W564KV-16-R-0011_QA_Amendment_0003.pdf

SOLICITATION W564KV-16-R-0011

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

AMENDMENT 0003

*Please note that all questions are posted verbatim as they were received*

QUESTION 1: Please confirm that Offeror’s are to use the hours provided in Attachment 3 for bidding purposes?

ANSWER 1: The hours in Attachment 3 are based on the formula of 2,224 annual hours per individual.

QUESTION 2: If an Offeror utilizes hours in their bid that different than those provided in Attachment 3 will they be determined ineligible for award?

ANSWER 2: Attachment 3 is the general scope of work determined by the government, all offerors are expected to use the same scope for purpose of evaluation so we can compare apples to apples.

Labor rate will determine the difference in price. If the contractor uses less hours when building the proposal then it appears that the scope is being reduced.

QUESTION 3: Will the Government reimburse the Awardee during execution for Typical ODC costs?

ANSWER 3: Any costs incurred by the contractor will need to be included within the contractor’s proposal with the exception of the reimbursable CLNIS. Cost reimbursable CLINS are only for travel (in accordance with the JFTR) and surge requirements as applicable

QUESTION 4: Is DBA insurance considered an ODC?

ANSWER 4: DBA insurance can be considered Other Direct Costs (ODC).

QUESTION 5: Will DBA insurance costs be reimbursed during execution under a Cost Type CLIN?

ANSWER 5: Cost reimbursable CLINS are only for travel (in accordance with the JFTR) and surge requirements as applicable. DBA insurance will not be reimbursed through the use of either of these

CLINS.

QUESTION 6: Will COLA be reimbursed during execution?

ANSWER 6: No, cost reimbursable CLINS are only for travel (in accordance with the JFTR) and surge requirements as applicable.

QUESTION 7: Do Offeror’s need to contain housing and other OCONUS expenses in their FFP bill rates?

ANSWER 7: Any costs incurred in completing the contract should be included in the contractor’s proposal. The Government cannot provide guidance on how to structure contractor proposals.

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QUESTION 8: Will invoicing be based on hours worked during a period or will it be the FFP amount bid during a year divided by 12?

ANSWER 8: FFP amount bid.

QUESTION 9: Should Offeror’s use workload data in Attachment 3 for all years?

ANSWER 9: Yes. Attachment 3 reflects the current workload data. This could be changed with a contract modification in the future should the PTF mission/equipment set change.

QUESTION 10: Can Offeror’s add or subtract labor categories listed in Attachment 3 for bidding purposes?

ANSWER 10: The Labor Categories are what is needed. To subtract would not be advisable as it may affect the Contractor’s ability to fulfill its contractual obligations/requirements.

QUESTION 11: Are there any contractual requirements regarding the percentage of German nationals to be employed during execution?

ANSWER 11: No.

QUESTION 12: Will the Government provide typical office supplies or will they be reimbursed at cost during execution?

ANSWER 12: The Government provides the typical office supplies.

QUESTION 13: Are there any prohibitions against using non-US Expats or German nationals during execution of the contract?

ANSWER 13: No.

QUESTION 14: How will Government directed overtime be billed by the contractor during execution?

ANSWER 14: It is expected that the contractor properly and fully staff their organization for the execution of this contract. Any work exceeding the standard operating hours will be discussed between the Contracting Officer and vendor prior to execution. If it is determined that additional work is necessary the changes will be negotiated and the contract properly modified.

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QUESTION 15: Can/will the Government provide the number of Training/Exercises expected annually?

ANSWER 15: Currently it is expected 6-8 large rotations and various other small ones.

QUESTION 16: In the workload data (Attachment 3) you identify a PM, DPM, Production Control coordinator and a Certified Welder (JL). In 1.6.17 Key personnel you mention a Contract Manager and an alternate. Should we deduct that the PM/DPM and the Contract Manager/alternate are the same positions?

ANSWER 16: The terms “Program Manager”, “Production Manager/Coordinator”, and “Contract

Manager” listed in the PWS all mean Project/ Deputy Project Manager as applicable and have been corrected in the PWS. Please reference W564KV-16-R-0011-0002.

QUESTION 17: Will the government provide facilities to the contractor during Transition for the purpose of onboarding incumbent workforce and other Transition activities?

ANSWER 17: Yes