QAs CMSS 27 May 2022.pdf

Number Document (SOW, RFP, Attachment)

Reference Paragraph Industry Question Government Response

27 RFP Section L, Part B Specific Instructions, para 1.1 Corporate Experience

The RFP states, "For this Volume, the Offeror shall identify relevant contracts, or those portions of a relevant contract by providing up to three (3) contract references where the period of performance is within five years of the solicitation release date and contains efforts similar to those efforts required by this solicitation for the principal entities identified in Table CR-1 (Offeror Summary)". Will the Government please consider allowing up to five (5) relevant contract references given the number of Corporate Experience Requirements criteria in para 1.1.1.1?

The government will not allow up to five relevant contract references.

31 RFP

L.1.2, L, Part B, 2.3.b and SOW

3.1.8.1.1 Requirements/

Responsibilities.

The requirement to provide key personnel resumes with a 30 day turn and no draft RFP cycle significantly inhibits competion. Recommend the requirement to provide Key Personnel resumes and LOI be removed

The government will not remove the requirement of key personnel resumes.

32 RFP

L.3.1.8.1.1b and Section M Part

B, Para 1.2

RFP Section L states resumes shall be submitted to the COR NLT 30 days prior to CSD.

Section M evaluation factors include proposed Key Personnel. What is the requirement to submit Key Personnel resumes - with the proposal as Annex B, or within 30 days of CSD?

The government has amended the addition of Annex B on the solicitation in Amendment 1 of the solicitation.

33 RFP

Section A para 3 and Section K part 52.204-8 (a)(1)

RFP Section A states NAICS code for this effort is 336412. Section K state NAICS code for this effort is 488190. This contract in comparison to the other FRCs has significantly less manufacturing and is primarily a sustainment effort. Recommend NAICS code be changed 488190 as the previous/current contract.

The government clarifies that the NAICs code is 488190.

34 RFP L1.1 Corporate Experience Please confirm it is the Government's intent that Corporate Experience citations are limited to the CAGE code of the offeror, and not affiliate organizations that are not derived through acquisition, reorganization, or mergers.

The government confirms that Corporate Experience is limited to the CAGE code of the principal entity listed in the instructions of Attachment L-1.

35 RFP Section L Part A, 3.0 RFP states any pages exceeding the page limit shall be disregarded and NOT evaluated. Table G-3 states "suggested page limits". Are the page limits listed in table G-3 exact, or suggested, and if suggested will the goverrnment evaluate those pages in excess of the suggested limit?

The government has amended the Table G-3 in Amendment 1 of the RFP to addresss the page limitation. Please see answer to question 8.

36 RFP

Section C, para 3.2.8.2.2 and Section L Part B, para 1.3.f

Section C states transition will be last 2 months (60 days) of current contract. Section L infers a 60 day transition, and all mobilization complete 30 days after award. Will the government clarify or confirm the transition period as 60 days beginning at contract award and 60 days prior to CSD, and that mobilization shall be complete 30 days post award which is first half of transition.

The government confirms that Section C states the transition phase is the last two months of service fo the contract. All mobiliation activities shall be completed 30-calendar days post award.

L.1.2 Key Personnel SOW

3.4.6.2 Key personnel.

The RFP Section L states The Offeror shall identify and include in its proposal resumes for each person the Offeror will employ to fill the specific Site Manager (SOW Section C), Supervisor (SOW Section C), and Quality Assurance Program Monitor (QAM) (SOW Section C) key personnel position Please confirm the three required resumes for the proposal are the Site Manager, Supervisor, and Quality Assurance Program Monitor (QAM)

Please see answer to question 37.

38 RFP

L.1.2 Key Personnel SOW

3.4.6.2 Key personnel.

Key Personel Resume: Which Supervisor position from SOW Section C is to be submitted?

The government clarifies that any supervisor position resume listed as a key personnel in Section C, SOW, of the solicitation will be submitted.

