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No. Cat. RFP Section#, Title, & Page Question Response

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.4,Insurance Requirements. Pg 46 - 47.

The RFP indicates that the Government requires the Contractor to provide numerous types of insurance coverage at no additional expense to this contract. How is the Contractor to recoup the expenses associated for these required items from the Government?

Any insurance expense is to be included in the associated proposed firm fixed price.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.21, Imported Materials, Equipment, and Personnel, Pg. 57-58

H.21 (a) ‘states that receipt, unpacking and storage at final destination is….. not covered a cost reimbursable’ Where in the

Pricing Volume does the Contractor allocate the expenses associated with these functions to recover the cost?

Labor cost of receipt, unpacking and storage at final destination are to be part of the FFP under task orders. However, should special installation services are required to be subcontracted (not part of the FFP labor force), then that amount is reimbursable.

177 Cost SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.22, Special Warranties, Pg. 58

If the manufacturer charges a fee for a particular warrantee, is the Government to pay the additional fee?

The contractor must submit to COR for decision prior to purchase.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.48, Laws and Regulations, Pg. 67-68

If any of the host country laws, labor laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, customs, and practices change during the Contract, how will the Government compensate the Contractor for any increased costs associated with compliance?

The Changes clause applies-- Contractor must provide evidence that demonstrated harm was beyond contractor's control, and could not be planned for by the Contractor in a reasonable manner.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H60, Life Services Support. Pg. 72-73

This section indicates that after the Base Year, meals for contractors not living on site must be paid for per the FUP using the Meal Card system. Please clarify which party, the

Government or the Contractor, will bear the expense of the meals for contractor personnel for those living on-site and off-site, for the Base Year and all option years.

EXHIBIT A.1- ATTACHMENT 1 DOS Iraq Food

Operations and Management

Statement of Objective, sections 10 and 11 apply.

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B.7.1 Food Services, Pg. 4 "This section applies when the Contractor proposes and the Government awards the fixed-price under fixed-unit price with quantity variation arrangements (i.e., task orders or line items in a task order).

a) Applicable to Base Year. For Contractor planning purposes, the

Base Year price for food will be $20 per person per workday for Full

Authorized patrons (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and $8 per person per day for Partial Authorized patrons (lunch only), otherwise known as the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA). The cost of operations for food service during the Base Year will be provided as a separate Firm

Fixed Price Offer under Section J Exhibit F Pricing Table 2 attached, which cover labor with associated costs.

b) Applicable to Option Year 1-4. Fixed unit price (FUP) for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack bar will be negotiated during the base year which will included cost of food and cost of operations.

Does this mean that we do not price the costs in the option years?

Correct. During base year, cost information will be collected, Negotiation will be entered to determine FUP for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack bar applicable for all option periods.

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B.7.1 Food Services, Pg. 4 "This section applies when the Contractor proposes and the Government awards the fixed-price under fixed-unit price with quantity variation arrangements (i.e., task orders or line items in a task order).

a) Applicable to Base Year. For Contractor planning purposes, the

Base Year price for food will be $20 per person per workday for Full

Authorized patrons (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and $8 per person per day for Partial Authorized patrons (lunch only), otherwise known as the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA). The cost of operations for food service during the Base Year will be provided as a separate Firm

Fixed Price Offer under Section J Exhibit F Pricing Table 2 attached, which cover labor with associated costs.

b) Applicable to Option Year 1-4. Fixed unit price (FUP) for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack bar will be negotiated during the base year which will included cost of food and cost of operations.

How many Partial Authorized Patrons will there be at each location?

EXHIBIT A.1- ATTACHMENT 1 DOS Iraq Food

Operations and Management

Statement of Objective Section 2 Chart applies for proposal purposes. Actual numbers will be provided after contract award.

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Pg. 43

G.8 FINAL INVOICE The Contractor shall specifically identify the last invoice as the “Final Invoice.” The final invoice shall include the remaining amounts claimed to be due under the contract. It shall include a certification that all subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants have been paid (or will be paid upon Contractor’s receipt of payment), and that all Government Furnished or Contractor

Acquired Property has been disposed of in accordance with COR direction. This includes return of all ID badges, keys, and any other

Government furnished property. A full and accurate inventory, accounting for all lost, stolen or damaged property must also be furnished to the COR before final payment is authorized. The final invoice shall include the Contractor’s Release of Claims.

Is the Final Invoice the last invoice for that Task Order, CLIN, sCLIN or the entire contract?

