matrix.

In accordance with FAR 52.222-17 (E.O. 13495) we intend to make offers of right of first refusal to all qualified incumbent employees working on the current contract. Obtaining resumes from the incumbent workforce in the time allotted before the deadline for proposal submittal is prohibitive and gives a decided advantage to the incumbent. Also, obtaining resumes from non-incumbent candidates, who are already cleared SECRET and possess the required State of Virginia certifications as outlined in the PWS, to be submitted by the proposal due date, is prohibitive and offers a decided advantage to the incumbent. Proposing job descriptions and outlining how an offeror will recruit, screen and retained qualified, cleared personnel, could be an acceptable alternative; leveling the playing field for all offerors. Will the Government please re-consider the requirement for Resumes to be submitted as part of the Technical Proposal?

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We are asking for the government to remove from the proposal requirements the submission of resumes for all staff members proposed in our staffing plan for the following reasons:

The RFP states that we must include, in our proposals, resumes for each candidate we are proposing in our staffing plan (4.a.ii.2.b, page 25).

However, FAR 52.222-17 (E.O. 13495) is also referenced in the RFP, requiring right of first refusal to incumbent employees.

Requiring both resumes and right of first refusal, limits competition because the RFP does not give us contact information for the incumbent workforce. Even with the contact information, the timeframe for the proposal is prohibitive for proposers to approach these incumbent employees and receive their resumes. The exception is the incumbent contractor, who presumably already has the resumes for all of its staff members on file.

There is not sufficient time to advertise for and receive resumes from all of the required, qualified non-incumbent people and ensure that they can be hired for proposed positions within the proposal timeframe.

Finally, it would be disingenuous of us to advertise for and propose nonincumbent personnel, when we know that at least some of the incumbent personnel will be hired for the contract as per FAR

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.222.17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers. Please note that the incumbent contractor’s employees may elect to refuse any job offers provided by the successor contractor. Thus, to ensure a smooth transition, the quoters shall provide a staffing plan with resumes of possible candidates meeting the Solicitation’s minimum requirements that clearly demonstrates the quoter has the capability to begin and sustain operations at all times. Please also note that some new requirements have been incorporated in the new Performance Work Statement (PWS) to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; see PWS in Solicitation for all requirements.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 15: What BAS is used and when was it upgraded?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Building Automation System (BAS) is provided by Trane's Tracer System Control (SC). MARMC Facilities is currently upgrading the remaining four Building Control Units (BCUs) to the Trane Tracer SC and applicable communication bridge and COM devices.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 14: What is the square footage of each building listed in the PWS?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Facilities Square Footages:*** LF-18 Grand Total Sq. Footage = 288,280 Sq. Ft *** CEP-200 Grand Total Sq. Footage = 215,802 Sq. Ft *** CEP-160 Grand Total Sq. Footage = 7,483 Sq. Ft *** Building 19, NNSY Grand Total Sq. Footage = 28,136 Sq. Ft *** Building 51, NNSY Grand Total Sq Footage = 29,948 Sq. Ft *** V-147 Grand Total Sq. Footage of MARMC Space = 23,467 Sq. Ft *** V-58 Grand Total Sq. Footage = 23,467 Sq. Ft *** CEP-209 Grand Total Sq. Footage = 45,982 Sq. Ft *** Building 1602 Little Creek, Grand total of Sq. Footage of MARMC Space = 1,452 Sq. Ft ***

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 12: Is there a work order management program in use?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There is an in-house trouble ticket system that provides for tracking of maintenance and repair tasks.

