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This document provides details regarding a draft solicitation for the eXportable Combat Training Capability (XCTC) program. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Orlando intends to award an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to provide XCTC services for the Army National Guard. Services will include developing adaptive leaders and enabling platoons to achieve trained proficiency in core functions through force-on-force and live-fire training environments for Brigade Combat Teams. Potential offerors are encouraged to submit questions, comments, and recommendations on the draft solicitation by March 4, 2019 to help improve the final solicitation. The final solicitation details may differ from the draft. No commitment is made to award any contract, and responding is voluntary without compensation.
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XCTC RFP Q&A
| Number | Type | Reference | Industry Question and Government Response |
| 1 | Question | Section L.5.1, Subfactor 1.1 (Program Management), Pg. 119 | We respectfully request resumes not be counted in the Volume II (Management) page count. With approximately 9 key personnel, this would significantly limit page count. |
| Answer | The page count for Volume II has increased by 30 pages. Also, paragraph L.3.2 was changed so that the Version 2 resumes, that shall be provided within a separate folder within Volume II: Subfactor 1.1 – Program Management, are not subject to the page limitation. | ||
| 2 | Question | Section M.12.3. Section B, and Attachment 14 | The government has provided plug numbers for CLINs X004 "Rotations" in Section B. RFP states that the Tab entitled "Rotation Price Matrix 14a" will be evaluated for price reasonableness. How does Tab 14a relate to the Total Evaluated Price, and will Offerors be held to the pricing in attachment Tab 14a during contract execution? |
| Answer | IDIQ Paragraph M.12.3 has been updated regarding the TEP computation. The TEP is the sum of all CLINs which includes IDIQ CLINs plus Sample Task Order CLINs plus an additional six-month extension to the IDIQ IAW FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. A separate price analysis will be performed to determine the reasonableness of the proposed pricing for each site and type of exercise priced in the Rotational Price Matrix 14a tab of the workbook. Offerors shall be held to the pricing in attachment Tab 14a during contract execution. | ||
| 3 | Question | Section L.9.9 and Section B | The Government has provided PLUG numbers for CLINS X004 "Rotations" within the pricing workbook (Attachment 14). However, Section L.9.9 asks for pricing for the Rotation CLIN even though it is shown as a plug number. Are we to assume we use the plug numbers as provided for CLIN X004? |
| Answer | Offerors shall use the plug numbers as provided for CLIN X004. | ||
| 4 | Question | Section L.5.2, Subfactor 1.2 - Planning | Do offeror's write specifically to the Sample Task Order or does the Government expect the proposal approach for the IDIQ suffices for evaluating the Task Order can be executed? |
| Answer | Proposal submissions for the Basic IDIQ and Sample Task Order will be evaluated to ensure the Offeror’s understanding of the entire XCTC requirement. | ||
| 5 | Question | Section B1 – Supplies Services and Price | The RFP contains Wage Determinations that cover the places of performance. It is typical that Wage Determinations rates will be updated and escalated during the course of the contract. Will the contractor be able to update rates commensurate with the increases to the various Wage determinations or are rates fixed for the duration of the contract without the ability to make adjustment? |
| Answer | Section L paragraph L.9.15 has been updated to require the Offeror to provide supporting documentation that details how the offeror will remain in compliance with annual WD rate changes. The Government will analyze the supporting documentation to determine the reasonableness of how the offeror will remain in compliance with annual Wage Determination rate changes. | ||
| 6 | Question | FAR 52.228-5 Insurance work on a Government installation | Please indicate the required insurance minimums required. |
| Answer | The IDIQ PWS has been updated (see paragraph 5.9) to state minimum insurance levels. | ||
| 7 | Question | IDIQ PWS Paragraph 3.3.17, Page 29 | Are offeror's required to provide 100% of the resources identified in Attachment 09 (Baseline Resource Matrix) for every rotations? Are the OPFOR Equipment requirements the same for every rotation at every locations? |
| Answer | Attachment 9, Baseline Resource Matrix is the starting point for industry to determine/ascertain/discern the resources necessary to execute a particular rotation and the RTU associated training objectives. The Government is looking for industry to provide their unique solution(s) to provide all equipment for a near-peer opposing force. | ||
