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| Section | Question | Answer |
| L.19.2, page 118 | Is the term “offeror” (L.19.2, page 118) as it applies to past performance defined as only the prime? Or can the past performance requirements be met by the prime and its subcontractors? | Provision L 19.2 has been updated to include the following: at least two (2) of the past performance contract profiles shall be for services performed as the prime contractor. |
| L.19.2, page 118 | Since any task order under $5M under this procurement will be reserved for a small business (B.2, page 5), will the government consider changing the past performance requirement for SDVOSBs from $10M to $5M (L.19.2, page 118)? | L.19.2 has been updated to include the following: For the purposes of similar size, dollar value will be evaluated in one of the two followings ways: (1) multiple simultaneous task orders with an overall value of at least $5 million in geographically dispersed locations; and/or (2) a contract vehicle with a maximum value similar to the maximum quantity B.3 |
| Do you anticipate that there will be aviation related tasks (airfield security to include K9 training, aerial port/logistics training to ensure proper tracking of personnel/cargo and safe aircraft loading/safe aircraft center of gravity, etc)? | Any requirement for aviation services will be determined at the task order level. | |
| Can I bid on individual items on this list, say a few items at a time, as I get my bid ready?or do I have to offer my bid on the full list at one time? | No. Provision L.19.3.2(28) has been updated to include the following: The IDIQ award shall be based, in part, on an aggregate basis for all supplies listed in Pricing Table 6. These supplies are also listed in Section J, Attachment 3 – Equipment List. Offerors that do not quote an NTE unit price per contract period for each item in Pricing Table 6/Attachment 3 shall not be eligible for award. | |
| Can I use imported items to bid this RFQ ? (I have supplied imported items to prime contractors on this bid, in the past). | The term "imported" does not appear in the solicitation. | |
| Where are your requested quantities listed ? so I know how many, for the RFQ, and time frame for production.? | For the purposes of Attachment 3 and pursuant to B.14 (d), each negotiated NTE unit price is based on a quantity of one per unit of measure (e.g., one each hat, one pair of boots) and otherwise as described in Attachment 3 – Equipment List in Section J. | |
| Are we allowed to participate and bid on DOS tenders, or do we need to have a US registered company? | Offerors are restricted to companies that can obtain a security clearance. The Government will sponsor U.S. Companies that do not have a clearance as identified in Clause H.19 of the IDIQ. |
| Technical Proposal, Sub Factor 3: Operational/SituationalCompetency, para (b) states: | Is it the Government’s intent in this requirement for the offeror to describe specific country conditions in the countries of each active mission, or the specific country conditions in the TCC countries where training will take place? | Describe the conditions of each active mission |
| Sample Task Order: ACOTA Training in TCC Togo. States, in para 2.6.2: |
2.6.2 The Contractor shall plan, design and conduct PSOSST training in accordance with the IDIQ Section J, Attachment 6 Training Courses Section C.1.2.6.
Attachment 6, Training Courses Section C.1.2.6 PSO Soldier Skills Training states:
“Training shall include Close Quarters Marksmanship (CQM) including day and night live-fire.PSOSST training shall include individual and collective training for all topics listed below.”
| This requirement specifies CQM, but not the basic marksmanship that would normally precede CQM (zero and qualify). Is it the Government’s intent for the offeror to assume that the TCC soldiers being trained will have already completed basic marksmanship and report to training with zero’d weapons, or should we assume that we will also conduct basic marksmanship for the 850 soldier battalions. This has a significant affect on the schedule. | The requirement for PSOSST training has been removed in its entirety. Refer to Section 2 of the revised sample task order for training requirements. | |
| Sample Task Order: ACOTA Training in TCC Togo. States, in para 2.6.2 | Is it the Government’s intent for this Crew Served Weapons Training to include the entire 10 day course of instruction as outlined in Attachment 6, Training Courses Section C.1.2.18 PSO CREW SERVED WEAPONS (CSW) or to limit the training to conducting live-fire training during day light and hours of limited visibility for all the battalions’ weapons systems. | Refer to Comment 10 |
| Sample Task Order: ACOTA Training in TCC Togo. States, in para 2.6.2 | Is it the government’s intent to include mortars as part of the Crew Served Weapons Training, as outlined in C.1.2.21 Attachment 6, Training Courses Section PSO MORTAR TRAINING | Refer to Comment 10 |
| Sample Task Order: ACOTA Training in TCC Togo. States, in para 2.6.2 | Teaching Offensive Operations are potentially lengthy training cycles. The Manual for the UN Infantry Battalion (Vol I) states that The Statement of Force/Unit Requirements, Mandate, Force Commander’s Directive, the CONOPS and Operational Orders will clearly outline the “Mission Essential Tasks” that are to be executed by the battalion in a designated AOR, subject to the applicable ROE. There are sixteen tasks that have been identified as peacekeeping related tasks from which mission-specific essential tasks could be drawn out for a particular mission based on its particular mandate and operational environment. Is it the government’s Intent that the Offensive Operations taught as part of PSOSST be drawn from the Mission-Specific Essential Tasks such as Cordon and Search or Extract/Evacuate for the specific METL of each UN Mission? | Refer to comment 10 |
