CFSET Solicitation Questions and Answers W911QY20R0020.pdf

Questions and Answers (Q&A): CFSET Solicitation W911QY20R0020

17 July 2020

1. REF: RFP Section L.10.1.2, page 79 The RFP specifies that an authorized official of the firm shall sign the SF 33, amendments, and all forms requiring original signature. Since proposals are to be submitted electronically, would the Government please confirm that electronic signatures are permissible?

A: Yes, Electronic signatures are permissible.

2. REF: RFP Section L.9.1.8, page 78

May offerors use a 9 pt font size for tables and graphics?

A: No, type shall be no smaller than a font size of ten (10).

3. REF: RFP Section L, page 73 and Section L.9.1.8, page 78 May offerors include a title page containing confidentiality information specified in 52.215-1 (included by reference) that is not included in specified page limits?

A: One (1) title page may be included in the submission which will not be included in the page limits.

4. REF: RFP Section L.9.1.6, page 76 The RFP states that Volumes I, II, III, and V shall not contain any price proposal information. However, the documents within Volume V require calculations that include the total contract value. Please confirm that it is permissible to include that information in the Volume V documents.

A: The solicitation has been updated. It is permissible to include contract value calculations information in Volume V.

5. REF: RFP A.5 indicates NAICS 541330. RFP L.10.1.6 indicates NAICS 332439. Exhibit A.

Additionally, Exhibit A, paragraph (d) states, in part, that “…a business is considered small for Government procurements if it does not exceed the size standard for the NAICS code that the prime contractor believes best describes the product or services being acquired.” For the purposes of teaming agreements (TA), would the government accept TAs that identify socio-economic categories the subcontractor qualifies, under the NAICS code identified by the prime contractor, that best describes the services being procured? These NAICS codes may be different than 332439 indicated in L.10.1.6 or 541330 indicated in A.5.

A: NAICS Code 541330 is the correct code and has been updated in L.10.1.6.

Additionally, language has been updated to state:

“If applicable, the offeror shall provide a copy of all pages within signed teaming agreements with subcontractors. The agreement should outline the type of work, complexity and approximate percentage level of work assigned to the subcontractor.

Also, it must identify the business size and socioeconomic status category the subcontractor qualifies for based on the size standard for the NAICS code identified by the prime contractor that best describes the supplies or services being procured (e.g.

Small Business (SB), Other Than Small Business (OTSB), Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Women Owned Small Business (WOSB), Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone SB), Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB), Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)) as well as the subcontractor's POC with the address, phone, email and CAGE for verification.”

6. REF: RFP

Many costs are variable and largely dependent on deployment location, timing, and duration. In order to normalize bids between proposers in regard to variable costs, and permit the government to more easily perform an equitable and fair cost comparison, would the government allow proposers to assume the following costs will be considered as ODC:

o Visas o Passports o DBA Insurance o Danger Pay o Hardship Differential o War risk travel insurance premium o OCONUS Registrations & Associated Compliance Costs permitted under FAR

52.229-6: Legal, Employment, Tax registration costs required to achieve compliance with local laws when doing business in OCONUS locations.

Alternatively, if proposers are not permitted to consider the above as ODC, would the government provide assumptions, for bid purposes, on countries deployed and expected level of effort in each country annually. This will help ensure bidders make similar assumptions with regard to insurance, Danger Pay and Hardship Differentials.

A: For purposes of this solicitation, offerors may assume the costs as listed above are ODCs and will be cost reimbursable under CLIN 0011. These costs will not be included in the Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

7. REF: RFP L.10.4.1

L.10.4.1 requests price data in addition to the Excel workbook provided (Exhibit C). In addition, M.5.3.1 anticipates that the government will evaluate reasonableness by assessing the methodology used in developing price estimates and completeness by assessing the level of detail each offeror provides. However, both M.5.3.1 and L.10.4.1 appear to indicate that only the completed Excel workbook will be accepted by the government for price evaluation. Would the government allow bidders to submit a separate pdf file (in addition to the Excel workbook) for Volume IV which provides pricing detail to allow the government to adequately evaluate reasonableness and completeness?

A: The solicitation has been revised in Sections M and L to include the following language: “Offerors may also provide a cost narrative with additional details to assist the Government to determine fair and reasonable pricing.”

