Questions_and_Answers_DRFPQ002-DRFPQ034_Revised.docx

Question DRFPQ002:

SUBJECT: General

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

How many Small Business and Large Business Prime Contract IDIQ awards are anticipated?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) N/A

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Answer to Question DRFPQ002:

The Government does not anticipate limiting Small Business and Large Business contract awards at this time.

Question DRFPQ003:

SUBJECT: General

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Is this RFP a new requirement or follow-on? If follow-on, who is the current incumbent and Contract No.?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) N/A

PAGE NUMBER: N/A PARAGRAPH: N/A

Answer to Question DRFPQ003:

This Draft RFP is a new requirement.

Question DRFPQ004:

SUBJECT: General

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Based on the functional areas identified, what is the anticipated value of each? Can these projected values be further defined into equipment, installation, maintenance, etc.

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) N/A

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Answer to Question DRFPQ004:

There is no identified value for any functional area. The cumulative total of all TOs/DOs issued pursuant to all multiple award contracts issued under this solicitation shall not exceed $248,940,660.

Question DRFPQ005:

SUBJECT: General

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Is there a sample Task Order/Delivery Order for each functional area?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) N/A

PAGE NUMBER: N/A PARAGRAPH: N/A

Answer to Question DRFPQ005:

No.

Question DRFPQ006:

SUBJECT: Statement of Work

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Does the government have in-place governmental Points of Contact (POC’s) in the functional areas currently for the listed Regions and Fleet Readiness Centers??

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) N/A

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Answer to Question DRFPQ006:

Yes, all points of contact will be identified in the IDIQ MAC award and also in individual TOs/DOs.

Question DRFPQ007:

SUBJECT: General

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Would the government allow for a general contractor solution/role (i.e. for systems, processes and overall management) to make the best local decisions for qualified service providers (i.e. a hub and spoke structure if you will) and standardize the offering across the entire network?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) N/A

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Answer to Question DRFPQ007:

This is not the intent of this IDIQ MAC.

Question DRFPQ008:

SUBJECT: General

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Is there existing infrastructure (i.e. warehousing, equipment, etc.) that could be utilized or is it expected the service provider bring all that new to the table?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) N/A

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Answer to Question DRFPQ008:

The requirement for infrastructure will be defined in individual TOs/DOs.

Question DRFPQ009:

SUBJECT: Volume 2 – Contract Administration

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

If proposing as a Small Business concern, is a Small Business Utilization Plan (Annex A) as noted in Paragraph 1.3 on page 172 required?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volume 2 – Contract Administration PAGE NUMBER: 172 PARAGRAPH: 1.3, Small Business Utilization Plan (Annex A) Answer to Question DRFPQ009:

Yes.

Question DRFPQ010:

SUBJECT: Volume 2 – Contract Administration

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

If proposing as a Small Business concern, is a Small Business Utilization Plan (Annex A) as noted in Paragraph 1.3 on page 172 required?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volume 2 – Contract Administration PAGE NUMBER: 172 PARAGRAPH: 1.3, Small Business Utilization Plan (Annex A) Answer to Question DRFPQ010:

Yes.

Question DRFPQ011:

SUBJECT: Electronic Bidders’ Library

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Will the government provide bidders with electronic copies of all the documents listed in the table in SOW section 8.2 Document Listing? Many of the documents are unique to the Navy and not readily available through other sources.

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) SOW

PAGE NUMBER: 78 PARAGRAPH: 8.2

Answer to Question DRFPQ011:

Yes, listed documents will be available for individual TOs/DOs. Paragraph 8.2 of the SOW will be revised.

Question DRFPQ012:

SUBJECT: Small Business Annex Reference

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Should the reference be “Annex A (Small Business)” instead of “Annex B (Small Business)” in Section L, Part B Specific Instructions, paragraph 2.4?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Section L, Part B Specific Instructions

PAGE NUMBER: 73 PARAGRAPH: 2.4

Answer to Question DRFPQ012:

Annex A (Small Business) should be the reference. Paragraph 2.4 of Section L will be revised.

Question DRFPQ013:

SUBJECT: NAICS Code

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

While the NAICS code 333517 “Machine Tool Manufacturing” addresses the majority of the equipment, as stated in the announcement, some of the anticipated acquisitions might be better classified under other NAICS codes. For example, automatic test equipment (Functional Area 12) might fit more conveniently under NAICS code 334515. Does the Government recognize the need to include additional NAICS codes?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Section H Clauses PAGE NUMBER: 99 PARAGRAPH: (d) Answer to Question DRFPQ013:

Yes, however, NAICS 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing represents the majority of the anticipated requirements.

