Solicitation_W56HZV-15-R-0139_Industry_Questions_31_Aug_16.xps

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R 0139IndustryQuestions&Answers Questions REF#SectionofRFPResponses Question :AtthistimearethereanymoreplannedmeetingsforindustryontheRFP?Ifyes,canyoupleasetellmewhat 1GeneralTherearenoscheduledmeetingsplannedwithindustry.

thosemeetingswouldbeaboutandanyplanneddates?

Question:

IstheQ/AdeadlinebeinglookatasCOB29July2016?Ifthatdateisnotcorrect,canyoupleasegivemethe Yes,sincetheRequestforProposal(RFP)wasreleasedon15July2016,twoweeksafterissuanceis29July2016.Pertheinstructionsin 2General correctdate?

SectionAoftheRFP,questionsaredueby5:00pmEasternStandardTime.

Question:

Areallquestionssupposedtobesentto:usarmy.detroit.acc.mbx.nms program@mail.mil?

3PrimaryEmailYes,thisemailaddressistobeusedforallinquiries.

Question:

Inpastcontracts,whathasbeentheamountallowedforpayingcontractortodevelopindividualTechnical TheGovernmentwillnotprovidecostestimatesforTechnicalManuals.TheGovernmentpostscontractawardsonFEDBIZOpsforpublic 44.3TechnicalManuals ManualsinEnglish?

knowledge.OfferorsshallproposecostamountbasedontherequirementsinSectionC.4.3.

Question:

Ofthe TM�s listedonAttachment0005,whenwilltheGovernmentprovide?

54.3TechnicalManualsGovernmentwillprovidetheitemslistedinAttachment0005attimeofcontractawardasstatedinSectionC.4.3.

Question:

IfTechnicalManualsareavailableatthistime,canIrequestthosenowandifso,howwouldyoulikemyformal 64.3TechnicalManualsGovernmentwillprovidetheitemslistedinAttachment0005attimeofcontractawardasstatedinSectionC.4.3.

request?

Question :Of TM�s listedasavailable,doestheGovernmenthaveanymechanismordatathatstatesifthecurrentexisting 74.3TechnicalManualsTheGovernmentdoesnotmeasureusercomprehensionofcurrentTMs.

TMiseasilyused/understoodbySoldiers?OrhowSoldiersorothersperformedwhileusingTM?

Question:

Of TM�s listedasavailableinDari,doestheGovernmenthaveanymechanismordatathatstatesifthecurrent 84.3TechnicalManualsTheGovernmentdoesnotmeasureusercomprehensionofcurrentTMs.

existingTMiseasilyused/understoodbyANAornativespeakersinperformanceofthetasksintheTM?

Discussion:

ThePCOmayauthorizethecontractortodeveloprequiredTechnicalManualsnotavailableforpurchase.

TheGovernmentwillnotprovidecostestimatesforTechnicalManuals.TheGovernmentpostscontractawardsonFEDBIZOppsfor Question:

Inpastcontracts,whathasbeentheamountallowedforpayingcontractortodevelopindividualTechnical 94.3TechnicalManuals publicknowledge.

ManualsinEnglish?

Question:

HowmuchtimewouldcontractorbeallottedtodevelopeachrequiredTechnicalManualthatisnotavailablefor DeliverydatesforTechnicalManualsshallbedeliveredinaccordancewithCDRLA014.Ifduringcontractperformance,thecontractor 104.3TechnicalManuals purchase?

receivesapprovaltodevelopadditionalTMs,deliverydateswillbenegotiated.

Discussion:

InmanyoftheCDRL'sInotedthattheyspeakofblocksthatdonotcorrespondtotheAuthorityDocumentthey ThereferencetoBlock16isusedtoprovideadditionalorclarifyinginformationforblocks1through15.Examplesincludeclarification reference.

relativetodistributionstatements,DIDtailoringrequirements,useofcontractorformat,anddistributionofthedata.Whenthedata Question:

IstheresomethingelsethatisbeingreferencedthattheseblocksmentionedinSection16:Remarks?

CDRLS

itemrequireson lineaccessordigitaldelivery,includerelevantrequirementsinBlock16(e.g.,referencestotheappropriateCALS Question :Ifthereissomethingelsebeingreferenced,i.e.aTEMPLATE,willyoupleasesendmeacopyofthatTemplatein standardizationdocuments).SeeAttachment0031(PreparationGuidetoContractDataRequirementsList(CDRL)).

responsetothisemail?

The(T)standsfor"tailored."ItindicatesthattheoriginalDIDhasbeentailoredtomeettheGovernment'srequirements.The Question:

Whatdoesthe(T)standfor?

12CDRLA011explanationofwhathasbeentailoredislistedinBLK16oftheCDRL.SeeAttachment0031(PreparationGuidetoContractData RequirementsList(CDRL)).

Yes,the(T)standsfor"tailored."ItindicatesthattheoriginalDIDhasbeentailoredtomeettheGovernment'srequirements.The Question:

IsDI

SESS

81958(T),adifferentonethanisDI

SESS

81958?

13CDRLA011explanationofwhathasbeentailoredislistedinBLK16oftheCDRL.SeeAttachment0031(PreparationGuidetoContractData RequirementsList(CDRL)).

Discussion:

CDRLA011inblock4tailoringofDI

SESS

81958goesontostateintheformatthetrainingplanwillinclude:

Paragraph3ofBLK4reference3.1wasinerrorandwillbecorrectedwiththecorrectreferencenumberof3.3.Thischangewillbe TrainingMethodology Thissectiondescribesthetrainingmethodstobeusedintheproposedcourses;thesemethods

CDRLA011

incorporatedinAmendment0002.

shouldrelatetotheneedsandskillsidentifiedinSection3.3.

Question:

Canyoupleasesendmeinresponsetothisemailtheneedsandskillsthattrainingplanshouldrelateto?

15CDRLA011TheGovernmentprovidesadescriptionoftheminimumrequiredskilllevelsinSectionC.3.1.

Block8indicates"AppCode=A(writtenapprovalisrequired);Block10indicates"Frequency ONE/R"(Onetimewithrevision);Block12 Discussion:

CDRLA011mentionsblocks8,10,12,etc.Theseblocksdonotexist.Pleaseexplainwhatisbeingaskedforin 16CDRLA011indicates"DateofFirstSubmission120DAC(120daysaftercontractaward).SeeAttachment0031(PreparationGuidetoContract relationtoformatfortheseblocks.

DataRequirementsList(CDRL)).

Block8indicates"N/A"(nowrittenapprovalrequiredforthedataitem);Block10indicates"Frequency ONE/R"(Onetimewith Discussion:

CDRLA014mentionsblocks8,10,12,13,14.Theseblocksdonotexist.Pleaseexplainwhatisbeingaskedfor

CDRLA014

Revisions);Block12indicates"DateofFirstSubmission 120DAC(120Daysafterawardofcontract);Block13indicatesDateof inrelationtoformatfortheseblocks.

SubsequentSubmissions ASREQ(Asrequired).SeeAttachment0031(PreparationGuidetoContractDataRequirementsList(CDRL)).

Discussion:

FAR19.702(b)states, �Subcontracting plans(seesubparagraphs(a)(1)and(2)ofthissection)arenotrequired SectionA,I 161, (3)ForcontractsorcontractmodificationsthatwillbeperformedentirelyoutsideoftheUnitedStatesanditsoutlying I 172;

areas;

SectionL.26,L.1.1,L.4,L.4.4;

RFPL

26,TACOM52.219

4005requiressubmissionofaSubcontractingPlan.