| 8 | Question | Attachment_02_GFP_List_20190211 | The GFP list seems to be mostly the components of FlexTrain system. Should offeror's assume they are required to purchase all material needed to successfully execute a rotation? Examples: Handheld video cameras (and batteries), Pelican Boxes for transportation of equipment, Tables and Chairs, Contractor on the Battlefield (COB) wardrobe, etc. Will the government evaluate offeror's ODC pricing build up to ensure all required material is priced in the TEP? |
| Answer | All materials and other direct costs necessary to successfully execute a rotation --that are not provided as GFP or otherwise stated-- shall be provided by the contractor. The Government will perform a price analysis to determine the reasonableness of the proposed pricing for each site and type of exercise priced in the Rotational Price Matrix 14a tab of the workbook. The proposed price information shall be clear, concise and include sufficient detail and/or adequate supporting documentation enabling the Government to perform an effective evaluation. | ||
| 9 | Question | Attachment_02_GFP_List_20190211 | Line 1 of the GFP list is a Pallet Jack (quantity of one). Since this appears to be the only logistics related GFP should offeror's assume only one Pallet Jack is needed for execution of XCTC PWS requirements? |
| Answer | The GFP list was updated on 30 APR 2019. As part of the update, the Pallet Jack was removed. | ||
| 10 | Question | Far 52.228-7 Insurance Liability to Third Persons | Please indicate the required insurance minimums required. |
| Answer | The IDIQ PWS has been updated (see paragraph 5.9) to state minimum insurance levels. | ||
| 11 | Question | PWS page 31, paragraph 3.4.21 | Will the government please clarify if replacement of government property will be by the government in accordance with FAR 52.245-1, or if the contractor is responsible for replacement costs? If contractor responsibility, will the government please provide historical data regarding the number and total dollar amount of Government Furnished Property that was Lost, Damaged, and Destroyed that the contractor may be required to purchase on an annual basis? |
| Answer | The Contractor shall be responsible for all GFP damaged, lost or destroyed. No long term trend historical data exists as losses have been minimal. | ||
| 12 | Question | RFP L.2.6 Content Requirements, L.3.1 Price, L.3.2 Excess Pages | Paragraph L.2.6 requires a Table of Contents to be provided in each volume. Paragraph L.3.1 prescribes page limits for the volumes. Paragraph L.3.2 indicates that pages that exceed the required page limitations will not be evaluated. There is no mention anywhere in Section L of the Table of Contents and/or other typical Proposal Front Material (Figure List, Table, List, Acronym List, Cross Reference Matrix) being excluded from page count. Question: Will the Government please confirm whether or not Volume front end material is excluded from the stated page limitations for each proposal volume? |
| Answer | The "typical Proposal Front Material" is not excluded from the stated page limitations for each proposal volume. | ||
| 13 | Question | RFP L.3.1 Table, L.4.0 (5) Vol 1, L.8.0 Vol V, L.8.1 | Vol. I includes the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SBSP). Vol. V is the Small Business Participation Plan (SBPP). The RFP states that the SBSP must be consistent with commitments stipulated in the SBPP. L.8.1 states that the SBPP shall not require reference to any another, source, volume or proposal. Question: Isn't this inconsistent given the close relationship between the Vol I SBSP and the SBPP? Please clarify? |
| Answer | The Small Business Participation Commitment Document (Vol V) required from both Small and Large Business Offerors, shall be completely stand-alone, and not require any reference to another source, volume, or proposal. However, the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Vol. I) shall reflect and be consistent with the commitments stipulated in the Offeror’s proposed Small Business Participation Commitment Document. | ||
| 14 | Question | RFP L.5.1 Subfactor 1.1 – Program Management | The Offeror shall provide resumes for the proposed key personnel. Two versions of each resume shall be provided: (1) Version 1 shall be a redacted resume and shall omit the identified key personnel’s first/last name throughout the resume; and (2) Version 2 shall include the identified key personnel’s first/last name throughout the resume. The Version 2 resumes shall be provided within a separate folder within Volume II: Subfactor 1.1 – Program Management. The Offeror shall clearly describe the key personnel’s knowledge, skills, experience, and certifications against the required knowledge, skills, experience, and certifications as described in the PWS. With close to ten Key Personnel required, it is nearly impossible to include compliant redacted resumes and still adequality cover all of the Subfactors of the Management Volume. Question: Will the government please allow the redacted version of the resumes to go in a separate folder that does not count towards page count? |
