NMS_QA_from_Industry_20150928.pdf

# QUESTION ANSWER

Anticipated performance requirements metrics and standards for: (a) equipment/vehicle maintenance; (b) weapons maintenance; (c)

Training Advice and Assistance; (d) supply chain management; (e) senior logistics leadership training, etc.).

The final RFP will outline Standards and Metrics.

We are aware of difficulty with MMTs early on the current contract. Will the Government please confirm the origin and type of vehicles for this requirement and whether Fords or the aforementioned MMTs will be the primary vehicle of use?

ANDSF will utilize primarily Ford Ranger trucks as its MMT for its Contact Team consistent Attachment 0001.

The PWS references a 20% standard for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance work orders at each maintenance location. Will the

Government please clarify that this 20% standard is for the Contractor?

The draft PWS requires the contractor to perform 20% of the unscheduled and scheduled maintenance.

4 Will the Government please confirm the type of repair and service this 20% encompasses: i.e., preventative repairs and services?

The PWS requirement includes all levels of maintenance from inspection, preventative maintenance

(services), diagnosing, repairing, replacing of vehicles, ground equipment and weapons. The PWS requires the contractor to rebuild secondary items (engines, transmissions etc.)

Will the Government please confirm the contractor is not responsible for the remaining 80% of work orders not completed by the

ANDSF?

The ANDSF will perform 80% of the maintenance work load. Performance standards within the RFP detail how the USG will assess contractor performance.

Additional rationale and write‐ups for each individual work order external to IGET seems untenable. Will the Government please confirm the maintenance reports by IGET are adequate for reporting deferred maintenance without an additional rationale being required?

Currently the ANDSF use a manual system to track work orders and demand analysis. The PWS requires the contractor to provide a manual and electronic work order for the 20% CLS support. The contractor will track the 20% maintenance in its own electronic maintenance data base system for auditing purposes.

IGET currently performs this function. Will the Government please confirm the maintenance reports by IGET are adequate for requesting controlled substitution and additional email authorization is not required?

Currently the ANDSF use a manual system to track work orders and demand analysis. The PWS requires the contractor to provide a manual and electronic work order for the 20% CLS support. The contractor will track the 20% maintenance in its own electronic maintenance data base system for auditing purposes.

Calibrations, zeroing of weapons, and user maintenance of all weapons systems and associated ancillary equipment; Identifying failures and recommend higher‐level of maintenance when required. Will the Government please clarify the source for ammunition to support the requirement, ANDSF, coalition, or CAP?

No ammunition will be provided. PWS will be updated with correct language.

The PWS sets standards for completion of 7 days and 180 days. Will the Government please clarify the start date for this requirement as FOC?

The USG anticipates updating the PWS language to clarify FOC requirements and standards.

Of the 23 proposed installation locations, how many were master planned for maintenance and training mission requirements? And current status?

The final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location.

11 How many of the 23 proposed locations provide functionally designed maintenance and training mission‐specific and general facilities? The final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location.

12 How is readiness tracking being done today?

The Logistic Readiness Assessment Tool (LRAT) is the ANA reporting system. The regional Corps provides the readiness reports weekly to Afghan Army Headquarters. The LRAT is ANA's internal reporting system that the

Coalition monitors on a monthly basis. For the ANP the contractor tracks the entire fleet on the authorized strength document (Tashkil) and provides weekly readiness reports by region to the USG COR.

13 What formulas are currently used to calculate the “average operational readiness”? The PWS will be updated with the calculation of "average operational readiness".

14 What is the time period used for calculation of the “average operational readiness”?

Currently, the average operational readiness in the AQL, PWS AQLs, is calculated on a monthly basis. The contractor shall update readiness rate weekly. An operational readiness CDRL will be added to the final RFP.

15 What is the projected state of operational readiness at contract start? The USG will provide operational readiness rates at time of contract award.

It states 65% for the first year. Is it calculated by first calculating a daily operational readiness and then averaging the daily for the 365 days?

The final PWS will include language defining calculation of Operational Readiness.

17 Who is responsible for generating the data used for the calculation of operational readiness? The party performing the maintenance generates the data used for calculation of operational readiness.

18 How will the fleets be defined for readiness reporting; By vehicle type? By location? By Unit? Or as a whole for the ANA and ANP?

The PWS will be revised at final RFP and an example report will be provided as an attachment in the final

RFP.

Because section 3.2 Contractor Logistics Support indicates the equipment is inducted into the ANDSF Maintenance System, we can assume that the ANDSF maintenance system data will be used. How will we be provided access to the data?

The ANDSF will provide maintenance records to the contractor in order to calculate operational readiness.

What capabilities exist to modify the ANDSF maintenance system that will allow for collection of data not inherent in the current system? For example, will the system capture multiple vehicle faults by vehicle and if not, can we modify to do so?

Currently, the ANDSF maintenance system is a manual system. There is no plan to modify it.