8. REF: C.8.7.6 Page: 23 The RFP states, “Companies will provide the appropriate ITX/ETX numbers to their deploying contractors for reference while at the CRC.”

Would the Government please provide what ITX/ETX stands for?

A: This requirement has been removed from the solicitation.

9. REF: L.9.1.7.3.a., L.9.1.7.3.c, L.9.1.9 Pages: 77-78 The RFP states, “The submission shall consist of five (5) separate files correlating to the above referenced volumes” and Section L.9.1.7.3.c. states, “The titles for each file are shown in the table below.” However, the table in section L.9.1.9. shows that the Technical Volume has two separate file names – TECRC and TECMP.

Would the Government clarify if there is to be five or six separate files due to Volume II having two separate file names? If there is to be only one file name for the Technical volume to incorporate both the Recruitment Competency and Management Plan, would the Government please clarify what this file name should be?

a. A: The Solicitation has been updated to indicate six (6) files should be sent correlating to the six (6) Volumes/Areas listed in the table after L.9.1.9.

10. REF: Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet and Section B of the RFP

There is a discrepancy in CLIN numbers for Phase In, Phase Out, Travel and ODCs between Exhibit C and Section B of the RFP.

Would the Government please provide corrected Section B and/or Exhibit C that reflects correct CLIN numbers?

A: The CLIN numbers in the Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet have been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP.

11. REF: Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet Exhibit C, lists Phase Out Plan as Not Separately Priced CLIN. However, Section B of the RFP lists Phase Out as FFP CLIN.

Would the Government please clarify if the Offeror needs to provide its total FFP price for the Phase Out CLIN or if Phase Out costs should be included as part of the FFP CLINs 0001 through 0007?

A: In accordance with the description listed under CLIN 0008 in Section B of the Solicitation offerors shall not submit any pricing information for this CLIN. This CLIN is Not Separately Priced (NSP). This CLIN is for the CDRL deliverable, any costs associated with its delivery will be reimbursed under CLINs 0001-0007.

12. REF: Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet Exhibit C, lists Phase In Plan as Not Separately Priced CLIN. However, Section B of the RFP lists Phase In as FFP CLIN.

Would the Government please clarify if the Offeror needs to provide its total FFP price for the Phase In CLIN or if Phase In costs should be included as part of the FFP CLINs 0001 through 0007?

A: In accordance with the description listed under CLIN 0009 in Section B of the Solicitation offerors shall not submit any pricing information for this CLIN. This CLIN is Not Separately Priced (NSP). This CLIN is for the CDRL deliverable, any costs associated with its delivery will be reimbursed under CLINs 0001-0007.

13. REF: Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet, CLIN 0009 - ODCs Would the Government please confirm that all uplifts and DBA insurance associated with OCONUS locations will be reimbursed through ODC CLIN? Additionally, will the Offeror be able to apply all applicable burdens in accordance with its disclosure statement to all proposed ODCs?

A: REF: Question 6

The CLIN number in Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet has been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP (Is now CLIN 0011). For purposes of this solicitation, offerors may assume the costs as listed above are ODCs. Contractor may apply burdens that are listed in the Contractor’s Disclosure Statement.

14. REF: Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet Exhibit C Estimated Yr. 1 - Projections worksheet includes total hours for each of the labor categories. Would the Government confirm that the hours are provided for proposal evaluation purposes only? Offerors will be able to propose its own level of effort at the labor rates proposed on CLINS 1-7 Yearly Proposed Rates worksheet at the task order level.

A: The Government can confirm the hours are provided for proposal evaluation purposes only.

15. REF: L.9.1.6 Page 77 Section L.9.1.6 states that Volume I, II, III and V shall not contain any price proposal information. However, Volume V requires the submission of a completed Exhibit B, Small Business SBPCD Worksheet, which includes price information for each subcontractor and total contract price.

Would the Government please update the requirements in Section L.9.1.6 accordingly?

A: REF: Question 4

The solicitation has been updated. It is permissible to include contract value calculations information in Volume V.

16. REF: L.9.1.6 Page 77 Section L.9.1.6 states that Volume V Small Business, should include SBPCD and Small Business SBPCD Worksheet as well as Small Business Subcontracting Plan. However, Section L.10.5 identifies Volume IV as SBPCD and Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

Would the Government please confirm that Small Business SBPCD Worksheet as well as Small Business Subcontracting Plan should be part of Volume V?

