LMIS RFP Questions and Responses.xlsx

LMIS RFP Questions & Responses

2 Will the Government clarify if the Project Manager(s) (PM) referenced in the PWS for the IDIQ (Attachment 1) is intended to be the same Project Manager listed under Cybersecurity Key Personnel under 3.6.1.4.1 in Attachment 33 AMHE SOW? Attch. 1 - pg. 10 N/A Each individual delivery order released from the LMIS base contract should have an assigned Project Manager. Additionally, the Contractor may designate additional PMs for individual DOs if the nature, complexity, and LOE of the DOs warrants a dedicated PM. The specific requirements for the PM will be listed in each specific delivery order to be released off of the LMIS base contract. In regards to Attachment 33 AMHE SOW, yes 3.6.1.4.1 provides minimum qualifications for the Project Manager required specific to that requirement.

3 How does the Government envision a maintenance plan for equipment after the implementation is complete (e.g. hardware and software maintenance)? N/A N/A Internal DDSP maintenance will maintain equipment and hardware minus any warranty claims. The contractor will be responsible for the maintenance of the software for the duration of the contract (IE: O&S requirement under CLIN 0032 - WES / WCS O&S). Upon contract completion, software maintenance is anticipated to be re-competed future sustainment efforts.

4 The Government instructs that “The Offeror will submit the information in separate, tabbed sections (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) and (6) as outlined below.” Is the Government requesting that Offerors include actual built-in tabs within their Microsoft Word document, or does the term “tabs” refer to differentiating sections clearly marked within the document by headings and labels? 57 Factor 1: Performance Confidence Assessment The term "tabs" refers to differentiation of sections clearly marked within the document by headings and labels.

5 Will the Government consider allowing tables and graphics to be 8pt. font? 56 General Instructions and Proposal Preparation Requirements (5-c) Yes.

6 For Tab 1 of Attachment 31 for CLIN 0001, will the Government please confirm that the $105M “plug” number that is provided is not to be altered by the Offeror? Attch. 31 Tab 1 Yes, the $105,000,000.00 "plug" number provided should be filled in for CLIN 0001, and should not be altered.

7 Will the Government please confirm if the Offeror is to populate the CLIN 0002 Total column (column F) on Tab 1 with the $15M total? Attch. 31 Tab 1 Yes, the $15,000,000.00 "plug" number provided should be filled in for CLIN 0002, and should not be altered.

8 Is the Offeror to price only what is shown in Tab 3, or is the Offeror to present a complete equipment list based upon the Offeror’s proposed solution? Attch. 31 Tab 3 The offeror should present a complete equipment list based upon the Offeror's proposed solution.

9 For the Sample Task Order (T/O) where do Offerors price the non-material items such as Design Engineering Installation, Project Management, Testing, Freight, etc.? N/A N/A This needs to be included as milestones under the CLINs.

10 For the summary table (RFP) do we take Tab 3 total cost and add the cost of the non-material items such as Design Engineering Installation, Project Management, Testing, Freight, etc., to present our total proposed price? 66 Sample Delivery Order Price Proposal (2) Non-material items shall be captured within each CLIN.

11 The maximum value of the supplies/services for Pool 2 is $150,000,000.00 as referenced in the RFP. However, Tab 1 of Attachment 31 totals $120,000,000. Will the Government please explain the difference between the two totals? 3 SF 1449 Continuation (11) $150,000,000.00 is the maximum value of the supplies/services for Pool 2. The plug number for CLIN 0001 is $105,000,000.00 and the plug number for CLIN 0002 is $15,000,00.00.

12 Attachment 32 references attachment 19 which does not exist and was not released. Will the Government please clarify? Attch. 32 - pg. 1 CLIN 0002 Attachment 32 reference to attachment 19 is a administrative error. Attachment 32 has been revised to reference attachment 31 in lieu of attachment 19. The revised attachment 32 tab 2 is being provided with the amendment.

13 Would the Government consider lowering the threshold for Pool 1 Past Performance to a $8M of executed work against a past and/or current contract by the time of award? 38 Factor 1: Performance Confidence Assessment The past performance value is based on the magnitude of the LMIS contract, and therefore, will not be changed. The threshold does not preclude offerors from proposing against this pool. Magnitude is only one portion of the past performance relevancy determination.

