UME QA Responses.pdf

Questions and Answers W911S2-24-U-UMEC

1. Who is the incumbent?

• There is no true incumbent as this is a new requirement. A contract of similar work was last awarded to Lakota Solutions (W911S2-24-P-6007).

2. What is the contract number of the current incumbent contract?

• See above.

3. How many FTEs are currently serving on this contract?

• This is a different requirement so that number will vary.

4. Is there a Project or Site Manager currently serving on this contract?

• Yes

5. Does the Government foresee any changes in the future to the Attachment 1 Projected workload?

• Currently there is no foreseen changes to the workload.

6. Can the Government confirm that in accordance with Item # 10 on RFP page 2 of 77 that this is in fact a Request for Quote (RFQ) and not a Request for Proposal (RFP)?

• Yes, this is a request for quote (RFQ).

7. Will the Government be providing a Section L (Instructions to Offerors)?

• All is included in the combined synopsis/solicitation for RFQ. It is included by reference (52.212-

1) This is not a uniform contract format contract.

8. Will the Government be providing a Section M (Evaluation Criteria)?

• Evaluation criteria is in 52.212-2. This is not a uniform contract format contract.

9. Can the Government confirm that there is no requirement for a Technical Volume submission?

• Confirmed, there is no requirement for a Technical Volume submission. The pricing exhibits however are required to be filled out.

10. Can the Government confirm that there is no requirement for a Past Performance Volume submission?

• Confirmed, there is no requirement for a Past Performance Volume submission.

11. Can the Government confirm that the only thing required for offerors to submit is the SF1449 Continuation sheets (normally referred to as Section B of the SF 1449)?

• Confirmed, KTR needs to complete pricing exhibits, CLIN structure, and page 2 and three of CSS.

It is not a section B because this is not UCF.

12. Can the Government confirm that there is no requirement for a General Documents Volume for Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs) and any other requirements)?

• Confirmed, there is no requirement for a General Documents Volume for Representations and Certifications (Reps and Certs) and any other requirements.

13. Does Item #11 on page 2 of 77 also apply to 8(a) offerors?

• All joint venture offerors shall fill out the representations, there is no specific verbiage in it pertaining to 8(a) contractors.

14. Can offerors show their SAM certification to comply with Item #11 on RFQ page 2 of 77?

• All offerors shall fill out the representations in the provision on the 1449 continuation sheet.

15. Normally, service contracts of this type are for five years. Can the Government explain why this contract is for only one year?

• The requirement is for over a year. This is not a recurring requirement.

16. This solicitation appears to be for only one year. Will this contract be competitively re-competed at the end of this contract term?

• This is not a recurring contract.

17. Will the Government be issuing a SF 1449 for offerors to include as part of their submission?

• The submission is to be done on the provided CSS. The cover pages included are in place of a normal 1449 cover page.

18. Can the Government confirm there are no Secret clearance requirements for any personnel on this contract?

• This is correct.

19. Should offerors also submit the first 3 pages of the RFP with blocks 13-18 completed with their Price submission?

• This is an RFQ, KTR needs to complete pricing exhibits, CLIN structure, and page 2 and three of

CSS.

20. Are contractor employees on this contract considered "Mission Essential"or "Non-Mission Essential"?

• Non-Mission Essential

21. Can the Government please provide the work locations for these contractor personnel?

• All work will be done on Fort Drum NY, 13602. Specific addresses to be given out to awardee.

22. Can the Government provide a map of Ft Drum that shows where the contractor personnel will work?

• Refer to question 21.

23. Attachment 1 of the PWS indicates there are almost 60 personnel required to perform this work. Since this is many personnel to manage that is split up by multiple locations and multiple functions, request the Government adds a Project or Site Manager to the workload to ensure proper management of personnel.

• The PWS requires designation of a project manager, but it is not part of the workload.

24. Which positions on the incumbent contract are currently vacant?

• This is a new requirement.

25. Will the government consider mapping the positions to the applicable WD to ensure incumbent personnel are adequately compensated and for conformity of price proposals?