The Final Invoice is for the Task Order.

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C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK , C.1.A Background, Current life support for these sites is provided by the U.S. Army Materiel

Command's "LOGCAP IV" (Logistic Civil Augmentation Program), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and Army Sustainment Command

(ASC) Green Equipment Maintenance contract. These contracts and arrangements are due to end in December 2013. The intent is to award this contract prior to May 1, 2013 and transition to a new DOS contract no later than October 1, 2013.

Are we to assume the USG will transition this on Oct 1, 2013 or sooner? To equally evaluate all proposal we respectfully request that a Date is specified

Depends on the task order, but no later than

October 1, 2013. The actual dates will depend on the schedule provided by the Contractor.

184 Gen.

Embassy of the United States of America, Baghdad, Iraq, Information

Memorandum, Dated January 23, 2013

The RFP indicates that a certain number of housing units will be made available to the Contractor. Please describe the housing units to include size, furnishings, restroom facilities, kitchen facilities and condition.

Housing units were shown to contractors during the December site survey. No other information will be provided.

185 Gen.

I.3.5 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND Admin LEAVE –

DOSAR 652.237-72 (APR 2004), a. Pg. 108 (multiple)

Which holidays are observed by local Nationals and which by

U.S. personnel ?

U.S and Iraqi Local Holidays are observed by all personnel at DOS sites in Iraq. Holidays include all U.S. Holidays identified in I.3.5 plus the following Iraqi Holidays: Army Day (Jan 6), Prophet's Birthday (Jan 28), Eid Norooz (Mar

21), Labor Day (May 1), Eid Al-Fiter (Aug 8-10), Eid Al Adha (Oct 19-22), Islamic New Year (Nov

5), and Ashura (Nov 14) . Some dates may change in accordance with GOI observance.

186 Gen.

SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A-1

Attachment 4 Fire Service Manning Matrix, Pages 1-8

Throughout this document and the RFP, DOS references Army

Regulations and other guiding documents. The RFP tells us to use the latest editions of these references. We will staff and plan based on that edition. If an edition changes after contract award, and the changes impact our operation, how will those changes be incorporated into the contract?

The reference is modified in A002. Any unanticipated changes may be addressed by modifications to the contract.

187 Gen.

SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 12 – Statement of Objectives DOS Fuel Supply Iraq. Pg.

3, "The Contractor’s shall ensure that the proper Government of Iraq

(GOI) licensing and approvals are in place for vendors, suppliers, trucking companies, distributors, and manufacturers; in other words, to be in full compliance with the laws and regulations of GOI. Further, the Contractor shall take steps to prevent the introduction and use of black-market items, and take aggressive action if a subcontractor or vendor is found to be trafficking in goods that are illegal, banned, stolen or not properly inspected or taxed."

Please provide a list of current approved vendors. There is no list of approved vendors. Offerors will be expected to identify and negotiate directly with fuel vendors.

188 Gen.

SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.16, Government-furnished Equipment and Space (On-site) (11/08)

Pg. 55

What is meant or included in the following: ‘the Government will provide……. any other necessary supplies and equipment’

The Government provides all equipment (GFE) and materials (GFM) required by the Contractor to perform the contract. If items are identified as needed to perform, then the Contractor will advise the COR and a determination will be made on the necessity, and how to acquire.

189 Gen.

SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.23, Certificate of Maintainability. Pg. 59

If the Contractor has maintained equipment per the contract, and the equipment has through normal wear and tear, deteriorated to the point where it needs reconditioning, is the

Contractor exempted from the requirements of this paragraph?

For equipment worn under normal conditions, Contractor must notify COR as soon as it is discovered and not at the end of the contract

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H51, Safety. Pg. 69-71

Please provide copies of the standards that have been issued by the local government authority having jurisdiction over occupational health and safety issues.

As a business licensed to operate in Iraq, the

Contractor is required to be familiar with all applicable laws and regulations regarding labor, health, safety and other regulated areas. In any instance where the GOI laws and regulations conflict with U.S. laws and regulations, the

Contractor should bring it to the attention of the

COR for resolution.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H59, Contractor Inventory Program. Pg. 72

This section requires the Contractor to insure that preventative maintenance spare parts are in stock when needed. Please provide a list of GFE and the required spare parts and current available spare parts.