The second paragraph indicates the equipment is inducted into the ANDSF Maintenance System. What system is currently used for the

ANSDF Maintenance system? Can/will a capabilities brief/demo of the current system be provided?

Currently the ANDSF use a manual system to track work orders and demand analysis. The PWS requires the contractor to provide a manual and electronic work order for the 20% CLS support. The contractor will track the 20% maintenance in its own electronic maintenance data base system for auditing purposes.

CDRL’s 7 and 8 are listed as deliverables for the 20% CLS maintenance performed. Does the ANDSF maintenance system have the capability to capture the elements required for reporting? Or will the contractor be required to capture data elements in a separate system?

The ANDSF maintenance system is a manual system that could allow the contractor to capture the elements required for reporting under CDRL 0007. The contractor shall use both the ANDSF manual maintenance system and its own electronic system for the 20% CLS requirement.

Paragraph 2 states “The contractor shall …. provide enough fuel for vehicles and equipment to perform maintenance and final testing.”

Are fuel storage capabilities available at all maintenance facilities?

The ANDSF will provide fuel for ANDSF vehicles and ground equipment. The PWS has been revised to remove this language.

24 What are the contractor’s options when the time to obtain COR approval is untimely?

The contract will set forth the rights and responsibilities of the parties. However, if the COR does not respond in a timely manner the contractor should contact the PCO.

25 Is it necessary to obtain COR approval for all work orders awaiting parts?

The final RFP will include relevant procedure. It is anticipated that COR approval is only required for Non

Mission Capable (NMC) work orders that will impact down time of the equipment, as stated in the draft PWS.

26 Does this indicate that the contractor is responsible for establishing a rebuild or overhaul facility? Is there an expected repairable list?

No, the rebuild facilities will exist at time of award. ANA rebuild facilities are located at the HRW and CWS;

ANP rebuild facilities are located at CMF. The repairable parts list is included in PWS 3.2.1.1 Scheduled and

Unscheduled Maintenance. Attachment 0002 will be updated in final RFP.

27 Will the USG provide all Technical Data Packages for all vehicles to be maintained? At what point does the above occur?

The USG will not provided Technical Data Packages. In accordance with the PWS and Attachment 0005, the

USG will provide or the contractor will procure all necessary technical manuals.

Regarding the 24 hour limit before sending it to National Level, is the 24 hour for repair an actual 24 hour timer or 24 hours to perform the task?

The USG is eliminating the standard regarding 24 hour maintenance related to regional and national level.

The PWS will be updated in the final RFP.

Does the Afghan Government have test sets required to implement a secondary repair or will the contractor be required to bring those with them?

The contractor shall provide all tools, material handling equipment, and other equipment necessary to accomplish maintenance support except that which is indicated in Attachment 0007.

While the government stated ANDSF have established level 1 vehicle maintenance skills, they did not indicate if the same applies to weapons maintenance. Can the government clarify current level of basic weapons maintenance proficiency to ensure vendor solutions have a common starting point for phase‐in?

The contractor can expect the ANDSF to have minimal proficiency maintaining weapons

Are there current contract vehicles in place to provide weapons maintenance or maintenance training to ANDSF? If so, how long have the vehicles been in place and what are their scope?

Contracts W560MY‐15‐C‐0005 and W560MY‐15‐C‐0006 contain weapon property accountability requirements. There is no current contract providing maintenance support on weapons. The ANA and ANP maintain their weapons and order parts.

Would the Government please amplify on the CLS workload requirements and planning parameters for this 20% that would enable the contractor to prepare an accurate BOE?

No, however, the USG will provide historical maintenance data to the contractor at contract award.

For planning/estimating purposes, would the Government please provide the annual average number of work orders that may be required for each of the various types/models of vehicles/weapons/ equipment (e.g. Ford LTVs average of 4 work orders per year).

No, however, the USG will provide historical maintenance data to the contractor at contract award.

Additionally, would the Government please provide a typical stratification of the types/categories of work orders involved based on known/projected experience on similar current contracts (e.g. scheduled services; unscheduled maintenance, etc.? For example, of the average 4 LTV work orders in item b. above, 1 is a service work order; 2 are organizational maintenance and 1 sustainment level maintenance).

No, however, the USG will provide historical maintenance data to the contractor at contract award.

35 Would the Government please confirm there are no CLS requirements to be performed (e.g. only Training and Mentoring). PWS paragraph 3.2 requires CLS. In accordance with the PWS, Trainers and Mentors do not perform CLS.

Does the Government also intend to provide offerors the list of Work facilities and relevant characteristics on each ANDSF location (e.g.

number of maintenance buildings along with number of maintenance bays; warehouses and sq. feet of storage; classroom capacities and configuration, etc.?

The final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location.

What criteria, if any, will be established to determine what repairs will be done by the Contractor and what repairs will be performed by the ANDSF?

The USG anticipates the final RFP will establish criteria to determine how work orders are assigned between the contractor and ANDSF.

38 Can the contractor work over or under the 20% in order to meet the defined readiness rate requirements? PWS 3.2 requires the contractor to complete 20% of the work orders.

