JL-7_N6945019R1830_GPI_Responses_0004.pdf

N69450‐19‐R‐1830 Local Guards

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1 22‐Jul 42 Section L L.13(b)(1)(f)

Is the evaluation of Financial Statements being used as a Standards of Responsibility or scoring for evaluation? In either case, what is the Standard to which a Contractor will be deemed "Acceptable vs Unacceptable"?

In accordance with FAR 9.103, an award cannot be made without an affirmative determination of responsibility. The responsibility standards are in accordance with FAR 9.104. Evaluation of Financial Statements are not included within the Evaluation Factors, which are stated in Section M.3 of the Solicitation.

2 22‐Jul 42 Section L L.13(b)(1)(g)

Same question as above: What is the Standard that the Government will consider to be "Acceptable" evidence of availability of working/operating capital? Is it a specific amount or percentage of capital proportionate to the estimated program cost, a debt‐to‐income ratio, credit score, etc.?

Per FAR 9.104‐1(a), a prospective contractor must have adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them. Refer to FAR 9.104‐3 regarding additional information on the ability to obtain resources.

If based upon the information provided within the offerors proposal, the Contracting Officer makes a determination of nonresponsibility, the matter will be referred to the Small Business Administration under the Certificate of Competency Program; the SBA has the ultimate determination regarding responsibility for small business concerns. 2

3 22‐Jul 43 Section L L.13(b)(1)(i)

Same question as above: What is the Standard that the Government will consider to be "Acceptable vs Unacceptable"? Is answering the items 1‐5 deemed responsive?

Submission of a plan in accordance with DFARS 252.237‐7024 is required per L.13(b)(1)(i). Yes, the plan must address at a minimum the items identified in paragraphs (i) through (v) of this clause.

4 22‐Jul 50 Section M M.10(1) Factor 1

It is unclear which attachment is to be used. JM‐1 N6945019R1830 Corporate Experience or JM‐3 N6945019R1830 PPQ both appear to require completion by a Client and not the Contractor submitting the proposal. Additionally, attachment JM‐1 uses definition/note language consist with FAR Table 42‐1, however the attachment JM‐3 provides no such definitions. How will consistency be upheld in the completion and evaluation of these two separate documents?

A revised JM‐1 and JM‐3 Document will be provided via Amend 0002.

5 22‐Jul 50 Section M M.10(2) Factor 2

The Government reserves the right to determine the criteria "Unacceptable" if the staffing levels for each trade classification are 5% lower than what the Government anticipates? If this is so, then what does the Government anticipate the staffing levels to be for each trade. If not provided, than Offerors are left to "guess".

As stated in Factor 2 (or Section M.3, Factor 2) of the Solicitation, Staffing evaluations will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to identify adequate staffing levels:

1. Comparison of proposed staffing levels received in response to the RFP.

2. Comparison of proposed staffing levels with the IGE.

3. Comparison of proposed staffing levels with available historical information.

The staffing levels anticipated by the Government cannot be disclosed.

This is a performanced based requirement. Offerors are advised to use industry knowledge and experience to determine the staffing levels required to meet the requirements of the RFP including the Post Manning Requirements in Attachment J‐ 0401000‐12.

Question No.

Date Received

REFERENCE

QUESTION GOVERNMENT RESPONSE

Amend No.

SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION ‐ SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104

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6 22‐Jul 44 Section L (3)(h)

Please clarify: The entire non‐price proposal shall not exceed 25 pages? Yes. The Non‐Price proposal is limited to 25 pages. Blank tab dividers, Past Performance Questionnaires, and Contractor Performance Assessment Reports do not count towards the page limitation.

7 22‐Jul

General Question: Nothing in your RFP Section L or Section M addresses the submission of a proposal and what information needs to be addressed in the proposal itself, what will be measured, limitation on page count, etc. All that is stated is that Offerors are cautioned not to "parrot" the PWS. Please clarify what beyond what is already stated in Section L and Section M that must be provided in response to this RFP.

Section L.13 includes the Content of Proposals to include submission requirements, formatting, page limitations, etc. Of particular note, Section L.13 (2)(b) on page 43 states submit all price factor requirements and L.13 (3)(b) on page 44 states submit non‐price factor requirements. Crosswalk to RFP Section M.3 which includes the submittal requirements for each factor (price and non‐price).

8 22‐Jul Attachment J‐ 0401000‐09

Training Course and Descriptions: Are any of the trainings listed in the Attachment provided ONLY by the Navy or ONLY available via the US Government (USG)? Will the USG provide any of the training?

Must the Contractor develop its own training courseware?

