HSAAP Industry Day 1 QAs.pdf

Holston Army Ammunition Plant (HSAAP) Industry Day #1 Q&As

1. Q: On slide 14 of the Industry Day charts the Government spoke on a five year base and a five year option. Will the resulting contract be a 10 year contract or somewhere between a five and 10 years?

A: The Government intends for a five year option to be exercised at the time of award;

therefore, the contract will be for a full 10 years at time of award.

2. Q: What is the reason for reducing the period of performance from 25 years to 10?

Will the Government consider making the period of performance longer than 10 years?

A: The proposed acquisition strategy was developed based on the information the Government has to date; however, the acquisition strategy is still under review. The Government is considering all opportunities to maintain long term stability at the plant and encourages feedback via white paper on this topic.

3. Q: How has the Armament Retooling and Manufacturing Support (ARMS) program worked traditionally versus how it works now?

A: The ARMS program is a Congressionally mandated defense conversion/commercial reuse program established to reduce Government ownership costs at Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) facilities while maintaining a readiness capability and to reduce the impact of defense downsizing on local communities. The Army, by allowing the use of GOCO facilities for ARMS efforts, enables the contractor to reduce GOCO operation and maintenance costs. The ARMS performance work statement (PWS) provides the requirements for execution of the ARMS program, which will be funded utilizing tenant rent revenue. The Contractor is authorized to use the GOCO facility for ARMS tenants and third party use under the specific authorization and in compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 45 and the ARMS Initiative (10 U.S.C. § 4551-4554).

4. Q: Will ARMS agreements roll over to the successful awardee?

A: The successful offeror will be required to abide by the terms of the RFAAP ARMS Tenant Use Agreements in existence and effective beyond 30 September 2022.

5. Q: Slide 19 of the Industry Day charts stated that the Government will likely use commercial utilization/investment as an evaluation factor. Is there a relative order of importance for this factor?

A: Evaluation criteria and their relative order of importance have not been finalized.

6. Q: Does the Government have an expected level of contractor investment that it would like to see?

A: Evaluation criteria has not been finalized; however, the Government is considering using commercial utilization/investment as an evaluation factor in the request for proposal (RFP). The Government would not dictate the level of investment required;

rather, this would be left up to the offerors. The Government encourages feedback via white paper on recommended approaches for obtaining commercial investment.

7. Q: For evaluation criteria, is modernization going to be included? If not, why not?

A: Evaluation criteria has not been finalized; however, it is expected that modernization will be an evaluation factor in the RFP.

8. Q: What is the Government's thoughts on past performance with a background in high hazard maintenance and operations?

A: Evaluation criteria has not been finalized; however, facility operations and past performance are expected to be an evaluation factor in the RFP.

9. Q: Is the workforce at HSAAP unionized?

A: The BAE workforce at HSAAP is not unionized. Subcontractor personnel supporting the fire and security PWSs are currently subject to a collective bargaining agreement.

10. Q: Will the Service Contract Act be applicable to the next contract?

A: This matter is under review.

11. Q: Is there adequate natural gas supply to the facilities?

A: Yes.

12. Q: Will a Facility Clearance be required upon proposal submission, upon award, or some period following award?

13. Q: Will foreign companies be allowed to participate as a subcontractor?

A: Eligible foreign companies will be allowed to participate as a subcontractor provided they are not otherwise restricted under Federal laws and regulation.

14. Q: Will contractors be required to provide pricing based on indemnification and not being indemnified? Can the Government provide a complete list of assets to the Virtual Technical Library (VTL) to support indemnification analysis and pricing?

A: The Government intends to require offerors to provide pricing based on indemnification and not being indemnified. A Government Furnished Property (GFP) listing and the incumbent’s property that will transfer to Government ownership at the end of the contract will be provided with the draft RFP.

