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MISSION AND INSTALLATION CONTRACTING

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Section SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SF 30

1. PWS Changes From: 6.0. Applicable Publications (Current Editions).

The following publications are applicable with special test requirements, as specified by a specific technical requirement, and are designated to verify acceptable levels of operations. The contract may add documents to this list for specific technical requirements. The below army and Fort Hood publications can be found on weblink https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx and http://www.hood.army.mil/dhr/asd/publications008.htm. A link for all OTC Memorandums will be provided at a later date.

To: 6.0. Applicable Publications (Current Editions).

The following publications are applicable with special test requirements, as specified by a specific technical requirement, and are designated to verify acceptable levels of operations. The contract may add documents to this list for specific technical requirements. The below army and Fort Hood publications can be found on weblink https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/AR.aspx and https://www.hood.army.mil/dhr/asd/publications008.htm. The below ATEC and OTC Memorandums can be found on https://www.otc.army.mil/memo.html. Google Chrome web browser works best for weblinks.

From: 3.1. Facilities and Forward Test Center (FTC). The KO will provide facilities as Government Furnished Property (GFP) as listed in TE X. The GFP is located at Fort Hood, TX, Fort Bliss, TX, and Fort Bragg, NC. The requiring activity has determined that providing GFP is in the best interest of the Government and IAW FAR Part

45.101. This determination is based upon the extensive on-site maintenance, storage, and operation of facilities provided as GFP.

To: 3.1. Facilities and Forward Test Center (FTC). The KO will provide facilities as Government Furnished Property (GFP) as listed in TE X. The GFP is located at Fort Hood, TX, Fort Bliss, TX, and Fort Bragg, NC. The requiring activity has determined that providing GFP is in the best interest of the Government and IAW FAR Part

45.101. This determination is based upon the extensive on-site maintenance, storage, and operation of facilities provided as GFP. The Requiring Activity will provide office space for the Contractor to work and it will be considered Incidental Property.

2. Section L, paragraph A.1

From: A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposals shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF33 to the following address:

The Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center Safe Access File Exchange (AMRDEC) https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/ Proposals shall be sent through AMRDEC SAFE to the Contract Specialist (CS) and Contracting Officer (KO) listed below, respectively: Natasha.l.elder.civ@mail.mil and Belinda.woods.civ@mail.mil

To: A. Proposal Submittal and Inquiries.

1. Proposals shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified on the SF33 to the following email address: usarmy.hood.acc-micc.mbx.micc-hood-asd@mail.mil, Attention to Natasha Elder and Belinda Woods.

3. The due date for receipt of proposals has been extended from 22 January 2019 to 7 February 2019.

4. The Period of Performance dates for all CLINs has been changed.

RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS

An amendment is forthcoming to give instructions on submission of proposals.

Questions/Comments received from Solicitation with responses.

1. PWS paragraph 1.6.29.1 as currently written:

“The LM shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus ten (10) years of experience in logistics operations management. Knowledgeable of and ability to work a variety of automated systems, processes and procedures and database formats to include Global Combat Support Systems ‐ Army (GCSS‐Army).

The Security Manager shall possess a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five (5) years of related work experience. Must possess practical knowledge of and experience with JPAS, e‐QIP. Must have experience with personnel security, and security management. This position must hold a Top Secret security clearance.

The Fort Bragg Site Manager shall possess a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of test and evaluation experience.

Must have the ability to multi‐task, prioritize responsibilities, and effectively manage personnel and resources.”

In paragraph 1.6.29.1, how many years of experience are acceptable in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree for the Logistics Manager, Security Manager, and Site Manager?

Response: Five (5) years’ experience can be substituted for the Site Manager and the qualifications for Logistics Manager and Security Manager remain the same.

2. Section L, Paragraph C, the page limitations of the Missional Capability (Technical) Volume decreased from the previous draft page imitation from 100 pages to 50 pages, and the Past Performance Volume has been increased to 50 pages. As stated in Section M, Paragraph D on Page 133, given that the Mission Capability factor is significantly more important than the Past Performance, would the Government consider revising the page limitation back to 100 pages for the Mission Capability Volume? Given the technical complexity of the contract, it would be exceptionally difficult to convey technical competency within the 50 page limitation.

Response: The page count for Mission Capability (Technical) has changed to 75 pages.

3. The solicitation package is silent on the font and font size for graphics and tables. Recommend for the clarity and ease of reading no font smaller than Arial 8‐point font for graphics and tables.

Response: The fonts for appendices, charts, graphs, diagrams, tables, photographs, and drawings will be Arial 10‐point.

4. Maximum pages for past performance is 50 pages plus 5 pages for each major subcontractor. Is it the government's expectation for the small business offeror to provide 50 pages of past performance?

