QA_GovernmentResponse.pdf

ATTACHMENT JL-1

WRITTEN QUESTION FORM

SOLICITATION NO. N62742-19-R-1199

Question/Comment# Question(s)/Comments Question/Comment in Reference To: RFP Section(s) PWS Section(s) Govnerment Response

Rows 10 and 11 on # of contracts with Security Clearances.

Please confirm that is for the past 5 years also. Also, we believe the weight for these two lines are too high. We have been performing Aircraft modification work for DoD customers without any clearance requirements.

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix+(DRAF T)

Attachment 6 N/A The requirement is the number of current contracts with Security Clearances however, the Government will take into consideration a recency cutoff and the weight.

Would you set a different points threshold for small business awards versus unrestricted?

General All N/A

The points threshold has not been finalized, however the Government does not intend to have separate points thresholds for Small and Large Businesses. The Government may consider seperate MTTRs before final RFP release.

Paragraph 2.2.2 is missing from the Section L Instructions.

Is this paragraph reserved or will the paragraphs be renumbered? L.2.2.2

All corresponding paragraph numbers will be updated before final RFP release.

Paragraph 2.2.5 is missing from the Section L Instructions.

Is this paragraph reserved or will the paragraphs be renumbered? L.2.2.5

All corresponding paragraph numbers will be updated before final RFP release.

There are disconnects between Table 2.3 Proposal Organization and the Section L instructions.

What is the name of Volume I? Will the government update Table 2.3 to match the Section L instructions?

L.3.0 The name of Volume 1 is unidentified at this time. Section L will be updated and all corresponding tables will match the instructions for the final RFP Release.

6 Volume III clarification Paragraph 5.1.1 is not titled in the instructions. Is it CPARS as shown in Table 2.3?

L.5.1.1 The Government has updated paragraph 5.1.1.

7 Volume III clarification

Paragraph 5.1.2 is Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) in Table 2.3 but is Organizational Structure Change History in the Section L instructions. Will the government add PPQ instructions to Section L and add the Organizational Structure Change History to Table 2.3?

L.5.1.2 The Governmen has corrected table 2.3 to match the instructions.

Paragraph 1.8 is missing from the Section M Instructions.

Is this paragraph reserved or will the paragraphs be renumbered? M.1.8

All corresponding paragraph numbers will be updated before final RFP release.

Paragraph 2.4.3 is missing from the Section M Instructions.

Is this paragraph reserved or will the paragraphs be renumbered?

M.2.4.3 All corresponding paragraph numbers will be updated before final RFP release.

10 Paragraph 2.4.4 is missing from the Section M Instructions.

Is this paragraph reserved or will the paragraphs be renumbered?

M.2.4.4 All corresponding paragraph numbers will be updated before final RFP release.

Section L.2.3.2 of the RFP states: The following limitation only applies to the Technical Volume. Text intended for evaluation within all figures, charts, tables, and graphs, to include imbedded images, shall be no less than Arial 8-pt.

Will the Government allow Arial 8-pt font for figures, charts, tables, and graphs in all volumes of the proposal to ensure graphics are sized suitably for the required page sizes?

L.2.3.2 The Government will take this into consideration and will allow Arial 8-pt font for figures, charts, tables and graphs in all volumes.

Is the Government willing to adjust the calendar day of the month from 10th to 15th day to support accurate accounting processes/practices?

The Contractor shall submit a Contract Funds Status Report (CFSR) IAW Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) A006 and PWS paragraph 6.2.6. Due to site CFT PMO and COR monthly, 10th calendar day of the month.

N/A 4.1.1 Cost Tracking The Government has changed the due date to the 15th.

Please clarify what the Government means by "The Contractor will NOT certify training provided to task order user personnel."

The Contractor can conduct on the job training of user personnel on a non-interference basis with the task order performance and/or schedule metrics. The Contractor will NOT certify training provided to task order user personnel. All training will be coordinated at least 72 hours in advance between Contractor site leadership and site COR.

N/A 5.8.1 Training

The intent of para 5.8.1 is since contract personnel may have significant weapon system experience and expertise, the government personnel may gain knowledge by observing the contractor performing a given task. HOWEVER , due to the CFT effort is for labor and not training, the contractor will not be signing off training records of government personel or certifying personnel as a result of the training observation.

This appears to be in conflict with 5.8.1 "The Contractor will NOT certify training provided to task order user personnel." Can the Government please provide clarity as to what certifications the contractor is authorized to perform?

DoD Contractor employees assigned to operate either Government-owned/Government-leased equipment in performance of their contract shall be certified, by the Contractor and at the Contractor’s expense, as being fully qualified to operate the vehicles/equipment to which they are assigned.

N/A

5.17 Contractor Vehicle/Equipment

Operations

The contractor is responsible for training and certifying their personnel on vehicle/Equipment Operations. This is separate and distinct to the observational training opportunites.

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The Government states, "The Government is not evaluating price as part of this source selection as authorized by FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii)(A)." However, para 1.9 Discussions states that:

"The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. Therefore, it is imperative that the initial offer contain the Offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint." Will the Government clarify that pricing will not be part of the evaluation process?

