W9124B23R0002 Amendment 7 Fort Irwin DES Fire and Dispatching 06 Feb 2023 Mod 7.pdf

W9124B23R0002

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

1. Answ ers to Industry Questions are attached to this amendment. Changes to PWS, sections L & M, and other documents are incorporated herein, consistent w ith answ ers to industry questions.

2. Follow on Industry questions due 13 February 2023 at 1700 hours Pacific Standard Time (PST).

3. Proposal due date is extended to 28 February 2023 at 1700 hours PST.

4. POPs are estimated dates and w ill be adjusted at aw ard.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Feb-2023

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124B23R0002

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Oct-2022

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

06-Feb-2023

CODE

MICC - FORT IRWIN

PO BOX 105095 ISSUING OFFICE

FORT IRWIN CA 92310-5095

W9124B 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

CLIN 0006

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

Supplies and Equipment including formal technical training, firefighter uniform allowances, fire station supplies, firefighting and rescue tools and equipment, and repair, maintenance and replacement of firefighting and rescue tools, ladders, etc..

To:

Supplies and Equipment including formal technical training, firefighter uniform allowances, fire station supplies, firefighting and rescue tools and equipment, and repair, maintenance and replacement of firefighting and rescue tools, ladders, etc.. All non-transport ICEMA equipment.

CLIN 1006

Supplies and Equipment including formal technical training, firefighter uniform allowances, fire station supplies, firefighting and rescue tools and equipment, and repair, maintenance and

CLIN 2006

station supplies, firefighting and rescue tools and equipment, and repair, maintenance and

CLIN 3006

Supplies and Equipment including formal technical training, firefighter uniform allowances, fire station supplies, firefighting and rescue tools and equipment, and repair, maintenance and

CLIN 4006

Supplies and Equipment including formal technical training, firefighter uniform allowances, fire station supplies, firefighting and rescue tools and equipment, and repair, maintenance and replacement of firefighting and rescue tools, ladders, etc..All non-transport ICEMA equipment.

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been added by full text:

ANSWERS TO INDUSTRY QUESTIONS

Questions for Solicitation #

W9124B23R0002 Fort Irwin, DES

Emergency Service Contract

Send to: Mr. Joey Acfalle, Contract Specialist (KS) and Ms. Beverly Rodriguez, Contracting Officer (KO) Submitted November 22, 2022

Q# Solicitation

Section Paragraph #

Page No.(s)

Reference/Issue Question(s) Answer

1 NA General Question regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). If the contract is governed by a CBA, offerors are unable to provide realistic pricing without the current CBA.

Is the current contract for DES work at Fort Irwin governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) or are the incumbent hourly staff members paid SCA wages? If there is one, will the Government please provide the CBA?

See amendment seven (7) with the updated Wage Determination dated 27 December 2022. This solicitation is NOT bound by the incumbent’s CBA.

2 A9 Technical Exhibit 09 Wage Determination

133 of

The current Wage Determination and SCA rates show only one fire- related labor category (27070 Firefighter).

Are there other SCA wage determination labor categories for crew members who are not basic firefighters and require higher level certifications and qualifications?

See amendment seven (7) with the updated Wage Determination dated 27 December 2022. The reference to paramedics is a misnomer.

Any reference to paramedics within the solicitation should actually refer to EMTs, for which there is a classification in the WD.

3 NA General Questions Will the Government please define the total number of buildings that require inspection by the Prevention staff? On average, how many Prevention inspections are performed in a calendar year?

There are 2377 occupancies requiring inspection. Inspection frequency depends upon the occupancies and their hazards, monthly, quarterly, biannually, annually. The estimated inspection number annually is 3120 which does not account for follow up inspections.

Standards are identified in the international codes, NFPA, UFC and other applicable codes.

4 NA General Questions Will the Government please define what is considered a call to the dispatch center?

Will the Government please provide the number and types of calls that the dispatch center receives monthly?

NThere are three categories of calls – police (including alarm), medical, and fire. Dispatch receives approximately 750 calls per month.

5 A8 Technical Exhibit 08 Major Performance Requirement s Summary (PRS) Matrix

131 of

Staffing A8 Technical Exhibit 08 Major Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) Matrix Row 5 calls for the “Fort Irwin Fire Department staffed with personnel certified in fire protection skills to include Fire Fighter, Paramedic, HAZMAT/CBRNE and properly trained in fire prevention” IAW AR 420-1, DoD Manual 6055.06 and their references with rollout times IAW Department of the Army Memo Subject Army Fire & Emergency Services Scope of Services Policy Memorandum dated 1/18/2017. Does this indicate that the Government requires compliance with the minimum staffing level standards provided in the referenced DoD Manual 6055.06, specifically Table 1 F&ES Service Delivery Staffing in column B regarding suppression crew staffing and vehicle response for on scene personnel responding to an incident?