A: The solicitation has been updated to Volume V at Section L.10.5.

17. REF: L.9.1.7 Page 77 Would the Government please extend the proposal submission date until 04 August 2020?

A: Yes, the Government will extend the proposal submission date until 04 August 2020.

18. Section A.5 and L.10.1.6

The two referenced sections contain conflicting NAICS codes. Would the Government please clarify this inconsistency?

A: NAICS Code 541330 is the correct code and has been updated in L.10.1.6.

19. Section A.5 Pg. 2 The RFP states, "This acquisition is for a full and open competition. The North American Industry Classification System NAICS Code is 541330, and the size standard is $16.5 Million." The 2017 NAICS Code Manual defines this NAICS code as "This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems. The assignments undertaken by these establishments may involve any of the following activities: provision of advice, preparation of feasibility studies, preparation of preliminary and final plans and designs, provision of technical services during the construction or installation phase, inspection and evaluation of engineering projects, and related services." The 541330 NAICS code has 3 exceptions that are described in the SBA Table of Size standards. Exception a is entitled "Military and Aerospace Equipment and Military Weapons" with a $41.5M size limit. This particular exception seems to be a far better fit for the type of work to be conducted on this contract.

Would the Government reclassify the NAICS code selection for this solicitation as it appears that Exception A under this same NAICS code (541330), is a far better fit for the anticipated work described in this solicitation?

A: No.

20. REF: C.4.1 & C.4.2; p 12 & 13 and Exh C

The Scope/Mission section of the RFP discusses the missions of the 3 teams employed in this effort (TAT, FCIL and FLS teams). However, the CLIN pricing does not discriminate by team functionality, rather just by Lead, Senior or Junior Technicians. It also does not differentiate between full and part-time personnel. Since the pricing for these technicians can be different based on what team they support and whether they are full or part-time, can the Government break out their CLIN categories by their associated Team and Full or Part time status so that Offerors can price them appropriately?

A: It is anticipated that the adjustment will be based on hours, and they will be increased or decreased as necessary.

21. REF: RFP Cover Page/Header, Pages 2-3:

The cover page (page 2) indicates there are 98 pages, but the header on page 3 indicates there are only 95 pages, are any pages missing?

A: No pages are missing, the cover page should have read 95 pages.

22. REF: RFP L10.2.2, Page 80:

In Section L10.2.2 – the government specifies that the offeror should list all the equipment necessary to perform the SOO (Section C). Is the Government requesting offerors lists items such as specific tools, phones, computers, etc.? Is the government requiring the offeror to provide their own tools, equipment etc. This seems like a broad request, can the Government specify what kind of equipment they are requiring offerors to submit? Additionally, this seems to contradict CLIN 0011, which reads “Offerors shall not submit any pricing information for this CLIN. The price for this CLIN will be negotiated at the task order level based upon individual requirements.” Thus, how is an Offeror to address this in the Technical volume, when the CLIN reads this would be addressed at Task Order level?

A: The solicitation has been updated to remove all references to tools, equipment, etc.

23. REF: RFP L10.2.2, Page 80 Section L.10.2.2. references the ‘support requirement in the SOO”, however, we could not find that section, please advise as to where this section is in the SOO,” does the government mean at each of the task order support requirements?”

A: The solicitation has been updated to “Offerors shall outline how they plan to meet the contract and task order requirements outlined in the SOO of management, manpower, tools, equipment, travel, and other resources for successful contract and task order completion.”

24. REF: Exhibit E, Page 1 Exhibit E is a Wage Determination for certain towns in Middlesex County, MA which appears to encompass the Fort Devens, MA area. Is the government going to provide Wage Determination Schedules for the other locations specified in the SOO where work?

A: Exhibit E has been updated to include a wage determination for additional towns in Middlesex County, MA.

25. REF: RFP

Would the government be providing GFP, as the GFP clauses are included in the solicitation? If so, does the government have a listing of the GFP to be provided? If no GFP, recommend the government remove the GFP clauses.

A: Based upon individual requirements GFP may be required at the task order level. As such, the GFP clauses will remain in the solicitation.

26. REF: RFP, CDRL CLINS

Should the Delivery Information for the CDRL CLINs specify the quantities and the Due Dates of when the deliverable is required instead of Period of Performance, as the CDRL is a deliverable?