15. Q: Are there intellectual property (IP) issues that must be resolved prior to the new operating contractor taking full operational control? Can the Government provide confirmation that it holds rights to all operating procedures required to operate the facility? How will the transition of IP take place between each contractor? Can the Government provide a schedule for providing IP to prospective bidders?

A: Any applicable IP that can be released will be posted in the VTL prior to, or at the time of, the issuance of the draft RFP; updates will be made to the posting in the VTL if additional IP becomes available prior to the issuance of the final RFP.

16. Q: Will quality procedures or standard operating procedures (SOPs) be released with the PWSs? Will any working plans, safety/security related documents be provided?

A: To the extent that quality procedures, SOPs, working plans, safety/security related documents are IP that can be released, they will be; as noted in question #15.

17. Q: Can the Government confirm that they hold the rights and IP to allow future production of insensitive munitions explosives (IMX) at HSAAP?

A: Any applicable IP that can be released will be posted in the VTL prior to, or at the

18. Q: Can the Government confirm that there are no IP or data rights impediments to the commercial sale of products from HSAAP?

A: Any applicable IP that can be released will be posted in the VTL prior to, or at the

19. Q: Does the Government intend for all IP developed to run the new contract to be turned over at the end of the contract? Would the IP be provided with Unlimited or Limited rights?

A: The Government intends to establish Unlimited Rights to all IP developed and/or used during execution of the contract. Specific language regarding IP rights will be provided with the draft RFP.

20. Q: Is there a requirement for upgraded 5G communications at HSAAP?

A: There is no current requirement for 5G communications at HSAAP.

21. Q: How is the request for fulfiller standpoint handled?

22. Q: How does the field service category work today?

A: The field service category is operator dependent.

23. Q: Authority and policy oversight of netcom participation in HSAAP. Who provides HSAAP with their network services (i.e. NIPR, SIPR, etc.)?

A: NIPR and SIPR services are provided through RNEC Bluegrass at Ft. Campbell.

Voice services are provided through the operating contractor. Policy and oversight for NETCOM go through RNEC Bluegrass (CCIRs, ATO, etc.).

24. Q: How are the current information systems protected? Do the leverage technologies like multi-factor authentication, zero trust, and micro-segmentation?

If they do not, are any of those topics part of the modernization strategy?

A: Government IT systems meet RMF regulations and policies in accordance with DODI

8500.01. Operating contractor business networks are subject to industry standards and contracting language (i.e. DFAR 252-204-7012). The operational technology (OT) network is managed by the operating contractor subject to contracting requirements.

25. Q: How does the current contract capture, retain, and preserve records as well as secure data at rest? What is the data recovery and COOP strategy?

A: Data is captured and retained based on type of data (safety, environmental, etc.) and its corresponding federal regulations. From an IT standpoint, data recovery and COOP is based on which network the information is on. Business network and OT network are dependent on the operating contractor.

26. Q: Does HSAAP currently employ IoT devices to reduce utility costs and optimize plant operations?

A: The OT network environment hosts most plant operations technology. There is not currently a focus on IoT devices. There is a metering system in place on the Government side that monitors power usage.

27. Q: This contract has not been competed since 1998. Would you characterize the network, compute, storage, collaboration, and security systems a patchwork of legacy systems or have these domains been updated with modern systems?

A: The systems and devices have gone through multiple rounds of modernization over the years. There is still a mix of some modern systems and some legacy systems.

28. Q: What systems are currently in place that can be used to gather/store data in order to provide analytics?

A: IT/Business network is dependent on the operating contractor and the type of data they would gather. There is no Government analytics program in place as of right now.

29. Q: Does NETCOM provide the network authorities and resources for HSAAP? If not, who provides network, datacenter, security, collaboration, and voice resources? Are any of these resources local or are the provided remotely? In either case, is multi-cloud being considered to automate functions, reduce Day-2 operations, and consolidate costs and resources?

A: NETCOM provides authorities and resources for the NIPR/SIPR and Government systems only. All other network (IT/OT) functions are provided and maintained by the operating contractor in accordance with the terms of the contract. No modernization projects for cloud computing/multi cloud operations are currently under consideration.