Yes, all requirements in DoDM 6055.06, AR 420-1 and all other documents and standards listed within the PWS.

6 Amendment Attachment C2

3 of 22 Relevant Contract modifications

Attachment C2 Specific Relevant Contracts included in Amendment 0002 (page 3 of 22) states “2.

Completion Date/Delivery Schedule.

The contractor shall list each time the tasking order was revised and provide an explanation of why

See amendment seven (7) correcting attachment C2 to reflect extended as opposed to revised.

6a PWS 5.1.2.11 39 of 170 PWS 5.1.2.11 Fire Prevention

PWS 5.1.2.11 say in part: “The planning and execution of scheduled and unscheduled building fire inspections (for which the Prevention Department is responsible for);

regulations and Codes provide the timelines required for frequency of inspections based upon type of building and occupancy; post fire investigations and reporting; the inspection of building / room / office space firefighting equipment;…………………”

DODI 6055.06 says in part” These facilities and locations defined by the component are subject to a fire

Inspection frequency depends upon the occupancies and their hazards, monthly, quarterly, biannually, annually. The number 3120 does not account for follow up inspections.

Standards are identified in the international codes, NFPA, UFC and other applicable codes.

prevention inspection at a frequency determined by the DoD Component.”

Question: Please define the inspection frequencies for the 6.1M square feet of facilities referenced in

PWS 5.1.2.11.

7 Section J – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

119 of 170 A2 Technical Exhibit 02 A2 Technical Exhibit 02 references PWS 5.1.2.11 Fire Inspections, Workload Driver – Number of fire inspections, Estimated Workload, 3,120 annually.

Question: What is the inspection frequency for the anticipated fire inspection workload provided? Does the 3,120 account for re-inspections?

Inspection frequency depends upon the occupancies and their hazards, monthly, quarterly, biannually, annually. The number 3120 does not account for follow up inspections.

Standards are identified in the international codes, NFPA, UFC and other applicable codes.

8/9 Section J – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

119 of 170 A2 Technical Exhibit 02 A2 Technical Exhibit 02 references PWS 5.1.2.11 Fire Prevention, Workload Driver – Construction Project Review, Estimated Workload, 70 – 100 annually.

Question: Is the Service Provider required to provide a registered fire protection engineer to conduct a technical design review of all military construction (sustainment, restoration, and modernization) projects to verify the project has the fire protection and life safety features required by UFC 3- 600-01 and applicable NFPA codes as implemented by the DoD Component, as called for in DODI 6055.06 Section 10: Fire Protection a. (1).

DODI 6055.06 Section 10: Fire Protection a. (2) says: Fire prevention inspectors do not conduct technical design reviews (e.g., hydraulic calculations, occupant load or exit calculations). Fire prevention inspectors conduct an operational review of plans to ensure required features are present to alert responders, provide emergency responders with access to the facility, and ensure fire detector, suppression, and alarm systems are available for use without delay.

Please confirm the Service Provider does not perform “design” reviews.

The Fire Prevention Chief certified in accordance with DoDM 6055.06 and complete reviews in accordance with DoDI 6055.06.

See Amendment seven (7) correcting PWS to read “Fire prevention inspectors do not conduct technical design reviews (e.g., hydraulic calculations, occupant load or exit calculations). Fire prevention inspectors conduct an operational review of plans to ensure required features are present to alert responders, provide emergency responders with access to the facility, and ensure fire detector, suppression, and alarm systems are available for use without delay.”

10 Section J – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

120 of 170 A3 Technical Exhibit 03, References and Publication Listing by Area.

Reference A3 Technical Exhibit 03, References and Publication Listing by Area. AR 420-90 Fire and Emergency Services.

Army Publishing Directorate Army Publishing Directorate website does not list AR 420-90, a search indicates this is an obsolete publication.

Question #1: AR 420-90 is not referenced in the PWS.Is AR 420-90 a valid publication as referenced in the solicitation? If so, please provide so offerors can review.

See Amendment seven (7) deleting AR 420-90 on attached A3 Technical Exhibit 03 and replacing with AR 420-1.

Likewise, AR 420-90 is removed from PWS and replaced with AR 420-1.

11 Amendment

17 of 22 Paragraph (2) Quality Control Manager (QCM)

The 3rd paragraph in paragraph (2) says in part: The Government has determined that, in order to provide sufficient quality control under this contract, the contractor shall provide support in all disciplines identified above. The quality control support staff shall possess knowledge of and show current license/certification in their respective areas of responsibility.

Question #1: What disciplines is the government making reference to?

Question #2: Please identify the license/certification criteria that would show that QC staff possess the required knowledge and skills to execute QC responsibilities.