A: No, there are no deliverables required on the base contract. Any deliverables associated with the CDRLs will be required on individual task orders.

27. REF: RFP, CDRL CLINS

The Governments states that all official CDRL CLINs from this solicitation are NSP and FFP. Can the Government please clarify whether the CDRL CLINS is either NSP or

FFP?

A: The CDRL CLINS are NSP with a Firm-Fixed-Price value of $0.00.

28. REF: RFP Sec. L, Page 20 In section L.10.2.1 the government references “current employees”. Does ‘current employees refer to those of the offerors, or the current incumbent employees?

A: Current employees refers to those of the offerors.

29. REF: RFP Sec. M, Page 93 Section M.5.3.1 reads that “The Government will evaluate the reasonableness of the proposed price for the total anticipated initial task order by assessing the acceptability of the offeror's methodology used in developing the price estimates.” However, there is no referenced to an Initial Task Order anywhere else in the solicitation. Is the total evaluated price initial worksheet an awardable task order?

A: The solicitation has been updated as follows: “The pricing proposed on the “CLINS 1- 7 Yearly Proposed Rates” tab shall populate onto the “Estimated YR 1 - Projections” tab for a total evaluated price (TEP) to be evaluated for each proposal.”

30. REF: RFP, Pages 52, 53, 55, 56, 57 Recommend the following provisions and clauses be removed, as they are not applicable to this solicitation:

a. 5152.232-5900 PAYMENT IN LOCAL CURRENCY (DEC 2011)

b. 5152.236-5900 ELECTRICAL AND STRUCTURAL BUILDING STANDARDS

FOR

c. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (DEC 2011)

d. 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment

e. 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages--Supplies, Services, or Research and Development (or if KO determines that liquidated damages are need in accordance with FAR Subpart 11.50, then the clause need to be filled-in).

f. 52.249-12 Termination (Personal Services)

g. 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

h. 252.216-7003 Economic Price Adjustment - Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government

A: The following clauses have been removed: 52.207-3 Right of First Refusal of Employment, 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages--Supplies, Services, or Research and Development, 52.249-12 Termination (Personal Services) and 252.216-7003 Economic Price Adjustment - Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government.

31. REF: RFP

Would the government please elaborate on the TO process and associated pricing requirements. Specifically, 1) Is the pricing that is required with the proposal just a sample pricing for evaluation purposes, since the pricing template indicate that it's an "Estimated Year One Task Oder"?

2) will there be a separate TO pricing requirement for each TO issued to the Awardee?

3) If the answer to the preceding question is "yes", then does the Offeror or the Government determine the required labor categories and hours in support of each TO SOW? Assuming that the labor rates are as proposed.

A: 1) Yes 2.) Yes 3.) For individual task orders the SOO will be provided to the Offeror who will propose the labor categories and hours.

32. REF: RFP Clauses, Pages: 27-29, 47; 3-10, 12 In the solicitation, the Government refers to both the Statement of Work and Statement of Objectives. 8. Is Section C a Statement of Objectives or a Statement of Work?

A: Section C is a Statement of Objectives. References to a SOW have been updated to

SOO.

33. REF: Section L.10.3 Past Performance Questionnaire Will the Government accept a completed CPAR instead of a Past Performance Questionnaire? A CPAR includes all the requested information in the PPQ, including contract details, adjectival ratings, and customer comments.

A: The Government will use data provided by each offeror in this volume and data obtained from other sources in the evaluation of past performance.

34. REF: Section L.9.1.7, Section L.9.1.9 Proposal Submission L.9.1.7.3.a states “The submission shall consist of Five (5) separate files correlating to the above referenced volumes.” However, the table under L.9.1.9. lists 6 separate files.

Can the Government confirm the number of separate files to submit?

A: The Solicitation has been updated to indicate six (6) files should be sent correlating to the Volumes/Areas listed in the table after L.9.1.9.

35. REF: Section L.10.3.1 Past Performance Information L.10.3.1 states “Each offeror shall submit a past performance volume with its proposal, containing past performance information in accordance with the format contained in Exhibit D Past Performance Information of this solicitation.” However, Exhibit D is Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ). Can the Government provide the attachment with the format that Offerors should submit past performance information in?