| Answer | The page count for Volume II has increased by 30 pages. Also, paragraph L.3.2 was changed so that the Version 2 resumes, that shall be provided within a separate folder within Volume II: Subfactor 1.1 – Program Management, are not subject to the page limitation. | ||
| 15 | Question | RFP L 5.1 | Do the Version 2 resumes count against the page limit of the 100 page for Volume II? Recommend that Resumes be a separate attachment not included in page count. |
| Answer | The page count for Volume II has increased by 30 pages. Also, paragraph L.3.2 was changed so that the Version 2 resumes, that shall be provided within a separate folder within Volume II: Subfactor 1.1 – Program Management, are not subject to the page limitation. | ||
| 16 | Question | PWS 2.6 | Reference: Contractor shall provide all XCTC employees a uniform suitable for the weather and environment. Question: Will the government please provide their definition of Suitable to enable offerors the ability to price the right type of uniforms? |
| Answer | The right or appropriate uniform for the weather and environment. | ||
| 17 | Question | PWS 3.1.11.1, Program Manager | We believe the Government is looking for a seasoned Army trainer who knows how to synchronize live training exercises. Generally, this same Senior Army leader has years of experience dealing with all facets of Executive Program Management emphasis to include contracting, finance, supply chain, safety, legal, etc. As written, this limits the number of potential candidates. Question: Will the government clarify if the Executive Level Program Management required emphasis can be obtained from former senior Army service? |
| Answer | PWS paragraph 3.1.11.1 has been modified to state that the Program manager shall have three years of Executive Level experience as a Program Manager or Senior level Army service. | ||
| 18 | Question | PWS 3.4.8 | Question: Will the government please consider providing historical data regarding the number and total dollar amount of material or consumable supplies the contractor is required to purchase on an annual basis? |
| Answer | The Government is looking for industry to provide their unique solution(s) to consumables rather than use incumbent data. | ||
| 19 | Question | PWS 3.2.15 | The government requires the contractor to provide a number of items to cover contractor life support. Some of the items are listed in the PWS, but no historical quantities can be determined. Question: Will the government provide a comprehensive ODC list to support this section and will the government provide the historical quantities for each of the items at each of the locations for each type of rotation? |
| Answer | The Government is looking for industry to provide their unique solution(s) to cover contractor life support rather than use incumbent data. | ||
| 20 | Question | PWS 3.3 Rotation | The contractor is required to include the items and quantities listed in Attachment (9) in the rotation prices. The government has broken out the quantities for each item required for each lane. Unfortunately the lane names listed in Attachment (9) cannot be mapped to the HB with any certainty. For example, some of the lanes with quantities listed in Attachment (9) cannot be found on the HB and some lanes on the HB cannot be tied to one of the lanes listed on Attachment (9). Question: Will the government add a row on each tab (type of rotation) to indicate how many times each lane is run through the duration of the rotation? |
| Answer | Attachment 9, Baseline Resource Matrix is the starting point for industry to determine/ascertain/discern the resources necessary to execute a particular rotation and the RTU associated training objectives. The Government is looking for industry to provide their unique solution(s). | ||
| 21 | Question | IDIQ CLINs and Sample Task Order CLINs | Reference: The contract types for IDIQ CLINs X005 X010 0011 and Sample Task Order CLIN 0012 are identified as "Cost" in Attachment 14, and "FFP" in the RFP Section Bs. Question: For proposal purposes, will the government please clarify whether the contract type for the referenced CLINs are intended to be consistent between these documents and update the Section Bs or Attachment 14 as needed? |
