Amendment_16-R-0014-0005.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to:

a) Revise section 5.13.10 of the PWS regarding Property Management System from "Initial w ithin 5 business days of contract aw ard", to "Initial as part of the proposal submission."

b) Revise section 5.7.4 of the PWS to remove the sentence "Any repairs needed due to damage w hile in the possession of the Contractor shall be the Contractor’s responsibility and not at the Government’s expense."

c) Revise Section L.1 Proposal Preparation Instructions, C. Proposal Preparation Instructions, 2. Proposal Format, e. Page Limit, to include the w ord matrices.

d) See Continuation Page.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 10-Aug-2016

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(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W91151-16-R-0014

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

21-Jul-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

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E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

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10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

10-Aug-2016

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MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING

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BUILDING 1001, ROOM W103

1001 761ST TANK BATTALION AVE

FORT HOOD TX 76544-5025

W91151 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0005

e) Section 1.9 of the PWS has changed from:

Hours of Operation. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor's duty hours shall be 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365/366 days per year, to include Federal holidays. Normal hours of operation apply to those hours when the ranges are scheduled for occupation; otherwise, minimum required staffing is acceptable. The Administrative Office and the Supply Office shall remain open from 07:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

The Central Issue Point (CIP) and Battery Shop shall remain open from 07:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The CIP and the Battery Shop shall provide service after hours and weekends as requested by the KO.

To:

Hours of Operation. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor's duty hours shall be 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365/366 days per year, to include Federal holidays. Normal hours of operation apply to those hours when the ranges are scheduled for occupation; otherwise, minimum required staffing is acceptable. The Administrative Office and the Supply Office shall remain open from 07:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday.

The Central Issue Point (CIP) and Battery Shop shall remain open from 07:00 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The CIP and the Battery Shop shall provide service after hours and weekends as requested by the KO. The Government will provide notification 4 hours in advance for after hours and 24 hours in advance for weekends.

f) The title, Information Technology System Administrator Technician, has been added to TE U - Baseline Staffing..

g) Section 5.8.1 of the PWS has changed from:

The Contractor shall accomplish supply and maintenance functions pertaining to purchasing, requesting, receiving, storing, issuing, turn-in and maintenance of equipment and material necessary to accomplish range operations, training units support, range maintenance and supply support for Range Operations including Range Operations Branch residual and attached personnel. The Contractor shall maintain two separate systems to log purchases. The Contractor shall use GFEBS to request supplies, repair parts and target materials in excess of $3,000.00 unless otherwise approved by the KO.

To:

The Contractor shall accomplish supply and maintenance functions pertaining to purchasing, requesting, receiving, storing, issuing, turn-in and maintenance of equipment and material necessary to accomplish range operations, training units support, range maintenance and supply support for Range Operations including Range Operations Branch residual and attached personnel. The Contractor shall maintain two separate systems to log purchases. For purchases under $3,000.00 the Contractor shall use Global Combat Supply Systems (GCSS) - Army for Class II, III and IX or the Contractor's credit card for purchases at the Base Supply Center or local sources and not available through Class II, III and IX channels. The Contractor shall use GFEBS to request supplies, repair parts and target materials in excess of $3,000.00 unless otherwise approved by the KO.

h) Section 5.1.4 of the PWS has changed from:

Modernization Requirements. Range types and configurations are expected to develop over the next five years to allow for Force Modernization, Range Digitization, Instrumented Ranges, and other III Corps training initiatives.

(See PWS para 1.16, 1.17.1.5, 4.4.1 and 5.8.4.2 for requirements).

To:

Modernization Requirements. The systems currently used are Disk Operating System (DOS), Targetry Range Automated Control and Recording (TRACR), CASWELL, Lockheed Martin and SAAB. Range types and configurations are expected to develop over the next five years to allow for Force Modernization, Range Digitization, Instrumented Ranges, and other III Corps training initiatives. (See PWS para 1.16, 1.17.1.5, 4.4.1 and

5.8.4.2 for requirements).

i) Answer industry questions.

j) All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Question #37: In his 2015 memo to the Secretaries of the Military Departments entitled “Appropriate Use of Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Source Selection Process and Associated Contract Type,” Under Secretary of Defense Frank Kendall seeks to discourage the indiscriminate use of LPTA as a source selection procedure by writing that “LPTA is the appropriate source selection process to apply only when . . . the risk of unsuccessful contract performance is minimal, price is a significant factor in the source selection, and there is neither value, need, nor willingness to pay for higher performance” (emphasis added).

The 2016 Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures echos this standard, asserting that LPTA should be reserved for situations “where the Government would not place any value on a product or service exceeding the Government’s threshold technical or performance requirements…” and that “Such situations include acquisitions of commercial ornon-complex services or supplies.”