Best value is defined as the Offerors that demonstrate Past Technical Experience within the Government-validated HTRO Minimum Technical Threshold Rating (MTTR) with Acceptable Past Performance and Acceptable Small Business Commitment. The Government is not evaluating price as part of this source selection as authorized by FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii)(A). Therefore, the Government is not selecting a lowest priced technically acceptable proposal, nor will it conduct a subjective tradeoff.

Attach 5, Section M, Para1.1, (B) N/A The Government confirms that pricing will not be included as part of the evaluation process for basic awards. Pricing will be done at individual task order evaluation.

Will the government consider providing a separate CLIN for the shift differential costs to keep consistency?

Multiply pay rates due to shift differentials and actual hours worked vs approved leave, holidays etc.

Attachment 2 H Clauses para H-3

(a) (4)

N/A The Government will take this into consideration but does not intend to change the CLIN structure at this time.

Are there any instance where the Government will require the Contactor to provide any of the items listed by Government as may? If the Contractor is required to provide any of the may items it will be a cost impact.

The use of [may] as utilized at least four times in H- 4 (B)

Attachment 2 H Clause H-4 (b) N/A The PWS and individual task order solicitations will provide guidance in these instances. See clause H-4

CDLR A006 block 5 list a PWS paragraph reference of 6.5, however the PWS ends at 6.2

CDRL references CDRL A006 Block 5 PWS 4.1.1 and 6.2 The Government has updated the references

CDLR A008 block 16 list a PWS paragraph reference of 6.7, however the PWS ends at 6.2

CDRL references CDRL A006 Block PWS 4.2.1 and 6.2 The Government has updated the references

CDLR A010 block 16 list a PWS paragraph reference of 6.10, however the PWS ends at 6.2

CDRL references CDRL A006 Block PWS 4.2.1 and 6.2 The Government has updated the references

Will the government consider adding labor categories in order to support the workflow package development required?

Workbook/maintenance development Workbook/Maintenance PWS 4.6.3.3 The Government anticipates no changes. Workbook development is a contractor process to ensure contractor actions meet technical requirements

Will digital format be required for Workbook/Maintenance documentation?

Workbook/maintenance development Workbook/Maintenance PWS 4.6.3.3 Readable Contractor format is acceptable to provide to the COR.

Can the Government please provide potential bidders a copy of form CFT 104?

Metric Performance Data Collection Metric Performance Data Collection

PWS 4.9.3 We can provide a "representative" 104. NOTE: 104s are tailored to individual task order specific requirements

The HTRO scoring matrix has two factors referenced to 8210.1D for GOPs and FOPS, with the timeline of 5 years. Can the 8210 revision level be changed to include 8210.1C.?

Scoring Matrix Scoring Matrix Scoring Matrix After consideration, the Government will accept activities IAW 8210.1C for evaluation purposes and have adjusted the scoring matrix to reflect that. 8210.1D will be required standard in task order awards.

Please confirm the Government intent on Scoring Matrix question "# of current contracts with Top Secret Clearances (Prime Only)" deals with personnel and not contracts.

# of current contracts with Top Secret Clearances (Prime Only).

Scoring Matrix Scoring Matrix The Government is requesting the number of contracts the offeror currently is performing on that requires Top Secret Clearance to indicate TS Clearance ability however, the Government may consider changes to this evaluation category.

Please confirm the Government intent on Scoring Matrix question "# of current contracts with Secret Clearances (Prime Only)" deals with personnel and not contracts.

# of current contracts with Secret Clearances (Prime Only).

Scoring Matrix Scoring Matrix The Government is requesting the number of contracts the offeror currently is performing on that requires Secret Clearance to indicate Secret Clearance ability however, the Government may consider changes to this evaluation category.

Has an Ombudsman Been assigned to these soliciations, I.e. Small and Large Business

Assignment of Ombudsman 52.216-32 Task-Order and Delivery-Order Ombudsman An Ombudsman is assigned and solicitation documentation will be updated to reflect that before final RFP release.

28 Is there an established rate for the Interest Penalty?

(4) Interest penalty. The designated payment office will pay an interest penalty automatically, without request from the Contractor, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions listed in paragraphs (a)(4)(i) through (a)(4)(iii) of this clause are met, if applicable. H

52.232-25 Prompt Payment.

Established rates are available at the Bureau of Fiscal Services and change every 6 months. The Government will apply the most current interest rate at the time.

Will there be an update to the previous Expiring Task Orders list and will Location Names be updated as many have changed?

Updates to Expiring Orders list.

The Government does not have a list of expiring task orders. Location names will be updated with each task order.

Is It the Government's intent to apply FAR Subpart 3.5 in determing Task Order Price Realism evaluations which defines buy-ins as an "lmprpoer business practice"?

Competitive Range Determination Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award, 1.7 Competitive Range Determination

Task Order awards will be competed in accordance with FAR 16.5. Offerors will be required to meet the terms of conditions of indivdual task order solicitations.

Will the Government add additonal requirements for skills and qualifications that exceed those described in the DOL's Services Contract Act Directory of Occupations to avoid the use of Specialty Rates and assumed higher cost?

Specialty Rates for requirements exceeding those defined in the DOL's Services Contract Act Directory of Occupations

Skill and qualifications required are contained within Attachment "A" found within the PWS document.