Would the government consider providing a sample or illustrative 20% Work Order detail to price? The labor and technical requirements can vary greatly depending on the work requirement and specificity.

No, however, the USG will provide historical maintenance data to the contractor at contract award.

Would the government consider providing a sample 20% work order to level‐set the pricing during the evaluation period? Is there a demand history per vehicle type?

No, however, the USG will provide historical maintenance data to the contractor at contract award.

41 Will the government provide details on the state of the current fleet as a baseline from which to plan? No, however, the USG will provide historical maintenance data to the contractor at contract award.

Will the USG consider revising the 20% work order maintenance requirement to include specific vehicles rather than a percentage of work orders to ensure a firm statement of work for CLS and the ability for the contractor control readiness for this portion of fleet?

This requirement is performance based requirement. PWS 3.2 requires the contractor to complete 20% of the work orders. The RFP includes a list of vehicles under Attachment 0001 Density List.

The Draft RFP states, a) Vehicles and Weapons, “Each national and regional work site maintains an average operational readiness above 65% for the 1st year, 70% for the 2nd year, 80% for the 3rd year, 85% for the 4th year and 90% at transition.”

b) Ground equipment: “Each national and regional work site maintains an average operational readiness above 70% for the 1st year, 75% for the 2nd year, 80% for the 3rd year, 85% for the 4th year and 90% at transition.”

Would the Government please provide the current Operational Readiness status?

The USG will provide operational readiness rates at time of contract award.

44 What system do the incumbents use for work order maintenance tracking and management? The incumbent contractors use IGET and FASTRACK.

STD: ANDSF supply system to be 100% accurate when compared to physical inventories; AQL: 95% accuracy; Deliverable: CDRL A009.

Will the Government please identify how long after FOC the contractor will have to meet CDRL A009 standards?

The USG anticipates updating the PWS language to clarify FOC requirements and standards.

46 “Contractor to recover contractor vehicles” is there an expectation that contractor will provide recovery assets? (4.6) PWS paragraph 4.6 requires the contractor to perform recovery operations of GFE and CAP.

47 For clarification, ammunition is needed to conduct function/zero/calibration testing. Who will supply ammunition? Ammunition is not needed to conduct function/zero/calibration testing.

48 Is this going to be an Afghanistan solution for supply and maintenance or is the a U.S. imposed solution?

The PWS sets forth the tasks required from the contactor. The USG anticipates that Sections L&M of the final

RFP will require the contractor to propose an approach to transition to organic sustainment.

49 What is the current readiness of the ANDSF for each system? The USG will provide operational readiness rates at time of contract award.

50 What responsibility do we have for the vehicles in the remote locations?

The PWS requires the contractor to provide support at sites identified in Attachment 0002. PWS paragraph

4.6 addresses Recovery Operations and states the ANDSF is responsible for recovery of its vehicles.

51 How is the 20% allocation of Work Orders determined to establish a fair distribution of work load?

The USG anticipates work orders to be distributed between the contractor and the ANDSF. The work orders will be distributed pursuant to a joint agreement between the contractor and ANDSF maintenance leadership. The final RFP will provide additional language.

The operational capability metrics requires a higher % for the contractor to achieve, but if the contractor is not in control of the assets

(i.e. only responsible for 20% of Work Orders), how will the operational capability be measured? How will this be benchmarked/baselined?

The standards for operational readiness apply only to Training and Mentoring . This standard is a measurement of the contractor's ability to successfully train and mentor the ANDSF.

Movement of vehicles from Regional to National (+24 hours to repair) will be time and cost prohibitive. Is it more effective and beneficial to conduct major unit replacement at the Regional, return the defective major unit to the National location and establish a remanufacturing program?

The USG is eliminating the standard regarding 24 hour maintenance related to regional and national level.

The PWS will be updated in the final RFP.

How will allocation of sufficient work space be managed to ensure the contractor has the appropriate work area to efficiently complete the 20% of Work Orders?

The contractor will have sufficient workspace to complete 20% CLS. The allocation of the workspace is the responsibility of ANDSF.

While TACOM does not see a priority to train the low level mechanics, we believe there is a benefit to engage with the Afghan

Technical Institutes to develop the technical competency. Could it be seen as beneficial to build in to this program the ability to tap in to local resources and train the ANDSF mechanics (soldiers) at these institutes and prevent them from being removed from the motor pool and assigned other military duties?

The PWS as it sets forth the USG's requirements for shoulder‐to‐shoulder training will remain unchanged.

Introduction and development of maintenance support within the civil service to support the fleet has been raised previously. Would this be considered as beneficial under this contract?

The USG anticipates that the contractor will only train ANDSF personnel under this contract.

57 There is no requirement in the draft proposal for body shop repair or training. Will this be required in the final proposal? The PWS sets for the USG's requirements for body shop repair in Section 3.2.1.1.