The source selection criteria for the present acquisition is LPTA. Would the Government consider using a trade-off source selection process instead, as it did in 2011? The Fort Hood Range Operations contract is highly complex, the risk of unsuccessful contract performance is high, and it cannot be argued that there is no value to the Warfighter in having a Contractor exceed the minimum performance thresholds set by the Government for safe, reliable, expertly-run range training operations.

Government Response #37: A trade-off source selection process was considered but will not be used for this solicitation. This is a best value source selection using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

Question #38: PWS Page 27 of 111; 1.15.1; 4th sentence and Page 60 of 111; 5.13.10;

Deliverable – Property Management System IAW para 1.15. 1.15.1 states “The property management system Management System shall be provided as part of the proposal submission.”

However, 5.13.10, Deliverable – Property Management System, shows the due date of the initial submittal to be within 5 business days of contract award. Please confirm if the Property Management System needs to be provided as part of the proposal submission.

Government Response #38: IAW PWS 1.15.1; 4th sentence, the Property Management System shall be provided as part of the proposal submission. PWS 5.13.10 will be changed to what match 1.15.1.

Question #39: RFP, L.1 – Proposal Preparation Instructions. Page 101 of 111; 3.b.iv.(2), Subfactor (2) – Management Approach: Key Personnel Qualifications. Please clarify what the Government means by Operations Position(s). Are Operations Position(s) Range Operations Management or all positions supporting Range Operations?

Government Response #39: The Operations Position(s) are those the offeror proposes to conduct and/or oversee the offeror’s operations. This or these positions shall work closely with Government Range Operations personnel but do not share duties.

Question #40: RFP, L.1 – Proposal Preparation Instructions. Page 101 of 111; 3.b.iv.(2), Subfactor (2) – Management Approach: Key Personnel Qualifications. How does Complex Leadership relate to or differ from Operations Position(s)?

Government Response #40: That would be up to the offeror and how the offeror proposes the labor force.

Question #41: RFP, L.1 – Proposal Preparation Instructions & TE_U_-_Baseline_ Staffing.

Page 101 of 111; 3.b.iv.(2), Subfactor (2) – Management Approach: Key Personnel Qualifications, Line 16 of TE U. Is the “IT Tech” from Line 16 in TE U-Baseline Staffing the same position as the “Information Technology System Administrator Technician” position listed in the RFP under the Key Personnel Qualifications requirement?

Government Response #41: The IT Tech is IAW section 5.7.9 of the PWS. The Information Technology System Administrator Technician is IAW with section 5.12 of the PWS. The title, Information Technology System Administrator Technician, has been added to TE U - Baseline Staffing.

Question #42: RFP, L.1 – Proposal Preparation Instructions. Page 101 of 111; 3.b.v.(2), Subfactor (3) – Quality Control Procedures: Please clarify the requirement to include a sample QC report. Is it the Government’s intent that a sample of a “notional” QC report (showing proposed metrics/results and corrective actions) that would be used on this contract be included?

Government Response #42: Yes.

Question #43: RFP, L.1 – Proposal Preparation Instructions. Page 101 of 111; 3.b.v.(2), Subfactor (3) – Quality Control Procedures: Please clarify the requirement to provide examples of successes and problems encountered, mitigation plans, and results/resolution. Is it the Government’s intent that these “examples” be separate from the sample QC report? Additionally, will the Government confirm the number of “examples” that need to be provided?

Government Response #43: It is not the Government’s intent for these “examples” to be separate from the sample QC report. The Government provides the option to provide the “examples” separate from the sample QC report if the offeror selects to do so. The offeror, having experience in the requirements of the PWS, shall provide specific examples of their Quality Control Procedures that have been used in the past. Please provide three examples.

Question #44: RFP, L.1 – Proposal Preparation Instructions. Page 96 of 111; A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries. The RFP states “Proposals shall be submitted electronically at the U.S.

Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center Safe Access File Exchange (AMRDEC SAFE) secure website: https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/ to the Contract Specialist (CS) and Contracting Officer (KO) email addresses.” Question: Does the Government want Offerors to submit our proposal files to the AMRDEC SAFE secure website in addition to emailing the final proposal files to the Contract Specialist (CS) and Contracting Officer (KO)?

Government Response #44: No. When Offerors submit their proposal files to the AMRDEC SAFE website, they are required to enter the Contract Specialist (CS) and Contracting Officer (KO) email addresses in order to give them access to the files. Additional instructions for the AMRDEC SAFE website have been added to the Solicitation at Section L.1.Proposal Preparation Instructions A., Proposal Submittal and Inquiries, 1, amendment 0004 to the solicitation.

Question #45: TE_U_-_Baseline Staffing. Line 48 through Line 60. The Baseline staffing provided in Technical Exhibit U presents a large number of Non-Exempt Part Time positions. Is the dominant mission tasking that these Non-Exempt Part Time employees support considered “seasonal” work?