These tasks are received and distributed to the appropriate trade for action, that task person then uses the program to report/record any and all info involving the performance of the task. Finally the tradesperson will complete and close out the ticket.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 13: What are the manufacturer and model # of HVAC equipment in each space?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The following equipment is used throughout MARMC Building LF-18: Trane and Carrier: 15-30 Ton Air Handler Units (AHUs) using Chill Water and Steam to include the Chiller Plant Trane / Carrier / York: Heat Pump Systems Mitsubishi: Multi-Zone Split Systems Data Aire: Computer Room Air Condition

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 8: How do we purchase furniture for the building? What is the manufacturer of our furniture?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Furniture is purchased through Government processes; Contractor is not responsible for purchasing furniture.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 9: What kind of phone system do we use? Is that secure, if so, who handles that?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: AVAYA, System is indeed secured and monitored by NCTAMSLANT.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 10: What is the availability for "swing-spaces" or "staging" during projects?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There is currently no availability of swing space.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 11: Are tools, equipment and materials government furnished? Is there a tracking/management system currently used?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: All tools, equipment and materials will be provided by the government. A tracking/management process is in place for major property, however there is no tracking system for minor property. Tools and materials are considered to be minor property.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 18: When do all individuals working in the building need to have a clearance by? What about management? Is an interim clearance or DOJ/Public Trust clearance acceptable?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: As stated in PWS, all personnel working in the building need to have a Secret clearance within 60 days of contract award. At award, the Government will accept an interim clearance, not a DOJ/Public Trust clearance/certificate.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 16: What software is used to manage all HVAC systems?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Software is the Tracer Summit

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 17: Does the contractor need to obtain an FCL clearance by award?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: An FCL must be obtained by award.

Contractor shall explain any issues with obtaining clearances and plans to acquire them in the Transition Plan.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 21: MARMCINST are mentioned to be available on request. How can we get a digital copy of all referenced instructions?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The instructions will be available as attachments with this solicitation update.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 22: Which of the 14 positions are classified under SCA? Which labor categories does each position get classified under?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Each labor category mentioned in the PWS (except the Facilities Lead and Architect) are classified under

SCA.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 19: If a contractor is teaming, is quote limited to only 3 past performance examples?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will accept a maximum of 3 past performance examples from each contractor. That could mean a maximum of 6 examples if a contractor is teaming, though they are still limited to 3 per contractor.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 20: Is there a difference in number of employees between the current contract and what this solicitation anticipates?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The level of effort remains the same as minimum projected skill level breakout stated in PWS. The positions of the locksmith and additional electricians are additional.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 23: Which positions require a secret clearance?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: See answer to Question 3. All labor categories listed in PWS require a Secret clearance. Questions about any additional clearances needed by the Contractor should be brought to the Defense Security Service (DSS) who provides clearances to contractors.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 24: Will the Government please clarify which billets are to be staffed at the Apprentice, Journeyman or Master level, as Apprentice and Journeyman are not used consistently?

This has a significant impact because 3.1.6 statesman Journeyman and above require a VA State License.

For example:

• 3.1.6 Contractor personnel at the Journeymen level or above shall possess current, active Virginia State license(s) appropriate for their trade.

• 3.2.3 Electrician Apprentice. 3.2.3.1 The Contractor shall provide Journeyman Level Electrician support

• 3.2.7 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanic Apprentice. 3.2.7.1 The Contractor shall provide Journeyman level HVAC/Plumbing technician support.

• Section 11. Education and Certifications o There is no mention of the Electrician Apprentice in this section.

o Tasks at sub-paragraphs 3.2.7 are those of an HVAC Apprentice requiring proof of appropriate Freon certification(s).

• Section 15.3 Indicates that two of the three Electricians and one of the HVAC technicians should be Journeyman, however it does not clarify the certification level of the remaining electrician and HVAC Tech.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government recognizes the confusion between Virginia licensing language and PWS. The Government has revised the PWS to clarify the difference between billets; Journeymen and Apprentice have been identified in each applicable labor category. The Government has also removed the requirement for the HVAC Apprentice to obtain Freon certification(s).

Please see revised Solicitation.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 25: The Architect is routinely considered a professional labor category, especially a technical architectural project manager. Section 3. Requirements and Instructions to quoters state “all labor categories proposed in accordance with SCA.” The job description under 3.2.9 states Architect services and provide architectural project management. This does not appear to be a SCA labor Position and is not listed under Occupation Code within the WD/SCA Notice; therefore, it should not apply to the SCA Clause. Please confirm that the Government means “all applicable labor categories proposed in accordance with Service Contract Act (SCA.)”