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Recommend the small business be competed under NCAIS 488190 as small businesses typcially provide services, not aircraft manufacturing.

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (Mar 2023) As prescribed in 4.1202(a), insert the following provision:

Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2023) (a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 336411. Companies in this catagory include Boeing, Sikorsky, Gulfstream, General Dynamics, etc.

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (Mar 2023) As prescribed in 4.1202(a), insert the following provision: Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2023) (a)

(1) The North American lndustry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquistion is 336411 The Government will not be changing the NAICS code at this time.

When will the government's release a Draft Section L & M and HTRO documents tailored for Small Businesses to review and ask questions?

Attachment 4, 5, and 6 (Section L, M & HTRO Scoring

Matrix) The Government intends to issue a solicitation suited for both large and small businesses. There will not be separate solicitations for small and large businesses at this time.

When will the governement be releasing the Minimum Technical Rating Threshold (MTTR) minimum score for Small Businesses to review and go through the exercise and or drill for self scoring ahead of Final RFP release? This is necessay as it would assist Small Businesses determine if they need a subonctractor/partner to boost their score.

Attachment 6 HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

The current draft MTTR is for both large and small businesses. Separate MTTRs are not anticipated at this time.

4.5 Work Samples - Will the governement consider raising the

maximum number of work samples from five to seven? While the MTTR is unknown for small businessess, this maximum number of five work samples is very restricitve and prohibitive for small businesses to get a seat on the IDIQ.

Attachment 4 (Section L)

The Government is still reviewing and adjusting the evaluation criteria and will take this into consideration.

Factor 3 Past Performance (5.1.1) - Will the government consider including a Prime Offeror's subcontractor/partner work sample if they are a critical subcontractor with more than 20% workshare?

Attachment 4 (Section L)

The Government is still reviewing and adjusting the evaluation criteria and will take this into consideration.

Factor 3 Past Performance (5.1.1) - Will the Past Performance requriements for Small Businesses be the same as those for Large Businesses?

Attachment 4 (Section L) The Government is still reviewing and adjusting evaluation criteria and does not anticipate different requirements. However, the Government may consider separate requirements before final RFP release.

Assuming the government will allow a Prime Offeror's subcontractor/partner work sample, will the government instill a cap of three prime work samples to be evaluated outside of the five required from the Prime Offeror?

Attachment 4 (Section L)

The Government will take this into consideration.

When does the government plan to release a Final Large Business RFP?

The Government anticipates release of the final RFP in March/April 2024. It is anticipated to be one solicitation for both small and large businesses.

When does the government plan to release a Final Small Business RFP?

The Government anticipates release of the final RFP in March/April 2024. It is anticipated to be one solicitation for both small and large businesses.

Rows 26-36 are hidden on the provided excel sheet containing CPAR related point information. Would the Government confirm that CPARs will be a part of the scoring matrix?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx

"HTRO Scoring Matrix" Tab Rows 26-36 N/A This was an error in the HTRO scoring matrix and has been updated. Only rows 5-25 are used for scoring at this time.

Rows 26-36 are not currently linked to the scoring formula in cell J38. Will this be updated to account for CPAR scoring information?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx

"HTRO Scoring Matrix" Tab Rows 26-36 N/A This was an error in the HTRO scoring matrix and has been updated. Only rows 5-25 are used for scoring at this time.

To create a more competitive environment for small businesses, would the Government consider a separate, less restrictive scoring matrix for the Small Business pool?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx N/A N/A The Government does not intend to have separate matrices however, the Government is still reviewing and adjusting the scoring matrix and will take this into consideration.

If there will be separate scoring matrices for the small and large pools, will the thresholds and weighting of evaluation criteria differ between the two or only the MTTR score?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx N/A N/A The Government does not intend to have separate matrices however, the Government is still reviewing and adjusting the scoring matrix and will take this into consideration.

The scoring matrix notes various evaluation criteria in which evaluation is made based on number of contracts/task orders within x years. Can clarification be provided as to when the period of recency begins (e.g. draft release, solicitation release, a specific date, etc.)? Would the Government please consider a recency criteria of 7 years from the date of solicitation release?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx

N/A N/A The period of recency is defined as performance within the last 5 years from date of solicitation release. For example, an offeror may have a task order/contract with a period of performance that began 9 years ago and the offeror is still performing on that task order/contract. This would be acceptable due to the offeror meeting the criteria of performing in the last 5 years.

To reduce the risk of unsuccessful performance, will the Government consider adding language similar to rows 10-11 in which the evaluation is made based on Prime experience only?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx

Rows 12-25 N/A

The Government is still reviewing and adjusting the evaluation criteria and will take this into consideration.

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Further, to ensure Prime's ability to manage this contract, would the Government consider removing the subcontractor FTE count from the evaluation criteria of this row?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx

Row 5 N/A

The Government is still reviewing and adjusting the evaluation criteria and will take this into consideration.

It is noted that the work samples are 5 pages per contract, for a total of 5 contracts, which results in 25 pages. But below it is noted that "* The page limit for the entire technical volume is 75 for all factors."

Can clarification be provided as to what else would be included in the technical volume that would result in 75 pages, as the other unlimited sections would likely result in minimal pages?

