W911S720R0001questions with answers 1-28-2020.pdf

No. Questions Government Answer

Section L.3.d.1 (page 13 of 35 of the RFP) states that the Past Performance Volume is to be submitted 21 calendar days after the RFP issuance date. This would be January 10th, 2020.

Considering the proposal extension to February 5, 2020, we would like the government to please confirm therefore that the Past Performance Volume due date is also extended. In consideration of the holidays and the difficulty of reaching our government clients during the next two weeks, would the government please confirm the following:

a.The Past Performance Volume is now also due on February 5th, 2020?

b.All Past Performance Questionnaires are also due on February 5th, 2020? yes to a and b.

Please clarify the font requirement in the RFP (Page 50 of 89 "12-pitch type or 10 point proportional spacing.") Pitch denotes the number of characters per inch, whereas Point denotes the height of the font. Please confirm that Offerors can use a 10-point font in the proposal.

12 pitch denotes characters per inch while 10 point is font height. As stated in the RFP, this is acceptable.

Project Title:Chemical Defense Training Facility (CDTF)Facilities Operation and Maintenance (O&M) at Fort Leonard Wood, MO

Questions and Answers Solicitation No. W911S720R0001

Please confirm that Offerors are permitted to use derivatives of the Arial font family as long as it complies with the 10-point requirement for narrative text mentioned on page 50 of 89 of the RFP. yes

RFP Page 52 of 89 states "Letter size and spacing requirements for illustrations and tables can be at the discretion of the Offeror but must be easily readable." Please confirm that Offerors can use a smaller font size for tables, graphics, figures, and highlight boxes as long as the text is clearly legible and easily readable.

Yes as long as it is easily readable offerors can use a smaller font size for illustrations and tables to include graphics, figures, and highlight boxes

RFP Pages 62 of 89 through 63 of 89 and pages 63 of 89 through 65 of 89 (Attachment 2L) provide the detailed information on the Specific Relevant Contracts Sheet; however, the order on pages 62- 63 does not match the order on pages 63-65.

Please confirm we are to use the order on pages 63-65 that contain the fill-in lines for the required information.

The numbered items in the first part of Attachment 2L are the instructions while the second portion provides a format to follow.

Use the format for the format to follow which includes the spaces for entering text.

RFP Page 58 of 89 through 59 of 89, Volume IV, Past Performance Questionnaires (PPQ) (Attachment 3L). 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 the Government please consider allowing Offerors to submit completed CPARS evaluations or previously completed/signed PPQs in lieu of new Attachment 3L PPQ forms?

follow instructions in RFP

RFP Page 57 of 89 states "For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance." Please confirm that the Client Authorization Letters are only required for commercial clients.

Yes, The RFP states "For each identified effort for a commercial customer, the offeror shall also submit a client authorization letter, authorizing release to the Government of requested information on the offeror's performance."

8 RFP Page 47 of 89. Please confirm that the Past Performance Volume can be hand delivered.

Yes, As stated in the RFP at L.1.(2) "...Offers shall be mailed through a commercial/Government carrier or hand carried."

Would the Government be willing to allow an electronic submission of the Past Performance Volume as long as the hard copy of that volume is also provided on 05 February 2020 due date?

See W911S7-20-R-0001-0002 All volumes are due 5 February, 2020., and see Proposal preparation instructions at L.3. (2) d. (table) additionally no email or fax is allowed per the RFP at L.1.(2)

W911S720R0001-0002 RFP SF30 06JAN2020

Document, Section L.3(3) c Volume III Safety Tab B: Past Safety Performance states that the offeror will provide evidence of past safety performance in the form of Experience Modification Ratio (EMR);

however in W911S720R0001-0001 RFP SF3 mod 12-20-2019 Document, Section M Factor 2 - Safety (p 32 of 35) it is stating that the offeror shall submit evidence of past safety performance in the form of Total Case Incident Report (TCIR). Would the government please confirm we are only to include our EMR or clarify what we are to provide?

During a contractor selection process, at a minimum The Total Case Incident Report (TCIR) and the Experience Modification Ration (EMR) should be provided. Since the CDTF is an OSHA VPP Site we need to see the TCIR and EMR. See ammended section L and Section M. If no history exists then "No Data" should be provided for this element.