Recommend the past performance volume be limited to 50 total pages, and that the government allow major subcontractors 10 pages each within the overall 50 page volume.

Response: No, the Government’s expectation is for any interested source not to exceed 50 pages plus five (5) additional pages for each major Subcontractor.

5. Solicitation requires "Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and/or Excel version 2007 or earlier"(bold added). Microsoft stopped all support for Office 2007 products in November 2017. While modern versions of Office like Office365 and Office 2016 will "Save As" Office 97‐2003 formats, the older Office file specification do not support the functionality of modern Office versions and even space lines and fonts using different algorithms. While the newer versions certainly open the older file formats, the file will likely look and paginate differently if opened by Office 2010 versus Office 2016 versus Office 36. Will the government consider the use of modern version of Office and Adobe products for this submission? While modern versions of Office like Office365 and Office 2016 will "Save As" Office 97‐2003 formats, the older Office file specification do not support the functionality of modern Office versions and even space lines and fonts using different algorithms. While the newer versions certainly open the older file formats, the file will likely look and paginate differently if opened by Office 2010 versus Office 2016 versus Office 36. Will the government consider the use of modern version of Office and Adobe products for this submission?

Response: The following formats are allowed: Adobe PDF, Microsoft Word, Power Point, and/or Excel version 2007 or newer.

6. Request confirmation that this para only applies to TAR 1 and TAR 2? (Section L, C.3.B(1)(a))

Response: This paragraph applies only to TAR 1 and TAR 2.

7. This paragraph (L.C.3.B (2) (c)) references 1.6.57.1 within the context of transition but 1.6.58.1 appears to be the correct reference?

Response: The correct PWS Section is 1.6.58.1

8. Factor 1 identifies two subfactors. Will each subfactor be given a separate adjectival rating?

Response: Each subfactor will be given an adjectival rating

9. Are each of the two subfactors under Factor 1 equally weighted?

Response: Each subfactor is equally weighted

10. Request that the government provide guidance regarding what location to use for pricing of each LCAT.

(Attachment 7)

Response: In the attachment yellow is highlighted for Fort Bragg, Fort Bliss is highlighted blue, and the remaining labor categories that are white are Fort Hood.

11. Request the government confirm that the reference in these paragraphs to Basis of Estimate (BOE) is referring to a BOE that fully explains the relative cost elements and their impact on rates/price rather than a technical workup that justifies/underpins the amount of labor required. (L.C.3.D(3)(b)&(c))

Response: The BOE consists of both the cost and technical elements of the offerors' proposals. In regards to the BOE for cost elements, this refers to the foundation for proposed labor rates, prices, labor hours, indirect rates, and anything else that the offeror has proposed beyond these categories. The offeror should provide sources used in the development of non‐exempt labor categories such as Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) including the associated BLS codes applied, local salary surveys or other related data. Proposed exempt labor rates and escalation should similarly be supported. The buildup from base labor rate to loaded labor rate should be clear. For indirect rates, the BOE should clearly demonstrate how any indirect rates were determined or calculated, with the foundation for base and pools clearly articulated. Correspondingly, the cost elements, in their buildup and in total, should be consistent with the labor categories and hours proposed in the technical volume. Consistency between the cost proposal volume and the technical proposal volume will be examined.

12. Request clarity on "The Basis of Estimate (BOE) shall clearly demonstrate a crosswalk to the technical proposal." What is expected to clearly demonstrate the crosswalk ‐ is the explicit linkage of LCATs in BOE to positions/work in technical proposal adequate to demonstrate the crosswalk? (L.C.3.D(3)(b))

Response: There should be a clear correspondence between the offerors' technical approach and their cost proposal. Linkage of LCATs in the cost proposal to positions/work in the technical proposal is adequate, along with proposed staffing mix, i.e. labor categories and hours, corresponding to what is included in the technical proposal and offerors' approach, and anything else in the offerors' cost proposal having a clear correspondence to what is included in the offerors' technical proposal and their approach.

13. There appears to be mismatch between PWS and Attachment 7 for: (1) Security Manager in PWS 1.6.29.1 and

Security Manager/Quality Control in Attachment 7 and (2) Logistics Manager in PWS 1.6.29.1 and Logistics Department Manager in Attachment 7.

Response: PWS Section 1.6.29.1 has been updated to Security Manager and Attachment 7 has been updated to Logistics Manager.

14. Request clarification on "The government will evaluate the five year base period." Is the Phase‐in period part of the five year base period? If yes, should the hours in the Base Year be reduced to account for the Phase‐in period? (Section M D.4.a)

Response: The solicitation posted on 21 Dec 2018 now states 60 month base period. The phase‐in is part of the 60 month base period. CLIN 0001 has been updated to 11 months and CLIN 0005 is 1 month.