This information will be provided after award.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H59, Contractor Inventory Program. Pg. 72

This section requires the Contractor to establish a plan to include written maintenance …. programs for all property, equipment and materials… If the Contractor will be required to perform maintenance on equipment, property, and materials;

please provide a listing of the equipment, property and materials which will require maintenance and the maintenance required for each.

See Amendment 002 Exhibits A.1 regarding RSO supported equipment.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Where is the Contractor authorized to dispose of the septic waste from the latrines?

As discussed during the Site Survey in

December, the current practice is to subcontract the hauling of septic waste from latrines, working with local companies who handle the waste.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Where are the dumpsters located and how often do they require servicing?

This was shown and discussed during the Site

Survey in December. This information is not required for responding the the solicitation.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

What agency or Contractor is to provide and maintain the vehicle utilized to service the dumpsters?

All GFE vehicles will be serviced under a separate contract.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

What agency or Contractor is to provide and maintain the dumpsters?

All GFE will be serviced under a separate contract.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4 (multiple)

Will the Contractor be required to periodically wash the dumpsters?

The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining a clean workspace and to clean GFE as required.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Where is the excess regular / non-hazardous waste to be hauled to?

All waste is excess. The language as provided in

C.3.C applies. The waste holding area was discussed and shown for all sites, as well as discussion regarding incinerator being installed at

BDSC.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

What agency or Contractor is to provide and maintain the vehicle(s) utilized to haul the excess regular / non-hazardous waste?

All GFE vehicles will be serviced under a separate contract. However, Q.200 applies.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Is the Contractor responsible to provide the fuel utilized in the medical waste incinerators?

The Government provides all materials, to include fuel. The fueling of the incinerators will be done by the Contractor.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Please clarify the requirements of the recycling program. Collected recyclaables are to be recylced. No additional segregation on the part of the BLiSS contractor is required.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Will the Contractor be required to sort through all the non-hazardous waste to remove the recyclables?

No

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Will the Contractor be responsible to market the recyclables? No

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

What happens to the funds from the recycling program? There are no funds recovered.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Please identify any transportation / equipment assets required for the recycling function and what agency or Contractor will provide / maintain them.

All GFE will be provided by DOS, and vehicles will be maintained under a separate contract.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Please identify the sites, frequency, and quantities to be removed for each of the following; gray water, black water, sludge.

Offerors should be able to calculate this based on expected population numbers provided.

209 Tech

SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

What agency or Contractor is to provide and maintain the vehicle(s) utilized to remove and haul the gray water, black water, and sludge?

All GFE vehicles will be provided by DOS and serviced under a separate contract. The

Contractor will be expected to conduct daily maintenance as required.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Where and in what manner are the gray water, black water, and sludge to be disposed of?

Contractors will follow current practice as discussed and shown during the Site Survey in

December.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

Is there a list of approved scrap vendors available for the disposal of scrap metal?

No

212 Tech

Pg. 7 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.E, Recreation

Services

Please clarify the number of recreational buildings per site. Recreational buildings were shown during the

Site Survey in December.

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Pg. 7 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.E, Recreation

Services

Please provide the hours of operation for the recreational buildings. This was provided in the Amendments.

Hours of operation are in SECTION J- EXHIBIT

A.1 STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES REQUEST

FOR PROPOSALS.

214 Tech

Pg. 7 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.E, Recreation

Services

Please provide a description of the snack bar facilities, size seating capacity, items provided, hours and equipment available to provide the desired services.

All pertinent information is provided in EXHIBIT

A.1- ATTACHMENT 1 DOS Iraq Food

Operations and Management

Statement of Objective, 215 Tech

Pg. 7 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.F, Fire

Protection Services

Paragraph 2 states that the Contractor ‘shall maintain fire stations’. In the context of this paragraph it appears that the word ‘maintain’ means staffing of the fire stations only, is this correct?

Yes.

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Pg. 7 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.F, Fire

Protection Services

What type of salvage are Fire Department personnel required to do?

None.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Attachment 4, Optimum Level of Service w/Reduced

Manning Scenarios for Iraq Fire Protection

On page 2, paragraph 1.F states that water trucks, bladders or tanks may be utilized. Who is responsible for the physical placement of these items and who is responsible for the operation and maintenance of these items?

Placement and O&M are performed under a separate contract.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Attachment 4, Optimum Level of Service w/Reduced

Manning Scenarios for Iraq Fire Protection

Which Contractor will be responsible for the maintenance of fire and emergency services apparatus?

