BLiSS_Responses_3-29-13.pdf

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

86 ADMIN Section B.18, ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT

(APPLICABLE TO FUEL ACQUISITION),

subparagraph (h), page 21

Where is the CONVERSION FACTORS clause? Section B.18 will be updated to include conversion factors in the next amendment.

143 Price SECTION J - EXHIBIT F, Pricing Table 1 Pricing Table 1 includes three line items which have no corresponding box for data entry. What is the purpose of the" Firm-

Fixed Price (FFP)", "Fixed Unit Price (FUP) gallon with Economic

Price Adjustment (EPA) based on PLATTS", and "Cost-Plus-Fixed-

Fee (CPFF)" line items? Is it correct to assume the Government does not intend for the Offeror to populate data corresponding to these line items on Pricing Table 1?

The acronyms were provided to clarify the contract pricing mechanism. The acronyms have been deleted from the pricing tables in the next amendment

251 Cost RFP, Pg. 5 (table), General Standards – COTS Real

Time Freight Tracking Software Program:

g. Establish fuel price for each delivery. Possible models include: mandated prices by Iraq Ministers of

Oil; OPDC prices; local competitive prices; or, a market index such as PLATTS.

The RFP implies in one area that fuel must be priced based on bulk delivery (table page 5), yet exhibit A-1, under 2. g. General

Standards, requires a price for each fuel delivery. Please clarify.

Fuel must be priced based on the BLiSS Contractor's FUP and the total invoice price adjusted in accordance with the updated clause in the next amendment.

285 Tech Section J - Exhibit A.1, Attachment 12 Fuel SOO, Section 4, General Standards - Fuel Standards, p.3

The Government states that fuels should conform to the following specifications: MIL-DTL-83133G dated April 30, 2010 and MIL-

STD-3004C dated August 10, 2011 in accordance with

ATTACHMENT C.1 Specifications. Will the USG provide

Attachment C.1 Specifications?

The next amendment has deleted mil specifications and replaced with civilian specifications

366 Cost Section J Exhibit F Pricing Tables, Tab 3, PMO &

FUEL Pricing

The table requires offerors to insert the “Platts Oilgram

03/21/2013” rate in the pricing table. PLATTS pricing provides for a range of prices by geographic area and ranges within each area.

Question: Will the government consider providing a “plugged” number for the actual fuel price in order to level the playing field so that the evaluated “Total Price” per year is focused on the

“Offeror’s Fully Loaded Fixed Unit Price (FUP)”?

In the next amendment, the pricing sheet has been populated with PLATTS rates. The Platts Oilgram

03/21/2013 rate for MoGas was $2.896 and DF2 was

$2.904 per gallon. The OPDC diesel DF2 price on

03/21/2013 was $2.439.

399 Cost Exhibit F, Pricing Table 1 Pricing Table 1: Other Direct Costs does not differentiate lines between Task Orders. Does the Other Direct Cost bid line

Supplies on Table 1 include cost for all six Sample Task Orders?

The plug figure Other Direct Cost line for Supplies on

Table 1 includes cost for all six Sample Task Orders.

400 Cost Exhibit F, Pricing Tables Pricing Tables do not contain a specific line item for life support services (housing, transportation, security, feeding, etc). On which table and bid item is the Offeror to include housing (life support services) for each of the six Sample Task Orders?

Life support services (housing, transportation, security, feeding, etc) must be included in the offeror's fixed price for each task order.

447 Cost Section H.4(c) Insurance Requirements –

Automobile Liability.

Will the DoS provide specific information on GFE vehicles (Year, make and model,License Plate Number and Vehicle Identification

Number (VIN), Vehicle value) in order for offerors to obtain appropriate insurance quotes for the level of coverage the DoS requires on this effort?

This clause does not apply to GFE as the Government is self-insured. It applies only to vehicles the Contractor may bring into DOS sites in support of the contract. For example, a truck delivering food to the cafeteria or a truck used to empty out chemical latrines.