14 Would the Government consider a Master’s of Science (MS) in Logistics Management from a nationally accredited college or university and/or Supply Chain Leadership and Management certifications from a nationally accredited college or university as acceptable alternatives to a PMP? Attch. 33 - pg. 67 3.6.1.4.1. Project Manager Based on the DoD Cyber Security requirements a PMP certification or equivalent is required. Based on the information provided by the interested party the Masters and Certification offered would be insufficient substitutions for a PMP certification

15 How will the Government ensure Offerors have the correct request code for submission uploads onto the DoD SAFE site? 35 Proposal Submission Instructions (1) It is the Offerors responsibility to access the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website prior to the submission deadline to ensure they have no issues that prevent them from submitting the documents.

16 Will the Government please clarify how Offerors should send a copy of the passphrase to the recipients (Jason Taylor and Karen Ghani) for the DoD SAFE drop-off? 35 Proposal Submission Instructions (1) Offerors will include the name and email address of the recipient on the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) website. Once you submit the document through the website, it will generate an email to the recipients which will contain the link for the site and the password to access the documents.

17 Will Offerors be able to conduct a test upload onto the DoD SAFE site to ensure the system is working as expected? 35 Proposal Submission Instructions (1) Yes.

18 May a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree (as identified in the Minimum Education paragraph) AND four (4) additional years of relevant experience beyond the minimum experience requirement (IE: a total of a minimum of nine (9) years of relevant program and/or project management experience or greater) be substituted for the PMP Certification or other equivalent nationally recognized program management certification? Attachment 33 - AMHE SOW p3-57 (68/131) 3.6.1.4.1 Project Manager No – Experience is not alternative to the minimum certification requirement in 3.6.1.4.1

19 Will the pictures of the AWOS3 system requested by the site walk attendees be publicly posted? Pre-proposal conference n/a The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 January 2020 provides instructions for requesting the Photos of the EDC equipment and facilities that were taken at the LMIS Pre-Proposal Conference through the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE).

20 Please clarify the CLINS on which the WES / WCS costs, hardware and software should be included. Attachment 9 Page 4-1 Section 4 second paragraph WES / WCS costs should be incorporated into the offeror's proposal under the following CLINS:

0019 - WES / WCS Licensing Fee 0029 - WES / WCS System Integration & Configuration (including all subCLINs) 0030 - WES / WCS System Testing (including all subCLINs) 0031 - WES / WCS SSE & Cybersecurity (including all subCLINs) 0032 - WES / WCS O&S (including all subCLINs)

21 Please clarify where the Data/Communications Requirements may be found, because Section 6 is left intentionally blank. Attachment 9 Section 6 Section 6 Attachment 9 EDC Modernization Technical Specifications the attachment is located on the DoD Safe Site. Please follow instructions in Amendment 0001 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 25 November 2019 for requesting access to the document. Pool # 1: The Data / Communication requirements may be found within Part 6 of the Pool # 1 SOW.

Pool # 2: There are no specific data / communication requirements required to be defined / described since the requirement is a sample TO. However, there is a general description of the existing Government system communications within section 1 of the Pool # 2 SOW.

22 Please clarify whether the cost of background checks is to be paid for by the Buyer or the Seller. Basic IDIQ PWS Page 13-15 The Government will initiate the backgrounds checks and background checks that are requirements of this contract will paid for by the Government.

23 How does the 268% surge factor apply to the rates provided in the pragmatic flow chart document? Attachment 9 section 1.1 The surge factor is included in the rates shown on pragmatic flow chart document

24 Do the rates shown have this surge included? Attachment 9 section 1.1 The surge factor is included in the rates shown on pragmatic flow chart document

25 Can DLA please elaborate on how waving and batching works for picking orders? Is there one big wave per day, or multiple? Attachment 9 section 1.3 There are multiple waves per day. A four hour window for each wave / batch was analyzed to estimate the consolidation opportunity.

Ultimately, DLA requires wave functionality per Part 4 WES / WCS. Supports ‘Wave’, ‘Waveless’ and ‘Hybrid’ mode order processing options. Also note, orders are released by Priority today due to the limitations of the existing system and automation.

26 A materials to be handled chart will be needed by zone. Attachment 9 section 1.3 Section 3.31 defines the materials to be handled.

The charts identify sizes and weights destined for AWOS and CFS.

The Figures show the from / to flows for all AWOS and CFS flows by highlighting the conveyor for each flow. The drawings folder titled "Detailed - Operational Descriptions" includes the raw files the figures pictures were taken from.

27 Do conveyable and non-conveyable items for the same receipt need to be consolidated for receiving? Attachment 9 section 3.3 Conveyable and non-conveyable items will not be consolidated for receiving

28 Why are totes required for mission product? Attachment 9 section 3.3.1 Per Section 3.4, a buffer is required due to the imbalance between unloading and receipt processing. Both the CCP and Mission receipts include a wide range of carton sizes, as well as, envelopes. The totes eliminate the need to re-label the product so it can be scanned at the various decision points between unloading and receiving.

