Contractor's_Questions_and_Responses.docx

Question 1: Is there a reduction in production rates to be accounted for night shift versus day shifts on DER’s that will be submitted?

Response 1: No, the time of day should not affect the contractor’s production rate.

Question 2: Regarding fueling government vehicles, is there a specific requirement for stationary tanks with attendants, beyond the ability to provide fuel (both gasoline and diesel), regarding size and type?

Response 2: Fueling Government vehicles will be done in accordance with Section B.2.0 Line Items – Cost Reimbursable Line Items R2 Fuel for Government Vehicles – Gas and R3 Fuel for Government Vehicles - Diesel.

Question 3: Will the contractor be required to submit one rate schedule and one DER for each region? Regions being defined as : Region IX, Region X, and Region OCONUS OR Region IX, Region X, Region Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands, Region Hawaii, Region Alaska, Region American Samoa and Guam OR will the contractor be required to submit only one (1) Rate Schedule for all solicited Regions regardless if CONUS and OCONUS? DER Packages will be required for Mission Type III – CONUS, Mission Type II – CONUS, and Mission Type III – OCONUS covering all regions?

Response 3: The contractor will be required to submit one rate schedule that covers the entire contract regions and is in accordance with the Service Contract Act Wage Determinations included in Attachment 12 of the Request for Proposal.

Question 4: When proposing rates for Mission Type III CONUS, Mission Type II CONUS and Mission Type III OCONUS are there specific locations we should use to ensure consistent submissions. For example Mission Type III CONUS occurs in Seattle, WA, Mission Type II CONUS occurs in San Diego, CA and Mission Type III OCONUS occurs in Anchorage, AK.

Response 4: See the response to Question 3.

Question 5: Will a list of potential ISB locations be provided for this contract?

Response 5: See Attachment 18.

Question 6: Regarding fuel for OCONUS, the RFP mentions that as a measure of last resort USACE will provide fuel but that we’re not to rely on this as our plan for fuel in these locations. In addition, there is the possibility we could move trucks from CONUS to OCONUS, but that does not mean that we will have access to resupply. Can USACE expand on the circumstances in which they will assist with fuel supply?

Response 6: The contractor will be responsible for managing their fuel supply. If a situation arises that may impact mission execution the contractor shall immediately notify the Government.

Question 7: TRANSCOM- Is there additional info available on this? What circumstances would allow for TRANSCOM use? Is this something we can take into account under all circumstances?

Response 7: TRANSCOM has been replaced with Government provided transportation. This will not be used for all circumstances. The contractor will be responsible for providing a plan, in the event that Government assistance is not available, in accordance with Section L of the Request for Proposal.

Question 8: If we are required to provide transport to OCONUS Locations, is the USACE going to provide authorization documentation and expedite US federal clearance of labor and equipment to land U.S. territories.

Response 8: USACE will coordinate contractor provided transportation with FEMA in order to support the response mission.

Question 9: On page 13 of the RFP, mileage for mob/demob is listed at NTE 750, but in other places (i.e. attachments) mob/demob is NTE 200. Can you provide clarification?

Response 9: Mobilization and Demobilization will be paid in accordance with Section B of the Request for Proposal. The mobilization and demobilization identified in Section L of the Request for Proposal is for proposal preparation purposes.

Question 10: In the Communications Section, the question…”Include an organization chart with names and titles of key on-site personnel … two Type II CONUS packages...” What CONUS and OCONUS locations do you want the key personnel names from?

Response 10: See the changes in Section M of the Request for Proposal.

Question 11: Seeking clarification on their SB goals… “Please provide us with your specific percentage goals of subcontracting dollars for small business spending within socioeconomic subcategories” Response 11: The offeror is required to propose goals in accordance with Section L, Section M and Attachment 15 Small Business Participation Plan.

Question 12: Regarding safety requirements in OCONUS locations, are we to assume that EM 385-1-1 is our only safety reference and standard needed for compliance in these areas.

Response 12: No the EM 385-1-1 is not the only safety reference. All local laws and requirements still apply.

Question 13: Regarding a Type III OCONUS deployment. If we are to assume our responsibility is to report our deployment package to a CONUS ISB. What location(s) by state can we use as a standard (west vs. east coast) for pricing purposes to source the best local pricing and possible small business utilization?

Response 13: The POE will be determined and identified at the time of the event.

Question 14: If contractor is required to handle transportation from CONUS to OCONUS locations. How should this be addressed as a line(s) item in the rate sheet and DER for the proposal?

Response 14: In the event that the contractor is responsible to transport assets (labor, equipment, materials, fuel, etc) from CONUS to OCONUS locations; the scope and requirements associated with this transport (from the CONUS location to the OCONUS location) will be negotiated between the contractor and the Contracting Officer in accordance with Section R7 Other Negotiated Items as described in Section B.

Question 15: REFERENCE Section C.1.5 Mobilization Phase Per the Mobilization table for Puerto Rico/U.S. Virgin Islands, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, America Samoa, do these timelines represent the time from NTP to the CONUS Staging Area for Type III Package? Or do these timelines represent mobilization to the OCONUS ISB location? Is the contractor expected to be at the CONUS Staging area with all required equipment/personnel in a Type III package within 48 to 72 hours (Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, American Somoa)?

Response 15: See the changes to Section C.1.5.

Question 16: REFERENCE Section C.1.5 Mobilization Phase Is it the Governments intention the Contracting Officer and contractor will negotiate/determine mobilization time prior to award of ACI Emergency Power Event/Mission Support Task Order?

Response 16: See the changes to Section C.1.5.

Question 17: REFERENCE Section C.1.5 Mobilization Phase With respect to CONUS staging locations, does the government expect the contractor to be fully operational at the CONUS staging area prior to deployment to the OCONUS ISB?