15. Request that resumes and letters of commitment not be part of page count for Volume II. (L.C.3.B (2) (b))

Response: The page count for resumes and letters of commitment are not counted towards the page count. The page limit for resumes and letters of commitment have been increased to a total of five pages.

16. Attachment #9. The guidance and structure on page 1 do not match the structure of the provided template.

Request the government reconcile the attachment and provide guidance for compliance. Also, as is it, the template is not in Ariel 12 font. Is it the government's intent for the offeror to adjust the template to Ariel font? It is acceptable to present the information in a table format? (L.C.3.(5))

Response: Attachment 9 has been updated

17. Attachment #9. The structure on page 1 is missing the relevancy discussion. Recommend adding #8

Relevancy, and adjusting the numbering for the remaining topics: #9 Narrative explanation, #10 Negative Performance Documentation, and #11 Completion Date/Delivery Schedule. (L.C.3.(5))

Response: Attachment 9 has been updated.

18. Unless otherwise stated in the solicitation, most bidders will assume all labor to be Government site labor in order to reduce cost burdens (an there is no off‐site overhead in the Attachment 5 price model). If any positions should or must be worked from contractor sites, request those be so identified so that accurate and reasonable cost estimates can be developed. (Attachment 7)

Response: Base Operations in accordance with PWS paragraph 5.1 will be conducted from a Government furnished facility located at Fort Hood and Fort Bliss.

19. Were any of the currently used tools developed at Government expense by incumbent contractors, and if so,

(a) is the adequate documentation available, and (b) will existing documentation be made available in a bidders library? (PWS 1.1 3rd bullet)

Response: There are no special tools that were developed by the Government expense by the incumbent Contractors. Test support tools were removed from PWS 1.1 3rd bullet.

20. Does the Government have an electronic repository the contractor should maintain or is it desired that the contractor develop an electronic repository to meet the Government’s requirements? (PWS 5.7.1) Response: The Government does not have an electronic repository. The contractor shall create a repository on‐ line database and the Government will provide the network location for this repository.

21. Does the Government really want to dictate who the acting Deputy is in the PMs absence?

Response: Yes

22. There is a possible difference between TIP requirements. Which one is correct: 5 Days vs. 7 days? See details below:

RFP 4.10.12.6. TASK IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (TIP). The contractor shall respond to the TAR with a TIP no later than 7 working days after receipt. The contractor shall respond in less time if required by mission timeframes or other requirements. The TIP shall include the contractor's technical approach and all technical resources to accomplish the requirement. The TIP shall also include detailed estimates of all resources required to accomplish the required work. The contractor shall identify if resources (man hours, equipment, time) are available within the existing resources or need to be acquired. Costs for tests crossing fiscal years will be segregated.

4.10.12.7. ORAL PRESENTATIONS.

When required, the contractor shall conduct Oral TIP Presentations within 5 working days after electronic submission to the Contracting Officer and COR of the TIP. Oral TIP read-a-head packages shall be submitted in accordance with the TAR instructions. The Oral TIP shall include the information identified in paragraph 3 above.

Data Item 003 states:

Provide read-ahead package via email within 10 working days of receipt of Task Authorization Request (TAR) or point change per DID A003 and notify Government via email. Government will establish the date of the oral TIP briefing as required.

10.2 The TIP shall be submitted to the Government (COR) as one document consisting of a cover letter, technical approach) (e.g., Power Point Slides – see attached format) and costing attachments, identified by the TAR number and title. The contractor shall also identify the POC or TSC Lead responsible for accomplishing the task, with telephone number.

Response: TIP response is due 7 days after TAR has been submitted, TE B1 CDRL Page 1 was updated to reflect 7 days. The 5 days is for an oral TIP after the TIP has been submitted.

23. Is it expected that responses to the TARs provided in the RFP will be answered in Power Point format? If yes will the page limit be increased? If yes, will the Power Point format referenced in Data item 003 be provided?

Response: Power Point slides are requested for TIP submission of the TARs. A format will not be provided and this information has been updated in TE E DID A003. Offerors will choose their format. The page limit will remain at 75 pages for Mission Capability Factor 1.

24. There is no Section D in the solicitation. Q: Was the omission of Section D intentional or an oversight?

Response: Section D Packaging and marking has no clauses or additional information and is not applicable.

25. L.C.2(c) “Documents shall be easily readable using Arial, 12-point font size.” Arial font is hard to read in paragraph form. Q: Would the Government kindly consider adding the option of using 12 point Times New Roman font?

Response: Arial, 12 point will remain for submission of documents.