RefertoFAR19.704subcontractingplanrequirements.

SectionM.4.1,M4.5;

FAR19.708setstheconditionsforinclusionofFARclauses52.219 8and52.219 9.

FAR19.702(b) Question:WilltheGovernmentpleaseconfirmtherequirementsforaSmallBusinessSubcontractingPlan?

Discussion :Thisparagraphstates,inpart, �During thePhase inperiod,thecontractorshallfacilitate,withtheGovernment andtheincumbentcontractors,thetransferofallGovernmentProperty(GP)(GPperAttachment0004,Authorized StockageList,Attachment0007,GPClassIXPartsInventory,andAttachment0028,GPConsumableParts Inventory).� CDRLA008requiresthecontractortobeginsubmittingMaintenanceReportsforallscheduledandunscheduled maintenancework.Thissuggeststhattheincumbentcontractorswillnotberesponsibleforperformanceoftheirrespective PWS2.6PhaseIn,Page577;CDRL contractsaftersomeundefinedpointinthephase inprocess.ApartfromparticipatinginthetransferofallGovernment TheincumbentcontractorswillcomplywithFARClause52.237 3ContinuityofServices.

A008,MaintenanceReport Property,thereisnootherindicationofwhattheincumbent contractor�s phase outresponsibilitiesare.

Question:

WilltheGovernmentdescribeexactlywhattheincumbent contractor�s phase outresponsibilitiesconsistofand whentheincumbentcontractorwillceaseactivelyperformingagainstthemaintenanceandsupplyrequirementsoftheir respectivecontracts?

Discussion:

WeappreciatethattheGovernmentprovideditsplugnumbersforsuppliesandservicesinAttachment0011.

Theseplugnumbersarenot,however,reflectedinSectionBSuppliesorServiceandPrices/Costs.Forexample,thePricing SheetsreflectplugnumbersformaterialsagainstCLINs0043and0044.ThosefiguresaremissingfromCLINs0043and0044 Attachment0011,CostPriceData SectionL.4.5.1SignatureActions/OfferorFill InsstatesofferorsshallnotincludepricesinsectionB.SectionL.4.3.4statesofferorsshall inSectionB.

20Spreadsheet;SectionB�Suppliesor proposetotalcostorpriceforeachCLINandsubCLINbycompletingandsubmittingattachment0011.

Question:

InordertoavoidanyconfusionandeliminatepotentialdiscussionquestionsconcerningthePriceVolume,will ServicesandPrices/Costs theGovernmentpleaseamendSectionBsothatitreflectsthe Government�s plugnumbers?

Discussion:

Question80inthe �NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls� releasedbytheGovernmenton2May2016askedwhetherthe GovernmentwouldconsiderprovidingaplugnumberfortheleaseoftheCentralMaintenanceFacility(CMF)forevaluation purposesandtomaintainfairnessinthecompetitiveevaluationprocess.TheGovernmentresponsestated, �No, aplug numberwillnotbeprovided.Thecontractormayleaseorbuythefacility(ies)tomeettheCMF requirement.� Question103 alsoaskedwhethertheGovernmentwouldconsiderprovidingaplugnumberforthecostoftheCMFfacility.Here,the Theresponseforquestion103wasinerror.AplugnumberwillnotbeprovidedforthecostofCMFnorwilltheGovernmentprovidea PWSC.3.5.1,Page586;

Government�s responsewas, �Cost fortheCMFfacility:Aplugnumberwillbe provided.� plugfigureforthecostofFacilityManagement&Maintenance(SectionC.3.6)fortheCMF.Attachment0011willbeamendedto NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls InthefinalRFP,theGovernmenthasprovidedaplugnumberof$315,000forFacilityManagementandMaintenancein reflectthischange.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002.

eachyearofthecontract.

Question:

WilltheGovernmentclarifywhethertheannualacquisitioncostandlandleasefortheCMFisincludedinthis plugnumberfortheCMFfacility?

Discussion :ThissectionLreferencestates,inpart, �For thePastPerformancefactor,provideinformationforatotalofupto threerecentandrelevantcontractsperformedby(i)theofferor,or(ii)theofferor'sproposedsignificantsubcontractor(s), excludingsignificantsubcontractorsactingonlyasmaterial suppliers�.

Forthethreecontracts,nomorethanonemaybe submittedcitingperformancebyasignificant subcontractor.� GiventheoperationalcomplexityassociatedwiththeNMScontract,limitingofferorstonomorethanthreerecentand relevantcontractsisveryrestrictiveanddoesnotenableofferorstoadequatelydescribethepastperformanceoftheir No,theGovernmentwillnotexpandthenumberofrecentandrelevantcontractsforPastPerformance.Therequirementstatedin 22RFPSectionL.4.1.1,Page681 teamasitrelatestokeyspecifiedPWSactivities(e.g.,TrainingandMentoring;TrainingMaterialdevelopment;Contractor SectionLremainsunchanged.

LogisticsSupport,includingtheAfghanistanComponentOverhaulProgram;andSecurity).Infact,itisunlikelythatanyone subcontractorcouldhaverecentandrelevantpastperformanceinmorethanoneoftheseareas.

Question :WilltheGovernmentexpandthenumberofrecentandrelevantcontractscitedforpastperformancetofive(two forthePrimeanduptothreeforitssubcontractors)?

Discussion:

Thisparagraphstatesinpart, �The contractorshallhaveInitialOperationalCapability(IOC)within60daysafter contractaward,andshallhaveFullOperationalCapability(FOC)within120daysaftercontractaward.DuringthePhase in period,thecontractorshallfacilitate,withtheGovernmentandtheincumbentcontractors,thetransferofallGovernment Property(GP)(GPperAttachment0004,AuthorizedStockageList,Attachment0007,GPClassIXPartsInventory,and Attachment0028,GPConsumableParts Inventory).� Apartfromtheseinventories,thereisnoindicationwhetherorwhentheGovernmentintendsforthecontractortobeginto InaccordancewithSectionC.2.6,theNMScontractorwillcoordinatewiththeGovernmentandtheincumbentcontractoronthe 23PWSC.2.6,Phasein,Page577 transitionofwork.ContractorshallfullyperformworkbyFOC.openCLSworkorders,managetheCLSworkloadateachregionalsite,orrequestrepairpartspriortoFOC.Additionally, thereisnothingtoindicatewhenorifduringthephaseinprocesstheincumbentcontractorswillceasetoberesponsible foranyportionofthefullscopeoftheircontractspriortoFOC.

Question:WilltheGovernmentdescribewhenthecontractorisexpectedtobeginanymaintenanceorsupplywork associatedwiththeCLSorACOPmissions?

Discussion:

Thisparagraphstates, �The contractorshallprocesstheirex militaryemployeesthroughCRCatFt.Bliss,Texas.

InformationregardingtravelandprocessingforCRCcanbefoundatthewebsitewww.bliss.army.mil/crc.Thecontractor shallprocessthroughCampArifjan,KuwaitfortheDesignatedReceptionSite

(DRS).�

RFPH.2,ConusReplacementCenter InaccordancewithDepartmentoftheArmyPersonnelPolicyGuidanceforOverseasContingencyOperations(PPG)lastupdated9 ThisrequirementseemstosuggestthatUSpersonnelperformingonthecontractwhoarenotformermilitaryarenot (CRC),Page612August2013,allU.S.CitizensarerequiredtoattendCRCwhendeployedtotheCENTCOMAOR.

requiredtoprocessthroughtheCRC.

Question :WilltheGovernmentclarifytherequirementforUScitizenstoprocessthroughtheCRC?