29 Please give us a more in-depth explanation of the stow process taking place at the pick station Attachment 9 section 3.9 Current Non-Automated Process at a high level:

• Accept material for the stow process.

• Remove paperwork from material.

• Identify any stock discrepancies before taking material to the stow location

• If no stock discrepancies, physically take the material to the location.

• Verify location and review for any location discrepancies

• Consolidate material in location to optimize the space

• If no location discrepancy, physically place material in assigned location.

• Go to Q17J (RECORD PUTAWAY RESULTS) screen to perform stow process.

• Scan/input the PCN from the putaway label

• DSS will display a populated Q17J (RECORD PUTAWAY RESULTS) screen with requested information displayed.

• Verify that the information on the screen matches the Putaway label.

• Enter the Quantity in the “Quantity Stowed” field.

• Q17J (RECORD PUTAWAY RESULTS) screen will display with a message: “VERIFY QUANTITY PLEASE RE-ENTER.”

• Re-enter quantity in the “QUANTITY STOWED” field.

• DSS will display a refreshed Q17J (RECORD PUTAWAY RESULTS) screen with the message “UPDATE COMPLETE.”

• Other: If UII materiel is being stowed, input UII data in UII field until all are recorded, then type “Y” in “FINISHED” field and press ENTER. If Loose Issue label is required, retrieve label from printer and place label on materiel/location.

Estimated productivity rate assumed only the travel step was removed. During the blue printing phase, alignment from various DLA departments will be required to remove any system steps.

30 Will there be additional days to tour site for more details LMIS Pre-Proposal Conference Agenda Doc 12-Dec-19 The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 January 2020 authorizes additional site visits of the EDC. The amendment provides instructions for requesting an additional site visit of the EDC.

31 Will the response deadline be extended? Request 4 weeks. RFP SP3300-20-5002 Page 35 Section #1 The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 January 2020 extends the due date and time for proposal submission to 2:00 pm eastern local time on 28 February 2020.

32 To complete estimates and validate what our team observed during our initial site visit, we request permission for an additional offeror site visit to complete our estimate prepare our proposal. N/A N/A The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 January 2020 authorizes additional site visits of the EDC. The amendment provides instructions for requesting an additional site visit of the EDC.

33 NAICS 333922 is specified. Is this because the government wants conveyor manufacturers to prime these pools, or is the government open to integrators who fall into other NAICS codes? Solicitation, Page 3 SF 1449 Continuation of Supplies and Services, Ref #2 The regulations require us to pick a primary NAICs code that encompasses the largest amount of the requirements in terms of dollars. This does not preclude any vendor from being a prime, nor does it indicate a preference for a conveyor vendor as a prime.

34 Contractor Team Agreements (CTAs) have historically provided DLA a good way to obtain best value when soliciting complex jobs with multiple solution provides working together. Is the government open to CTAs on this program? N/A N/A Yes.

35 The government states "The Government recommends submission of a minimum total of three (3) contracts encompassing the prime Offeror and/or any major subcontractors." Given there is no page count limit, is three (3) contracts also the maximum number of past performances, or should offerors assume there is no limit to the number of past performances allowable for this proposal? Solicitation, Pages 39 and 57 Ref Evaluation Factors, Volume I: Past Performance, Factor 1: Performance Confidence Assessment There is no limit to the number of past performance submissions for this proposal.

36 Government states "Legible tables, charts, graphs and figures must be used wherever practical to depict organizations, systems and layout, implementation schedules, plans, etc. These displays must not exceed 11 x 17 inches in size." Is it accurate to state that fonts other than Times Roman 10-point font may be used in graphics (e.g., CAD drawings, graphs) if legible? Solicitation, Page 28 General Instructions and Proposal Preparation Requirements, , Ref 5.b. Yes, all print needs to be legible.

37 What is voltage on Power feed A & B in substation #5? SOW P 3-88 3.1.7 480v 3-phase

38 What is the voltage on Substation #2? SOW P 3-88 480v 3-phase

39 What is the Current available AMPs on both substations? (probably will not need to ask this question as they have a contingency to supply from substation B) SOW P 3-88 Snapshot of both Substations (2 and 5) today with historical data: Each substation is comprised of two individual unit substations (“A” side and “B side). “A” side is backed up by the standby generator and the “B” side is normal power only. All amperage readings are at approximately 480 Volts. Sub 2A – 125-200 amps each phase; Sub 2B – 90-100 amps each phase; Sub 5A – 125-200 amps each phase; Sub 5B – 250-300 amps each phase. Each unit substation has a 2000 amp bus with a 2000AF/2000AT circuit breaker.