A: The solicitation has been updated. Offerors shall provide a Past Performance Volume in a format of their choosing. A Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) may also be submitted in accordance with Exhibit D Past Performance Questionnaire.

36. REF: Section L.9.1.8 Page Limitations L.9.1.8 states “Page limitations and number of copies for each volume shall be as specified below.” Can the Government confirm that a cover page, table of contents, and list of figures are excluded from the page count of each volume?

A: The solicitation has been updated. An index may be included but will not be counted towards the page limitations. No information within the index will be evaluated. An index may contain a cover page, table of contents, and list of figures.

37. REF: Section C.4.2, Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet, Estimated Level of Effort C.4.2 calls out specific hours for personnel positions, however in Exhibit C the hours are significantly different. Can the Government confirm the expected hours on the base contract?

A: There will be no hours awarded on the base contract. Each task order will be based on a SOO and the hours will be based on individual needs. Exhibit C is the current estimate for total hours needed in Year 1.

38. Can the Government provide what hours are typical of any Task Order Awards?

A: Exhibit C is the current estimate for total hours needed in Year 1.

39. REF: General, Level of Effort/Billable Hours

The SOW calls out hours for positions in the SOW. Can the Government confirm that there are no billable hours on the base contract and that all positions are filled only on task order awards?

A: Yes, there are no billable hours on the base contract. All positions are filled only on task order awards.

40. REF: General, Level of Effort/Billable Hours

If there are billable hours on the base contract, can the Government provide which positions are aligned with the base contract and are billable upon contract award?

A: REF: Question 42

N/A

41. REF: General, Level of Effort/Billable Hours

There are a large number of job requirements provided including: electrician, plumber, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, HVAC technician that are encompassed into 3 specific job titles of Lead Technician, Senior Technician, Junior Technician.

Can the Government confirm that the pricing submitted for this proposal is solely being used for evaluation and are submitted as Ceiling Rates, not to be exceeded during a Task Order Proposal? The Offeror may, within a Task Order Proposal, provide accurate rates in accordance with Task Order requirements, so long as they are the same or lower than the ceiling rates provided with this submission.

A: The Government anticipates awarding the rates provided by the offerors for the duration of the contract. The hours required per category per task order will be negotiated at the individual order level.

42. REF: Section L.10.2.2 Contractor Provided Equipment The Government states “Offerors shall explain their capability to acquire and provide all equipment necessary to support the contract and task order requirements. The offeror shall provide a list of all equipment necessary to support the contract and task order requirements.” Throughout the SOW there is no mention of the contractor being required to purchase or provide equipment. The SOW is written around providing personnel with specific backgrounds to teach, work on or operate specific pieces of equipment. Is the contractor expected to purchase large pieces of equipment to support the base contract or Task Order?

A: REF: Question 26

The SOO has been updated. No, the contractor shall not be required to purchase large pieces of equipment.

43. REF: Section L.10.2.2 Will the Government provide a list of equipment that the contractor is expected to be able to procure?

A: Yes, please see revised SOO C.11.

44. REF: Section C.11.1.b C.11.1.b states “All general tools required to accomplish de-processing, maintenance/repair and training on systems listed in the equipment technical manual.”

Can the Government provide the equipment technical manuals referenced for the Offeror to accurately provide general tools to accomplish tasking?

A: REF: Question 26

N/A, C.11.1.b. has been removed.

45. Section C.7.10.1 States that personnel must have a security clearance and a resulting contract will require a DD254. Can the Government define what level of clearance is required (Secret/Top Secret, other?)?

A: A secret security clearance is required.

46. REF: Section C.7.10.1 Security Clearance Level Can the Government confirm that all personnel except the Program Administrator will be required to have a clearance?

A: This section has been updated. All personnel require a secret clearance.

47. REF: Section C.7.10.1 Security Clearance Level Will the Government provide a draft copy of the DD254?

A: No, the awardee will be provided the DD 254.

48. REF: FAR 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards, Section C.6.1, Section C.6.2, Section C.6.3

Will the Government provide the respective Service Contract Labor Standards position mappings? Given the broad nature of this work and variety in the job descriptions, multiple labor category mappings could be used.

A: Please see Exhibit D.

49. REF: FAR 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires Traditionally, this provision is included as full-text, to allow Offerors to understand the equivalent rates for the respective positions, should they be hired as a Federal employee.

