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The RFP Section B-2 lists seventeen CLINs. Three CLINs (0001, 0006, and 0011) require pricing to be supplied, and estimates provided for two additional CLINs (0016 and 0017). The summary lab of Attachment L-2 has entries for CLINs X001 - X010. This structure does not align with the CLINs in Section B-2.

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The scope of work requires that mobilization be provided within a 45-day period. However, there is no CLIN for pricing and subsequent reimbursement for mobilization activities.

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The bidders are to required to provide all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for team members at the contractor's expense.

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The Scope of work requires handling of HAZMAT.

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The contractor is required to supply common tools.

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Where are the bidders to include the price for these common tools, and what is the definition of common tools within this context? Bidders should not include the costs for privately-owned tools in their proposals. The government will not pay or reimburse the Contractor for privately owned tools. Common hand tools are hand tools that can be used to perform maintenance on any piece of support equipment, regardless of support equipment type. Wrenches, pliers, cutters, files, striking tools, struck or hammered tools, screwdrivers, vises, clamps, snips, hacksaws, drills, knives for example. Common hand tools and the tool boxes they reside in are privately owned and purchased by Contractor personnel at their own expense.

In section M of the RFP, the evaluation criteria include proof of managing a large service contract with 400 artisans.

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In section M of the RFP, the evaluation criteria include proof of managing a large service contract with 400 artisans.

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In section M of the RFP, the evaluation criteria include proof of managing a large service contract with 400 artisans. This is a large hurdle that a very small number of companies can meet, thereby extremely limiting competition.

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The RFP requires a detailed explanation if bidders do not use an annual escalation rate of 5%.

FAR 52.222-43 governs contracts subject to prevailing wage determinations and collective bargaining agreements. Paragraph (b) stipulates, "The Contractor warrants that the prices in this contract do not include any allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause."

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Attachment L-2 provides for the development of labor billing rates, including base labor, applicable fringe, applicable overhead, applicable G&A, and fringe. Since 2016, the Small Business Administration regulations prohibit the use of populated JVs. The instructions tab does not provide sufficient clarity relating to what JVs must supply.

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In the case of JVs, please clarify that the rates are fully burdened by the parent company and that each parent company supplying a specific labor category should be identified in column E of the Cost Summary Spreadsheet.

The instruction tab of Attachment L-2 indicates that a worksheet shall be prepared for each prime and subcontractor.

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The instruction tab of Attachment L-2 indicates that a worksheet shall be prepared for each prime and subcontractor.

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The cost summary worksheet does not list CLINS for each cost build. The instructions stipulate that costs have to be broken out by CLIN in the summary tab.

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Row 65 of the cost summary spreadsheet indicates that the maximum fixed fee allowed by the SeaPort-e IDIQ is 8%.

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Double hearing protection shall be worn by all Contractor personnel working in FRCASE industrial spaces when ambient noise levels equal or exceed 100dB. Double hearing protection consists of ear plugs and ear muffs.

Where noise hazards exist in FRCASE industrial spaces, noise level warning signs are posted to notify the workforce that hearing protection is required.

and Attachments L-3 and 15 C

Section 4.3.6.2 and multiple tabs/pages 55 and

and Attachments L-3 and 15 C

Section 4.3.6.8 and multiple tabs/pages 57 and

and Attachments L-3 and 15 C

Section 4.3.6.9 and multiple tabs/pages 58 and

and Attachments L-3 and 15 C

Section 4.3.6.10 and multiple tabs/pages 58 and

and Attachment 15 C

Section 3.16.2.1, Section 4.3.6.13 and Line 16 - SOW Skill Title 3.87.17 35, 59 and

and Attachment 15 C

Section 3.16.2.1, Section 4.3.6.13 and Line 16 - SOW Skill Title 3.87.17 35, 59 and

and Attachment 15 C

Section 3.16.2.1, Section 4.3.6.13 and Line 16 - SOW Skill Title 3.87.17 35, 59 and

and Attachment 15 C

Section 4.3.6.4 and Line 6, SOW Skill Title 3.87.7 56 and

and

and Attachment 7 C and n/a Section 4.3.6.24 and Code 21210 Tools and Parts Attendant 63 and

and Attachment 5 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.16 and Attachment 5 60 and

and Attachment 5 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.16 and Attachment 5 60 and

and Attachment 5 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.18 and Attachment 5 61 and

and

Attachment L-1 L and M and all tabs Section L, Part A, 1, para 4 and Section M, (3), Table ES-1 and Column D 124 and and

and Attachment 5

Appendix A Line 30, SOW Skill Title 3.87.31 and Attachment 5 FTE tab and

and Attachment 5 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.13 and Attachment 5 59 and

and Attachment 5 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.2 and Attachment 5 55 and

and Attachment 3 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.4 and Attachment 3 56 and

and Attachment 3 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.2 and Attachment 3 55 and

and Attachment 3 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.12 and Attachment 3 55 and

and Attachment 4 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.2 and Attachment 4 55 and

and Attachment 4 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.12 and Attachment 4 55 and

and Attachment 5 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.14 and Attachment 5 59 and

and Attachment 5 C and Appendix A Section 4.3.6.25 and Attachment 5 63 and

and Attachment 15 C

Section 4.3.6.4 and Line 32, SOW Skill Title 3.87.33 56 and

and Attachment 15 C

Section 4.3.6.15 and Line 24, SOW Skill Title 3.87.25 61 and

and Attachment 15 C

Section 4.3.6.17 and Line 21, SOW Skill Title 3.87.22 60 and

and Attachment 15 and Attachment L-3 C

Line 22, SOW Skill Title 3.87.23

FTE Tab

and Part B, 1. d 129 and

and Attachment 15 and

RFP C

Line 30, SOW Skill Title 3.87.31 and

4.3.6.23 Multiple tabs

and FTE tab and

and Attachment 15 C SOW 3.15.2.1 and

and Attachment 15 C SOW 3.34 and

and L Clauses Incorporated by Reference; FAR 52.230-2 and Section L, Part B, 3.3 (h), 1st sentence 97 and

and L Clauses Incorporated by Full Text; FAR 52.203-1; 1st sentence and

and Part B, 4., Clauses Incorporated by Reference, DFAR 252.215-7008, FAR 52.215-20, and 252.215-7010 and

1) Will the Government please clarify whether Offerors are also to submit a copy of the Offeror’s PIEE / Solicitation module proposal submission to Offeror’s DCMA ACO and Offeror’s DCAA Point of Contact at time of submission?

and Attachment L-3 and Attachment 15 C and Tab CHT and Coumn G Work locations listed in 4.3.6.3, 4.3.6.13, 4.3.6.19, and 4.3.6.22 (5th para) and Tab CHT and MRO SITES w/o Union - CHT 55, 59, 61, and 62 and 4th Tab - CHT and

and Attachment L-3 and Attachment 15 C and Tab CHT and Coumn G Work locations listed in 4.3.6.3, 4.3.6.13, 4.3.6.19, and 4.3.6.22 (5th para) and Tab CHT and MRO SITES w/o Union - CHT 55, 59, 61, and 62 and 4th Tab - CHT and Column G The RFP, Attachment L-3, and Attachment 15 show labor categories located in CHT, however CHT is not identified in the RFP. Will the Government please provide the definition of the acronym CHT or confirm CHT is the acronym for the NWS Cheatham Annex Williamsbur, VA? Please see the updated RFP, specifically section 3.3.1 for the list of all sites and their respective abbreviations. CHT is the abbreviation for Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Cheatham Annex Williamsburg, VA