58 Will the Government please confirm and include language in the final RFP the process for determining what will be in CMPS? The PWS sets forth the USG's requirements for CMPS at PWS 3.2.2. and 3.2.2.1.

Training and mentoring includes “Establishment and operation of …..Requisitioning and exchange of repair parts”. Will current SOP's be provided for review as a part of the RFP?

The USG will not provide this information.

60 What, if any, rebuild capabilities exist and is there a list of repairable components and capabilities currently available?

The USG anticipates rebuild facilities will exist at time of award. For the ANA component rebuild will be conducted at HRW and CWS. For the ANP component rebuild will be conducted at the CMF. PWS 3.2.1.1

Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance includes the repairable parts list.

61 Is there a current program to repair designated items and return them to the supply system?

There is an ongoing effort to repair designated items (repairables) and return them to the Afghan supply system.

What is the Governments expectation/plan for managing refusal by Afghan officials when parts are available? i.e., if an official holds approval for an alternator that he has in stock, what recourse does the contractor have?

In this situation the contractor should elevate the concern to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Are the process flows described in the brief today currently being used by ANDSF? If not, is there a timeline for implementation? Are the processes already approved by ANDSF stakeholders?

Coalition forces supporting the ANA and ANP perform the process flows for supply on an annual basis.

Process flows for maintenance are not currently being performed but are anticipated as requirements for

NMS.

64 Are the quantities of parts listed on Attachment 004 totals for each site? Yes. This list will be updated in the final RFP.

The Process for MOD and MOI form 14 has the requirement for several signatures. Do they currently physically walk, drive, etc... The

MOD/ MOI 14 through the signature process, or do they have scan and email capabilities?

Capabilities vary from region to region; however, it is a manpower intensive process with multiple physical signatures required.

Do we need to have a separate warehouse for CLS 20% parts or is there a separate secure area for the contractor within each ANA/P warehouse?

Secured locations will be available at each work site identified in Attachment 0002 for the contractor to store

CMPS parts, per PWS 3.2.2.

67 The inventory requires a 100% check, when was the last one completed? Parts in the Afghan supply system are currently being brought to record.

There is some concern about non‐OEM, sub‐standard, or counterfeit parts having entered the system on the current contracts. Will the incoming contractor be allowed to remove and replace such parts?

If the contractor identifies any counterfeit parts in the system it shall notify the COR. The contract and applicable law govern the rights, responsibilities and remedies of the parties.

Is the government looking for a solution to avoid sub‐standard parts entering the system in the future? Can this be included as a requirement to facilitate the cost solution?

No. The final RFP sets forth the requirements of NMS.

70 How will the Contractor Managed Stock Program (CMSP) be restocked and replenished by the contractor? The final RFP will include parts process flow presented at Industry Day.

What procedures and processes are or will be established to inventory the primary and secondary stocking locations across

Afghanistan?

ANSF organic inventory is currently entered into the Core‐IMS system. The introduction of this system and the full inventory is an ongoing and separate project in theater. The current inventory systems are primarily paper based, but the USG anticipates it will be Core IMS by the time of award of the NMS contract.

What procedures and processes are or will be established to identify, segregate, and account for parts determined to be counterfeit or non‐standard during the physical inventory of the primary and secondary stocking locations across Afghanistan?

If the contractor identifies any counterfeit parts in the system it shall notify the COR. The contract and applicable law govern the rights, responsibilities and remedies of the parties.

In the [Foreign Military] FM type acquisition path for standard items, what priority will DLA assign to requirements for this program that are identified as DLA stocked or managed items?

ANA and ANP will have the same priority (02, 05 and 12) as any other orders the U.S. Army orders through the DLA system in overseas operations of the SNAP process. The priorities are determined based on the status of the vehicles, equipment and weapons. Under NMS, the ANA and ANP will follow the same process currently in place when ordering Class IX repair parts.

Under localized, not standard buys or “emergency” buys that fall outside the SNAP/FMS protocols outlined at the Industry Day will

BAA/TAA requirements be applied?

The contractor's responsibility for parts buys is outlined in the CMPS process at PWS 3.2.2.

75 Will weapons system components as envisioned to be supported under this program only be procured via the SNAP/FMS process?

Yes, the process for procuring weapons system parts will be the same as that for vehicle and ground equipment.

76 Will procedures and process be instituted in the “local purchase” acquisition route to ensure parts accuracy and accountability?

The contractor shall train the ANDSF on parts acquisition under Supply Chain Management Training and

Mentoring in accordance with PWS 3.1.3.1.

Whether the Government will authorize the contractor to use the military repair parts supply system for sourcing/production control/reporting (e.g. use of SARRS and SAMS for class IX sourcing and management; access to DLA support).

The contractor will not have access to DLA support through USG channels but can attain on its own. It will not have access to SAMS or SARRS as the primary mode of resupply will be through the Afghan parts channels.

The contractor will only be authorized to order what are shortcomings in the CMPS when the Afghan supply system avenue is exhausted and only with written permission of the area COR.