Response 17: No, the contractor will not be required to be fully operational at the CONUS location prior to the deployment to the OCONUS ISB.

Question 18: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization Will the government coordinate TRANSCOM De-Mobilization support on behalf of the contractor during an OCONUS event?

Response 18: See the changes to Section C.1.6.6.

Question 19: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization For OCONUS locations please define the 2 days of De-Mobilization. Is it correct to assume that the 2 days of De-Mobilization starts when the contractor arrives back to the CONUS Staging area/original point of debarkation? Since TRANSCOM demobilization from the OCONUS ISB is unknown and will be coordinated during an event.

Response 19: See the changes to Section C.1.6.6.

Question 20: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization Is it correct to assume that contractor personnel and equipment are only to utilize the standby rate while at the CONUS staging area/original point of debarkation while awaiting transport to the OCONUS ISB?

Response 20: The contractor will be paid for Mobilization and De-Mobilization in accordance with the terms identified in Section B and Section C of the Request for Proposal.

Question 21: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization Is it correct to assume that as soon as contractor personnel depart the staging area for OCONUS work that they will be paid at the regular rate for the entire duration until they return to the CONUS staging point for demobilization? This due to the fact that employees and equipment while at any point outside the continental US are effectively deployed at all times.

Response 21: No. The contractor labor will be paid in accordance with Section B.

Question 22: REFERENCE Section B Referenced line items provide a rate per mile, actual mileage not to exceed 750 miles, for mobilization/demobilization of equipment listed in Line Items E01 to Exx that is not mobile and cannot be driven. Examples include but are not limited to forklifts, office trailer, connex boxes, etc. If any of the equipment listing in this section is delivered by a piece of Equipment in Line Items E01 to Exx, the equipment is not eligible for mobilization/demobilization mileage.

Is the mobilization/demobilization of equipment rate per mile, actual mileage not to exceed 750 miles the same for CONUS and OCONUS missions?

Response 22: Yes.

Question 23: REFERENCE Section B Can the Government please define TRANSCOM coordination?

Response 23: TRANSCOM has been changed to Government Provided Transportation.

Question 24: REFERENCE Section B Is correct to assume that the contractor should not put a value in the NTE space provided in items 0001, 1001, 2001, 3001, and 4001 (located on pages 2-11 of the RFP) in the proposal submission?

Response 24: Yes.

Question 25: REFERENCE Section B Is it correct to assume for evaluation purpose that the summary of pricing should only be shown in the respective DER 4 day scenario pricing sheets only? If yes, then is it correct to assume that the government would like to see seven separate 4 day scenarios for IX (types II and III), X (types II and III), Puerto Rico/Virgin Islands (type III), Alaska (type III), and Hawaii/Guam/American Samoa (type III)?

Response 25: No. Please see Sections L and M for guidance on proposal submissions.

Question 26: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization Please clarify OCONUS de-mobilization directive/funding authority – In reference to OCONUS de-mobilizations, which likely will be in stages as mission dictates, will require additional funding. Will the Contracting Officer issue Task Order Modifications for each OCONUS de-mobilization?

Response 26: In the event that the contractor and contracting officer determine that additional funding will be needed to support an OCONUS de-mobilization, the price will be negotiated and a modification will be completed at that time.

Question 27: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization From Task Order NTP through de-mobilization will all contractor labor/staffing and equipment be compensated through return to home station?

Response 27: Labor and equipment will be compensated as indicated in Section B and Section C of the Request for Proposal.

Question 28: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization In the event Contractor is delayed at the CONUS staging area, in customs, in transit via sea or air will the contractor receive regular daily rate?

Response 28: The contractor will be paid for De-Mobilization in accordance with the terms identified in Section B and Section C of the Request for Proposal.

Question 29: REFERENCE Section C.1.6.6 De-Mobilization During mobilization/demobilization will the contractor receive daily rates for prepping equipment, supporting loading equipment and off-loading equipment?

Response 29: Labor and Equipment will be compensated as indicated in Section B and Section C of the Request for Proposal.

Question 30: REFERENCE Section B When fuel is not available at OCONUS location, fuel will have to be purchased in bulk (5,000 – 10,000 – 15,000 – 20,000 gallons). This would require the bulk purchase being shipped from other locations. Would fuel that is not used supporting government equipment remain the property of the government?

Response 30: In the event that fuel is not commercially available, fuel will become a negotiated item in accordance with Section B, R7 Other Negotiated Items.

Question 31: REFERENCE Section L Is the expectation that the contractor will provide all sample reports and documents listed in PWS C.1.10 as an attachment to Volume 1 Factor 1?

Response 31: Yes.

Question 32: REFERENCE Section L Is it the Government's intention that the contractor adds draft SOP's as an attachment not to be counted into the page limit of 125 pages?

Response 32: The contractor is required to submit a summary in accordance with Sections L and M of the solicitation.

Question 33: REFERENCE Section L The PPQ may not demonstrate all subfactors of the evaluation criteria. Can the contractor provide a brief description of the PPQ reference as part of performance recognition?

Response 33: The offeror shall follow the requirements outlined in Section L for submission of PPQ and performance recognition.

Question 34: REFERENCE Section C.2.2 Required Plans and Procedures and Section M There seems to be some confusion between what pages 35-37 requests for SOPs to be included and what is being evaluated on pages 97-101. Are the C.2.2 Requirements for the final SOPs and not the summaries provided in the Factor 1- Technical Approach as requested per section L?

Response 34: Yes, the C.2.2 Required Plans and Procedures are the requirements for the final SOP’s. The summaries that are identified in section L will be evaluated based on the information provided in Section M.