Attachment_4_Section_L (DRAFT).pdf 2.2.3. Proposal Organization Table

N/A

The Government intends to adjust the page limitations to to reflect what is requested in the technical volume. This may result in changing the number of work samples or pages per contract for each work sample.

Will the Government please confirm that Self Scoring Matrix Evidence Artifacts should be submitted along with Volume II Technical?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx N/A N/A

The Government confirms that artifacts should be submitted with Volume II.

Will the Government please confirm that the Self Scoring Matrix Evidence Artifacts will be evaluated outside of page count?

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx

N/A N/A The Government intends for Work Samples to be evaluated outside of the page count for the Work Sample Narratives. Work Sample narratives are limited to 5 pages however this is subject to change before final RFP release.

"The Offeror shall only provide relevant pages of documents used to fully validate Offeror Self-Scores. Using the instructions provided below, the Offeror shall provide, as specifically as possible, the actual evidence used to substantiate the Offeror's HTRO Score."

To minimize administrative burden to our Government clients, would the Government accept a variety of artifacts to substantiate evidence, including FPDS, SOW, and other contract documentation?

Attachment_4_Section_L (DRAFT).pdf

4.4 Factor 2 HTRO Self Scoring

Matrix

N/A

Substiantive evidence should be official contract documention as instructed in Section L, paragraph 4.5

"This solicitation is subject to a Partial Set-Aside of task orders that the Government estimates will require the contractor to provide up to 100 full-time equivalents (FTEs) of personnel per task order in the CONUS or up to 50 FTEs OCONUS. Only qualifying small businesses will be eligible to compete for set-aside task orders. Task orders larger than the partial set-aside will be available for competition among contractors (large or small) who successfully compete under the non-set-aside portion of this solicitation for the Full and Open Competition Pool"

Does the Government anticipate issuing a separate instructions to offerors attachment for each pool?

Attachment_4_Section_L (DRAFT).pdf 1.0 Program Structure and Objective

N/A

The Government intends to use the same instructions to offerors for both pools.

"The Prime contractor must demonstrate that the affiliate will perform significant and critical aspects of the contract if awarded."

Would the Government confirm that the Prime may determine which aspects of subcontract support are critical and significant, e.g., providing administrative support services?

Attachment_4_Section_L (DRAFT).pdf 5.1.1

The Government confirms that the offeror may determine and demonstrate examples of significant and critical aspects.

The Government has removed

"The ceiling of the IDIQ is $7.08B. The total value of all task orders (TOs) awarded under the IDIQ will not exceed this amount"

Given the decreased ceiling value for this contract, would the Government confirm our assumption that this amount reflects $7.08B for each respective pool?

Attachment_5_Section_M (DRAFT).pdf 1.3

N/A

This ceiling is reflective of the entirety of the IDIQ to include both pools.

Section L: Paragraph 4.4 Factor 2 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix states: "The Offeror’s proposal will be evaluated utilizing the HTRO Scoring Matrix (Attachment 6).". This requirement appears to differ from Section M: Evaluation Factor for Awards Paragrapgh 2.3 Factor 2 HTRO Self Scoring Matrix which states that the "Scoring Matrix (Attachment 12) ...". Will the governmennt please validate and clarify which Attachment is applicable to HTRO Self Scoring Matrix?

Conflict in langage beteen Sections L and M

Attachment 4 Section L Instruction to Offerors (ITO) paragraph 4.4 Page 8 and Attachment 5 Section M Evaluation for Award. Paragraph

2.3 Page 5

At the current time, the HTRO Scoring Matrix is Attachment 6 but that is subject to change at final RFP release.

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Understanding that Line/Row Numbers 5-11 of Attachment 6, HTRO Self Scoring Matrix, are specific to "Prime" only performance, are composit team (Prime/Sub) entries allowed for line/Row numbers 12 - 25 in Column "I" and entrys in these line/Rows are not restricted and applicable only to the Prime's contract/TO Performance?

Clarification to compliance for Attachment 6 HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

Attachment 6 HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

At the current time, rows 12-25 in the HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix are not restricted and may include performance either as the Prime or as a Subcontractor.

In order to be complaint with Factor 1 must the Prime have the AS9100D Quality Cetification, or can the requirment be met if a Subcontractor on Offorer's team has the certification?

Clarification of Ccompliance to Factor 1 AS9100D Certification

Section L, Table 2.3; 4.2.1.(5); 4.3;

Section M, 2.1(1)Factor (1);

2.1.1(a)(b); ITO Attachment 2.2

Para 4.6.3;

The Government confirms that the AS100D certification needs to be met by the Prime contractor.

58 Could the Government clarify the following in-reference-to Total System Performance Responsibility (TSPR)?

2.2 Limitations: Total System Performance

Responsibility (TSPR).

Attachment 1 - PWS 2.2 Limitations The CFT Contract is for labor augmentation. Contractors will NOT be tasked with TSPR or other listed support concepts in PWS para 2.2.

59 With the instruction reading series, is it the intent of the Government to use the most recent version of the DCMAI

8210.1 at all times, or use the current series the contract is awarded under?

3.1 Technical references speaks to DCMAI 8210.1

series.

Attachment 1 - PWS 3.1 Technical References

The Government has updated PWS to indicate the intent to use the most recent version.