Will the Government revise to include this as full-text and include those equivalent rates as a reference point for Offerors?

A: No, please see Exhibit D.

50. REF: Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet On the 3rd tab (CLINS 1-7 Yearly Proposed Rates), the Government is requesting fixed pricing for OCONUS positions. How would the Government like the Offeror to handle hazardous duty or other specific uplifts? As an example, the pay differentials for Afghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait, Nigeria, Colombia, and Poland would all be different in what an individual expects or needs to be paid given the current political climates in each location.

A: REF Question 6

These costs will be handled as ODCs and will be cost reimbursable under CLIN 0011.

51. REF: General, Level of Effort/Billable Hours There are a large number of job requirements provided including: electrician, plumber, heavy equipment operator, mechanic, HVAC technician that are encompassed into 3 specific job titles of Lead Technician, Senior Technician, Junior Technician.

Can the Government provide a historical breakdown of each general category by the specific skills hired?

A: The Government is unable to provide a breakdown. However, the Statement of Work listed in Sec. C provides a breakdown of skills/knowledge required for the positions.

52. REF: Exhibit A – SBPCD, Exhibit A - SBPCD Overall Will the Government be providing offerors with a TCV for calculating Small Business Participation Commitments, or should offerors be using their "Estimated Yr 1 - Projections" (in the Exhibit C Worksheet) as their TCVs or TCV equivalent?

A: The Government has updated Exhibit C to account for all 5 years. The total should be used as the total contract value (TCV).

53. REF: Solicitation, B/Item 0008 & Exhibit C, Page 7

Section B lists CLIN 0008 as "Phase Out Plan," yet Exhibit C, Price Proposal Worksheet, lists CLIN 0008 as "Travel." Will the Government please synchronize Section B with the worksheet?

A: The CLIN numbers in Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet have been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP.

54. REF: Solicitation, B/Item 0009 & Exhibit C, Page 8 Section B lists CLIN 0009 as "Phase In Plan," yet Exhibit C, Price Proposal Worksheet, lists CLIN 0009 as "ODCs." Will the Government please synchronize Section B with the worksheet?

A: The CLIN numbers in Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet have been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP.

55. REF: Solicitation, B/Item 0010 & Exhibit C, Page 9 Section B lists CLIN 0010 as "Travel," yet Exhibit C, Price Proposal Worksheet, lists CLIN 0010 as "Monthly Status Reports." Will the Government please synchronize Section B with the worksheet?

A: The CLIN numbers in the Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet have been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP.

56. REF: Solicitation, B/Item 0011 & Exhibit C, Page 10 Section B lists CLIN 0011 as "ODCs," yet Exhibit C, Price Proposal Worksheet, lists CLIN 0011 as "Phase In Plan." Will the Government please synchronize Section B with the worksheet?

A: The CLIN numbers in the Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet have been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP.

57. REF: Solicitation, B/Item 0012 & Exhibit C, Page 10 Section B lists CLIN 0012 as "Monthly Status Reports," yet Exhibit C, Price Proposal Worksheet, lists CLIN 0012 as "Phase In Plan." Will the Government please synchronize Section B with the worksheet?

A: The CLIN numbers in the Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet have been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP.

58. REF: Solicitation, B/Item 0013 & Exhibit C, Page 11 Section B lists CLIN 0013 as "Contractor Manpower Reporting," yet Exhibit C, Price Proposal Worksheet, lists CLIN 0013 as "Phase In Plan." Will the Government please synchronize Section B with the worksheet?

A: The CLIN numbers in the Exhibit C, CFSET Price Proposal Worksheet have been updated to conform to Section B of the RFP.

59. REF: Solicitation, C/C.4.0, Page 12 Annual (and daily) hours and locations for OCONUS Technicians will vary significantly.

Recommend the Government provide bases of estimate for OCONUS positions, with location and hours to be worked per day, in order to level the evaluation playing field.

A: The Statement of Objectives provides a basis for OCONUS task orders.

60. REF: Solicitation, C/C.7.8, Page 18 Text requires that personnel meet requirements that include "educational," set forth in "the job description below..." Traditional educational qualifiers, such as "high school" or "Bachelor's degree," appear to be missing. Will the Government please provide those requirements?

A: “Educational” requirements have been removed.

