NFSC DRFP Questions and Responses.pdf

NASA Fire Services Contract (NFSC) DRFP Questions and Answers

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# DRFP Area Title Section Para # Page # Question Govt Response 1 Attachment D13-ARC IAGP Govt. Rpl IAGP Govt

Rpl Tab Multiple 1,2,3,4 There are numerous AEDs on the SSC Contract. Is the fire department required to inspect or replace components of the AEDs positioned throughout the site?

Yes, SSC fire department is responsible for inspection of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). The Government will replace AEDs as indicated in Attachment D13 under the respective "Gov't Rpl" Tab.

2 Attachment D5 Uniform and Grooming Requirements

1.0 17 (ii) 6 Is it acceptable to place collar brass on the Navy POLO Shirt in lieu of rank embroidery. This action would eliminate the need to purchase shirts when rank changes.

Attachment D5 has been updated to include collar rank.

3 Attachment D5 Uniform and Grooming Requirements

1.0 18 7 Using the NASA Protective Services emblem on the dark blue POLO for administrative positions could confuse fire personnel with security personnel.

Is it acceptable to use the NASA Maltese Cross instead?

No, see Attachment D5 for updated language. Administrative positions may wear navy/dark blue polo shirt with the NASA Protective Services emblem embroidered on the left breast in lieu of civilian shirts.

4 Attachment D6 Vehicle Standards 1 G 2 Six Blue Conical 3 LED Modules are specified on vehicle light bars. Can existing light bars be used until end-of-life or is there an expectation that the light bars be replaced?

Yes, see Attachment D6, Section 1.0, paragraph G for updated language.

5 Attachment D6 Vehicle Standards 1 I 3 Is it acceptable to install radio consoles and modular command cabinets in the rear of the GSA and Contractor provided vehicles when existing vehicles are phased out and replaced?

Yes, see Attachment D6, Section 1.0, paragraph I.

6 Attachment D6 Vehicle Standards 1 J 3 Current vehicles at KSC have striping on the sides and rear of the vehicles.

Is it acceptable to leave the current markings and replace the Maltese only, until the vehicles are replaced per the replacement schedule?

No, see Attachment D6, Section 1.0, paragraph J.

7 DRFP Sections B-F Non-Routine Property Replacement

C.25.4 (a) 47 Are the replacement funds listed on KSC Baseline Services used for all sites or specific to KSC only?

The replacement funds listed in clause C.25.4, Non-Routine Property Replacement, is for all locations.

8 Attachment D1 PWS Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 A 26 Is it acceptable to select a Fire Chief with a minimum experience of 5 years performance as a Fire Chief and 10 years performance as a Deputy Chief in lieu of a Bachelors Degree?

Yes, Attachment D1, Section 2.8 paragraph A.(4) has been updated.

9 Attachment D1 PWS Fire Operations and Firefighting

2.1 (U) Performance

Testing

18 Is it acceptable to use a third party testing agency if desired? Yes, it is acceptable to use a third party to perform testing.

10 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Environmental Management

1.4 Q 6 Is there a procedure already established for Fire Services to transport hazardous waste from spills associated with emergency responses to the ARC disposal location?

Yes, Attachment D1-ARC Annex Section 1.4, paragraph Q has been updated.

11 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 HH 12 Are Annual Physical examinations and GFS provided by another contractor? No, annual physical exams are not government furnished services (GFS) at ARC. The contractor is responsible for securing a health care provider to perform the required physicals.

12 Attachment D1-KSC Annex Fire Operations and Firefighting

2.1 (EE) Note:

Custodial Services

16 Currently custodial services are provided by another Contractor. Will this discontinue?

No.

13 Attachment D1-KSC Annex Fire Services Training 2.4 M 20 Currently the NEMCON contract provides AED and CPR training to fire personnel at KSC. Will this continue?

Yes.

14 Attachment D1-KSC Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 G (4) Plans

Examiner I Certification

25 Currently the Certified Fire Protection Specialists (CFPS) at KSC exceed this certification. Is acceptable to allow the CFPS personnel to meet this requirement?