30. Q: What was the genesis of bringing the facility use and supply contracts together?

A: The decision to combine the facility use and production contract was primarily for administrative reasons.

31. Q: Does the current contract structure have two contracts?

A: The current contract structure includes a facility use contract and a production contract.

32. Q: When do you expect the acquisition strategy to be finalized?

A: The acquisition strategy will be finalized prior to release of the draft RFP.

33. Q: What is the role of the 22 Government civilians at HSAAP?

A: The on-site staff at HSAAP is primarily responsible for contract administration.

34. Q: Are there preclusions to using drones for safety?

A: Drones are not allowed on plant.

35. Q: When was the last time the Army changed contractors on an ammunition plant?

A: HSAAP was last competed in 1998. There have been multiple competitions for other facilities since that time, including the Lake City Army Ammunition plant which was competed in 2019.

36. Q: Does the Government see a role for audit processing to show where the systems might not be functioning at an optimal level moving forward?

A: Audit readiness and being able to understand the GOCO facilities is a priority.

Feedback from industry is encouraged on this topic to help the Government properly implement this into our contract strategy.

37. Q: Will the Government include the requirement for a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) approved accounting system in the RFP?

A: Yes, the Government intends to require a DCAA approved accounting system.

38. Q: Is there a possible change for using the FAR construction clauses?

A: The Government will consider FAR construction clauses for future application.

39. Q: How do you feel about the current state of mod at HSAAP? Do you have a vision of what success looks like when you get to a modernization state?

A: HSAAP is currently in the midst of a very large capacity expansion effort. There are also priorities being placed to remove personnel from energetic operations. In general, the modernization strategy is to ensure production continuity, reduce operating costs, improve quality, and ensure environmental and safety compliance. The strategy will pursue technology solutions that provide the best cost/benefit results. In general, we want to apply best business practices and improve efficiency and quality to bring these 1940 facilities to the modern era.

40. Q: Do you find you’re getting the modernization funding needed when competing with the other facilities?

A: To date, we have been very successful in getting support for modernization projects as HSAAP.

41. Q: Dr. Jette and Gen Daily are in lockstep on transformation compared to modernization. Have you identified the future on how to support those efforts?

A: We will prioritize projects and then execute depending on the amount and type of funding that gets passed.

42. Q: What upgrades are you looking for in terms of upgrades within modernization?

A: The modernization plan is currently being developed with a focus on capacity expansion. However, the Government is also focused on continuous improvement opportunities that support increased efficiencies, and cost effective production of quality ammunition. Modernization strategy is to ensure production continuity, reduce operating costs, improve quality, and ensure environmental and safety compliance. The strategy will pursue technology solutions that provide the best cost/benefit results.

43. Q: How much focus will be placed on the modernization/transformation of current processes at HSAAP in the RFP?

A: Evaluation criteria has not been finalized; however, it is expected that modernization will be an evaluation factor in the RFP.

44. Q: Do you have a feel for which, if any, of additive manufacturing requirements will be addressed with the modernization efforts?

A: The Government is not currently tracking any specific additive manufacturing requirements.

45. Q: How is the Joint Insensitive Munitions Technology Program/Joint Enhanced Munitions Technology Program transition altering your approach to future modernization at HSAAP?

A: The Government considers all factors when making modernization decision. To date, we have not experienced an impact due to the transition; however, we will continue to monitor for future application.

46. Q: Can you expand on the purpose of that modernization effort as it relates to modern, software defined and intelligent networking, storage, and security?

A: Modernization is generally focused on enhancing production capabilities, with IT networking viewed as a support function to support that goal. Modernization is not typically directed at the IT network itself.

