Draft_RFP_Q&A_Industry_Release.pdf

Item # Subject RFP/Attachment Reference Question/Comment

Publi c/Priv ate USG Response

1 General Section L. 3. Proposal Files- c. Content Requirements

This paragraphs states "Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file." Question: Is the Summary Section included in the page limit for the volume/file? Is the Summary section evaluated? If so how is it evaluated? Request the government provide details on the requirements of a "brief abstract of the file". Public Acknowlege, language under further review.

2 Afghanistan

RFP

Section B CLIN 0003AA Setting the Theater RFP Section L Content, Regional Capabilities

RFP Section B CLIN 0003 does not show separate "Setting the Theater" CLINs for both CENTCOM and Afghanistan.

RFP paragraph L.2.(ii)(1)b. Regional Planning and Performance Capabilities

If there is no separate "Setting the Theater" CLIN for Afghanistan please advise if the CENTCOM performance contractor is responsible for Afghanistan planning, or if offerors should include an organic Afghanistan planning capability. Public

A separate CLIN will not be established. AFG is an active theater and as such the performance KTR will be responsible for all planning associated with LOGCAP requirements. Any tasks related to planning capability will be accomplished through Project Planning/Estimates, WBS 02.01.04 or the specific WBS for any activated services. Setting the Theater for CENTCOM will not include AFG.

Contractor Demobilization

RFP Section I ¶ I-255 252.225-7997 Contractor Demobilization (Deviation 2013-O0017)

(a) Please advise if paragraph I-255 applies to Afghanistan only, or if this clause applies to all GCC areas of operation.

At paragraph I-255 (d)(9) the clause states, "The Contractor is liable for all cleanup, clearing, and/or environmental remediation expenses incurred by the Government in returning a Government facility to its original condition. "

This language, requirement and Government expectation is not clear.

(b) Please confirm environmental remediation expenses are cost reimbursable.

(c) Please confirm all wastes related to support of Government operations is USG waste.

(d) Please confirm all hazardous wastes related to support of Government operations will be disposed via a USG hazardous waste generator number, and provide direction on what procedures the Government desires offerors to use for this requirement.

(e) For solicitation purposes, will the Government provide a "plug number" for offerors to use in Volume V (Cost/Price) for this requirement? If not please describe what environmental conditions exist and the Government's expectations for offerors to use to meet Volume II (Technical/Management) and Volume V requirements.

Public

Yes, I-255 DFARS 252.225-7997 (DEVIATION 2013-O0017) Contractor Demobilization, applies to Afghanistan only.

The USG intends to build a clause matrix that specifies applicability of clauses to a task order, theater, etc.

Allowable costs will be reimbursed.

4 Exclusions Clause RFP, Section L, Volume (v), para 8, page 100

Paragraph 8 states that Offerors should ensure that the cost narrative contains the Offerors written verification that it carried out due diligence in determining the appropriate exclusions in H.3 were taken into account in developing its proposal."

H.3 Exclusions Clause is not provided in the draft RFP.

H-3 in the current draft covers 5152.225-5914 COMMODITY SHIPPING

INSTRUCTIONS.

Please clarify the Government's requirements. Public Acknowlege, language under further review.

GCC/ASCC

Unique Paragraphs in the

RFP

RFP Various Paragraphs: Examples C-6, H-3, H-4, I-250, I-253, I-254

Numerous paragraphs are specific to one GCC/ASCC. In some cases these are clearly identified in the title, in other cases wording in the body of the clause would indicate that it was specific to a GCC/ASCC.

Request the heading of each clause specify if the clause is applicable to a specific GCC/ASCC. Public

The USG intends to build a clause matrix that specifies applicability of clauses to a task order, theater, etc.

GCC/ASCC

Unique Paragraphs in the

RFP

RFP Section C ¶ C-2, 5152.225-5902 Fitness For Duty and Medical/Dental Care Limitations (ECC-A)

This section only refers to CENTCOM AOR requirements (for example, there are no medical/dental care limitations listed for SOUTHCOM).

Please clarify whether specific/unique paragraphs will be provided for other COMs. Public

The USG intends to build a clause matrix that specifies applicability of clauses to a task order, theater, etc.

Publi c/Priv ate USG Response

GCC/ASCC

Unique Paragraphs in the

RFP

RFP Section C ¶ C-3 5152.225-5904 5904 Monthly Contractor Census Reporting (ECC-A)

This section requires to provide monthly employee census information to the Contracting Officer, by province. This may not be applicable to all AORs (because not all locations will have provinces).

Please clarify to what geographical locations this requirement applies. Public

This only applies to performance in Afghanistan.

The USG intends to build a clause matrix that specifies applicability of clauses to a task order, theater, etc.

Government Furnished Contractor Support

RFP Section H, ¶ H-1 5152.225-5908 Government Furnished Contractor Support

Government Furnished Contractor Support (GFCS) effects both the offerors approach and anticipated costs of performance.

Please confirm the final solicitation will identify the GFCS available for every (or each) GCC/ASCC. Public

Yes. This will be incorporated into a future draft and will be theater/mission specific.

CPAF and CPIF Task Orders

RFP, Section A, ¶ Paragraph 10 Section I Clauses ¶ I-162 252.216-7004, ¶ I-163 252.216.7005, & ¶ I-213 52.216-10

Paragraph 10 states "... task orders may utilize fixed price, cost reimbursable, and time-and materials or labor-hour capabilities."