449 General ExhA.1_Atch_3E_PD-

_BADGE_OFFICE_SUPERVISOR_at_Consulate_or

_Annex; para 2 bullet 3-7, page 1.

1) Are badging procedures, processes, and standards GFE? 2)

Will they be provided to the offeror?

1) The information will be provided after award. 2)No.

They will be provided to the Contractor.

454 Tech Section J- Exhibit A.1, RSO Task Order 5 Question - Will the Govt provide historical parts/expendables demand for the regional security equipment?

No. Information will be made available after award.

455 Tech Section J- Exhibit A.1, RSO Task Order 5 Question - Will the Govt provide historical failure data for the equipment to be supported?

No. Information will be made available after award.

456 Tech Section J- Exhibit A.1, RSO Task Order 5 Question - What is the make and model of the backscatter equipment?

No. Information will be made available after award.

457 Tech Section J- Exhibit A.1, RSO Task Order 5 Question - When was this equipment purchased? No. Information will be made available after award.

458 Tech Section J- Exhibit A.1, RSO Task Order 5 Question - How many hours are the equipment operated each month?

No. Information will be made available after award.

465 Admin SAQMMA-12-R-0130-AA02

Page 134 of latest RFP, paragraph L.16.1.5, under the Training Management bullet. A sub-bullet references training on the Army Food Management

Information Systems (AFMIS). It is our understanding that users of the system require a

Common Access Card (CAC).

Does the DOS have a CAC issue facility in Iraq, or will users of this system require a CAC before entry to Iraq. Are TCN’s authorized access to the system?

Anyone requiring a CAC will need to obtain prior to departing the U.S.

466 Tech EXHIBIT A.1- ATTACHMENT 1 DOS Iraq Food

Operations and Management SOO, Item 9. General

Standards – Food Worker Health, Sanitation and

Hygiene, page 10

Item 9 States, "The Contractor shall follow the most recently published Food Service Sanitation and Public Health Service

Publication." Is the Government able to provide industry with guidance on where this pubicaction can be located?

The Contractor shall find all regulations regarding Food

Service Sanitation a Health Service Publication at the US

Food and Drug Administration 5100 Paint Branch

Parkway, College Park, Md 20740 the link is:

http;//www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/Guidance and

Regulations. Or call 1-888-723-3366 or 1-888-Safe Food industry@fda.gov another link

468 Tech Postal Operations Who issues the prohibited items list for outbound mail? Where is this list maintained? Would the government please provide it or indicate if you have adopted Centcom's list.

This is an augmentee position. Contractors will follow the instructions of the Postal Officer.

470 General Section J - Exhibit A.1, TO SOO, Article C.3.G

Airfield Services, item 5. Cargo Loading and

Unloading, pg. 10

This Work element is described within the SOO. The BLiSS

Requirements Matrix issued with Amendment 0002 eliminates this scope. We assume that Offerors are not to propose to Cargo

Loading & Unloading Services. Is this a correct assumption?

The requirement for cargo loading and unloading has been removed from Exhibit A.1 para C.3.G

471 General Section J- Exhibit A.1, Statement Of Objectives, Request for Proposals, Paragraph C.3.D Fuel

Supply & Attachment 12, Fuel Statement of

Objectives, Paragraph 4, General Standards – Fuel

Standards, pg.

In the Statement of Objectives, the USG states the following, "The

U.S. Mission in Iraq has a requirement for DF2 Diesel, and 95

Octane Unleaded Gasoline (Mo-Gas) fuel supply delivery services to be provided to the DOS Facilities, Embassy and Consulates throughout Iraq, including International Zone, Baghdad Diplomatic

Support Centre (BDSC), Erbil Diplomatic Support Center (EDSC) and Basrah Consulate General (CG). See Attachment 12, DOS

Fuel Supply Iraq SOO. " In the Fuel Statement of Objectives, the

USG states the following, " The Contractor shall ensure the fuels conform with: a. EN 228 Automotive fuels – Unleaded petrol–

Requirements and test methods; (must be at least 85 octane)."