47. Q: What technology advancements is the Army looking for at HSAAP? Particularly the igloos and bunkers?

A: We are not currently looking at technological advancements for the igloos and bunkers. The Government is focused on continuous improvement opportunities that support increased efficiencies and cost effective production of quality product. The modernization strategy is designed to ensure production continuity, reduce operating costs, improve quality, and ensure environmental and safety compliance. The strategy will pursue technology solutions that provide the best cost/benefit results.

48. Q: Is there any plan to move product via robots?

A: Removing personnel from energetic operations is a priority. The Government may consider the use of robots to move product for application in the future.

49. Q: We understand that the Army has made comments about more artificial intelligence (AI). We have seen similar desires with Navy and NASA. Do you see something at HSAAP for AI management?

A: The Government does not plans to implement requirements for AI at this time;

however, it may be considered for application in the future.

50. Q: Does the Government intend to separately compete each modernization project associated with this solicitation? Moving forward, do you see the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or third parties taking on a larger role with modernization?

Can you provide insight into what type of funding and how much funding we might anticipate through those venues? How many and what type of projects would you anticipate?

A: The Government will reserve the right to award modernization projects to the prime contractor, USACE, or to third party contractors. The decision to award modernization projects to the USACE will be made on a case by case basis and will consider factors including, but not limited to, the project scope/complexity, proximity to production capabilities, need for specialization, and urgency. We do not have estimates on the amount of funding or projects that will be awarded through each venue.

51. Q: Is it expected that the successful awardee will perform design and construction for the installation's significant capital improvement projects? Or will those projects be contracted through alternate means? Can the Government elaborate on the required level of coordination required of the operating contractor (e.g., just site access, involvement in project teams, etc.)?

A: The decision to award modernization projects to the USACE or a third party will be made on a case by case basis and will consider factors including, but not limited to, the project scope/complexity, proximity to production capabilities, need for specialization, and urgency. The level of coordination required of the operating contractor will be dependent on the type of project awarded.

52. Q: Can you elaborate on the criteria used to determine if projects would be awarded to the operating contractor, through the USACE, and directly to a third party? For example, would projects always be competitively bid, would projects greater than or less than a certain value be awarded to the operating contractor, etc.? Will there be specific criteria established to govern when projects would be awarded to the operating contractor?

A: The Government does not intend to establish specific criteria to govern when projects would be awarded to the operating contractor, USACE, or third party. The decision to award modernization projects to the USACE or a third party will be made on a case by case basis and will consider factors including, but not limited to, the project scope/complexity, proximity to production capabilities, need for specialization, and urgency.

53. Q: Will the prime operator will be given the opportunity identify modernization efforts where it would make sense for the prime to have that work before a decision is made to have it outside the prime?

A: The decision to award modernization projects to the USACE or a third party will be made on a case by case basis and will consider factors including, but not limited to, the project scope/complexity, proximity to production capabilities, need for specialization, and urgency. Information from the prime operator may be needed to support this analysis.

54. Q: Are modernization projects planned to be executed using a design-bid-build procurement model, or a design-build model?

A: The contract strategy will be specific to each modernization project, but both strategies have been used in the past at HSAAP.

55. Q: If an operating contractor has teamed with an engineering company specifically for modernization projects, would that fit in your acquisition strategy?

A: Evaluation criteria has not been finalized; however, it is expected that an offeror’s approach to modernization will be evaluated in the RFP.

56. Q: Will the prime operator be allowed to participate modernization projects awarded to the USACE or a third party, or would the Government consider this a conflict of interest?

57. Q: If a contractor is part of the team that is doing operations of HSAAP, would that team member be precluded from third party modernization work?

58. Q: The Government stated it is looking for a responsible and innovative contractor. Are you looking for innovative production capabilities, or something like innovation in terms of having a zero carbon footprint?

A: Evaluation criteria has not been finalized; however, the Government is looking at innovation across the board at the facility and will always consider applying best practices to improve production, quality, safety, maintenance, etc.

59. Q: The Joint Program Executive Office eluded to a new operating model. What is different in this acquisition strategy from previous competitions and will this acquisition change to capture the new model?