The RFP does not state either award fee or incentive fee task orders are contemplated.

(a) Please advise if award fee and or incentive fee task orders are contemplated, and if so will their use require a change order to incorporate such capability (capabilities) into the contract.

If these task order types are contemplated;

For incentive fee task orders -

(1) Please confirm the Government will specify the incentive fee arrangement (i.e., target fee, minimum fee, maximum fee, and the fee adjustment formula) when CPIF type task orders are contemplated; and

(2) Recommend the incentive fee for CPIF task orders be based on cost only due to the additional administrative costs borne by both the USG and contractor for more complicated incentive fee arrangements.

For award fee task orders -

(3) Please advise what award fee structure will be used.

If neither of these task order types are contemplated,

(b) Please confirm these clauses will be removed from the solicitation. Public

The USG does not intend to incorporate any FAR 16.4 Incentive Contract types into the basic contract or task orders awarded through solicitation W52P1J-16-R-0001. The USG will maintain the capability to convert to these types of arrangements or include in future task orders. Removal of clauses is being considered.

Number of

GCC/ASCC

awards to one contractor Attachment, Source Selection Process Chart

During the November 2016 Industry Day a Government chart (Source Selection Evaluation Criteria) indicated "• No Offeror will receive more than two" GCC/ASCC.

The current Process Chart provides an opportunity for an offeror to receive 3 awards - one from Group 1, one from Group 2 (less CENTCOM), and Afghanistan.

Request confirmation that one offeror may receive up to three awards. Public

The chart depicts the current source selection process, which will be conducted in three groupings. Offerors are eligible to receive awards in accordance with the criteria. Ref. page 101 of draft RFP for narrative.

11 Overtime

RFP Section I ¶ I-39, 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards – Overtime Compensation

FAR Subpart 22.305 states FAR Clause 52.222-4 should not be used in solicitations and contracts performed outside of the United States.

Please confirm this clause is not considered active for services performed OCONUS Public

This clause is not considered applicable to OCONUS services to the extent provided by its implementing regulation.

Offerors should be aware that certain OCONUS locations are subject to this clause. See FAR 22.305(d).

The USG intends to build a clause matrix that specifies applicability of clauses to a task order, theater, etc.

12 Overtime

RFP Section I ¶ I-217, 52.222-2 Payment for Overtime Premiums

The contract is performance based and also requires contractors to comply with local law. This clause potentially restricts/delays contractors in meeting task order requirements and is not consistent with the objective of performance based contracting.

Recommend clause be removed. Public

The clause will not be removed. Its prescribing regulation, FAR 22.103- 5(b), requires its use in cost-reimbursement contracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold. The two exceptions are generally not applicable.

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Personnel Accountability and Recovery

RFP Section H ¶ H-4 5152.225-5915 Contractor Accountability and Personnel Recovery

Clause (2) states that "The contractor is responsible to take all necessary steps to locate and investigate the unaccounted for employee(s) whereabouts to the maximum extent practicable".

The term "all necessary steps" is vague and open ended. It might be construed to include hiring of private security firms if the requirement includes investigating the location of unaccounted employees in areas not accessible to contractors without force protection escorts.

(a) Please advise what the Government's intention is for this requirement;

and

(b) Please advise if there is a limit to the contractor's responsibility; and

(c) If there is a limit to the contractor's responsibility clarify the requirement in this clause; or

(d) If there is not a limit to the contractor's responsibility confirm the Government is aware costs related to the performance of this clause are allowable. Public

The USG intends to build a clause matrix that specifies applicability of clauses to a task order, theater, etc.

Allowability is determined based on specific circumstances. USG cannot provide the requested blanket intent other than what is set forth in the clause.

Proposal Instructions RFP, Section L, Paragraph iii.11.

Question: The Government states that for any adverse contract performance, the Offeror should “provide all the required information listed in paragraph ii.6.” However, paragraph ii.6 does not exist.

Please clarify the Governments requirement. Did the Government mean paragraph iii.6? Public Yes. This will be corrected in an updated version.

15 RFP RFP, Page 1, SF 33, block 1

Box 1 states that this contract is a rated order under DPAS (15 CFR 500). Is it necessary to rate the basic contract under DPAS? If so, will the Task Orders carry the DO-A6 (Ammunition) rating as the basic contract?

Public Acknowlege, and under further review.

Workers with Disabilities

RFP Section C ¶ C-2, 5152.225-5902 Fitness for Duty and Medical/ Dental Care Limitations;

¶ I-241, 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities

Clause 5152.225-5902 establishes medical standards for contract employees deploying to CENTCOM AOR. Other clauses in the RFP provide similar standards for other GCC/ASCC.

Clause FAR 52.222-36 prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disabilities.

Please confirm Clause 5152.225-5902 establishes qualifications for personnel working on LOGCAP contingency task orders and there is no conflict between Clause C-2 and Clause I-241; i.e., if an individual is not qualified under Clause 5152.225-5902, the individual is not qualified under the terms of FAR Clause 52.222-36.

Public

These clauses do not create a conflict. If not medically qualified under AFARS 5152.225-5902, then the individual is not qualified under FAR 52.222-36

RFP, Model Contract

Section I FAR Subpart 46.805

(a) Please confirm the solicitation will include the appropriate limitation of liability clauses (FAR Subpart 46.805 refers); or

(b) Please confirm the individual task orders will include the appropriate limitation of liability clauses.