26. Solicitation number in electronic file name. The file name for the solicitation is labeled

“Draft_solicitation,_W91151-18-R-0107,_20_Nov_2018.pdf”. All other references to the solicitation number within the document itself are “W91151-19-R-0003.” Q: Is “W91151-19-R-0003” the correct reference for this bid?

Response: The solicitation number is W91151-19-R-0003.

27. L.C.3.C(5) Volume III: Past Performance Submission Requirements, and the last bullet of the list: Past

Performance – See attachment 3, Past Performance Questionnaire. The solicitation requirement states: “The offeror shall submit a Past Performance Volume containing the following:” and the last bullet of the list is the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). In the instructions for the PPQ bullet, the Government states: “These questionnaires shall be returned directly to Natasha L. Elder by email…” Q1: How does the Government want the PPQs provided in the submitted proposal so we may fulfil the stated requirement that the Volume must contain the PPQs? Q2: May we submit a list of the people we sent the PPQs to and their contact information instead?

Response: All PPQs shall be emailed as requested in the solicitation. Yes, a list of names of the POC that will be submitting the PPQ may be submitted in addition to the PPQs being emailed as requested in the solicitation, Volume II.

28. We have a question about the key personnel requirements noted in the subject draft solicitation, specifically:

1.6.29.1. The PM shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus ten (10) years’ experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in operational testing. This position must hold a Top Secret security clearance. The 5 years’ experience in Operational Testing clearly makes the incumbent personal just about the only qualified person for the PM position. Since the PM will not be directly involved in OT work as a manager and because the specificity for 5 years OT experience makes it very difficult to recruit for the position, we request that you relook the position requirements. Also, note that the Army has schools to qualify personnel in Operational Testing: Test and Evaluation Basic Course (TEBC): The Test and Evaluation Basic Course (TEBC) consists of two parts, an on‐line training (OLT) and a Resident Seminar (RS). Both are essential components of ATEC's initial training program. Personnel in Test and Evaluation positions must complete the OLT within the first 2 months of assignment and must also complete a Resident Seminar (RS) within 6 months. Personnel in positions that are not part of an ATEC System Team are not required to take the TEBC RS. TEBC on‐line Training (OLT): The TEBC OLT provides a mandatory in‐depth orientation for all newly assigned personnel.

Previously distributed as Computer Based Training on a compact disc, the course has been updated and moved to a web based platform. The OLT is a prerequisite to the RS. You may also audit the course or access as a reference. To take the OLT please contact your local training coordinator or Email the ATEC HQ Training Coordinator if you are not an ATEC employee. TEBC Resident Seminar: The TEBC RS is a detailed (35 hours) seminar that provides "how‐to" instruction by subject matter experts to ATEC testers, evaluators, analysts and other personnel as designated by their chain‐of‐command. After completing the OLT, forward a request to attend the TEBC RS using an OPM SF 182. Please contact your local training coordinator for Enrollment. It seems reasonable to state for the PM that he/she will be required to complete this training as an alternate to 5 years’ experience.

Response: The Program Manager qualifications will remain the same.

29. L.C.3.B(2) TAB 2(c) [Volume II: Mission Capability (Technical)] The RFP states: “The transition cost will be listed separately and include the key personnel and staffing with labor categories and hours.” Q: Does the Government want actual cost numbers to be presented in this section in Volume II: Mission Capability (Technical)?

Response: The Phase-in cost will be listed in Volume I in Section B and Volume IV- Cost. Transition cost is not required in Volume II.

30. Background: In regards to the Draft Solicitation, Section L, B. VOLUME II Mission Capability (Pg. 125). The government is requesting the offeror to provide, “separate proposals for Task Authorization Requests 1, 2, and Scenario TAR 3”. Question: Are the three separate proposals included in the stated 50 page volume limit?

Response: The language in this section has been updated and the Task Implementation Plan (TIP) will be part of the 75 page volume limit.

31. Response and evaluation requirements to Subfactor 1 – Understanding of the Requirement/Mission (TAR 1, 2, & Scenario TAR 3) is unclear. "The contractor's TIP response shall describe the technical approach and methodology with associated labor and reimbursables for each of the below sub‐paragraphs.” The current evaluation criteria addresses only management of the task and personnel utilization. (Ref: Draft Solicitation, Section L, page 125, Para C.B(1)(a), Draft Solicitation, Section M, Para D.2, Subfactor 1, Para (a), and TE V Base TAR 3.3) Shall offerors include descriptions of the technical approach and methodology with associated labor and reimbursables for each of the sub‐paragraphs within the proposal response? If so, how will the technical approach and methodology be evaluated? How will the labor and reimbursables be evaluated? There is no mention evaluation of associated labor and/or reimbursables in the Setcion L or M requirements for Subfactor

1. Please clarify?

Response: Yes, Offerors shall include descriptions of their technical methodology with associated labor and reimbursables for each of the subparagraphs within the proposal response. The three (3) TARs will be evaluated on the technical methodology given for each TAR as it relates to conducting and maintaining base and test support operations.