W911S720R0001-0002 RFP SF30 06JAN2020

Document, Section L, TAB B2 (p 12 of 28): This tab states "to include proposed processes, equipment (including numbers, types, and locations)". Attachment 4: Technical Exhibits provides a detailed list of equipment and locations.

Will the Government please provide a detailed list of equipment numbers, types, and locations they are looking for in this requirement and will this section be excluded from page count due to its length? See Technical Exhibit 1 pg. J-5 to J-19

W911S720R0001-0002 RFP SF30 06JAN2020

Document, Section L.3 Attachment 2L (pp 18 of 28 through 21 of 28) provide the detailed information on the Specific Relevant Contracts Sheet;

however, the order on pp 18-19 does not match the order on pp 19-21.

Please confirm we are to use the order on pages 19-21 that contain the fill-in lines for the required information.

The numbered items in the first part of Attachment 2L are the instructions while the second portion provides a format to follow.

Use the format for the format to follow which includes the spaces for entering text.

W911S720R0001-0002 RFP SF30 06JAN2020

Document, Section L.3(2) g (p 8 of 28). Does this page limit exclusion include cover letter for Technical volume?

The government would consider the cover letter as the Executive Summary as "Cover Letter" was not stated specifically

W911S720R0001-0002 RFP SF30 06JAN2020

Document, Section L.3(3) a(1) Tab A - RFP Document Part 2 (p 9 of 28) states that the SF33 must contain an original signature. Please confirm our understanding that an original signature includes an electronic signature. Yes a digital or electronic signature is valid

W911S720R0001 SF33 CDTF-FLW RFP 12-20-

2019 Document, (p 18 of 89) FAR 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data.

Since this is a Competitive bid, could the Government please confirm that Certified Cost and Pricing Data is NOT required, to include Table 15- 2?

The solicitation will require submission of certified cost or pricing data or other than certified cost or pricing data if only one offer is received. Currently the Government has a reasonable expectation to receive more than one offer.

W911S720R0001 SF33 CDTF-FLW RFP 12-20-

2019 Document, (p 24 of 89) states Proposal Adequacy Checklist. The offeror shall complete the following checklist. This is not mentioned in requirements for Volume I RFP Documents and Price Proposal, under Section L. Could the Government please confirm whether this is required? If so, please indicate where this should be placed within Volume I. This is a function associated with CAS. See above.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.3.2: Provides a list of

(14) deliverables due during the phase-in period.

Attachment 4 Technical Exhibits: TE 8.0 provides a list of (17) deliverables due during the phase-in period. The lists do not match. Please clarify which list is correct? T.E. 8.0 has been removed.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.8.5 identifies a facility manager. Is the facility manager the contractors PM or is this a Government position? Please clarify.

The Facility Manager is a Government Employee.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.10.1.32 requires the contractor to maintain a 16 pound (1-year) on hand supply of activated carbon. Are these items considered cost reimbursable ODCs? This is not a cost reimbursable contract.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.10.1.30 requires the contractor to provide all filters for the filter exhaust system and to maintain on-hand stock. Are these items considered cost reimbursable ODCs? If not will the Government provide the annual costs for these filters or an ODC “Plug” number? Average annual quantity 24. TE 4.0

Consumables has been updated.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.13.1 states "repair part procurement and end item replacement is a Government responsibility as the contractor cannot procure repair parts or end items". PWS 3.18.3.3 requires the Contractor to procure items. PWS

3.18.6.1 requires the contractor to procure items.

PWS 3.19.3.1 requires the contractor to order parts within 48 hours. Will the Government please clarify whose responsibility it is for ordering repair parts, the Government or the contractor?

Paragraph 3.13.1 states "...Repair part procurement and end-item replacement for type-classified Military Standard equipment is a Government responsibility as the contractor cannot procure Military Standard Requisitioning and Issue Procedures (MILSTRIP) repair parts or end-items. The Contractor shall procure repair parts for commercial items to return equipment to fully mission capable status. The contractor is responsible for ordering all commercial of the shelf (COTS) repair parts. The Government is responsible for ordering repair parts with National Stock Numbers (NSN) available through the supply system.

