JLCCTC_RFP__Question_Comment_(23_July_2019).pdf

Relates To: (RFP or Attachment #/Section #/Page # Question/Comment Government Response

RFP

The current FRFP doesn't include page numbers until page 97. We recommend a clerical update to include all page numbers.

Page numbers have been added to the RFP. Please use the PDF page numbers.

RFP, Section L.6.a, Page 120

This section requires Section G ‐ Contract Administration to be included; however, there is nothing in Section G for Offerors to complete. Did the Government intend to refer to Section I?

Section G‐Contract Administration Data has been removed from Section L.6.a.

Offerors should review G.1 Small Business Participation.

RFP, Section M.3.7.d, Page 132

It appears there is information missing or the Section M is misnumbered as after M.3.6.c, the next section is labeled M.3.7.d.

Please correct numbering within Section M.3 or clarify why the numbering is inconsistent

The error has been corrected. M.3.6, M.3.6.a, M.3.6.b, M.3.6.c pertain to Volume III, Factor 3 ‐ Past Performance Factor. M.3.7 pertains to Past Performance Relevancy Ratings

RFP, Section L.1.1.a

Per Section L.1.1.a., each Offeror shall submit copies of the MITRE NDAs with their proposal. Please indicate which Volume the MITRE NDAs with the Prime Offeror and ALL Subcontractors are to be included.

Section L.1.1a has been updated with the following language, "(2) In accomplishing their duties related to the source selection process, the aforementioned firms may require access to proprietary information contained in the Prime Offerors' proposals. Therefore, pursuant to FAR 9.505‐4, these firms must execute an agreement with each Prime Offeror that states that they will (1) protect the Offerors’ information from unauthorized use or disclosure for as long as it remains proprietary and (2) refrain from using the information for any purpose other than that for which it was furnished.

Note: This requirement shall flow down to all Subcontractors."

RFP, Section L.5.16, Page 119

Given the highly proprietary and competition sensitive information contained in a Total Compensation Plans, it is highly unusual for an organization to share this information with a teammate. Please consider changing this requirement as follows.

From ‐ Offerors shall submit a single, comprehensive Total Compensation Plan, in MS Word and/or Excel format, setting forth base salaries separated by fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222‐46. The Total Compensation Plan shall include details regarding the prime contractor, sub‐contractors, and joint venture partners as applicable.

To ‐ Prime Offerors and Major Subcontractors shall submit Total Compensation Plans, in MS Word and/or Excel format, setting forth base salaries separated by fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract in accordance with (FAR) 52.222‐46.

Major Subcontractors may submit their Total Compensation Plan in a sealed package.

Also, add "Major Subcontractor" after "Offeror" throughout that section.

The language in Section L.5.16 has been updated.

RFP, Section L.2.5, Page 100 & L.2.8, Page 101

Section L.2.5 requires Volumes to be labeled "Copy 1 of 2" and L.2.8 requires Volumes to be labeled "Copy No. 1" and "Copy No. 2".

Please clarify how volumes are to be numbered.

Section L.2.5 has been updated with the following information, "(i.e., sequentially number the required copies with the original being labeled as Copy No. 1). The language "(e.g., copy 1 of 2)" has been removed.

RFP, Section L.2.1, Page 99

Are offerors to schedule the delivery of hand carried proposal submissions with ACC Contractual POCS? By when?

Section L.2.3. has been update with the following: "The Offeror shall email the Points of Contact listed in Section L.2.1 at least 24 hours before intended delivery of hand‐carried proposals and the Government will respond, via email, with guidance on when and where delivery can be made."

RFP L.4.9, Page 112 and L.6, Page 120

Section L.4.9 requires evidence of meeting FAR 52.219‐9 requirements for Small Business Subcontract plans in Volume IV, but the actual Small Business Participation Plan is to be included in Volume VI instead of Volume IV.

Was this the Government's intent?

Section M.4.2 has been updated to with Volume IV instead of Volume V.

Sections L.4.9. and L.6. have been updated. All Small Business information will be submitted into Volume IV‐Small Business Participation. Attachment 7‐Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into the contract based on the awardee's proposal.