39 RFP

L.1.2 Key Personnel SOW

3.4.6.2 Key personnel.

Key Personel Resume: Is the Quality Assurance Program Monitor (QAM) the same as the Senior Quality Inspector (SQI) listed in the SOW Section C.

Please see answer to question 28.

40 RFP

Section L Part B 2.3 Price/Cost

Information

Section L Part A 2.0 Proposal Format states Proposal information must be structured such that its Volume/paragraph number matches the Proposal Instructions Volume/paragraph number provided in section “Part B Specific Instructions” to which it is responding. However in Part B Specific Instructions 2.0 Volume 2: Price/Cost Proposal, 2.3 Price/Cost Information skips from

(b) to (d) and from (f) to (h). Question: Does the Government us to number our proposal skipping these numbers to match the RFP?

The government clarifies that proposal submission shall follow the instructions set forth in Section L.

41 RFP N6852022R0007 Section I

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates, Page 89. Senior Production Control Clerk (PCC-T56 X5L - Engine Logs/Records) has the SCA Code as 01270; however further down in the table the Senior Production Control Clerk (PCC-AA&E X57 Logs/Records) is listed as 23183. The Production Control Clerks are under 01113. Which SCA Code is correct for the Senior positions?

The government clarifies that the correct SCA code for the Senior Production Control Clerk is 01270. The solicitation has been amended.

42 RFP Page 1, Block 9 The Solicitation Due Date is 30 May 2022 which is the Memorial Day Holiday. Will the government please confirm that this is correct?

Please see answer to question 3.

43 RFP

p.2, Section A(3) and p.95, 52.204-8(a)(1) Annual Reps and Certs

NAICS 336412 is indicated on p.2 but under FAR 52.204-8 NAICS 488190 is indicated.

Which NAICS is accurate? Please see answer to question 33.

44 RFP p.4, Section B

CLIN's 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004 and 4004 Government Furnished Property - NSP (FFP). The Solicitation is set up for Cost (and Cost Plus Fixed Fee) Reimbursement by way of its terms and conditions. There are material differences with regard to how GFP is treated under Cost Reimbursement vs FFP (please see FAR 45.402(a) and (b)). Would the Government please clarify what the intent is with regard to these FFP CLINS that reflect Not Separately Priced (NSP) and as associated with GFP?

The government has amended the solicitation to reflect the correct type of Line Item pricing for Line Items 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, and 4004.

45 RFP and SOW

p. 11

2.5.2 p 116-117

p. 39-40

Key Personnel are indicated on RFP pages 11, 39-41, and 116-117, however the references to not align with one another; i.e. p. 11s list the Test Cell Electronics Tech (ETTC) as key, but that position is not listed as key anywhere else in the solicitation. Will the Government please align all LCATS and conform the RFP document accordingly?

The government has amended the solicitation to reflect the correct key personnel.

46 RFP p. 18, Section C

Section 3.1.2.1., 2nd para. "...Maintenance actions that require travel that exceeds normal maintenance support hours (MSH)…" Is the MSH used in this para. the same standard as indicated in Section 3.1.4.1.1, i.e. does Section 3.1.4.1.1 determine what is and what is not normal?

The government clarifies that MSH is the same standard in Section 3.1.4.1.1 that determines what is normal.

47 RFP Page 20, Section C, 3.1.8

This section references to Service Start Date (SSD) and Contract Support Date (CSD). Will the Government please explain the difference between these two definitions; i.e. does CSD define the beginning of the Mobilization Phase with SSD being the first full day of performance?

The government clarifies that CSD and SSD both mean the first full day of performance on the contract.

48 RFP p. 21, Section C, 3.1.8.2.2

This section states that the transition phase will be the last 2 months of service of the contract or any portion of the contract requirement… Will the Government please clarify whether this section referring to the Transition out phase?

The government clarifies that Section C,

3.1.8.2.2 is referring to the Transition out phase at the end of contract.