See amendment seven (7) correcting the PWS and Section L of the solicitation reflecting the following change regarding QCM: As the QCM, this individual shall be responsible for the overall quality of work performed under this contract, The QCM must demonstrate verifiable job experience in performing quality control specific tasks, to include, but not limited to, internal process control procedures, quality data analysis, quality auditing, statistical sampling, and subcontractor quality control. The QCM must possess a strong base knowledge of the types of work performed under the contract. The QCM must possess knowledge of and show a minimum of five

(5) years of experience in emergency services directly related to fire suppression, prevention, and dispatching in a Department of Defense agency (i.e., Corps of Engineers, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, etc.)

12 7.3 46 GFP and GFE Maintenance Paragraph 7.3 indicates “All GFP will be maintained by LRC”

Question – Does this include the following:

Vehicle Service Test SCBA Hydrostatic Testing Ladder Testing

Vehicle Pump Tests

Logistics Readiness Center (LRC) provides maintenance and support for Fire Apparatus listed in ANNEX B.

13 Section B –

CLIN 0006

4 PPE Is current PPE issued to the staff (i.e., Structural Helmet, Structural Coat, Structural Pant, Structural Suspenders, Gloves, Firefighting Hoods, Firefighting Boots, and any other specialty gear) Government furnished property/equipment?

All existing PPE is not GFP, but will be issued to incoming contractor. Replacement or repair of PPE will be the responsibility and funded by the incoming contractor. ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck.

14 Section B –

CLIN 0006

4 PPE Does the current PPE issued to the staff transition to new contract (i.e., Structural Helmet, Structural Coat, Structural Pant, Structural Suspenders, Gloves, Firefighting Hoods, Firefighting Boots, and any other specialty gear) pursuant to AR 420-1 chapter 25 regarding type and quantity?

All current PPE and equipment will be maintained for use by the incoming contract. However, the Government will not purchase new or replace unserviceable equipment. All future equipment needs, or replacement equipment not listed in ANNEXB which are requirements to perform the PWS must be CFP. GFP deemed unserviceable or no longer required will be turn in the government representative.

ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck.

15 Section B – CLIN xxx6

4 Pricing Is everything on the firetrucks and in the fire stations government furnished property/equipment, excluding items/equipment mentioned in Annex B Government Furnished Equipment and Material?

All current PPE and equipment will be maintained for use by the incoming contract. However, the Government will not purchase new or replace unserviceable equipment. All future equipment needs, or replacement equipment not listed in ANNEXB which are requirements to perform the PWS must be CFP. GFP deemed unserviceable or no longer required will be turn in the government representative.

ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck.

16 Section B – CLIN xxx6

4 Pricing CLIN xxx6 “firefighting and rescue tools and equipment”.

Assumption: All firefighting/rescue equipment (i.e., Spreaders, Cutters, axes, pike poles, fans, rope, etc.) that is currently on Engines, Trucks, Rescue vehicles, and in the station [Government Provided Equipment/Property] are defined as GFE and not contractor provided.

Question: Please provide a list of all equipment (i.e., Spreaders, Cutters, axes, pike poles, fans, rope, etc.) on each piece of equipment by compartment, or in the station, that is

GFE.

Question: Please provide a list of all equipment (i.e., Spreaders, Cutters, axes, pike poles, fans, rope, etc.) on each piece of equipment by compartment, or in the station, that is Contractor provided.

ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck.

17 Section B – CLIN xxx6

4 Pricing CLIN xxx6 “repair, maintenance and replacement of firefighting and rescue tools, ladders, etc.”

Question: Please provide a historical accounting of equipment repair/maintenance/replacement to allow the Offeror the ability to properly plan and price for current acquisition.

All current PPE and equipment will be maintained for use by the incoming contract. However, the Government will not purchase new or replace unserviceable equipment. All future equipment needs, or replacement equipment not listed in ANNEX B which are requirements to perform the PWS must be CFP. GFP deemed unserviceable or no longer required will be turn in the government representative. No historical information will be provided. ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck.

18 Section B – CLIN xxx6

4 Pricing CLIN xxx6 “repair, maintenance and replacement of firefighting and rescue tools, ladders, etc.”

Question: What firefighting/rescue equipment is the contractor responsible for repairing, providing maintenance, or replacing during the life of the contract?

All current PPE and equipment will be maintained for use by the incoming contract. However, the Government will not purchase new or replace unserviceable equipment. All future equipment needs, or replacement equipment not listed in ANNEXB which are requirements to perform the PWS must be CFP. GFP deemed unserviceable or no longer required will be turn in the government representative.

ICEMA regulates required tools and equipment on fire trucks. In the interest of clarifying this requirement and given the poor state of much of the existing ICEMA required equipment for the existing fire trucks, the government will now require pricing this line item with new required equipment for every firetruck.

19 Section B – CLIN xxx6

4 Pricing CLIN xxx6 “repair, maintenance and replacement of firefighting and rescue tools, ladders, etc.”

Reference: NFPA 1851

Yes.

Question: Does the FIFD have a PPE (Turnout Gear) extractor that is capable of cleaning gear to NFPA 1851 (Chapter 7) standards?