Government Response #45: No. TE U – Baseline Staffing, Lines 48 – 52 represent the weekend hours associated with a 24/7 operations. TE U – Baseline Staffing, Lines 54 – 56 represent the additional manpower needed when a range is scheduled. These hours are from TE G – Detailed Range Listing and Workload. TE U Baseline Staffing Lines 58 – 60 are the seasonal requirements as stated in PWS 5.1.11.

Question #46: Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit Presentation Materials. Will the Government release the slideshow presented to Pre-Proposal/Site Visit attendees at Fort Hood on 26 July?

Government Response #46: The Government released and posted the slideshow presented to Pre-Proposal Conference/Site Visit attendees at Fort Hood on 26 July at Amendment 0004 of the Solicitation, Attachment 5 and 6, respectively.

Question #47: RFP, Section B, CLINS XXX2 and XXX3. Pricing is requested as a Unit Price for multiple labor categories. Can the Government clarify the intent is to price a composite rate for the multiple labor categories?

Government Response #47: The Government’s intent is not to price a composite rate for the multiple labor categories. Offerors shall provide on CLINs XXX2 and XXX3 the Estimated Cost derived from the Cost/Price Proposal - Attachment 0004.

Question #48: RFP, CLIN 0002, Solicitation page 3 of 111; Item Number 0002. “Provide non-personal Range Operations Support Services on Fort Hood, TX. All work shall be performed IAW PWS paragraphs 5.1.3, 5.1.12., 5.2.1.3, 5.2.1.4 and all applicable regulations. Unit of issue "Each" equals hours.” The Technical Exhibits provide neither historical nor anticipated special projects. Will an estimated work load be provided?

Government Response #48: The allocation for special projects is already included in the 130,543 hours annotated on TE U – Baseline Staffing Line #55. The breakdown for that line is the 120,502 hours from TE G – Detailed Range Listing and Workload and 10,041 for special projects. The hours for special projects come from the difference between 130,543 and 120,502.

Special projects, by their nature, are rare. The only routine time special projects labor is used is the latter half of December when the Contractor, IAW the PWS, may request labor hours to accomplish some tasks that the Contractor was not able to complete during the year, normally due to high operational tempo of the ranges making them unavailable. Special projects are not limited to the latter half of December. .

Question #49: PWS, Page 50& 52 of 111; Section 5.2.1.3 & 5.7.4. Is the contractor expected to perform Grounds Work, outlined in PWS paragraphs 5.2.1.3 and 5.7.4, using existing full time employees funded in CLIN 0001? Or is all Grounds Work performed under CLIN 0002 on a Cost Plus Fixed-Fee (CPFF) basis?

Government Response #49: Grounds work encompasses many subsets of work; grass cutting (seasonal), berm maintenance and repair, course and service roads as well as the management of those projects. Some of those will be small projects, others will be larger. Some will require purchasing material (gravel, sand, top soil, etc.) using the Materials/Supplies/Equipment - CAP.

How the Contractor selects who he’ll have doing what is up to the contractor. It would not be correct to say that all in Grounds Work is performed under any one CLIN.

Question #50: PWS, Page 50& 52 of 111; Section 5.2.1.3 & 5.7.4. Who will determine and approve the estimated costs of ground work repairs? Who solicits the outside contractors for the bids to complete the work?

Government Response #50: The Contracting Officer approves all Grounds Work prior to work being performed and inspected prior to payment. Whether the Contractor elects to solicit outside contractors for the bids to complete the work, is up to the Contractor, with Contracting Officer approval as required. The prime Contractor, is held responsible for all work performed IAW the Contract.

Question #51: PWS, Page 50& 52 of 111; Section 5.2.1.3 & 5.7.4. PWS paragraph 5.2.1.3 appears to indicate that all grounds work is subject to three cost estimates to be bid for outside contractors, yet paragraph 5.7.4 seems to indicate that the contractor performs the grounds work internally and may use an outside contractor. Please clarify.

Government Response #51: If the Contractor elects to subcontract work, then the requirements of FAR Part 19, and FAR Part 44 would apply as well as FAR clauses 52.244-2 Subcontracts, 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting, and 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items, that are in the solicitation. There is no sub-contracting requirement on this solicitation. However, if the Contractor does subcontract, then the requirement to have three cost estimates is required.

Question #52: PWS, Page 50& 52 of 111; Section 5.2.1.3 & 5.7.4. PWS paragraph 5.7.4 states “Any repairs needed due to damage while in the possession of the Contractor shall be the

Contractor’s responsibility and not at the Government’s expense.” Please clarify the phrase “while in the possession of the Contractor”. Does this mean contractors are responsible to repair damage due to acts of nature such as flooding and fire?