There is a conflict for the MOGAS requirements in two of the solicitation documents, which is the correct requirement?

85 Octane Unleaded.

474 Tech Section C - Statement of Work page 24, and Food

Operations and Management SOO, pg 3

Section C, page 24 under the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center states "A snack Bar is open 14 hours a day (0830 - 2230)".

However, the chart on page 3 of the Food Operation SOO indicates that neither BDSC nor Basrah has a snack bar. Our assumption is for items identified with a NA we are not to include in our proposal at this time. Is our assumption correct?

Correct. NA is "not applicable".

475 Tech Section C - Statement of Work,pg. 24, and Food

Operations and Management SOO, pg. 3

Prosperity was removed from the BLiSS Requirment matrix but remains on the weekdays snackbar requirments in the Food SOO.

We assume we are not to bid Prosperity. Is this a correct assumption?

Prosperity is deleted off the Food SOO.

476 General L.16.1.3.1 Sample Staffing Plan, pg. 130 Solicitation states: "Provide in the table below a commitment to a percentage of LNs that will be part of the overall workforce by site per year: The Offeror shall begin with a baseline of 50% LNs of the

Offeror’s proposed total workforce. Offerors shall include in their

50% LN staffing plan the number of “fully vetted” LNs to be hired from either the incumbent or sub-contractor to work in food services. This 50% number is made up of badged contractor personnel, whether prime or subcontractor, in Basrah and IZ."

1) How many" fully vetted" LNs are currently performing for BLiSS incumbents (prime or subcontractors) within the IZ, at BDSC, and at Basrah?

2) How many" fully vetted" LNs are currently performing food service work for BLiSS incumbents (prime or subcontractors) within the IZ, at BDSC, and at Basrah?

The table mentioned has been modified. For questions 1) and 2) that information will not be provided.

479 Tech Sect J, EXH A.1,_TOR_SOO; Paragraph C.3.I.3, Rapicsan / Section J-Exhibit A.1-Attachment 3E

Section J-Exhibit A.1-Attachment 3E, Basic Function of Position paragraph, states that Rapiscan Maintenance/Operator

Technicians will operate Rapiscan equipment scanners and walk through metal detectors. However, Paragraph C.3.I.3 in Section J-

Exhibit A.1 SOO lists only the Secure 1000 personnel scanners requirements. Please provide the requirements for all equipment scanners and walk through metal detectors, including model types and quantities per type to be supported.

The information provided to date is deemed satisfactory for proposal purposes.

480 Tech BLiSS Requirements Matrix Requirements Matrix indicates that a requirement exists at

Olympia for Supplment Staffing & Maint Services to RSO, but there are no requirements for Olympia listed within the SOO or

Equipment Density Attachment 3D. Please clarify what RSO services will be required at Olympia?

Olympia is part of the International Zone and may be considered as part of the BEC operations.

481 Tech Section M.10.1.2, Task Order Proposal, Exhibit A.1 -

Technical Approach to PMO

Please explain the criteria the Government will use to evaluate the use of the Army Reserve Deployment System (AWRDS) versus a

"contractor commercial system".

It will be up to the Contractor to ensure that any proposed system meets the DOD requirements for management of these systems.

487 Admin BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph L.16.1.16 Oral Technical Proposal

Presentation and Scheduling, Page 141

Question - Due to the short time frame between Proposal submittal and the anticipated award announcement, does the Govt still intend to hold oral presentations?

It is the intention of the Government to hold oral presentations. However, this may change.

488 Admin BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph L.16.1.16 Oral Technical Proposal

Presentation and Scheduling, Page 141

Question - If the Govt intends to hold oral presentations, will the

Govt provide dates for orals so offerors can coordinate key personnel movement from overseas to Washington, DC?