RFP L.3.7.a.d, Page 105

Is the Government requesting up to 2 past performance contract descriptions and narratives from EACH Major Subcontractor, or 2 total from the pool of Major Subcontractors?

The Government is requesting up to 2 past performance contract descriptions and narratives from each Major Subcontractor.

RFP L.2.6, Page 100

Given the page limitations and information required to be included on cover pages, will the Government reconsider the font size requirements for tables and illustrations. Recommend permitting no less than 8pt. Arial for tables and illustrations (or clearly readable when integrated within graphics).

No, 8pt font size will not be allowed. The Government has changed the Volume II ‐ Program Management maximum page from 40 pages to 50 pages.

IDIQ PWS

Section 3.1.10.1

Section 3.1.10.1 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) It states the SCIF shall have space for Government GFE safes.

What is the quantity and size of the safes?

(1) one Government safe with a minimum of 5 draws, 58 " high, 28 "deep and

16.5 inches wide.

RFP, L.2.6, Page 100

Does the IMS count against page count within Volume II or can it be added as an appendix or simply referenced and attached as a native file.

Yes, the IMS will count against the page count. The Government has changed the Volume II ‐ Program Management maximum page from 40 pages to 50 pages.

IDIQ PWS, Page 4

Will the USG provide the JLCCTC Federation Development and Execution Process (FEDEP), referenced in multiple locations.

The JLCCTC Federation Development and Execution Process (FEDEP) was provided in the IDIQ PWS paragraph 1.1. The description of the FEDEP begins with the narrative, "To date, capabilities comprising the JLCCTC federation …" and culminates with Figure 1, a graphical description of the FEDEP.

Attachment L5 – Cost‐Pricing Workbook.xlsx The TEP double counts TO 0001 and TO 0002. Please confirm this is the Government's intent.

Yes. As stated in Section M.5.2. Total Evaluated Price (TEP), "The Total Evaluated Price (TEP will consist of the ID/IQ, plus TO 0001, plus TO 0002, and 6 months (Option to Extend Services)."

Attachment L5 – Cost‐Pricing Workbook.xlsx The formula for CPIF CLINs total amount includes LOT + Target Cost + Target Fee, therefore double counting total LOT price (LOT = target cost + fee). Is it the Government's intent to double count LOT prices?

Attachment L5 – Cost‐Pricing Workbook has been updated.

Attachment L5 – Cost‐Pricing Workbook.xlsx The formula for the Option to Extend 6 Months is 50% of the total IDIQ. We believe this is in error and should be 5%. Please confirm.

Attachment L5 – Cost‐Pricing Workbook has been updated with 5% for the Option to Extend 6 Months.

Attachment L5 – Cost‐Pricing Workbook.xlsx / Section B Material / ODCs CLINs 1007 and 2007 do not have plug numbers in the cost workbook. Should these CLINs be populated with the NTE amounts identified in Section B?

Attachment L5 – Cost‐Pricing Workbook has been updated. The plug in numbers have been provided.

Attachment 11 ‐ JLCCTC Notional Schedule Please confirm the period of performance for TO 0002 is 12 Months.

Yes, the period of performance for TO 0002 is 12 months.

Section I ‐ Contract Clauses

Will the Government remove from the solicitation FAR Clauses 52.215‐10, 52.215‐12, and 52.215‐20?

These clauses do not apply in a competitive environment. In its place, FAR Clauses 52.215‐11, 52.215‐13, and 52.215‐21 are appropriate as they apply to future Modifications against the proposed contract vehicle.

The DRFP currently contains FAR Clauses 52.215‐13 and 52.215‐21, and therefore the addition of 52.215‐11 would also be appropriate.

Below are supporting requirements from the FAR for your reference/convenience:

‐15.408(b) states that the Contracting Officer shall insert the clause at 52.215‐10 (Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data) in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that certified cost or pricing data will be required from the Contractor or any Subcontractor referencing FAR 15.403‐4.