32. States in part, The contractor's TIP response shall describe the technical approach and methodology with associated labor and reimbursable identified in the below sub-paragraphs. The Contractor shall identify costs by each month and segregated by fiscal years. Separately identify all “Core” personnel in the “Base TIP” and give an estimated percentage of how much if any, of their time is spent in support of operational testing. The current evaluation criteria addresses only management of the task and personnel utilization. Shall offerors include descriptions of the technical approach and methodology with associated labor and reimbursables for each of the sub-paragraphs within the proposal response? The Section L requirements do not directly link to the TAR documents. If a separate response to each TAR is required, please state within the solicitation. If a separate response is required, how will the technical approach and methodology be evaluated? How will the labor and reimbursables be evaluated?

Response: The solicitation has been updated for Offerors to provide their technical methodology approach to all three (3) TARs. See response in question #45

33. States in part, “The resumes shall be provided in the following format and include a letter of commitment.” Will the Government please confirm that the letter of commitment is not included as part of the 3 page count limitation for resumes. (Draft Solicitation, Section L, page 125, Para C.B(2)(b))

Response: The resumes have a page count of five (5) pages. The letters of commitment are a part of the 5 page count for resumes.

34. Section L, Page 139, Para D.4(d), This paragraph states, "A completed schedule B shall be included with the cost volume spreadsheet and shall match the amounts proposed in the cost proposal spreadsheets." Schedule B was not provided with the DRFP Will the Government please provide the referenced Schedule B so we can review/comment on it?

Response: The verbiage has been changed to Section B of the RFP.

35. The Contractor shall have the ability to build shipping crates, framing, and signs. Will the Government please clarify whether the contractor must have a facility and personnel or just personnel with the expertise to support this requirement? (C.5.14 Fabrication Services)

Response: The Government will provide facilities for Contractor use and Contractors will provide personnel.

36. Per FAR 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment, the Offeror shall not escalate SCLS labor wages in its proposal. Clause 52.222-43 only appears in the Section L.

Typically this is also located in Section I. We recommend adding this important clause to Section I CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Section L.C.D.(4)(c), pg 129)

Response: FAR clause 52.222-43 does not apply to this solicitation and this sentence has been deleted.

37. Section B and Schedule B are used throughout the document (i.e. L.C.A, page 125, "Tab 2 Section B")(i.e.

L.C.D(4)(d), page 129, "A completed schedule B shall")(i.e. L.C.D(5)(a), page 129, "...in Schedule B and

Attachment 5…". To reduce any confusion, recommend settling upon one term and using consistently throughout with preference being Schedule B. (Multiple Locations)

Response: The solicitation has been updated with the term Section B

38. Tab 2 Section B (Supplies or Services and Costs) - Section B shall be submitted fully completed and error free.

It shall contain the offeror’s costss for the established Contract Line Items (CLINS). Is the Government's intent to require a Schedule/Section B in both the General Volume and the Cost Volume or limit this information to the Cost Volume only?

Response: Section B with costs for all CLINs shall be provided in Volume I –General, and Volume IV- Cost.

39. 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing

Data. It is unclear as to whether the Government is requiring offerors to prepare their responses using Table 15- 2, Proposal Adequacy Checklist. It is recommended not to levy this additional burden to the responses and instead add Alternate IV to this clause stipulating: (a) Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not required. (b) Provide data described below: Instructions for proposal submission in Section L.

Response: FAR provision 52.215-20 is not in the solicitation and the requirement of this provision has not been mandated by Offerors.

40. 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers- Given that offerors must offer first right of refusal to SCA covered incumbent staff, would the Government provide a seniority listing detailing at a minimum each incumbent employee SCA Entry on Duty Date and 5 digit Department of Labor Wage Determination skill category code such that offerors may more accurately bid the leave requirement?

Response: Pursuant to 52.22-17 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers, the certified list of names of all service employees employed cannot be provided before contract award. The certified list shall contain anniversary dates of employment, and, where applicable, dates of separation of each service employee under the contract and its predecessor contracts with either the current or predecessor Contractors or their subcontractors.

41. SCLS: The Offeror is provided the Area Wage Determination to be used for wage development of SCLS

Employees as Exhibit T in the solicitation. The BLS code used should be provided for each labor category proposed. The Offeror shall use the exact labor category title as stated in the Wage Determination or provide a cross reference table. Offerors are reminded not to apply escalation to the wages for SCLS labor. We believe the intent is to use the 5 digit Department of Labor Wage Determination skill category for the SCA population and not the BLS code; please confirm. (Section L.C.D.(5)(c)(2) second bullet, pg 130)

Response: The Wage Determination 5 digit code is for non-exempt employees and the BLS code is for exempt employees.