Material plug number: will the plug number include assets required to be utilized for transportation of equipment in and around theater such as “Jingle Trucks etc.…?

The final RFP will detail what is included in the plug number. At this time, the USG anticipates the material plug number will include the cost for parts and freight/shipping. No transportation assets will be included in the material plug number.

Will ANA ground and Air Assets be available to move equipment between locations? Or will the requirement be for local vendors via

“Jingle Truck” Transport etc.…?

ANA ground and Air Assets will not be available to move equipment between locations.

80 How would the contractor have visibility of parts ordered through SNAP (ACC‐WRN)? The contractor will not have visibility. The ANDSF shall manage the SNAP ordering process.

81 Will the Government please confirm all GFE tools on the current contract will be available for use by the awardee? The final RFP will include a list of GFE (see PWS 2.9).

Are there training and maintenance functional capabilities such as hydraulic maintenance lifts and overhead lifts/cranes, maintenance pits, air compressors? Will an inventory be available for each location? Can you describe the infrastructure in place?

The final RFP will include a list of GFE (see PWS 2.9) and information regarding resources and facilities available at each location.

83 Is there a density list for communications and electronic equipment that might fall under NMS contracts?

Communications and electronic equipment are not part of this PWS. The USG will provide a final density list as Attachment 0001 in the RFP.

84 Has the Government released attachment 0007 or is it coming with the final RFP? The final RFP will provide a list of GFE (see PWS 2.9).

Are any tools GFE? Will the contractor use ANA/P shared tools for the 20% work order or will we need to have an entirely separate tool

/ equipment set?

The final RFP will provide a list of GFE (see PWS 2.9). The contractor shall provide all additional tools and equipment required to support the 20% CLS.

Are there training and maintenance functional capabilities such as paint booths, oil‐water separators, waste collection and disposal, and hazardous disposal capabilities? Will an inventory be available for each location? Can you describe the infrastructure in place?

The Final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location. The ANDSF is responsible for all maintenance and warehouse facilities.

Is there warehousing with shelving and secure storage available on each of the sites? Is there any material handling equipment available at any of these sites?

The ANDSF is responsible for providing shelving and secured storage on each site. The contractor is responsible for supplying all material handling equipment to complete the 20% CLS requirement.

Will the USG be able to provide the contractor access to the vehicles and systems listed in the technical manual requirements list as

CONUS GFE, to support CONUS based TM development?

No, the USG will not provide CONUS vehicles and systems. There is no requirement for technical manual development.

Will the contractor inherit any GFE from the outgoing contractor or is it assumed the new contractor will have to source everything to support the completion of the 20% of Work Orders?

A GFE listing will be provided at final RFP (see PWS 2.9).

90 USG will provide LSA. Will the Government please identify how and where it will provide for LSA? The Final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location.

Identification of anticipated life support services/ facilities the Government anticipates providing to: (a) US national contractors; (b)

Local Afghan contract workers; and (c) Other Country National contract workers (e.g. housing, meals, intra‐theater air transport, etc.).

The contractor shall provide all life support services under the NMS requirement. This will be reflected in the

Final RFP.

92 Can you provide the current degree of safety for living areas in the locations? No, the USG cannot provide the current degree of safety for living areas.

93 What are the environmental conditions at each of the 23 proposed locations – security, base operations support, living and dining? The USG will not be providing the environment conditions for the sites.

94 Will building be available for life support, like for medical/dining facilities? The Final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location.

95 Will the Government mandate a required level of medical support that contractors must provide in the PWS?

The contractor shall provide 100% of medical support. The USG will not mandate a minimum level of medical support.

96 Are there paper, metal (exotic or traditional), and plastic recycling programs and landfill management requirements?

The PWS does not contain requirements for recycling programs. The contractor shall comply with any local

Afghan requirements.

Who determines contractor misuse or negligence? Is there a difference between negligence or gross negligence? Is there a reporting process and appeals process?

In accordance with PWS 3.2.1.1.3, damage shall be reported to the COR. The Final RFP will outline the reporting process.

98 Is there a system in place to instill fiscal discipline? Budgeting? Planning? No, however, PWS 3.1.1, training and mentoring addresses budgeting and forecasting financials.

99 Whether the Government will authorize the contractor to use TRANSCOM support? The USG does not anticipate contractor use of TRANSCOM.

100 Are photographs, videos and schematics available for each of the facilities where operations are proposed?

The USG will not be providing photographs, videos and schematics of facilities. The Final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location.

101 Were any of these proposed locations built to NATO requirements? It is unknown if the proposed locations were built to NATO requirements.

102 Please identify the number of personnel that can be supported at each site.

The Final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location. The contractor will be responsible for determining the number of personnel needed at each site to perform in accordance with the contract.

103 Are there local or national Afghani governing standards for occupational safety, health, administration, considerations?

The contractor shall comply with any Afghan requirements for occupational safety, health, administration, or considerations.

104 Are their local or national Afghani governing standards for air or water quality and discharge permitting requirements?