• This is a new requirement. Please refer to PWS 5.14. for suggested occupation codes.

26. Can the government confirm if there is a transition/phase-in period for this requirement?

• There is no phase-in period.

27. Can the government confirm if there is a requirement for Facility Clearance? Are there cleared positions on this contract? Are there any sensitive items that require handling such as comm elect etc. that require a secret clearance.

• No special clearance is required.

28. Understanding a wage determination was provided to ensure the appropriate rates are utilized and standardized across all offerors. To compare pricing equally across all offerors with no advantage to any. Will the USG provide a range of personnel years of seniority that is on the contract if this is an ongoing contract with an incumbent?

• This is a new requirement.

29. Will the government provide specialize tools that are not listed in Kit as described in SC 5180-95-N26 (for LIN W33004? Will the government reimburse the expenses incurred for providing tools to contracted employees?

• Tools must provided per PWS 4.3.2.2., this is a firm fixed price contract. See PWS 5.1.3. and

5.8.4. for specialized tools procedures.

30. Will the government reimburse the expenses incurred for providing tools to contracted employees?

• Refer to question 29.

31. Are tools procured by the contractor considered Contractor Acquired Property (CAP) and eligible for transfer to Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) in the future?

• Refer to question 29.

32. Will the government reimburse the costs associated with replacing tools damaged during normal operations supporting the contract?

• Refer to question 29.

33. Will the government provide reimbursement for any certification fees, temporary duty (TDY), or travel expenses associated with obtaining any required certifications on this contract?

• N/A

34. Where shall the offeror provide proof of 8 (a) Certification by SBA that is current?

• The government can check for certification independently.

35. 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns .(2) The factor of 10 percent shall be applied on a line item basis or to any group of items on which award may be made. Other evaluation factors described in the solicitation shall be applied before application of the factor. Will the USG apply this preference for for this opportunity?

• No, this will not be applied to this requirement.

36. Can the government confirm if the offeror needs to provide proof of good financial standing from a financial institution of sufficient funding to cover payroll for up to 60 days?

• This is not required.

37. (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Will the USG allow for past performance as other factors considered to be submitted for same similar performance on Army programs for this critical requirement? Pricing is not indicative of having performed on same similar size and scope requirement and could put the requirement at risk for our "warfighters 1st Brigade Combat Team (1BCT), 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, NY. 3 past performances within three years that are current is sufficient.

• The structure of this requirement only requires price as an evaluation factor.

38. It appears there is a 12th Holiday in the State of NY when calculating productive hours. Can government confirm that productive hours is 1848 to accommodate the additional holiday vs. 1856?

• Confirmed, there is 12 holidays.

39. It appears that the Material Coordinator SCA number is 21030. The SCA number within the Attachments are for SCA 21020 Fork Lift Operator. Can the government confirm that Material Coordinator SCA number 21030 is the correct SCA?

• The correct SCA is 21030, this has been updated

40. Is there a site visit scheduled?

• No site visit is scheduled

41. Please specify the number of full time employees required for the following job classifications: Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Motor Vehicle Mechanics, Ground Support Mechanics, Production Control Clerks, Supply Techs, Material Coordinators and Warehouse Specialists for DSSB and 1BCT.

• It is up to the contractor to determine the appropriate number of full time employees for this contract.

42. In exhibit A, Pricing Exhibit, in the first column it states “Number Quoted XX” for each job classification. Are offerors required to indicate how many workers for each classification will be provided on a full time basis?

• Yes, it is up to the contractor to determine the appropriate number of full time employees for this contract.

43. Please provide further clarification on how Exhibit A, Pricing Exhibit, is to be completed by offerors.

• The blanks shall be filled in and “number quoted” refers to the number of full time employees

44. Is there a requirement for the contractor to travel on or off post for any reason?

• No requirement to travel off post and no GSA or unit vehicles for off-post support.

45. Regarding ADPE Hardware and Software for contractor use.

• Computers and peripherals will be provided to necessary positions