42. Please confirm there are no CBA(s) (Collective Bargaining Agreement) governing this contract or provide the current CBA(s) if any are in effect.

Response: There are no CBAs governing the current contract.

43. We strive to reduce the onus on our Government clients who need to complete the same PPQs repeatedly for proposals. Also, contracting representatives are reluctant to (or even discouraged from) completing PPQ forms if formal performance CPARS evaluations have been completed. Will Huntsville please consider allowing offerors to submit completed CPARS evaluations or previously completed/signed PPQs in lieu of new PPQ forms?

Response: The PPQs are required as part of the Past Performance evaluation factor and there will be no change to the solicitation.

44. The PWS section 1.6.29.1 states: "The PM shall possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus ten (10) years’, as well as the Fort Bragg Site Manager, shall possess a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of test and evaluation experience." experience with military systems and five (5) years’ experience in operational testing." The requirement for 5 years of experience in Operational Testing makes the current incumbent personnel about the only qualified individuals who would be qualified for these positions. The Army's Test and Evaluation Basic Course (TEBC) provides all the key knowledge parameters that these individuals should ever need and should be considered an adequate alternative for otherwise qualified individuals to obtain. Based upon the high degree of difficulty in locating personnel outside of the OTC community with military equipment Operation Testing experience, and in order to reduce the clear incumbent advantage, will the Government consider otherwise qualified individuals to take an approved Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) Course (e.g. the Army's Test and Evaluation Basic Course (TEBC) within 6 months of hiring?

Response: The qualifications for the Program Manager will remain the same.

45. The PWS section 1.6.32 states: "Head protection. The use of Kevlar helmets shall be worn by all personnel operating or riding as a passenger in Army tactical vehicles whenever they are outside the motor maintenance facility." Will Kevlar helmets be provided by the Government, or the contractor?

Response: The Government will provide Kevlar Helmets

46. In order to properly assign the correct number of individuals to each Labor Category (LCAT), offerors require detailed historical workload data, which would include # of transactions, Work Orders opened/closed, etc. Can the Government please provide more detailed Historical Work Load data upon which offerors can base their staffing? (Attachment 2)

Response: Attachment 2 has been deleted;

47. Att7; Test 12 Months FY18-23 tab; the WD Non Exempt category of Access Control has no associated SCA code, labor category (LCAT) definition or description of duties. Request the Government provide the associated SCA code, labor category (LCAT) definition or description of duties for this position (Access Control).

(Attachment 4 and 7)

Response: There is no associated SCA code, labor category (LCAT) definition or description of duties for Access Control.

48. Att7; Test 12 Months FY18‐23 tab; the WD Non Exempt category of DAG/RSC has no associated SCA code, labor category (LCAT) definition or description of duties. Request the Government provide the associated SCA code, labor category (LCAT) definition or description of duties for this position (DAG/RSC). (Attachment 4 and 7)

Response: Attachment 7 has been updated.

49. Cell B12 of the DOL Job Descriptions tab of this attachment has the following description: Software

Developers, S+B13oftware Engineer Senior. Can the Government correct the verbiage in this cell so it correctly states the title of this labor category? (Attachment 4)

Response: Attachment updated to Software Engineer, Senior

50. There are 51 sites listed in this technical exhibit. Offerors need to know where and when the tests will occur at which sites in order to be able to compute the costs associated with these tests. Can the Government clarify which sites will be used for which tests and when (during which option period)? (TE T Wage Determinations)

Response: Once the TAR is initiated, the TIP will reflect the WD associated with that TAR. The 51 sites listed are for informational purposes only and historical data.

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SET 2

52. Attachment 5 implies an accounting process that may be contrary to accounting system disclosures made by companies with approved accounting systems to DCAA. Suggest that the government describe this as a template to be modified by the contractor consistent with their established and approved accounting practices.

For example, very specific accounting practices are required for compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards, but Attachment 5 as currently drafted does not address certain statutory costs.

Response: Attachment 5 is a template. Offerors are responsible for manipulating it how they see fit to conform to their estimating and accounting practices. Offerors must ensure that if Attachment 5 is modified, that all formulas and cross-references are clearly identified and correctly inputted throughout the template, to ensure that proper and consistent analysis can be conducted on their proposal.

53. Given the bulk of labor is in CPFF CLIN, request confirmation that offered Labor Category rates are not considered caps for the rates but rather are used for price reasonableness & realism analysis and for building overall price? (Section M D.4)

Response: Offerors need to propose the most accurate labor rates as possible, when preparing their proposal. They will NOT be able to bill the Government for rates higher than proposed during the contract period of performance.