| Sample Task Order: ACOTA Training in TCC Togo | Both Pre-deployment peace operations training tasks (UNIFIL and UNMISS”) have start dates for the PSOSST of 1 April 2016 with 25 training days, but the base period of performance is one year. Is it the Government’s Intent for both battalion units to be in PSOSST simultaneously, or is it the Government’s intent for the battalion units to be trained sequentially over the course of the base period of the contract? | Refer to comment 10. Revised training requirements shall be conducted in accordance with Appendix A in the revised Sample Task Order. UNIFIL and UNMISS training shall be conducted concurrently and sequentially in accordance with the tables in Appendix A and B. |
| Sample Task Order: ACOTA Training in TCC Togo | ACOTA Training in TCC Togo states, that both CSOS training and the CPX will start on 1 April 2016 for both battalions. Is it the Government’s Intent for the CPX to follow CSOS training as a logical extension of the initial staff training for each battalion? |
| Refer to comment 14 | ||
| D.3, Page 33 | What security requirements are mandated? Do drivers/warehouse workers need security clearances? | Refer to Clause H.19 for security requirements. Clearance requirements for personnel will be specified at the Task Order level |
| D.7, Page 34 | If US Flag is not available, is it necessary to obtain a waiver from DOS in order to ship Non-US Flag? Under the Open Skies agreement, can EU air carriers be considered US Flag carriers? | Yes. A waiver citing a specific exception to the Fly America Act must be approved by the Contracting Officer. Federal travelers are required by 49 U.S.C. 40118, commonly referred to as the "Fly America Act," to use United States air carrier service for all air travel and cargo transportation services funded by the United States Government. One exception to this requirement is transportation provided under a bilateral or multilateral air transport agreement, to which the United States Government and the government of a foreign country are parties, and which the Department of Transportation has determined meets the requirements of the Fly America Act. The United States Government has entered into several air transport agreements that allow federal funded transportation services for travel and cargo movements to use foreign air carriers under certain circumstances. There are currently four bilateral/multilateral “Open Skies Agreements” in effect. Information on the four Open Skies Agreements (U.S. Government Procured Transportation) and other specific country agreements may be accessed via the Department of State’s website. Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) Bulletin 11-02 and Bulletin 12-04 provides additional information and guidance on Open Skies agreements. |
| L.19.2 page 118 | Requiring 3-6 Contract Profiles with such stringent criteria appears to disadvantage small business competitors. Is it the government’s intent that the criteria described in (1) and (2) above be for the aggregate of all past performance Contract Profiles submitted? | Refer to comment 3. Similar size will not be calculated on an aggregate basis. Each past performance contract profile must meet one of the similar size standards identified in L.19.2. |
| L.19.2 page 118 | Is the requirement to submit contract profiles where the company performing was a prime contractor on the referenced effort even if they are a subcontractor on this effort or is the requirement for the prime on the ACOTA solicitation to submit two contract profiles? | Refer to comment 2. Pursuant to L.19.2, the offeror shall submit at least three past performance contract profiles. L.19.2 has been revised to update the following: At least two (2) of the Past Performance Contract Profiles shall be for services performed as the prime contractor. |
| H19, page 69 | Given the current backlog on gaining security clearances, what flexibility will the government provide regarding periodic clearance renewals? Initial clearances? | The contractor should submit requests for PCLs expeditiously. DOS will accept interim PCL’s issued by Defense Security Service. It is DOS’s understanding that there isn’t a large backlog on DSS issuing Interim PCL’s |
| H.19 and labor category descriptions page 69, Attachment 7 | H.19 states that a Secret facility clearance is required, yet labor category descriptions to do not appear to identify which positions require a Secret clearance. Will the government please indicate which positions require Secret clearances? | Pursuant to H.19(f), clearance requirements for personnel will be specified at the Task Order level |
| C.1.4 page 31 | Is historical data available on equipment, supplies, etc. shipped under the contract by location and mode of transportation? If so, will the government please provide? | Historical data will not be provided as part of this RFP. |
| C.1.4 page 31 | Does the additional equipment that would require logistical support issued at the task level include HAZMAT or dangerous goods? | Any requirement for transportation of HAZMAT or dangerous goods will be determined at the task order level. |
| C.1.4 page 31 | What levels of Protection Services are required to be provided by the offeror for TCC forces and their bases/compounds? | Protection services requirements will be determined at the task order level |
| C.1.4 page 31 | What level of vehicle armor, if any, is required for convoy and/or PSD operations? | Vehicle armor requirements will be determined at the task order level. |
| C.1.4 page 31 | What level ballistics is required to be worn by all personnel? | Refer to Attachment 3 - Equipment List for PPE and LBE requirements. Helmet-Level IIIA/Vest-level IIIA/Plates-Level IV StandAlone. |
| C.1.4 page 31 | What are the minimum qualification requirements for convoy and/or PSD drivers? | Minimum requirements for drivers will be determined at the task order level. |
| C.1.4 page 31 | What are the minimum personnel qualification requirements for convoy and/or PSD teams? | Minimum personnel qualification requirements will be determined at the task order level. |
| C.1.4 page 31 | What are the minimum required vehicles for movements outside of the bases/compounds? | Transportation requirements will be determined at the task order level. |
| C.1.4.2.1 page 32 | CRP: Is historical data available for least, most likely and most CRP space needed to manage the requirement? If so, will the government please provide? | Historical data will not be provided as part of this RFP. Dimensions for the Consolidated Receiving Point (CRP), if required, will be determined at the task order level. |