Yes

15 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 G (1) and (2) 11 Are the Firefighter/EMTs staffing the ambulance assigned from other vehicles and reducing the required number of personnel required on the Engine and Aerial for a medical response?

Yes.

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2.1 HH 12 Are Annual Physical examinations GFS and provided by another contractor? No, annual physicals are not GFS at SSC. The contractor is responsible for securing a health care provider to perform the required physicals.

17 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Emergency Medical Services

2.2 F 13 Are the BLS Ambulances licensed by the State and do they transport? At SSC, basic life support (BLS) ambulances are not state certified under the existing contract. At SSC, advanced life support (ALS) ambulance, not BLS, is the requirement under the solicitation. Refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.2, paragraph F and Attachment D1-SSC Annex, Section 2.2, paragraph A for list of local transport locations.

18 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Fire Prevention 2.5 K 15 Does the Fire Department provide annual maintenance on extinguishers, and currently purchase/replace extinguishers at SSC, or is this accomplished by another contract?

The contractor is responsible for annual maintenance and replacing extinguishers. Refer to Attachment D1-SSC Annex, Section 2.5, paragraph K.

19 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Fire Investigations 2.7 C 17 Does SSC have qualified fire investigators on site, or is it expected that investigators from KSC or ARC will perform this task?

SSC does not have a requirement for on onsite fire investigator. Refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.7, paragraph B and updates to Attachment D1-SSC Annex, Section 2.7, paragraph C.

20 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 G 17 Will the fire Officer (Collateral Duty) be required to meet the same requirements required by the Fire Prevention Officer listed in the main PWS?

Yes, Attachment D1-SSC Annex has been updated. Refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.8, paragraph G and Attachment D1-SSC Annex, Section 2.8, paragraph G.

21 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 M 18 Will the fire Officer (Collateral Duty) be required to meet the same requirements required by the Fire Investigator listed in the main PWS?

Yes, Attachment D1-SSC Annex has been updated. Refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.8, paragraph M and Attachment D1-SSC Annex, Section 2.8, paragraph M.

22 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Vehicle Management 1.8 H 7 If GSA vehicles are provided will the contractor be required to pay for the lease and be reimbursed by the Government?

Yes, contractors will be reimbursed by the Government.

23 Attachment D13-WFF Property Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 V 10 Is the contractor required to purchase SCBAs at WFF? No, SCBAs and all associated parts and equipment are GFS. Refer to D13- WFF Tab IAGP Ctrl Rpl.

24 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Operations Safety

2.3 A 11 The main PWS specifies the Fire Operations Safety Program will be managed by an Assistant Chief. Is it acceptable to assign this to the PrePrice Option 3 Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention if exercised? If not, is there another officer that can be designated?

Yes, the duties of the Fire Safety Officer can be assigned to any officer that meets the qualifications. Refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.8, paragraph D and Attachment D1-WFF Annex, Section 2.8, paragraph D.

25 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Investigation 2.7 B 15 Will the duties of the fire investigator be a collateral duty of the Assistant Chief of Fire Prevention (PrePriceOpt3) if exercised? If not exercised, will this duty be assigned elsewhere, and will that position be required to be required to meet the same requirements required by the Fire Investigator, listed in the main PWS?

WFF does not have a requirement for on onsite fire investigator. Refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.7, paragraph B and update to Attachment D1-WFF Annex, Section 2.7, paragraph B.

26 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 All 15-20 Several classifications state Virginia State certifications. Are Pro Board and/or DOD certifications an option?

Yes, Pro Board and Department of Defense (DOD) certifications are options.

Refer to Attachment D1-WFF Annex, Section 2.8, paragraphs E.4 and E.5.

27 Attachment D1-WSTF Annex Vehicle Management 1.8 H 7 Even though the PWS states Not applicable, will the contractor be required to provide markings and equipment on GSA vehicles?

Yes, refer to Attachment D1-WSTF, Section 1.8, paragraph H for updated language.

28 Attachment D1-WSTF Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 HH 9 Are Annual Physical examinations GFS and provided by another contractor? Yes, refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.1, paragraph II.

29 Attachment D1-WSTF Annex Fire Services Training 2.4 I 11 Are CPR and AED training provided by the JSC Medical Contract? No, it is not GFS at WSTF. The contractor is responsible for securing the required CPR and AED training.