Government Response #52: No, the sentence in PWS 5.7.4 “Any repairs needed due to damage while in the possession of the Contractor shall be the Contractor’s responsibility and not at the Government’s expense.” will be deleted from the PWS.

Question #53: Page 53 of 111, PWS 5.7.6 & TE K, Small Engine & Generator Maintenance.

The Government provided a listing of Work Orders to service and repair small engine equipment, but does not provide sufficient workload information to form an estimate of the requirement. What is the quantity of the Honda Generators, Generators (KW size), Trimmers, Blowers, etc. are required to be maintained.

Government Response #53: The quantity by type, model, nomenclature and serial number are in TE L – Government Furnished Property and TE V – Government Property.

Question #54: Page 53 of 111, PWS 5.7.5 & TE H, Vehicle Maintenance. The Government provided TE H listing a number of work orders for vehicle maintenance, but does not provide sufficient workload information to form an estimate of the requirement. Please provide the number of Work Orders that can be expected annually or the number of man-hours for each category of work to be accomplished.

Government Response #54: The list provided in TE H – Vehicle Maintenance/Welding/Target Devices Workload is the list from a one year period. In all TEs the Government provided estimated labor hours. Many of the TEs only have lists of the estimated work to be performed in a year and the estimated hours.

Question #55: Page 48 of 111, PWS 5.1.5.1, Two (2) hour shutdown of all Ranges. The Government indicates that all Ranges in operation are shut down 2 hours at dawn and 2 hours at dusk to provide any maintenance or repairs required. Please provide the number of occurrences, and the man-hours for each skilled required annually so that a proper estimate of the requirements can be conducted.

Government Response #55: The Government does not understand what is being requested in this question.

Question #56: Page 52 of 111, PWS 5.7.4, Grounds Work. The Government has provided a dollar limit for Grounds Work. Is this considered Seasonal Work as applied to CLIN 0003 & Option Year CLINs, or FFP work under CLIN 0001 0r 0002? Please clarify, and provided the skills and labor hours for each skill for the requirement of PWS 5.7.4.

Government Response #56: The Seasonal Work has nothing to do with the dollar limit for Grounds Work in PWS 5.7.4. The Seasonal Work is strictly the grass mowing part of Grounds Work. The labor estimate for Seasonal Work (grass mowing) is in TE G – Detailed Range Listing and Workload, cell L2478. The skill code is in TE U – Baseline Staffing, cell A59. The

Seasonal CLIN 0003 is only for the grass mowing. No other grounds work is in CLIN 0003.

Grounds Work labor is in CLIN 0001 and could, depending on materials needed, require some Materials/Supplies/Equipment - CAP costs in CLIN 0004.

Question #57: Page 54 of 111, PWS 5.8, Supply and Support Services. Para 5.8.1 states “The Contractor shall maintain two separate systems to log purchases. The Contractor shall use GFEBS to request supplies, repair parts and target materials in excess of $3,000.00 unless otherwise approved by the KO.”

Question #57a: What are the two systems the contractor is required to maintain that are referenced here?

Government Response #57a: The two separate systems the Contractor is required to maintain are: 1) One system for Government Furnished Property (TE L) and 2) one system for Government Property (TE V).

Question #57b: What system is used to order and manage supplies, repair parts and target materials less than $3000?

Government Response #57b: The Global Combat Supply Systems (GCSS) - Army for Class II, III and IX are used for applicable items less than $3,000.00 and the Base Supply Center or local purchase is used for approved purchases under the Materials/Supplies/Equipment - CAP CLIN 0004 for items that are less than $3,000.00 and not available through Class II, III and IX channels.

Question #58: Page 51 of 111, PWS 5.6, Tasks Specific to Maintaining and Repairing Ranges.

Is there a Maintenance Management Information System or Commercial Maintenance Management System currently in use? If so, what is it? If not, how is maintenance and repair work managed, controlled and documented under the current contract?

Government Response #58: The solicitation is performance based and it is the Contractors’ responsibility to tell the Government how they intend to perform and accomplish the task at PWS 5.6. The reporting at 5.13.2 Weekly Maintenance Summary, 5.13.3 Weekly Line Stopper Report (Repair Parts), and 5.13.4 Monthly Vehicle Cost Data Report are detailed in the deliverables and in TE P - Reports.

Question #59: Page 51 of 111, PWS 5.2, 5.3 and 5.4, 5.2 Tasks Specific to Preparing Ranges Prior To Unit Arrival, 5.3 Tasks Specific to Preparing Ranges Following Unit Arrival and Prior to Firing Exercise; and 5.4 Tasks Specific to Operating and Supporting Ranges During Firing Exercises. What are the computer software system(s) and target system(s) currently in use on Fort Hood ranges and used for entering scenarios and/or used for operating/controlling targetry during scenarios?

Government Response #59: IAW PWS 5.1.4, the systems currently used are Disk Operating System (DOS), Targetry Range Automated Control and Recording (TRACR), CASWELL, Lockheed Martin and SAAB.