| C.1.4.2.1 page 32 | Is there need for an indoor storage area in CONUS for vehicles to be staged pending shipment? | CONUS storage requirements will be determined at the task order level. |
| C.1.4.2.1 page 32 | Will Customer provide ITAR licenses as required or does Customer expect Prime to apply for and obtain ITAR licenses on behalf of customer? | Licenses will be required for each Task Order involving services/supplies/equipment restricted under ITAR or other applicable control regimes. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all licensing requirements. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.9, page 8 | What are the transportation and security requirements for UNIFIL? | Refer to 2.8 and 2.9 of the revised Sample Task Order for transportation and security requirements. 2.9 has been updated to include the following: The Troop Contributing Country will be responsible for all security at the training locations identified in this SOW including providing security for any personnel movements required to support the Task Order (escorts only – the contractor shall remain responsible for actual transportation of its personnel) |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.9, page 8 | What are the transportation and security requirements for UNMISS? | Refer to comment 34 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.9, page 8 | What are the transportation and security requirements for the TCC Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) in Togo? | Refer to comment 34 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.1 page 4 | “… perform refurbishment…” The term implies working on existing facilities. If so, is there a requirement to match existing materials? | Refer to revised and renumbered Sample Task Order. All references to refurbishments have been removed. Refer to Subtask 2.7 for TCC Peace Mission Training Center Tent Pad requirement. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.1 page 4 | “…applicable building standards…” What standards? AFRICOM, USAID, USACE- Europe District, Togolese Armed Forces? | Refer to revised and renumbered Sample Task Order. All references to applicable building standards have been removed. Refer to Subtask 2.7 for TCC Peace Mission Training Center Tent Pad requirement. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order General page 4 | Is there an established inspection protocol via a third party? | The Sample Task Order has been revised and renumbered. The requirement for TCCC Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) Capacity Enhancements has been removed in its entirety. For the purposes of the Sample Task Order, the technical evaluation will be conducted in accordance Technical Approach, Sub-Factor 1. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.2 page 4 | Do drawing notations have to be in French and English? | Refer to revised Sample Task Order. All references to drawings have been removed. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 4, Item 1 | In the absence of any specific guidance/regulations/codes, is there any reinforcement requirement for the CMU wall units? | The requirement for Latrine/Shower enhancement has been removed in its entirety. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 4, Item 1 | Is there a requirement/preference for the type of finishes on both the interior and exterior wall surfaces? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 4, Item 2 | Is “metal interlocking beams” the ridge beam? Can the roof rafters be wood? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 4, Item 3 | What is the intended end use of the harvested rainwater? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 4, Item 4 | Are shower stalls single compartment, two compartments? Are hard enclosures required in lieu of “shower curtains”? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 4, Item 5+ | What is the available water supply system? Capacity, pressure, reliability, etc.? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 4, Item 7 | Does “exterior” mean outside or the “exterior wall” of the building? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 5, Item 13 | Can the offeror receive a general site plan of the compound? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.3 page 5, Item 14 | Can there be a designated separate facility for females? | Refer to comment 40 |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.4 page 5 | Can offeror receive the actual intended tent model and manufacturer? | Refer to revised Sample Task Order for TCC Peace Mission Training Center Tent Pad requirement. The requirement for Tent Pads has been revised and renumbered. Revised Subtask 2.7.1 has been updated to include the following: The Department of State will provide all tents. The contractor is solely responsible for construction of the tent pads. Each pad shall be strong enough to support two base-X model 307 tents and 850 soldiers with full gear, cots and bedding. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.5 page 5, Item 2 | Is the intent for reinforced earth foundation support for the tent slabs or concrete filled honeycombed geo-textile systems? | Refer to revised Sample Task Order. The requirement for Tent Pads has been revised and renumbered. Pursuant to 2.7.3, tent pads shall be constructed using concrete honeycombed foundation support |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order 2.7.8 page 5 - 7 | What is the power supply and distribution system in place? | For the purpose of the Sample Task Order, there is no wiring requirement for the tent pads. Piping is only being run through the concrete to house the power cable. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order General | Is Force Protection to be incorporated into design considerations? | For the purposes of the Sample Task Order, force protection shall not be included into the design |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order General | What fire protection assets are available? | For the purposes of the Sample Task Order, no fire protection assets are available. |
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Orderpara 2.2.2 - 2.4.4 page 2 - 3 | What is the desired instructor/student ratio (ISR)? With an 850 student load, the ratio is 1:34. |