Question DRFPQ014:

SUBJECT: Functional Area 12 (ATE)

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Does the Government prefer ATE solutions based on accepted systems from the DoD Family of Testers?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Section M PAGE NUMBER: 170 PARAGRAPH: Functional Area 12 Answer to Question DRFPQ014:

All requirements will be defined at the TO/DO level.

Question DRFPQ015:

SUBJECT: Solicitation/Contract Type

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

How does a negotiated RFP work if no pricing is requested?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) SF33 Solicitation Cover PAGE NUMBER: 1 of 178 PARAGRAPH: Box 4 – Type of Solicitation Answer to Question DRFPQ015:

Box 4 is checked correctly as a negotiated RFP in accordance with FAR Part 15.

Question DRFPQ016:

SUBJECT: TO/DO

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Will the TO/DO issued be based on pricing only or other factors as well?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) SF33 Solicitation Cover

PAGE NUMBER: N/A PARAGRAPH: N/A

Answer to Question DRFPQ016:

Please refer to NAVAIR Clause 5252.216-9507 Fair Opportunity Procedures under Section H of the solicitation.

Question DRFPQ017:

SUBJECT: Competitive Range – Evaluation Process

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

How will the competitive range be determined if pricing information data is not being requested?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award PAGE NUMBER: 176 of 178 PARAGRAPH: I.A Evaluation Process Answer to Question DRFPQ017:

The Source Selection team will evaluate proposals in accordance with the solicitation.

Question DRFPQ018:

SUBJECT: Pricing Data

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

What kind and at what point will pricing data be requested?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) CLIN pricing sections (Unit Price, Amount, Estimated Cost, etc.)

PAGE NUMBER: 2 – 69 of 178 PARAGRAPH: CLIN pricing fields Answer to Question DRFPQ018:

Pricing/Cost Data will be requested for individual TOs/DOs.

Question DRFPQ019:

SUBJECT: General Payment Question

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Will purchases be made using a government credit card?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) None – General question related to payment method

PAGE NUMBER: N/A PARAGRAPH: N/A

Answer to Question DRFPQ019:

No.

Question DRFPQ020:

SUBJECT: Audited Accounting System and DCAA/DCMA

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Are we required to have an approved and/or audited accounting system to be an IDIQ awardee?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volume 2 – Contract Administration PAGE NUMBER: 173 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 2.2 and 2.3 Answer to Question DRFPQ020:

No, please refer to Section H.8 Requirements for Accounting System of the solicitation.

Question DRFPQ021:

SUBJECT: Accounting System – Pre-Award Survey

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Are we able to have a copy of the pre-award survey regarding accounting system (DCAA/DCMA) REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volume 2 – Contract Administration PAGE NUMBER: 173 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 2.3 Answer to Question DRFPQ021:

Please refer to the DCAA website at https://www.dcma.mil/. Go to “Guidance,” “Audit Process Overview – Information for Contractors” for information.

Question DRFPQ022:

SUBJECT: Accounting System – Pre-Award Survey

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

What kind of information would be on the pre-award survey?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volume 2 – Contract Administration PAGE NUMBER: 173 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 2.3 Answer to Question DRFPQ022:

Please refer to the DCAA website at https://www.dcma.mil/. Go to “Guidance,” “Audit Process Overview – Information for Contractors” for information.

Question DRFPQ023:

SUBJECT: Submission deadline for past performance data from customers

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

What is the course of action in case past performance questionnaires are not received or are late?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volume 3 Past Performance PAGE NUMBER: 174-175 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 3 Volume 3 – Past Performance Answer to Question DRFPQ023:

Any questionnaires not received or received late will not be evaluated.

Question DRFPQ024:

SUBJECT: Proposal Submission address

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Is this the correct submission address? Please confirm the address to submit our proposal.

Address 1 - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division – Contracts, ATTN 25.26.2 HWY 547, BLDG 120-207, Lakehurst, NJ 08733-5082 Address 2 - Naval Air Systems Command, Code: AIR-2.5.2 LeAnn Spann, HWY 547, JB MDL, NJ 08733, Solicitation Number: N68335-19-R-0015 REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Proposal Submission PAGE NUMBER: 1 of 178 and 165 of 178 PARAGRAPH: Box 8 on page 1 and section 4.1.2 page 165 Answer to Question DRFPQ024:

Please refer to Section L, Paragraph 4.1.2 in the solicitation. The address listed under this paragraph is the one that should be used for proposal submission.