Public FAR 52.246-25 will be added to the RFP.

RFP, Model Contract

Section I

¶ DFARS 252.227-7019

Per DFARS Subpart 227.7104, inclusion of DFARS 252.227-7019 [Validation of Asserted Restrictions--Computer Software (Sep 2016)] is not required.

Recommend elimination of this clause. Public Clause will be removed from RFP.

Acquisition Strategy Acquisition Strategy Approval

What is the estimated timeline for the approval of the acquisition strategy for LOGCAP V? Do you anticipate significant changes? Public

Strategy is in the approval process. Significant changes are not anticipated.

20 General Draft RFP

The Draft RFP is very Afghanistan centric. Throughout the document Afghanistan specific requirements are intermingled. Would be helpful to breakout specific requirements for each GCC. Public

The USG intends to build a clause matrix that specifies applicability of clauses to a task order, theater, etc.

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21 Teaming Draft RFP

It appears that the over/under teaming prohibition has been removed. Can you clarify in the RFP if it is allowable to bid as a prime on one GCC and as a partner (or as a sub) with another contractor on a separate GCC? Public

Prime KTR are required to bid on and be determined acceptable for all GCC in order to be eligible for award.

Level of work effort detail Draft RFP

It appears that neither the Draft RFP, nor the Draft PWS, provides a sufficient level of detail to allow for a basis of estimation on work effort required. Will it be included in the final RFP? Public

USG will populate the requirements template (activated sites/services, site specific requirements, and workload) in future RFP.

Explanation of Performance Task Orders

Draft RFP; Section A; Supplemental Information;

paragraph 9

DRFP indicates that performance task orders awarded at the time of the basic contracts will consist of a one (1) year base plus four (4) one year option periods. What will be the standard for performance task orders awarded after the award of the basic contract? Base plus four one year option periods? Public

Task orders awarded after basic contract award will be based on the mission/requirements. Annual assessments will be conducted to determine suitability for competition.

Explanation of Performance Task Orders

Draft RFP; Section A; Supplemental Information;

paragraph 9

Is there an indication as to when a performance task order exceeds a certain level (either monetarily or scope based) that a second contractor would be required to be brought in to perform in a GCC initially identified as having only one contractor? i.e only one contractor at base award vice two or more. Public

There are no predetermined limits. The USG intends to align new work to the contractor responsible for Setting the Theater and will obtain necessary approval to operate similar to a single source environment. However, the USG reserves the right to (re)compete requirements or award task orders based on the operational environment.

Explanation of Performance Task Orders

Draft RFP; Section A; Supplemental Information;

paragraph 9

What is the strategy beyond the base plus 4 option periods for option years 5 through 9? Will every GCC/ASCC be recompeted amongst LOGCAP V successful contractors? Public

The setting the theater task order includes options up to ten years of performance. Performance task orders include options up to five years of performance. Decisions on executing options, and/or re-compteting task orders, will be based on the operational environment and IAW FAR 17.207.

26 General I-230 Earned Value Management System

Is it the governments intent for the offeror to operate in compliance with EVMS on all contracts greater than $100M, not just construction and engineering contracts? Public

Acknowledge. This topic is under review. Current USG intent is to operate in compliance with EVMS for construction and engineering efforts.

27 Quality Standards PWS Paragraph 02.02.01 Program Management Office.

Office of Federal Procurement Policy, Pamphlet Number 4, Supplement No.

2 to OMB Circular No. A-76, at paragraph 6-1.b states, “To aid contractors in developing a quality control program, the contracting officer must provide the government Quality Assurance (QA) Surveillance plan along with the Invitation for Bids or Request for Proposal.”

(1) Please confirm the Government will provide the LOGCAP V Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP); and

(2) Please confirm any geographic combatant command (GCC) QASP variants of the LOGCAP V QASP will also be provided.

Public The USG will take into consideration, and will make a decision on releasing the QASP prior to issuing the solicitation/RFP.

Adverse Contract Performance

RFP, page 98, Section L, Proposal Instructions,

(iii) Volume III - Past Performance, (11) Adverse Contract Performance, (b) and (f)

Paragraph (b) states, "Provide a copy of any Contract Deficiency Report (CDR) or Quality Deficiency Report (QDR)."

Please confirm

(a) CDR is described by DFARS Subpart 204.270-2(c) and DFARS PGI 204.270-2(c); and

(b) QDR refers to AR 702-7 and CFR Title 41 (vol. 2) subpart 101-26.8 .

If so,

(1) contractors do not have access to CDRs and QCRs (DD Form 1716 and GSA SF 368, refer).and

(2) Please describe what contract evaluation documents - other than CPARS ratings - are desired from contractors.

Public

This language will be updated to state, "Provide a copy of any Contract Deficiency Report (CDR), Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) , Non-conformance Report (NCR), or equivalent report".

Publi c/Priv ate USG Response

29 Close Out

PWS Paragraph 02.02 Post Activation

At paragraph 02.01 the draft PWS addresses Setting the Theater - Pre Activation" requirements, and at paragraph 02.02 the draft PWS addresses "Management Support - Post Activation" requirements. The draft PWS does not address all life cycle requirements of a contract, specifically requirements related to actions following the end of the period of performance; i.e., contractor closeout actions such subcontract closure, payment of other lagging costs, task order actions not yet definitized, etc.