‐15.408(c) states that the Contracting Officer shall insert the clause at 52.215‐11 (Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data‐ Modifications) in solicitations and contracts when it is contemplated that certified cost or pricing data will be required from the Contractor or any Subcontractor; referencing FAR 15.403‐4) and the clause prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section has not been included.

‐15.408(d) states that the Contracting Officer shall insert the clause at 52.215‐12 (Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data) in solicitations and contracts when the clause prescribed in paragraph (b) of this section is included.

‐15.408(e) states that the Contracting Officer shall insert the clause at 52.215‐13 (Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data‐Modifications) in solicitations and contracts when the clause prescribed in paragraph (c) of this section is included.

‐15.403‐4(a) states that the Contracting Officer shall obtain certified cost or pricing data only if the Contracting Officer concludes that none of the exceptions in 15.403‐1(b) applies.

‐15.403‐1(b)(1) states that the Contracting Officer shall not require certified cost or pricing data to support any action where prices agreed upon are based on adequate price competition

Clause 52.215‐20 has been removed. Clause 52.215.‐11 has been incorporated.

Clauses 52.215‐10 and 52.215‐12 have not be removed.

Section B ‐ Options There are PWS references followed by TO 0001 and TO 0002 PWS references. Please clarify why TO 0001 and TO 0002 are referenced in options 10xx and 20xx.

The PWS references have been removed from the option CLINs.

Section B, Rate Table

In regards to the special NTE Rate Clause in Section B of the Model Contract, in the Draft RFP Q&A the Government responded to a question confirming that while the table could in some circumstances (when updates are requested by the Contractor) be populated with DCMA’s FPRRs (when FPRAs are not available), that it would be updated as new FPRRs or FPRAs are issued/available. This may cause multiple updates and modification due to new FPRRs releases. In the Government answer, this was caveated to “significant” changes. Would the Government change the RFP language to reflect and clarify this and define “significant?” Suggested language would be, “If no FPRA is available, the Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR) will be utilized. If an updated FPRR or FPRA comes out that changes any rate by at least +/‐ 1% the contractor will adjust billings to reflect this change and a contract modification will be provided to update for these updated rates within 30 days.” Even with this change, the clause is a highly unusual term that presents a significant and unquantifiable cost risk that allows the contractor’s rates to be a unilateral Government determination (the contractor does not have influence over FPRRs and FPRAs lag many years behind, outside of the contractor’s control), and removal of the clause is still requested.

The language in Section B Rate table has been updated.

Section B, Rate Table

In regards to the special NTE Rate Clause in Section B of the Model Contract, it is assumed that Final Rates or agreed Quick Closeout Rates are equivalent to an FPRA in regards to application of this clause since they would have also been agreed by both the Government and the Contractor, the same as an FPRA would have. The Contractor could then retroactively update any billings as the table is updated and the revised rate caps are applied for the new Contractor/Government agreed rates. Would the Government change this Section B Rates language to state, “…Government will utilize the most recent Forward Pricing Rate Agreement (FPRA) from Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) (or any other rate agreement between the Government and the Contractor, for example Final Rates or Quick Closeout (QCO) Rates). If no FPRA, Final Rates, or QCO Rates are available, the Forward Pricing Rate Recommendation (FPRR) will be utilized. If an updated FPRR or FPRA comes out, or QCO or Final rates, any of which that changes any rate by at least +/‐ 1% the contractor has the right to adjust (prior and current) billings to reflect this change and a contract modification will be provided to update for these updated rates within 30 days.” (This further modifies/refines the suggested language in the prior question). If the Government does not make this change, can the Government please explain how these future rate agreements (Final Rates or QCO Rates) are applied to the Cost Reimbursable CLINs?

The language in Section B Rate table has been updated.

Section B, Rate Table

Can the Government confirm that the Fee input by the bidder in the Table in Section B is the contractor’s commitment to the Fee on any future Task Orders awarded under the contract? If so, should each bidder populate Fee %s and parameters (ex. CPIF shareline) for each contract type currently anticipated on the contract?

The Offeror shall input the Fee percentage for the contract type in the rate table in Section B. The Fee rate will be utilized on all Future Task Orders.