30 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 V 10 SCBAs are serviced by the WFF FD. Who purchases and provides the SCBAs and parts required for maintenance.

The contractor is responsible for purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), to include parts and maintenance.

31 Attachment D1 (All Annexes) Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 K 16 Baseline

PWS

Who is responsible to supply EMS Equipment and storage bags associated with the Rescue Task Force?

Refer to Attachment D1, Section 2.2, paragraph C under the respective annexes.

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2.2 C 12 Who has the responsibility to provide EMS supplies, drugs, and equipment? The contractor is responsible for providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) supplies, drugs, and equipment. Attachment D1-ARC Annex, Section 2.2, paragraph C has been updated.

33 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.2 C 13 Who has the responsibility to provide EMS supplies, drugs, and equipment? The contractor is responsible for providing EMS supplies, drugs, and equipment. Attachment D1-SSC Annex, Section 2.2, paragraph C has been updated.

34 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.2 C 11 Who has the responsibility to provide EMS supplies, drugs, and equipment? At WFF, EMS supplies, drugs and equipment are GFS (Refer to D13-WFF IAGP Ctrl Rpl Tab). Attachment D1-WFF Annex, Section 2.2, paragraph C has been updated.

35 Attachment D1-WSTF Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.2 C 10 Who has the responsibility to provide EMS supplies, drugs, and equipment? The contractor is responsible for providing EMS, supplies drugs and equipment. Attachment D1-WSTF Annex, Section 2.2, paragraph C has been updated.

36 Attachment D1 PWS Business Management

1.1 Line Q: As the current ARC medical services contract does not allow other contractors to use their services, nor are they equipped to conduct fire fighter physicals is ARC Fire approved to use a local vendor to meet their requirement?

Yes. Medical services are not GFS at ARC. The contractor is responsible for securing a health care provider to perform the required physicals.

37 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Environmental Management

1.4 Q Is it ARC's intent that the fire department will be responsible for collecting and transporting all hazardous waste generated during the performance of the contract, to include the waste from large spills or releases that may involve thousands of gallons of materials, or will the current agreement between ARC and the fire department stand where the fire department is only responsible for collecting and transporting materials that are of a common commodity and where the material (including clean-up materials) will fit inside a 55-gallon drum. By the current agreement spills in excess of 55-gallons or that are not of a common commodity are contained by the department and referred to ARC Environmental for action.

Yes, Attachment D1-ARC Annex, Section 1.4, paragraph Q has been updated.

38 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Environmental Management

1.4 Q If the fire department is responsible for collecting and transporting all hazardous waste generated during the performance of the contract will the contractor be responsible for providing all of the absorbent booms, pads, and other clean-up materials to deal with large spills or releases that may be in excess of thousands of gallons?

Yes, Attachment D1-ARC Annex, Section 1.4, paragraph Q has been updated.

39 Attachment D1 PWS Work Management 1.6 Line "I" ARC Fire Department employees currently hold "Public Trust" clearances. Is it NASA's intent to adjudicate secret clearances for all current/future employees at ARC?

The ARC Secret level clearance requirement is for all employees. Refer to Attachment D1, Section 1.6, paragraph I.

40 Attachment D1 PWS Vehicle Management 1.8 B Will the contractor be responsible for all costs associated with repairs to NASA provided emergency vehicles to include regular maintenance , minor and major repairs, and annual preventative maintenance?

The contractor is responsible for all regular annual and preventive maintenance.

41 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 J NFPA 1006 defines three levels for technical rescue (rope, confined space, and vehicle/machinery) as Awareness, Operations, and Technician. Can NASA please define what "Level II training/certification" is.

Attachment D1-ARC Annex, Section 2.1, paragraph J, has been updated to define training certification level for fire operations structural personnel.

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2.1 T After the completion of an NFPA risk assessment at ARC it was determined that NFPA 1971 certified Structural Protective Clothing was sufficient to protect fire fighters during ARFF/Proximity fire fighting operations. Is it NASA's intent that the contractor should provide both NFPA 1971 compliant structural and proximity protective clothing to each fire fighter, or is structural protective clothing with a completed and approved risk assessment for proximity fire fighting acceptable?