| Answer | All CLINs in Section B of the IDIQ are marked as FFP for the sole purpose of facilitating administration of the contract in the Government’s Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) system. The Government anticipates that most Task Order CLINs will be FFP with travel (excluding rotations) on a Cost CLIN. | ||
| 22 | Question | IDIQ CLINs and Sample Task Order CLINs | Considering the close similarity of the CLIN structures between the IDIQ and Sample Work Order Section Bs, the referenced overlapping CLIN numbers cause confusion in proposal preparation. Additionally, Transition In is CLIN 0012 on IDIQ Schedule B and CLIN 0014 on STO Schedule B. To avoid undue confusion in proposal preparation, will the government consider changing Sample Task Order CLINs 0004 through 0010 to sub-CLINs of IDIQ CLIN 0004 (for example, instead of Sample Work Order CLIN 0004, SLIN 0004AA, etc.) and re-numbering the remaining Sample Task Order CLINs consistently with the IDIQ Section B CLINs? |
| Answer | The Government will not change the Sample Task Order CLINs to sub-CLINs. | ||
| 23 | Question | CLINs with associated plug #s identified in Attachment 14. | Attachment 14 identifies plug numbers for various CLINs throughout all periods of performance including the Sample Task Order. However, the IDIQ Section B and the Attachment 31 Section B do not identify plug numbers for these CLINs. Question: Will the government please clarify whether offerors are expected to populate Section B plug #s to match Attachment 14 or leave those CLIN prices blank on Section B? |
| Answer | It is the Government's intent for the offerors to populate Section B prices to match values used in Attachment 14. | ||
| 24 | Question | IDIQ L.9.9 and Attachment 14 IDIQ CLINs X004 | The IDIQ RFP paragraph L.9.9 includes the following verbiage: " The Offeror must propose firm fixed prices for the following FFP CLINs:… Rotations CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004 and 4004." However, in Attachment 14, IDIQ CLINs X004 are populated with government-provided plug #s. Question: Will the government please clarify whether or not offerors are expected to provide FFP pricing for IDIQ CLINs X004 or utilize the government-provided plug #s? Please revise the IDIQ RFP and/or Attachment 14 accordingly. |
| Answer | IDIQ paragraph L.9.9 has been modified to remove the requirement for offeros to develop/propose firm fixed prices for Rotation CLINs 0004, 1004, 2004, 3004 and 4004 since the Government has provided plug numbers. | ||
| 25 | Question | IDIQ L.9.9 and L.9.10, CLINs X008 | Paragraph L.9.9 indicates that offerors must propose firm fixed prices for IDIQ CLINs X008, while paragraph L.9.10 states that the government has provided plug #s for IDIQ CLINs X008. Also, L.9.9 refers to IDIQ CLINs X008 as "Contractor Manpower Requirement (CMRA)", while L.9.10 refers to IDIQ CLINs X008 as "Civilians on the Battlefield". Question: Will the government please clarify the correct CLIN description for X008, as well as clarify if offerors are expected to provide firm fixed prices for IDIQ CLINs X008? Please revise paragraphs L.9.9 and L.9.10 for consistency. |
| Answer | IDIQ paragraph L.9.9 has been modified to correct the CLIN numbers for the Contractor Manpower Requirement (CMRA) requirement. | ||
| 26 | Question | CLIN 0014 Quantity/Unit in Section B and delivery date in Section F | Section B indicates that CLIN 0014 has a quantity/unit of 2 months. In Section F, the CLIN 0014 delivery date is shown from 9/1/2019 to 11/30/2019. Question: Will the government please review the CLIN 0014 entries in Attachment 31 Sections B and F and update as needed? |
| Answer | The Section F period of performance for the Transition In requirement has been corrected to become 2 months long. | ||
| 27 | Question | Attachment 14 Rotation Price Matrix 14a and Attachment 7, Potential XCTC Training Locations | The referenced spreadsheet includes Camp Guernsey in Wyoming as a location. However, no applicable wage determination was included in the solicitation for this location. In addition, Camp Guernsey does not appear on Attachment 7 as a potential training location. Question: Will the government please confirm that offerors are expected to propose prices for services at Camp Guernsey? If so, please provide an applicable wage determination for this location. If not, please revise Attachment 14 accordingly. |
| Answer | A wage determination for Camp Guernsey has been attached to the RFP. | ||
| 28 | Question | RFP L.5.3 Subfactor 1.3 Transition Plan | Would the government please clarify if the current ATO is under an established RMF compliant system or if they are converting from DIACAP over to RMF? |
| Answer | The FlexTrain instrumentation system is transitioning from DIACAP to RMF. Final documentation undergoing NETCOM review and approval. | ||
| 29 | Question | RFP L5.3 Subfactor 1.3 Transition Plan | Will the government please confirm the current ATO of the network? |