Current US Army Training doctrine states ISR as follows:
Audience ISR 1:audience Conference and discussion ISR - 1:25 Large group instruction ISR - 1:25 Small group instruction ISR - 1:16 Facilitated problem centered instruction ISR - 1:8 *
* with certain specialty training such as mortar, hospital, driver, enhanced marksmanship, C-IED, EOD and such – ISR of 1:8 will be required
| Assuming the proposed training approach meets all core training requirements identified at the sample task order and IDIQ level, ISR can be proposed at the offeror's discretion. | ||
| Attachment 2 – Sample Task Order para 5 page 9 | Sub-paragraphs 5.4 and 5.5 request a Task Management Plan and a Transportation Plan; however, neither appear in the proposal preparation instructions under L.19.1, Sub-Factor 1, Sample Task Order. Are these plans required as part of the proposal submission? | Section 5.0 of the Sample Task Order has been revised. Technical Approach, Sub-Factor 1 has been revised in Provisions L and M. All data deliverables in Section 5.0 of the Sample Task Order shall be included in an offeror's technical response. |
| RFP Pricing General | Is there a need to provide pricing for the possible return of unused materials or equipment from OCONUS to CONUS? | There is no requirement at the IDIQ level to provide pricing for the possible return of unused materials or equipment. |
| Attachment 3 Equipment List | Are substitutions/equivalents accepted for the uniforms and equipment? | For the purposes of Attachment 3 and pursuant to B.14, the Government is only establishing Not-To-Exceed Unit Prices at the IDIQ level. There is no technical evaluation for the equipment identifed in Attachment 3 at the IDIQ level. Equipment shall be proposed and evaluated at the task order level. |
| Attachment 3 Equipment List | What are the contents in the IFAK, Somalia and the CLS bag? | Attachment 3 -- Equipment List has been renumbered and revised. The IFAK, Somalia and CLS bag have been removed in its entirety. |
| Sample Statement of Work |
Section 2.10
| Equipment Requirements - 2.9.5 | The specific models of trucks requested in the RFP are not manufactured in or available for purchase in the United States. In accordance with the Foreign Assistance Act Procurement Restrictions, will the government issue waivers for the procurement of the Toyota vehicles specified in the RFP? If a waiver will not be issued will the government please specify alternate vehicle models which will be acceptable for procurement under this sample statement of work. | Refer to revised equipment requirements in 2.10 of the Sample Task Order. References to the Toyota model vehicles have been removed. | |
| L.19.1 Technical Proposal Format | Please confirm that no key personnel resumes are required for the IDIQ response for this proposal. | Confirm. Pursuant to L.19.1, Candidates for contract personnel in H.7 and Attachment 7 – Labor Categories will not be evaluated at the IDIQ level. Resumes for contract personnel shall not be included in the technical proposal. Contractors shall propose contract personnel at the task order level. | |
| -Attachment 2 - Sample Task Order Section 2.2.2 Effective Methods of Instruction Course (EMI) Training | We are required to design the EMI training to include instruction on 23 topics. Fifteen of these topics are training modules or specific classes, but eight of the topics are distinct ACOTA training courses (Command and staff Operating Skills (CSOS), Command Post Exercise (CPX), PSO Soldiers Skills Training (PSOSST), Combat Lifesaver (CLS), PSO Logistics, Communications and Communications Maintenance (CCM), and Enhanced Marksmanship Training (EMT)) | ||
| Can the Government provide additional detail on what specific EMI training is required for these eight courses? Is the intent to provide a training management overview (objectives, curriculum, course schedules, resource requirements) or to prepare the FAT training cadre to conduct the classes associated with these eight ACOTA courses? | Refer to revised Sample Task Order. The requirement for EMI training has been removed in its entirety. | ||
| Attachment 2 - Sample Task Order Section 2.2.2 Effective Methods of Instruction Course (EMI) Training |
Attachment 6 Training Courses Training Details sub-section (C.1.2.2.3)
| If we are required to train the TCC cadre to conduct the training / classes associated with each of the eight courses, will the training audience include cadre with prior training and experience with the specialty courses (medical, logistics, communications, enhanced marksmanship)? | For the purposes of task orders issued under the IDIQ, prior training and experience with specialty courses for the cadre will be determined at the task order level. For the purposes of the Sample Task Order, refer to comment 61. |
| Attachment 2 - Sample Task Order Section 2.2.2 Effective Methods of Instruction Course (EMI) Training |
Attachment 6 Training Courses Training Details sub-section (C.1.2.2.3)
| If we are required to train the TCC cadre to conduct the training / classes associated with each of the eight courses, can we divide the class by specialty in order to focus those cadre on the specific course requirements? | For the purposes of the IDIQ, the course can be divided at their contractor’s discretion assuming the proposed training approach meets all core training requirements identified at the task order and IDIQ level. For the purposes of the Sample Take Order, refer to comment 61. |
| Attachment 2 - Sample Task Order PSOSST Training Requirements |
Attachment 6 Training Courses Training Details C.1.2.6.3
| For the purpose of the sample Task Order, can the Government provide a list of the CSW for the TCC UNMISS and UNIFIL battalions for this training? Specifically, does the Government require training on the battalion’s mortar systems, with day and night live fire, as part of the PSOSST requirement? | Refer to comment 10. |
| Attachment 6, Section J - Section C.1.2.6.3 - Buttstock Cleaning Kits |
Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List
| ACOTA equipment list contains only uniform, load bearing equipment, individual accommodation, riot control and personal protective equipment (PPE) items. | |||