Recommend the Government provide a separate closeout WBS and PWS direction/intent for the contractor’s role to support USG FAR 4.804, Closeout of Contract Files, actions. Public The USG does not intend to provide a separate closeout WBS.

Earned Value Management

RFP Section I ¶ I-230, 252.234-7002 Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

The Earned Value Management System (EVMS) is designed for contracts providing services in general or for contracts supporting construction in contingency environments for three primary reasons;

(1) Most contingency construction projects are below the EVMS thresholds, and

(2) The very nature of contingency operations typically ensures emergent conditions are intrinsic to service/construction conditions. These emergent conditions and compressed time periods available for providing required services/construction negate the EVMS advantages. contract where the primary functions are to provide services.

(3) The effort to implement and administer EVMS for contingency construction projects will result in a larger contractor footprint on site and will increase total project costs to the USG for minimal/negligible benefit.

For these, and similar viable reasons, it is recommended EVMS requirements be waived for this contract. Public

Acknowledge. This topic is under review. Current USG intent is to operate in compliance with EVMS for construction and engineering efforts.

Operational Energy Initiatives

PWS 03.01.02

Operational Energy Initiatives

The task requires the contractor to identify opportunities for reducing energy requirements. FAR 52.248-1 Value Engineering establishes the Value Engineering Change Proposal (VECP) process. VECP provides an opportunity for contractor incentives.

Recommend this paragraph include/authorize the use of FAR 52.248-1.

Public

FAR 52.248-1 is included in the RFP. The USG does not consider the requirement of PWS 03.01.02 to fall under the intent of the clause.

32 RFP Timeline RFP, Page 1, SF 33, block 9 Recommend 90 days for proposal submittal. Public Acknowledged.

Government Furnished Contractor Support

Draft RFP; Section H - Special Contract Requirements; H1; Government Furnished Contractor Support

Comment: It is unclear as to what Government Furnished Contractor Support will be provided. All boxes are unmarked. Will this be updated in release of Final RFP? Public Yes

Government Furnished Contractor Support

Draft RFP; Section H - Special Contract Requirements; H1; Government Furnished Contractor Support

Will the Government provide security for operations outside of a protected operating base? i.e; for transportation of goods on road networks. If so, just in the CENTCOM AO, or across all GCCs/ASCCs? Public

USG will provide security IAW the terms and conditions of the contract, specifically DFARS 252.225-7040 or applicable deviation.

Past Performance Evaluation approach

RFP, Section M, A. BASIS FOR AWARD, page 101.

Comment. The RFP states "The relative order of importance assigned to the evaluation factors is: Technical/Management is more important than Past Performance".

Question. Will the Government consider either: (1) making Past Performance the most important evaluation factor, or (2) making Past Performance and Technical/Management equally important (with both more important than the other evaluated factors)?

Public

Technical is the highest rated factor. This strategy is in the approval process.

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36 Pricing 2.b. /Cost_Price_Proposal_Requirements.pdf

The RFP states: "For each task order proposal, the offeror shall provide separate summaries identifying total costs, total fees, and total cost plus fee proposed for each Performance Work Statement (PWS) paragraph and site activated in Technical Exhibit A.1 by performance period."

Question: Will the Government provide Technical Exhibit A.1 by performance period so that we fully understand the meaning of Site A, B and C? In other words will the Government provide the definitions for Site A, B and C? Public

The site codes "A", "B", and "C" are placeholders. Actual requirements will be released with final RFP. The sites and services activated are listed in the Technical Exhibit A.1. The contractor will assume these services will be carried through all performance periods.

Firm Fixed Priced Task Orders

Section A, paragraph 10 FAR Subpart 11.7 Variation in Quantity

What method will the Government use to adjust the quantities of individual FFP services after award?

For example, if the estimated quantity for a service is X, and the actual requirement is Y, and Y is greater than X, will the Government use a change order for each individual service or will the Government use a general (section H) variation of quantities clause similar to FAR Clause 52.211-16?

Public

The various clauses identified in FAR 11.703 are not applicable to this effort. The USG intends to incorporate required clauses for each contract type. The process for implementing changes to the contract is still under review.

38 General Volume III Past Performance Can the offeror provide an introduction to the past performance volume that is exclusive of the page limits provided in section L? Public

Yes, the Offeror may provide an Introduction to the Past Performance Volume. Details concerning limitations will be updated in the RFP.

39 General

L Volume III (1) Contract References: Contract references: The Offeror shall submit with its initial proposal up to three (3) project/contract references based on its own performance. In addition, the Offeror may submit up to two (2) project/contract references for Joint Venture (JV), partnerships, or proposed major/critical subcontractor(s). Each reference should represent recent and relevant performance under Department of Defense (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, etc.) and Government agency contracts

Is an offeror allowed to cite (3) prime contract past performance references as well as (2) references for contracts that it was part of a JV, for a total of (5) references? Public USG will add clarification in the RFP

40 General

L Volume III (9) (11) Adverse Contract Performance: In addition to the above contract references, the Offeror shall identify every recent and relevant contract it was awarded that experienced any performance problems related to deliverables or services; and every recent contract that was terminated or cancelled for any reason, in whole or in part within the past three (3) years of issuance of this RFP. For any contract falling under these descriptions, provide all of the required information listed in paragraph ii.6.