20-2019 document, Para 3.13.1 states "the contractor shall procure repair parts for commercial items to return equipment to fully mission capable status." Are these items a cost reimbursable ODC? If not will the Government please provide a detailed list of items, their individual and annual costs and/or an ODC "plug" number for this requirement? This is not a cost reimbursable contract. TE

4.0 Consumables listing is updated

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.17.2.1 Procurement of PPE states "Contractor shall procure commercial repair parts of all commercial PPE and Draeger SCBA. Are these items a cost reimbursable ODC? If not will the Government please provide the annual costs and/or a repair parts "plug" numbers?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract. TE

4.0 Consumables listing is updated

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.18.3.3 states "the Contractor shall procure and restock the hot area".

Are these items considered cost reimbursable ODCs? If not, will the Government provide a detailed list of the annual restock items purchased by the contractor, annual costs, or an ODC "plug" number?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract. TE

4.0 Consumables list is updated. The majority

of the consumable items located in the Hot Area are NSN items that the Government provides.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.18.3.3 states "the required tools and equipment are listed in the aforementioned Work Instruction". There are no technical exhibits or work instructions listed in PWS

3.18.3. Will the Government please identify and

provide the required TE or Work Instruction?

Consumables are listed in TE 4.0. The Government will provide all NSN items and tools required to be used in the HOT Area.

20-2019 document, Para 3.18.3.3 states the expendable supplies for restocking the hot area can be found in Section J Technical Exhibit 4.0.

Technical Exhibit 4.0 provides a list of consumables for the ASTROCLEAN 300. Will the Government please provide a list of hot area consumables?

Consumables are listed in TE 4.0. The Government will provide all NSN items and tools required to be used in the HOT Area.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.18.6.1 requires the contactor to procure all cleaning implements and decontaminants (listed at Tech Exhibit xx). We cannot find Tech Exhibit xx in Attachment J. Will the Government please provide a copy of Tech Exhibit xx?

Please refer to Section J T.E. 4.0 for consumables. PWS 3.18.6.1 has been corrected.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 3.18.6.1 states "the Contractor shall procure all cleaning implements and decontaminants (listed at Tech Exhibit xx). Are these items considered a cost reimbursable ODC?

If not, will the Government provide a detailed list, annual costs , or an ODC "plug" number? Please refer to Section J T.E. 4.0 for consumables. .

PWS Para 3.19.3.2 requires the contractor to furnish all consumables listed to perform air monitoring, air sampling, and laboratory analysis and a list of the consumables can be found in Section J, Technical Exhibit 4.0. Technical Exhibit

4.0 provides a list of ASTROCLEAN consumables and related costs. Will the Government please prove the list of all consumables, individual, and annual costs related to air monitoring, air sampling, and laboratory analysis or an ODC 'plug" number? Please refer to Section J T.E. 4.0 for consumables.

20-2019 document, Para 3.19.3.2 requires the contractor to furnish all consumables listed to perform air monitoring, air sampling, and laboratory analysis. Are these items considered cost reimbursable ODCs? If not will the Government provide the list of all consumables, individual, and annual costs related to air monitoring, air sampling, and laboratory analysis or a ODC "plug" number? Please refer to Section J T.E. 4.0 for consumables.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 3.20.6.10 (p 83 of 107) Halide Test Results. The Contractor shall provide to the COR a written copy of filter bank halide testing results NLT 24 hours after completion of testing. Then, W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-20-2019 document, Section 3.20 Reports (p 78 of 107) states the Halide Test Report is submitted on 30 December IAW Para 3.20.6.10.

Please confirm whether the report is due 24 hours after completion or on 30 December.

3.20.6.10. Halide Test Results. The

Contractor shall provide to the COR a written copy of filter bank halide testing results NLT 24 hours after completion of testing or NLT 30 December when conducted during Holiday Block Leave (HBL).

20-2019 document, Section 4.2 Contract Management and Supervision (p 88 of 107) identifies the Contractor Project Manager, Contractor Deputy Project Manager, EBI/DDC System Technician, and Quality Assurance Coordinator as Key Personnel. Then, W911S720R0001-0002 RFP SF30 06JAN2020

Document, Section L.3 b Volume II - Technical;

Tab B1 - Management/Organizational/Staffing (p 11 of 28) provides a different list. Would the Government please verify that the key personnel include only the Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, EBI/DDC System Technician, and Quality Assurance Coordinator?