40 What is preferred Voltage for system? SOW P -96 480v 3-phase 480V 3 Phase for power feeds and non-MDR conveyors, 24Volt or 48Volt for MDR conveyors

41 Will all Ethernet connections need to be direct connected to panel I.E. no plug in ports on exterior of Panel(s). SOW P 3-99 Yes. As part of the OT cybersecurity requirements, security is required over the ports to prevent unauthorized device plug ins. This includes physical security of the ports.

42 Will the Conveyor being replaced need a new conduit run and wire run or will we be required to use existing conduit and wire as much as possible? SOW P 3-99 Use what is available if possible and install new where needed.

Where existing conveyors and equipment are reutilized, existing wire and conduit may be utilized if they meet the final design requirements. New power distribution panels will be required to feed new equipment control panels.

43 Will unused Ethernet Ports need to be blocked off if inside panel such as PanelView 15 secondary ethernet port? SOW P 3-99 No. Blocked / blanked off of ports are not required as long as there is a means of securing the ethernet port (IE: a lockable physical enclosure / cabinet / Intermediate Distribution Frame (IDF) where the port is housed and which can be locked to prevent unauthorized plugin access.

44 For Security will all panel doors require Key’s to access or main door with security bar? SOW P 3-99 3.7.1.7 Interlock system required per NFPA 70E; reference document for description required

45 When removing existing conveyor will there be any wireway or conduit runs that need to be removed/relocated? SOW P 3-0 Yes. Some conveyance is used to suspend conduit and wireways.

46 Will contractor be able to cut or modify conduit or conveyor being moved? i.e. conveyor leg frame or conveyor bed. SOW P 3-85 Yes.

47 For conduit/wireway run will the run be primarily overhead, alongside, or underneath conveyor? SOW P 3-85 No preference. Keep maintenance friendly.

48 During the Pre Bid conference meeting, there were pictures taken during the tour through the new AWOS system at New Cumberland PA. We would like to see all the photos please. Pre Bid Conf Pre-Bid Conf The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 January 2020 provides instructions for requesting the Photos of the EDC equipment and facilities that were taken at the LMIS Pre-Proposal Conference through the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE).

49 Are all certifications required before proposal submission? RFP P 74 Sub B No, expect after award and before project kick-off meeting.

50 Can we arrange for another site visit to do additional measurements as necessary? General The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 January 2020 authorizes additional site visits of the EDC. The amendment provides instructions for requesting an additional site visit of the EDC.

51 What are the load requirements (V/A) for the existing equipment to be re-used?: - AWOS2 Cube‐Scan‐Weigh Subsystem - Tote transport Incline and decline belt conveyors - Ceiling hung tote transport roller conveyor - 24 Volt conveyors from center divert of 3:1 to AWOS2 (conveyor # EA2‐001 thru EA2-005 SOW P 3-2 Para 2 Pool 2:

All conveyor systems are to designed to transport 40 pound packages and filled totes.

Existing conveyor equipment considered for re-use are driven by 480 Volt, 2 phase motors.

AWOS 2: Cube-Scan-Weigh system will be decommissioned for use by the government. The contractor should not reuse this conveyor in part of their solution.

24 Volt conveyor: 3.1.1.1.12. Disposition of Disassembled Items:

The items are for reuse by the government. The contractor should not reuse this conveyor in part of their solution.

52 There seems to be no demolition line item expect under the pool 1 work-even though demolition is an essential element of the AWOS3 new installation and must therefore be tightly coordinated. Please confirm if demolition is a part of the pool 2 work and what line item it goes in for the price breakdown. Attachment 7 & Attachment 31 Enterprise Facility Modernization Pool:

Demolition for Pool 1 shall be included in within each of the associated Pool 1 CLIN statements of work.

Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2):

Demolition is part of Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2). See 3.1.1 Decommission Existing Pre-sort & AWOS2 (Pg 3-0 thru 3-2 SOW). Demolition for Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2) shall be included within each of the associated Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2) CLINs statements of work.

53 AWS D1.1 is part of the spec. Does that mean welding has to be done by an AWS certified welder? Will welding inspection be necessary for incidental work since there are no welded, structural installations involved? SOW P 2-7 Last line Certified welder not required. Internal quality controls by vendor.

54 The current operations must have a regular process for disposal of gear and other oils. Can the installer utilize this process for oil in demo’d gearboxes? SOW P 3-110 3.13.11.5 Contractors will provide appropriate containment drums for disposal. Contractors will need to coordinate disposal.