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, the Government will update the language in Section 3 to state "all applicable labor categories proposed in accordance with Service Contract Act (SCA.)"

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 26: USG did not give us the 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67), nor the Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination to the solicitation.

In accordance with 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67), please provide the wages and fringe benefits payable to each position if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.

5341 or 5332.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Clause 52.222-42 has been added as full text in this solicitation update.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 28: What will the government accept as past performance if, due to the government shutdown, the contractor's customer is non-responsive?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please follow directions as stated in 52.212-1. The Government will accept what past performance information is submitted by the Contractor in the format required.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 29: Could the Government clarify which positions are required to be Apprentice-level, and which positions are required to be Journeyman-level (i.e., Electrician Apprentice versus Electrician Journeyman)? This has a direct impact on which certifications are required for each position, and the requirements of the subsequent resume the contractor must submit for compliance.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government Responses to Question 24.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 27: The Facilities Lead is routinely considered a professional labor category, especially a primary liaison between the Contractor, contract employees and the government. Section

3. Requirements and Instructions to quoters state “all labor categories proposed in accordance with SCA.” The Facilities Lead services does not appear to have a SCA labor position and is not listed under Occupation Code within the WD/SCA; therefore, it should not apply to the SCA Clause. Please confirm that the Government means “all applicable labor categories proposed in accordance with Service Contract Act (SCA.)”

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, the Government will update the language in Section 3 to state "all applicable labor categories proposed in accordance with Service Contract Act (SCA.)"

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 32: What, if any, are the pain points for the current customer? I would like to know any major changes they are expecting with this new acquisition.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government requests Contractors read the solicitation in full to understand the requirements of the work.

The level of effort between the current contract and the solicited contract remain the same.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 33: Given that an FCL takes a minimum of 120 - 200 days to process, will it be required prior to proposal submission date?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: FCL is required prior to contract award.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 30: I understand there was a site visit. Do you have any other site visit planned? If so, we would like to participate.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government has no plans for any additional site visits.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 31: Why is this up for re compete? Is the mission customer unhappy with the incumbent?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The current contract will expire in March 2019.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 36: Please provide a list of Government provided equipment, materials and office space. Besides labor, what materials and equipment must the contractor provide?

If possible, please provide the current contract number.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government Responses to questions: 2, 7, 9, 11, 13, and 15.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 37: Solicitation Page 3, Section 2. Please provide these instructions.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government Response to question: 21

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 34: If a FCL is required prior to proposal submission date is a Form DD254 "Contract Security Classification Specification" required to be submitted at time of proposal submission.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The DD254 is required prior to contract award.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 35: Is a contractor required to have a SECRET clearance upon proposal submittal? This should be the case – unrealistic to expect prime contractor without SECRET clearance to attain this by the start date?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government Responses to questions: 17, 18, and 33.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 38: Solicitation Page 7, Section 3.2.9. Why is this the only position noted as a KEY POSITION? What is the significance of this?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The term "Key Position" was a missprint and has been removed from the PWS.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 47: Solicitation Page 3, Section 3.1.5. Are the maintenance schedules on the Facility Help Desk system?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, the schedule will be managed via an Excel spreadsheet.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 39: Solicitation Page 9, Section 7. This section suggests that the Government will provide all required PPE and safety training. Is that correct?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please review Section 7, stating "PPE provided by the Government includes hard hats, safety glasses, and hearing protection." Required safety equipment, such as safety shoes, are required and not provided by the Government. Additionally, as stated in Section 7, identified employees routinely lifting up to 40 lbs.

must receive training, "provided by the Government as seats are available."

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 41: Solicitation Page 25, Section 4 b) iii).

Please confirm that if a CPARS evaluation is available, that project does not requires a PPIF (Attachment 3) but not a PPQ (Attachment 2).