Follow section 4.2 of the PWS

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Para 4.5.2 states "the Government will supply all materials that are obtainable only through DoD Supply channels.

These materials include military equipment repair parts" etc. are those items that are not available a cost reimbursable ODC? If not will the Government please provide the annual costs and/or "plug" numbers for these costs?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract. The Government will supply NSN items that can be acquired through the supply system.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 4.6.1.3 requires the contractor to provide all standard HVAC filters to include HEPA, Pre-filters, and carbon adsorption filters. Are these items considered cost reimbursable ODCs? If not will the Government provide the annual costs for these filters or and ODC “Plug” number?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract. See

TE 4.0

20-2019 document, Section 4.8.1.15 (p 95 of 107) and Section 5.1.1 (p 106 of 107) states “all personnel (to include subcontractors) performing work under this contract have a favorably adjudicated T1 investigation at time of the proposal submission,”

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 4.1.1.1 (p 85 of 107) states The Government will provide the following for all contractor employees - A Tier 1 (T1) investigation, a DoD determined equivalent or higher investigation and a favorable completion of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check.

Will the Government please clarify who will provide the T1 investigation?

The Government will initiate the Tier 1 investigations.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 4.8.2.1 (p 96 of 107) The Contractor shall develop job descriptions, training plans, and certification standards for all positions. This documentation shall be provided to the COR prior to the end of the Phase-In period.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 3.3.2 (p 37 of 107) states this deliverable is due D-30 which is the first day of the Phase-in Period.

It seems more reasonable that this deliverable be due prior to the end of the Phase-in Period, but will the Government please verify which date is correct?

Changed 3.3.2 to Phase-In D-Day

20-2019 document, Section 4.8.4 and 4.8.4.1 (p 97 of 107) state that “The contractor shall provide to the COR signed authorizations from all contractor employees granting the Government access to their medical and drug testing records”. PWS Page 37/107 Paragraph 3.3.2 states this deliverable is due D-30 which is the first day of the Phase-in Period. PWS Page 105/107 paragraph 4.12.3 states “the contractor shall address the following issues: employee retention/right of first refusal”.

Will the Government please provide a list and contact information for all incumbent employees so that we can comply with the deliverable table timelines?

Employee information will be provided after award.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 4.12 Transition: Phase- In/Phase-Out (p 104 of 107) provides a list of actions that take place on Phase-In D-30 which is the first day of the Phase-in Period.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 3.2.2 ( p 37 of 107) provides a similar list but with different due dates.

Will the Government please confirm which deliverables chart is to be followed?

4.12. Talks about the transition plan showing

a list of items to be completed. 3.3.2. Shows required deliverables.

20-2019 document, Section 4.12.3 (p 105 pf 107) states “the Contractor shall address the following issues: employee retention/right of first refusal”.

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 4.8.1.15 and 5.1.1 states (pp 95 of 107 and 106 of 107), “The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel (to include subcontractors) performing work under this contract have a favorably adjudicated T1 investigation at time of the proposal submission,” Keeping with the letter of the law and the McNamara-Ohara Service Contract Act and to allow us enough time prior to Phase-In D-30 of the Deliverables Table (p 37 of 107), will the Government please provide a list of all incumbent personnel and their individual contact information so we can comply with the requirements in Paragraphs 3.3.2, 4.12.3, and 4.8.1.15?

Employee information will be provided during Phase-In Period

W911S720R0001 ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-

20-2019 document, Section 5.1.2.1 (p 106 of 107) states “The Contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan”. W911S720R0001

ATTACHMENT 1 PWS CDTF 12-20-2019

document, Section 3.3.2 (p 37 of 107) states the key control plan is due on Phase-In D-15 and the Quality Control Plan is due on Phase-In D-30.

Since the Key Control Plan is part of the Quality Control Plan, will the Government please verify if the plan is due Phase-In D-15 or Phase-D-Day?

Phase-In D-15. The Key Control Plan is deferent than what would be stated in the Quality Control Plan. The Quality Control Plan should include a broad view of the key control procedures. The Key Control Plan would more site specific

Attachment 4 Technical Exhibits page 126 of 154 provides a list of consumables at a value of $198,637,00. Are these consumables considered cost reimbursable ODC?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract. The price noted reflects and approximate value to aid in the proposal preparation. The consumables list has been updated.

