COMETS_RFP-_Q&As_(2).docx

NNC17ZFD015R – Construction, Maintenance, Environmental, & Testing Services (COMETS) RFP Questions and Answers Q1: SOW 2.8 Energy Management - Can NASA provide the Standard Labor Category (SLC) who is performing this function? The SLC shown in the table on page 73 normally don't meet the qualification defined in SOW 2.8.1. If not accomplished by SLC listed can NASA provide work history for this activity?

A1: This position is not currently staffed. NASA may staff this position at a future date. Labor estimates for this position were not included in Table L-2 Incumbent Labor Demographics.

Q2: SOW 3.10 Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan - Can NASA provide the Standard Labor Category (SLC) who is performing this function? The SLC shown in the table on page 73 normally don't meet the required certification to sign the plan. If not accomplished by SLC listed can NASA provide work history for this activity?

A2: The nature of work under SOW 3.10 Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures Plan is episodic and historically was performed as IDIQ work. NASA intends for this to continue to be IDIQ work.

Q3: Cost Templates Attachment_J2(L)(3)_-_Price_Summary_Template and Attachment_J2(L)(4)_-_Cost_Summary_Template: Where do we input the cost for the Program Management Office PMO?

A3: Worksheets entitled “CLIN 1 Costs” and “CLIN 1 Labor” have been added to Attachment_J2(L)(4)_-_Cost_Summary_Template specifically for the PMO cost. The CLIN 1 Costs template is designed to depict the total proposed costs for CLIN 1 of the contract. Offeror should utilize the instructions listed under “Template 2: CLIN 2 Costs” in the RFP. Similarly, the CLIN 1 Labor template is designed to depict the proposed direct labor costs for CLIN 1 of the contract. Offeror should utilize the instructions listed under “Template 3: CLIN 2 Labor” in the RFP.

Q4: SOW 4.2 Construction Projects; Can NASA please provide more information and access to the referenced electronic project management database that provides a means for tracking cost and schedule milestones.

A4: NASA utilizes shared network drives, eRooms, and an in house Facilities Project Management Databased (FPMD) to provide configuration management for project documentation as well as cost, schedule, and issue tracking across a shared platform. Applications used by the project team include Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project. Access will only be provided after contract award.

Q5: Section L.22 Electronic Data Submission page 64. We have updated to Microsoft Office 2016. Will the Government accept electronic submission in MS Word 2016 and MS Excel 2016?

A5: The electronic data submission requirements in Section L.22 remain as stated in the RFP.

Q6: Attachment_J2(L)(4)_-_Cost_Summary_Template: Tab 1 Total Cost +IDIQ: Please verify the IDIQ total dollars for Year 5 and Year 6. Total on spread sheet does not match the column when added. For example, Year 5 has total of $5,500,000 (cell G13), added column G total is $4,672,915. Year 6 total $5,500,000 (cell H13), added column H total is $2,336,460.

A6: Totals for years 5 and 6 were not correct but all CLIN amounts for years 5 and 6 were correct. Please adjust totals for years 5 and 6 on your submission. However, an amended Attachment_J2(L)(4)_-_Cost_Summary_Template will be posted for your convenience.

Q7: Cost Volume, Attachment L-3 and the CLIN 2 and CLIN 4 Cost Detail worksheets of Attachment L-4 contain a line for designation of “Overtime Labor Hours”. Should the resulting “Overtime Labor Dollars” on these same sheets be broken out on a separate line (a line for Base Labor, a line for OT labor, and a line for Total Labor) or simply lumped into the “Direct Labor Cost from Labor Template” line?

A7: Overtime hours do not need to be broken out on a separate contract line for pricing purposes, but overtime hours should be included and segregated, by Environmental and Construction CLINs for the base and option periods, according to the worksheets provided.

Q8: Cost Volume, Sheet “Total Costs” contains a title of “CLIN 2 Construction Management” in cell B2 of the worksheet. Is the purpose of this worksheet to serve as a roll-up of other CLINS? If so, please designate the CLINS to be included in this roll-up.

A8: Worksheet tab entitled “1a Total CLIN Costs” that contains the title of “CLIN 2 Construction Management” in cell B2 is not a roll-up of any other CLINS. Worksheet tab entitled “1 Total Tasks + IDIQ” is a roll-up of all CLINS.

Q9: RFP Section L.20 Proposal Page Limitations. Given the level of SOW information to be addressed to demonstrate relevant experience would Government consider additional pages for Volume II Relevant Experience and Past Performance?

A9: The page limitations in Section L.20(a) remain as stated in the RFP.

Q10: RFP Section L.20(b). Given the nature and extent of the information requested for Volumes I and II, would the Government consider a font size of 11 point for text?

A10: The font limitations in Section L.20(b) remain as stated in the RFP.

Q11: RFP Section: Cost Volume – Part 2 Cost Templates – Section 9: Cost Narrative/ Contractor Basis of Estimate (BOE) Within the Basis of Estimate - what level of detail is necessary and further, what level of Work Breakdown Structure is appropriate for our submission?

A11: The narrative should be of sufficient detail to explain: pricing and estimating techniques, the basis of all projections (i.e., rationale, assumptions, and cost methodologies), cost estimating relationships, and judgmental factors of cost projections. The Offeror’s own format may be utilized.

Q12: Upon review of Amendment 2, we noticed that NASA did not issue a SF30 with the revised due date (7/21/2017), Q&A and revised cost tables. Please confirm that a SF30 is not required and the Amendment can be acknowledged within block 14 of the SF33.

A12: Per FAR 15.210 (b), “Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation/Modification of Contract, and Optional Form 309, Amendment of Solicitation, may be used to amend solicitations of negotiated contracts.” SF-30 forms are not required and therefore one will not be issued for Amendment 2. Please acknowledge acceptance of any/all amendments within block 14 of the SF-33.