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PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Notice No. 3 Attachment

SOLICITATION N62742-19-R-1199

GUAM BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES, JOINT REGION MARIANAS (JRM)

Ques. # Reference (Sect/Para/Page or PWS Sect) Question Government Response

Attachment JH-1 & RFP Page 80, Section M, Paragraph M.1.C.7 The referenced RFP paragraph states: "The proposed indirect rate ceilings will be reviewed for reasonableness and the degree to which it accomplishes the Government's desire to control costs." In the event that Ceiling Rates differ from Proposed Rates on an offeror's submitted Attachment JH-1, will the government please clarify whether or not it intends to adjust that offeror's proposed pricing as part of the review described in paragraph M.1.C.7?

Deferred

Page 68 of 90, Paragraph L.7, Volume I Cost Proposal, Direct Labor and Fringe Benefits

The referenced Section L paragraph includes the following guidance: "Identify, by labor classifications, the number of full time equivalents (FTEs), labor hours, and labor rates (for prime and all subcontractors) by Annex/sub-Annex/Spec. Item (Attachment JB-2) for each contract period."

Will the government please clarify whether or not this requirement is intended to apply to all subcontractors, regardless of proposed contract type and/or magnitude (i.e. <> $2,000,000 annually)?

The offeror's JB-2 should identify, by labor classifications, the number of full time equivalents (FTEs), labor hours, and labor rates for prime and all subcontractors regardless of proposed contract type and/or magnitude (i.e., a roll up off all FTEs).

Additionally, for annexes including subcontract effort in excess of $2,000,000 annually, submit subcontractor information in the same level of detail as prime contractor (i.e., submit each applicable subcontractor's JB-2).

A.1 The RFP states this is a follow-on to bridge contract N62742-19-C-1175. Can the government confirm if this BOS is a total follow-on or related to previously awarded contract N6274217C1190 to Fluor?

Deferred

JL-4 Resources Workbook Is the complete JL-4 Resources Workbook including all contract resources for the entire project required to be included in both the Factor D - Technical Approach and Factor C - Management?

Deferred

Section A.3 The NAICS code for the prime contractor is identified as 561210 with a size standard of $38.5M. In accordance with the Small Business Act, section 8(d) and 13 CFR 121.410, the prime contractor is responsible for selecting a NAICS code for its subcontractors. Does the government intend to evaluate the offeror's Small Business subcontractors based only on the NAICS code included in the solicitation or on the appropriate NAICS code identified by the offeror specific to the work to be performed by the subcontractor?

The government intends to evaluate the offeror's small business subcontractors based on NAICS code 561210.

Section I and L.6 Section I incorporates FAR 52.219-9 (Dev 2018-O018). L.6 references FAR 52.219-9 Alt II. Which is the correct version of the clause?

The correct clause is FAR 52.219-9 (Dev 2018-O0018) Alt II. Therefore, Section I and L.6 will be amended to include FAR 52.219-9 (Dev 2018-O0018) Alt II. Amendment forthcoming

Section L.6 and L.7 Factor F.2.c L.6 shows NAVFAC's Small Business goals, which are based on total subcontract dollars. L.7 Factor F.2.c shows that Small Business participation rate is 20% of total contract value. Will the Government please clarify the Small Business goal requirement, and if the goals to be proposed are based on subcontract dollars or total contract value?

The goals for the Small Business Subconracting Plan (Attachment JL-7) are based on subcontract dollars.

The small business participation rate of 20% for the Small Business Participation and Commitment Stragey (Attachment JL-6) and all other socio-economic categories are based on total contract value.

JL-9 Corporate Experience Project data Sheet Question: Will the Government please clarify, or provide an example response, for the information being requested in column C, Description?

RFP Attachment JL-9, Column C, Description, should include a brief description of the contract being submitted for consideration under Factor B - Corporate Experience (i.e. Base Opeations Support Services, Joint Region Marianas).

L.7 VOLUMES II & III Factor D, Technical Approach (p75) There are no performance objectives/standards for Annex 1 General Information and, as such, would not have an approach or staffing levels.

Question: Will the Government please provide clarification for including Annex 1 General Information in the technical methodology discussion?

Deferred

L.7 Factor E, Technical Approach (p75) Page 70 of the RFP states, "(e) Factor E, Safety – The maximum is five (5) pages." Page 75 states, "The technical approach to safety narrative shall be limited to two (2) pages."

Question: Will the Government consider changing the overall requirement for the Safety Factor Response to be limited to 5 pages, all inclusive of the requirements of page 75 of the RFP, and remove the 2-page restriction on the safety narrative?

The "Technical Approach to Safety" is limited to two (2) pages. The remaining three (3) pages are for submission of EMR, DART and TRC Rates. Page requirements for Factor E - Safety, remains unchanged.

JL-7 Small Business Subcontracting Plan On page 2, instructions in red font state: "INCLUDE SUPPORTING RATIONALE FOR ALL PROPOSED

GOALS."

Question: Is it the Government's intention that the supporting rationale for all proposed goals be included in the answer to item #4, "The following methods were used to develop the above subcontracting goals"?

Supporting rationale can be included in the answer to item #4 of the Small Business Subcontracting Plan or it can be an attachment to the plan.

PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS ANSWERS

Notice No. 3 Attachment

SOLICITATION N62742-19-R-1199

GUAM BASE OPERATIONS SUPPORT SERVICES, JOINT REGION MARIANAS (JRM)

Ques. # Reference (Sect/Para/Page or PWS Sect) Question Government Response

L.7 Factor C, Management (p74) Question: If the bidder identifies other Key Personnel in addition to those identified by the solicitation, is the bidder required to submit resumes and letters of intent for the additional contractor-identified Key Personnel?

Deferred

1700000 BSVE

3.1.2 and 3.1.5

There is a discrepancy between Section C paragraphs 3.1.2 and 3.1.5. The referenced paragraphs state:

3.1.2 Contractor shall provide:

a) Qualified/certified/licensed operators for WHE and MHE services to include movement of ordnance.

b) Qualified/certified rigging personnel and support.

3.1.5 Ordnance Transportation Support

2) The Government will provide the ordnance riggers and signalmen.

Question: Will the Government please clarify whether the contractor must provide Ordnance Drivers, Riggers, and Signalmen?

Deferred

1700000 BSVE

3.1.5

Section C paragraph 3.1.5 Ordnance Transportation Support states the following:

The contractor shall provide the following services:

b) Ensure the trailers and stake trucks have wooden decking installed to facilitate ordnance dunnaging.

Attachment J-0200000-07 lists stake trucks as GFE on GF-GR 1700000 tab.

Question: Will the Government please clarify if Ordnance transportation vehicles, trailers, and stake trucks are to be provided by the contractor, or if they are Government Furnished Equipment/Vehicles

(GFE/GFV)?

Deferred

L.7 Factor C, Management (p74); Section H.9 (p27) Section H states the Government will pay the relocation costs for the four Key Personnel referenced in Annex 2, paragraph 2.7.1.

Question: Will the Government consider requiring letters of intent and resumes for only those Key Personnel identified in paragraph 2.7.1 (listed below), and eliminate the requirement for letters of intent and resumes for the additional 12 Key Personnel listed in Factor C Management on page 74?

2.7.1.1 Project Manager

2.7.1.2 Quality Manager

2.7.1.3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

2.7.1.4 Environmental/Energy Manager

Deferred