Attachment 4 Technical Exhibits page 130 of 154 provides a consumables list for the ASTROCLEAN

300. Some of these annual costs are recorded as $TBD. Are these TBD costs considered cost reimbursable ODC? If not, will the Government please provide the missing amounts?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract.

Historical data is not available as this is a new system.

Attachment 4 Technical Exhibits page 131 of 154 provides a list of subcontract requirements. Some of these costs are recorded as "No Data". Are these items considered cost reimbursable ODCs?

If not will the Government please provide the missing data? What other vendor/subcontract agreements are in place?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract. No data is listed for the Perimeter Brush Hogging requirement as this was previously done using government furnished Property (GFP).

The intent of the Government is to no longer provide GFP for grounds maintenance that is not on the current GFP list.

Site visit: During the site visit it was noted that currently-provided GFP would no longer be available to the incumbent or incoming contractor on day one of this new contract. Assuming this statement is accurate, will the Government then provide a list of all GFP that will become the responsibility of the contractor (and no longer provided by the Government)?

Please refer to the GFP List attached in TE

1.16. This would begin on Pg J-48 of the

Technical Exhibits. The GFP list provided is the most recent GFP listing.

Site Visit: During the site visit it was identified that various support contracts were in place with vendors such as Honeywell, Siemens, Air Gas and others. Does the government consider these subcontracts / service contracts a cost reimbursable ODC? If not, will the Government provide a list of the existing vendors/subcontracts/service contracts and the current annual costs? In the absences of this information, will the government provide a “plug” number?

This is not a cost reimbursable contract.

Offerors will have to establish their own subcontracts. See Technical Exhibit 5.0. TE

5.0 has been updated

Site Visit: There have been recent upgrades to the facility in fire prevention, fire protection, EBI, DDC, chillers, etc. Are any of these upgrades under original equipment manufacturer warranty and/or service contract? Are there are any associated costs related to these warranties or service contracts that directly impact the costs of this contract? If so, what are these costs?

The Honeywell EBI upgrade will have a manufactures warranty after Government Acceptance. All other service or repair costs are not available. The cost is primarily determined upon what is required to be done.

Site Visit: Will the Government provide the square footage anticipated for ground maintenance?

Specifically the square footage of grass and clear zones? Square footage for roadways? Square footage for sidewalks and walkways?

These specifications are listed on the drawings that were provided by the Government at the MICC on site visit day.

These drawings were available for review however no Offerors chose to review them.

Appoximately 7 acres of grass, approximately 2300 feet of sidewalks appromimately 6 feet wide, approximately 37632 square foot of parking outside peremiter fence, perimeter road is approximately 1/2 mile by 10 foot.

Brush cutting area is 25 foot from perimeter road to the wood line. There is approximately 10 acres of area within the fence and an overal total approximate 25 acres to included wooded grounds outside the fenced perimeter belonging to the CDTF. Area along FLW 20 to be maintained is approximately 1/4 mile x 30 feet aong FLW 20 to wood line.

(52.245 2 Government Property Installation Operations Services) & Section J, Technical Exhibit 1.16 Page: 23, 31 The government includes the full text of FAR Clause 52.245-2. Furthermore, the government identifies Section J, Technical Exhibit 1.16 as the government furnished property included within the scope of this FAR Clause. This list of government property found at Section J, Technical Exhibit 1.16 also includes government furnished equipment that, in our opinion, is not to be included in the definition of government furnished property subject to replacement by the contractor if the property is no longer usable.

Our interpretation of this clause would exclude equipment that the offeror is managing and maintaining in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and/or local and industry best practice that reaches its end of service life, provided that the contractor has not lost the equipment, damaged the equipment, and can document that the equipment has been properly maintained in accordance with the agreed contract.

For example, if a Minicams, identified in Section J, Technical Exhibit 1.16 becomes BER (beyond economic repair), then our expectation is that the government, not the offeror would be responsible for replacing this equipment, or taking this equipment out of the contract as it would be no longer a serviceable item.

Q-Can you please clarify the intent of this language with regards the equipment list contained in Section J, Technical Exhibit 1.16?

The GFP equipment listed in Section J, Technical Exhibit 1.16 shall be maintained by the contractor. The Government will replace an item if it is beyond repair and is still required, such as a MINICAMS.