The Government will provide training materials but will not provide training except where stated. For example: none of the training on Attachment J‐0401000‐09 will be provided by the Government except Fuel Depot procedures. Section C Annex 0401000 spec item 2.12.8 and Section J, Attachment J‐0401000‐09 are revised in Amendment 0004. 4

9 22‐Jul Section C 2.4

Does the contractor need to provide a vehicle at each site? Why must they be uniform? One is guarding a parking lot, the other potentially off road. Can they be electric? Can the government further define "Uniform?" As in, could they just both be "white"?

Refer to Section C Annex 0200000 Spec Item 2.5 Contractor‐Furnished Items.

Except for items identified as Government Furnished, the Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, parts, supplies, components, and facilities to perform the requirements of this contract.

Section C Annex 0401000 Spec Item 2.4 The Contractor shall provide security vehicles for the performance of Force Protection.

Properly equipped plain white vehicles with appropriate markings are acceptable.

10 22‐Jul 31 Section C 2.3

Is there a radio requirement for the Contractor? Section C appears to indicate that all communication equipment will be furnished by the Government.

Refer to Section C Annex 0200000 Spec Item 2.4.4.1. and Section C Annex 0401000 Spec Item 2.3. The Contractor shall use Government‐furnished communications equipment operating on specified frequencies for performance of Force Protection.

Refer to Section C Annex 0200000 Spec Item 2.4.4.1. and Section C Annex 0401000 Spec Item 2.3. The Contractor shall use Government communications equipment operating on specified frequencies for performance of Force Protection. These remain accountable to the Government.

11 22‐Jul 17 Section C 2..8.4.2

DBIDS Credentials: What type of background check is required and is it currently being sponsored by the Government?

Refer to Section C Annex 0200000 Spec Item 2.8.4.1.

There are no fees associated with obtaining a DBIDS credential. The Government performs background screening and credentialing. 2

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12 22‐Jul 15 Section C 2.7.1.3.

Site Safety and Health Officer: Is a Safety Manager required or can the Project Manager also be the Safety Manager?

Refer to Section C Annex 0200000 Spec Item 2.7.1.3.

An SSHO is required. The SSHO may be the same person as the Project Manager but shall have fulfilled the pre‐requisite qualification and experience.

13 22‐Jul 19 Attachment J‐ 0401000‐05

J‐0401000‐05: What is the criteria for MMPI‐2? The criteria are provided for the license psychologist to establish a basis for employment suitability recommendations. 2

With the requirements for the clause 52.222‐17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers in this RFP, we'd like to know if the incumbent is currently required to meet all of the same physical fitness, grooming and training requirements contained in this RFP under the existing contract? Are these standards are new and more stringent requirements? The number of employees currently meeting these standards versus those not, would impact our planning factors.

Physical fitness, grooming and training requirements of the two contracts are the same, however the awardee shall perform their own due diligence to ascertain the qualification of each applicant prior to making a job offer.

15 39 L.2 Table

The delivery options on page 39 has Other Delivery Services as an option (FedEx). Will this option require additional days for delivery to recipient due to a central mail location? If this is “yes,” approximately how many days is the normal delay in delivery?

FedEx and UPS deliver directly to the proposal delivery address* designated in the RFP. For informational purposes, FedEx typically delivers between 0730 and 1500 (Monday‐Friday) and UPS delivers anytime between 1230‐1600 (Monday‐Friday).

The Government does not have control over the processing and delivery times of "other delivery services" and is not permitted to accept late proposals due to delays caused by delivery service carriers.

L.13.(b) L.13.(b) M.3.2

2.g 3.h (1).iv

Do the page counts include the coversheet and table of contents?

A coversheet and table of contents is not required but may be submitted.

However, they will not be excluded from the page count for the non‐price proposal or the price narrative. 2

2.82 2.4

Any information about vehicles including specs and number of vehicles? This is a performance based contract. It is the contractors responsibility to determine the types and quantities of vehicles necessary to meet the performance objectives and standards.

2.8.2 2.4

Section 2.8.2 states contractor name shall be displayed on contractor vehicles. However, Section 2.4 states in the second paragraph that corporate identification shall not be displayed on the contractor vehicle. This appears to be a discrepancy. Please verify.

Section C, Annex 0200000, spec item 2.8.2 applies to vehicles used in the management and administration. Section C, Annex 040100, spec item 2.4 applies to vehicles used in performance of force protection. 2

2.4.4.1 2.3

What type of government‐furnished communications is provided for this contract? Hand‐held radios will be provided.

See Government response to GPI #10

2.9.3.1 2.12.7 2.12.8

Is there a certain percentage of random drug screening that are required to be performed every year? 50% of employees per year. Section C, Annex 040100, spec item 2.12.7 is revised in Amendment 0004.

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21 42 L.13.(b)

(1).a (1).c (1).h (2).a (3).a

What is an entity identifier? A unique Entity Identifier (formerly DUNS) number means the nine‐digit number established and assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to uniquely identify business entities. 2

22 14 2.7.1 The Key Personnel section in the PWS states an organization chart needs submitted per Section F.