Can the government define recent so that all offerors provide the same level of detail? Is recent within the last (3) years? Can the government define relevant as well? Is it any contract that has provided similar services to a government client? Public

The definitions for ‘Recent’ and ‘Relevant’ are noted in Sect. L, page 97 under Subsection: (iii) Volume III – Past Performance – Subpoints (2) & (3).

Additional clarification is under review.

41 General Section L Volume II

Is there an overall page limit for Volume II Technical/Management and Volume III Past Performance? There does not appear to be the ability to provide an introduction to the volumes. Request the government provide information regarding the overall (if there is one) page limit for Volumes II and III. Public Final page limitations will be updated in RFP

Project/Contract Requirements Description

Attachment XXXX Contract Performance Questionnaire, Instructions PART I, I. General Information, a Contract Reference Information, cell titled "Project/Contract Requirements Description"

Comment. The referenced cell for this Attachment asks offerors to "Provide details: (e.g. types of equipment & related services)" in a compressed cell.

Providing unnecessary details may cause this cell to 'word wrap' over many pages and may be inconvenient for evaluators to read and review.

Question. Will the Government format this form so that project/contract detailed narratives may be placed in a cell that provides a full page width of space (similar to how the Government formatted PART III, section 8, cell labeled "comments")?

Public

Acknowledge. Update is under review.

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Contract References

RFP, Section L, Proposal Instructions, 3. Proposal Files, c. Content Requirement, 3. (iii) Volume III - Past Performance, (1) Contract References, page 97; and RFP, Section L, Proposal Instructions, 3.

Proposal Files, c. Content Requirement, 3. (ii) Volume II- Technical Management, b Regional Planning and Performance Capabilities, page 96.

Comment. RFP states "The Offeror shall submit with its initial proposal up to three (3) project/contract references based on its own performance. In addition, the Offeror may submit up to two (2) project/contract references for Joint Venture (JV), partnerships, or proposed major/critical subcontractor(s).

Each reference should represent recent and relevant performance under Department of Defense (Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine, etc.) and Government agency contracts".

Questions:

(a) Will the Government clarify whether the limitation of two (2) project/contract references applies to each Joint Venture (JV), partnership, or major/critical subcontractor(s) within a bidding entity or to the JV offering entity as a whole?

(b) Will the Government clarify if a newly formed JV (with no past/performance contract history) may cite 3 project/contract references selected from its partners while, in addition, also citing 2 additional references for each of the major JV partners?

(c) Will the Government confirm that by "Government agency contracts" it means "US Government agency contracts"?

(d) Will the Government clarify if there is a limit to the number of 'critical' subcontractors an offeror may select and thus allow up to two citations for each?

(e) Will the Government confirm if a 'strategic partnerships' (as discussed in Regional Planning Capabilities on page 96) may be considered as 'critical' subcontractors for past performance?

(f) Will the Government state a limit to the total number of past performance citations any Prime offering entity may propose, e.g. up to ten (10)?

Public

(a) The language should convey that the Primary offeror shall submit no more than three (3) contract references. The three references submitted may be made up of three references relating to the Primary’s efforts exclusively or may be a combination of references that may include a JV company and/or a Partner’s company. Again, the maximum limit is three references.

(b) Yes, as long as they are definitively explained in the proposal as to the status of their new role in the JV and/or Partnership. One party would have to be designated as the Primary Offeror and the other(s) as Partners or be designated as a subcontractor(s).

(c) Yes, the word Government means the US Government. The verbiage will be revised.

(d) Yes, there will be a limit of critical/major subcontractors allowed.

(e) 'Strategic partnerships' is a term used under the technical factor.

Applicability towards past performance is defined on page 98 paragraph (9) for major/critical subcontractors.

(f) See section L.(iii)(1)

Additional clarification is under review.

Past Performance Evaluation approach

RFP, Section M, C. Evaluation Approach, 7.

Evaluation approach specific by factor, b. Past Performance Factor (ii), page 104.

Comment. RFP states "(ii) Offeror refers to the Prime contractor, Joint Venture (JV) team members, partners, or proposed major/critical subcontractor(s). The Prime contractor and its proposed major/critical subcontractor(s) will be assessed individually and the results will then be assessed in their totality to determine the Offerors Past Performance Rating".

Question. Will the Government clarify/confirm that an Offeror is either (1) a Prime contractor or (2) a Joint Venture, either of which may have a combination of team members, partners or major/critical subcontractors(s)?

Public

Clarifying language is under review.

45 General PWS 2.0 Management and Planning Is it the government's intent to have the program management co-located with the GCC or ASCC? Public

The location of program mangement assests are theater dependent.

Under the Army mission command concept, program management for each GCC/ASCC is being delegated down to the Army Field Sustainment Brigade supporting that theater, and a decision on location of program office assets will be made by the AFSB Commander and therefore unique to each theater.

46 Pricing 2.b.(1) /Cost_Price_Proposal_Requirements.pdf

The RFP states: "The offeror shall not change, add, or delete any PWS numbers/descriptions and site codes, with the exception that the offeror may add additional site codes as appropriate to identify costs and fees proposed to be incurred at other locations such as a home office, field office, etc".