54. We understand the Government has GFP at Fort Hood, Fort Bliss, and Fort Bragg. What is the location of the GFP listed in the TE S GFP Listing? Request the Government provide the GFP/GFE/GFI listings for all locations for which the contractor is responsible.

Response: Technical Exhibit S has been updated to show the GFP at each

55. Two of the TAR documents require cost or pricing information. Will the Government please confirm that it is acceptable to include this information within Volume II, Mission Capability? (TE V Base TAR, TE Q ABNSOTDTD Tech Services)

Response: Costing information shall not be provided in Volume II. The cost shall be included on Attachment 5 with its own labeled TAB and included as part of Volume IV. In addition, cost for each Tab shall be included in the overall cumulative total on Attachment 5. Costing information shall be provided for each CLIN in Volume I.

56. States in part, “For Scenario TAR 3 -Multi-Requirement only” For Scenario TAR 3, is only the information in Section L.C.3.B(1)b required or are offerors to also address all requirements in L.C.3.B(1)a as well?

Response: The offeror shall address section L.C.3.B(1)b for Scenario TAR 3 – Multi Requirement only.

57. For CR CLINs, the pricing shall be based on the NTE amounts provided by the Government in Schedule B. If a handling rate, General and Administrative (G&A) rate, or any other indirect rate will be added to the NTE CLINs (e.g. ‘plug numbers’), the Offeror shall provide the rate with the cost proposal, as such rate will then become part of the contract. If no material handling rate, G&A rate, or other indirect rate is proposed for the CR CLINs, it will be assumed that no such indirect rate is applicable and the resulting contract will state that only direct costs will be reimbursed, and that no other indirect costs such as material handling or G&A will be allowed. Please confirm that only the Government provided NTE plug numbers are to be placed into the Schedule/Section B and that any indirect rate that would be applied to these numbers (i.e. G&A or M&S) need only be stated in the Narrative section of the contract and not actually applied to the plug numbers for the Schedule/Section B input. (Section L.C.D.(5)(b), pg 129

Response: Correct, on the Schedule B/Section B, the CR CLINs will be based on the Government provided NTE amounts. However, for evaluation purposes only, if a G&A or any other indirect rate is proposed on top of CR CLINs, those rates will be applied to the NTE amounts in calculating the Most Probable Cost (MPC) amount.

58. 52.242-4 Certification of Final Indirect Costs pg 128: (1) This volume shall consist of all information required to support proposed costs. Certified cost and pricing data is not anticipated for the award of this contract due to expected adequate price competition. Since the Government has stipulated that Certified cost and pricing data is not required due to expected adequate price competition, would the Government consider removing clause 52.242-4 requiring the certification of Indirect Rates considering Indirect rates are a major subset/component of pricing/cost data which again is not required? (Section I, pg 89; Section L.C.D.(1), pg 128)

Response: FAR clause 52.242-4, Certification of Final Indirect Costs (Jan 1997), will remain in the solicitation. Subject clause requires certification of an indirect cost proposal submitted by the contractor to establish final indirect rates during contract administration. Please see FAR 42.703-2.

59. The last sentence states, "The Oral TIP shall include the information identified in paragraph 3 above."

Paragraph 3 of the Draft Solicitation is Government-Furnished Property, Equipment, and Services. Please clarify where the information required to be covered in the Oral TIP can be found in the solicitation? (Page 56, Para 4.10.12.7)

Response: This sentence has been removed from paragraph 4.10.12.7 of the PWS.

60. Given the forecasted start date of March 2019, will there be another bridging contract prior to the BTSS RFP release?

Response: The anticipated award date of March 2019 will be extended until November 2019.

61. The FY 2017 data, while having somewhat similar labor hours as the two previous years, has significantly different ODC , Travel and labor costs than the two prior years. Can the Government explain what would cause these sharp declines in FY 2017? (Attachment 2) Response: Attachment 2 has been deleted and is no longer applicable.

62. Attachment 5 does not have a summary tab to show the roll-up of costs by CLIN for each year. Recommend the Government revise attachment 5 to include a Summary tab that captures all CLIN costs by year that will be reflected in the "Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices" submission. (Attachment 5 Proposal Template and RFP Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices)

Response: The Government has added a “Summary” tab.

63. After the solicitation closing date of 26 December 2018, the Government will establish an account in ASSIST2Industry for each individual identified by the Offeror that has submitted a proposal in response to this solicitation. The draft RFP states that proposals are due on Dec. 26, 2018. Please verify that this date is a placeholder and the submission date will change in the final RFP. (Section L)

Response: The closing date has been changed to 22 Feb 2019.

64. The Offeror shall submit the proposal through AMRDEC. Hard copy submission will not be accepted. Digital copies shall be provided in separate programs- one (1) copy for each volume title.