Section B, Rate Table

In Section B Rates clause, when the Government states that “the rates will automatically be modified” please clarify that the contractor would not have to wait for a contract modification, but could begin billing at the new rates immediately.

The Government will perform a contract modification once the awardee/contractor request to update/revise the proposed Indirect Rates at any point during the life of the contract. A contract modification will be completed and billing may begin.

Section B, Rate Table

In the Draft RFP Q&A response, the Government stated, “The table will be utilized for Indirect Rates and Fee…. The title has been updated accordingly.” However, in the Final RFP Section B Rates clause it still says “If the awardee/contractor request to update/revise the proposed Indirect Direct Rates at any point….” Could the Government change this to say “If the awardee/contractor request to update/revise the proposed Indirect Rates at any point….” (removing the word “Direct”)?

The word "Direct" has been removed.

Section B Rate Table / Section L

Would the Government confirm that only the Indirect Rates in the Section B rates table will be contractually binding, and not any direct rates?

If this is the case, would the Government revise Section L.5.6 where it states (in relation to Attachment L5, where the contractor must populate all direct and indirect rates), “All rates (Indirect, Labor, Fee, etc.) will be incorporated into the ID/IQ contract.” Will the Government also remove in Section L.5.13 where it also states, “All direct rates submitted in Section L, Attachment L5 will be incorporated for use as ceiling rates throughout the life of the contract. The cost and prices within the Cost/Price Workbook will take precedence concerning any inconsistency between Section B CLIN pricing and Section L, Attachment L5, the Cost/Price Workbook. Inconsistencies will be adjusted by the Government (if necessary).”

The direct rates will be contractually binding. The RFP states in Section B, "the awardee's proposed labor rates will be incorporated." Additionally, Section L.5.13 Section B states, "All direct rates submitted in Section L, Attachment L5 will be incorporated for use as ceiling rates throughout the life of the contract."

No changes are required to the RFP.

Section B Rate Table and prior Q&A Response

The Government in the Q&A response stated that the “Indirect Rates table applies to FFP….” Please confirm that once the FFP amount is placed on contract that it cannot be altered by any rates changes.

The FFP amounts proposed by the awardee/contractor are FFP amounts and will not be changed.

Attachment 11 JLCCTC Notional Schedule Please confirm that Attachment 11 JLCCTC Notional Schedule should extend through FY30.

Attachment 11‐JLCCTC Notional Schedule has been updated.

RFP, Section F, Pages 36‐39; Attachment 11 JLCCTC Notional Schedule; Attachment L9 Schedule B Spreadsheet

Should the Contractor price TO 0002 with a 12 or 48 month period of performance (PoP)? Attachment 11 JLCCTC Notional Schedule reflects a 12 month PoP for TO 0002, whereas Section F and Attachment L9 Schedule B Spreadsheet reflect a 48 month PoP for TO 0002.

The 48 months PoP identified in Section F and Attachment L9 Schedule B Spreadsheet reflect the PoP (ordering period) for the base years of the contract.

TO PoPs can individually vary, however, it has been determined that TO 0002 will be established with a 12 month PoP, as identified in Attachment 11‐JLCCTC Notional Schedule.

Attachment L5 Cost‐Pricing Workbook Should the Contractor assume that the volume of scope in TO 0002 is representative of subsequent Task Orders through Year 10?

The scope of Task Order #2 is JLCCTC v10.0. While the Government anticipates additional task orders for subsequent versions of JLCCTC, the corresponding scope of subsequent task orders will vary depending upon a number of factors, e.g. available funding, currently undetermined user requirements. Additionally, the Government leaves open the possibility of task orders specifically focused on smaller efforts, e.g. customer funded requirements, foreign military sales. In short, task orders will likely vary in scope throughout the IDIQ period of performance.