49 RFP p. 21, Section 3.1.8.2 (all) Will the government please clearly define the length of transition for the incoming contractor on this effort. (i.e.. 30 or 60 day transition period).

Please see answer to question 36.

50 RFP

Page 40, Section C, 3.4.1, table, Total MSH/Yr column

The table defines one staff year as equal to 1,920 hrs. with 80hrs leave and 80hrs holiday. The 80 hours (holidays) does not include the new Juneteenth Holiday, which is indicated on page

19. Section section 3.1.4.1.8 has 11 holidays (88 hours) listed. Will the government please adjust the total productive hours to 1912 to incorporate the 11th (Juneteenth) holiday?

The government clarifies that for evaluation purposes 1,920 hours as stated in the solicitation will be how one staff year is defined.

51 RFP and SOW p. 41, Section C, 3.4.6.2

The T-56 Working Supervisor is not marked as key on Page 46 but is labeled as Key on Page

41. Will the Government please confirm that the T-56 Working Supervisor is a Key Personnel? The government confirms that the T-56

Working Supervisor is a key personnel. The solicitation has been amended to reflect this clarification.

52 RFP and SOW Pages 41-52 Job Descriptions

The Support Equipment Working Supervisor is not marked as key on Page 51 but they are labeled as Key on Page 41. Please confirm that the Support Equipment Working Supervisor is a Key Personnel?

The government confirms that the Support Equipment Working Supervisor is a key personnel. The solicitation has been amended to reflect this clarfication.

53 RFP

p.53, Section C, 3.4.8.2 and

3.4.8.2.1

Section 3.4.8.2 MSF and Section 3.4.8.2.1. These Sections call out specifics with regard to expectations by the Government in light of Maintenance Support. This type of defining feature is not suitable under Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Term / LOE). The benefit of the bargain under a CPFF (Term/LOE) is the delivery of hours based upon the CLIN / SLIN, not what's based upon a Monthly Maintenance Plan, Maintenance Support Hours Scheduled (MSHS), and so forth.

This hourly approach seems more appropriate to a FFP whereby the Contract and Government agree to expectations of daily, weekly and monthly performance. All a Contractor has to provide under a CPFF is "best efforts." Does the MSHS take precedence over the hours denoted in the CLINs / SLINs? Will the Government please clarify the purpose of these Sections and how such is supposed to operate under CPFF (Term / LOE)?

The government clarifies that the purpose of MSHS is to track the performance of the contract.

54 RFP p.63, Section D

NAVAIR 5252.247-9507 Packaging and Marking of Reports (OCT 2005) is incorporated by reference under "Additional Information" and directly below in full text on same page states same clause but with (OCT 2021) version. Will the Government please clarify which version is correct, OCT 2005 or OCT 2021?

The government clarifies that OCT 2005 is the correct version.

55 RFP p.64, Section E

"The Surveillance Activity Checklist (SAC) at Attachment 1..." Will the Government please update Attachment 1 to Attachment 2 since the DD254 is Attachment 1, and also update any references in the RFP?

The government has updated the references to Attachment 1 SAC to Attachment 2 SAC in the solicitation.

56 RFP p.71, Section G

FAR 252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions. Will the Government please add FAR 52.213-1 Fast Payment Procedure to the Solicitation? The government will not add FAR 52.213-1 Fast

Payment Procedure to the solicitation.

57 RFP p.73, Section G NAVAIR 5252.232-9510 Payment of Fixed Fee. Will the Government please define "bi-monthly", i.e. is that every two weeks or every two months?

The government clarifies that bi-monthly is every two months.

58 RFP

p.81, Section H, Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

NAVAIR 5252.227-9511 Disclosure, Use and Protection of Proprietary Information. Does the Government know at this time any company, organization or consultant it plans on utilizing for Independent Services Contracting (ISC)? If yes, will the Government please provide a list of the company(ies), organization(s) and consultant(s)?