60 If it is the Goverments intent to use DCMAI 8210.1 series at all times, will the Government provide any updates to the 8210.1 series to the contracfor through modifications, or is it the contractors responsibility to procure a copy of the most recent version of DCMAI 8210.1 series?

3.1 Technical references speaks to DCMAI 8210.1

series.

Attachment 1 - PWS 3.1 Technical References

The intent is to adhere to the most recent 8210.1 series requiremenst as they change. These items are readily availble via DCMA website.

61 Could the Governement clarify the statement concerning "shall not supervise, direct or control the activities of Government personnel or the employees of any other Contractor" when the Government has insufficent man-power to perform the task and is requesting the contractor to perfom certain skillsets which require dierect control and supervison concerning the activities of Government personnel?

4.2 Contractor Personnel: The Contractor and its

employees shall not supervise, direct or control the activities of Government personnel or the employees of any other Contractor.

Attachment 1 - PWS 4.2 Contractor Personnel

No clarification needed. The PWS accurately states the requirement.

62 Could the Government clarify the paragraph number in reference to CDRL A003 with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding CDRL A003 between 4.2.1 Task Order Manning, 6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.3, and 6.2.4

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.6.2, 6.2, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, Exhibit A -CDRL A003

The Government has updated the CDRLs to correct references 63 Could the Government verify No later than date of delivery between references provided?

4.2.3 Personnel Report/Seniority List The

Contractor shall provide the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) a Personnel Report/Seniority List NLT 30 calendar days prior to the end of the final performance period. Reference

CDRL A012.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.2.3, 6.2, 6.2.12, and Exhibit A - CDRL A012

The Government has updated the CDRLs to correct references

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64 Can the Government clarify how Paragraph 4.4.1 will relate to the MTC turnover metric?

4.4.1 FFP MTC Minimum Standard: (a) MTC is

defined as “the required minimum level of staffing as stated by the Government on each task order”.

The minimum standard for FFP MTC measured against the Basic contract shall be met when the FFP MTCs for all task orders are fully manned on day one (1) of task order PoP and when no task order with a FFP MTC discrepancy in any given month has a repeated discrepancy for the same task order in consecutive months. Measurements of the FFP MTC being met by day one (1) of task order PoP will only apply when the award is made thirty (30) calendar days prior to PoP start OR if the task order PWS requires a set required transition time. The Government considers only Contractor personnel who are on-site and working as countable towards the MTC. Additionally, the Government is entitled to a minimum of 1912 productive hours per year per each person making up the MTC.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.4.1 FFP MTC Minimum Standard

MTC turnover metric is scored at task order level. The MTC minimum standard is for the Basic Contract and accounts for total manning on day 1 of each individual task order being 100% manned.

65 Could the Government clarify due date for CDRL A009 with regards to references provided?

4.6.2 Quality Control Plan CDRL A009 Due dates do

not match PWS references.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.6.2, 6.2, 6.2.9, Exhibit A - CDRL A009 The Government has updated the CDRLs to correct references

66 Could the Government clarify references for CDRL A004 with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding CDRL A004 between 4.6.3.1.2 SOPs – Task Order, 6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.4, and CDRL A004.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.6.3.1.2, 6.2, 6.2.4, Exhibit A - CDRL A004

The Government has updated the CDRLs to correct references 67 Could the Government clarify references for CDRL A010 with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding CDRL A010 between 4.6.3.2 Local Operating Instructions, 6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.10, and

CDRL A010.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.6.3.2, 6.2, 6.2.10, Exhibit A - CDRL A010

The Government has updated the CDRLs to correct references 68 Could the Government clarify AS9100 vice AS9100D with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding AS9100 between Table of Contents,(4.6.3), 4.6.3 AS9100D Compliant Procedures, 4.6.3.2 Local Operating Instructions, and 6.2.10 CDRL A010 – Contractor’s Standard Operations Procedures-Local Operating Instructions – Task Order.

TOC, 4.6.3, 4.6.3.2, and 6.2.10

The Government's requirement is to have AS9100D certification. References have been revised in the PWS to clarify AS9100D certification.

69 Could the Governement clarify paragrapgh 4.6.4 of the PWS concerning maintaining inspection records documenting inspection results due to the Government provides Maintenance Data Systems which store this information and is readily avaible to the Government?

4.6.4 Inspection: The Contractor shall maintain

inspection records documenting inspection results. These shall be traceable to the specific work task and inspection process used as well as providing evidence that the work task being inspected conforms to all technical requirements.

Attachment 1 - PWS 4.6.4 Inspection

These are the Contractor records and system of records, not government systems. Records keeping is required for tracability of actions.

70 Could the Government clarify references for CDRL A011 with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding CDRL A011 between 4.7.1 Flight Operations Procedures/Ground Operations Procedures,

4.7.1.1 FOPSs/GOPs Minimum Standard, 5.1.4.1,

6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.11, and CDRL A011.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.7.1, 6.2, 6.2.11, Exhibit A - CDRL A011

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references.

71 Could the Government clarify due date for CDRL A011 with regards to references provided?

4.7.1 Flight Operations Procedures/Ground

Operations Procedures, 4.7.1.1 FOPSs/GOPs Minimum Standard, CDRL A011 due dates are conflicting.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.7.1, 4.7.1.1, 6.2, 6.2.11, Exhibit A - CDRL A011

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references.