Attachment L5 Cost‐Pricing Workbook

Would the Government remove the instruction in Attachment L5, Note #4 which says that the Labor Rates tab is to be fully burdened Cap Rates? Contractors current accounting methods do not calculate individual resource wrap rates as part of the billing process. This direction also contradicts: 1) Section L.5.6 where it states (in relation to Attachment L5, where the contractor must populate all direct and indirect rates), “All rates (Indirect, Labor, Fee, etc.) will be incorporated into the ID/IQ contract.” And 2) Section L.5.13 where it states, “All direct rates submitted in Section L, Attachment L5 will be incorporated for use as ceiling rates throughout the life of the contract.” These two instances lead the contractor to believe that the “Labor Rates” Tab in the Attachment L.5 should be populated with Direct Rates, and not fully burdened, or wrap, rates. This also contradicts the prior Q&A where it was asked about composite rate caps vs. individual rate caps, where it was answered that “the rates will be capped individually.”

No, the Government will not remove instruction/Note #4 in Attachment L5. The fully burdened rates will be the result of the application of the individual indirect rates to the direct rates.

Attachment L5 Cost‐Pricing Workbook For Attachment L5, are the rates the contractor is to provide intended to be capped rates that will go into the awarded contract? Or are these rates the disclosure of the rates that the contractor used for pricing the proposal, and therefore would not go on the contract as capped/NTE rates?

Yes, the rates the contractor is providing are intended to be capped rates that will go into the awarded contract.

Attachment 3 L+M PWS Reference Can the Government please confirm the Section M references in Column C (RFP Sections) of Attachment 3 L+M PWS Reference are correct?

There appear to be references to inapplicable RFP sections.

Section M references in Column C have been corrected.

Attachment 3 L+M PWS Reference Can the Government please confirm the references in Column E (IDIQ PWS References) of Attachment 3 L+M PWS Reference for Technical 1.3 Cyber Security Compliance? Cell E4 references 3.3.5.2 but believe the reference should reflect 3.2.5.2.

Paragraph 3.3.5.2 is an error. Referenced paragraphs have been updated.

Attachment 8 JLCCTC GFP Would the Government populate Attachment 8 JLCCTC GFP with Delivery Dates?

The delivery dates in Attachment 8‐JLCCTC GFP will not be populated. GFP will be transferred to the awardee during the transition process.

RFP, Section B, Rate Table, Pages 22‐23

Would the Government replace the current Section B NTE Rates Table with the H.10 Rate Table in JLCCTC contract W900KK‐13‐D‐0002? This clause has been accepted by the incumbent contractor and the Government and utilized for a number of years. The clause has protected the Government’s desired interest in addressing potential significant rates impact. This clause could be utilized with minor amendments to time periods (ten years vs. seven years), plus adding a time period for which any new rates must be negotiated and added to the contract via bilateral modification. While still protecting the Government, this clause does not expose the contractor to the unknown and uncontrollable rates risk that would be introduced by the clause currently in the RFP that could default to FPRR use without any negotiation. If negotiation of any new rates during the life is not the preferred route by the Government, then an alternative would be for the contractor to proposed a fixed percentage to be added to new rates, in the case of situations such as new rate or company restructure. The reference clause from W900KK‐13‐D‐0002 is public information and is provided below for ease of reference:

H.10 RATE TABLE (Applies to Prime Contractor Only) The Not To Exceed (NTE) Ceiling Rate Tables proposed by the contractor IAW Attachment XX to Section J are incorporated into the Contract.

The NTE Ceiling rates and labor categories contained in the rate table are in effect for any work under the Contract (ie. CPFF, CPIF, and Cost) for the entire five year ordering period of this IDIQ contract and any subsequent options or period of performance extensions out through two additional years (for a total of seven years). At no point shall the contractor in either proposing or billing utilize rates higher than the NTE Ceiling Rates.

The rates contained in the rate table are Not To Exceed (NTE) ceiling rates and will be used as the NTE/ceiling rate LIMITS for both interim billings and final voucher purposes. The interim billings will utilize the DACO approved billing rates unless they exceed the NTE cap/ceiling rates. Any billings in excess of the application of the NTE ceiling rates contained in the rate table are unallowable. The final voucher will use the lesser of the company's contract annual average(year‐end) labor category rates or NTE ceiling labor rates. The calculated final allowable cost rates (indirects) will be the lesser of the NTE rates or the DACO approved year‐end billing rates. The rates contained in the rate table are based on the Contractor's fiscal year and include rates for the complete period of performance (five years) plus two additional years (for a total of seven years). If any labor category proposed to be used in an interim billing or final voucher is not listed in the attached rate table, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, after coordination with DCMA, and then shall only use that labor category if and once the labor category is added by bi‐lateral contract modification.