A: The acquisition strategy has not been finalized. The Government is always looking to incorporate lessons learned and best practices as new information and market research becomes available.

60. Q: Is the ultimate end-state to have the facility be operated in such a fashion that it would have the appearance of being owned by the operating contractor with the Government as the prime customer of the facility?

A: The intent is the facility remain a GOCO facility.

61. Q: What business practices are working and what are not working? What is the Government's biggest challenge with this transition?

A: The Government’s focus for the next contract is on achieving the acquisition objectives set forth in the industry day briefing.

62. Q: Is there a commitment to HSAAP being competed?

A: It is the Government’s intent to compete the HSAAP contract.

63. Q: Is the Government considering the use of a facility bank or major maintenance budget?

A: The Government does not intend to maintain the facility bank that is currently in use at HSAAP for the next contract. A major maintenance requirement is being considered.

Feedback on this topic via white paper is encouraged.

64. Q: Will whitepapers be held as confidential?

A: Yes.

65. Q: Does the Government have a need for probabilistic risk assessments?

A: The Government does not have a need for a probabilistic risk assessment at this time.

66. Q: Does the Army conduct a return on investment (ROI) analysis when you execute modernization projects? If so, can they be shared?

A: For every modernization project an analysis is conducted to justify its funding. A financial evaluation is performed as part of this analysis to determine the financial ROI. If there is not a financial ROI, other returns on investment are considered (i.e. safety, environmental, etc.). These analyses cannot and will not be shared.

67. Q: Is the Government able to provide estimates on future modernization projects/funding, such as expected workload (FY 22 and beyond), the number of projects expected that might be tasked to the operating contractor, average size, time frame, anticipated funding, etc.?

68. Q: Is there a HSAAP modernization plan, and if so, could you make it available to prospective bidders?

69. Q: Can the Government provide a description, status and completion schedule of all ongoing or planned modernization projects that are/will be executed by the incumbent operating contractor?

A: More detailed information on HSAAP modernization projects and schedules will be released at a later date.

70. Q: Does the Government intend to provide historical data pertaining to modernization projects (e.g., project name/scope, total value, duration) to provide prospective bidders with a greater understanding of the HSAAP modernization program?

A: More detailed information on HSAAP modernization, to include a list of historical projects, will be provided at a later date.

71. Q: It appears from publicly released information that several modernization projects will extend beyond the period of performance of the current contract. Can the Government provide a list of all projects currently underway and/or anticipated to span the transition period with the follow on contract (with either obligated funding or pending funding)?

A: All modernization projects that may extend into the transition period are being evaluated in order to mitigate and assist in eliminating project transition risk. More detailed information on HSAAP modernization projects and schedules will be released at a later date.

72. Q: Is the A&B plant consolidation project complete? Will it be completed by end of the contract?

A: More detailed information on HSAAP modernization projects and schedules will be released at a later date.

73. Q: Can you provide detailed information on the research development explosives (RDX) expansion?

A: This has been a large effort to increase capacity, specifically with RDX capacity.

Those are ongoing and expected to go at least through the end of the current contract and potentially in parallel with the next contract. All modernization projects that may extend into the transition period are being evaluated in order to mitigate and assist in eliminating project transition risk. More detailed information on HSAAP modernization projects and schedules will be released at a later date.

74. Q: Is the Government seeking 10 years of firm fixed prices?

A: The proposed acquisition strategy is seeking 10 years of firm fixed prices. Feedback on this topic via white paper is encouraged to meet the objectives of affordable and sustainable pricing.

75. Q: Will the price matrix apply to third party work?

A: The price matrix will apply to third party work. It will not apply to commercial work.

76. Q: Would the Government consider a strategy in which the five year base is FFP and the out years are not-to-exceed pricing?

A: The acquisition strategy is still under review. The Government encourages feedback on this topic in order to meet the objectives of affordable and sustainable pricing.