61. REF: Solicitation, C/C.7.8, Page 18 Reference states that "key personnel must be available upon contract award." Will the Government consider personnel available to work upon contract start?

A: This has been updated to Contract start.

62. REF: Solicitation, C/C.7.8, Page 18 Reference states that "key personnel must be available upon contract award." Does this apply at both the IDIQ and Task Order levels?

A: REF: Question 64

They will be required at contract start.

63. REF: Solicitation, C/C.7.8, Page 18 Reference states that "key personnel must be available upon contract award." Will the Government clarify their definition of "available"?

A: Language has been added: “These individuals must be available to work upon contract start.”

64. REF: Solicitation, C/C.8.9.3 and C7.10.1.1 - C.7.10.1.3, Pages 19 & 23 C.8.9.3 states that a "NACI is required." In paragraphs C7.10.1.1, C7.10.1.2, and C.7.10.1.3 states that Lead, Senior, and Junior Technicians "Shall have Security Clearances." A NACI is a background check and not considered a Clearance Level. Will the Government clarify what level of clearance is required for each position?

A: Language has been updated under C.8.9.3: “Hold a valid U.S. National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) and a secret security clearance.” Additionally “Secret” has been added under C7.10.1.1, C7.10.1.2, and C.7.10.1.3.

65. REF: Solicitation C/C.8.2, Page 20 Reference to the Phase Out Plan. Will the Government provide a copy of the Phase-Out Plan to the incoming contractor in order to synchronize the Phase-In Plan?

A: The required information needed to coordinate the Phase In will be provided to the Awardee.

66. REF: Solicitation, C/C.8.7.4, Page 23 Reference describes the entitlement of Danger (Hazard) Pay. Should offerors include the basic compensation percentage in the rates proposed in CLINs 0001-0007, or will this compensation be included in a current COST CLIN, such as ODCs?

A: REF: Question 6

These costs will be handled as ODCs and will be cost reimbursable under CLIN 0011.

67. REF: Solicitation, C/C.11.1.b, Page 26 Paragraph states Contractor shall provide "All general tools." Will the Government provide a list of tools that will be provided as GFP?

A: This Section has been updated. The items listed at C.11.0 shall be provided by the contractor.

68. REF: Solicitation, C/C.11.1.b, Page 26 Reference states that the Contractor shall provide all general tools. Can the Government provide the Technical Manuals to ensure we have the most up to date tool listings?

A: REF: Question 66

N/A

69. REF: Solicitation, Section I - Contract Clauses, Page 59 FAR Clause 52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (NOV 1999) - Providing only five (5) days of notice, prior to Period of Performance (PoP) expiration, to exercise the option does not provide adequate amount of time for the Contractor. Offeror recommends for the Government to use the standard FAR notice period of 30 days prior to the end of the PoP instead. This will ensure uninterrupted continuity of service for the extended option period.

A: This clause has been updated from five (5) days to thirty (30) days.

70. REF: Solicitation, Section I - Contract Clauses, Page 59 FAR Clause 52.217-9 Option To Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) - Providing only five (5) days of notice, prior to contract expiration, to extend the term of the contract and providing only fifteen (15) days for preliminary written notice does not provide adequate amount of time for a Contractor. Offeror recommends for the Government to use the standard FAR notice period of 30 days for prior written notice and at least 60 days for preliminary written notice. This will ensure uninterrupted continuity of service for the extended option period.

A: This clause has been updated from five (5) days to thirty (30) days as well as fifteen

(15) days to thirty (30) days.

71. REF: Solicitation, L/L.9.1.6, Page 77 The reference reads, "VOLUME IV – Cost/Price: The Offeror shall include in this section their Cost/Price proposal and other pricing information..."

Will the Government please specify what "other pricing information" might include, and/or provide some examples of "other pricing information"?

A: Please refer to question 7. The solicitation has been revised in Sections M and L to include the following language: “Offerors may also provide a cost narrative with additional details to assist the Government to determine fair and reasonable pricing.”

72. REF: Solicitation, L/L.10.2.2, Page 80

For the technical volume, this section states: "The offeror shall provide a list of all equipment necessary to support the contract and task order requirements." This list could be several pages long. Will the government consider having the offeror provide this tool list as an annex to the tech volume and not considered part of the page count?

A: N/A This section has been removed.