Discussion:

Question111inthe �NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls� releasedbytheGovernmenton2May2016pointedoutthat withoutknowingwhatspecificcomponents(bynomenclature,NationalStockNumber[NSN]orPartNumber[PN])aretobe rebuilt/overhauledandtheworkloadtobesupported,offerorsareunabletodeterminethesizeoftheworkforceforeach ACOPandtheskillsrequiredtoexecutethismission.Question111thenaskediftheGovernmentwouldprovide,asan attachment,alistingofthetypeandmodelofcomponentstobeoverhauled/rebuilt.TheGovernmentresponsestated, PWS3.2.2AfghanistanComponent TheGovernmentwillnotprovidealistofcomponents.TheAfghanistanComponentOverhaulProgram(ACOP)requirementstates �The PWScontainstheACOPrequirement.Specificmakeandmodelofcomponentswillnotbe provided.� OverhaulProgram,Page584;

contractorshallrebuildandoverhaulrepairableitems(ataminimumshallincludeengines,transmissions,alternators,fuelpumps,axles, Attachment0007provideswhatappearstobearepresentativelistingofsomeoverhaulreparableitems;however,itis 25Attachment0007 differentials,starters,andgenerators)forwheeledvehiclesandgroundequipment.ThedensitylistinAttachment0001,providesthe unclearifthatdataissufficienttoprovideofferorswiththefullscopeoftheACOPprogram.Withouttherequested GPClassIXPartsInventorytypeandmodelofvehicles.Thisisaperformancebasedrequirement;therefore,thecontractorshalldeterminewhichvehicles information,offerorscannotbeexpectedtodeterminetheworkforce(numberofemployeesandrequiredskillsets) componentswithinthefleetsupportaneconomicallyviableACOP.

requiredtooperatethefourACOPsitesforthedurationofthecontract.

Question :WilltheGovernmentprovideanattachmentlistingthetype,model,andyearofthecomponentstobe overhauled/rebuilt?

Discussion :Question111inthe �NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls� releasedbytheGovernmenton2May2016pointedoutthat withoutknowingwhatspecificcomponents(bynomenclature,NationalStockNumber[NSN]orPartNumber[PN])aretobe rebuilt/overhauledandtheworkloadtobesupported,offerorsareunabletodeterminethesizeoftheworkforceforeach ACOPandtheskillsrequiredtoexecutethismission.Question111thenaskediftheGovernmentwouldprovide,asan attachment,alistingofthetypeandmodelofthecomponentstobeoverhauled/rebuilt.TheGovernmentresponsestated, �The PWScontainstheACOPrequirement.Specificmakeandmodelofcomponentswillnotbe provided.� TheGovernmentwillnotprovidealistofcomponents.TheAfghanistanComponentOverhaulProgram(ACOP)requirementstates PWS3.2.2AfghanistanComponent Question113intheinthe �NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls� releasedbytheGovernmenton2May2016statedthatVolumeIII contractorshallrebuildandoverhaulrepairableitems(ataminimumshallincludeengines,transmissions,alternators,fuelpumps,axles, OverhaulProgram,Page584;

ofthe offeror�s proposalshallincludeitsdeterminationofthematerialandequipmentnecessarytocompletethe differentials,starters,andgenerators)forwheeledvehiclesandgroundequipment.ThedensitylistinAttachment0001,providesthe NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls requirement.

typeandmodelofvehicles.Thisisaperformancebasedrequirement;therefore,thecontractorshalldeterminewhichvehicles Withouttherequestedinformation,offerorscannotbeexpectedtodeterminetheequipmentandtoolingrequiredto componentswithinthefleetsupportaneconomicallyviableACOP.

operatethefourACOPsitesforthedurationofthecontract.Forexample,ifoneormoreoftheACOPsitesisexpectedto rebuildsomenumberofengines,itisreasonabletoassumethattheofferormightwanttoinstallanenginedynamometer.

Question:

WilltheGovernmentprovideanattachmentlistingwhattypeandmodelofcomponentstobeoverhauled/rebuilt toenableOfferorstoestimatetheequipmentandtoolingrequiredtosatisfythisPWSrequirement?

Discussion :ThePWSdoesnotindicatewhetherACOPfacilitiesareequippedinanyway(workbenches,storagecabinetand shelving,tools,etc.)tosupporttheACOPmission.

PWS3.2.2AfghanistanComponent GovernmentwillamendSectionC.2.9ofthePerformanceWorkStatementtoreferenceC.3.2.Theofferorshallproposealltools,and Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseclarifywhetherthecontractorwillbeassumingaturnkeyoperationattheACOP OverhaulProgram,Page584equipmentitrequirestoperformtheeffort.ThschangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002.

facilities,orifnot,whatequipmentwillberequiredtomakeeachofthesesitesoperational?

Discussion :NeitherthePWSnorAttachment0019indicateswhethertheACOPfacilitiesarecollocatedwitheitheranANA EMSfacilityoranANPRMSfacility,oriftheyarelocatedinaseparatelocationineachofthecitiesinwhichtheyareto PWS3.2.2AfghanistanComponent operate.

OverhaulProgram,Page584;

ACOParestandalonefacilitiesandarenotcollocatedwithanyotherfacility.

Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseconfirmwhethertheACOPfacilitiesarecollocatedwitheitheranANAorANP Attachment0019 maintenancefacility?

Discussion :ThePWSissilentonhowthecomponentsinductedintoandoverhauledintheACOParetobemanaged.The

CORE

InventoryManagementSystem(IMS)apparentlyprovidesforthemanagementoftherepairpartsusedinthe overhaulprocess,aswellasthecomponentstoberebuiltandtheoverhauledcomponents.Theredoesnot,however, appeartobeaclearindicationofwhetherworkorderstomanagetheoverhauleffortarecontrolledthroughtheCORE PWS1Introduction.Level2andLevel

CORE

VMSispermissiblebutnotrequired.

VehicleManagementSystem(VMS).

3,Page575 Question :WilltheGovernmentconfirmwhetherCORE VMScanbeusedtomanagethemaintenanceeffortassociatedwith theACOP?

Discussion :TheLevel2paragraphstatesinpartthat �the contractorshallconductLevel2,RegionalMaintenanceatthe RegionalLogisticsSupportCenterandthe

EMS.�

However,Attachment0002doesnotshowaRegionalLogisticsSupport PWS1Introduction.Level2,Page575;

CenterforeithertheMODortheMOI.

Attachment0002willbeupdatedtoincludeRLSCs.TheANAconductsitsmaintenanceeffortsatRLSCs.ThecontractordoesperformCLS 30Attachment0002 attheselocations.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002..Question:WilltheGovernmentconfirmwhetherthereferencetoaRegionalLogisticsSupportCentershouldhavebeenthe CentralWorkshoporthattheRegionalLogisticsSupportCentershouldhavebeenaddedtoAttachment0002?

:ThissectionlistsAttachment0004astheAuthorizedStockageList.ThisalignswiththetitlesoftheTabsin Attachment0004(ANAASLRegionalandANPASLRegional).SectionJalsolistsAttachment0007asGPClassIXParts Inventory.OpeningAttachment0007revealswhatappearstobeanAuthorizedStockageListforeverysitemanagedunder theNMScontract.ApartfromtheGovernmentProvided(GP)referenceinAttachment0007,itisnotclearwhythereare SectionJ�ListofAttachments, Attachment0004liststheASLthatthecontractorisrequiredtomanageateachmaintenancelocationbymaintenancelevel.Attachment twoseparateASLlistingsandcertainlynoreferenceinthePWSsuggestingthateitherofthesetwoinventoriesbemanaged Page659 0007isananticipatedlistofGPtheNMScontractorcouldexpecttoreceiveduringIOC/FOC.Offerorsshalluseattachment0007for inanywayuniquetoonebutnottheother.Forexample,eachinventoryisfundedseparatelyandmanagedundera referencewhilepreparingproposals,buttheGovernmentanticipatesitwillbeupdatedattimeofaward.C.3.2.3.1willbeupdatedto separatestockrecordaccount.

clarifyattachment0004andattachment0007.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002..