77. Q: Different materials have different costs because the precursor materials vary in price. Is the Government considering this when developing the pricing model at HSAAP? Will the price matrix include volume ranges? Will the ranges be at the plant level or at the product level?

A: It is currently intended that the price matrix will be based on a plant level, or multiple plant volumes, as well as the individual product levels. The Government encourages feedback on this topic via white paper in order to meet the objectives of affordable and sustainable pricing.

78. Q: Based on ongoing modernization projects, what product production capacitates should bidders assume during their proposal development?

79. Q: Is the Government contemplating any opportunity to reduce PWS requirements/costs as has been studied by McKinsey, as well as gap funding?

A: The Government will consider all analyses/studies when reviewing and finalizing PWS requirements. Gap funding is not being considered. All indirect PWS costs shall be amortized into the price of product.

80. Q: Can the Government confirm that there are no impediments to DNAN production at HSAAP?

81. Q: Can the Government provide a list of products and volumes that are anticipated to be provided under years 1-5 of the pending operating facility contract? Are there any plans to issue guidance to industry for future production scenarios and/or forward looking demand data.

A: The Government will provide a list of product requirements and evaluation quantities in the price matrix of the draft and final RFP. The evaluation quantities will be estimates based on planning quantities at time of RFP release and will not be obligatory under the resulting contract; they will not binding and shall not be relied upon for execution purposes.

82. Q: Can the Government provide estimates of commercial production at HSAAP?

A: The Government will not provide estimates on commercial production. The Government intends to allow offerors to utilize excess plant capacity for commercial purposes.

83. Q: Can the Government provide any data on the percent of Government production versus non-DOD production?

A: Commercial production is proprietary information and will not be released.

84. Q: Will the Government consider incorporating a production minimum in the RFP?

A: The Government will not consider production minimums in the RFP.

85. Q: With investment that the current contractor has made, what specific property that is core to the operation of the facility is owned by current operator?

A: A GFP listing and the incumbent’s property that will transfer to Government ownership at the end of the contract will be provided with the draft RFP.

86. Q: Will the next base contract have a requirement to maintain a research and development (R&D) capability at HSAAP?

A: The acquisition strategy is still under review, however, at this time there is not a requirement to maintain an R&D capability at HSAAP.

87. Q: What is the Government's thoughts on a two contract/two contractor approach for facility operations and production at HSAAP?

A: The Government has considered this approach in the past; however, it has found significant challenges with implantation due to the complexity and level of integration required between operations and production in order to safely/efficiently operate GOCO facilities. However, the acquisition strategy has not been finalized and feedback via white paper on this topic is encouraged.

88. Q: Does the operator run guard forces or security? Are there security upgrades you’re looking for as well?

A: The operator is responsible for providing security at the plant. Security requirement will be included with the draft RFP.

89. Q: Will the Government provide consistent bidding assumptions to be utilized by prospective bidders with regards to First Article Testing/Qualification requirements? Providing prescriptive bidding assumptions will eliminate the confusion of disparate bidder assumptions on the Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

A: First Article Testing/Qualification requirements must be done in accordance with the Technical Data Packages (TDPs), which will be released with the draft RFP. If there are still questions after the TDPs have been released with the draft RFP, offerors can submit questions at that time.

90. Q: When will product specifications and evaluation criteria be released?

A: Product specifications and evaluation criteria will be released with the draft RFP.

91. Q: For formulations requiring explosives not produced at HSAAP, has the Government historically provided those or have they been purchased by the operating contractor?

A: The Government will only provide the product specifications for those items included on the HSAAP price matrix.

92. Q: Are any of the HSAAP PWSs, Contract Data Requirements Lists, or TDPs classified?

93. Q: Any potential change on the timing of the draft RFP?

A: We do not foresee any changes to the timing of the draft RFP at this time.

94. Q: Do you see any impacts because of COVID to this procurement timeline?

A: We do not expect to make any changes to the procurement timeline at this time.