Section L.3.(3).b.(2) TAB B1 -Management, Organization, Staffing.

The requirements for key personnel state ‘Key Personnel include the Project Manager, the Deputy Project Manager, and then subordinate supervisors for critical technical functions including Air Monitoring;

Protective Clothing and Equipment; Plant and Facility Maintenance; and toxic area support operations.

Qualifications will be evaluated to ensure the ability of the contractor to produce candidates who meet or exceed position requirements outlined in the PWS.’.

The implication of this statement is that the actual resume of an actual individual is not necessarily the element being evaluated, but that the resume is being evaluated as an example of the offeror’s ability to produce candidates.

Q-Can the government clarify the intent of the requirement here, is it the ability of the offeror to produce candidates, or the qualifications of individuals ACTUALLY committed to this project following award?

The Government will review and evaluate to ensure the ability of the contractor to produce candidates who meet position qualification requirements outlined in the PWS. Also see the requirement at 5152.204-4001 Key Personnel requirements (MAR 2009) (LOCAL CLAUSE), and PWS 4.2.1. Key Personnel.

Section 2.2.17, 4.6.1; 4.8.1.10 Page: 31, 90, 94 The PWS language identifies the requirement to use OEM parts and having certified on OEM systems technicians to program.

Q-Can the Government please clarify if their intent is for offerors to use OEMs? Does the Government have the IP rights necessary for non-OEM contractors to perform these functions?

1. Section 2.2.17 lists the CDTF

MAINTENANCE MANUALS

(PLANT/APPURTENANCES) there is no language about OEM.

2. Section 4.6.1.1 Just states that all repair parts shall be OEM.

3. Section 4.8.1.10. Outlines the EBI DDC system programmer qualifications. The Government does not have IP rights for this system because Honeywell has sole proprietorship of the EBI system.

Section: L.3.(3).a. Volume I-RFP Document and Price Proposal Page: 8, W911S720R0001_SF3_mod_document_12-20- 2019. (SF30 amendment 0001) Q- The proposal instructions do not address subcontractor price submittal instructions. Request the Government provide instructions on how subcontractors shall submit pricing information to the Government.

Subcontractor pricing shall be included with the prime contractors proposal pricing.

Section: 252.215-7009 PROPOSAL ADEQUACY CHECKLIST (JAN 2014) including reference to FAR 15.408 and Table 15-2 Page: 24-30 Q- IAW DFARS 215.408(4), 252.215-7009 for a proposal adequacy checklist is only prescribed for when the solicitation requires the submission of certified cost or pricing data. Given the Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and competitive nature of this solicitation, certified cost or pricing data would not be required. Further, the Solicitation does not require the submission of certified cost or pricing data. Therefore, will the Government consider removing the requirement for a Proposal Adequacy Checklist?

The solicitation will require submission of certified cost or pricing data or other than certified cost or pricing data if only one offer is received. Currently the Government has a reasonable expectation to receive more than one offer. This requirement is removed from the solicitation. NOTE: ALSO SEE DFARS 252.215-7008 Only One Offer (July 2019)

W911S720R0001_SF3_CDTF-FLW_RFP_12-20-

2019 19, 39, 41, 43. Section I, 52.230-2, 52.230- 2(Dev), 52.230-3(Dev), 52-230-4(Dev), 52.230-6 Section K, 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING

STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION

(OCT 2015) and Deviation 2018-O0015 (MAY 2018)

The referenced sections and clauses imply the resulting award will be a CAS-covered contract.

However, IAW 49 CFR 9903.201-1 (b)(15) firm fixed price contracts awarded on the basis of adequate price competition without the submission of certified cost or pricing data are exempt from CAS requirements. Understanding this solicitation will result in a firm fixed price contract awarded as stated directly above, can the Government clarify its intent and basis for including these CAS-related FAR clauses in the solicitation or are the referenced sections and clauses implying the resulting award being a CAS-covered contract in error?

The solicitation will require submission of certified cost or pricing data or other than certified cost or pricing data if only one offer is received. Currently the Government has a reasonable expectation to receive more than one offer. This requirement is removed from the solicitation. NOTE: ALSO SEE DFARS 252.215-7008 Only One Offer (July 2019)