No, the Government will not replace the current Section B NTE Rates table with the H.10 Rate Table in JLCCTC contract W900KK‐13‐D‐0002. Additionally, language has been added to Section B Rate table. The Section B NTE Rate table is in the best interest of the Government.

RFP, Section L.1.3, Page 97

The following instruction was modified that changed Section L to Section M with the release of the final

"The proposal shall reference the related paragraphs of the PWS (e.g. 3.1.2), Section M, Attachment L3, L+M PWS Reference, and provide the detail necessary to substantiate the proposed approach and methodology for performance."

This instruction in other competitions from this office has referenced section L instead of Section M....below is the wording from the CCTT M3 competition.

"The proposal shall reference the related paragraphs of the PWS (e.g. 3.1.2) and Section L, Attachment L5, L+M PWS Reference, and provide the detail necessary to substantiate the proposed approach and methodology for performance."

Please confirm that the instruction should read "and Section L, Attachment L3, L+M PWS Reference".

Section L.1.3. has been updated with "The proposal shall reference the related paragraphs of the PWS (e.g. 3.1.2), Section L, Attachment L3, L+M PWS Reference, and provide the detail necessary to substantiate the proposed approach and methodology for performance. "

RFP, Section I, Page 46 Would the Government please clarify the clause date for FAR Clause 52.215‐13 (Deviation 2018‐O0015)? Although the Final RFP reflects JUL 2018, we believe the intent may be the MAY 2018 version that was put into effect on 1 July 2018?

FAR Clause 52.215‐13 (Deviation 2018‐O0015) (May 2018) has been updated.

RFP, Section I, Page 47 DRFP Q&A stated, “FAR clause 52.215‐17 has been removed”. FAR 52.215‐17 was not removed in the Final RFP, therefore please confirm that it will be removed in an amendment.

FAR clause 52.215‐17 has been removed.

RFP, Section I, Page 65 DRFP Q&A stated, “FAR clauses 52.222‐41 and 52.222‐62 have been removed”. FAR 52.222‐61 was not removed in the Final RFP, therefore please confirm that it will be removed in an amendment.

The Government assumes the Offeror means FAR Clause 52.222‐62 which has been removed. FAR 52.222‐61 is not in the RFP.

RFP, Section I, Page 48 Would the Government remove FAR 52.230‐3, Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices? The Contract Value is expected to exceed the $50 million dollar threshold prescribed in FAR 30.201‐4(b)(1).

FAR Clause 52.230‐3 has been removed.

RFP, Section I, Page 48 Would the Government remove FAR 52.230‐4, Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices – Foreign Concerns? As prescribed in FAR 30.201‐4(a)(1), this clause should not be used when FAR 52.230‐2 is applicable.

FAR clause 52.230‐4 will not be removed.

RFP, Section I, Page 46 Would the Government remove 52.204‐15? As prescribed in FAR 4.1705(b) it should not be required.

FAR clause 52.204‐15 has been removed.

RFP, Section I, Page 47 Would the Government remove FAR 52.225‐19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission Outside the United States, and DFARS 252.225‐7040 Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States? These clauses are not applicable to the scope of work within this contract.

FAR 52.225‐19 and DFARS 252.225‐7040 have been removed.

RFP, Section I, Page 47 Would the Government remove FAR 52.222‐46 Evaluation of Compensation for Professional Employees, as well as the requirement in Section L.5.16 Professional Compensation Plan? FAR 52.222‐46 references 29 CFR 541 for the definition of “Professional Employees”. The scope of work within this solicitation would not lend itself to utilization of professional employees as specifically defined in this clause.