20 Section L – b.

Volume II – Mission Capability

Original Solicitatio n – pg.

Amendme nt 2 – pg.

Contractors Quality Control Plan

Solicitation states “The primary responsibility of the QCM is to implement and enforce the Contractor's Quality Control Plan (refer to detailed quality control plan requirements at Division 1, General Requirements, Technical Exhibit A).” There is not a detailed quality control Plan Requirements outlined, or attached, in Division 1, General Requirements, Technical Exhibit A.

Question: Please outline detailed quality control requirements as they pertain to Fire and Emergency Services.

See Amendment seven (7) deleting the language (refer to detailed quality control plan requirements at Division 1, General Requirements, Technical Exhibit A) from Section L of the solicitation.

21 PWS 8.1.1.22

Key Personnel

RFP pg 52 of 170

Commitment Please confirm Letters of Commitment are not required to be submitted with Offeror’s proposal for Key Personnel.

Per PWS section 8.1.1.22 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel evaluated in a source selection process and are used in the performance of a contract. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons who are listed in the proposal.

22 Amendment 2, 1)

Attachment C2 Specific Relevant Contract Template

2) A. Section L

3. c. v. (5) Specific Relevant Contracts Format

Page Limit for Attachment C2

Previous to the release of Amendment 0002 on 11/9/2022, we asked the Government to expand the length of each Attachment C2 Specific Relevant Contract References from 4 pages maximum to 8 pages maximum to adequately provide specific narrative explanation and rationale supporting objectives achieved and assertion of relevance.

Upon review of Attachment C2 provided in Amendment 0002, we noted two things:

1. The Relevancy Description requirements in Attachment C2 Item number 5 to be addressed has been expanded from the relevancy description requirements specified in Section L 3.c.v.(5). See below:

See change to section L permitting six (6) pages per reference.

Relevancy Description. […] “In determining relevancy, consideration should be given but not limited to such things as product/service similarity, product/service, size and complexity, contract type, contract environment, division of company proposing, and subcontractor interaction.”

Section L 3. c. v. (5) which states, […] “The submittal shall include specific narrative explanation and rationale supporting objectives achieved and assertion of relevance and how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation.”

2. The Attachment C2 template consumes approximately ¾ of a page (with numbered section instructions deleted) of the page limitation set for each contract reference.

Question: In order for Offerors to adequately demonstrate relevancy in the expanded requirements above and considering the template takes up approximately ¾ of a page, will the Government EITHER, 1) expand the page limit for each Attachment C2 Specific Contract Reference to 10 pages excluding Item 6. Narrative Explanation and Item 7. Negative Performance Documentation from the contract reference page limit, OR 2) expand the page limit for each Attachment C2 Specific Contract Reference to 12 pages including Item

6. Narrative Explanation and Item 7.

Negative Performance Documentation?

23 General - Staffing What is the airport category for Daggett based on NFPA 460 Table 8.1.2.1?

CAT 4 is the airport category for Daggett.

24 PWS 6.2, PWS

5.1.2.12

Mutual Aid Please provide all mutual aid (support) agreements that are currently in place for FIFD. This could impact staffing at each station.

Mutual Aid agreements do not affect manning

25 PWS 5.1.2 37 Station 413 During the site visit, there was an engine (structural engine) at Station 413 (Daggett); however, the PWS does not state that there is a structural component for response for Fire Station 413. Is the structural engine required to be staffed in accordance with NFPA 1710 para 5.2.3.1 in support of mutual aid and fire suppression?

No, The Structure Engine was in support of a special assignment.

26 Amendment

- Proposal Due Date To allow Offerors to adequate time to respond to the Government’s responses to questions, we request a two-week extension to December 21, 2022.

The proposal due date was moved in multiple amendments.

Follow-up questions to the answers provided to industry is due one week from the date of amendment seven (7) posting.

24 February 2023 is the proposal due date.

PWS 2.1.9.1.2 23

Project Manager / Public Works

The qualifications for Project Manager do not seem appropriate for Fire & Emergency Services (FES) leadership role and seem to be meant for Public Works project manager.

Question: Will the Government please reconcile these inconsistencies? In addition, will the Government allow for the contractor to identify Key Personnel, with appropriate FES knowledge, skills, and abilities, and submit qualifications that they will hire against for those positions?

2.1.9.1.2 Project Manager

(PM). The individual designated to perform as the PM will be responsible for the proper execution of all aspects of the contracted work, be invested with signatory authority and final review responsibility for all contractual documentation under the contract and ensure no disruption of daily operations. The PM must possess no less than a Bachelor’s degree in a facilities or program management field of study, six (6) years of experience in emergency services, and have no less than ten (10) years of verifiable job experience in broad operational base support management of the scale and magnitude similar in scope and breadth to this contract. The PM must be on-site and available during normal duty hours. In any absence of the PM beyond one business day, a suitable Alternate Project Manager, meeting these qualifications, must be provided, by name, to the Contracting Officer no later than 8:00 a.m., Pacific

PWS 2.2.3.1 25

Work Standards/ Public Works

This section, titled Work Standards, appears to contain narrative that is applicable to Public Works, not Fire & Emergency Services (FES).