BLiSS will be required for operator level maintenance on all equipment. A separte contract provides vehicle maintenance for all equipment.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Attachment 4, Optimum Level of Service w/Reduced

Manning Scenarios for Iraq Fire Protection

Will the Government be providing the shelters mentioned in paragraph 1.G?

Yes.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Attachment 4, Optimum Level of Service w/Reduced

Manning Scenarios for Iraq Fire Protection

Are the facilities available to comply with the training requirements of paragraph 1.I?

Yes.

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Pg. 7 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.G, Airfield

Services

Which Contractor is responsible for the disposal of the sweepings from the runway?

Vacuum sweepers are used. The Contractor will be responsible to empty the recepticle and dispose of the sweepings properly.

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Pg. 7 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.G, Airfield

Services

Do sweeping services extend to taxiways, parallels and parking aprons?

Yes.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Will the Government reimburse the Contractor for those spare parts that are forward based?

Spare parts are cost reimbursable and held as

GFE.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Please provide an estimated quantity of the types and numbers of containers to be managed by the Contractor.

With Amendment 002, the Contractor is no longer required to manage containers.

228 Tech

SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Please provide an estimated quantity of containers to be received/unloaded from the different types of carriers (i.e. air transport, ground transport) and average size/volume.

This has been removed as a requirement. See

Q227.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Which Contractor will be responsible for the weight testing and maintenance of the weight handling equipment and what guidelines/program will be used as the standards?

MEG

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Is there an accurate inventory of the non-expendable property covered by the non-expendable property report?

The GFE lists provided to date apply for proposal purposes.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Will the Contractor be responsible for physically transporting furniture, appliances, and equipment to residences, offices and other destinations?

Yes but this is to be done by warehouse augmentation staff. See Amendment 002

SECTION J- EXHIBIT A.1 STATEMENT OF

OBJECTIVES C.3.J

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Please provide an estimated quantity of the numbers and types of goods the Contractor will be required to assemble each month and any special skills and tools required.

As per A002, the requirement is for augmentees.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.5, Schedule

If authorized and available, please provide a layout of facilities applicable to this contract, the locations of dumpsters, incinerators, latrines, disposal sites for waste material and wastewater/sludge; and floor plans of dining facilities, ware housing facilities to include loading and unloading facilities, and available housing for Contractor use.

This information will only be made available to the winning bidder and was shown to the bidders in December during the site survey.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 1 - DOS Iraq Food Operations and Management

Statement of Objective. Pg. 5 "The proposal should take into consideration the current limited kitchen facilities and the timing requirements for the cafeteria transitions at the various sites. It would be the responsibility of the winning bidder to train their staff on the preparation of local food sources which are not currently being used today.

As discussed in more detail below, the cafeteria should be designed to accommodate Fixed Unit"

Is there a list of DOS approved local food and consumable vendors?

No.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 1 - DOS Iraq Food Operations and Management

Statement of Objective, Pg. 6 "6. General Standards – Menu: The cafeteria patrons are a widely varied group: Americans who have traveled extensively and exposed to many cultures as well as those who prefer their own regional cuisines in the U.S.; People who have dietary restrictions for health, cultural or religious reasons; Third

Country Nationals not familiar with American tastes, and prefer food items indigenous to their country."

How many holiday special meals are currently scheduled during the year?

See Q. 185 above

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 1 - DOS Iraq Food Operations and Management

Statement of Objective, Pg.7 "General Standards—Snack Bars:

Snack Bars (referred to as Grab & Go’s today), are located throughout the DOS sites, providing 24 hour availability for snack items, beverages (hot and cold), as well as a limited menu of sandwiches and soups during scheduled meal times. The purpose of the snack bar is to provide convenience and accessibility."

Please provide a specific listing of the items typically available in the snack bars (i.e. types of sandwiches and soups).

This will be determined by the Contractor and coordinated with the Menu Planning Board.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 1 - DOS Iraq Food Operations and Management

Statement of Objective.

What is the minimum, maximum and average daily usage in gallons for potable water?

This information is not deemed necessary to submission of a proposal.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.6, Contract Personnel Medical Requirements. Pg. 46

What immunizations are required for personnel performing under this Contract?

Contractor will need to ensure that personnel meet health requirements as set forth in

EXHIBIT A.1- ATTACHMENT 1 DOS Iraq Food

Operations and Management

Statement of Objective Section 9.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section H, H.21, Imported Materials, Equipment, and Personnel, Pg. 57-59

H.21 (a) ‘states that receipt, unpacking and storage at final destination is….. not covered a cost reimbursable’ Is the

Government going to provide suitable storage for these materials at Government expense?