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: As stated in 52.212-1, "For Past Performance information that has a completed Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluation in Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), the Quoter is only required to complete the Past Performance Information Form."

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 40: Solicitation Page 10, Sections 15.2 and

15.3. Section 15.2 mentions a Laborer but Section 15.3 does not. Please clarify.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Laborer was a misprint, please see revised section 15.2 in most recent Solicitation update.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 42: Solicitation Page 3, Section 3.1.5.

Regarding the Facilities Help Desk, what are the historic numbers of service orders received annually?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: An annual estimation of Help Desk Tickets approximates 2,000 service orders.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 43: Solicitation Page 3, Section 3.1.5. Can you provide a list of all equipment in Facility Help Desk system by building?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government is unable to provide that information.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 44: Solicitation Page 3, Section 3.1.5. Who is managing the Help Desk? Contractor or Government Personnel?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government manages the Help Desk System.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 45: Solicitation Page 3, Section 3.1.5. Does the Govt. provide handheld units tied to the Facilities Help Desk?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government does not provide units as mentioned.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 46: Solicitation Page 3, Section 3.1.5. Does the Govt. provide maintenance/ repairs/replacement for the Facilities Help Desk system?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, this maintenance is handled through a different process.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 57: Please confirm that there is no CBA in place for this contract.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: There is no Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in place.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 58: Can you please provide a copy of the SCA wage rates that apply to this contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government Response to question 56.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 59: Can you please provide an Equipment Inventory for this contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government responses to questions 13 and 43.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 56: Can you identify what Wage Determination number and date applies to this Solicitation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Wage Determination Number 2015- 4342, Revision 11, 12/26/2018 or latest version.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 53: General. How many and what type of vehicles does the Government provide?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government provides approximately 120 vehicles ranging from compact sedans and pick-ups to 2.5 - 5 tons vehicles requiring a Class B License.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 54: General. Who pays for parts, replacement equipment and major repairs that cannot be done with contractor staff?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will manage those costs.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 55: Is the expectation that a dedicated QC Manager will be required on site, separate from the Facility Lead? Can the Facility Lead function in a dual-hatted role?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, the Government does not expect that a Quality Control (QC) Manager will be on site. The Facility Lead will function in a dual-hatted role.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 50: Solicitation Page 8, Section 3.2.11. Does the Govt. provide a work area for the locksmith and any special equipment and replacement keys and locks for this work?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, there is a designated Locksmith Shop with Government furnished tools.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 51: Solicitation Page 8, Section 3.2.11.1.6) Does the Govt. replace security containers found to be damaged or not functional?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, there is a program in place for this requirement.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 52: Solicitation Page 9, Section 13. Does the Govt. have specific forms for the list of deliverables? Or can the Contractor create forms using Microsoft Excel/Word in a similar format?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The contractor can create forms using Microsoft Excel/Word in a similar format.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 48: Solicitation Page 3, Section 3.1.5. Does the contractor have access to the Facility Help Desk system to add additional equipment or make changes?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, the contractor does have access.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 49: Solicitation Page 4, Section 3.2.1.5.

This section mentions grounds. Is the contractor responsible for grounds maintenance and snow removal? If so, please provide additional details such as acreage and cutting, trimming, mulching, de-icing, and plowing requirements.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The grounds are maintained by a NAVFAC outside contractor. Snow prep and removal is handled by the contractor (this requirement) in areas to allow access to the building;

for example, loading docks, crosswalks, and steps.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 66: “Instructions to Quoters” on page 25, Subfactor I: Recent indicates that Quoter shall provide information on contracts within the last three years without specifying how many contracts. However, Subfactor II: Relevant indicates no more than three previous contracts. Can you please clarify if we may provide information on more than three contracts for Subfactor I?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Contractor may provide no more than three (3) examples of past performance, each example shall be within the last three (3) years. Also see Government Response to question 19.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 67: Draft Solicitation: The Solicitation document indicates it is a “Draft.” Can the Government confirm if this is the final Solicitation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see most updated Solicitation in Amendments of this FBO posting.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 68: “This PWS will cover and service MARMC buildings: LF-18, CEP-200, CEP-209, CEP-160, Vl47, V58, LP- 26, Bldg. 19, and Bldg. 51; to include, but not limited to, their related surrounding grounds, operating building systems, including camera and