Question: The PWS numbers/descriptions contained in tab "Pricing by PWS- Site - TO A" of file "Cost_Reimbursable_Pricing_Proposal_Format.xlsx" appear to be incomplete when compared to the PWS. We recommend the Government add additional PWS numbers/descriptions to be in line with the PWS as the RFP clearly states that we are not to change, add or delete any PWS numbers/descriptions in file "Cost_Reimbursable_Pricing_Proposal_Format.xlsx". Public The final RFP will contain a complete list of PWS numbers and site codes.

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47 Pricing 2.b.(1) /Cost_Price_Proposal_Requirements.pdf

The RFP states: "offeror may add additional site codes as appropriate to identify costs and fees proposed to be incurred at other locations such as a home office, field office, etc. If so, the additional site codes should be added to all three summaries under the appropriate PWS number at the bottom of the PWS number’s existing site list."

Question: Will the Government consider allowing the offeror to propose all Program Management Office (PMO) type labor not specifically tied to a particular PWS/PWS Description under a separately defined tab as an overhead cost? Public

The Government will not provide a separate PWS or tab to capture PMO labor not specifically tied to a particular PWS paragraph under the cost reimbursable pricing format file. If an offeror's approach is to treat PMO cost as an overhead, then the offeror should provide appropriate information as required by L.3.c.(v)(1)b.6 or L.3.c.(v)(1)b.7 to show how it derived the allocation rate.

48 Pricing 4.b. /Cost_Price_Proposal_Requirements.pdf

The RFP states: "Those subcontractors whose total proposed price for a task order exceeds $XXX for all years of the task order (including the Transition and FAR 52.217-8 periods) shall submit a detailed cost or price proposal for that task order."

Question: Will the Government provide the dollar threshold that determines whether a subcontractor needs to submit a detailed cost or price proposal for each task order? Public The final RFP will identify the threshold applicable to each task order.

49 Pricing 4.c. /Cost_Price_Proposal_Requirements.pdf

The RFP states: "A subcontractor whose proposal does not exceed $XXX for all years of the task order (including the Transition and FAR 52.217-8 periods) may submit its proposal using its normal proposal methodology. The subcontractor must still provide some type of breakout identifying proposed labor categories and hours, and/or material/equipment/other direct cost descriptions and quantities. This breakout must be broken out by period, PWS paragraph, and site. The proposal shall be submitted in Microsoft Office format as required by Section LX.X.X of the solicitation."

Question: Will the Government provide the dollar threshold that determines whether a subcontractor needs to submit a detailed cost or price proposal for each task order? Also, will the Government provide the Section L reference for the format required for proposals that do not meet the subcontractor dollar threshold? Public

1. Dollar Threshold: The final RFP will identify the threshold applicable to each task order.

2. Section L Reference: The reference using the 14 April 2017 draft solicitation is L.3.b

50 Pricing Cost_Reimbursable_Pricing_Proposal_Format.xls x

Bullet number "9. Labor Rate Identifier" states: "List the labor rate identifier from the Labor Rate List (see attachment of the same title elsewhere in the solicitation).

Question: Will the Government provide the Labor Rate List attachment as it does not appear to be included with the initial Draft RFP documents? Public It will be provided with the next draft RFP.

51 Pricing 1.a.(2)(c)(i)/Support.pdf

The Government requests that we provide the Collective Bargaining Agreements or Wage Determination and Revision Number used for non-exempt labor categories.

Question: For each task order, will the Government provide a copy of the Collective Bargaining Agreements or Wage Determinations applicable to each task order to ensure a fair and equal competition amongst bidders? Public

The final RFP will provide a copy of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement(s) or Wage Determination(s).

Publi c/Priv ate USG Response

52 General Section L.3.c.(v)(2)a/ W52P1J16R0001_LCV_DRAFT_RFP.pdf

The RFP states: "One completed copy of Attachment XXXX, FFP Pricing Template in Microsoft Excel format. Pricing shall be broken out by period and by GCC/ASCC as identified on the aforementioned template. Instructions for completing the template are included therein."

Question: The statement above appears to contradict tab "Instructions" of file "FFP_Pricing_Template" which states "1. A separate pricing template is provided for each task order. The offeror shall not combine the individual templates into one worksheet." Will the Government clarify on whether we are to provide a separate FFP pricing template for each task order? Also, can the Government clarify why it has included a template for Task Order A and B in the same "FFP_Pricing_Template" as it is our assumption that each task order is to be included in its own separate pricing file? Public

The Government intends to revise instruction paragraphs 1 and 2 of the FFP Pricing Template to read substantially as follows:

1. A separate worksheet is provided for each task order. The offeror shall not combine the individual worksheets into one worksheet.

2. The offeror shall insert the name and date of its proposal for each task order worksheet in the spaces provided.

Section L requires separate cost/price proposals (with some limited exceptions for certain portions as stated therein) for the CPFF efforts, partly due to the expected size and complexity of the proposals. At this time, the limited pricing information required for the FFP efforts are such that it does not appear necessary to require each task order pricing to be on a separate pricing file (i.e., spreadsheet).

53 General FFP_Pricing_Template.xlsx

The template provides a column for CLINs.

Question: If a task order requires more than one CLIN, are we allowed to add lines to the document? The current template only allows the offeror to provide an input for one CLIN per year. If there will only be one CLIN for each task order then this issue is resolved. Public The final RFP will add additional CLINs as required.