Structural firefighting gear with a completed and approved risk assessment for proximity fire fighting is acceptable. Attachment D1-ARC Annex, Section 2.1, paragraph T has been updated.

43 Attachment D5 Uniform and Grooming Requirements

Does the NFPA 1971 protective clothing currently in use by NASA contain PFOA's and PFOS's?

The solicitation requires the contractor to provide the gear for firefighters that is compliant with NFPA 1971. Reference Attachment D5.

44 Attachment D1 PWS Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 X Can NASA identify what "sufficient quantities" of back stock agent (dry chemical, AFFF, Halotron, agent expellant gases) that they would consider sufficient for each site?

It is the contractor's responsibility to determine sufficient quantities of fire fighting agents to perform contract requirements.

45 Attachment D1 PWS Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 If NASA determines that AFFF will be replaced by another agent in the future who will be responsible for the costs associated with purchasing that agent and disposing of the old AFFF?

Any determination to purchase and dispose of the agent is the Government's responsibility.

46 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Emergency Medical Services

2.2 A (Note) ARC Captains and Fire Fighters are currently certified to the BLS level of EMT. ARC Battalion Chiefs only hold CPR certification. Is it ARC's intent to require Battalion Chiefs to obtain EMT certification?

Attachment D1-ARC Annex Sections 2.2 and 2.8 have been updated to reflect EMT certification will not be required for the Battalion Chief position.

47 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Fire Services Training 2.4 I Request ARC define what "Level II" rope rescue equates to in NFPA 1006.

Also request that they identify certification requirements for Rope Rescue, Confined Space, and Vehicle Machinery Rescue as Attachment D-1 - ARC Annex, Section 2.1 Fire Operations and Fire Fighting, and Section 2.4 Fire Services Training, Line I of the PWS conflict on certification level requirements.

Attachment D1-ARC Annex, Section 2.4, paragraph I has been updated to define "level II" training certification requirements.

48 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Fire Services Professional Qualifications

2.8 D (5): State

Incident

Safety Officer

Would Pro Board/IFSAC certification as a Incident Safety Officer be acceptable to meet this requirement?

Yes, Attachment D1-ARC Annex, Section 2.8, paragraph D has been updated.

49 Attachment D1-WSTF Annex Fire Investigation 2.7 2.2 B There is no designation of what position will be required to fulfill the fire investigator role. If this is a collateral duty will that position be required to be required to meet the same requirements required by the Fire Investigator, listed in the main PWS?

Attachment D1-WSTF Annex does not have a requirement for a fire investigator. Attachment D1-WSTF Annex, Section 2.2, paragraph B has been updated.

50 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Business Management

1.1 Is it expected that the contractor will have someone on the site make purchases or should the contractor purchase locally if possible?

This is at the discretion of the contractor.

51 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 A-L The PWS references Florida State certifications for the Assistant Chief of EMS. Should this be Virginia certifications?

Attachment D1-WFF Annex has been updated to read "Virginia." Refer to Attachment D1-WFF Annex, Section 2.8, paragraphs A through L.

52 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 K Are Firefighter EMTs required? The main PWS states Firefighter EMTs under Section K. There is no mention of EMT's anywhere. Should this be item L?

Attachment D1-WFF Annex, Section 2.8 paragraph K has been updated.

53 Attachment D1-WSTF Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 H These items are listed on the master PWS but are not listed on the WSTF PWS. Are Fire Inspector 1 and NIMS course IS 300 required?

The Fire Inspector 1 certification is not required. The ICS 300 course is required.

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# DRFP Area Title Section Para # Page # Question Govt Response 54 DRFP Sections B-F Place of

Perforamance B.8 16 Request NASA consider removal of the fire services requirements at White

Sands Test Facility (WSTF) under the proposed NFSC. Rationale for exclusion would be similar to the lack of inclusion for other NASA locations at AFRC, GRC, GSFC, LaRC, JSC, and at MSFC.

The soliciation will remain unchanged.

55 DRFP Sections B-F Past Performance F.6.2 (b)(2) Clarification of the '100 personnel' as related to the performance areas in subparagraph (3) or as total contract personnel.