Yes

242 Tech

SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

What agency or Contractor is to provide and maintain the vehicle utilized to clean the latrines?

State does not have a vehicle used to clean the latrines now so this would be a BLiSS bidder decision to make on how this will be done.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

If the vehicle used to clean the latrines is provided by another

Contractor and is not available for use, how is performance compliance assessed for the BLISS contractor?

The USG will not provide any other information at this time.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.C Waste

Management. Pg 4

If the Contractor is required to wash the dumpsters, will this be accomplished at the location or in a separate location?

Not required.

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Pg. 11 SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section

J – Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO

If a unit is not economically repairable will the Government replace the unit?

Yes.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Section J –

Exhibit A.1, Statement of Objectives, paragraph C.3.I, Supplemental

Staffing and Maintenance Services to RSO , Pg 22-23

Who is liable if the inventory shows a shortage? The contractor will be responsible for securing and maintaining all RSO equipment on their respective property book.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 1 - DOS Iraq Food Operations and Management

Statement of Objective, Pg.8 "One additional or alternative approach to providing service might be the introduction of Vending Machines at each site. This would provide further convenience and accessibility and could provide snack foods, canned beverage, coffee and other items."

If the Contractor decides to implement a vending machine service in the snack bars, what are the requirements and limitations associated with pest control?

Vending machines should be maintained and kept clean. Evidence of problems should be reported to the Pest Control office.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 1 - DOS Iraq Food Operations and Management

Statement of Objective. Pg .10 "The food workers shall be provided with proper and clean work uniforms by the Contractor, including hair nets and/or head covers when they are performing their duties in the cafeteria. Legible nameplates identifying each employee shall be displayed as part of the uniform. Employees shall be required to change their clothing into the uniform onsite. Sufficient uniforms will be provided to allow changes. Uniforms shall be laundered on a regular basis."

Are there shower facilities available for personnel to utilize before changing into uniform?

Yes there are shower facilities in the gym. LN personnel utilize these facilities to change into their uniforms as required.

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SAQMMA-12-R-0130, Baghdad Life Support Services, Exhibit A.1 –

Attachment 12 – Statement of Objectives DOS Fuel Supply Iraq.

Is the BLiSS contractor expected to maintain the fuel storage tanks?

No.

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B.9 g), i), (page 8 of the RFP) state that each labor category and its costs collectively will be a distinct sub-CLIN. B.9 k) has a similar statement regarding each given labor category.

These references appear to be asosciated with the draft RFP

Section B.7.3 labor category fixed-unit hourly rates table. Can the Government please clarify whether the final RFP B.9 g), i), and k) are still applicable.

The RFP in AOO2 applies.

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B.7.1 Food Services, Pg. 4 "This section applies when the Contractor proposes and the Government awards the fixed-price under fixed-unit price with quantity variation arrangements (i.e., task orders or line items in a task order).

a) Applicable to Base Year. For Contractor planning purposes, the

Base Year price for food will be $20 per person per workday for Full

Authorized patrons (breakfast, lunch and dinner), and $8 per person per day for Partial Authorized patrons (lunch only), otherwise known as the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA). The cost of operations for food service during the Base Year will be provided as a separate Firm

Fixed Price Offer under Section J Exhibit F Pricing Table 2 attached, which cover labor with associated costs.

b) Applicable to Option Year 1-4. Fixed unit price (FUP) for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack bar will be negotiated during the base year which will included cost of food and cost of operations.

Base year is estimated to end 2014 (approx May 2014). DLA /

LOGCAP will continue to provide food service at BDFA which will end 12/31/13. Is it the DoS intent to prorate FUP for meals immediately after transition even if the base year has not expired?

EXHIBIT A.1- ATTACHMENT 1 DOS Iraq Food

Operations and Management

Statement of Objective Section 10 is provided for proposal purposes. Schedules will be further defined after contract award.

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B.5 SUB-CLIN STRUCTURE (ESTIMATING AND BILLING) Will the Government allow the offeror to add additional digits to

Sub CLINs to designate positions proposed by nationality?

Yes.

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B.7.2 Fuel Acquisition and Delivery Services. Is fuel acquisition and delivery considered support or supply?

