BPA_Questions.pdf

SP0600-24-R-0500

Ques�ons & Answers

Ques�on 1: I just wanted to ask if there is an incumbent contract or contractor associated to the requirement. If any, please provide the contractor's name and contract number.

Answer: There is no incumbent for this requirement.

Ques�on 2: Do you have an es�mated volume/frequency of samples, either overall or per loca�on?

Answer: DLA is pursuing a Blanket Purchase Agreement in order to establish prices, terms and condi�ons with vendors. There are no guarantees of minimum work to be ordered nor is there a maximum order quan�ty. Situa�ons are all different and vary as mission needs dictate. Historically, for the Con�nental U.S., loca�ons average between 1 to 3 composite samples per event, with possible individual re-tests as needed should a test(s) result(s) fail to meet the standard/acceptable range. For a par�cular loca�on, an order may be never issued, issued only once in a performance period, or possibly issued more than once.

Ques�on 3: I would just like to know if the availability of 24/7 is an absolute requirement for the bid?

Our lab is open Monday-Friday 6am-11pm except on Federal holidays. We do have the op�on to open on weekend or holidays for emergencies with advanced no�ce. Would we s�ll qualify to bid?

Answer: Yes. The proposal would need to outline how DLA could coordinate with the laboratory for tes�ng to include off-hours.

Ques�on 4: May you please confirm that companies can offer on just select loca�on(s) and do not need to offer on all? That being the case, we want to offer on specific loca�ons where we have the capability.

May you confirm that access to DIBBs and WAWF will be required? I have both SAM and DIBBs but not yet WAWF as we have not offered on any solicita�on as of now.

Answer: Yes, you may submit on only the loca�ons that you have capability to support. WAWF will be required but can be finalized at a point when a company has entered the BPA with DLA Energy.

Ques�on 5: Will the need to be submited via DIBBs?

Answer: If you mean, “Will the proposal need to be submited via DIBBS,” then the answer is no.

All interested firms should submit proposals to DLA Energy directly by email per instruc�ons in ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (b), Submission of offers of the solicita�on. Once the BPA is awarded, all orders, service requests, etc. may post to DIBBS via EBS.

Ques�on 6: Regarding Atachment 3, Price Sheet: Our site is within the required distance from and

. I suppose I need to enter the prices under both loca�ons, correct?

Answer: Yes, please enter for both loca�ons.

Ques�on 7: Is it possible to approximate the maximum number of samples that would be received for tes�ng at one single �me? If that ques�on was answered in any of the documents, could you please point out that document/sec�on for me?

Answer: As stated in Ques�on 2, requirements can vary as mission needs dictate. There is no guaranteed minimum or maximum number of samples. Regarding minimum orders, historically, for CONUS loca�ons the average has been 1 to 3 composite samples per event. Possible individual re-tests occur as needed should a test(s) result(s) fail to meet the standard/acceptable range.

Ques�on 8: I have knowledge of the North Carolina (NC) area and know that tes�ng for FAME within the state is not possible. I do not believe Biofuels are transported within the state therefore making tes�ng for FAME not necessary. We will ask for a devia�on from the requirement for FAME tes�ng.

Answer: Per M-0001-M72 EVALUATION OF OFFERS (EXCEPTIONS/DEVIATIONS) (DLA ENERGY APR 1997), a firm may request excep�ons to specific terms, such as this. However, any excep�ons/devia�ons to the terms and condi�ons of the solicita�on will result in the Government's determina�on. A firm may submit excep�ons with their proposal, which will be reviewed and evaluated a�er review of the full proposal.

Ques�on 9: Per the RFP, Pg 39, "(m) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall--," May you please explain this requirement? It says, “Shall.” The only subcontractor we use that would be related to the SOW is for IT.

We are a small business, we do not have an IT department, we use a contractor, same one since we opened the company in 1999. I do not really understand what the requirement is.

Answer: Without knowing the nature of the work performed by a subcontractor, the Government is unable to provide a determina�on on the applicability of 252.204-7012

SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (JAN

2023). This sec�on pertains to a subcontractor providing opera�onal cri�cal support or access to covered defense informa�on. If you believe a subcontractor may do this, please indicate so.

Ques�on 10: Per the RFP, Pg 43, clause 252.204-7019, paragraph (b) Requirement, in order to be considered for award, if the Offeror is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the Offeror shall have a current assessment…”. Where do I find, or how do I know if I am required to implement NIST SP-800- 171?

Answer: NIST SP-800-171 is a requirement. Details for assessments are provided at htps://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/docs/safeguarding/NIST-SP-800-171-Assessment- Methodology-Version-1.2.1-6.24.2020.pdf. However, per M-0001-M72 EVALUATION OF OFFERS (EXCEPTIONS/DEVIATIONS) (DLA ENERGY APR 1997) a firm may request excep�ons to specific terms. Please see ques�on 8 response.

Ques�on 11: Per the RFP, Pg 84, Paragraph e. “Acknowledgement of Solicita�on Amendments: What is

SF-30?

Answer: An SF-30 is a form used to amend solicita�ons for nego�ated contracts. Amendments made to the solicita�on will be posted on SAM.gov. Block 15 is to be signed by offerors and submited/incorporated with their proposals.

Ques�on 12: The RFP, Pg 87, Clause L-0002- L-82 WAGE DETERMINATION, Atachment 6, includes only the states listed in the SOW. We're located in . Does that mater or change anything for the purpose of this RFP? Do I need to provide any wage informa�on with the proposal?

Answer: The applicable wage determina�on would be based on the loca�ons of the offeror’s proposed laboratories. Offerors do not need to submit wage informa�on with the proposal.

Ques�on 13: Would you kindly confirm the date and �me offers are required to be submited? I know the synopsis said on or about 22 February, but I don’t see it in the RFP.

Answer: Amendment 0001 issued on 21 FEB 2024 extended the closing date of the solicita�on from 22 FEB 2024 to 26 FEB 2024 at 3:00 P.M. Fort Belvoir, VA �me.

Ques�on 14: Is there a requirement to be compliant with the NIST SP 800-171 standard and have an assessment score established? I don't think most of it is applicable as there is no CUI informa�on being transmited or received with the scope of work. It's been difficult ge�ng some straight-forward clear informa�on on this and how soon these requirements will be mandatory, when they are really applicable, etc.

Answer: Please see ques�on 8 answer 8.