Yes. Soon after receeipt of proposals, the Government will contact Offerors whose proposals are found to be responsive and meeting the criteria to bid, with dates, times and locations. At this time, oral presentations are tentatively scheduled between April 23 and May 1, in the

Washington DC area.

489 Admin BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph L.16.1.16 Oral Technical Proposal

Presentation and Scheduling, Page 141

Question - If the Govt does not intend to hold oral presentations, will the Govt amend the RFP removing the requirement for slides in order to save bid/proposal costs?

The decision whether to hold orals will not be made until after receipt of proposals.

490 Admin BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph L.16.1.16 Oral Technical Proposal

Presentation and Scheduling, Page 141

Question - Will the Govt explain how orals will be used in the evaluation and scoring criteria?

Orals will be a summary presentation of the Proposal, and offer no new information that cannot be referenced within the Offeror's proposal. Oral presentations are for illumination and clarification only. The presentations will be part of the overall technical evaluation ; there is no separate evaluation or scoring.

491 Tech BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph B.7.2 Fuel Acquisition and Delivery

Services; Page 4

In Section B.7.2, Camp Prosperity fuel quanitities are deleted. The pricing table still inlcudes Prosperity fuel quantities.

Question - Will another pricing table be provided?

Yes. A revised Exhibit F Pricing Tables is provided in the next amendment.

492 Tech 2EXH_A1_TOR_SOO_A002_Mar_12_

Paragraph 3.I.2 Biometrics Equipment, Page 18

In cordination with designated Government representatives, the

Contractor shall provide field service support to the specified

Biometrics equipment listed in Section J - Exhibit A.1 Attachment

A.

That attachment cannot be located.

Question - Could the attachment referenced be

Sect_J_EXHA1_Atch3D_RSOEquip_Rev2?

Exh A.1 will be changed to reflect Attachment 3D in lieu of

Attachment A.

499 Admin BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph L.16.1.12 Past Performance, Page 138

Question - If an offerer has a past performance reference that relates to more than one task order request (TOR) scope of work, does government expect that specific Past Performance page be repeated after each corrosponding Task Order Request discussion?

No, just reference back where it was stated before.

500 Admin BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph L.16.1.12 Past Performance, Page 138

Question - Does USG anticipate that projects submitted as

Corporate Experience and projects submitted for Past

Performance may differ?

Maybe. If the information is duplicate, Offerors may clearly reference the earlier information rather than repeat.

501 Admin BLISS_Consolidated_RFP_A002_B-M

Paragraph L.16.1.12 Past Performance, Page 138

Question - Is there any limitation to the number of Past

Performance pages that can be submitted after each TOR section?

No. But please note that there is a limit of one page for each Past Performance or Relevant Experience report.

502 Technical C.3.I PBUSE "…contractors shall account for all DOD loaned equipment in the

DOD property book unit system enhanced (PBUSE) system.”

Q: Is this a web based system that can be accessed from outside of DOD networks and if so will the government provide us accounts and login information?

Yes.

503 Technical C.3.I PBUSE "…contractors shall account for all DOD loaned equipment in the

DOD property book unit system enhanced (PBUSE) system.”

Q: If PBUSE is not a web-based system that can be accessed outside of the DOD networks, will we be provided an approved terminal and the appropriate NIPRNET connectivity, or connectivity through another government owned network allowed to access the system?

Yes.

504 Technical Exhibit A.1, Attachment 3E, SECURITY BADGE

TECHNICIAN

Under Exhibit A.1, Attachment 3E, SECURITY BADGE

TECHNICIAN, BADGE OFFICE REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE

U.S. MISSION IRAQ, there are two sections labeled 2. The second follows section 3 and addresses major duties of the badge office supervisor. Since this section appears to apply to security badge technicians please clarify the applicability of the second section 2?

This is a formatting error. Ignore the 2nd "2" and "3" for the Technician PD.