Question #60: Technical Exhibit S, Range Utilization Data. Please clarify if the numbers listed by each Facility for a given Calendar Year represent days scheduled for utilization or days actually utilized?

Government Response #60: The numbers listed by each Facility for a given Calendar Year represents days utilized.

Question #61: Page 30 of 111, PWS 1.19.8, Workload. What is the current rate of range cancellations for each Facility in the Calendar Year? What is the current rate of unit no-shows for each facility in the Calendar Year?

Government Response #61: Although the Government’s Range Facility Management Support System (RFMSS) tracks cancellations, many of the cancellations are administrative.

Administrative cancellations throw off any data that could be obtained. As a result, the rate of range cancellations is not readily available. The No-Show rate is not tracked by facility, it is tracked by unit. The overall No-Show rate varies greatly from month to month. Its normal range is from 8% to 30% in any given month. Multi-Use ranges tend to have lower No-Show rates and small arms ranges tend to have higher No-Show rates. It is the Contractors’ responsibility to tell the Government how they intend to meet the requirement at PWS 1.19.8.

Question #62: Page 100, Section L; C 3b1v (1), Subfactor (2) – Management Approach:

Staffing and Organizational Structure. Are the matrices for the base period and each of the option years excluded from the page count?

Government Response #62: No. Section L.1 Proposal Preparation Instructions, C. Proposal Preparation Instructions, 2. Proposal Format, e. Page Limit has been revised to include matrices.

Question #63: Page 100, Section L; C 3b1v (2), Subfactor (2) – Management Approach: Key Personnel. What are the responsibilities and job descriptions that define each of the following key positions: Operations Position(s), Complex Leadership, Underground Training Facility Staff, Direct Support/General Support (DS/GS) Technicians, and Information Technology System Administrator Technician?

Government Response #63: The Government did not define responsibilities and job descriptions for each of the key positions. It is the Contractors’ responsibility to define the responsibilities and job descriptions that are in accordance with skill sets identified in the Department of Labor, Wage Determination under the Service Contract Act to perform the tasks.

Question #64a: Page 81-82, Section I, 52.222-42: STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014). What is the basis of the equivalent rates for the Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager, QAQC, HR, Supply and Support Lead, Operations, Complex Leader, Underground Training Facility Staff, Direct Support/General Support (DS/GS) Technicians, and Information Technology System Administrator Technician?

Government Response #64a: See answer to question #63 above.

Question #64b: Where can we find the codes associated with each position?

Government Response #64b: The Government will not be providing this information as the Government would then be telling offerors how to propose.

Question #64c: Are there descriptions available defining these positions?

Government Response #64c: The Government identified the requirements and determined the skill sets and workload needed. In addition the Government identified some management and administrative positions that would likely be needed for a workforce this large and diverse.

Question #65: Page 81-82, Section I, 52.222-42: STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014). Where can we find the codes associated with each position?

Government Response #65: See answer to Question #64b above.

Question #66: Page 81-82, Section I, 52.222-42: STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014). Are there descriptions available defining these positions?

Government Response #66: See answer to Question #64b above.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PWS

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

The Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization, and Security (DPTMS) Range Support Service

As of 13 July 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - General Information