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government responses to questions 13 and 43.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 63: Can you please publish a copy of the sign-in sheet from the site visit?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government will not disclose sign-in sheets to a site visit.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 64: What is the total square feet per building at MARMC?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government Response to question 14.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 65: Regarding Section 15.2 – 15.3, are all the listed essential labor categories currently working as full-time employees of the contractor or may any of these services be subcontracted?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: The Government requires the requirements of the PWS be fulfilled; the contractor chooses to employ their workforce as needed per requirements.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 60: Can you please specify what repairs are the responsibility of the Contractor?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see Government response to question 6.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 61: Is there a threshold for repairs that are reimbursable to the Contractor?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, all repairs including labor and material costs are funded by the Government.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 62: What subcontracted services are required on this contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Teaming arrangements are at the contractor's discretion.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 80: What does this annotation “Key Position” mean? Is the term “Key Position” synonymous with the term “Mission Essential Functions” that appears later on in sections 15.2 and 15.3? The term “Key Position” does not appear anywhere else in the document, so can it be defined, or removed if it is an artifact from another document?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 38.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 77: Will the painter be required to patch drywall or repair surfaces prior to painting them as part of his or her duties?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Yes, painter will be required to patch drywall or repair surfaces prior to painting.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 78: In many industrial environments, a Journeyman is someone who has already completed an apprenticeship and surpassed the Apprentice level of expertise, so requesting a “Journeyman Apprentice” is confusing. The typical trajectory is an Apprentice becomes a Journeyman and a Journeyman becomes a Master. Can the Government please clarify its intention here in terms of what it means by the terms “Apprentice” and “Journeyman”? Instead of “Apprentice,” is the intention a word like “Assistant”? The two terms Apprentice and Journeyman seem to conflict one another.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 75.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 79: Is the HVAC Mechanic supposed to be a Master HVAC Mechanic (a level of expertise above Journeyman), as his or her assistant is supposed to be at the Journeyman level? Or will both the HVAC Mechanic and the HVAC Mechanic Apprentice be Journeymen?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 24.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 74: "The Contractor shall fulfill the entire contract supporting hours within sixty (60) calendar days of contract award." Does this sentence mean all positions must be filled within sixty

(60) calendar days of contract award?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Correct, all positions must be filled within sixty (60) calendar days of contract award.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 75: In many industrial environments, a Journeyman is someone who has already completed an apprenticeship and surpassed the Apprentice level of expertise, so requesting a “Journeyman Apprentice” is confusing. The typical trajectory is an Apprentice becomes a Journeyman and a Journeyman becomes a Master. Can the Government please clarify its intention here in terms of what it means by the terms “Apprentice” and “Journeyman”? Instead of “Apprentice,” is the intention a word like “Assistant”? The two terms Apprentice and Journeyman seem to conflict one another.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 24. The Government has utilized language reflected in Virginia state licensing.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 76: Is the Maintenance Electrician supposed to be a Master Electrician (a level of expertise above Journeyman), as his or her assistant is supposed to be at the Journeyman level? Or will both the Maintenance Electrician and the Electrician Apprentice be Journeymen?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 24.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 71: Request for Specification Clarification ANSWERS dated 10 January 2019, item #2, indicated this solicitation is a follow-on requirement to current contract number N50054-15-P-0009.