55 Is there are preferred tote dumper or tri-wall orienter to incorporate? Or and example of either even if there is no preference? SOW P 3-18 3.1.3.12 & 3.2.5 Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2):

No preferred tote dumper or tri-wall orienter

56 Approximately how long will the daily check-in and check-out process take from work area to entry/exit gate? SOW P 3-53 Once initial badging is completed, workers will have access to facility without significant delays. Contractors will not have access to the entire EDC facility, they will be limited to areas of work requirements.

57 Are drawings available that will show whether cable tray or conduits may be shared by systems to remain (AWOS1, for example) and systems to be demo’d (AWOS2, for example), as this affects the required electrical demo of wiring, trays, and conduit SOW P 3-1 Para 1 Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2):

As built drawings available for most.

58 During the presentations at the conference, it was noted that multiple contracts would be awarded for each Pool 1 and Pool 2. Per RFP SP3300-20-R-5002, page 3 of 108, paragraph 4, states “The entire EDC Modernization effort outlined in the solicitation and any subsequent changes and modifications will be awarded to one offeror without further competition.” Please clarify if the entire EDC Modernization project is planned to be awarded to (1) offeror or multiple, but only subsequent changes and modifications will be awarded to the previously awarded offeror’s? If the EDC Modernization is being awarded as one sole contract, please specify what CLIN’s will be packaged together. 3 4 Multiple awardees will be awarded under Pool 1. The EDC Modernization deliver order and modifications to that delivery order will be awarded to only one of the awardees under Pool 1. Attachment 7 tab 3 depicts all of the EDC Modernization CLINs.

59 Please clarify for Pool 2 if all work and materials under this contract will be delivered and installed at DLA Distribution Susquehanna PA, located in New Cumberland, PA. If work associated with Pool 2 is to be performed at any location and materials are to be delivered anywhere, please provide allowances or cost adjustments from standard location being DLA Distribution Susquehanna PA, located in New Cumberland, PA as these costs can fluctuate based on location and time. 66 4 Work under Pool 2 is not limited to only DLA Distribution Susquehanna, PA. Task Orders under Pool 2 can be issued for any of the DLA Distribution locations. Awardees under Pool 2 will be given the opportunity to submit a proposal for each individual task order.

60 Please provide copies of all questions and answers from the Pre-Proposal Conference. n/a n/a The Amendment 0002 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 23 December 2019 provides the LMIS Pre-Proposal Conference questions from industry and Government responses.

61 Please provide access to all photos taken from the tours to assist in preparing our proposals. n/a n/a The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 7 January 2020 provides instructions for requesting the Photos of the EDC equipment and facilities that were taken at the LMIS Pre-Proposal Conference through the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE).

62 Please clarify as paragraph 5 on page 3-8, states that tote storage of 4,320 storage positions, and the system is designed to accommodate an additional 3,000 position expansion if needed in the future, yet on page 3-9 it shows the expansion only having 2,880 buffer positions, please clarify. Eastern Distribution Center (EDC) Modernization Tack Order Functional & Technical Specification – Page 3-8 5 The text on page 3-8 indicates 3,000 positions. It should indicate 2,880 future positions as shown on page 3-9. Future Buffer positions are not included within this SOW. The EDC technical specifications are in the process of being updated with the correction referenced and will be posted with a future amendment.

63 Please clarify what the statement of “Two additional shuttles are required for maintenance transition and training purposes” is this referencing the expansion, or another shuttle location not identified. Eastern Distribution Center (EDC) Modernization Tack Order Functional & Technical Specification – Page 3-8 6 The intent was to purchase 32 shuttles in total (30 + 2 additional) to ensure there are readily swappable shuttles to have 30 shuttles always active in the system.

64 The parcel tote buffer capacity is based on one day of peak parcel receipts at 3,964 parcel, plus an additional 356 positions for working space, bin replenishment staging, multi’s retention, potential work carry-over from the previous day, and utilization of double deep positions. Please clarify if all alternates must have 4,320 storage locations or must meet peak of 3,964 storage locations? Eastern Distribution Center (EDC) Modernization Tack Order Functional & Technical Specification – Page 3-8 5 All alternatives should have at least 4,320 storage locations

65 Can a proposal and/or alternate option proposed in pool 1 be utilized as an option in pool 2 if there is no specific CLIN for the option but the DLA determines a need for specific/alternate equipment proposed? n/a n/a Not for this vendor pool selection. Enterprise Facility Modernization Pool (Pool 1 ) first Task Order is defined work by system and will not cross-reference to the Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2) AWOS sample task order.