Question :WilltheGovernmentclarifytheintentforthetwoinventoriesanddescribewhetheroneortheotheristobe managedinsomeuniqueway?

Discussion :Itisnotclearfromtheprocess flowdiagrampresentedinAttachment0023whethertheANSDFwillallow regionalsitestolaterallysearchpartsavailabilityinotherregionalsitesandtoorderpartsfromanotherregionalsite.

Attachment0023,RegionalLevelParts Question :WilltheGovernmentconfirmwhethercross regionalassetvisibilityispermittedand,ifso,ifcross levelingof Cross levelingofassetsisnotprohibitedbuttheANDSFsupplysystemdoesnotcurrentlyoperateinthismanner.

RequestProcessFlow assetsispermitted?

Discussion :Question115asked, �In viewofthefactthatAttachment0007willactuallybealistingofrepairpartsrather GFE,willtheGovernmentpublishaseparatelistofGovernmentFurnished Equipment?� The Government�s responsestated, Question115of �The GovernmentProperty(GP)listincludesrepairpartsandallother

GP.�

AreviewofAttachment0007providedwiththe �NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls� FinalRFPrevealsextensivelistingsofCLIXrepairpartsandnothingelse.

33ThecontractorshallprovidetoolsandequipmentinaccordancewithSectionC.2.9oftheRFP.

Question:

WilltheGovernmentconfirmwhetheritwastheirintenttoprovideonlyCLIXrepairpartsasGPorifother propertywasinadvertentlyomittedfromAttachment0007?

Discussion :SectionLoftheRFPstates, ��the DepartmentofDefensetoawardfivepercentofitstotalplanned 52.219 4005(d), subcontractingdollarstosmalldisadvantagedbusinessesattheprimecontractandsubcontract levels.� Page677, GoalsthatarestatedinSectionLarebasedontotalsubcontractingdollars(see However,SectionMstates, �TheGovernment�s goalsforthissolicitationare:3.0%forSmallBusiness(SB),0.4%forSmall 34SubmissionofSubcontractingPlan;

http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/statistics/sbProgramGoals.shtmlunder"Subcontracting","FY16")andgoalsstatedinSectionMarebased DisadvantagedBusiness

(SDB)��

M.4.5.1ontotalcontractvalueforthisparticularRFP.

Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseclarifywhattheSmallBusinessrequirementsareforeachsocioeconomiccategory?

Discussion :DirectionsforCovers,CoverLetter,TablesofContents,Glossary,ListsofTables/Figures, Attachments/Appendices/Exhibits.

PursuanttoL.1.2.1.1,thepagelimitforVolumeIIincludes(i)titlepage;(ii)tableofcontents;and(iii)listoftablesandfigures.L.4.2will 35L.1.2.1.2 Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseclarifywhatportionsoftheproposalareconsideredoutsideofPagelimitations?

beamendedtoclarifythe85pageVolumeIIlimit.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002.

SectionC Discussion:

AccordingtoAttachment0001,DensityList,theGovernmenthasclearlyidentifiedvehiclesandequipmentfor

PWS1

alllocationsandsiteswiththeexceptionoftheCentralMaintenanceFacility(CMF)Kabul.

PWS3.5.1

Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseclearlyidentifythenumberandtypeofvehiclesandgroundequipmentthatwillbe TheCMFistorepairanyvehiclesinthefleetthatrequirenationallevelrepairs.

Attachment0002 maintainedattheCMF?

Attachment0003 Discussion:

Duetothesignificantworkloaddatatobeestimated,internationalagreementsrequiringadjudication,andthe sheervolumeofquestionsyettobeanswered,thereisinsufficienttimetocompleteallproposalactivitieswithoutanswers tothesequestions.

37L.1.2.2.TheGovernmentwillextendtheclosingdateforproposalsubmissions.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002..

Question:

Becausethe Government�s responsestoQ&Aswillsignificantlyimpactproposalresponses,willtheGovernment pleaseconsidersettingtheproposalduedatetobe30daysafterQ&Asarepublished?

Discussion :Thisparagraphstatesinpart, �The GovernmentwillprovidetheTechnicalManuals(TMs),identifiedwithin Attachment0005,foruseinperformanceofthiscontract.ThecontractorshallprocureotherTMsnotlistedinAttachment PWS4.3TechnicalInformation, 38Pages586587No,TechnicalManualswillbeprovidedattimeofawardinaccordancewithAttachment0005.0005necessarytoperformthiscontractanddeliverIAWCDRLA014,TechnicalReport(TechnicalManuals).� Question:WilltheGovernmentmaketheTMsithasavailabletoallofferorsinabidder�slibrary?

:Thisparagraphstatesinpart, �The GovernmentwillprovidetheTechnicalManuals(TMs),identifiedwithin Attachment0005,foruseinperformanceofthiscontract.ThecontractorshallprocureotherTMsnotlistedinAttachment 0005necessarytoperformthiscontractanddeliverIAWCDRLA014,TechnicalReport(Technical Manuals).� Attachment0005reflectsthatthereare22TMsforwheeledvehiclesand55TMsforgroundequipmentthatthe Governmentdoesnothave.Attachment0005doesnotreflectamakeormodelnumberforthevehiclesandground PWS4.3TechnicalInformation, equipmentforwhichtheGovernmentdoesnothavetheTMs.Giventhe Government�s requirementthatthecontractor Pages586587 Noadditionallistwillbeprovided.TheGovernmentprovidesthebestavailableinformationinAttachment0001andAttachment0005.

mustprocuretheseTMs,inordertodelivertranslatedcopiesoftheTMsasrequiredbyCDRLA014,theGovernmentmust Attachment0005 providethemakeandmodelofthesevehiclesandgroundequipmentforofferorstosourcetheseTMsandtheassociated PartsManuals.

Question :WilltheGovernmentpublishalistofthemake,model,andyearofthevehiclesandgroundequipmentforwhich itdoesnothavetheTMs?

Discussion:

Thisparagraphstates, �The contractorshallprovidealllifesupportservicesnecessarytoperformthiscontract.

ReviewAttachment0002whendetermininglifesupport requirements.� PWS3.4LifeSupport,Page586 Question :WilltheGovernmentprovideauthorizationtotheAfghanGovernmentforthe contractor�s USCitizen(USC)and 40Attachment0002Thecontractorshallprovidealllifesupportservicesnecessarytoperformthiscontract.

OtherCountryNational(OCN)employeestobehousedonandreceivelifesupportservicesonthefacilitieslistedin Attachment0002?

Discussion :Thisparagraphstatesinpart, �The contractorshallobtainafacilityintheKabulregiontosupporttheCMFfor the MoI� TheCMFshallhaveaminimumof128maintenancebaysandoutsidestoragefor500HMMWV sized vehicles.� ThecontractorcurrentlysupportingtheANPhasafacilitymeetingthesespecifications.