54 General FFP_Pricing_Template.xlsx

The template provides a tab for "FFP Template - Task Order A" and "FFP Template - Task Order B".

Question: Are we to provide pricing for a "FFP Template - Task Order C"? Public

The letters "A" and "B" are placeholders. The final RFP will contain a separate worksheet for each task order requiring pricing.

55 General Section L.3.c.(v)(2)c/ W52P1J16R0001_LCV_DRAFT_RFP.pdf

The RFP states: "One copy of the completed template required by paragraph (2)b above in Adobe PDF file format. Each individual task order template should be on a separate page."

Question: Paragraph (2)b references "A narrative that identifies all assumptions applicable to the proposed pricing, plus any other information as appropriate." Did the Government mean to reference Paragraph (2)a? Public

The reference to paragraph (2)b will be changed to paragraph (2)a.

56 General Section L.3.c.(v)(3)/ W52P1J16R0001_LCV_DRAFT_RFP.pdf

The RFP states: "The Offeror shall submit a copy of the Labor Rate List required by Attachment XX Labor Rate List."

Question: Will the Government provide "Attachment XX Labor Rate List" as it does not appear to be included in the draft RFP documents? Public It will be provided with the next draft RFP.

Executive Order Implication General Question

In light of the 18 April 2017 executive order “Buy American and Hire American” will the Government consider capping indirect rates in instances where companies use offshore subsidiaries to hire U.S. workers to avoid Social Security, Medicare – known as Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) – and other payroll taxes? Public Additional detail required to address this concern.

Equipment Cost/Pricing

RFP, Section L, Proposal Instructions, Volume V - Cost/Price; Attachment XX, Cost Narrative; Basis of Estimate (BOE);

Developing equipment requirements favor the task order incumbents in the proposal process. Unless there is a new task order for bidding purposes, all current task order equipment will transition/transfer to incoming contractors as government furnished equipment. The contractor's capabilities and approach described in the regional capabilities and technical/management approach provide evaluation information.

Request a plug number for all tasks. Public The USG is currently considering providing a "plug number" for equipment costs.

Publi c/Priv ate USG Response

Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Setting the Theater, Post Activation

RFP Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost;

PWS 02.01

Setting the Theater - Pre-Activation;

PWS 02.02

Management Support - Post Activation;

PWS 02.02.01

Program Management Office

The RFP identifies "Setting the Theater" as a FFP. Setting the theater tasks are listed under PWS 02.01. The Program Management Office (PMO) provides management support to those tasks as well as Post Activation tasks.

Request clarification on the cost of the PMO as either FFP, Cost Plus, or a combination. Public

WBS 02.01 Setting the Theater is a pre-activation requirement that is separate and distinct for WBS 02.02 Management Support - Post Activation. Offeror's should consider the contract type and requirements for the CLIN and propose cost accordingly.

Indirect Rate Caps

RFP Attachment, "Limitations on Indirect Cost Rates"

For a potential 10-year contract to be performed in austere overseas locations involving flexible requirements in contingency situations, capping the contractor's indirect rates does not appear reasonable. Request deletion of the attachment and the rate cap.

Public

The Government declines at this point in time to delete the attachment and rate cap. The attachment will be revised to clarify how long the initial ceilings ("caps") are valid, and to provide the procedures for revising them under certain circumstances.

Supporting Documentation

RFP, Section L, Proposal Submission Requirements, page 94

Offerors are required to submit an original and 4 copies of Volume V Cost/Price. This may result in 1000s printed pages per copy.

For ease of evaluation, recommend only digital submittal of Volume V. Public

Acknowledge. This topic is under review and will be updated in a revised RFP. Current USG intent is to only require printed pages for summary pricing tabs and narrative documents.

Rates Table requirement RFP, Section L, Volume (v), para 3, page 99

Paragraph 3 states" A Rates Table in Microsoft Excel format summarizing indirect rates, factors, and fee prepared as described in paragraph 2.c of Attachment XXXX, Cost Price Proposal Requirements.”

Can the client incorporate a standard rates table sheet into the Attachment XX, Cost Reimbursable Pricing Proposal Format?

Public

The Government will provide a rates table as a suggested format for the offeror's consideration, and modify the Cost Price Proposal Requirements document to indicate it is a suggested format. Given variations in offeror's practices, it does not appear appropriate to specify a mandatory format.

Clarification on proposals for performance task orders

Draft RFP; Section L, Instructions, Conditions and Notice to Offerors; Volume V, Cost/Price

Draft RFP states that, "The Offeror shall prepare and submit separate cost/price proposals for each of the task orders identified below in accordance with this RFP. " Listed below are only 3 identified task orders (A, B, and C). Does this mean that there is no requirement to bid all active task orders and that only those performance task orders being made at time of basic contract award will need to be proposed and all others will be worked post award? Public

The Government is still in the process of finalizing its requirements, so "A", "B", and "C" were placeholders. The final RFP will identify those requirements for which pricing is required, with the expectation that such requirements will be part of the initial award unless revised by a subsequent amendment. Any subsequent work not included in the RFP as amended will be solicited and awarded as provided for under this solicitation and resulting contract.