The RFP has been updated to clarify total contract personnel. Refer RFP Section F.6.2.

56 Attachment D1 PWS 2.8 Fire Services Attachmen t D1 PWS and Annexes

25 2.8 Fire Services

Personnel Qualifications

Clarification of whether the qualifications and minimum requirements are new or if these are changes to existing standards.

Qualification and minimum requirements are as specified in the solicitation.

57 Attachment D1 PWS 2.8 Fire Services Attachmen t D1 PWS

Annexes

25 2.8 Fire Services

Personnel Qualifications

Correct requirements for NIMS courses IS-300 and IS-400: they are actually ICS-300 and ICS-400.

Attachment D1 and annexes have been updated.

58 Attachment D1 PWS Program Management

1.0 2 Provide the minimum requirements for the key personnel: KSC Contract Manager.

Attachment D1, Section 1.0, paragraph Y has been updated to include the requirements for Contract Manager.

59 Attachment F2 NFSC Price Proposal Template

Instructions by Worksheet Tab 4. IDIQ

Hourly Rates

Tab4 Clarification recommended if this worksheet is intended to only include the Straight Time Fully Burdened Rate, or if there should be additional rows/columns/sheets for the Over Time and Double Time Fully Burdened Rates for each contract period per each center.

Attachment F2, "Instructions" Tab has been updated.

60 Attachment F2 NFSC Price Proposal Template

Instructions by Worksheet Tab 7. ODC

Tab7 Request data be published in the bidder's library as a reference for each center's historical cost associated with non-labor ODCs, for the prior 5 contract years.

Historical information has been uploaded to the Bidders Library. Note: This information is provided for information purposes only to assist Offerors in gauging the volume and types of services that may occur in various areas of the Performance Work Statement during contract performance. However, this information is not to be construed as a limit or guarantee of future work or the actual volume of services required, nor is it representative of an obligation or commitment of the Government. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive representation of all work performed by the contractor. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to understand requirements and propose adequate resources to meet the requirements of the solicitation.

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Template

DL GFY22, 23,

24, 25, 26, 27, 28, & 29 DL

Clarification recommended if this worksheet is intended to only apply the Fringe (in column J) and Indirect & Profit (in column K) to the Straight Time Direct Labor Rate, or if there should be additional rows/columns/sheets for the Over Time and Double Time application of Fringe and Indirect & Profit for each contract period.

Similarly, clarification is recommended if the Fully Burdened Labor Rate (in column L) is intended to represent only the Straight Time Fully Burdened Rate. Additionally, clarification is recommended if this worksheet is intended to only capture the total Fringe Dollars (in column X) and Total Indirect & Profit Dollars (in column Y) associated with the Straight Time hours. Or, provide clarification if NASA is requiring that the same rates for the Straight Time's fringe and indirect & profit be applied also to the Over Time and Double Time hours. Request data be published in the bidder's library as a reference for each center's historical number of Over Time and Double Time hours, for the prior 5 contract years.

Attachment F2, "Instructions" Tab has been updated.

62 Attachment D6 1 2 Line 46, Line

A Posi-Check SCBA Testing System and Breathing Air Compressor are identified. Is the contractor required to test, fill, and perform maintenance on SCBA at ARC? We did not see the requirement in the PWS.

Yes, the contractor is responsible for service and maintenance of SCBAs.

Attachment D1-ARC Annex has been updated.

63 Attachment D13-ARC IAGP Govt. Rpl IAGP Govt Rpl Tab

2 Starting with Line 743

Spreadsheet describes the SCBA Units, bottles, and facepieces as contractor replaceable. Is this accurate?

The SCBA units and bottles are government replaceable. The SCBA facepieces are contractor replaceable. Attachment D13-ARC has been updated.

64 Attachment D5 Uniform and Grooming Requirements

1 5 16 (i) Pants for Fire Officers/Inspectors are specified without cargo pockets.

However, there is a photo of pants with a cargo pocket. Are pants with cargo pockets authorized if the POLO shirt is worn?

No, Photos of cargo pants have been removed. Attachment D5 has been updated.