PWS3.5.1CentralMaintenanceFacility, TheGovernmentwillnotprovidethisinformation.ThecurrenteffortisstructuredmuchliketheNMSeffort.TheGovernmentstatesa Question :WilltheGovernmentprovideofferorswithadescriptionofthe incumbent�s relationshiptothisfacility(i.e.,are Page586requirement,howthecontractorfulfillsthatrequirementisuptothecontractortodetermine.

theyleasingthefacilityandthelandonwhichitsits;dotheyownthebuildingandthelandonwhichitsits;ordotheyown thebuildingandleasethelandonwhichthefacilitysits)?

Discussion :The contractor�s performancefortrainingandmentoringtheANAandANPismeasurebytheoperational readiness(OR)ratesforkeypiecesofequipmentcitedinthisparagraph.Tohelpofferorsdeveloptheirtrainingand PWS3.1TrainingandMentoring,Pages mentoringprograms,itwouldusefultoknowthecurrentORratesforthefleetsateachoftheANAandANPsites.

No,theGovernmentwillnotreleasethecurrentORrates.

577579 Question :WilltheGovernmentprovidethecurrentORratesfortheANAandANPfleetsbysite?

Discussion :Thisparagraphreadsinpart, �Training andmentoringshallbeprovidedtotheANDSFatthelocationsidentified inAttachment0002andperANDSFpersonneldensityprojections,bylocation,IAWAttachment 0003.� ItisnotcleariftheGovernmentintendsforthenumberofthe contractor�s trainers/mentorstoremainconstantwhenthe PWS3.1TrainingandMentoring,Page Thisisaperformancebasedeffort.TheofferorshallproposeitsstaffingplanandtrainingapproachinaccordancewithsectionL.4.2.

optionyearsbeginandtheANSDFshareofresponsibilityincreases,asdescribedinH.1.2.1.

577;H.1.2.1,Page612RFPdoesnotspecifyrequiredcontractorstaffinglevels Question:

WilltheGovernmentconfirmitsintentwithrespecttothenumberoftrainers/mentorsemployedbythe contractor?

Discussion:

Question117askedtheGovernmenttorevisetheperformancethresholdfortransitionandreferencedthe definitionof �Transition� intheGlossaryprovidedwiththeDraftRFP,whichread, �Occurs whentheANSDFmaintainsan operationalreadinessrateof80%withoutCLS,forsix(6)consecutivemonthsforallvehiclesandgroundequipmentfor eachlocationidentifiedinAttachment 0002.� The Government�s responsestated, �The definitionofTransitionwouldbe Question117of revised.ThefinalRFPwillcontainSTDsandAQLsthattheUSGwillusetoassess performance.� 44�NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls�TheRFPnolongerincludesthedefinitionof"Transition."ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002.

ThefinalRFPdoes,infact,containStandardsandAQLsthatareacomponentoftheincentivefeecalculation.ThefinalRFP doesnotprovideofferorswithadefinitionfor �Transition.� Question :WilltheGovernmentprovideitsreviseddefinitionof �Transition�?

Discussion :Thissectionreadsinpart, �USFOR

AFRAGO10

200.UnitedStatesForcesAfghanistan(USFOR A)hasdirected thatallshipmentsintoandoutoftheCombinedJointOperationsArea Afghanistan(CJOA A)becoordinatedthroughthe DefenseTransportationSystem(DTS)inordertoexpeditethecustomsclearanceprocessandfacilitatetheuseofin transit visibilityforallcargointheCJOA A.� ItisunclearfromthisdescriptionifallshipmentsintotheCJOA Aaretoberouted throughaCentralReceivingPointoraCustomsClearancePointwheretheyaretobeheldpendingthecompletionofthe H 2(a)CommodityShipping TheofferormaycontactthePOClistedintheclauseforadditionalinformation.

Instructions,Page613customsclearanceprocess.Additionally,ifshipmentsaretotransitaCentralReceivingPointorCustomsClearancePoint, whomanagesthisoperation,andwhereisitlocated?

Question:WilltheGovernmentspecifyifthereisaCentralReceivingPointorCustomsClearancePoint,andwhomanagesit anditslocation?

:Thissectionreadsinpart, �Currently, theANDSFdoesnoteffectivelymanageaccountabilityofitsvehiclesand groundequipment,nordoesithavethenecessarytrainingandexperiencerequiredtomaintainandsustainitsvehiclesand groundequipmenteffectivelyandindependently.Therefore,theANDSFreliesheavilyoncontractorandCoalitionsupport toconductandmanageitsmaintenance,sustainmentandsupplysystems.ThiseffortprovidesCLSandtargetedtrainingat themanagementandmaintainerlevelstofacilitatethetransitioningofallresponsibilityformaintenance,sustainment,and supplychainmanagementtothe

ANDSF.�

Inviewofthis,hastheUGGobtainedawrittencommitmentfromtheGovernmentoftheIslamicRepublicofAfghanistan 46Section A, Page 2Atthistime,nowrittenagreementexists.

(GIRoA)confirmingtheircommitmenttotheNationalMaintenanceStrategy(e.g.soldiersandpolicemen)willberequired toattendalltrainingclassesofferedbythecontractor?Ifso,understandingthelevelofcommitmentwouldenableofferors tomoreaccuratelymakeplanningassumptionsinthedevelopmentoftheirstrategiesforTrainingandMentoring.

Question :WilltheGovernmentconfirmwhethertheGIRoAhasmadeacommitmentinwritingspecifyingtheir commitmenttotheNMSand,ifsuchacommitmenthasbeenmade,provideofferorswiththedetails?

Discussion :ThisparagraphestablishestherequirementforthecontractortodevelopatrainingplananddeliverTraining andMentoringtotheANSDF.JustasskillstrainingattheTrainingandDoctrineCommand(TRADOC)schoolsmustconform toandsupportArmyandBranchdoctrine,itisreasonabletoassumethattheTrainingandMentoringprovidedbythe contractormustconformtoandsupportthedoctrinaltrainingmembersoftheANSDFreceivethroughtheAfghanNational 3.1TrainingandMentoring, ABidder'sLibrarydoesnotexist.TheGovernmenthasprovidedPresidentialDecree4.9Attachment0017.TheGovernmentwillnot ArmyandPolicetrainingsystem.InorderforofferorstounderstandcurrentANSDFlogistics(maintenanceandsupply) 47Page577provideadditionalAfghanistanNationalArmyandNationalPoliceDoctrinepublications.However,theofferorshallcomplywithclause doctrine,itwouldbeusefultohaveaccesstotheAfghanistanNationalArmyandNationalPoliceequivalentofpublications, 5152.2255903.

suchasArmyDoctrinePublication4 0Sustainment,AR710 2SupplyPolicyBelowtheNationalLevel,andAR750 1Army MaterielMaintenanceManagementPolicy.

Question :WilltheGovernmentmakecopiesofAfghanistanNationalArmyandNationalPoliceDoctrinepublications availableina bidder�s library?

Discussion :Question103asked,amongotherthings,iftheGovernmentwouldconsiderprovidingaplugnumberforCLINs 0035and0036(Tools,EquipmentandMHE).TheGovernmentresponsewasthataplugnumberwouldnotbeprovidedfor thesetwoCLINs.Weunderstandthesuccessfulofferorwillacquiretools,equipment,andMHEfromtheincumbent Question103of contractor(s)duringPhase InandthenseekreimbursementfromtheGovernment.Giventhisscenario,itisreasonablethat 48�NMS_QA_2_May_2016.xls�No,thisisaPerformanceBasedeffort,theofferorshallproposeinaccordancewithsectionL.

theGovernmentprovideplugnumbersforthesetwoCLINs.