However, Section F lists only key personnel and their qualifications (Table line #2 on page). When does the organizational chart need to be provided?

Section F Annex 0200000 2.7.1 is revised by Amendment 0002.

23 What was the total hours worked for each year under this contract recurring and non‐recurring? This information will not be provided.

Will guards have a paid or unpaid lunch break? Post Manning Requirements are stated in J‐0401000‐12. Relief Procedures are stated in J‐0401000‐14. This is a performance based requirement. The Contractor is responsible for determining the approach/methods to meet the performance objectives and standards.

The solicitation does not require a breakdown of costs in that level of detail. Refer to Section B.1 regarding pricing of CLIN/ELIN information. The contractor will invoice on a monthly basis per the unit prices established in the ELINs.

Per Section L.9, all pricing, including recurring and non‐recurring work, shall be fully loaded. The resultant contract will be firm‐fixed price.

The offeror must comply with all applicable labor laws. Bona fide meal periods are addressed under the Fair Labor Standards Act. To obtain information regarding the Service Contract Labor Standards or Fair Labor Standards Act, contact the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) by calling its toll‐free help line at 1‐866‐4‐USWAGE (1‐866‐487‐9243), or visit www.dol.gov/whd

Will worked holidays be billable at a separate rate? The solicitation does not require a breakdown of costs in that level of detail. The contractor will invoice on a monthly basis utilizing the unit prices established in the ELINs. There is not a separate Sub‐ELIN for worked or unworked holidays.

In accordance with Section L.9 of the RFP, all pricing, including recurring and non‐ recurring work ELIN pricing, shall be fully loaded. Offerors are responsible for pricing all contract requirements and ensuring compliance with the applicable labor laws.

Note that the applicable wage determination requires a minimum of ten paid holidays per year; a contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.

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26 Will unworked holidays be billable for full time employees? See Government response to Question #25

What are the current hourly rates for the guard I and guard II? The wage determination (Attachment J‐0200000‐02‐02_N6945019R1830_WD15‐

4539) provide Guard I and Guard II Rates. 2 28 Are there specific vehicles being requested? Refer to GPI #17 2

29 How many vehicles are required under this contract? Refer to GPI #17

Will a teaming agreement be evaluated as a joint venture agreement? A teaming arrangement is not always a joint venture arrangement. A joint venture is a legal entity engaged in joint prosecution of a resultant contract; the Joint Venture team would have a CAGE and Unique Entity Identifier for the Joint Venture.

Whereas teaming arrangements can include joint venture partners, significant subcontractors, subcontractors, etc.

Due to the limited information provided within this GPI, a definitive answer cannot be provided. The offeror must follow all solicitation requirements regarding joint ventures or partnership agreements. 2

Will the agency provide a debriefing to an unsuccessful offerer? The Government will follow FAR 15.505 or 15.506 as applicable regarding debriefings. If a timely request is not submitted, the offeror is not entitled to a debriefing.

Will a firm who has not completed a VETS‐4212 be deemed as non‐responsive? Due to the limited details provided in this GPI, further information cannot be provided. 2

33 23 #18 J‐0401000‐07 Under the uniform section of Attachment J, what level of body armor is required for the armed guards?

Level III body armor. Attachment J‐040100‐07 is revised in Amendment 0004.

34 1 Wage

Determination document

An updated Wage Determination was posted on 7/30/2019 with increased rates, but the document included with the RFP packet is from 12/26/2018. Will you honor the new rates? The updated Wage Determinations will be posted via Amendment 0003

General question

We are aware that employed officers must hold specific guard licenses, but we have learned that state licensure requirements for the offeror’s organization have recently been waived for vendor contracts situated on military bases in order to make it more cost effective. For example, Fort Bragg, Homestead, NASA and Nellis Air Force Base all waive the requirement for the contractor to hold a state license. Could you advise us as to what NAVFAC will be requiring in regards to license requirements for the offeror’s organization?

There are no permit or licensure requirements waivers for performance of this contract. Refer to Section C, Annex 020000 spec item 2.3.4.

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Attachment J‐ 0401000‐09

The government identifies the training requirements, training location, and number of anticipated training events each year. However, there is no distinction as to if all training events are provided by a government provided trainer or a contractor provided trainer…please clarify.

The Government will provide training materials but will not provide training except where stated. For example: none of the training on Attachment J‐ 0401000‐09 will be provided by the Government except Fuel Depot procedures. Section C Annex 0401000 spec item 2.12.8 and Section J, Attachment J‐0401000‐09 are revised in Amendment 0004

Attachment J‐ 0401000‐11

How many security officers will be required to be certified with and carry the rifle on duty?

Weapons qualification requirements in Section J Attachment J‐0401000‐09 apply to all armed guards. Post manning requirements in Section J, Attachment J‐0401000‐13 are revised in Amendment 0004.