Question DRFPQ025:

SUBJECT: Functional Area

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Are waterjets covered under the manufacturing and fabrication equipment (subtractive manufacturing) functional area? Which functional area are both waterjets and EDM (electro-discharge machines) categorized under?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Statement of Work PAGE NUMBER: 72-74 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 6.2 – Functional Area Descriptions Answer to Question DRFPQ025:

Yes, waterjets and EDM's are covered under the Manufacturing and Fabrication equipment.

Question DRFPQ026:

SUBJECT: Pricing Data

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Is it a requirement to offer cost plus and cost reimbursement pricing or can we always submit firm fixed fee in the functional areas we are pursuing?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) CLIN pricing sections for CPFF, FFF and cost reimbursement PAGE NUMBER: 2 -69 of 178 PARAGRAPH: All CLINs Answer to Question DRFPQ026:

The request for proposal for each individual TO/DO will outline the contract type.

Question DRFPQ027:

SUBJECT: Pricing Data

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Why are there multiple CLINs for the same functional area?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) CLIN pricing sections for CPFF, FFF and cost reimbursement PAGE NUMBER: 2 – 69 of 178 PARAGRAPH: ALL CLINs Answer to Question DRFPQ027:

Each functional area has the option for the contract type to be CPFF, FFP and cost reimbursement.

Question DRFPQ028:

SUBJECT: Lead Time/Delivery/Performance Period

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

What type of lead time and delivery is expected for both advance notice and emergent requirements?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Statement of Work PAGE NUMBER: 71 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 1.1.5 (under 1.1 SCOPE) Answer to Question DRFPQ028:

Lead time and delivery requirements for advance notice and emergent requirements will be determined for individual DOs/TOs.

Question DRFPQ029:

SUBJECT: Exclusion from award related to DCMA/DCAA approved accounting system

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

If we do not have a DCMA or DCAA approved accounting system then does that exclude us from being awarded the IDIQ contract?

Will our CPA reviewed statement suffice? We are in compliance with GAAP – Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Statement of Work PAGE NUMBER: 173 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 2.2 and 2.3 Answer to Question DRFPQ029:

Please see question and answer to DRFPQ020.

Question DRFPQ030:

SUBJECT: General question related to the type of DO/TO

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Are we able to negotiate the type of quote request and award at the TO/DO level?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) General – no specific section PAGE NUMBER: N/A PARAGRAPH: General question related to the DO/TO to be issued Answer to Question DRFPQ030:

The request for proposal for each individual TO/DO will outline the contract type.

Question DRFPQ031:

SUBJECT: General question related to the type of DO/TO

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Are there any guidelines on which CLIN will be used? Will equipment always be Fixed Fee?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) General – no specific section PAGE NUMBER: N/A PARAGRAPH: General question related to the DO/TO to be issued Answer to Question DRFPQ031:

The request for proposal for each individual TO/DO will outline the contract type.

Question DRFPQ032:

SUBJECT: Past Performance for each technical/functional area

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Does our past performance need to be applicable to the specific functional area?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volumes – Past Performance PAGE NUMBER: 174 of 178 PARAGRAPH: 3 Volume 3 Past Performance Answer to Question DRFPQ032:

Yes.

Question DRFPQ033:

SUBJECT: Attachment L2 and L3

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Are we required to submit both the contractor performance assessment questionnaire and past performance information form to our customers to complete?

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) Volumes – Past Performance PAGE NUMBER: N/A PARAGRAPH: Attachments – Contractor Performance Assessment Questionnaire and Past Performance Information Form Answer to Question DRFPQ033:

Please refer to Section L, Volume 3 Past Performance in the solicitation.

Question DRFPQ034:

SUBJECT: Proposal Submission

SPECIFIC QUESTION:

Do you require more than 1 copy (binder) for each functional area? (one original and three copies?)

REFERENCE: (SOW, SCHEDULE, ETC.) 2.0 Proposal Format and Submission PAGE NUMBER: 161 of 178 PARAGRAPH: Instructions to Offerors Answer to Question DRFPQ034:

Please refer to Section L, 2.0 Proposal Format and Submission and Table G-3 Proposal Structure in the solicitation.