Question :WilltheGovernmentreconsiderprovidingplugnumbersforCLINs0035and0036.

Discussion :RegardingL.4.1.1.10(g).ScopeofWork(SOW)orPerformanceWorkStatements(PWS)excerpts(including paragraphcitation)foreachoftheuptothreerecentandrelevantcontracts.

Offerorsshallincludeexcerptsrequiredtodemonstratethedegreeofsimilarityinscope,magnitudeofeffort,andcomplexitiesofwork Question :WouldtheGovernmentpleaseclarifythisrequirement.Isitacceptable,forexample,forthe �excerpt� toconsist 49L.4.1.1.10(g).

performedunderthecontractsubmittedinVolumeItotheeffortrequiredforthissolicitation.(SeeM.4.2.2) oftheSOW/PWSparagraphcitationnumberandthefirstparagraphratherthantheentireSOW/PWSdocumenttext?

CLSSA

CooperativeLogisticsSupplySupportArrangement(CLSSA)isanagreementbetweenaMilitaryDepartmentandapurchaser;

settingforththetermsandconditionsunderwhichtheDepartmentofDefensewillprovidesupplysupportofcommonweaponssystems Discussion:

ThereisastepintheprocessflowchartthatusestheacronymsCLSSAandSTARRPC.Neitheroftheseacronyms onanequalbasiswithU.S.Forcesinaccordancewiththepurchaser'sForceActivityDesignator(FAD)andtheUniformMateriel isdefinedintheGlossarynoriseitherpresentanywhereintheRFP.

Attachment0024,Standard(NSN MovementandIssuePrioritySystem(UMMIPS).ThisFMSOIcaseprovidesanequityinvestmentfordefensearticlestosupporta Question :WilltheGovernmentdefinetheseacronymsandprovideanexplanationoftheirroleinthepartsrequestflow 50Assigned)RegionalLevelPartsRequest purchaser'santicipatedrequirementintheDoDinventory.TheMilitaryDepartmentusesthisequityinvestmenttoprocureadditional process?

ProcessFlowlevelsofcentrallystockedorcentrallymanageditems,inpreparationforpurchaseorder."

STARRPC(SupplyTrackingandReparableReturn)isapersonalcomputerdatasystemforFMScountriesthatisinterfacedbothwiththe USAFSecurityAssistanceManagementInformationSystem(SAMIS)andtheU.S.ArmyCentralizedIntegratedSystemforInternational Logistics(CISIL),whichisapartofSecurityAssistanceAutomation,Army(SA3) Discussion :PWS3.2.3.1states, �The GovernmentwillprovidetheinitialASLtothecontractor(Attachment0004).

Uponreceiptofthe ASL,thecontractorshallconductagapanalysistodetermineASLpartshortagesandreportIAWCDRLA009.Thecontractor shallorderpartstofillthisgapIAWCDRLA009.ThecontractorshallmakeASLadjustmentrecommendationsbasedon demandhistoryIAWCDRL A009.� PWS3.2.3.1AuthorizedStockageList, Thisdescriptionsuggests,butisnotentirelyclear,thatthisGovernment providedASLrepresentstheinitialinventory 51Page585;Attachment0004Authorized InaccordancewithSectionC.3.2.3,contractormayusetheASLtosupporttheCLSeffort.

StockageListprovidedtothecontractorfortheiruseinperformingandmanagingtheCLSeffortateachsite.

Question:WilltheGovernmentconfirmthattheASLstocksidentifiedinAttachment0004areforthecontractor�susefor theCLSeffort?

PWS4.5states, �The GovernmentwillprovideGPIAWAttachment0007,GPClassIXPartsInventoryand Attachment0028,GPConsumablePartsInventory.ThecontractorshallreportGPIAWCDRLA020.TheGovernmentwill providethecontractorwithdispositioninstructionsfortheGP.TheGovernmentanticipatestitleofGPbeingtransferredto PWS4.5GovernmentProperty,Page ANDSFpriortofinalpaymentunderthe contract.� ThecontractorshallmanageandmaintainallGovernmentPropertyinaccordancewith52.245 1andotherrelatedGovernment 587;Attachment0007GPClassIX ItisnotclearfromthePWSifthesetwoinventoriesaretobemanagedbythecontractorastheContractorManagedParts FurnishedPropertyclauses.TheRFPwillbeupdatedtolistallGPwithinattachment0007;attachment0028willbedeletedinits Inventory;Attachment0028GP Supply(CMPS)describedinPWS3.2.3.2,orifthesestocksaretheANSDF managedstockslocatedattheirregionalsites.

entirety.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002.

ConsumablePartsInventory Question :WilltheGovernmentclarifywhetherthemanagementofthesetwoinventoriesistheresponsibilityofthe contractorortheANSDFattheregionalsites?

Discussion :PWS4.5states, �The GovernmentwillprovideGPIAWAttachment0007,GPClassIXPartsInventoryand Attachment0028,GPConsumablePartsInventory.ThecontractorshallreportGPIAWCDRLA020.TheGovernmentwill providethecontractorwithdispositioninstructionsfortheGP.TheGovernmentanticipatestitleofGPbeingtransferredto PWS3.2.3.2ContractorManagedClass ANDSFpriortofinalpaymentunderthe contract.� IXParts(VehicleandGround),Page Itisnotclearfromtherequirementifthecontractorisresponsibleforensuringthequantitylevelsassociatedwiththese 585;PWS4.5GovernmentProperty, twoinventoriesaretobebroughtuptothestockagelevelsreflectedineachattachmentpriortotheirtransfertothe TheGovernmentintendstohavethecontractortransferstockbalancesattheconclusionofthecontract.

Page587;Attachment0007GPClassIX ANSDF,orifthecontractoristotransferthestockbalanceson handforeachinventoryatthetimetheinventoriesaretobe Inventory;Attachment0028GP transferredtotheANSDF.

ConsumablePartsInventory Question :WilltheGovernmentspecifythestockquantityrequirementsassociatedwiththetransferofthesetwo inventoriestotheANSDF?

3.2.3.1AuthorizedStockageList,Page 585;Attachment0004Authorized Discussion :ItisunclearfromthePWSreferencesifthesethreeseparateinventoriesaretobemanagedunderasinglestock StockageList;PWS3.2.3.2Contractor recordaccountortwo(onefortheASLdescribedinPWS3.2.3.1andonefortheGPClassIXandConsumableinventories).

ManagedClassIXParts,Page585;

RequirementsaredescribedwithintheCDRLsassociatedwitheachinventoryrequirement.

Question :WilltheGovernmentclarifyitsrequirementsforthemanagementofthesethreeindividualinventories?

Attachment0007GPClassIXInventory;

PWS3.2.4Consumables,Page586;

Attachment0028GPConsumableParts Inventory Discussion :Attachment0011providesthe Government�s plugnumbersforCLINs0043and0044(Material).

TheplugnumbersforCLINs0043and0044donotincludetransportationcostsassociatedwithgettingmaterialsfromthevendortothe Question :WilltheGovernmentconfirmthattheseplugnumberscovernotonlythepriceforbuyingmaterial(e.g.,ClassIX Attachment0011,CostPriceData enduser.IntratheatertransportationcostsshouldbeallocatedtoContractorLogisticsSupport(C.3.2)inaccordancewithSupplyChain repairpartsandConsumableSupplies)butalsothetransportationcostsassociatedwithgettingthematerialsfromthe SpreadsheetManagement(C.3.2).Attachment0002willbeamendedtoclarifySubCLINstowhichcostshouldbeallocated.Thischangewillbe vendortotheenduser?

incorporatedinAmendment0002..