| Answer | The FlexTrain instrumentation system is currently on an extension under DIACAP awaiting final RMF adjudication. | ||
| 30 | Question | RFP L5.3 Subfactor 1.3 Transition Plan | Will the government please clarify the type of system, for example, is the system a Type accreditation? Is the system allowed on NIPR or SIPR? |
| Answer | FlexTrain is an Unclassified, TYPE accredited, PLATFORM IT (PIT SYSTEM). | ||
| 31 | Question | RFP L5.3 Subfactor 1.3 Transition Plan | Will the government clarify if all artifacts have been prepared for the new accreditation? |
| Answer | RMF compliant actions have been accomplished per applicable directives. Final documentation is undergoing NETCOM review and approval. | ||
| 32 | Question | RFP L5.3 Subfactor 1.3 Transition Plan | Will the government provide the dates of the next SCA-V pre-visit and final visit? |
| Answer | The initial and final SCA-V visits have concluded. | ||
| 33 | Question | IDIQ Section L.5.3; Section M. 8.3 | Will the government please provide a copy of the incumbent contractor's phase out plan and timeline? |
| Answer | The incumbent contractor's phase out timeline will overlap with the transition in period of performance. | ||
| 34 | Question | PWS L.9.8 | As currently projected, all XCTC rotations will be completed by the contract award and before transition begins. It is to the benefit of the government to enable the incoming contractor to ”ride along” with the incumbent on a rotation prior to executing the Training Year 20 schedule. The current calendar shows that the last opportunity to do this must happen before 15 July. Question: Is there a chance the contract will be awarded in time for this to be part of a transition-in plan? |
| Answer | A contract award on or before 15 July 2019 is unlikely. | ||
| 35 | Question | RFP L.9.8 | Section L states that the Base Year is inclusive of a two-month transition period which will run concurrent with the initial 12 months of performance. This is misleading in that if full performance is concurrent with the transition, the ability to determine when transition of responsibility for deliverables and tasks takes place. As currently written an offeror would assume they are responsible for all deliverables and tasks on day one of full performance. Question: Will the government please clarify when transition of responsibility will take place between the incumbent contractor and the incoming contractor? |
| Answer | The period of performance for CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003 have been changed to start after Transition-In activities. | ||
| 36 | Question | Attachment 14 XCTC Pricing Workbook | CLINs under Sample Task Order do not align with the CLINs in Schedule B or in the IDIQ (for example CLIN 0005 is Travel and Per Diem in RFP but on sheet named "Attachment 14" Column I CLIN 0005 is "Rotation 20-2, IBCT".) Question: Will the government please confirm that CLINs in the RFP are the correct CLINs? |
| Answer | The CLINs in the RFP and Attachment 14's Column I are correct. | ||
| 37 | Question | PWS 3.3.20/21 | It is our understanding that the government is purchasing 2 additional sets of FlexTrain. Question: Does the GFP listed in the attachment 2 include all five planned sets of FlexTrain? |
| Answer | It does not. The Government intends to add new GFP items to the list as they are delivered. | ||
| 38 | Question | Attachment 9, Baseline Resource Matrix | Attachment (9) indicates a requirement to provide Fire Markers/BFE Techs, but there is no requirement for these listed in the PWS. Question: Can the government please clarify if this is a requirement that should be priced in our rotation, and, if so, will the government please add the requirement to the PWS and define the minimum qualifications for the Fire Markers/BFE Techs? |
| Answer | Attachment 9, Baseline Resource Matrix is the starting point for industry to determine/ascertain/discern the resources necessary to execute a particular rotation and the RTU associated training objectives. The Government is looking for industry to provide their unique solution(s). | ||
| 39 | Question | Attachment 9, Baseline Resource Matrix and PWS | The PWS states that the government plans to provide near-peer OPFOR vehicles or, if unable, will request them from the Contractor when needed, and that the Contractor will provide 100% of the OPFOR vehicles for each rotation. Question: Are the white trucks listed in the OPFOR section in attachment 9 covered under the OPFOR Vehicle CLIN or does the contractor need to price them as a part of each rotation? |
| Answer | PWS paragraph 3.3.19 (Opposing Force Vehicles) has been modified to become "The Contractor shall provide OPFOR vehicles, capable of imitating machine gun fire, for each rotation and BCT type to replicate a near-peer Battalion Tactical Group (battalion size task force)." Furthermore, CLINs (0007, 1007, 2007, 3007, and 4007) have been changed to become "Reserved" as the Government intends for the OPFOR Vehicles to be proposed and priced as part of the rotations. | ||
