RFI Question Submittal Form N68520-22-R-0029 Response SAM POSTED.xlsx
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This document contains a Request for Information (RFI) for maintenance, repair, overhaul, and logistics support services for Fleet Readiness Center Aviation Support Equipment (FRCASE). The Navy seeks these services at eleven FRCASE sites and will consider responses from all business types. Interested parties must submit any clarifying questions using the provided template by June 30, 2022. Responses to questions will be posted as an update. Capability statements and business type designations are also requested by the deadline. No classified information, phone calls, or returned submissions will be accepted. The objective is to modernize, convert, and conduct various categories of maintenance for support equipment. The contractor must provide depot and intermediate level scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, testing, repair, modification, and inventory management services primarily at the Navy Recreation Center in Solomons, Maryland.
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| Attachments Four- Questions 6-27.pdf | ||
| Attachment Two - Abbreviations.pdf | ||
| Attachment Three - RFI Question Submittal Form - N68520-22-R-0029.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment One - MRO Statement of Work.pdf |
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| General Information | |
| FOSR Number: | N68520-22-R-0029 |
| # | Document | |||||
| (SOW, RFI, Attachment) | Reference Paragraph | Question | Proprietary (Yes/No) | Government Response | ||
| 1 | Sources Sought | n/a | Will the contract be a "C"- type contract similar to incumbent, or an IDIQ? | N | The Government is intending for this to be a "D" type IDIQ Contract. | |
| 2 | SOW | 3.3.2 | Does this requirement apply to each of the 11 sites or just FRCASE - NRC Solomons | N | The Contractor shall have the capability to host and conduct unclassified meetings at the Solomons location. Update SOW. | |
| 3 | SOW | 3.80.1.4 | Please confirm PPE "shall be provided" by the government or the contractor? | N | The Contractor shall provide, at the Contractor's expense, all PPE for all team members and labor categories. Update SOW. | |
| 4 | SOW | 3.89.1 | Will the government release current CBAs for Coronado, Solomons, and El Centro prior to formal solicitation? | N | No. The Government will attach the CBAs for Coronado, Solomons, and El Centro in Section J of the RFP. | |
| 5 | SOW | 4.1.1 | Will the government release a listing of all GFP prior to RFP release? | N | Yes. It will be an attachment to the RFP. | |
| 6 | Sources Sought | n/a | Who is the incumbent contractor performing logistic support, material and supply chain management for FRCASE, and under what contract number? | This information will be in the Draft RFP under Section L. The anticipated Draft RFP Release is FY23 Q1 | ||
| 7 | SOW | 3.1.1 | Will the Government address projected influxes, increases/decreases or significant changes that may affect SE at specific sites over the course of the contract (sunsetting aircraft, fielding of new aircraft or transition of aircraft between sites)? | No | FRCASE hosts annual forecasting summits with the fleet customers to discuss the range and depth of planned enterprise SE workload, forecasted increases/decreases in SE MRO capabilities, and assignment of site production quotas for the coming fiscal year. | |
| 8 | SOW | 3.2.6 | Will the Government specify what it constitutes as "administrative" activities? Perhaps including examples of "administrative" activities in parentheses within the sentence? | No | The Contractor shall use Government facilities and equipment for all activity required for performance of the contract. Contractor administrative functions that do not add value to the FRCASE mission, will be conducted offsite. | |
| 9 | SOW | 3.3.1, Table 3.3.1.1 | Will the Government consider including key PSE items in the table for each location? | No | The table is a representative sampling of MRO capabilities at each FRCASE work location. Scheduling of SE is dependent of throughput and skill sets at each location. | |
| 10 | SOW | 3.8 and 3.9 | Will the Government consider completing the PAC prior to completing Transition-in and completion of CDRL A001? The Transition-in period is A to A+7 and the PAC is scheduled for not later than A+15. Receiving approvals and guidance from the Government earlier in the process will impact transition. | No | Please see the updated Statement of Work. | |
| 11 | SOW | 3.67.1 | Will existing market research, including identified alternate sources of supply be entered into approved Navy databases for use by the incoming Contractor; or will the data be handed over during Transition-in? | No |
All market research and sources of supply documented in Maximo and N-ERP at the time of contract transition will be available for use by the incoming Contractor.
| 12 | SOW | 3.89.4 | Regarding the Program Manager position, will the Government identify what it considers a "related field" to Engineering? | No | Yes. The Government will update the description to specify what a "related field" will be. |
| 13 | SOW | 3.1.3.5, 3.1.3.17 | Will USG provide access to all referenced systems? | No | The Contractor is responsible for compliance with IA and personal security protocols required for accessing Government IT systems, the Government will provide access to all referenced systems. |
| 14 | SOW | 3.89.7 | Aircraft Mechanic II, BLS 49-3011, SCA 23022, requires an A&P. Will an Airframe only (not airframe and powerplant) certificate suffice? | No | Please see the updated Statement of Work. |
| 15 | SOW | 3.5.4, 3.10.2 | SOW states, "[w]hen the emergency repair requires a SECRET security clearance, the contractor shall send personnel who possess the appropriate clearance only." Will the USG provide a draft DD254? | No | Yes. The Government will provide a Draft DD254 for bidding purposes only when the RFP is posted. |
| 16 | SOW | All | Recommendation for Evaluation Criteria: Defition of Very Relevant and Relevant Past Performance limited to contracts with Support Equipment maintenance, modification, overhaul, and repair SOWs/PWSs. Ancillary support equipment maintenance is not indicative of experience and expertise required to successfully perform the requirements of the subject SOW. | No | Thank you for your recommendation, the Government will take it into consideration. The evaluation criteria is fluid, please see the FRCASE Draft RFP once released |
| 17 | SOW | 3.8.1 | PWS 3.8.1 states, "… Contractor shall be responsible for providing a Draft Transition Plan with its Proposal covering all the entire length of the contract, including all ordering periods. The Final Transition (CDRL A001) is due no later than seven (7) days after contract award. The Operational Transition Plan will begin on contract award and end no later than the contract start date or seven (7) work days later. This transition period is intended to provide the successor time to perform additional due diligence functions, complete the joint inventory of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and operations in support of the contract." |
Question 1: Is the Final Transition (CDRL A001) that is due seven days after contract award referring to the Final Transition Plan?