Question: Should this section be replaced with FES-specific language?

See amendment seven (7) rewording section 2.2.3.1: Work Standards. The technical specifications within this PWS define the quality of Fire and Emergency Service, Fire Prevention and Emergency Dispatching accomplished under this Contract. Contractor must perform all work requirements and standards in accordance with all references listed under section 9 as well as all NFPA and ICEMA standards. If two references or standards conflict the more stringent standard will apply.

PWS 2.3.1 25

Environmental Requirements PWS states “Environmental Requirements. The Contractor must meet all requirements that are identified by DPW-Environmental Division (ED). See section 2.13 of this PWS.” However, there is no section numbered 2.13. The environmental requirements are in Section 2.10.

Question: Will the Government please confirm the location of the applicable environmental requirements?

See amendment seven (7) correcting 2.3.1on the PWS from section 2.13 to 2.10.

PWS 2.9.2.1 29

New Facilities Equipment Training/ Public Works

This section titled New Facilities Equipment Training does not appear to be relevant to Fire & Emergency Services, but does seem to relate to the Public Works industry.

Question: Can the Government please clarify what new facilities equipment the Contractor would encounter that requires training?

See amendment seven (7) removing New Facilities Equipment Training from Section 2.9.2.1 and renumbering sections that follow.

PWS 2.9.2.2 29

Asbestos Training / Public Works

This section refers to asbestos training for people who may disturb asbestos while performing their duties.

Question: Would the Government please confirm that this section was intended for this PWS for Fire & Emergency Services and not for Public Works?.

Section 2.9.2.2 Asbestos awareness training is a requirement during fire mitigation

PWS 2.10.3.2

and 2.10.3.3

RCRA and non-RCRA waste items / Public Works

These sections discuss RCRA and non- RCRA waste items typically found in Public Works activities, not Fire & Emergency Services (FES).

Question: Will the Government please clarify the applicability of this section to the FES contract requirements?

ee amendment seven (7) correcting section 2.10.3.2 to read “RCRA waste items associated with Installation activities include: all waste items mentioned in the preceding sentence, contaminated rags (depending on chemical saturation), adhesives, and all aerosol cans.”

PWS 2.11.3.2 35

Dispute Contingency Plan / Public Works

This section addresses Public Works activities not related to Fire & Emergency Services (FES), such as “preventive maintenance” tasks and “emergency and urgent service and work orders.”

Question: Will the Government please clarify the relevance of these references to FES?

See amendment seven (7) correcting section 2.11.3.2 of the PWS to read “Labor Contingency Plan” and correcting section c to read “Telephonically relay work orders.”

PWS 5.2.4.a, Section 4

Standards PWS states “FIRE/POLICE: At least 90% of the calls received monthly must have an accurate dispatch action appropriately forwarding the call IAW section 4 of this PWS. At least 95% of the ICIDS alarms received monthly must have an accurate dispatch action appropriately dispatching police IAW section 4 of this PWS.”

Question: Would the Government please clarify how Section 4 (which addresses the PRS and Quality Control) pertains to this PWS item?

4.2.1 must maintain files for all inspections and tests to include dispatching and time allocations.

PWS 7.2 45

Property Management System

PWS states “Property Management System (PMS). The contractor must submit their PMS procedures at least thirty (30) days after award.”

Question: Should the statement instead read “The contractor must submit their PMS procedures no later than thirty

(30) days after award?”

See amendment seven (7) deleting section 7.2 Property Management System from the PWS and renumbering sections that follow.

PWS 7.7 47

Contractor Facilities PWS states in part “The Government will provide office accommodations at Fort Irwin for the Contractor’s Public Works Office. The facility will be provided on contract performance start date and during the contract period.

The Contractor will use existing Government furnishings in the provided facilities or otherwise provide their own as CFP.

Contractor to provide contractor Project Management Office facilities which will be located at Fort Irwin’s Green Acres site. Exact location at Green Acres will be determined at award of contract. Contractor will coordinate location of facilities with Master Planning and Real Property Officer will assign a building number at that time.” It appears that this narrative was meant for a different contract not related to Fire & Emergency Services (FES).

Question: Will the Government please update/correct this text to be pertinent to FES?

See Amendment seven (7) deleting 7.7 “Contractor Facilities” from the PWS and renumber sections that follow.

PWS 7.9 48

Government-owned computers

This section titles Government-Owned Computers references “Government information systems such as GFEBS.”

GFEBS is used for DPW-type service contracts and is not relevant to Fire Services contracts. Further, there is extensive discussion of Government-furnished facilities, including handling vermin, use of space, and alterations to Government facilities. None of the narrative applies to computers.