The contractor shall comply with any Afghan requirements for air or water quality and discharging requirements.

105 Are there water production and distribution capabilities or constraints?

The ANDSF is responsible for providing water in facilities to support maintenance. The contractor is responsible for ensuring water is available (both potable and non‐potable) to support life support.

106 What are the sources and storage capabilities for potable water, wastewater collection and disposal?

The ANDSF is responsible for providing water in facilities to support maintenance. The contractor is responsible for ensuring water is available (both potable and non‐potable) to support life support.

What are the sources and capabilities for electrical power generation and sustainment? What standards are available by site? Voltage, amperage?

The Final RFP will include information regarding resources and facilities available at each location. The ANDSF is responsible for electrical power generation at all maintenance and warehouse facilities. The contractor is responsible for providing all electrical power generation associated with life support.

Are there secure storage facilities for hazardous materials e.g. toxic chemicals (chlorine, toluene, etc.), petroleum, oil, lubricants, and compressed gases (air, propane, etc.)?

The ANDSF is responsible for secure storage facilities for hazardous materials

109 Will RFP stipulate the percentage of Local Nationals and Third Country Nationals/Expats the contractor is required to bid?

No, this is a performance based requirement. The contractor shall propose resources required to perform the contract.

For FBO search purposes, request the Government provide the FBO site, or the contract title/ contract number, that offerors should use to track FBO postings for this RFP.

The Draft RFP has been posted to FBO under W56HZV‐15‐R‐0139 on 14 July 2015. Please refer to https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=150d27b07202c6dbe62a8b87edbd428a&tab=co re&_cview=1

For FBO search purposes, request the Government provide the FBO site, or the contract title/ contract number, that offerors should use to track FBO postings for this RFP.

The Draft RFP has been posted to FBO under W56HZV‐15‐R‐0139 on 14 July 2015. Please refer to https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=150d27b07202c6dbe62a8b87edbd428a&tab=co re&_cview=1

The draft language of 10 hours per day or 60 hours per week conflicts with Afghan labor law. Will the Government please clarify which standard, US exempt or Afghan labor law, will supersede for this contract?

The contractor is responsible for complying with all applicable Afghan labor laws. The language in the PWS has been updated.

113 Who is providing translation quality control to ensure translations meet requirements?

The contractor is responsible for translation quality control. The USG will be validating the manuals and training materials as outlined in PWS 4.5.1.

Do we have to document that each of our employees has been indoctrinated to Afghan culture prior to arrival in country? Is there a minimum number of training hours required for cultural indoctrination?

The contractor is responsible for indoctrinating its employees and complying with contract terms and conditions and Afghan law.

115 How do we accommodate Ramadan calendar requirements in support of training and mission requirements?

PWS paragraph 2.5 addresses holidays. This a performance based requirement, and the contractor shall adjust schedules to comply with the requirements of the contract and applicable law.

116 What gender concerns should we have for day to day operations? The contractor shall understand and address gender concerns within the Afghan culture.

117 Will facilities accommodate female contractor personnel for housing and showers? The contract shall accommodate its personnel regardless of gender.

118 What are the standards for mission capable/non‐mission capable; 1) for standard equipment 2) non‐standard equipment?

Fully mission capable is defined in the draft RFP in Section C. Applicable technical manuals (MIL‐STD or COTS) define FMS for Standard and Non Standard equipment.

Will the Government consider amending the RFP language to work legally and ethically within acceptable, cultural standards as a performance standards?

The contractor shall work legally and ethically. Further, the contract will contain relevant clauses including

AFARS 5152.225‐5903 "Compliance with Laws and Regulations" and FAR 52.203‐13, "Contractor Code of

Business Ethics and Conduct".

120 How will weapons be secured when not in use? The contractor will follow all ANDSF processes for securing weapons.

121 Is the comment regarding the assessment of logistics "not mature" from recent evaluations?

The Government considers the state of the Afghan logistics system to be immature based on recent assessments from theater.

122 Where is the COR for this program located at?

The Government will assign CORs at various locations throughout Afghanistan. The primary COR will be located in Warren, MI.

123 Is there a requirement for business to be licensed in Afghanistan? The contractor must abide by all Afghan laws and regulations.

124 Is there a requirement to pay Afghan taxes? The USG anticipates amending the draft RFP to address this question.

125 Will the government consider facilitating site visits for any of the 26 locations? The USG will not facilitate site visits.

126 Are Subcontractors required to obtain an Afghanistan Business License or can they fall under the Prime’s license? The contractor must abide by all Afghan laws and regulations.

The Government responded to a questions at Industry Day regarding taxes, the offerors should follow Afghanistan Law. Will the

Government provide reference documents with the final RFP so that all offerors have access to the applicable laws, rules and regulations currently in place?

The USG anticipates amending the draft RFP to address this question.

How does this NMS W56HZV‐15‐R‐0139 relate to the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces Logistics & Sustainment, mentoring, training, subject matter expertise & programmatic support issued by ACC‐RI 15‐C‐0010?