73. REF: Solicitation, L.10.1.5, Page 80

Since the Administrative Volume is not evaluated for source selection purposes, would the Government consider not requiring or reducing the number of required financial documents with Offeror’s proposal submission, recommend just the Line of Credit and its current status document to ensure a company's ability to execute from day one.

A: No, the Government is requesting the information to determine contractor financial responsibility.

74. REF: Solicitation, L.10.1.6 Page 80

This section references NAICS Code 332439 to use in identifying a subcontractor's socio-economic categories. The rest of the RFP references NAICS Code 541330. Would the Government please confirm the correct NAICS code to use?

A: Please refer to question 5. NAICS Code 541330 is the correct code and has been updated in L.10.1.6

75. REF: Solicitation, L/L.10.4.1.2, Page 83

L.10.4.1.2.The reference reads, "The offeror shall complete the following as part of the price proposal:

CONTRACT PRICE PROPOSAL

(1) Section A: Complete the OFFER part of the Standard Form 33 format. An official having the authority to bind the firm contractually shall sign the SF33. If this individual is not an officer of the company, the proposal shall be accompanied by some form of written evidence of the individual's authority to bind the company, under contract, to a particular course of action. This might include such evidence as a written delegation of said authority, signed by an officer of the company

(2) Pricing Schedule shall be submitted IAW the provided pricing workbook: This Section constitutes the offerors price proposal for this acquisition. Offerors complete the excel workbook that has been provided as Exhibit C to the solicitation titled “CFSET Price Proposal Workbook.” All offerors are required to provide a completed excel workbook in its entirety as part of their proposal. All proposed prices shall be Firm- Fixed-Price (FFP)."

Should the completed and signed SF33 be in the Admin volume instead of the Cost/Price volume? Accordingly, will the Government confirm that the "provided pricing workbook" (Exhibit C) constitutes the entirety of an offeror's price proposal per paragraph (2) above?

A: REF: Question 5

Section (1) above has been removed from the solicitation.

76. REF: Solicitation, M/M.4.3(3), Page 88

Will the Government confirm that the FBLRs that offerors populate Exhibit C with need only include direct labor and indirect burdens and fee; and that DBA insurance will be a cost reimbursable ODC?

A: REF: Question 6

These costs will be handled as ODCs and will be cost reimbursable under CLIN 0011.

77. REF: Solicitation, M/M.5.3.1, first paragraph Page 93

The last sentence of the referenced paragraph reads, "The pricing proposed on the “Initial TO Requirement Pricing” tab shall populate onto the “Total Initial TO Pricing” tab which includes the estimated travel and ODC’s for a total overall price to be evaluated for each proposal." Estimated travel and ODCs do not appear to be included in the current pricing workbook (Exhibit C). Will the Government please clarify?

A: Estimated travel and ODCs will be cost reimbursable based upon individual task order requirements. As these costs are variable they will not be included in the TEP.

78. REF: Solicitation, M/M.5.3.1, first paragraph, Page 93

The last sentence of the referenced paragraph reads, "The pricing proposed on the “Initial TO Requirement Pricing” tab shall populate onto the “Total Initial TO Pricing” tab which includes the estimated travel and ODC’s for a total overall price to be evaluated for each proposal." There does not appear to be an "Initial TO Requirement Pricing" tab.

A: The language has been updated to: “The pricing proposed on the “CLINS 1-7 Yearly Proposed Rates” tab shall populate onto the “Yearly Estimated Projections” tab for a total evaluated price (TEP) to be evaluated for each proposal.”

79. REF: Solicitation, M/M.5.3.1, Page 94

The reference reads, "Price proposals shall be evaluated for completeness by assessing the responsiveness of the proposed price, by assessing the level of detail the offeror provided price data for all requirements in the SOO, and assessing the traceability of estimates. For the price data to be complete, the offeror, or their subcontractors or vendors, must provide all the data necessary to support the offer. The amount of data needed may vary depending on the requirements." Given that offerors are being instructed to submit only one file (L.9.1.5 and L.9.1.6) that includes only a pricing workbook, how should offerors convey:- responsiveness of price;- detail for all requirements in the SOO;- traceability of estimates; and- subcontractor data...and in what format?

A: REF: Question 7

The solicitation has been revised in Sections M and L to include the following language:

“Offerors may also provide a cost narrative with additional details to assist the Government to determine fair and reasonable pricing.”