| 40 | Question | Attachment 9, Baseline Resource Matrix and PWS | The PWS states that the government plans to provide near-peer OPFOR vehicles or, if unable, will request them from the Contractor when needed, and that the Contractor will provide 100% of the OPFOR vehicles for each rotation. Question: For the government provided near-peer vehicles, a mounted pneumatic gun is required. Are the pneumatics provided by the government as well, or shall the contractor price those separately for every rotation? |
| Answer | PWS paragraph 3.3.19 (Opposing Force Vehicles) has been modified to become "The Contractor shall provide OPFOR vehicles, capable of imitating machine gun fire, for each rotation and BCT type to replicate a near-peer Battalion Tactical Group (battalion size task force)." | ||
| 41 | Question | RFP L.9.8 | Section L states that the Base Year is inclusive of a two-month transition period which will run concurrent with the initial 12 months of performance. Question: Will the government please confirm that the first two months of the base year is the transition period and is commensurate with the transition out period of the predecessor contract, and that full operational performance of the new contract will commence on day 61? |
| Answer | The period of performance for CLINs 0001, 0002, 0003 have been changed to start after Transition-In activities. | ||
| 42 | Question | Section L.4.0 (5) | Small Business Subcontracting Plan references and explains the small business subcontracting plan requirements for large businesses that are providing Proposals. This section is not clear on whether Tier 1 Large Business Subcontractors would additionally require a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Question: Are Tier 1 Large Business Subcontractors required to submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan as part of their sealed package proposals? |
| Answer | The requirements are only for Prime contractor though 19.704(a) (9) states "Assurances that the offeror will include the clause at 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (see 19.708(a)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities, and that the offeror will require all subcontractors (except small business concerns) that receive subcontracts in excess of $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction) to adopt a plan that complies with the requirements of the clause at 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (see 19.708(b))" is applicable however will be addressed in the Subcontracting Plan and not necessarily in the Small Business Participation Volume. | ||
| 43 | Question | RFP M.12.3; Attachment 14 tab Attachment 14 | The referenced paragraph states that " The TEP will be computed using the Pricing Workbook. The TEP is the sum of all CLINs which include, Sample Task Order CLINs for all years of performance, plus the as-needed CLINs…". The Pricing Workbook only shows Sample Task Order CLINs for one year of performance; all other CLINs associated with performance are identified as "IDIQ". Question: Will the government please clarify how it intends to compute "Sample Task Order CLINs for all years of performance" as mentioned in the referenced paragraph, as Sample Task Order CLINs only appear to cover one year of performance? |
| Answer | IDIQ Paragraph M.12.3 has been updated regarding the TEP computation. The TEP is the sum of all CLINs which includes IDIQ CLINs plus Sample Task Order CLINs plus an additional six-month extension to the IDIQ IAW FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. | ||
| 44 | Question | RFP M.12.3; Attachment 14 tab Attachment 14 | The referenced paragraph states that " The TEP will be computed using the Pricing Workbook. The TEP is the sum of all CLINs which include, Sample Task Order CLINs for all years of performance, plus the as-needed CLINs…". The Pricing Workbook only shows Sample Task Order CLINs for one year of performance; all other CLINs associated with performance are identified as "IDIQ". Question: Will the government please clarify what they will use and the method to calculate the TEP? |
| Answer | IDIQ Paragraph M.12.3 has been updated regarding the TEP computation. The TEP is the sum of all CLINs which includes IDIQ CLINs plus Sample Task Order CLINs plus an additional six-month extension to the IDIQ IAW FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. | ||
| 45 | Question | Worksheet Attachment 14c | Worksheet "Attachment 14c" of Attachment 14 request Offerors to provide "Proposed Fee (Cost CLINs)" (Row 12). Per Section L.9.11, Offeror "may not change the amounts" for "Cost Reimbursable with no fee CLINs." Please confirm that Offerors are to leave this Row blank. |