72 Could the Government clarify references for CDRL A002 with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding CDRL A002 between 4.8 Small Business Reporting/Measurement, 6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.2, and CDRL A002.

Ex. A - CDRLs 4.8, 6.2, 6.2.2, Exhibit A - CDRL A002

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references.

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73 Could the Governemnt clarify which Safety Program takes precedence due a conlict with requirements with the agencies/prograsms/instruction concerning required physicals, reporting data, required training etc., to include service requirements?

5.1 Safety: The Contractor shall complete all work

tasks IAW contract terms and conditions while complying with the Safety program, host base safety requirements, Environmental Protective Agency (EPA) instructions and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Public Law 91- 596 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.

Attachment 1 - PWS 5.1 Safety

Recommend no change at the Basic. The Contractor shall adhere to requirements and in event conflicts are demonstrated the government will advise at task order level

74 Could the Government clarify CDRL A015 vice A019? 5.5 Travel requires, CDRL A019, however listed in

6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.15 and included in Exibit-A

as A015.

Ex. A - CDRLs 5.5, 6.2, 6.2.15, Exhibit A - CDRL A015

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references.

75 Could the Governemnt clarify GP that the contractor is required to secure?

5.6.3 Emergencies/Closures/Weather Days ...The

Contractor shall promptly secure all GP appropriately and evacuate in an expedient but safe manner.

Attachment 1 - PWS 5.6.3 Emergencies/Closures/Weather Days

The Government is indicating GP under offerors control at the time. Secure aircraft, close hatches, support equipment being used, etc.

76 According to CDRL document CDRL A017 note 8 in block 16 this document is to be sent electronically. Can the Government clarify the delivery instructions with PII information being sent over an unsecured network?

5.11 Mission Essential Services: The Contractor

shall prepare for the continuation of essential DoD services during crisis IAW DFARS SUBPART

252.237.7023 “Continuation of Essential Contractor Services.” In a state of emergency, if the Government deems necessary, the Contractor shall continue to provide all services necessary to ensure mission accomplishment. IAW the task order PWS, the Contractor shall provide a written plan IAW DFARS 252.237-7024, “Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services”.

Mission Essential: All contractor personnel hired to fill skill positions listed in Attachment A shall be designated Mission Essential (ME). A Roster of Mission Essential Personnel (CDRL A017) shall be submitted by the Site Supervisor for each site where work is performed. That Mission Essential Roster shall include: each employee’s name; the employee’s CAC ID number and driver’s license number and the state that issued the license. The Roster shall be updated when personnel changes occur.

Ex. A - CDRLs 5.11 Mission Essential Services

The Government clarified the Contractor is to deliver the roster in a manner to protect PII, per the individual Taks Order PWS 77 Could the Government clarify references for CDRL A013 with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding CDRL A013 between 5.13 Strike Plan, 6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.13, and CDRL A013.

Ex. A - CDRLs 5.13, 6.2, 6.2.13, Exhibit A - CDRL A013

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references.

78 Could the Government clarify references for CDRL A014 with regards to references provided?

There are conflicting references regarding CDRL A013 between 5.14 Contractor Labor Dispute Plan/Unrepresented Employees, 6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.14, and CDRL A014.

Ex. A - CDRLs 5.13, 6.2, 6.2.14, Exhibit A - CDRL A014

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references.

79 Could the Government clarify CDRL A016 vice A017? 5.17 Contractor Vehicle/Equipment Operation rquires CDRL A017, however listed in 6.2 Required CDRLS, 6.2.16 and included in Exibit-A as A016.

Ex. A - CDRLs 5.17, 6.2, 6.2.16, Exhibit A - CDRL A016

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references.

80 Could the Government clarify recipients for CDRL distirbution with regards to references provided?

6.2 Required CDRLs Recipient column does not

match recipients listed in references listed in reference column and in Exibit-A CDRL documents for CDRLS A006, A007, A008, A016

Ex. A - CDRLs 6.2 and Exibit-A

The Government has aligned CDRLs and PWS references. Recipients clarified and specified

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81 Could the Government Clarify and list ALL required Methods of required NDT for individual Task Orders? Refer to the following:

1. Eddy Current

2. Liquid Penetrant

a. Method A – Water Washable

b. Method B – Post-Emulsifiable, Lipophilic

c. Method C – Solvent Removable

d. Method D – Post-Emulsifiable, Hydrophilic

3. Magnetic Particle

a. Wet Magnetic Particle Testing

b. Dry Magnetic Particle

4. Radiographic

5. Thermographic

6. Ultrasonic

Attachment A - A.52, A.53, A.54 -Additional Qualifications: Must be trained and certified in accordance with NAS 410 - NAS Certification & Qualification of Nondestructive Test Personnel.

Required Methods/Disciplines and job description is not fully clarified.

Attachment A-A.52, A.53, A.54 -Additional Qualifications

Requirements are based on task order specific requirements. The intent of the verbiage is regardless of actul NDT method required, the individual performing the task is trained in accordance with NAS 410

82 Could the Governement clarify Factor 2 since the Contractor (last 5 years) based on the Basic Contract was only required to perform Ground Operating Prcedures in-accordancce-with the 8210.1C not the 8210.1D?

Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix: Number of DoD Contracts/TOs administered in last 5 years that included ground operating procedures (GOP) development activities IAW 8210.1D

Attachment 6 - HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix

After consideration, the Government will accept activities IAW 8210.1C for evaluation purposes. 8210.1D will be required standard in task order awards.

83 Could the Governement clarify Factor 2 since the Contractor (last 5 years) based on the Basic Contract was only required to perform Flight Operating Prcedures in-accordance-with the 8210.1C not the 8210.1D?

Factor 2 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix: Number of DoD Contracts/TOs administered in last 5 years that included flight operating procedures (FOP) development activities IAW 8210.1D.

Attachment 6 - HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix

After consideration, the Government will accept activities IAW 8210.1C for evaluation purposes. 8210.1D will be required standard in task order awards.

84 Will the Government provide the Estimated Quantity and Unit values for the Table on pages 3 thru 5.

Section B FA810824RB001 - Section B Estimated quantities and values will be filled at the task order level. However, the period of performance is estimated to be 10 years (5- Year Basic Period + 1 5-Year Option Period)

85 There is a conflict between H-1(6) and the LASR in the treatment of FMLA, Temporary Military Duty and Standard Backfill. Will the Government modify the H-1(6) language to equal the LASR language, which would then equal the language under the current CFT contract?

H-1(6), LASR (Proposal Submission Process – a.2/a.3)

Attachment 2 - H Clause

The language in the H-Clause and PWS will be reviewed before the final RFP release and should not conflict. However, the Government confirms that the language may not be the same as the current CFT contract. The Government stresses that offerors be aware of all potential changes to the LASR requirement.

86 Will the Government provide the Labor Category Rate Matrix identified in the H-1(8) paragraph?

H-1(8), Labor Category Rate Matrix Attachment 2 - H Clause The Labor Category Rate Matrix is applicable at the task order level. The Government may be provided at a later time before or at RFP release.

87 How will the Government use past performance to determine

“Best Value”? Will there be a formula?

H-1(13) Attachment 2 - H Clause The Government may utilize past performance at the task order level. Instructions for how the Government will determine best value will be provided within the task order solicitation.

88 What is a surge hour? Is a surge hour different than hours associated with MTC increases in H-10?

H-5 Attachment 2 - H Clause Correct. Surge Hour refers to DFARS 252.217-7001 Surge Optionwhereas the 25% increase/decrease is a separate condition in the H-

Clause.

89 Please confirm that the “Pre-Determined” increase would be noted in the TOS competition.

H-10, Example 2 Attachment 2 - H Clause

Pre-determined increases would be stated at the task order competion level.

90 Please confirm that the 25% increase/decrease in FTE would not be anticipated in the TOS, but would required after contract award.

H-10, Example 2 Attachment 2 - H Clause

A 25% increase would be required after task-order award.

91 Are Fixed Wing aircraft purposely left out of the Organizational

(O)-Level section?

Attachment 3 - Ordering Guide

Ordering guide states: "... including, but not limited to…" The Government has inserted fixed wing to clarify.

Can you give an example of how relative weights will be utilized in the FOPR process?

Attachment 5 - Section M FAR 16.5 Fair Opportunity will be used at the task order level and relative importance of factors/subfactors will be determined with each individual task order solicitation. Please refer to Section M Section 2.1.1 for the relative importance of factors for the overall IDIQ competition.

93 Is a contractor allowed to share a Site Supervisor between 2

Task Orders that require a Site Supervisor?

Adequate Site Supervision Attachment 3 - Ordering Guide

The intent is not share site supervisors across mulitiple sites.

94 Is there a formula that will be used and shared with Contractors when the Government uses Quality of Service evaluations to impact TO Awards?

Selection Criteria for TO Award Attachment 3 - Ordering Guide Task order competitions utilizing quality of service as evaluation criteria in best value awards will have instructions as to how quality of service will be utilized IAW the Ordering Guide.

95 Please confirm that a Cost Proposal is not required. Attachment 4 - Section L Price is not being evaluated, thus a cost proposal is not required.

96 Is the MTTR minimum score requirement the same for both

Competition Pools (Full and Open & Small Business)?

Minimum Score Requirement Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring

Matrix The MTTR is currently the same for both competition pools however, this is subject to change before the final RFP release.

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97 The evaluation criteria re; direct fixed wing scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance for aircraft under 19,000 lbs.

unduly prejudices the small business providers.

Note: After reviewing over 180 task orders competed on the current CFT Small Business vehicle, we cannot identify any opportunities contracted for fixed wing aircraft under 19,000 lbs.

Accordingly, this requirement seems illusory for small business participants.

Fixed-Wing under 19,000 lbs requirement Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

The Government will take this into consideration 98 The requirement for past performance on contracts with "at least 3 OCONUS Geographic Locations" is extremely restrictive, as few United States Government contracts qualify under this classification. It favors incumbent contractors on CFT-Large, where the majority of these types of programs are supported.

Will Government reconsider the Past Performance requirement for "Contracts/Tos administered… with at least 3 OCONUS Geographic Locations?"