The government clarifies that at this time there are no plans on utilizing ISC.

59 RFP P.83, Section I, IBR

5252.237-9501 Addition or Substitution of Key Personnel (Services), para. (h) calls out Termination for Default pursuant to FAR Clause 52.249-6 Alt IV Termination (Cost- Reimbursement). ALT IV is used only with T&M and Labor Hour award, whereas this award is expected to be CPFF. Will the Government please delete "ALT IV"?

The government has amended the soliciation to reflect CPFF.

60 RFP p.84, Section I, IBR

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 is not present under Section I.

This clause applies when FAR 52.222-41 applies. Will the Government please add FAR 52.222-62 under Section I?

The government has added FAR 52.222-62 in amendment 2 of the solicitation.

61 RFP p.85, Section I, IBR

FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year And Option Contracts) is present. Per our understanding, 52.222- 43 only applies to Fixed Price, T&M and Labor Hour contracts. As this award is anticipated to be cost plus fixed fee (term), will the Govnment please delete FAR 52.222-43?

The government will not remove FAR 52.222- 43 per FAR 22.1006 (c) (1).

62 RFP p.85, Section I, IBR

FAR 52.230-2 Cost Accounting Standards (DEVIATION 2018-O0015). DEV (Jun 2020). Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) does not apply to contracts and subcontracts with small businesses per 48 CFR 9903.201-1 (B)(3). As this is an 8(a) Set-Aside, it whould not be subject to CAS and all Offerors must be small businesses at time of proposal submission. Will the Government please delete this clause and all other CAS related clause(s) (i.e., p. 99 FAR 52.230-1, etc.), throughout this Solicitation?

The government removed CAS related clauses from the solicitation.

63 RFP

p.94, Section K, Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

FAR 52.203-2 Certificate Independent Price only applies to Fixed Price contracts. As this award is contemplated to be Cost Plus Fixed Fee (Term) per FAR 52.216-1 and NAVAIR

5252.211-9503, will the Government please delete this FAR 52.203-2 provision?

The government has removed FAR 52.203-2.

64 RFP p.98, Section I, Full Text

FAR 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards statute to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification. Per FAR 22.1006(a)(2), if FAR 52.222-41 SCLS applies, FAR 52.222-52 cannot apply. The Government expressly states FAR 52.222-41 SCLS applies to this Solicitation / Contract in Section A (1) and again under Section I 52.222-41.

Will the Government please delete FAR 52.222-52?

The government has removed FAR 52.222-52 per FAR 22.1006(a)(2).

65 RFP p.99, Section I, Full Text

FAR 52.230-1 Cost Accounting Standards Notices and Certification (Jun 2020). Per 48 CFR 9903.201-1 (B)(3), contracts and subcontracts with small businesses are exempt from Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) (in its entirety). As this is an 8(a) Set-Aside, all Offerors are small businesses. Will the Government please delete this provision and any other CAS related provisions / clauses throughout this Solicitation, including any attachments thereto?

Please see answer to question 62.

66 RFP p.101, Section I, Full Text

FAR 52.230-7 Proposal Disclosure - Cost Accounting Practice Changes (Apr 2005). Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) does not apply to contracts and subcontracts with small businesses per 48 CFR 9903.201-1 (B)(3). This is an 8(a) Set-Aside. By definition, all Offerors must be small businesses at time of proposal submission. Will the Government please delete this clause and all other CAS related clause(s) (i.e., FAR 52.230-X, etc.), throughout this Solicitation?

Please see answer to question 62.

67 RFP

p. 103 and 108, para 1.0 and para 1.1

Section 1.0 identifies a principal subcontractor as a subcontractor who provides at least 20% of the proposal cost. Principal Subcontractor are defined as a principal entity and can be used in the corporate experience evaluation. In the corporate experience section states that the volume should identify 3 Contract references but does not reference Principal subcontractors. Will the Government please confirm that Principal Subcontractors can provide a contract reference?