| Answer | Attachment 14c has been modified to remove the requirement for offerors to provide "Proposed Fee (Cost CLINs)". | ||
| 46 | Question | Worksheet Attachment 14c | Worksheet "Attachment 14c" of Attachment 14 request Offerors to provide "Proposed Profit (FFP CLINs)" (Row 13). We assume this "Proposed Profit (FFP CLINs)" are for non-Labor related costs (i.e., Materials and Equipment, ODCs, and Subcontract costs) since "fully burdened labor rates" are to be "(exclusive of profit/fee)" per Section B.1. Will the Government allow Offeror to propose varying profit on non-Labor related costs (i.e., Materials and Equipment, ODCs, and Subcontract costs) vs. a single profit on all these non-Labor costs? |
| Answer | Worksheet 14c is to be used to identify the indirect rates, over the period of performance, for the labor rates within worksheet 14d. | ||
| 47 | Question | Worksheet Attachment 14d and Section B | Section B.1 states three (3) times "...fully burdened labor rates (exclusive of profit/fee)...". Please confirm that Offerors are to leave the "Profit" column in worksheet "Attachment 14d" of Attachment 14 (Column O) blank. |
| Answer | Worksheet 14c is to be used to identify the indirect rates, over the period of performance, for the labor rates within worksheet 14d. | ||
| 48 | Question | Section B and Worksheet Attachment 14 | Section B shows all CLINs as FFP but Attachment 14 (worksheet "Attachment 14") shows CLINs X005 as "Cost" and CLINs X010 as "NSP". 1) Please clarify. 2) Please confirm that a completed Section B is NOT required as part of our submission for both the IDIQ and the Sample Task Order since there are no instructions stating to complete and submit. 3) If a completed Section B is required, please identify which volume it should be provided in (e.g., Volume IV, Cost/Price (Factor 5)). |
| Answer | All CLINs in Section B of the IDIQ are marked as FFP for the sole purpose of facilitating administration of the contract in the Government’s Procurement Desktop Defense (PD2) system. The Government anticipates that most Task Order CLINs will be FFP with travel (excluding rotations) on a Cost CLIN. It is the Government's intent for offerors to complete Section B (IDIQ and Sample Task Order) CLINs to match Attachment 14. With the exception of Dollar Values required in the Small Business Participation (Volume V), pricing information shall not be included in any volume other than Volume VI, Cost / Price. | ||
| 49 | Question | Worksheets "Attachment 14c" and "Attachment 14d" | Section L.9.8 states the period of performance for this contract is Base Year and Option Years 1-4 with "Six months of performance under FAR Clause 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services." Section M.12.3 states "The TEP will be computed using the Pricing Workbook. The TEP is the sum of all CLINs which include, Sample Task Order CLINs for all years of performance, plus the as-needed CLINs plus an additional six-monthextension IAW FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services. Separate price analysis will be performed to determine the reasonableness of the proposed pricing for each site and type of exercise priced in the Rotational Price Matrix 14a tab of the workbook. Offerors are not required to propose any amounts for the six-month extension period; the price will be calculated by the U.S. Government by taking 50% of each of the option year four CLIN prices. Offerors are advised that the evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise such options." |
Please clarify if "Option Year 05" in worksheets "Attachment 14c"and "Attachment 14d" of Attachment 14 should be filled in. If so, are Offerors allowed to escalate the rates or are the rates the same as "Option Year 04"?
| Answer | The Option Year 05 columns shall be filled. The rates are to remain the same as Option Year 04. | ||
| 50 | Question | RFP L.9.2 | Section L.9.2 states "Proposal Volume VI will consist of both Microsoft Excel and Word files and shall be compatible with Microsoft Office 2013." The cost volume will consist of data from Word, Excel and .pdf (i.e., Disclosure statement, vendor quotes, etc.). Will the Government revise the text to allow Offerors to provide Volume VI in .pdf format which represents the consolidation of data from Word, Excel, and .pdf? |
| Answer | The Government will not revise the text to allow Offerors to provide Volume VI in .pdf format which represents the consolidation of data in Word, Excel, and .pdf. | ||
| 51 | Question | WD Attachments and Worksheet "Attachment 14a" | Will the Government provide the WD schedule for Camp Guernsey, WY? |
| Answer | A wage determination for Camp Guernsey has been attached to the RFP. |
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