66 How many awardees will be chosen for each Pool 1 and Pool 2? More than one award will be made for each Pool. For Pool 1 it is estimated that awards will be made to at least two vendors, and Pool 2 it is estimated that awards will be made to at least three vendors.

67 When specific projects are determined for each Pool, will the awardees for each pool need to submit bids and compete against one another? If so, how will the solicitation process and bid process be different than previous DLA projects? When specific projects are determined for each pool, awardees of the pool will be given a chance to submit a proposal for that task order. The task orders will be evaluated based on tradeoff or lowest price technically acceptable based on the requirement of the task order. The solicitation process will be streamlined under the pools.

68 What are the possible types and scope of conveyor, material handling, automation, and storage projects for Pool 1? Per RFP and not limited to for other task orders: Conveyor and Control Systems, Parcel Unloading Systems, Receiving Tote Buffer System, Parcel Receiving and Decant Stations, Automated GTP Storage & Picking Systems, Centralized Packout Stations, Empty Tote Management System, Consolidated Freight Sortation System, Automated Shipping Dock Staging System, Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVs), Total Facility Warehouse Execution Control System (WES/WCS), Integration and Control of Existing Materials Handling Subsystems, Demolition and Removal of Existing Conveyor, Storage Systems, and Towline Transport Systems and Integrate / interface new WES with legacy DSS

69 What are the possible types and scope of conveyor, material handling, automation, and storage projects for Pool 2? Same as Enterprise Facility Modernization Pool (Pool 1) RFP systems except Pool 2 systems are on an individual basis: Conveyor and Control Systems, Parcel Unloading Systems, Receiving Tote Buffer System, Parcel Receiving and Decant Stations, Automated GTP Storage & Picking Systems, Centralized Packout Stations, Empty Tote Management System, Consolidated Freight Sortation System, Automated Shipping Dock Staging System, Automated Guided Vehicle System (AGVs), Total Facility Warehouse Execution Control System (WES/WCS), Integration and Control of Existing Materials Handling Subsystems, Demolition and Removal of Existing Conveyor, Storage Systems, and Towline Transport Systems, Integrate / interface new WES with legacy DSS, VLMs, storage aid design and installation, DAWS and AWOS integration and any other process improvement equipment

70 Are awardees obligated to perform any projects announced under Pool 2 or is it possible to decline? There is not requirement for Awardees to bid on all task orders issued under Pool 2. However, the expectation is that awardees will submit a proposal for each task order and if not they should provide a valid reason as to why they are not quoting a task order.

71 Will DLA consider an approach where the existing building supported racking is removed and replaced? 5.2-2 Att. 5, 5.2.1.1.3 Yes. The costs associated with this approach should be included in the appropriate equipment CLINs. Impacts to the schedule should be quantified.

72 What is the percentage of product under 9”x9”? product under 9”x6”? product under 6”x6”? Will DLA consider alternate means to handle products that are smaller than 6” x 6”? 3-381 Att. 5, 3.31.1.2 Yes. The DLA will consider alternate means to handle shipping containers smaller than 6" x 6" (length x width)

3.31.1.2 Identifies CFS (CCP) package sizes with a minimum length of 6" and a minimum width of 2". CFS packages will be processed through Centralized Packout Stations where a minimum shipping package size of 7" x 10" will be utilized to facilitate MIL STD 1348 label application. CFS package form factors include cartons, manufacturing inner-pack boxes, and Jiffy Pack type envelopes. Heavy items create nonevenly distributed loading and sagging in envelopes during transport. Package form factors are not suitable for typical roller conveyor transport. Transport in totes and trays are being eliminated to facilitate a steam-lined distribution system.

73 Can DLA identify and provide contact information for the vendor that originally supplied the DB high bay racking? Multiple Att. 9 UNARCO Material Handling, Inc is the original manufacturer of the DB racking. Website for contact information is www.unarcorack.com. Contact information from the late 80s is unavailable. Drawings for the uprights that support the roof and the additional retrofit bracing drawings may be available upon request.

74 The RFP has both the Buy American Act clause (252.225-7001) and the Trade Agreements Act clause (252.225-7021). Since these clauses are mutually exclusive and depend on the value of the contract, which one should be in the contract? in addition, since there are construction clauses included in the contract, should either the BAA or TAA construction clauses be applicable instead of the supply versions? 6 These clauses were both included because they may apply depending on the value of the different task orders.

75 This is being conducted as a Part 12 commercial item solicitation, yet DFARS 252.215-7010 is included, which requires submittal of certified cost or pricing data unless an exception is granted. Should this clause be in the solicitation? If so, when and how would certified data be required? 28 DFARs 252.215-7010 was included if additional information was need from offerors to determine the prices fair and reasonable. It has not been determined what information or if this information is needed.