Question: Will the Government please replace this text with the appropriate narrative?

See Amendment seven (7) correcting the PWS by removing GFEBS from the section titled “Government-owned computers.”

Government owned computers will be provided to contractor personnel required to work on government information systems.

PWS 7.13.f and 7.13.g

Documentation / Public Works

These two PWS sections are related to DPW-type work and are not pertinent to the Fire Services contract Question: Will the Government please replace/revise these sections as appropriate?.

See Amendment seven (7) removing section 7.13 from the

PWS.

PWS 7.14.a 49

Engineering Drawings PWS states in part “The Contractor will provide engineering data to the Government in each instance where the Contractor finds the drawings are not accurate or when the Contractor performs work that modifies data contained in the engineering drawings within 30 days of completion of the modification.”

Fire prevention requirements must be in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies and ICMNA standards to include DoDI 6055.06

See Amendment seven (7) correcting PWS to read:

Contractor’s fire prevention

This text seems to imply that the Fire Services contractor may provide engineering data, may modify engineering drawings, and may perform work that causes modifications to engineering drawings.

Question: Will the Government please clarify this section as it pertains to Fire Services functions?

inspectors will conduct an operational review of plans to ensure required features are present to alert responders, provide emergency responders with access to the facility, and ensure fire detector, suppression, and alarm systems are available for use without delay. The review will be provided back to the government no later than 30 days from the date of receipt.

PWS 8.1.1 49

Definitions This Definitions section appears to contain numerous references to DPW-type work, services and conditions unrelated to Fire Services.

Question: Will the Government please provide a revised/updated definition listing for this contract?

See changes to PWS Section 8.1.1 (1-68).

PWS 8.1.1.66

thru 8.1.1.68

55-56

Definitions These definitions appear pertinent to Fire Services contract but are out of alphabetical order.

Question: Will the Government please insert in proper order with the revised definition listing?

See changes to PWS Section 8.1.1 (1-68).

PWS 8.1.2 56

Acronyms PWS contains numerous acronyms that are not relevant to Fire Services and are not found in the RFP.

Question: Will the Government please provide an updated/revised listing?

See changes to PWS Section 8.1.2

PWS 9.0-9.1 62-65

Applicable Directives, Publications, Forms and Reports

These lists of Applicable Directives, Publications, Forms and Reports appears to contain several items that are not relevant to Fire Services.

Question: Will the Government please review and provide a revised/updated listing?

See changes on PWS on section

9.0 Applicable Directives, Publications, Forms and Reports

A4 TE 04 121

DES After Hours Emergency Repairs

In DES After Hours Emergency Repairs, the reference under Personnel is Alarm Technician.

Question: Will the Government please clarify the relevance of Alarm Technician and advise where this person is assigned?

A1 Technical Exhibit 04 Emergency Repairs is not relevant to this contract. See amendment seven (7) updating Annex Technical Exhibits Index to reflect Deleted A1 Technical Exhibit 04 Emergency Repairs.

General, Section J

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Question: Is there a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) currently in place for the Ft. Irwin Fire & Emergency Services personnel? If so, would the Government provide the current applicable CBA?

This solicitation is guided by the attached Wage Determination and is not bound by the incumbent’s CBA.

RFP Section L.A.2.b

Proposal Format Will the Government allow for Volumes 1 – 3 to be submitted in PDF format.

See changes on section L confirming Volumes 1 -3 may be provided in pdf format, Microsoft Word, or PowerPoint. Volume 4 must be in Microsoft Excel.

RFP Section L.A.2.e

Proposal Format Will the Government allow for inclusion of a Transmittal Letter in Volume I – General?

Restrict proposal submission to changes on section L.

RFP Section M.C.B.3.a. ii.

Sub-factor (b) - Proposed Staffing

Evaluation Criteria, Sub-factor (b) - Proposed Staffing

This paragraph lists “Superintendents” as one of the minimum staffing positions. Will the Government please remove “Superintendents” from this paragraph since in Section M.B.(1) ii.

Subfactor (b) - Proposed Staffing and Section L.A.3.b.ii(3) Subfactor (b) - Proposed Staffing, there are only two minimum positions (Project Managers and Quality Control Managers).

See amendment seven (7) deleting Superintendent from Key Personnel on Section M.

RFP Section L.A.3.c. vi.

Past Performance Will the Government allow for inclusion of CPARs in lieu of Attachment 3 (PPQ) for the specific relevant contract references?

CPAR may be attached to PPQ.

RFP Section L.A.3.d. i.

Proposal Format Will the Government allow for the Price Proposal Narrative (Volume IV) to be provided in PDF format?

See changes on section L.

Section I 74

Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706

Will FAR 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706, be added to the contract?