Please see answer to question 29.

68 RFP p. 108, para 1.1

Will the Government please clarify how many contract references in total will be accepted if the offeror is proposing a Principal subcontractor? Are you asking for 3 contract references from the offeror and 3 from the Principal Subcontractor or are you asking for 3 contract references in total ( i.e.. 2 from the Prime and 1 from the Principal subcontractor)

Per Section L, the government clarifies that any principal entity can submit up to 3 contract references per principal entity.

69 RFP

p.119, Section L, Instructions to Bidders, Clauses Incorporated by Reference

FAR 52.207-1 Notice of Standard Competition is indicated. Will the Government please clarify whether this Solicitation is part of an OMB A-76 pursuit? If not, we recommend deletion of this clause; If yes, will the Government please elaborate as to its intentions with the Offers received? Does the possibility exist where the Gov't would cancel this Solicitation should it decide to perform the work in-house once proposals are received from the various Offerors?

The government clarifies that this solicitation is not a part of OMB A-76 pursuit and will not delete FAR 52.207-1 from the solicitation.

70 RFP p. 112, Section L, 1.2

"The Offeror shall identify and include in its proposal resumes for each person the Offeror will employ to fill the specific Site Manager (SOW Section C), Supervisor (SOW Section C), and Quality Assurance Program Monitor (QAM) (SOW Section C)" Please clarify which Labor categories are considered Key for the purpose of resume submittal using the LCATs provided on page 116-117 paragraph 2.5

Please see the answer to question 28.

71 RFP p. 112, Section L, 1.2 Will the government please confirm that the Key personnel for resume submission are the Site Manager, Senior Maintenance Controller, and the Senior Quality Inspector.

Please see answer to question 28.

72 RFP p. 113, Section L, 1.2

The Quality Assurance Program Monitor (QAM) referenced in this section is not located in SOW Section C. The SOW references a Senior Maintenance Controller in section 3.4.1. Will the Government please clarify whether the QAM and Sr. Maintenance Controller Quality Inspector are the same position or is the QAM an additional position; if it is an additional position, will the Government please update the RFP with the additional information?

Please see answer to question 28.

73 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Aircraft Life Support Systems Inspector(QI-ALSS) (X50) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 51-9062

SOW 3.4 51-9061

Page 89 51-9062 Will the Government please confirm the correct BLS Code and update the solicitation accordingly?

The government has updated the solicitation to reflect the correct BLS code.

74 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Aircraft Avionics / Electrical Inspector (QI-AV) (X5O) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 51-9063

SOW 3.4 51-9061

Page 89 51-9063 Will the Government please confirm the correct BLS Code and update the solicitation accordingly?

See answer to Question 54

75 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Supply Tech -Hazardous Materials ST-H) ( (X5H) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 43-5061

SOW 3.4 43-501

Page 89 43-5061 Will the Government please confirm the correct BLS Code and update the solicitation accordingly?

See answer to Question 54

76 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Aircraft Mechanic I – CNC Machine Operator does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 51-4041

SOW 3.4 49-3011

Page 89 51-4041 Will the Government please confirm the correct BLS Code and update the solicitation accordingly?

See answer to Question 54

77 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Aviation Mechanic I (AM-T56) (X5L- T-56) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 49-3011

SOW 3.4 43-5061

Page 89 49-3011 Will the Government please confirm the correct BLS Code and update the solicitation accordingly?

Also please confirm that the job title it is listed as both Aviation Mechanic (pgs. 11-12, 116- 117, 90) and Aircraft Mechanic on page 39-40

See answer to Question 54

78 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Aviation Mechanic I (AM-T56) (X5L- T-56) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 49-3011

SOW 3.4 43-5061

Page 89 49-3011 Will the Government please clarify whether the Aviation Mechanic (pgs. 11-12, 116-117, 90) and Aircraft Mechanic on page 39-40 are the same LCAT and update the RFP accordingly?