According to the SUB-CLIN nomenclature under the Items column of the table as listed as "X00XD.." would be equal to

BLISS Program Management Office which is specifically referenced to sections B.9. Can the offeror assume that the correct SUB-CLIN for fuel acquisition and delivery be changed to "X00XB" or "X00XC" depending on definition if this is support or supply

No. X00XB is reserved for services and X00XC is reserved for supplies. Fuel supplies are covered under PMO and therefore utilizes PMO description. If Offeror proposes further breakout on PMO descritpons, it may expand to X00XE, X00XF, etc

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Supporting Information The Government states that supporting documentation must be in word or PDF. There may be instance when support is in

Excel (quotes, labor rates from subcontractors, etc.) Will the

Government except an Excel file as support as long as it appropriately ties back to the price volume and model?

Yes.

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Section B, page 4, paragraph B.7.1 a) "Applicable to base year. For contractor planning purposes the Base Year price for food will be $20 per person per workday for full authorized patrons (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) and $8 per person for partial authorized partrons (lunch only), otherwise known as the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA).

Can the Government clarify "planning purposes" as it relates to

Table 2 cell E14?

E14 is a plug number to be used during the base period for evaluation purposes.

262 Admin B.16 e) (page 17 of the RFP) references a Section B.7 (g). The final RFP has no paragrpah B.7 (g). Can the Government please clarify the appropriate reference in the final RFP?

Removed under Amendment 002

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C.3.E Recreation Services (Applicable to TOR 3 and 4). The Government inferred during the site visit the Contractor would be expected to propose a fully developed Recreation

Services Program, such as teaching aerobics and other physical activities, coordinating/organizing sports activities, managing and operating snack bar, and managing and providing an Internet Cafe. The reference implies that the

Contractor is only required to provide staffing for controlling equipment, scheduling resources, and enforcing safety and health rules. Will the Government please clarify the level of effort expected from the Contractor in supporting Recreation

Services?

Only staffing is required. The requirement has changed.

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Section J, EXHA1, Atch 3D, RSO Equip Excel file shows Security Screening for EAI Flights as a requirement under Additional Service to the RSO but there is noting in the explanation or in the Requirement Matrix. Though explained in the Airfield Services, is this an additional requirement to staff? Is this the same service as defined in paragraph 4. Security Baggage Screening of Section C.3.G

Airfield Services (Applicable to TOR 2, 3, and 4) of the

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO) - TASK ORDER

REQUEST FOR LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR U.S.

MISSION SITES IN IRAQ?

Yes.

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SectJ, EXHA1, Task Order Soo's; Atch 4; Atch 6; & Atch 10 Atch 6 states there are 2 fire stations at Basrah. Atch 10, BLiSS Requirement Matrix does not support 2 fire stations and shows only one site. Atch 4 implies there is only 1 fire station at

Basrah. Will the Government please clarify there is one fire station at BEC EHP; one fire station at BDSC; and one fire station at Basrah CG?

Each site has one fire station each.

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Sect J, EXH A.1, Atch 1 Food SOO (multiple) Is there an existing IT infrastructure at the DOS locations where the contractor can install commercial internet services at one location on a site, a communications building for example, and then distribute fiber optic cables to its other work locations (hub

& spoke system)?

Yes, each site has an IT infrastructure. Fiber is one option; wireless is another.

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Sect J, EXH A.1, Atch 1 Food SOO Is the contractor responsible to furnish/install internet connections at its work locations, install network drops in the buildings, and allowed to run cable between its work locations?

Yes. IRM will authorize, and coordination and approval by the Information Management Officer is required.

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Sect J Exh A.1 Task Order SOO; C.3.C Waste Management

(Applicable to TOR 2, 3, and 4)

Non-Hazardous Waste Incineration: What is the estimated daily non-hazardous waste workload in tons for BDSC? What type GFP is provided for transportation?

Incineration will be limited by time(s) allowed, and is to be secondary to hauling away waste.

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Sect J Exh A.1 Task Order SOO; C.3.C Waste Management

(Applicable to TOR 2, 3, and 4)

Non-Hazardous Waste Hauling and Recycling from Waste

Collection Point: How many tons of non-hazardous waste are accumulated per day at BEC, and Basrah?

This information is not deemed necessary to submission of a proposal.

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Sect J Exh A.1 Task Order SOO; C.3.J Warehouse Operations -

(Applicable to TOR 3 and 4)

Cargo and Container Management- By site, how many containers are received and shipped annually? How many containers are static, by site? How many public auctions are conducted annually?

This is now an augmentation position.