The Government acknowledges that there may be concerns regarding the appearance of overlap between these two requirements. The ACC‐RI requirement will be revised to provide clarity and eliminate any overlap.

129 What specific mobile requirements are there for contractor personnel? The contractor determines and provides transportation necessary to support execution of the contract.

130 Will movements be restricted to traveling from billeting locations to the work site, or are additional movements required?

PWS paragraph 4.4 describes intra‐theater transportation requirements. The contractor determines and provides transportation necessary to support execution of the contract.

What mechanisms does the government plan to have in place for dispute resolution at outstations? Example: ANA or ANP show up at a facility to arrest or detain a contractor based on a local dispute. Government mechanisms for addressing this will affect vendor solutions.

The contractor is responsible for its own personnel. The contractor shall inform the COR of issues affecting performance of the contract.

132 Will there be ground travel required for American Nationals between the 12 MOD and 12 MOI work locations?

Intra‐theater transportation requirements are described in PWS 4.4. The contractor determines and provides transportation necessary to support execution of the contract.

133 Is there an IT backbone capability integrated into the maintenance and training facilities?

Yes. However, the contractor will assess the IT infrastructure as part of the Phase‐In process. Based on this assessment, the contractor may be required to supplement communication capabilities such as non‐secure internet and telecommunications with approval from the COR and in accordance with the procedures set forth in C.2.7. Contractor personnel will be responsible for personal access at their own expense.

134 Can we request relief if the turnover of workforce exceeds a certain percentage such as 20%? The final contract and applicable law will govern the rights, responsibilities and remedies of the parties.

What type of communication/network infrastructure will be installed or provided to ANDSF? Will the client provide or will the awardee be required to provide; establish and transfer?

The contractor will assess the IT infrastructure as part of the Phase‐In process. Based on this assessment, the contractor may supplement communication capabilities such as non‐secure internet and telecommunications with approval from the COR and in accordance with the procedures set forth in C.2.7. Contractor personnel will be responsible for personal access at their own expense.

Access to Afghan camps can often be impacted by the availability of local commanders, i.e. vacation or vacancy. Will the Government please consider adding language to allow a waiver to the 90‐day mobilization effort in the case where ANDSF is responsible for the delay?

The final contract and applicable law will govern the rights, responsibilities and remedies of the parties.

Has timing of award been considered in determining phase‐in duration? If phase‐in occurs either during the winter months or the fighting season, will timelines likely be extended due to circumstances that are beyond the control of the contractor?

FAR 52.249‐14 addresses Excusable Delays

During the briefing, one of the presenters stated that the goal for the workforce was 90% Afghan. It was not clear what this statement meant. The draft RFP states an objective at transition that ANDSF personnel can maintain an operational readiness status of 90% without assistance from contractor personnel. Was this the intent of the statement made during the briefing?

The final RFP will state the requirements.

Is the workforce included in Draft RFP Attachment 0003 the expected total workforce? Are all these positions military? Would the government accept a solution that included civilian workforce?

Attachment 0003 reflects the expected workforce. These are ANDSF positions. The USG will not consider a solution that includes a civilian workforce.

The density lists by location are they what we known to have been provided or what we know is still operational and existing at the locations?

The Density List (Attachment 0001) will reflect known equipment (vehicles, ground equipment, weapons) quantities by regional and national location at the time of contract award.

141 The density lists only show to Regional level, what is the distribution to remote/satellite locations beyond this?

The Density List (Attachment 0001) will reflect known equipment (vehicles, ground equipment, weapons) quantities by regional and national location at the time of contract award.

ANP & ANA have negatively commented that the lack of IMS at the remote/satellite locations is detrimentally to the support of the fleet. What will the contractor involvement be to push the IMS out to these locations to assist with an effective transition?

Assuming the term "IMS" means Inventory Management System, the contractor will not have any responsibility for Class IX distribution at the organizational level. The contractor shall provide training and mentoring as required by PWS 3.1.3.4.

Under FFP do you want to have rationale for cost, based on proposed efforts? At this time, the Government does not anticipate a requirement for the contractor to submit any rationale for any FFP SUBCLINS. However, Section L will clarify that FFP SUBCLINs will need to be submitted with the total price, time phased by calendar quarter for all FFP SUBCLINs.

If subcontractors are competed under an FFP subcontract, does cost and pricing need to be submitted for the subcontractor? If the SUBCLIN is FFP, then cost data do not need to be submitted. Please see answer above. However, if the

SUBCLIN is Cost Reimbursable, then the subcontractor shall provide supporting cost and pricing data. Please refer to Section L in final RFP.

If subcontractors are determined commercial, does cost and pricing detail need to be submitted? Offerors shall comply with requirements stated in Section L in final RFP.

Due to the level of potential of material acquisitions under the resulting contract, is the final RFP going to require the contractor have an approved purchasing system?

Offerors must have an acceptable purchasing system IAW DFARS 252.244‐7001.