Question 2: Where is the Operational Transition Plan defined, is it different than the Final Transition Plan?
Question 3: What is the duration of the Transition In phase?
| Question 4: Will the government provide a master list of CDRLs prior to final RFP? | No | Refer to wording in CDRL A001. | ||
| 18 | SOW | 3.89.1 | Reference states "Table 3.89.2, reflects the historical minimum LOE of each labor category/job skill set necessary to support the operational mission of each site based on anticipated workload. These numbers are based on Full Time equivalent employees (FTEs). The number may not be increased by the Contractor. All adjustments to the team complement must be requested in writing through the FRCASE COR for approval. |
| Question: The discussion of minimum LOE is followed by stating the contractor may not increase the number of FTEs. Did the Government mean to say "the number may not be decreased by the contractor? | No | The contractor shall follow what is stated in Draft RFP. | ||||
| 19 | General | N/A | Will the Government provide in advance of the final solicitation a master inventory of all support equipment? | No | This information is available in the database and will be made available to the contractor upon award | |
| 20 | SOW | 3.8.1 | Transitioning personnel in seven (7) working days without interruption will be difficult. Will the government consider extending this period by either granting a 30-day gap contract prior to the official start of the contract or extending the transition period? | Please see the updated Statement of Work. | ||
| 21 | SOW | 3.8.1 | Does the government have a process/plan for resolution if the inventory of GFP has discrepancies? | Yes, the COR will validate any discrepancies of GFP | ||
| 22 | SOW | 3.22, 3.23, 3.25 & 3.26 | Can the government provide any current production metrics to assist us in developing more accurate pricing for the requested support? | The Government intends for this information to be provided to the contractor at time of award. | ||
| 23 | SOW | 3.69 | We understand that real world events drive priority requisitions. Upon award of the contract, are metrics or any historical information available for management to use for near and long-term support planning? | The Government intends for this information to be provided to the contractor at time of award. | ||
| 24 | SOW | 3.70. | Can we get an inventory list? If that is not possible, can we get a total number of line items along with a total quantity for the expected inventory? | The Government intends to provide a limited set of historic data in the Draft RFP | ||
| 25 | SOW | 3.80.1.2-3 & 3.80.6 | Does the government have any issues/concerns regarding compliance with OSHA or EPA regulations and standards? | The Government does not anticipate anything outside of "normal" HAZMAT Enviromental regulations | ||
| 26 | SOW | 3.82 | Does the government have any HAZMAT issues/concerns? | The Government does not anticipate anything outside of "normal" HAZMAT Enviromental regulations | ||
| 27 | SOW | Can the government share their acquisition plan for support equipment? | No, The Government will not share this information as it is source selection sensitive. | |||
| 28 | SOW | 3.1.3.2 | Is the contractor required to provide vehicles for transport of supply and equipment? | No | Please see the updated Statement of Work. | |
| 29 | SOW | 3.2.6 | Is there a specific location required for contractor administrative facilities and equipment. (ie within a 50 mile Radius of Solmons Island, MD? | No | The Contractor shall use Government facilities and equipment for all activity required for performance of the contract. | |
| 30 | SOW | 3.3.1.1 Number 4 | Is contractor furnished equipment required in support of off-loading ships or is this a labor only requirement? | No | Please see the updated Statement of Work. | |
| 31 | SOW | 3.3.2 | Is a specific location required for the contractor capability to host and conduct meetings of up to 40 persons? | No | The Contractor shall have the capability to host and conduct unclassified meetings at the Solomons location. | |
| 32 | SOW | 3.8 Transition Plan | The Operational Transition Plan will begin on contract award and end no later than the contract start date or seven (7) work days later.What is the anticipated length of Tranistion In 30 Days? Is the government requiring a 7 day Transition on a contract of this magnitude? | No | The Government is intending for a 45 Day Transition. Please reference the Statement of Work for specifics. | |
| 33 | SOW | 3.10 Security | What Level of Facilities Security Clearance is Required by the Prime Offeror? | No | The highest level of facilities security clearance required is Secret, but not required by all employees. | |
| 34 | SOW | 3.10.2.3 | Top Secret clarance is defined in this section. Is a TS facility clearance required by the Prime offeror? | No | Top Secret facility clearances are not required for performance of the contract. | |
| 35 | SOW | 3.89.4 | Job description reads "Participate in business development including identifying new business opportunities" How is this a required skill set needed by the government | No | Please see the updated Statement of Work. | |
| 36 | SOW | Key Personnel | Will resumes be required for the PM and all Site Supervisors due with the proposal | No | The Government intends that the only required resume is the Program Manager position. | |
| 37 | SOW | 4.1.3.6.2 Contractor Provided Vehicles | Will the goivernment provide historic data on the locations, types, and quantities of equipment that the contractor is required to transport in CPV. | No | Please see the updated Statement of Work. |
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