FAR Clause 52.222‐46 has not been removed from Section I. The language in Section L.5.16 has been updated. "Offerors and Major Subcontractors shall submit a single, comprehensive Total Compensation Plan, in MS Word and/or Excel format, setting forth base salaries separated by fringe benefits proposed for the professional employees who will work under the contract in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222‐46. The Total Compensation Plan shall include details regarding the prime contractor, sub‐contractors, and joint venture partners as applicable.

The Offeror and Major Subcontractors shall describe the methodology to be employed by the Offeror and Major Subcontractors to recruit, retain, and develop personnel with the requisite knowledge, skills, education, experience and clearances to ensure successful accomplishment of the PWS and individual delivery/task order requirements.

Offerors and Major Subcontractors shall provide the assumptions used in developing the Total Compensation Plan and explain the market research and indicators used to validate these assumptions in developing its Total Compensation Plan. The Offeror and Major Subcontractors shall provide sufficient information to enable the Government to evaluate that the plan reflects a sound management approach and understanding of the contract requirements.

Offerors and Major Subcontractors shall identify if the individual Labor Categories are Exempt or Non‐Exempt from Service Contract Labor Standards. Offerors and Major Subcontractors must self‐certify exemption status and provide rationale of that status.

Note: For all major subcontractors (Reference L.1.12) proposals, if the subcontractor's proposal contains company proprietary data, the subcontractor can elect to provide a "redacted" single, comprehensive Total Compensation Plan copy to the Offeror and submit directly to the POCs identified in L.1.1.d of this solicitation.

RFP, Section I, Page 47 Given that the scope of work does not result in the delivery of commercial items, as prescribed in FAR 27.201‐2(c)(1), would the Government remove FAR 52.227‐3 Patent Indemnity?

FAR clause 52.227‐3 will remain in the RFP.

RFP, Section I, Pages 49‐51 Given that the scope of work is not related to the acquisition of a commercial item for information technology services, would the Government remove DFARS 252.211‐7008 Use of Government‐Assigned Serial Numbers, 252.239‐7009 Representation of Use of Cloud Computing, 252.239‐ 7010 Cloud Computing Services and 252.246‐7008 Sources of Electronic Parts?

DFARS clause 252.211‐7008 has been removed. DFARS clause 252.239‐7009, DFARS clause 252.239‐7010, and DFARS clause 252.246‐7008 have not been removed.

Attachment 6 JLCCTC DD254 Would the Government please confirm whether or not 1) SIPRNet access, 2) access or reference use of any classified documents on the program existing today, and/or 3) JWICS access are needed in support of this proposal? The DD254, as provided within Attachment 6, does not provide access/guidance to these security caveats/information and will require revision if needed.

Access to SIPRNET, classified documents, and/or JWICS is not required for offerors to generate their proposals.

JLCCTC Additional Technical Documents

After review of the Government provided data package would the Government consider providing the JLCCTC version 9.0 architecture, features and functionality; to include documentation such as the Software Design Description SDD, Interface Design Description IDD, Software Version Description SVD, Software Requirement Specification SRS, System/Sub‐System Design Description S/SDD, or Computer Program End Items.

Currently, the Government does not have this documentation as JLCCTC version

9.0 is still ongoing.

FRP Section I, Page 48

Please confirm that Offerors should include FAR Clause 52.244‐2 in Volume VI with a list of Subcontractors included in the Prime Offerors proposal response. Or, does the Government intend for the Contractor to submit a Consent to Subcontract packages for all Subcontractors upon Prime contract award?

The Offerors shall include FAR Clause 52.244‐2 in Volume VI with a list of Subcontractors included in the Prime Offerors' proposal response.

Attachment L‐5

The Labor Rates and Rate Schedule tabs within Attachment L‐5 include 2 different sets of labor categories. Given that the inclusion of the "Offeror Equivalent Category" in the Labor Rates tab, it is unclear if the labor categories included in the attachment are examples and the Government is expecting offerors to bid the labor categories they feel are necessary to perform the JLCCTC tasking, or if the Government wants Offerors to map their internal labor cats/grades to the Labor Categories included in the workbook that appear to be the best match.

Please clarify.

The Labor Categories provided in Attachment L5 are examples. The Offeror can include additional Labor Categories to their specific Job Titles/Labor Categories as needed.