Based on the intent to issue a cost plus incentive fee contract, is the final RFP going to require an approved accounting system? Yes. Offerors must have an adequate accounting system IAW DFARS 252.242‐7006 and FAR 16.301‐3(a)(3).

The USG has until the time of contract award to determine the adequacy of the offeror's accounting system.

Offerors who do not have an accounting system determined adequate by the USG prior to the RFP closing date may still submit a proposal as long as the offeror provides evidence its cost accounting system is adequate for determining costs applicable to the contract, IAW DFAR 252.242‐7006, before time of award.

Please refer to Section L in the final RFP for additional information.

Are Prime offerors required to have DCAA‐approved Accounting Systems? Yes. Offerors must have an adequate accounting system IAW DFARS 252.242‐7006 and FAR 16.301‐3(a)(3).

The USG has until the time of contract award to determine the adequacy of the offeror's accounting system.

Offerors who do not have an accounting system determined adequate by the USG prior to the RFP closing date may still submit a proposal as long as the offeror provides evidence its cost accounting system is adequate for determining costs applicable to the contract, IAW DFAR 252.242‐7006, before time of award.

Please refer to Section L in the final RFP for additional information.

Are Prime offerors required to have DCAA‐approved Purchasing Systems? Offerors must have an acceptable purchasing system IAW DFARS 252.244‐7001.

Whether the Government anticipates using a “plug” number for repair parts/supply CLIN(s). The USG plans on using a plugged number for the Material SUBCLINS.

Please advise what all Offerors should use for bidding a standard workweek. This is a performance based contract. The contractor shall propose the hours necessary to meet performance standards. Additionally, the contractor is required to comply with applicable Afghan labor laws.

Is there a quanlitative summary of the solicitation? This question is unclear. Please clarify and resubmit if it requires an answer.

Operating in Afghanistan has risks not limited to high interest rates, FOREX fluctuations, high insurance premiums, etc.. Therefore will this be taken in to consideration when establishing the Min/Max parameters of the incentive fee?

The USG will take into consideration the many risks inherent with performing OCONUS work, to include but not limited to high interest rates, FOREX fluctuations, and high insurance premiums.

Is the contractor responsible for providing all force protection related equipment i.e. ISR equipment, secure communication, protective barriers etc.?

Yes, the contractor is responsible for providing all force protection related equipment, secure communications, protective barriers as an ancillary item for security and life support consistent with the RFP and applicable Afghan law.

155 Are contractors required to be armed or is arming of contractor employees at the discretion of the contractor?

Arming is not required. Contractors may be armed, consistent with the applicable solicitation provision and

Afghan law.

Anticipated extent, if any, of US Government force protection and security services to be provided to contractors at work locations for:

(a) Afghan Army and Afghan National Police logistics installations; (b) if commercial supply chain required, air and port security; (c) land convoy route security.

Security requirement is outlined in the draft RFP in Section C at 4.1.2. At this time, APPF and possible PSC will be the only security available at the NMS locations.

Please confirm if there will be US or NATO force protection oversight as APPF provided permieter security still presents a significant risk for contractor personnel.

Security requirement is outlined in the draft RFP in Section C at 4.1.2. At this time, the USG anticipates that

APPF and possible PSC will be the only security available at the NMS locations

158 Are Contractor personnel required to be armed?

Arming is not required. Contractors may be armed, consistent with the applicable solicitation provision and

Afghan law.

159 If Contractor personnel are required to be armed, is this 24 hours / day, only during transport or other times?

Arming is not required. Contractors may be armed, consistent with the applicable solicitation provision and

Afghan law.

If Contractor personnel are required to be armed, would the Government reconsider providing the weapons and ammunition as GFP.

By providing weapons and ammunition as GFP, the Government is assured that Contractor personnel who are required to be armed possess the appropriate weapons and ammunition and are compliant with Government policy.

Arming is not required. Contractors may be armed, consistent with the applicable solicitation provision and

Afghan law.

161 Will a security clearance be required

Facility security clearance will be required consistent with the DD 254 (Attachment 0009). Personnel security clearance will be clarified in the final RFP. Personnel security requirements are identified at RFP Clause (FAR)

52.204‐2, Security Requirements).

Contractor must perform random testing continuously and 100% testing at least every 6 months. Will the Government allow contractors to use approved Afghan medical facilities to accomplish 100% testing in 6 months?

The contract contains Clause 52.223‐6, Drug‐Free Workplace. The contractor shall decide how to comply with applicable requirements. Further, the contractor shall provide all medical facilities required to comply with the RFP.

The Afghan Public Protection Force (APPF) will provide perimeter security at each location listed in Attachment 0002. The Contractor shall provide static and mobile security at all worksites in accordance with Attachment 0002. Contractor security forces shall comply with Afghan Law, including Presidential Decrees, and the United States ‐ Afghanistan Bilateral Security Agreement (BSA). The contractor shall provide its security force with all requisite security equipment (examples include vehicles, communications, medical, weapons, and ammunition).