Does this solicitation match the same exact labor mix as is provided under the current contract? What are the labor categories and associated quantities of FTEs that are provided by the incumbent under the current contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 20.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 72: Does the Government intend to attach a Service Contract Labor Standards wage determination to the solicitation?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 56.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 73: Does the Government intend to release answers to all questions asked by facility site visit participants and/or a list of site visit participants?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 63. The Government has answered all questions recorded during site visit.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 70: We're proposing this effort as Mentor Protégé 8(a) JV. Can the FCL be provided by either member of the JV?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: A Joint Venture (JV) has its own CAGE code, therefore the FCL must be for that JV. An individual FCL will not provide clearance for another company in the JV.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 69: Insurance: What are the insurance requirements for this contract?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Government has clairified answer with inclusion of FAR Clause 52.228-5. Please see most recent amended Solicitation for update.

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CONTRACTOR QUESTION 89: With the release of the Responses to Questions on February 1 for the above referenced solicitation, the government has still been unable to provide a complete inventory listing for all items that require maintenance for this effort. This makes is extremely difficult to determine how we should determine the proposed cost, as these are usually by inventory information provided. IT appears this may give an undue advantage to the incumbent, as they have current FTE listing, equipment inventory, etc. Would the government consider providing at least providing an estimated # of personnel provided for this effort and extending the due date an additional 5 business days?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: An extension is not being considered at this time. Overall equipment inventory was answered in Question 13.

The Contractor should propose based on Full Time Equivalent (FTE) breakdown provided in the PWS.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 86: On the Past Performance Questionnaire we are proposing a project where we had 25% of the work share as a subcontractor to the Prime. Question we have the Prime Contractor doing Part 4 and wanted to make sure that is acceptable as they were the contracting activity to us. Or do we go back to the the Federal Contracting Agency?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: It is acceptable for the Prime to fill out Part IV.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 87: Must a contractor receive past performance questionnaires from only a Contracting Officer and Program Manager as stated on the Past Performance Questionnaire Part IV?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: No, the Government will accept a Past Performance Questionnaire from any customer, government or private industry. Only one questionnaire is needed per past experience submission. A Contracting Officer, Program Manager, or any other customer is acceptable along with required contact information.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 88: Would like to inquire if your command would please consider an extension to RFQ N50054-19-T-0005 for Facilities Building Support Services for MARMC, as all bidder questions have not been answered yet and the bids are due in 3 days.

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: An extension is not being considered at this time. As of today, all bidder questions have been answered.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 83: Line item #9 lists “Laborer.” Section

15.2, “CONTINUATION OF ESSENTIAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES”

line item #9 shows the labor category “Laborer;” however, in section 3.2, “Job trade Requirements,” no labor category is identified as “Laborer” and there is no job description for a Laborer. How should bidders proceed in regard to section 15.2, line item #9 “Laborer”?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Please see answer to Question 40.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 84: What do the numbers in the column entitled “Projected Level of Effort” mean? Are these numbers the quantity of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) required to be provided under each labor category for the contract as a whole, or are they the quantity of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) required to be provided under each of the Mission Essential Functions labor categories only? Is there a reason why the labor categories listed in section 15.3 do not match the labor categories in section 15.2, and can you explain the discrepancy so Contractors ensure they bid mission-essential and non-mission-essential labor categories correctly?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Government has revised Mission Essential and Breakout to match. Please see update in PWS 15.3

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 85: 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706) [is unchecked]. Does the Government intend the Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 requirement to remain unchecked?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Government will revise Solicitation to include clause 52.222-62.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 81: "The Contractor shall be responsible for providing and maintaining minimum personnel at ALL TIMES during MARMC working hours to successfully complete all required tasks as described in this PWS” (emphasis added)." Does this sentence in section 4 use the term “working hours” to mean “core working hours” or “normal working hours”?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: MARMC working hours refer to "core hours." Please see PWS clarification update to section 4 in amended Solicitation.

CONTRACTOR QUESTION 82: "Government Furnished Information (GFI) will consist of all applicable facilities documents currently available to MARMC." Will every FTE require a CAC card for access to MARMC and NAVFAC computer and network systems to access the GFI?

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE: Every Full-time Equivalent (FTE) will need a CAC card for access to MARMC, and the Facility Lead will need access to NAVFAC.