1. General

1.1 Mission

1.2 Background

1.3 Objectives

1.4 Personnel

1.5 Special Qualifications/Certifications

1.6 Period of Performance

1.7 Travel

1.8 Quality Control/Quality Assurance

1.9 Hours and Days of Operation

1.10 Contracting Officer’s Representative

1.11 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

1.12 Key Personnel

1.13 Identification of Contract Employees

1.14 Data Rights

1.15 Property Management System

1.16 Training

1.17 Contractor Planning and Control Documents

1.18 Procedural Documents

1.19 Miscellaneous Requirements

1.20 Services

1.21 Antiterrorism (AT) Measures/Requirements

1.22 Contractor Personnel Roster

1.23 Vehicle Registration

1.24 Vehicle Operation

1.25 Disclosure of Information

1.26 Personnel Background Check

Section 2 - Definitions, Acronyms, and Abbreviations

2.1 Definitions

2.2 Acronyms

Section 3 - Government Furnished Property and Services

3.1 Government Furnished For Items and Services

3.2 Services.

3.3 Supplies and Material.

3.4 Government Furnished Property (GFP).

Section 4 - Contractor Furnished Property and Services

4.1 Contractor Furnished Property.

4.2 Contractor Furnished Facilities.

4.3 Equipment.

4.4 Purchase of Parts, Supplies, and Materials.

4.5 Contractor Furnished Services.

Section 5 - Specific Tasks

5.1 Scope

5.2 Tasks Specific to Preparing Ranges Prior to Unit Arrival

5.3 Tasks Specific to Preparing Ranges Following Unit Arrival and Prior to Firing Exercise.

5.4 Tasks Specific to Operating and Supporting Ranges During Firing Exercise.

5.5 Tasks Specific to Servicing and Inspecting Ranges After Firing Exercise.

5.6 Tasks Specific to Maintaining and Repairing Ranges.

5.7 Other Operation and Maintenance Requirement Tasks.

5.8 Supply and Support Services Tasks.

5.9 Range Operations Maintenance and Technical Reference Library.

5.10 Shop Operations.

5.11 Hard Target Preparation and Placement.

5.12 Information Management Support.

5.13 Deliverables and Reports.

5.14 Contract Manpower Reporting

Section 6 – Applicable Regulations, Manuals, Publications, and Forms

Section 1 General Information

1. General. The Contractor shall operate ranges and provide services, support and range maintenance, as outlined in this Performance Work Statement (PWS), for scheduled training events seven days a week, 24 hours a day including weekends and holidays to support training on Fort Hood (FH), Texas. A two hour mandatory shut-down period at dawn and a two hour mandatory shut-down period before dusk is provided each day for down range activities.

Tasks requiring more time down range shall be coordinated with and approved by Range Operations. The Contractor shall operate and/or support 230 training ranges, facilities and areas, covering an estimated 196,797 acres (Refer to Technical Exhibit [TE] G, Detailed Range Listing and Workload, and TE O, Detailed Range Maps). The Contractor shall operate and support Automated Multi-Use Ranges (MUR), Automated Small Arms Ranges, Underground Training Facilities (UTF), Non-automated Ranges, Training Areas, and Scaled Ranges. The Contractor shall provide logistical support and range repairs for the Instrumented Ranges at Fort Hood, TX. The Contractor shall provide support for equipment tests, range overhaul, and upgrades as well as incorporate new ranges and range technologies as they evolve over the life of the contract.

1.1 Mission. The Contractor shall provide management, support, maintenance and operate selected ranges (see TE G, Detailed Range Listing and Workload) in support of Range Operations, Training Division, Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS), United States Army Garrison, Fort Hood (USAGFH), Texas.

1.1.1 The Contractor shall provide resources and management necessary to perform tasks associated with range operations, maintenance and repair and Supply and Support Services at Fort Hood, Texas. The major functional areas of work to be performed under this (PWS) are (specific details of tasks are found in PWS para 5):

● Range Operations

Automated MUR (Contractor Operated) Automated Small Arms Ranges (Contractor Operated) Non-Automated Ranges (Contractor Supported) Instrumented Ranges (Contractor Supported) Scaled Ranges (Contractor Operated) UTF (Contractor Operated) Training Areas (Contractor Maintained) Seasonal Requirements Special Projects

● Maintenance and Repair Ground Work Vehicles Small Engine and Generator Target Mechanisms, Target Control Devices, and Battlefield Effects Simulators Communications and Electronics Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) and Cameras Audio/Video Equipment

● Supply and Support Services Class I (Ice), II, III (Packaged), IV, VII and IX Battery Shop Target Fabrication Central Issue Point Property Accountability Shipping and Receiving Issue and Turn-In

1.2 Background. FH Range Operations offers a variety of training facilities; Automated MUR, Automated Small Arms Ranges, Non-Automated Ranges, UTF, Training Areas, Scaled and Instrumented Ranges. The ranges, for the purposes of this contract, fall into three categories; Contractor Operated, Contractor Supported and Contractor Maintained. Contractor Operated ranges are those ranges which are manned, maintained and operated by Contractor personnel. Contractor Supported ranges are those ranges which are manned and operated by the training unit but are assisted by Contractor personnel in setup and repair during training events. Contractor maintained ranges are those ranges which are manned, operated and setup by unit training personnel and only maintained by contract personnel between training events. These ranges support a wide variety of training exercises that can include small arms, Bradley, Tank, Howitzer, Aviation, and a variety of other weapon systems. Automated targets range from stationary pop-up infantry and vehicle targets to rail mounted moving targets that simulate enemy fire and/or being destroyed by igniting pyrotechnics. Contractor Operated Automated MUR are the most labor intensive range type due to the geographical distribution, number of automated ranges, complexity of equipment and staffing requirements. The number, complexity, and configuration of the ranges may increase or decrease as future training requirements dictate and as range modifications and updates are implemented. Mandatory shutdown, a period of two hours twice a day when all ranges cease fire at dawn and dusk, is the time when most of the maintenance and target scenario set-up is done for the planned day and night training events.

1.3 Objectives. The objective is for the Contractor to provide materials, maintenance, equipment, personnel, and training required to support scheduled range training service support requirements for the Fort Hood Military Installation.