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Sect J Exh A.1 Task Order SOO; C.3.J Warehouse Operations -

(Applicable to TOR 3 and 4)

Expendable Supplies Ordering, Inventory Control and

Distribution- By site, how many lines of stock are maintained?

By site, how many requisitions are processed annually? By site, how many receipts are processed annually? By site, does the

Contractor provide delivery services for supplies? If so, how many deliveries are made annually by site?

This is now an augmentation position.

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Section J - Exhibit A.1 - Task Order SOO - Supplemental Staffing and

Support to the RSO, Paragraph C.3.I.3, BETSS-C SGS Tower Sensor

Systems, Item K.

This section states, "The contractor shall execute and manage calibration of the tower system tensiometer to maintain annual calibraiton requirement". The ZBV Backscatter and Biometrics systems also require the use of calibrated equipment in order to meet contract maintenance / Operational Readiness standards.

Will DoS provide a calibration facility in theatre to support these requirements? Will the contractor have access to the calibration laboratory located at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait for example.

BETSS-C systems are no longer part of BLISS.

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Section J - Exhibit A.1, Attachment 12 Fuel SOO, Section 4, General

Standards - Fuel Standards, p.3

MIL-DTL-83133G dated April 30, 2012 is referenced in Section

4, General Standards-Fuel Standards, which we realize is JP8 fuel. Under Section B, Paragraph B.7.2, Fuel Acquisition and

Delivery Services, there is no requirement for the contractor to supply JP8 or MIL-DTL-83133G. Can the USG clarify if, the

Section 4 reference was written because it is the USG's intent to have a requirement for the BLiSS Contractor to provide JP8?

There is no longer a requirement for JP8.

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Section H.21, paragraphs (a)-(d), p.57 The language as written in Section H.21 (a)-(d) appears indicative of the Government's intent to provide duty-free clearance of materials that must be imported by the BLiSS

Contractor to support the contract effort. Will the USG provide

Diplomatic Notes for imported fuel shipments destined for DoS locations in Iraq (fuel shipments for which the US Department of

State in Iraq is listed as the consignee), thus making those shipments exempt from Iraqi customs duties/taxes?

This issue is not yet resolved. In normalized

Embassy operations, fuel is bought on the local economy, subject to taxes and levies. For the immediate future, some fuel may be acquired from in-country sources, and some fuel may still be imported. For that fuel which is imported, a

Diplomatic Note may be required. A third alternative is to import into country directly without a Diplomatic Note (i.e. customs duty and taxes are paid). The key is for Offeror's to be aware of the requirements, be flexible in approach, and provide DOS fuel requirements from whatever source in the quantity and quality needed.

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Section J - Exhibit A.1 Statement of Objectives, Task Order SOOs No workload data regarding the Number of Aircraft per day, and the Maximum Aircraft on Ground (MOG), was provided in the

RFP. Will the USG provide workload data related to the Cargo

Loading and Unloading of Non-Embassy Air flights and for the

Aircraft Marshaling and Parking responsibilities so that the

Contractor may properly estimate its labor requirements?

Per the TOR SOO para C.3.G.4 "Baggage and

Passenger Screening hours at BDSC are from

0500 hours local – 2200 hours local time six days a week, Saturday through Thursday. The terminals are closed on Fridays due to aircraft maintenance except for an occasional Very

Important Person (VIP) Visitor or Medical

Evacuation flights. BDSC averages 130 flights each week, with approximately 1,200 passengers transiting per month."

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FBO Documents, Responses to Questions, file:

FBO_BLISS_Medical_Incinerator.pdf

The referenced document provides a photograph of the medical incinerator at BDSC and Basrah. Is the contractor required to perform the maintenance on this incinerator? Is the contractor required to procure and stock repair parts for this incinerator? If so, please provide the operational readiness criteria and a list of repair parts and their unit prices for this equipment.

Periodic maintenance and repair will be provided by a separate contract. Contractor should work with the servicing contractor to ensure adequate and correct parts are available.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Security Support

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: WAVES (PM SPT), FAAD C2 (PM SPT), CNET (PM

SPT), LCMR (AN/TPQ-48), GIRAFFE, CIDNE. However the

RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. PMCS -

Is the contractor required to perform PMCS on this equipment?

Please provide a list of PMCS tasks and frequencies.