Discussion :Thisparagraphstates, �Due tolimitedcommunicationsavailableinAfghanistan,thecontractormayberequired tosupplementcommunicationcapabilities,suchasnon secureinternetandtelecommunications,withapprovalfromthe

COR.�

SectionC.4.6willbeamendedtoindicatethecontractorshallprovideallcommunicationcapabilitiesitrequires.Thischangewillbe Question:

WilltheGovernmentprovideadescriptionofwhatcommunicationscapabilitythecontractorcanreasonably 56PWS4.6,Communication,Page587 incorporatedinAmendment0002..

expecttohaveaccesstoontheprogramandadescriptionofwhatspecifictypesandlocationsofcapabilitygapsthe contractormayberequiredtosupplement?

Discussion:

Thisparagraphreadsinpart, �The GovernmentwillprovideGPIAWAttachment0007,GPClassIXParts InventoryandAttachment0028,GPConsumableParts Inventory.� NeitherAttachment0007norAttachment0028indicatethattheGovernmentwillprovidethecomputersandperipheral PWS4.5GovernmentProperty, devicestypicallyassociatedwiththeconductofmaintenanceandsupplymanagementoperations.

57Page587Confirmed,thisisaperformancebasedeffort.

Question :WilltheGovernmentconfirmthatthecontractorisrequiredtodeterminethenumberandtypeofcomputers andperipheraldevices(printers,barcodereaders,etc.)requiredtosupportCLSoperationsandTrainingandMentoring requirements?

Discussion :TheNationalLogisticsCenter(NLC)tabinAttachment0007reflectsaClassIXinventory.ThereisnotabforClass IXatthe ANA�s CentralWorkshop.Conversely,Attachment0002reflectsthatthereisnoCLSmaintenancerequirementat theANPNationalLogisticsCenter,whilethereisaCLSrequirementattheANACentralWorkshop.Basedonthis,itwould Attachment0002LocationMatrix;

No,theClassIXdatashownintheNLCtabinAttachment0007doesnotrepresenttheGPClassIXPartsInventoryfortheANACentral appearthattheNLCtabinAttachment0007mayhavebeenmistakenlylabeled.

58Attachment0007GPClassIXParts Workshop.Inaddition,thereisnoCLSbeingdoneattheANACWS.Further,Attachment0002isbeingupdatedtoreflectCLS InventorymaintenanceattheANPNLC.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002.Question:WilltheGovernmentconfirmthattheCLIXdatashownintheNLCtabinAttachment0007representstheGP ClassIXPartsInventoryfortheANACentralWorkshop?

ColumnKonAttachment0001istitledsimply �National� andprovidesanequipmentdensityof2,268wheeled vehiclesand148piecesofgroundequipment.GiventhatnoequipmentdensitydataisprovidedfortheCentral MaintenanceFacility,andthatAttachment0002identifiesaContractLogisticsSupport(CLS)requirementattheCentral MaintenanceFacultyandnoCLSrequirementattheNationalLogisticsCenter,Wardak,itwouldappearthatColumnKmay Attachment0001,DensityList;

ItappliestotheCentralMaintenanceFacility(CMF).

havebeenerroneouslylabeled.

Attachment0002,LocationMatrix Question :WilltheGovernmentconfirmtowhichMOINationalMaintenanceLevelMaintenanceLocationtheequipment densitydatainColumnK,Attachment0001applies?

Discussion :InthediscussionofLevel2Maintenance,thisparagraphstatesthat �Level 2,RegionalMaintenance,forthe MoDwillbeconductedattheRegionalLogisticsSupportCenter.Level2,RegionalMaintenance,fortheMoIwillbe conductedattheRegionalMaintenanceCenters(RMCs).ThecontractorshallconductLevel2,RegionalMaintenanceat EquipmentMaintenanceSites(EMS)forbothMoDand MoI.� ThesitesdesignatedinthisparagraphdonotalignwiththesitelocationsprovidedinAttachment0002.Forinstance,there isnoreferencetoaRegionalLogisticsSupportCenterinAttachment0002.Wemustassume,therefore,thatthisrefersto the MoD�s EquipmentMaintenanceSites(EMS).ThestatementthatthecontractorwillsupporttheMoIwithLevel2 Page575;Attachment0002Location Attachment0002willbeupdatedtoclarifyrequirementsofmaintenancelevelsatthoselocations.Thischangewillbeincorporatedin maintenanceattheEMSconflictswithAttachment0002.Similarly,thedescriptionofLevel3 maintenance��The contractor MatrixAmendment0002..

shallconductLevel3,NationalMaintenancefortheMoDatEMS.Level3,NationalMaintenance,fortheMoIwillbe conductedattheNationalLogisticsCenter(NLC).ThecontractorshallconductLevel3,NationalMaintenance,forMoIatthe EMSandCentralMaintenanceFacility (CMF)��does notalignwithAttachment0002.

Question :WilltheGovernmentreconcilethedifferencesbetweenthesetwodocumentssothatofferorshaveaclearvision ofthe Government�s intentwithrespecttowheretheLevel2andLevel3maintenancesupportistobeperformedforboth theMoDandtheMoI?

Discussion:

Attachment0011islockedtopreventaddingadditionalrows/fields.

RFP,SectionL Attachment0011willnotbeunlockedtoaddadditionalrowsforcostelements.Attachment0011isahighlevelcostelementsummary.

Question :WouldtheGovernmentpleaseallowAttachment0011tobeunlockedsoofferorsareabletoaddadditionalrows 61Attachment0011Itisnotintendedtodisplayeverycostelement.InthecaseoftheODCs,thosecostscanbecapturedintheODCCLINs(0031and0032).

forcostelementssuchasOtherDirectCosts(ODC)andFringe?

InthecaseofFringe,thosecostscanbecapturedintheOverheadLaborrowlocatedintheapplicableCLIN.

Discussion:

TheRFPstates, �Contractor mustprovidewiththeirproposal,thelistofGovernmentFurnishedProperty(GFP), theacquisitioncost,age,andtypeof

GFP.�

TheGovernmentwillprovideGPinaccordancewithAttachment0007.TheofferorshallconsiderthisGPwhenpreparingitsproposalto Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseclarifyifofferorsaretoprovidealistofGovernmentFurnishedProperty(GFP)or 62Page688,M3(a)proposeadditionalGP,andtheofferortheabilitytoIAWFARClause52.2454001.FARClause52.2454001applieswhentheofferor ContractorFurnishedProperty(CFP)intheproposalresponse?

proposestouseexistingGPalreadyinitspossession.

Discussion :Minorandmajorbodyrepairs(accidentorbattledamaged)arementioned.

Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseclarifyifpaintboothsarecontractorfurnishedorGovernmentfurnished?If TheGovernmentpropertylistinattachment0007doesnotincludepaintbooths.Theofferorshallproposealltools,andequipmentit 63Page582,3.2.1.1 contractorfurnished,wherearetheyrequired?

requirestoperformtheeffort.

Discussion �Contact TeamsshalltraveltoCSSKsandunitsasdescribedinAttachment0020,CT METSupport Locations.� Question:

IsfuelprovidedbytheGovernment?

64Page584,3.2.1.2No,fuelwillnotbeprovidedbytheGovernment.