| Will the Government provide a list of components required for the buttstock cleaning kit or should the offeror recommend a component list? | Refer to CLINS X500.30 and X500.31 in the renumbered and revised Attachment 3 -- Equipment List. | ||
| Attachment 6, Section J - Section C.1.2.6.3 - Ammunition Expenditure Reports | For the purpose of this Sample Task Order, are we required to maintain and submit ammunition expenditure reports? If so, to whom and within what timeline following the completion of training? | No. For the purposes of the sample task order, only the data deliverables identifed in Section 5.0 shall be submitted with an offeror's technical response. | |
| ACOTA RFP, Page 30, Paragraph C.1.3.3 states “Mechanical Construction Services may include:” However, no list of mechanical construction services follow | Would the Government please provide the list of mechanical construction services for this activity? | Mechanical construction services will be determined at the task order level. | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order, Page 3, Paragraph 2.5.2 states: “The Contractor shall plan, design and conduct CPX training in accordance with the IDIQ Section J, Attachment 6 Training Courses Section C.1.2.5. The CPX shall be based upon the actual MINUSCA situation and training designed so that it increases the op-tempo over time and is scenario driven with vignettes that the commander and staff are most likely to encounter in mission to address ambiguous situations that participants may encounter in order to confirm unit standard operating procedures, UN mandate, Rules of Engagement, Protection of Civilians scenarios and to practice while continuously reinforcing the skills included in the CSOS training described in Subtask A.1.x.x.x of this SOW.” | The ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW does not include a reference to Subtask A.1.x.x.x. Would the Government please provide the intended reference for the description of skills included in the CSOS training? | The Sample Task Order has been revised and renumbered. Subtask 2.4.2 of the Sample Task Order has been revised to include the following: CSOS training described in Subtask 2.3 of this SOW. | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order, Page 4, Paragraph 2.7.2 states: “The Contractor shall provide following documents; site assessments (IDIQ Section C.1.3.1), Drawings/Designs (IDIQ Section C.1.3.2) and mechanical Construction Services (IDIQ Section C.1.3.3) to accomplish this enhancements.” | There are no documents specified in this statement. Would the Government please specify what documents / deliverables are required to accomplish the TCC Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) Capacity Enhancements for the Latrine / Shower and Tent Pads? | Refer to revised Sample Task Order. The requirement for documents/delilverables for PMTC Capacity Enhancements have been removed in their entirety. Refer to revised Subtask 2.7 for PMTC Tent Pad requirement and Section 5.0 for data deliverable requirements for the Sample Task Order. | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Paragraphs 2.3.3.4 and 2.3.4.4, Page 2. These two paragraph subheadings are labeled “Other Special Requirement/Instruction:”. However, no list of special requirements/instructions follow. | Would the Government please provide the list of other special requirements/instructions for both the UNIFIL and UNMISS PSO POC and HR Training? | Refer to revised Sample Task Order. All references to special requirements/instructions have been removed. | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Paragraphs 2.4.3.4 and 2.4.4.4, Page 3. These two paragraph subheadings are labeled “Other Special Requirement/Instruction:”. However, no list of special requirements/instructions follow. | Would the Government please provide the list of other special requirements/instructions for both the UNIFIL and UNMISS CSOS Training? | Refer to comment 70 | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Paragraph 2.5.3.4, Page 3 and Paragraph 2.5.4.4, Page 4. These two paragraph subheadings are labeled “Other Special Requirement/Instruction:”. However, no list of special requirements/instructions follow. | Would the Government please provide the list of other special requirements/instructions for both the UNIFIL and UNMISS CPX Training? | Refer to comment 70 | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Paragraph 2.6, Page 4. No information on class size, estimated class starting date, and location for both UNIFIL and UNMISS is provided for PSOSST as has been provided for EMI, PSO POC and HR Training, and CPX. | Would the Government please provide class size, estimated class starting date, and location is provided for both the UNIFIL and UNMISS PSOSST courses? | Refer to comment 10. | |
| ACOTA RFP, Page 136, Section M.9.1, Sub-Factor 2: Risk Analysis Plan, Paragraph (a) states: “The Government will evaluate the extent to which the risk analysis plan accounts for significant inherent and introduced technical, schedule, and cost risks along with the approach to achieving the technical factors and subfactors as outlined in Section C.” | Since Section C does not include technical factors and subfactors, would the Government consider revising this evaluation criteria to state: “The Government will evaluate the extent to which the risk analysis plan accounts for significant inherent and introduced technical, schedule, and cost risks along with the approach to achieving the ACOTA training, construction and logistical requirements identified in Section C.”? | Technical Approach, Sub-Factor 2 has been revised to include the following: The Government will evaluate the extent to which the risk analysis plan accounts for significant inherent and introduced technical, schedule, and cost risks along with the approach to achieving the training, construction and logistical activities as outlined in Section C. | |