See answer to Question 54

79 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Senior Production Control Clerk (PCC-T56) (X5L- Engine Logs/Records) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 51-4041

SOW 3.4 17-3023

Page 89 43-5061 Will the Government please confirm the correct BLS Code and update the solicitation accordingly?

See answer to Question 54

80 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Avionics/Electronics Working Supervisor (AVWS) (X5B/X5A/X5C) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 49-2091

SOW 3.4 43-5061

Page 89 49-2091 Please confirm the correct BLS Code

See answer to Question 54

81 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Aircraft Mechanic I AM-ALSS) (X5D-Oxygen ) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 49-3011

SOW 3.4 51-1011

Page 89 49-3011 Please confirm the correct BLS Code

See answer to Question 54

82 RFP and PWS

RFP 2.5.2 p 116-117 SOW 3.4 p. 39-40

RFP Clause 52.222-42 p. 89

The BLS code provided for the Tire & Paint Shop Working Supervisor (TPWS) (X5T & X55) does not match across the solicitation. It is listed as follows:

RFP 2.5.2 51-1011

SOW 3.4 49-3011

Page 89 51.1011 Will the Government please confirm the correct BLS Code and update the solicitation accordingly?

See answer to Question 54

83 RFP

p. 116, Section L, Part B, 2.5.2 table

Per the mapping on page 116 of the RFP the LCATS listed below are mapped to SCA Code 99240, which does not appear in the WD attached to the RFP. Would the government please clarify whether WD applies to these LCATS, and provide the correct mapping to the WD if it does apply?

• Aircraft Power Plants/ Structure/ Support Equip Inspector (QI-AP) (X5O) ++

• Aircraft Life Support Systems Inspector(QI-ALSS) (X5O) ++

• Aircraft Avionics / Electrical Inspector (QI-AV) (X5O) ++

The government clarifies that the BLS-SLC codes apply to these LCATS.

84 RFP p. 104, Section L, Part A, 2.1.1

The RFP states "…letters and other signed documents shall be provided as fully searchable Portable Document format (.pdf) file, however, signed letters related to contracts (such as those identified in Part B, Section 1.1.2.a may not necessarily have been provided in adobe/word searchable adobe, but most often as a .jpg. Will the Government please allow .jpg of items with signatures to be used in Appendix A if that was how they were provided?

Please see the allowable items for Appendix A listed in Section L.

85 RFP

p. 105, Section L, Part A, 2.1.6, Table G-2

Table G-2 indicates the Corporate Experience shall be provided as both an Excel document and a pdf. The template that is to be used is provided by the Government as an Excel document.

Will the Government please clarify whether they expect a word based document that is a separate preparation from the Excel workbook, or whether they expect the Excel document to be put into pdf format and submitted?

The government clarifies that the Corporate Experience shall be provided as both a filled out Excel Document and a pdf of the Excel Document.

86 RFP

p. 105, Section L, Part A, 2.1.6, para 2

The RFP states "...follow the basic structure of the file naming convention in Table G-2 (Offeror Electronic File Naming Convention) for electronic file submissions (e.g., proposal volumes, attachments, appendices), where "#" represents the sequential numbering of files."

There is no # designation (unless you are referring to the Volume # itself) in Table G-2. Will the Government please clarify this request?

The government clarifies that the number designation for files is referring to the Volume numbers in Table G-2.

87 RFP

p. 105, Section L, Part A, 3.0, Table G-3

Volume 1.2 in Table G-3 states there is a 2 page limit per resumes, and Annex B also states there is a 2 page limit per resume, leading one to believe that the Key Personnel resumes will be included in two locations - Section 1.2 of Volume 1, and also in Annex B. Will the Government please confirm resumes are to be in both locations, or clarify what is to be included in Section/Volume 1.2 of Volume 1 if it is not resumes?

Please see the answer to question 8.