Discussion:

��b) TheContractorshallensure,consistentwiththerequirementsoftheapplicableinspectionclauseinthis Page657 contract,thatthefacilities,infrastructure,andequipmentacquired,constructed,installed,repaired,maintained,or �I 180252.246 7004SafetyofFacilities, operatedunderthiscontractcomplywithUnifiedFacilitiesCriteria(UFC)1 01forwaste disposal.� Infrastructure,andEquipmentfor InaccordancePWSC.4.1andCDRLA010thecontractorshalldevelopandcomplywithanEnvironmentalHealthandSafetyPlan.Further, Question :Arecontractorspermittedtodisposeofproperlymarkedandpackagedhazardouswaste(oil,paint,solvents,and MilitaryOct/2010 thecontractorshallcomplywith5152.225 5903and252.246 7004.

antifreeze)atlocalin countryDRMSfacilities?

Operations� Discussion:

LifeSupport.

�The contractorshallprovidealllifesupportservicesnecessarytoperformthiscontract.Review Attachment0002whendetermininglifesupportrequirements.ThedefinedunitforCLIN0034AA(Travel)isLO

(LOT).�

Withouthistoricaldata,estimatingthetravelcostofContactTeamperdiem(para3.2.1.2)isaguessatbest.

TheGovernmentwillnotprovideaplugnumberforTravelExpenses.CLINs0033AAand0034AATravelCLINsareCostNOFEECLINsand Question :Attachment0002doesnotincludeanyinformationthatwouldhelpestimatelifesupport.Para3.2.1.2onContact 66Page586,3.4remainunchanged.Thisisaperformancebasedeffort.Theofferorshallproposethelevelsoflifesupportitrequiresbasedonitsstaffing level.CostsassociatedwithcontactteamsaretobebilledundersubCLINsforPWSsectionC.3.2.Teamsdoesnotspecifythenumberofeventsorduration.WilltheGovernmentconsiderestablishingaplugnumberCLIN fortravelexpenses(e.g.,perdiem)?

:Thisparagraphstatesinpart, �During thePhase inperiod,thecontractorshallfacilitate,withtheGovernment andtheincumbentcontractors,thetransferofallGovernmentProperty(GP)(GPperAttachment0004,Authorized StockageList,Attachment0007,GPClassIXPartsInventory,andAttachment0028,GPConsumableParts Inventory).� Thereisnomentionofthetransferringtothecontractorofanytrainingresources,documents,andthecurrentstatusof TheGovernmentwillnotprovideadditionalinformationforproposalpurposes.TheGovernmentmayprovidehistorticalinformationto 672.6Phasein ANAandANPunitpersonnelandanyarchivedmaintenancehistory.

theawardee.

Question :Willtherebeatransferoftrainingresources,documents,currentunitstatusofANA&ANPpersonnel, capabilities,andmaintenancefacilities?

Discussion:

Attachment0002provideslocationsforthemaintenanceandsupplyfacilitiestheNMScontractwillsupport.It doesnotprovideanyindicationoftheANSDFunitsaffiliatedwitheachsite.

Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseprovidethecurrentunitdesignationsandorganizationchartsbylocationforthe 68Attachment0002Attachment0003istheinformationtheGovernmentisprovidingatthistime.

unitsandelementstobetrained?

Discussion :ThisparagraphestablishestherequirementforthecontractortodevelopatrainingplananddeliverTraining andMentoringtotheANSDF.Itdoesnotindicatewhetherthecontractorwillhaveaccesstoanyoftheexistingtraining PWS3.1TrainingandMentoring, materialsandresourcescurrentlyuseintheMoDandMoIforthetrainingoftheirpersonnel.

No,thisisaperformancebasedeffort.TheGovernmentwillnotprovidetrainingmaterialunderthepriorcontract.Thecontractorshall 69Page577 Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseprovidethecontractorwithanyexistingtrainingmaterialsandresourcesinusefor developanddelivertrainingmaterialsinaccordancewithCDRLA006andPWSC.3.1.

theMODandMOI?

Discussion :ThisparagraphestablishestherequirementforthecontractortodevelopatrainingplananddeliverTraining andMentoringtotheANSDF.Itdoesnot,however,provideanyindicationoftheentry levelcharacteristicsofthevarious PWS3.1TrainingandMentoring, (maintenance,supply,Officer,NCO,Soldier)studentpopulations.

70Page577ANDSFeducationallevelsvarybyregionsotherearenostandardentrylevelcharacteristics.

Questio n:WilltheGovernmentpleaseprovideofferorswiththeentry levelcharacteristicsofthevariousstudent populations(i.e.,willthelowerenlistedrankscomefrommilitarybasictraining,AdvancedIndividualTraining)?

Discussion :Thesereferencesestablishbackgroundandrequirementsforthecontractortodevelopatrainingplanand deliverTrainingandMentoringtotheANSDF.Thesereferencesdonot,however,providethemetricsfortrainingcurrently SectionA,NMSProgramOverview, beingperformed,anyindicationofthetrainingresourcescurrentlybeingutilized,orthenumbersoftraininginstructors Page2;PWS3.1Trainingand deemedacceptableineachPWStaskareainordertofacilitateafair,balancedcost competitivecompetitionbetween No,theGovernmentwillnotprovideinformationregardingthestaffinglevelsandmetricsforongoingefforts.NMSisaperformance 71Mentoring, offerors.

basedeffort.ThecompetitionwillbeconductedinaccordancewiththetermsoftheRFP.

Page577 Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseprovideinformationregardingthecurrenttrainingmetrics,resources,andhistorical numbersoftraininginstructorsperPWStaskareainordertofacilitateabalanced,fair,cost competitivecompetition?

Discussion :Paragraph3.4establishestherequirementforthecontractortoprovidethelifesupportservicesnecessaryto C 2ProhibitionAgainstHuman performtherequirementsoftheNMScontract.Para3.4.1statesthatcontractorpersonnelwillnotresideattheCentral Trafficking,InhumaneLivingConditions, WorkShop(CWS)andtheCentralSupplyDepot(CSD).3.5FacilityManagementstatesthattheANSDFwillprovide AndWithholdingOfEmployee maintenance,supply,andwarehousefacilities,andland,IAWAttachment0002,withtheexceptionoftheCentral Passports, MaintenanceFacility(CMF).Basedonthisinformation,itisnotclearifcontractorpersonnelmayresideonsitesotherthan Page593;

ThecontractormayestablishlifesupportareasonthesiteslistedinAttachment0002withexceptionoftheCWSandCSD.ANDSFisnot theCWSandCSDandiftheANSDFwillprovidehousingforcontractorpersonnel.Additionally,itisunclearwhethertheland 723.4LifeSupport,Page586;

providinganybilletingorlifesupporttosupportthiscontract.Attachment0002willbeamendedtoidentifylocationswherelifesupport tobeprovidedbytheANSDFatsitesotherthantheCWSandCSDmaybeusedtosupportthehousingrequiredby 3.4.1CentralWorkShopandCentral isnotpermissible.ThischangewillbeincorporatedinAmendment0002..

contractorpersonnelonANSDFsitesorifitistobeusedforsomeotherpurpose(e.g.,vehicleparking).

SupplyDepot, Question :WilltheGovernmentpleaseconfirmwhethercontractorpersonnelmayresideonANSDFsitesotherthanthe Page586;

CWSandCSDand,ifso,whethertheANSDFwillprovidebilletingforcontractorpersonnelthatmeetthe50 square foot 3.5FacilityManagement requirementforcontractorpersonnelspecifiedinC 2?

Discussion:

3.5FacilityManagementstatesthattheANSDFwillprovidemaintenance,supply,andwarehousefacilities,and land,IAWAttachment0002,withtheexceptionoftheCentralMaintenanceFacility(CMF).

3.5FacilityManagement, Question…