| ACOTA RFP, Page 115, Section L.19.1, Sub-Factor 3: Operational/Situational Competency, Paragraph (b) states “The offeror shall describe specific country conditions in each active mission that will affect their ability to present course material (e.g., literacy rates), deliver equipment, and provide transportation or other logistical services and construction activities. The offeror shall develop a mitigation plan to improve training effectiveness.” | Will the Government please clarify if the contractor is supposed to describe the “specific country conditions in each active mission” for only the country where the mission is being executed or if the contractor should also describe the conditions of the countries providing forces where training and delivery of equipment might take place prior to deployment? | Refer to comment 9 | |
| ACOTA RFP, Page 136, Section M.9, Non-price evaluation factors | There is no evaluation criteria provided in section M for Volume III Business. How will the Government evaluate Volume III and where does Volume III sit in descending order of importance compared to Technical, Management, Past Performance and Price? | Volume III (Business Proposal) will be evaluated as part of the Government's Responsibility determination, which is not part of the "descending order of importance." Refer to the third paragraph under RFP Section M.5 (Eligibility for Award). | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Page 5, Paragraph 2.7.8, Tent Pad Diagram | The dimensions in the drawing are difficult to read. Can the government please provide a drawing with clearly legible dimensions? | The sample task order has been revised and renumbered. The diagram for the tent pads has been removed. Refer to tent pad minimum specifications in 2.7.3. | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Page 4, Paragraph 2.7, TCC Peace Mission Training Center (PMTC) Capacity Enhancements- Latrine/Shower and Tent Pads. Minimum specifications include “Lights and wiring sufficient for the facility, capable of being run from existing power source.” | What type of existing power source is present at the site? | Refer to comment 38 and 51 | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Page 8, Paragraph 2.10, Equipment Requirements. | Will the contractor receive a 636 (i) exemption for the procurement of the vehicles? | Refer to comment 59. The requirement for vehicles has been removed in its entirety. Refer to revised equipment requirements in Section 2.10. | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Page 8, Paragraph 2.10, Equipment Requirements. | What level of armor is required for the APC, wheeled, ambulance? | Refer to comment 59 and 79 | |
| Attachment 2, ACOTA Sample Task Order SOW, Page 8, Paragraph 2.10, Equipment Requirements. | If the model of ambulance referenced in the SOW is no longer in production, will the government accept a newer or similar model? | Refer to comment 59 and 79 | |
| ACOTA RFP Page 24 Section B.14 (C), Section J, Attachment 3. | Can the Government please verify the requirement for the soft goods (textiles) to be Berry Compliant, Buy America, TAA Compliant or None of the above? | Refer to Comment 6 | |
| ACOTA RFP Page 24 Section B.14 (C), Section J, Attachment 3. | What are the minimum spec requirements for tactical gear CLIN:X500.64-X500.72 (for example using nylon or Poly for base fabric)? | Attachment 3 -- Equipment List has been renumbered and revised. Refer to CLIN X500.21 -X500.29. The tactical gear shall use nylon for base fabric. | |
| ACOTA RFP Page 24 Section B.14 (C), Section J, Attachment 3. | Please specify if the armor requested needs to only meet the NIJ 0101.06 requirement or does it need to be certified and compliant? | Armor needs to be certified and compliant with the NIJ 0101.06 requirement. Attachment 3 -- Equipment List has been updated to reflect the change. | |
| ACOTA Attachment 3, CLIN X500.63 states “First Aid Kit.” However, no Minimum Requirements are identified. | Would the Government please provide the list of minimum requirements for the First Aid Kit? | Refer to revised and renumbered Attachment 3, CLIN X500.20 for a list of minimum requirements for the First Aid Kit. | |
| ACOTA Attachment 3, CLIN X500.84 states “IFAK, Somalia.” However, no Minimum Requirements are identified. | Would the Government please provide the list of minimum requirements for the IFAK, Somalia? | The IFAK, Somalia has been removed from Attachment 3 -- Equipment List | |
| ACOTA Attachment 3, CLIN X500.85 states “CLS Bag.” However, no Minimum Requirements are identified. | Would the Government please provide the list of minimum requirements for the CLS Bag? | The CLS Bag has been removed from Attachment 3 -- Equipment List | |
| ACOTA Attachment 6, Page 19, Paragraph C.1.2.10.3 states “The training supplies and moulage kit as listed in Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List.” However, the training supplies and moulage kit are not listed in Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List. | Would the Government please provide the minimum requirements for the moulage kit for this activity? | The moulage kit has been removed from Attachment 3 -- Equipment List | |
| ACOTA Attachment 6, Page 20, Paragraph C.1.2.11.3 states “Provide the necessary equipment and supplies for training, including a trauma bag for each host nation troop.” However, the trauma bag specifications are not listed in Attachment 3 – ACOTA Equipment List. | Would the Government please provide the minimum requirements for the trauma bag for this activity? | The trauma bag has been removed from Attachment 3 -- Equipment List | |
| 1. L.19.1 (bottom of page 113) “Candidates for contract personnel in H.7 and Attachment 7 – Labor Categories will not be evaluated at the IDIQ level. Resumes for contract personnel shall not be included in the technical proposal. Contractors shall propose contract personnel at the task order level. Additional labor categories not identified in H.7 may be negotiated at the task order level” |
2. L.19.1 (bottom of page 114) “The offeror shall not submit resumes for key personnel for the Sample Task Order.”
3. H8 (page 61) Key Personnel, paragraphs 1-3.
1. Is the offeror required to submit any resumes in response to this solicitation?
2. If yes, for which positions is the offeror required to submit?
3. If yes, in what section on the proposal would the Government like offerors to submit the resumes and will they be counted against any page limitations for that section?