See Amendment seven (7) adding Clause 52.222-62 to section I “Clauses” of solicitation

Clauses Incorporated By Reference

Clause 52.222-46 - Total Compensation Plan

Please confirm that the Offeror’s Total Compensation Plan is to be provided with the proposal per inclusion of Clause 52.222-46. Please also confirm that the document is to be provided with Volume IV – Price Proposal.

Offeror’s Total Compensation is to be provided consistent with Clause 52.222-46. Please include in Price Proposal.

Clauses Incorporated By Reference

Clause 252.215-7009 - Proposal Adequacy Checklist

Please advise if Offeror’s are to fill out the Proposal Adequacy Checklist and include with our proposal. If yes, please confirm the checklist is be provided in Volume IV – Price Proposal.

Offeror must complete checklist and include in Volume IV.

Clauses Incorporated By Reference

Clause 252.237-7024 - Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services

Please advise if Offeror’s are to provide a written plan to address 252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services in our proposal.

Consistent with DFARS 252.237-7024, the offeror shall provide with its offer a written plan describing how it will continue to perform the essential contractor services during periods of crisis. Plan should be included under Mission Capability Volume II.

A9 Technical Exhibit 09

Wage Determination The Wage Determination supplied with the RFP Technical Exhibit 09, is not the most current revision. Will the Government provide the current revision of the wage determination 2015-5629?

See Amendment seven (7) with the updated Wage Determination revised on 27 December 2022.

Section B; L.3.

d.iii.5); and M

Price Section L.3.d.iii.5) Total Evaluated Price and Section M Factor 3 -Price state “The Government considers a coefficient below 1.0 to be unreasonable and will not be considered for award”, however Section B does not require the Offeror to supply a Coefficient or any type.

Would the Government clarify if a pricing coefficient is required, and if it is required, supply instruction on what the coefficient represents?

See changes on Sections L & M, eliminating any language regarding coefficients.

L.A.3.c. v. (5) 161

Relevant Contracts Format Section L 3) c.v. (5) states Specific Relevant Contracts Format (Attachment 2) is limited to four (4) pages per reference. Will the Government consider allowing up to eight (8) pages per reference to allow space to adequately explain and provide supporting objectives achieved to demonstrate relevance for each reference?

Restrict responses to the allowed pages provided in attachment C2.

See section M for change from four pages to six pages.

58 Section B, PWS 5.1.2.14

4, 40 CLIN x006 Fire Supplies and Equipment

The CLIN x006 Supply/Services description states in part that the Contractor should supply pricing for "...firefighting and rescue tools and equipment, and repair, maintenance and replacement of firefighting and rescue tools, ladders, etc." However, PWS 5.1.2.14 states that ""Firefighting Apparatus replacement, as needed, is the responsibility of the Government."

Would the Government further

All firefighting apparatus are government furnished property which includes all maintenance, repair and replacement of firefighting apparatus. See PWS change to section 5.1.2.14 which now reads: The Contractor must plan, schedule, and track organizational level maintenance and repair of the FIFD motorized firefighting and protection clarify/specify what firefighting apparatus repair, maintenance, and replacement should be priced in CLIN x006?

Will the Government provide a Not to Exceed amount for this CLIN?

vehicles with LRC. The government will not provide a not-to-exceed amount.

59 Section B, PWS 5.2.1

3,4, 41 CLIN x004, CLIN x005 - Emergency Dispatching

The CLIN x004 Supply/Services descriptions state in part that the Contractor should supply pricing for "...and supplies for all personnel who provide emergency dispatching services." The CLIN x005 Supply/Services descriptions state in part that the Contractor should supply pricing for "...and supplies for all personnel who provide law enforcement emergency dispatching services." However, PWS 5.2.1 states that "All equipment and materials necessary to operate the emergency dispatch center will be furnished and maintained by the Government."

Would the Government clarify/specify what "supplies for personnel" should be priced in CLIN x004 and x005?

The government will only supply equipment and materials identified in Annex B. All other supplies are the responsibility of the contractors.

L.A.3.c. 160

Past Performance Many companies are structured with multiple divisions or multiple legal entities that individually perform Prime Contracts but fall under a broader corporate umbrella. Recognizing such corporate structures exist across the industry, the procurement rules and numerous GAO decisions have made clear that procuring agencies may evaluate and credit an offeror with the past performance and corporate experience of affiliate companies where the offeror’s proposal demonstrates that the resources of the affiliate (e.g., workforce, management, facilities, or other resources) will be meaningfully contributed to contract performance. See GM–Bulltrack, B-

414591.6 (Comp. Gen. Oct. 30, 2018) (holding that an agency may properly attribute the experience or past performance of an affiliated company), and Iyabak Construction, LLC, B- 409196 (Comp. Gen. Feb.6, 2014) (holding that the agency failed to articulate a rational basis for solicitation’s refusal to consider experience and past performance of affiliates).

The Offeror may cite the past performance and experience of an affiliate company so long as the Offeror demonstrates how the resources of the affiliate will meaningfully contribute to the performance of this solicitation.