1.4 Personnel.

1.4.1 The Contractor shall provide experienced personnel to perform the required services. Contractor employees shall be trained, qualified, certified, and licensed under the requirements specified in individual parts of the PWS prior to starting work. The Contractor shall maintain records, and make them available to the Contracting Officer (KO) upon request, of training qualifications, certifications, and licenses. The Contractor shall ensure that the employees remain fully qualified during performance of this contract. The Contractor shall employ only persons able to speak, read, write, and understand English without the use of an interpreter.

1.4.2 The KO will, and the Contractor shall, ensure services to be delivered are non-personal services and both parties recognize that no employer-employee relationships exist between the Government and the Contractor and/or between the Government and the Contractor’s employees. Contractor personnel performing under this contract shall not be placed in a position where they are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Government employee or direct Government employee actions.

1.4.3 Contractor employees shall be well groomed, neat in appearance and dressed appropriately for the work to be done and be easily identified. This shall be accomplished by wearing Contractor provided badges that contain a personal picture, full name of employee, professional title, and Contractor's name. Contractor employees shall not wear military uniforms or pieces of uniforms.

1.4.4 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Local, State and Federal laws as well as the rules and regulations included in Section 6 of the PWS.

1.4.5 Contractor personnel shall obtain a pass for access to Fort Hood in accordance with instructions obtained from the KO.

1.4.6 Common Access Cards (CAC). All Contractor employees requiring computer access to the Fort Hood Local Area Network (LAN) shall be required to obtain a CAC through the Contractor Verification System (CVS). All Contractor employees requiring a CAC shall have at least a National Agency Check trustworthy investigation submitted through the Office of Personnel Management. Industrial/Company background investigations are unacceptable to receive a CAC or to have access to the LAN. The Contractor shall submit a Standard Form (SF) 85P (Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions) and a FH Form 7033 (Investigation Questionnaire Permission Request) to the Garrison Security Office. The Government will be responsible for all costs for this process after receipt of the SF 85P and FH Form 7033. The Contractor, when notified of an unfavorable determination by the Government, shall withdraw the employee from consideration for working under this contract. The Contractor shall be able to obtain Automated Data Processing (ADP) Level III access for submission of purchase requests in General Fund Enterprise Business System (GFEBS) to perform some of the tasks required in this PWS.

1.4.6.1 For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-Contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/Army Regulation [AR] 190-13), applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the KO).

1.4.7 The Contractor shall provide quality control, supervisory, administrative and direct labor personnel to accomplish all work required in this PWS. The Contractor shall not hire any person whose employment would result in a conflict of interest under applicable laws and Government regulations. Personnel employed to provide the services described herein shall be qualified, certified, licensed, and competent in the performance of such services. Contractor personnel shall be on duty at Fort Hood during the hours of operation of each major functional area presented in Section 5.

1.4.8 The Contractor shall identify in writing to the KO a personnel listing of all shift leaders and supervisors. The listing shall include the complete name, position, and duty phone number of each of these employees. This list is due within five (5) days after contract award and within 24 hours of any change.

1.4.9 The Contractor shall not allow any employee who has possession of or who is suspected to be under the influence of intoxicating, mind altering, or performance altering substances to perform work under this contract.

1.4.10 All employees of the Contractor who will be performing work under this contract may undergo a national background check at the discretion of the Government, based on the work involved. This check will include police records, driving record, and credit history. The list provided to the KO in accordance with (IAW) TE P, Reports, Personnel Roster tab, will be utilized by Government personnel to accomplish the records check. The KO retains the right to exclude any Contractor employee from performance of duties under this contract if his/her records check reveals sufficient information to consider that employee constitutes a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of the services required under this contract.

1.4.11 Government rules, regulations, laws, directives, policy letters and requirements currently in effect (and those which are issued during the contract term relating to law and order, administration and security on the installation) will be applicable to all Contractor employees or representatives who enter the installation or who travel in Government vehicles. Violation of such rules, regulations, laws, directives, policy letters, or requirements will be grounds for removal (permanent or temporary as the KO determines) from the work site.

1.5 Special Qualifications/Certifications.

1.5.1 Welders. All operators of welding equipment shall be properly licensed or certified IAW Certified Welding Technologies Inc., National Certification and Testing requirements.

1.5.2 Tower Operators. Tower operators shall be certified by the Contractor for both Small Arms and Multi-use range towers. The Contractor shall submit a Tower Operator Certification Program for approval by the KO within 30 days of contract award. The program shall address training, certification standards, testing and credentialing.

The program shall address the differences between small arms towers and multi-use towers. This certification program shall be reviewed at least annually and updated as required throughout the period of performance of the contract. Any changes to the program shall be submitted to the KO in writing, for approval five (5) business days before the change takes effect. The KO will be informed annually, in writing, hat the Contractor has completed the annual review, whether or not there are recommended changes. Each Contractor employee who successfully completes the Tower Operator Certification shall have proof of that certification when performing that duty. The KO may ask a Tower Operator for proof of certification at any time. No Contractor employee shall be allowed to perform the duties of Tower Operator without first having been certified to do so. Contractor employees in training shall be allowed to perform the duties of the Tower Operator only under the direct supervision of a certified Tower Operator.