506 Technical C.3.I AWRDS (multiple) If AWRDS is not a web-based system that can be accessed outside of the DOD networks, will we be provided and approved terminal and the appropriate NIPRNET connectivity or connectivity through a nether government owned network is allowed to access the system?

Yes.

507 Technical C.3.I AWRDS Can the government provide the specific fields and/or data that must be tracked for “…maintenance and system operations.”

should we choose to go with a COTS product as suggested?

No. The Offeror should review the capability of the Army system at AWRDS.com and match any proposed system that may be a viable alternative.

508 Technical L.16.1.5 and C.3.I If a proposed contractor commercial system can be used in lieu of the AWRDS system, is the contractor still required to provide training as required per Section L.16.1.5 PMO?

The section of L.16.1.5 only states that under PMO, the

Offeror "should include…Training Management…"

510 Technical SecTION J- EXHIBIT A.1 – ATTACHMENT 4, 1.G "FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES APPARATUS AND

EQUIPMENT SHALL BE

MAINTANED IN ACCORDANCE WITH AR 420-1 CHAPTER 25

SECTION I PART 7."

Q: It was our understanding that maintenance of heavy equipment and vehicles was performed under the OMSS contract. This statement says that the BLiSS contractor will maintain fire and emergency services apparatus and equipment.

Attachment 4 is updated to state: "Maintenance of heavy equipment and vehicles is performed under a separate contract. "

511 Admin Previous Questions Submitted In reviewing Amendment 2, we did not find a complete listing of all questions submitted and their current status.

1.) Will the government provide a compiled list of all questions and their responses or the status of an anticipated response?

2.) Will the government incorporate Q&A from the DRFP into the

FRFP and amendments?

1) No. The questions as posted on FBO will be the only listings provided. 2) Where appropriate, the RFP is being modified to reflect responses to questions, whether from

Draft versions or related to the amendments.

515 Technical Section J, Exhibit A, 4) TOR-4 Section J, Exhibit A, 4) TOR-4, states in part, “…See Section J

Exhibit A.1 Attachment 10 for summary description specific required services for the Basrah and the Basrah Air Operations.”

The subject attachment does not list any airfield services or air operations for Basrah. Please clarify.

The Basrah Air Hub will be closed in 2013.

516 Technical BLiSS SOO, Para C.3.I.1 A, Page 14 Section states “The Contractor shall conduct and document routine Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) activity on the ZBV systems and subsystems that require such maintenance in accordance with the preventive maintenance plans referenced in the attached ZBV operations manuals.” Would the

Government provide a copy of the referenced ZBV Operations manuals.

No. We have contacted the company AS&E and they have said they will make Operator's Manuals available.

517 Technical BLiSS SOO, Para C.3.I.1 B.2 , Page 15 Section states “The Contractor shall conduct and document routine PMCS activity on the Forward Scatter systems and subsystems that require such maintenance in accordance with the

Forward Scatter Preventative Maintenance Plan.” Would the

Government provide a copy of the Forward Scatter Preventative

Maintenance Plan?

No. We have contacted the company AS&E and they have said they will make any publications available.

519 Technical BLiSS SOO, Para C.3.I.1 B.11 , Page 17 Section states “Spares and Consumables Management. An initial stock of spare parts and material was purchased by the

Government and forward based in Iraq. A stockage of material and spare parts unique to the ZBV has been established. The

Contractor shall provide custodial care, inventory accountability, and management of this material as necessary to support the

ZBV.” Would the Government provide a provide a listing of the initial stock along with materials and spare parts unique to ZBV which have been established?

No. This information will be made available after award.

521 Technical BLiSS SOO, Para C.3.I.3 8, Page 22 Section states “An initial stock of spare parts and material will be available at BDSC. A list of recommended material and spare parts unique to the Rapiscan systems will be established and provided to the Contractor” Would the Government provide a copy of the recommended materials and spare parts?

No. This information will be made available after award.