| Refer to comment 60 | ||
| ref L.12, Subcontracting | Is the subcontracting value limit of 50% applied to the contract as a whole or to each task order individually. Some Task orders may be heavy in one particular skill area, favoring either the prime or a subcontractor. Managing the subcontracting limitation at the contract level may be advantageous to the government. | Although the FAR Limitations on Subcontracting clause, FAR 52.219-14, does not address IDIQs, task or delivery orders, the GAO has held that the subcontracting limitation FAR clause “applies to the contract as a whole and does not require that each delivery order placed under the contract satisfy the requirements of the clause.” |
| Ref : L.12, Subcontracting | Section 1651 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), P.L. 112-239 amended the criteria for complying with the 50% rule for set aside contracts. In addition to simplifying how the permissible amount of subcontract work is computed, the NDAA expanded permissible subcontracting opportunities for small businesses under set aside contracts. Will the government approve splitting of the minimum 50% SDVOSB workshare among two or more “similarly situated” small businesses as stated in the Defense Authorization Act of 2013? | The proposal shall be submitted in accordance with FAR 52.219-14, limitation on subcontracting |
| Ref L.18 and L.19.1. | Para L.18 specifies a 200 page Technical Volume limit, while L.19.1, Sub-Factor 1: Sample Task Order (d) specifies the response shall not exceed 60 pages. Please clarify the page limits for the Technical Volume. | Pursuant to L.18, there is a 200 page limit imposed on Volume I -- Technical Proposal. Pursuant to Technical Approach, Sub-Factor 1(d), the response for the Sample Task Order shall not exceed sixty (60) pages, and shall be submitted as part of an offeror's technical proposal. |
| Ref L.19.1, M.9.1 | Subfactor numbering in this section appears to be inconsistent, for example there are two each of subfactors 1,2,3. Should the subfactors be numbered sequentially, or are some second-tier subfactors, or do the factors apply to different volumes? | Pursuant to L.19.1, The Offeror’s Technical Approach proposal shall include the following three sub-factors: |
1. Sample task order;
2. Risk analysis plan;
3. Operational/Situational Competency The Offeror’s Management Approach proposal shall include the following three sub-factors:
1. Quality control plan;
2. Partnering/subcontracting;
3. Subcontracting plan (Large Business Contractors Only).
| Ref C.1.3 Activity 2, Construction, C.1.3.1 Site Assessments, and Pricing Table 7 | Construction is included as a significant component of the contract, but there are no construction related trades listed in Pricing Table 7. Para C.1.3.1 calls for specific and unique engineering skills to perform site assessments. Please clarify how construction efforts are to be priced and evaluated. | Specific construction requirements will be determined at the task order level. Pricing shall be proposed and evaluated at the task order level. |
| Ref C.1.4.2.1 CONUS Inventory Management | High value items are identified as those over $200.00. Many contracts have a much higher threshold value. Please confirm that $200.00 is the intended high value threshold. | Confirm. The threshold is $200 |
| Ref G.5 (b), Task Order Proposals | Given that past performance will be submitted and evaluated at the IDIQ level, please clarify why new past performance information will be required at the task order RFP. | DOS may require past performace at the task order level. |
| Ref H.8 Key Personnel, L.19.1 | Section H.8 states that “a partial basis for award of this contract is the list of Key personnel proposed.” Section L.19.1 states that “Resumes for contract personnel shall not be included in the technical proposal.” These statements appear to conflict. Please clarify where in the proposal Key Personnel resumes are to be submitted, and which position(s) listed in Pricing Table 7 are considered key | Refer to comment 60. H.8 - Key Personnel is a standard clause that will be included at the task order level, as applicable. |
| Ref Sample Task 2.2.3, 2.2.4 | All sample task courses have the same estimated start date. Is it required to run all classes simultaneously, or may classes be staggered to maximize effective use of instructors? | Refer to Appendix A in the revised Sample Task Order. UNIFIL and UNMISS training shall be conducted concurrently and sequentially in accordance with the tables in Appendix A. |
| Ref Sample Task 2.3.3, 2.3.4 | Class size for UNFIL is identified as 850 personnel. Class size for UNMISS is also identified as 850 personnel. Please clarify if two separate groups of 850 are being trained, or if a single group of 850 is being trained for both missions. | A UN standard infantry battalion is 850. For the purposes of the Sample Task Order, there is a requirement to train two (2) 150-person battalions for UNIFIL and UNMISS. Refer to Appendix A for training schedules. |
| Ref Sample Task 2.7.3 | The Latrine/Shower Minimum Specifications are explicit in the requirement for concrete walls. There are many other options for construction such as modular / steel buildings that may provide a more cost and schedule efficient solution. Please clarify why the requirement for concrete walls is included. Please clarify if alternate construction approaches will be considered. | Refer to comment 40 |
| Ref Sample Task 2.7 | The SOW states the contractor shall enhance/refurbish latrine/shower facilities in accordance with the stated specifications, but no information about the existing facilities is provided. Please clarify what elements of the existing facility need to be refurbished, or if an entire new-build is envisioned by the government as is implied by the concrete wall construction requirement. | Refer to comment 40 |
| Ref Sample Task 2.7 | No period of performance is identified for the latrine/shower refurbishment or tent pad construction. Please clarify what the intended period of performance is for these construction elements. | Refer to comment 40. Refer to 2.7.5 in the revised Sample Task Order. The tent pads shall be constructed prior to the commencement of training. |