95. Q: Is there any potential that the existing contract will be extended?

A: We intend to compete the HSAAP contract to align with the existing contract’s current period of performance. However, there are modernization projects that are anticipated to extend beyond the current period of performance and we are evaluating how to best handle this with a transition plan.

96. Q: When will facility tours be available?

A: We will do our best to get industry on the plant as soon as it can be done safely.

97. Q: Will bidders be allowed inside the production building during facility tours?

A: The Government intends to allow bidders inside buildings during facility tours as long as it is in compliance with the safety rules at the facility.

98. Q: Can the Government provide the HSAAP tour narrative, as it is available?

A: The tour narrative will be provided on beta.sam.gov when it becomes available.

99. Q: If facility tours can’t be provided until April 2021, will it delay the acquisition?

A: We do not anticipate an impact now, but if COVID-19 impacts are still present we will make sure everyone has equal opportunity to obtain all information necessary to develop a proposal.

100.Q: What is the intent of the 15 month transition period? Can you explain how it would work during execution (i.e. who will receive orders, who will be responsible for delivery, will there be a matrix price for orders placed through that period)?

A: The current contract already includes a 15 month transition period included that we are required to abide by. The intent of the transition period is to allow the incumbent to complete all production deliveries and ongoing modernization projects. The incumbent will maintain full operational control of the facility during the transition period. The successful awardee will receive all new production orders during the transition period so they can immediately begin production upon assuming full operational control of the facility. The price for orders placed during the transition period will be based on the proposal submitted against the RFP.

101.Q: Does the Government plan to direct fund transition?

A: No, the Government plans to include transition as an indirect PWS, and each company shall make a business decision on whether to include the cost of transition in its ammunition unit prices. The Government is seeking feedback and additional information from industry on proposed alternate approaches.

102.Q: What is the environment for the VTL and is it already established? If not, what virtual library models have been considered? What are the user interface requirements?

A: The VTL functions like a SharePoint site and we establish a two-step authorization for users.

103.Q: When will be the VTL be available?

A: The Government intends to make the VTL available prior to Industry Day #2.

104.Q: What information does the Government anticipate providing in the VTL and

OSL?

A: The VTL will include the Baseline Facility Assessment and Baseline Environmental Conditions Assessment, all applicable IP that can be released, and any other documents deemed necessary to support proposal development. The OSL will include documents and information deemed too sensitive to post online.

105.Q: Does the Government intend to provide historical maintenance data pertaining to production equipment, infrastructure, associated equipment, and facilities ensure offerors obtain an accurate picture of the state of facilities and assets?

106.Q: Does the Government plan to publish historical costs of running the facility?

A: The Government does not intend to publish historical cost data for operating the facility at this time.

107.Q: Can the Government provide a copy of any Level 3/4 Government Corrective Action Requests and responses that have been issued to HSAAP over the last five years?

A: Contractor performance information is proprietary and will not be released.

108.Q: Can you provide information on the incumbent’s performance on the contract?

A: Contractor performance information is proprietary and will not be released.

109.Q: Would it be possible to get a copy of the original Statement of Work or PWS used for the solicitation to the current Facility contract and the current Supply contract for HSAAP?

A: The Government will consider making this available in the VTL.

110.Q: Can you please provide an overview of the data that will be made available to all bidders concerning the pricing of compounds to be manufactured and the maintenance and upkeep of the facilities. Given the one-of-a-kind nature of the manufacturing process, and the unique equipment at HSAAP, how does the Government intend to eliminate the incumbent’s advantage?

A: The Government intends to provide a Baseline Facility Assessment and Baseline Environmental Conditions Assessment to the VTL. A GFP listing and the incumbent’s property that will transfer to Government ownership at the end of the contract will also be provided with the draft RFP. Additionally, any applicable IP that can be released will be posted in the VTL prior to, or at the time of, the issuance of the draft RFP; updates will be made to the posting in the VTL if additional IP becomes available prior to the issuance of the final RFP.