OCONUS Multiple Locations requirement Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

The Government will take this into consideration 99 The requirement for past performance on contracts that included "RADAR/Radio equipment Ground Stations" is extremely restrictive and favors incumbent contractors on CFT- Large, where the majority of these types of programs are supported. Will Government reconsider the Past Performance requirement for "Contracts…..... that included direct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of RADAR/Radio equipment Ground stations"?

RADAR/Radio equipment Ground Stations requirement

Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

Currently no CFT efforts of this type so no favor is being shown. This is to indicate a future task order possibility to support via CFT task order

100 The Government weighting for DoD Contracts/Task orders that included flight operating Procedures (FOP) development activities IAW 8210.1D seem excessive as Small Business Contractors have been provided limited opportunity to satisfy this requirement over the last 10 years.

Will the Government reconsider and extend the window to 15 years? This will prove at least that the contractor has indeed done it in the past on a CFT contract vehicle?

Flight Operating Procedures (FOP) requirement Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

The Government will take this into consideration.

101 The scoring and valuation references quantity of current contracts/task orders with Secret or Top Secret unduly prejudices contractors who are currently performing on the CFT Small Business IDIQ. Accordingly; Is it the Government’s intention to measure the number of task orders or FTE’s with the respective clearances?

Secret/Top-Secret requirement Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

Task Orders. However, the Government is still reviewing the evaluation criteria. Evaluation criteria will not be finalized until RFP release.

102 The scoring and valuation references quantity of current contracts/task orders with Secret or Top Secret unduly prejudices contractors who are currently performing on the CFT Small Business IDIQ. Accordingly; Is it the Government’s intention to over weight Top Secret Experience over Secret (5,000 points vs 3,000 point maximum), even though there have been a de minimis level of Task Orders awarded on the Small Business IDIQ over the past 15 years?

Secret/Top-Secret requirement Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

Currently, the Government believes that there is added value for offeror's with Top Secret clearance. However, evaluation critera including weighting is still being reviewed and will not be finalized until RFP release.

103 The evaluation criteria re; contracts that included direct scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of weapons and munitions unduly prejudices the small business providers.

Accordingly, this requirement seems illusory for small business participants.

Weapons/Munitions Maintenance requirement Attachment 6 - HTRO Self Scoring Matrix

The Government anticipates work related to evaluation criteria however, evaluation criteria is still being reviewed and will not be finalized until RFP release.

Will there be a different HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (i.e. Work

Sample categories, Scoring, Weighting, etc.) for Full & Open and Small Business competition?

HTRO Scoring

2.3.1 HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix &

Work Sample Categories;

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scorin g_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx At this time, the Government does not anticipate different HTRO Scoring for Full & Open and Small Business Competition.

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Will there be different Minimum Technical Threshold Ratings

(MTTR) for Full & Open or Small Business competition?

HTRO Scoring

2.3 Factor 2 – HTRO Self-Scoring

Matrix;

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scorin g_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx At this time, the Government does not anticipate a different MTTR for Full & Open and Small Business Competition.

Is the MTTR identified on

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scoring_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx the threshold for Full & Open or Small Business?

HTRO Scoring

2.3 Factor 2 – HTRO Self-Scoring

Matrix;

Attachment_6_HTRO_Self_Scorin g_Matrix (DRAFT).xlsx Confirmed that the MTTR identified in Attachment 6 is for both Full & Open and Small Business.

CME's that will require security clearance, will there be authorization for the CME's to work during the interim of the approval process?

PWS

5.2 Security Requirements -

Section J, Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement Typically work is permitted to continue with a Favorable Tier 3 investigation, without actuall access to Classified

108 What percentage of work requires a S or TS? PWS

5.2 Security Requirements -

Section J, Attachment 1 - Performance Work Statement The government is unable to state what percentages, However a significant portion of the work does require a Secret Clearance

How many locations have Collective Bargaining Agreements in place? Currently Approx 2/3 of all task orers have a CBA in place.

Can you provide a list of the 8 OCONUS sites and a list of the

CONUS sites?

The list of sites is of limited value at this time due to CONUS/OCONUS sites changing frequently. There is not a definitive list of sites that can be predicited in the future.

What percentage of task orders will be set-side for the small business pool?

There is no percentage associated with the number of task orders that will be set aside for Small Business. The requirements for whether or not a task order is set-aside strictly depends on the number of FTEs needed for the requirement. Please refer to Section

1.0, paragraph 3 of the Instructions to Offerors for specifics regarding requirements that will be set-aside.

112 In the large business pool, will there be small business goals?

The Government anticipates small business goals within the large pool at this time however, this is subject to change before final RFP release.

Will the government provide clarification on the AS9100D requirements? "The Offeror’s proposal will first be evaluated by their ability to meet an initial technical standard by providing the required AS9100D certification." Companies cannot provide an AS9100D certificate for work they have not done or work they will do; they can only provide an AS9100D certificate for work that has already been certified. Is the government requesting a certificate demonstrating previous AS9100D certification on similar work?

AS9100D Certification Section L, para 4.3

The governments intent is for the company to demonstrate AS9100D capability.

We understand the government’s intent to develop a pool of diverse companies to meet the demands of the CFT PWS, however the HTRO matrix as currently scored will dramatically limit competition, both for large and small businesses by eliminating companies that don’t meet the MTTR.