88 RFP

p. 105, Section L, Part A, 3.0, Table G-3

Will the Government please clarify whether Volumes 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 are separate documents, or whether 1.1, 1.2, and 1.3 are meant to be subsections within Volume 1.0? The government clarifies that volumes 1.1, 1.2,

1.3 are subsections within Volume 1.0.

89 RFP

p. 106, Section L, Part A, 3.0, Table G-3, Vol. 1.3 and Annex

C;

and

p. 112, Part B, Section 1.3 Transition

Table G-3 shows Vol 1.3 is Transition with a page limit of 15 pages and Annex C is Transition Plan with no page limit; Part B, Section 1.3 for Transition states this is for Annex C. Will the Government please clarify what should be included for Volume 1.3 Transition; or whether Volume 1.3 and Annex C are the same, and if so if the 15 page limit is/is not applicable to the Annex C?

Please see the answer to question 8.

90 RFP

p. 106, Section L, Part A, 3.0, Table G-3

Volume 1.0 states it has a 30 page limit, however Key Personnel resumes and Corporate experience are in Annexes A and B, which do not appear to have a page limit. Will the Government please clarify exactly what is included within the 30 page limit in Volume 1.0?

Please see the answer to question 8.

91 RFP

p. 106, Section L, Part A, 3.0, para 5

The RFP states the each volume shall contain the following…: - Use tabs and dividers, which are not exempt from the page count. Will the Government please remove tabs and dividers from the page count as long as they do not contain proposal information?

Please see the answer to question 26.

92 RFP

p. 108, Section L, Part B, 1.0, para 1

Will the Government please clarify whether they are expecting a write up containing "…proposed capability, approach or feature that reduces risk inherent in the program" in the beginning of Volume 1?

The government clarifies that the offeror is to follow the instructions in Section L Volume 1.0 Technical.

93 RFP

p. 108, Section L, Part B, 1.1, para 3

The RFP states that Offeror is to complete Attachment L-1, Table CE-1 and submit it as the second section of Volume 1.1, but it is not clear what should be in the first section. Will the Government please state what first section is to include?

The government clarifies that the first section for Volume 1.1 is Attachment L-1 CR-1 Offeror Summary and CR-2 Contract Summary.

94 RFP p. 109, Section L, Part B, 1.1.1 Will the Government please clarify whether the comparative analysis requested for each contract is the 1 page limit noted in Table G-3?

Please see answer to question 8.

95 RFP p. 109, Section L, Part B, 1.1.1 If the comparative analysis requested for each contract is the 1 page limit noted in Table G-3, will the Government please expand this to at least 3 pages to allow for a proper comparative analysis to be provided?

Please see answer to question 8.

96 RFP

p. 110, Section L, Part B, 1.1.2, para 1

Will the Government please clarify/confirm that the Attachment L-1's Tab CE-1 Corporate Experience Table is what is to be provided in Section 1.1.2, or if not, please clarify what is to be provided in this section? The government clarifies that Section 1.1.2 is the second portion of the Section 1.1 Corporate Experience Volume. Per instructions in Section 1.1, the offeror is to submit Tab CE-1 Corporate experience as the second section of Volume 1.1.

97 RFP

p. 111, Section L, Part B, 1.1.2.a through d

Will the Government please confirm that the contracts documents are to be placed in Annex A and not in Vol. 1.1

Please see the instructions provided in Section L 4.1 Proposal Submission.

98 RFP

p. 105, Section L, Part A, 2.2.1.1

Will the Government please clarify whether it wants all .zip files uploaded in one DoD SAFE link, or whether it wants the multiple .zip files uploaded using multiple DoD SAFE links? The government clarifies that a single DoD

SAFE link shall be provided to the offeror for the items requested in Section L.

99 RFP

p. 106, Section L, Part A, 2.2.1.2

The instructions for submission state "When files are encrypted for submission, send an email with the “passphrase” ..." Will the Government please clarify whether it means password (such as would be provided for a locked .zip file) or whether it means "click the button in DoD SAFE to submit as encrypted"? The government clarifies that the offeror should "click the button in DoD SAFE to submit as encrypted" for file submission.