65 Attachment D5 Uniform and Grooming Requirements

1 6 17 (ii) Pants for Captains, Lieutenants, etc. are specified without cargo pockets.

However, there is a photo of pants with a cargo pocket. Are pants with cargo pockets authorized if the POLO shirt is worn?

No, Photos of cargo pants have been removed. Attachment D5 has been updated.

66 Attachment D5 Uniform and Grooming Requirements

1 6 17 (ii) The language for the Cold Weather jacket specifies the location Maltese Cross. Will each location have their own patch or will the patch pictured in Section (3) be worn at all sites? If the patch pictured in Section (3) is used, then all uniforms shirts and jackets will need to be replaced at the contract start up.

No, all locations will have the same patch. The uniform shirts and jackets should to be replaced at start for each location. Refer to Attachment D5.

67 Attachment D1 Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 L 16 Time Distance

Drills (L)

Is it possible to use the data in Paragraph M to meet the paragraph L requirement? At KSC we cannot respond in an emergency mode unless we are responding to an emergency. Timed responses would have to be completed using normal driving conditions otherwise.

The results of time distance drills performed under Attachment D1, Section 2.1, paragraph L, may be used to meet the requirement in paragraph M.

68 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 17 I (7) ARFF Firefighter trained to FAA Part 139 and NFPA 1003 is not a certification. Is it possible this item was placed as a qualification in error? It cannot replace the other driver certifications listed.

Attachment D1 and all location Annexes were updated to remove the reference to FAA Part 139 and NFPA 1003.

69 Attachment D1-ARC Annex Fire Operations and Fire Fighting

2.1 10 and 18 Page 10 Section I, Section L (5)

There are contradictory statements in these Sections. Are all fire operations personnel required to be certified as HazMat technicians or only those assigned to the structural firefighting task?

Yes, all fire operation personnel (structutal and ARFF) are required to have HazMat technican level certification.

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2.1 10 and 18 Page 10

Section J, Section L (4)

There are conflicting requirements regarding Technical Rescue certifications.

The NFSC Firefighter qualifications on page 28 Section L4 and the ARC requirements on page 18 Section L4 refer to awareness level. Page 10 Section J of the ARC Annex states all structural personnel are trained and certified to the technician level. Are all fire operations structural personnel required to be certified as technicians trained to the awareness level?

Attachment D1-ARC Annex has been updated to clarify the structural personnel to be certified at the technician level.

71 Attachment D1-KSC Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 26 I (7) ARFF Firefighter trained to FAA Part 139 and NFPA 1003 is not a certification. Is it possible this item was placed as a qualification in error? It cannot replace the other driver certifications listed.

Attachment D1 and all location Annexes were updated to remove the reference to FAA Part 139 and NFPA 1003.

72 Attachment D1-KSC Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 23, 24 A (5), B (2 and 3), C (3), D (2 and 3), E (2 and 3), F (2) Florida State certifications only

Is it possible there was an oversight in regard to the word "or" for all positions? (This question does not apply to Fire Inspectors because they must be Sate Certified only) We believe the qualifications should be listed as DOD, or Pro Board, or Florida State

Attachment D1-KSC Annex has been updated.

73 Attachment D1-KSC Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 25, 26 B (1), C (1), D (1), E (1), F

(1) Meeting

Requirements for Fire Officer

Is it possible there was an oversight in requiring all officers to meet the requirements for Fire Officer? Typically fire officers above the Lieutenant level do not possess the Driver Certifications since they do not operate the trucks. We believe any position above Battalion Chief should meet the Battalion Chief requirements, not the Fire Officer (Lieutenant) position. Every position from Lieutenant down should meet the preceding level requirements.

Attachment D1-KSC Annex, Section 2.8 has been updated to reflect the requirements for Battalion Chief in lieu of Fire Officer.

74 Attachment D1-SSC Annex Fire Investigations 2.8 17 E Is SSC required to send Arson Investigators to training conference? We believe KSC and ARC are the only sites with Arson Investigators.

SSC does not have a requirement for an arson investigator.

75 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Business Management

1.1 3 J This following statement is unclear "the contractor shall be able to support local level procurement". Is it expected that the contractor will have someone on the site make purchases or should the contractor purchase locally if possible?