| Ref H.9 (h) | The reference paragraph states Contractor personnel may not possess privately owned firearms. Will government firearms be issued to contractor personnel or will government security personnel be provided outside the host country training bases? | Government firearms will not be issued and government security personnel will not be provided. |
| Ref H.9 | The reference paragraph states that ACOTA task orders will be executed as part of a diplomatic or consular mission. Will contractor employees be authorized diplomatic passports for purposes of this contract? | Generally no, but diplomatic passports may be issued at the task order level based on an analysis of specific facts and conditions. |
| Ref Sample Task, 2.9.2, Attachment 6 | Please clarify if the Government will supply DOS-approved curriculum, class materials, and courseware for each of the courses listed in Attachment 6 and in the Sample Task. Will any tailoring of the curriculum, class materials, or courseware be required except for translation into French? | Training requirements including the curriculum shall be conducted in accordance with the applicable training references identified in Attachment 6. There is no-DOS approved curriculum. For the purposes of task orders issued under the IDIQ's, specific course materials and language requirements will be determined at the task order level. For the purposes of the Sample Task Order, training subtasks have been renumbered and revised. The offeror may tailor the curriculum, class materials and courseware at their discretion assuming it meets all stated requirements for each applicable training course in the Sample Task Order and Attachment 6. Refer to 3 in the revised Sample Task Order for language requirements. |
| Ref B.4 and Attachment 6 | Table B.4.c) shows X015 Translator as a 48-hour workweek OCONUS employee. B.4 (f) states that only people authorized to work in US shall be priced. B.4 (g) states prices for host country national persons are to be negotiated at the task order level. Attachment 6 appears to indicate that Translators are host country nationals. Please clarify who is to be priced as a translator in table B.4.c) and if there are any special requirements for these personnel. | Refer to RFP Sections L.19.3.2(22) and (25). |
| Ref H.4 (c) and (d) | The required limits for insurance seem unusual. Please confirm that the automobile liability insurance requirement is $2M per person and $2M per occurrence for bodily injury and $2.5M for property damage. Please confirm that aircraft public and passenger liability insurance requirements are only $200K for property damage and $200K x (number of seats) for passengers (e.g. $1M for a 5-seat aircraft). | See revised Section H.4 (c) and (d) revised to: (c) Automobile liability. The contracting officer shall require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims. |
(d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contracting officer shall require aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.
| Ref H.7.1 | Is there a requirement for personnel to deploy through CRC, Ft. Bliss, or a similar pre-deployment center? | Specific deployment requirements will be determined at the task order level. |
| RFP Sections B-M para L.19.2 page 118 | Requiring 3-6 Contract Profiles with such stringent criteria appears to disadvantage small business competitors. |
Question - Is it the government’s intent that the criteria described in (1) and (2) above be for the aggregate of all past performance Contract Profiles submitted?
| Refer to comment 3 and 18. | ||
| RFP Sections B-M para L.19.2 page 118 | Is the requirement to submit contract profiles where the company performing was a prime contractor on the referenced effort even if they are a subcontractor on this effort or is the requirement for the prime on the ACOTA solicitation to submit two contract profiles? | Refer to comment 19 |
| Sample Task Order 2.7.1 | SOW states “The Contractor shall perform refurbishment activities in accordance with the minimum specifications below while meeting all applicable building standards and meets the minimum construction and safety standards in the TCC” |
Since this is an existing facility requiring refurbishment will the USG provide the following:
1. Diagram, photos, drawings of existing facilities requiring refurbishment
2. Studies, reports, or site assessment of the PMTC facility and the required refurbishment.
3. Applicable building standards
4. Minimum applicable construction standards
5. Applicable Safety Standards
| 6. PMTC specific requirements | The Sample Task Order has been revised and renumbered. Refer to comment 38. Refer to revised Subtask 2.7 for PMTC tent pad requirement. Subtask 2.7 has been has been revised to remove any reference to refurbishment activities, diagrams, drawings, studies, reports, site assessments, applicable building standards, applicable construction standards | ||
| Sample Task Order 2.2.2 page 2 | C.1.2.2.2 states ‘Primary course instruction includes: CSOS, CPX, PSOSST, and CLS training modules. Upon completion the host nation cadre members will effectively plan, design and conduct at least two (2) of the training modules.’ Can the USG explain what 2 training modules are required? Are you calling for a specific training module from CSOS, CPX, PSOSST, or CLS training activity such as Integrated Operations and Field Maneuver from the CSOS training activity? | Refer to comment 61. The requirement for EMI training has been removed in its entirety. | |
| Sample Task Order C.1.2.2.3 TRAINING DETAILS | Is it the USG intent that ALL of these topics be included in the EMI or only used as a topic list for student prepared instruction? | See comment 61 and 113. | |
| Attachment 6 –Training Courses Training Courses Sample Task Order |
Training References 2.4
| Google searches do not provide a document (download or online) for all cited references. Many references are other than USG references. Can the USG provide an online reference library for all references cited? | Refer to the UN Peacekeeping Batallion Manual on the UN Website |
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