100 RFP

p. 106, Section L, Part A, 2.2.1.3

Will the Government please indicate when the Offeror should request a DoD SAFE link from the Government, i.e. within seven days of proposal submission?

The government clarifies that the offeror should request a DoD SAFE link from the government with enough time to ensure a timely proposal submission.

101 RFP

p. 103, Section L, Part A, 1.0, para 6

Will the Government please extend the due date for questions by at least two weeks to allow Offerors to more thoroughly review the RFP? The government will not extend the proposal due date.

102 RFP

Page 114, Volume 2 Price/Cost

Proposal

For key personnel contingent hires, the offeror shall provide contingent offer letters…Please clarify which Key Personnel positions require offer letters with salary (i.e. Site Lead, Senior, Maintenance Controller, Senior Quality Inspector)?

The government clarifies that all key personnel positions require offer letters with salary.

103 RFP

Page 114, Volume 2 Price/Cost

Proposal

For any prospective hires for no-key personnel, provide information to substantiate the rates proposed. All contingent hires shall have a letter of intent (LOI).

For Key personnel can the Offer letter and LOI be combined into on letter?

The government confirms that the Offer letter and LOI can be combined into one letter.

104 RFP

Page 114, Volume 2 Price/Cost

Proposal

For any prospective hires for no-key personnel, provide information to substantiate the rates proposed. All contingent hires shall have a letter of intent (LOI).

Are LOIs required for named personnel that are known and designated as non-key? The government clarifies that for prospective hires on non-key personnel positions LOIs are not required.

105 RFP

Page 114, Volume 2 Price/Cost

Proposal

Are offer/LOI's required in the Annex B with the Key personnel resumes or just in the cost volume? If they are required in Annex B please increase the page count per resume submission and indicate if the salary information should be redacted.

Please see the answer to question 8.

106 RFP Page 114-115, Para 2.3

"if the Offeror's proposed employees are under a collective bargaining agreement, the Offeror shall provide a copy of the agreement" If the offeror is not the incumbent should they enclose the CBA provided with the solicitation documents?

The government clarifies that the current CBA for the incubment is Attachment 8.

107 RFP p. 113-114, Section L, 2.3

Are subcontractors required to submit a separate, sealed price proposal to the government?

The government clarifies that subcontractors are required to submit a separate, sealed price proposal to the government.

108 RFP p. 113-114, Section L, 2.3

Are subcontractors required to submit a price narrative with Attachment L-2?

The government clarifies that subcontractors are required to submit a price narrative with Attachment L-2.

109 RFP p. 113-114, Section L, 2.3 Are subcontractors required to submit a Professional Compensation Plan with their price proposal?

The government clarifies that subcontractors are required to submit a professional Compensation Plan with their price proposal.

110 Att L-1 and RFP

Attachment L-1 and

p. 103, Section L, Part A, para.

1.0

Page 103, Part A, Paragraph 1.0 defines a principal subcontractor as a principal entity. Will the government please update Attachment L-1, CR-2 and instructions to include "principal sub-contractor" references?

Please see answer to question 29.

113 Att L-1 Attachment L-1, Tab CE 1 Cont

Instruction CE-1 for lines 14- 24 state to provide a brief description of work performed. The CE-1 Cont tab does not provide a column for this description. Please clarify where the brief description should be provided?

Please see instructions on Attachment L-1 Contract Experience Summary. The information is to be provided in Column C on CE-1 Cont.

114 RFP p. 1, SF 33, box 9

Given the number of questions and the need for requirements clarification for the Offeror's submission, will the Government please grant at least a three week extension post response to Questions and clarifications to allow Offerors to properly revise all documentation associated with this effort?

The government will not extend the proposal due date by three weeks. The soliciation due date has been extended by two weeks.