76 This paragraph states “The Contractor will not employ any person who is not a citizen or legal resident alien of the United States….” This is literally impossible for a multinational corporation. Please clarify exactly whether and how any aspect of this contract would be limited to US citizens. Attachment 1, p. 11, para. 2.4.2.B Language has been updated in the BASE PWS to state the following, "The contractor will only employ persons who have lawful status to work on any task order. All personnel employed shall have favorable adjudication on all requisite security checks as set forth in paragraph 2.5.1 Personnel Clearance of the PWS, and shall comply with all requirements for foreign visits to the United States, DoD Installations, and Activities in accordance with the DLA Foreign Visit Program.

77 We request a six-week extension to the proposal due date. This will allow time to reduce the perceived risk on the project and increase sub-tier supply chain competition, which will ultimately provide a better value for DLA. In addition, given the large quantity of documents and limited time since the site visit, we request a four-week extension for submittal of questions. Finally, we request that DLA offer registered interested parties a chance to revisit the EDC for a site survey to clarify scope to reduce project risk. 4 The Amendment 0003 posted to beta.SAM.gov on 8 January 2020 extends the due date and time for proposal submission to 2:00 pm eastern local time on 28 February 2020.

78 “The Offeror/major subcontractor will complete Part I of Attachment 2, Past Performance Questionnaire prior to submitting the questionnaire to its previous customer(s).” However, there is no information to fill out for Part I of Attachment 2. Is there any specific information the Government is looking for that the Offeror/Major Subcontractor should include in Part I? RFP - pg. 58 Paragraph 3 The information in Part I of Attachment 2 has already been filled out for the Offeror/major subcontractor. Additionally, the email address in Part I of Attachment 2 has been corrected to read Jason.1.Taylor@dla.mil in lieu of Jaosn.1.Taylor@dla.mil. A revised Attachment 2 is being provided with the amendment.

79 If the Offeror/Major Subcontractor will be submitting responses to both Pool 1 and Pool 2, are two different Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) to be submitted if they are the same exact customer and contract, or will one PPQ suffice for both Pools? N/A N/A Two different Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQs) will need to be submitted for each Pool.

80 Could you please provide the AutoCad drawings for the Pool 2 PDFs? N/A N/A The Attachment 34 - AMHE Drawings are being provided as AutoCAD drawings. To obtain copies of the AutoCAD drawings please follow the instructions in the Amendment for requesting the Attachments through the Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE).

81 Are all columns 48’ apart? Attachment 33 - AMHE SOW p3-42 (53/131) 3.2.6.8 Columns are 48' apart throughout EDC EXCEPT along the parameter at Receiving and Outloading (areas where dock doors exist). Receiving columns are 72' center to center between dock door and interior column and Outloading Columns are 60' center to center between dock door and interior column. Additionally, the columns along the high rise walls are 24' apart.

82 Qa: What are these OT solutions, systems, subsystems, etc? Will these solutions be provided by or influenced by Pool 1 solutions? Qb: Will the cybersecurity requirements be better identified and defined post award of Pool 1 and identification of the OT solution(s), system(s), subsystem(s), equipment, and component(s) to allow the contractor to determine the assets necessary to meet the cybersecurity requirements ? Attachment 33 - AMHE SOW, p3-52 (63/131) Section 3.6 TECHNOLOGY (OT) CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS Qa: Offerors must review the OT cybersecurity requirements carefully. Contained within section 3.6 of the Pool 2 SOW if a full description of "what" Operational Technology (OT) is. In this specific example, the Pool 2 SOW has a requirement for the offeror to purchase and install a Automated Weight and Offering System (AWOS), which falls within the referenced definition of OT. As such, all of the OT cybersecurity requirements described within section 3.6 of the Pool 2 SOW would apply to the offeror's proposed AWOS in its entirety.

Qb: All of the applicable OT cybersecurity requirements are well defined and described within section 3.6 of the Pool 2 SOW. There is no need for further definition of the OT cybersecurity requirements post award of Pool 1.

83 Qa: As this system is just one piece of a large holistic system, most – if not all – of these configuration requirements are dependent on the parts that feed this system and that this system feeds. Please provide this information on the subsystems feeding into and being fed by this system.

Qb: Knowing that this is a subsystem, would the Government distinctly separate the Pool 1 solicitation from the Pool 2 solicitation to allow Pool 2 offerors to tailor their response to fit the Pool 1 solution(s), to include the associated cyber security expertise?