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/sitedown/ The AMRDEC SAFE site was disabled as a preventative measure after agencies outside of AMRDEC identified potential security risks. At this point, we are uncertain if the site will be reinstated. Will the Gov provide an alternate means for proposal materials submission? (SF 33 Block 9 and Section L.C.2.a)

Response: Offerors will submit proposals through the following link: https://safe.arl.army.mil/

If the Offeror has a Common Access Card (CAC), to submit proposals click on the Drop-off box. A window will pop up for Information about the sender. You will be asked if you have been given a Request Code. Answer “No”, and fill in the information for your organization and email address, then click next.

Be sure the “From” box has your name, email address, and organization of the Offeror. Also, ensure all four (4) boxes have been checked immediately below the ‘From” box. In the “To” box click the green plus sign to add the email addresses of the Contract Specialist – Natasha Elder: Natasha.l.elder.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer- Belinda Woods: Belinda.woods.civ@mail.mil. In the description box write “Proposal for Base and Test Support Services, and add files using the blue button at the bottom. After adding your files, place a brief description in the box and click drop off files. A message will pop up to state the drop off is completed. An automated email will be sent to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer that files are dropped off and we will have four (4) calendar days to retrieve files.

Once the files have been picked up the Offeror will receive an automated email message informing them the files have been picked up and by whom.

If the Offeror does not have a CAC, Offerors must request a code to obtain access. Prior to submission of proposals, Offerors shall send an email to the Contract Specialist – Natasha Elder:

Natasha.l.elder.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer- Belinda Woods: Belinda.woods.civ@mail.mil with the full name and email address of the individual that will submit the proposals by 11:00 am Central Time on 15 February 2019. Once this information is received and entered, the named individual will receive an automated email with a link to submit drop-off files. DO NOT USE THE LINK. The Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer will send the individual an email with the request code not later than 19 February 2019. The request code is valid for 14 days effective the day the automated email was sent.

Upon receipt of this request code, go to the following link: https://safe.arl.army.mil/ and click on the Drop-off box. A window will pop up for Information about the sender. You will be asked if you have been given a Request Code. Answer “Yes” and enter the code and click “Next”. Be sure the “From” box has the name and email address of the Offeror. Also, make sure all four (4) boxes have been checked immediately below the “From” box. In the “To” box be sure the email address of both the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer are listed. In the description box write “Proposal for Base and Test Support Services and add files using the blue button at the bottom. After adding your files, place a brief description in the box and click drop off files. A message will pop up to state the drop off is completed.

An automated email will be sent to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer that files are dropped off and we will have four (4) calendar days to retrieve files. Once the files have been picked up the Offeror will receive an automated email message informing them the files have been picked up and by whom.

65. Non-displacement of qualified workers. Wil Executive Order 13495 be in effect for this contract?

Response: FAR clause 52.222-17 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers is in the solicitation and Executive Order 13495 will be in effect.

66. The Government is currently experiencing a shut-down. Will the Government shut-down impact the timelines for submission, and if so, how?

Response: Our office is not affected by the Government shut-down and the due date for proposals will be updated as needed.

67. Attachment 9 – Specific Relevant Contract References Q1: Are offerors required to use the provided Attachment 9 PDF form, or may we use our own format in response to the Attachment 9 requirements?

Response: Yes, Offerors are required to use the provided Attachment 9, PDF.

68. The original RFP stated that the original contract was for a Base and 2 years (3 years overall). However, it appears that the incumbent has been there for 5 years. Can the government confirm the length of time the incumbent offeror has been operating this contract?

Response: The incumbent has had the current contract from April 2013 to the Present.

RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS SET 3

The due date for proposals has been extended from 22 Feb 2019 to 11 March 2019.

The following PWS paragraphs have been revised: 1.6.58.1 and 4.2 is Reserved;

Section L, paragraphs C.2.d; C.2.e; and C.3.C.5 have been revised to remove the word ”major”. Section L, paragraph C.3.B.2.c for the phase-in.

Attachment 9- Specific Relevant Contract References was renumbered due to duplicate of the number seven (7), and Technical Exhibit T- Wage Determinations has been revised with the new Wage Determinations, dated 26 December 2018.

Technical Exhibit R- DD Form 254 has been deleted and PWS paragraphs 1.6.15; 1.6.15.1; and 1.6.21.2 have been updated.

The due date to submit the name and email address of the individual submitting proposals has been extended from 15 February 2019 to 1 March 2019. The no later than date the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer will send request codes has been extended from 19 February 2019 to 5 March 2019.

Responses to Questions:

69. Inclusion of the Transition Costs as part of the evaluated cost provides an unfair cost advantage to an incumbent.