1.5.3 Underground Training Facility. Contractor personnel shall be certified IAW Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requirements to work underground.

At least one Competent Person as defined by MSHA requirements shall be onsite whenever work is being done underground.

1.6 General Information.

1.6.1 Contract Work Location. Work performed IAW this PWS will be at Fort Hood, TX.

1.6.2 Security.

1.6.2.1 Neither the Contractor nor any of its contract service providers shall disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning operations of military activities. Such action(s) shall result in violation of the contract and possible legal actions. All requests for information shall be directed to the KO.

1.6.2.2 All inquiries, comments, or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced or learned of as a result of or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information, shall be directed to the KO. If presented to the Contractor in writing, the Contractor shall provide the KO a copy. If presented to the Contractor verbally or via email, then the Contractor shall inform/send/forward email to the KO.

1.6.2.3 The Contractor shall only conduct business with designated Government personnel listed as Points of Contact (POCs). Names of authorized Government personnel will be provided to the Contractor in writing by the KO, and updated as necessary throughout the contract period.

1.6.2.4 Work under this contract is Unclassified. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable DoD, Department of the Army (DA) and Fort Hood security regulations and procedures during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall not disclose and shall safeguard procurement sensitive information, computer systems and data, Privacy Act data and Government personnel work products that are obtained or generated in the performance of this contract. This includes dissemination of protocols and papers not generally available through public literature.

1.6.2.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the safeguarding of all ADPE (including peripheral devices and software) IAW AR 25-1 (Army Information Technology). The Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance of the hardware (computers, printers, keyboards, and cables) and hardware configuration support by component replacement (Refer to TE E, Computer Equipment Maintenance Workload).

1.6.2.6 The KO will provide documentation required for the issuance of required installation passes to Contractor personnel. All personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience a delay due to identification checks, vehicle inspection, registration checks, wearing of seat belts and other unforeseen delays. All vehicles and personnel attempting access to the installation are subject to search and seizure of contraband and/or unauthorized Government property. Contractor vehicles (Contractor-owned and personal), Contractor employees, and their personal property shall be subject to searches upon entering or leaving the Installation. The search and seizure provisions shall apply to Contractor personnel entering or leaving Fort Hood. Contractor personnel shall wear a badge that clearly identifies them as a contract employee as required in para 1.4.3 of this PWS.

1.6.2.7 Contractor-owned vehicles operated on Fort Hood shall comply with PWS para 4.3.1. Exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the KO for vehicles that are readily identifiable as one-time special-use vehicles as opposed to general transportation vehicles.

1.6.2.8 Proper state registration, proof of insurance, a valid driver's license, and individual registration pass are required to operate a Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) or Contractor owned vehicles on Fort Hood. Motorcycle operators shall comply with the requirements in FH Reg 190-5 (Fort Hood Traffic Code).

1.6.2.9 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and ensure property is secure while protecting material, equipment, and supplies from damage and loss. Government security personnel shall have the express right to inspect for security violations at any time during the term of the contract.

1.6.2.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, supplies and materials shall be secured.

1.6.2.11 The Contractor shall be provided keys and combination locks to Government facilities and property requiring services under this contract (Refer to TE V, Government Property). The Contractor shall establish and implement a Key/Combination Control System IAW the requirements of this Part, AR 190-13 (The Army Physical Security Program) and AR 190-11 (Physical Security of Arms, Ammunition, And Explosives) that prevents the loss, duplication, or misplacement of keys/combination locks by unauthorized personnel. The Contractor shall report all occurrences of lost or compromised keys/locks/combinations verbally to Range Operations no later than one hour following the discovery of the loss or compromise. The Contractor shall submit a written report to the KO within 24 hours describing investigation results and corrective action taken to prevent recurrence. The Contractor's Property Management System (PMS) (required in para 1.15 of this PWS) procedures shall address procedures for key/combination control to include the above mentioned requirements and address any functional area peculiar requirements, including replacement procedures for lost/damaged keys/combination locks.

1.6.3 Safety.

1.6.3.1 The Contractor shall conduct operations in strict conformance with AR 385-63 (Range Safety), AR 385-10 (The Army Safety Program), FH Reg 385-10 (Garrison Safety Program), FH Reg 350-40 (Range Control Operating Procedures), FH Reg 385-7 (Ammunition and Explosives Safety Program) and FH Reg 420-1 (Fire and Emergency Services), FH Reg 385-64 (Explosives Safety Management Program) in their entirety and applicable provisions of 29 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) part 1910 of the Occupational Safety, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).