Attachment 33 - AMHE SOW, p3-52 (63/131) Section 3.6 TECHNOLOGY (OT) CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS Qa: High level data interdependencies and communications for the Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2) system are described within section 1 of the Material Handling Capability Pool (Pool 2) SOW. The offeror's proposal should be based upon the expectation that the proposed AWOS would be fed data from the existing Government system as described.

Qb: No. As described within Page 3 of the RFP, continuation # 8 states "Offerors are permitted to submit a proposal for one Pool or both Pools. If an offeror proposes under both Pools, the offeror must submit separate and distinct proposals for both pools".

84 Will the Government please provide the length of installation of the example Pool 2 DO. n/a n/a The SOW requests contractor's project plan in MS Project or equivalent GANTT chart which includes THEIR best timeline based on tasks required. The plan would illustrate the contractors capacity to understand the project including the implied tasks and associated time (example: component lead time, design time, installation and testing time). Typical timeframe for a project of this size is under a year from award (includes design time and lead time).

85 If CTAs are permissible, for Pool 1 will DLA allow the award of multiple contracts to one offeror team (Lead plus team members) and the scope of the Delivery Order to be spread across the parties. For example, TO 01 goes to the CTA Lead, then TO 01-A goes to Teaming Partner 1, TO 01-B goes to Teaming Partner 2, TO-C goes to Teaming Partner 3, etc. N/A N/A No separate delivery orders will be issued by the Government to team members as described in the question.

86 Our team has identified the following certifications as being expired or have exams that are no longer given: · Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Administrator (EA) - Retired · MCITP: Server Administrator (SA) - Retired · Microsoft Certified Master (MCM): Windows Server (WS) 2008 or higher ---Retired · Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA): Microsoft Windows Server Directory - Retired · Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Windows Server 2012 or higher - Retired (exam) · Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): WS2008 or higher – Retired · Global Information Assurance Certification (GAIC): Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWIN) All of these are expired except GAIC – GCWIN. Attached is also the latest approved list, as you can see many of these certs are expired. Will the Government accept other certifications for privileged accounts? Pool 2 requirements for the System Security Engineer (SSE) Certifications N/A An official list of the Microsoft certifications that have been retired is available at the following URL: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/retired-certifications.aspx

While the list of DLA Approved Computing Environment (CE) certifications is constantly updated as new information is made available, it may not match all available offerings from Microsoft. However, the following certifications are listed on the DLA Approved CE certifications and are still offered by Microsoft for examination via the following URL (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/browse-all-certifications.aspx):

· Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): WS2012 & 2016

If the offeror is requesting to substitute a specific certification not identified on the DLA Approved CE listing, it must be clearly stated as part of the proposal. In such cases, the Government will evaluate the offeror's proposed certification in lieu of the DLA Approved CE list for technical acceptability on a case-by-case basis.

87 Part III Questionnaire Instructions describes Exceptional (in part) as: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The qualifying Note states in part: To justify an Exceptional rating, identify multiple significant events and state how they were of benefit to the Government. Q: Most of our past performances similar in nature to the requirements of the PWS are from the commercial sector rather than the government sector, will the Government change the Definition and Note for the Exceptional Rating to allow for commercial sector work? Attachment 2 Contractor Present/Past Performance Questionnaire. N/A The definition for the Exceptional rating in Attachment 2 - Contractor Present/Past Performance Questionnaire, has be revised to allow for vendors to submit non-government examples or commercial sector work.

88 Part III Questionnaire Instructions describes Very Good (in part) as: Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The qualifying Note states in part: To justify a Very Good rating, identify a significant event and state how it was a benefit to the Government. Q: Most of our past performances that are similar in nature to the requirements of the PWS are from the commercial sector rather than the government sector, will the Government change the Definition and Note for the Very Good Rating to allow for commercial sector work? Attachment 2 Contractor Present/Past Performance Questionnaire. N/A The definition for the Very Good rating in Attachment 2 - Contractor Present/Past Performance Questionnaire, has be revised to allow for vendors to submit non-government examples or commercial sector work.

89 “The Offeror / major subcontractor will ask the customer to complete the questionnaire and return it directly to the Contracting Officer and Acquisition Specialist identified in Part I – BACKGROUND of the questionnaire by no later than the proposal due date and time identified in Communications Between the Government and Offerors, paragraph (2) of this solicitation.” Completion of Contractor Present/Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) is dependent upon the respective Government representative taking the time to fill them out and submitting them to DLA by the proposal due date. The Offeror has no control or leverage to ensure completion of the PPQ by Government officials. Q: Will the Government accept CPARS in lieu of a Contractor Present/Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 2)? RFP SP3300-20-5002. p58 N/A The Government does accept CPARS in place of Past Performance Questionnaires.