This is at the discretion of the Contractor.

76 Attachment D1-WFF Annex Fire Services Personnel Qualifications

2.8 17 H ARFF Firefighter trained to FAA Part 139 and NFPA 1003 is not a certification. Is it possible this item was placed as a qualification in error? It cannot replace the other driver certifications listed.

Attachment D1 PWS and all location Annexes were updated to remove the reference to FAA Part 139 and NFPA 1003.

77 Draft RFP F2 Attachment Price F.6.3 106 (a)(2) Will the Government provide the most current amendment for the NASA

AMES CBA?

All applicable collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) can be found at the NFSC acquisition website located at https://procurement.ksc.nasa.gov/nfsc.

78 Cover Letter Technical Acceptability

F.6.1 4 3 NASA is aware that in 2016 SBA mandated 8(a) joint venture must be unpopulated. After four years the SBA released new JV FCL language in the Federal Register effective November 16, 2020. We ask NASA strike the language of F.6.1 re FCL and the Cover letter and replace it with "8(a) Joint Ventures are acceptable if all members of the JV have a "Secret" Facility Clearance Level."

The RFP has been updated for consistency with 13 CFR 121.103(h)(4).

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# DRFP Area Title Section Para # Page # Question Govt Response 79 DRFP Sections B-F Volume 1. Technical

Acceptability F.6.1 45-46 NASA is aware that in 2016 SBA mandated 8(a) joint venture must be unpopulated. After four years the SBA released new JV FCL language in the Federal Register effective November 16, 2020. We ask NASA strike the language of F.6.1 re FCL and the Cover letter and replace it with "8(a) Joint Ventures are acceptable if all members of the JV have a "Secret" Facility Clearance Level."

The RFP has been updated for consistency with 13 CFR 121.103(h)(4).

80 Attachment F2 NFSC Price Proposal Template

F2 Column M, GYY 22 DL -

GFY 26 DL

Tabs

Will the Government please provide background data on how total productive hours were identified (within Column M of the F.2) per labor category ? For various Centers, the post details are broken out per post rather than per Labor Category within the D1, therefore the minimum requirments listed in Column M across F.2 are not clearly linked to D1 and PWS documentation. To ensure vendors are generating their solution to consistent standards without making inaccurate assumptions, will the Government please provide a consistent manning table, per site and post that clearly linkes to hours identified in the F.2?

Additional information will not be provided. Refer to the Attachment D1 and its annexes.

81 DRFP Sections B-F Evaluation Factor for Award

F.7.1 111 NASA states "potentially acceptable" as an approach when evaluating the "Pass/Fail" technical volume. Can the Government provide additional clarity as to what a "Potentially Acceptable" evaluation may introduce to a PASS/FAIL Volume? If the Government intends to introduce a "Potentially Acceptable" rating for the technical volume, we recommend NASA provide an opportunity to vendors to clarify the rating, if Potentially Acceptable, and open discussions to seek clarity with the bidder.

The term "Potentially Acceptable" is defined at RFP F.7.1.(b)(3). The Government has clarified that it will hold exchanges with offerors rated "Potentially Acceptable". See RFP F.7(b)(1).

82 N/A CBAs N/A N/A N/A Request CBA seniority lists for purpose of properly accounting for vacation costs.

Prospective Offerors should contact the respective union(s) for this information.

83 N/A Section D Section D N/A To better analyze the staffing and effiency that may be gained as part of meeting staffing requirements please provide the current combat (Firefighter) shift schedules for each center, and if applicable each station. Example of standard shifts 24 hours (On)/ 48 hours (Off);

This Government is not in possession of this information.

84 N/A CBAs CBAs N/A N/A Request CBA for White Sands Test Facility Firefighters at WSTF are not represented by a collective bargaining agent.

85 Attachment D1 PWS Fire Operations and Firefighting

2.1 Background: Replace firefighting agents to maintain sufficient quantities and avoid expiration. "Firefighting Agents" are not defined in Government Furnished Property Lists as either Government provided or contractor provided. Please clarify who is responsible for purchasing.

It is the contractor's responsibility to purchase sufficient quanties.