64 General M.c.Factor 3- Small Business Participation

Can the government confirm that the objective is 15% of total contract value and not 15% of subcontracted dollars? Is the objective to achieve this amount in each pricing exercise per GCC? This is a significant amount for certain GCCs which already require substantial subcontractor participation due to sponsorship requirements. If this number remains, the USG will likely receive CENTCOM TO responses in which 70-80% of the work is subcontracted out. Will the USG consider reducing this requirement or making the requirement 15% of subcontracted dollar? Public

Yes, 15% of total contract value (summation of all task orders).

Acknowledge concerns. Request additional feedback of detailed theater specific concerns. Government considering a by GCC/ASCC approach and language under further review.

65 General L. Factor 3 Small Business Participation

Would the Government consider requiring large business offerors to submit a small business subcontracting plan in accordance with 52.219-9 in lieu of a small business participation plan?” Public The USG is not considering.

66 General Section M.C.7.c.iii./ W52P1J16R0001_LCV_DRAFT_RFP.pdf

The RFP states: "The Government has established the following objectives for this procurement, based on total contract value (including all ordering periods): Small Business 15%" Question: Will the Government provide additional clarification regarding the Small Business Requirement of 15% of total contract value. For example, is the 15% requirement on a per year/per task order basis to include future task orders? Public Acknowledge, additional clarification will be provided.

Small Business Participation RFP, page 106, Section M, C.iii

Recommend setting goals based on subcontracted value (not total contract value). Public It will be based on Total Contract Value.

Small Business Goals

RFP, Section L, Volume IV - Small Business Participation

Please clarify if work performed overseas by a U.S. Small Business will be counted for small business reporting. Public

Yes, Government is developing reporting procedures.

Publi c/Priv ate USG Response

Standard Operating Procedures

PWS 09.00.06

Sub-Contract Management Plan

09.01. Standard Operating Procedures.

STD: The contractor shall present their processes and/or SOPs to the ACO on a semi-annual basis during the PMR.

Providing this information on a semi annual basis may result in USG evaluating a process that is not the most current.

SOPs are proprietary documents providing means and methods for individual processes. Recommend changing to "provide a hardcopy to the ACO for review and audit upon request."

Public Acknowledge, WBS 09 contains typos, will be reviewed and updated.

70 Subcontract

PWS 09.00.06

Sub-Contract Management Plan

STD requires OPSEC plans.

Recommend changing the acronym "OPSEC" to "Sub-Contract." Public Acknowledge, WBS 09 contains typos, will be reviewed and updated.

71 General Section L Volume II

Are cover pages, cover letters, Table of Contents, List of Figures, Acronym lists etc. included in the page limit for Volume II and Volume III? Request the government provide guidance on what is included in the page limit for each volume. Public Page limitations will be clarified in the revised RFP

72 General

PWS 2.1.1 Theater Analysis. A priority of effort to develop the country books will be provided by the government.

GCCs like AFRICOM are comprised of 54 countries. Creating country books for each country will be a labor intensive task. To better estimate the man power needed to complete this function, will the USG provide a timeline of when these books will need to be developed by? Public

Acknowledge. USG will refine the PWS to better define this requirement by priority and timeline standards in the next version of the draft PWS.

73 General PWS 2.2.4 Air Operations in Support of Contractors Are there any certifications and licenses that carriers are required to posses? Public

USG will refine the PWS to better define this requirement and standards in the next version of the draft PWS.

74 General PWS 7.1.2.2 Autonomous and Semi-Autonomous Aerial Delivery

Can the government provide more information regarding this requirement?

What is the intended purpose? What is the required distance? What is the required max payload? Public

There are currently no requirements to perform this service. Should this service become activated, the USG's requirement will contain more specific details in the Technical Exhibits.

Accountable Officer

PWS 05.01.01

Supply Support Activity (SSA) Operations

The STD requires the contractor to provide a U.S. citizen accountable officer, with minimum two year’s experience as a military SSA accountable officer or civilian equivalent, for each SSA.". Accountable officer duties are inherent government functions.

As per AR-735-5

Recommend removal of this STD. Public USG will refine the PWS to better define this requirement and standards in the next version of the draft PWS.

76 Afghanistan

RFP, page 2, Section A - Supplemental Information, paragraph 2; page 6, Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost, Items 0003AA CENTCOM Setting the Theater, 0003AC, Afghanistan; Section M, A. Basis for Award;

Attachment, Source Selection Process Chart

References separate Afghanistan from CENTCOM. The references are not clear on which awarded contractor is responsible for "Setting the Theater" for Afghanistan.

Section B does not identify a separate CLIN for this function for Afghanistan but appears to include the requirement under the 0003AA CLIN. This could imply the contractor awarded CENTCOM will have "Setting the Theater" responsibility for Afghanistan which would be different from the contractor awarded Afghanistan.

Which contractor is responsible for "Setting the Theater" for Afghanistan? Public

WBS 02.01 Setting the Theater is a pre-activation requirement.

Afghanistan will be considered a post-activation requirement. Since AFG is an active theater the performance KTR will be responsible for all planning associated with LOGCAP requirements. Any tasks related to planning capability will be accomplished through Project Planning/Estimates, WBS 02.01.04 or the specific WBS for any activated services. Setting the Theater for CENTCOM will not include AFG.

Authority Having Jurisdiction PWS 03.02 Engineering, page 12

The PWS STD states, "Where other criteria, statutory or regulatory requirements are referenced in the contract or the UFC, the more stringent requirement must be met. In the event of conflicting requirements, contact the contracting officer for adjudication."

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