C.3.I of the TOR SOO, along with the associated

PDs, provides the information required to submit a proposal. Specific task and frequencies will be made available after award.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Security Support

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: WAVES (PM SPT), FAAD C2 (PM SPT), CNET (PM

SPT), LCMR (AN/TPQ-48), GIRAFFE, CIDNE. However the

RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. Repair

Parts - Is the contractor required to procure and stock repair parts for the PMCS of this equipment? If so, please provide a list of repair parts and their unit prices.

Yes, the contractor will be required to procure and stock repair parts. Specific requirements will be made available after award.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Security Support

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: WAVES (PM SPT), FAAD C2 (PM SPT), CNET (PM

SPT), LCMR (AN/TPQ-48), GIRAFFE, CIDNE. However the

RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. OEMS -

Please provide a list of OEMs for this equipment so the contractor can obtain a repair parts catalogs/prices.

The appropriate descriptions of equipment being supported has been provided. No further information will be made available until after award.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Security Support

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: WAVES (PM SPT), FAAD C2 (PM SPT), CNET (PM

SPT), LCMR (AN/TPQ-48), GIRAFFE, CIDNE. However the

RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment.

Corrective Maintenance - Is the contractor required to perform corrective maintenance on this equipment? If so, what is the workload for this corrective maintenance? Is the contractor required to stock repair parts for corrective maintenance? If so, please provide a list of repair parts for corrective maintenance.

Corrective maintenance is required. The information provided is suitable for proposal purposes. Above answers apply.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Security Support

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: WAVES (PM SPT), FAAD C2 (PM SPT), CNET (PM

SPT), LCMR (AN/TPQ-48), GIRAFFE, CIDNE. However the

RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. ORC -

What is the Operational Readiness Criteria for each of these equipment items?

The downtime and readiness criteria are published as available and releasable. Further information will be provided after award.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Biometrics

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: Biometrics Enrollment Station, Issuance Station, CP80

Printer, Dayworker Server, BID (collection station), BAT KIT, PIER 2.4 IRIS READER. However the RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. PMCS - Is the contractor required to perform PMCS on this equipment? Please provide a list of

PMCS tasks and frequencies.

Information provided in subsequent amendments as appropriate. Further information will be made available after award.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Biometrics

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: Biometrics Enrollment Station, Issuance Station, CP80

Printer, Dayworker Server, BID (collection station), BAT KIT, PIER 2.4 IRIS READER. However the RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. Repair Parts - Is the contractor required to procure and stock repair parts for this equipment? If so, please provide a list of repair parts and their unit prices.

Yes, the contractor will be required to procure and stock repair parts. Specific requirements will be made available after award.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Biometrics

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: Biometrics Enrollment Station, Issuance Station, CP80

Printer, Dayworker Server, BID (collection station), BAT KIT, PIER 2.4 IRIS READER. However the RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. OEMS - Please provide a list of

OEMs for this equipment so the contractor can obtain a repair parts catalogs/prices.

The appropriate descriptions of equipment being supported has been provided. No further information will be made available until after award.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Biometrics

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: Biometrics Enrollment Station, Issuance Station, CP80

Printer, Dayworker Server, BID (collection station), BAT KIT, PIER 2.4 IRIS READER. However the RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. Corrective Maintenance - Is the contractor required to perform corrective maintenance on this equipment? If so, what is the workload for this corrective maintenance?

Corrective maintenance is required. The information provided is suitable for proposal purposes. Above answers apply.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment The referenced document lists the following Biometrics

Equipment for which the contractor is responsible to provide services: Biometrics Enrollment Station, Issuance Station, CP80

Printer, Dayworker Server, BID (collection station), BAT KIT, PIER 2.4 IRIS READER. However the RFP does not specify the services required and also does not provide any information on this equipment. Please clarify the services required by the contractor for this equipment. ORC - What is the Operational

Readiness Criteria for each of these equipment items?

The downtime and readiness criteria are published as available and releasable. Further information will be provided after award.

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Sec_J_Exh_A.1_Task_Order_SOOs, C.3.I.1, page 11, Z-Backscatter

Vans and Forward Scatter Technology/Maintenance (multiple)

The referenced section provides a list of Referenced

Documents that include: AS&E Exclusion of Warranties, ZBV

Operators Manual ASE-3100-3 Rev C, ZBV Operators Manual

ASE-3200, and Powertech Generator Operator's Manual.

Please provide these reference documents.

No. These documents are referenced only.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment This attachment does not list the FSU. Should the FSU be listed on this attachment?

No.

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Sect J EXH A1 Atch 3D RSO Equipment This attachment lists the DoS equipment for which the contractor is to provide services.