Would the Government please confirm that the Offeror may cite the prime contract past performance and experience of an affiliate company so long as the Offeror demonstrates how the resources of the affiliate will meaningfully contribute to the performance of the opportunity?

PWS 2.1.9.1.2;

L.A.3.b.ii(3)(1)

23, 158

Project Manager PWS requirements and Section L requirements for Project Manager are different. Section L are focused on emergency services. For example, Section L.A.3.b.ii(3)(1) states 6 years of experience in emergency services vs PWS requirement of 10 years of experience in broad operational base support management

Will the Government please reconcile these inconsistencies?

See amendment seven (7) reflecting the change in both the PWS and section L of the solicitation to read: “The PM must possess no less than a Bachelor’s degree in a facilities or program management field of study, six (6) years of experience in emergency services, and have no less than ten (10) years of verifiable job experience in broad operational base support management of the scale and magnitude similar in scope and breadth to this contract.”

Solicitation All

Public Works references The solicitation appears to be a Public Works contract except for PWS 5, please review solicitation and remove Public Works references.

Public Works reference was removed. PWS section 7.5 Contractor Facilities is changed to read: “Some facilities may at times be jointly occupied by Contractor and Government personnel. Contractor signs with name, logo, or emblem must be in accordance with the Installation Design Guide. The facility will be provided on contract performance start date and during the contract period. The Contractor will use existing Government furnishings in the provided facilities or otherwise provide their own as CFP. Contractor to provide contractor Project Management Office facilities. Contractor will coordinate location of facilities with Master Planning and Real Property Officer after contract award.”

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Quality Manager The QCM is a defined Key Personnel and the qualifications listed in PWS

2.1.9.1.3 for the QCM are Public Works related and not Fire & Emergency Services (FES). Will the Government consider removing the QCM as a Key Personnel? In addition, QCM will remain a key personnel consistent with the

PWS.

will the Government allow for the contractor to identify Key Personnel, with appropriate FES knowledge, skills, and abilities, and submit qualifications that they will hire against for those positions?

Would you kindly confirm whether there is a small business set aside for the DES Fire solicitation (#W9124B23R0002) that is currently active in Sam.gov? The Classification listed on SAM states it is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. However, the uploaded solicitation file does not state anything regarding a set aside, and box 22 (Authority for using other than full and open competition) on SF33 is unchecked, indicating that it is a full and open competition.

The government confirms that this solicitation is a Total Small Business set aside and box 22 is not required to be checked.

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Please provide the present incumbent and contract # that this service is under.

The government will not provide this information.

65 PWS 5.1.2.2 38 ICEMA Policy & Protocols ICEMA Policy and Protocol 7010R5 states “All ALS (transport and non-transport) and BLS transport vehicles shall be inspected annually.”

Are the Paramedic Engines [Apparatus] defined as ALS Non- Transport according to ICEMA Policy and Protocols?

Fort Irwin’s Fire Engines are defined as ALS Non-Transport according to ICEMA Policy and Protocols.

66 PWS 5.1.2.2 38 ICEMA Policy & Protocols ICEMA Policy and Protocol 7010R5 states “All ALS (transport and non-transport) and BLS transport vehicles shall be inspected annually.”

Who is responsible, Government or Contractor, for having the Engines [Apparatus] inspected and who will incur the cost of the annual inspection?

ICEMA inspects the medic engines as a non-transport vehicle.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all ICEMA standards and certifications. The cost of the annual inspection is the responsibility of the contractor.

PWS 5.1.2.2 38 Government Provided Equipment/Pricing

The PWS states, “The paramedics must maintain an Advanced Life Support (ALS) aid bag that conforms to Inland County Emergency Medical Association (ICEMA) specifications.”

Is the “Aid Bag” Government Provided Equipment? Are there more than one Aid Bag?

5 paramedic level ALS aid bags are required and it is the contractor’s responsibility to maintain them in accordance with ICEMA standards. The AidBag is not provided by the government.

68 PWS 5.1.2.2 38 Government Provided Equipment/Pricing

The PWS states, “The paramedics must maintain an Advanced Life Support (ALS) aid bag that conforms to Inland County Emergency Medical Association (ICEMA) specifications.”

Inland County Emergency Medical Association (ICEMA) specification 7010R5, “Standard Drug and Equipment List – BLS/LALS/ALS” makes no reference to an “Aid Bag.” It states, “Each ambulance and first responder unit shall be equipped with the following functional equipment and supplies. This list represents mandatory items with minimum quantities excluding narcotics, which must be kept within the range indicated. All expiration dates must be current. All packaging of drugs or equipment must be intact. No open products or torn packaging may be used.”

Please define the specific ICEMA Policy or Protocol that outlines what supplies/equipment is required to be in the “Aid Bag.”

This contract must be in compliance with ICEMA policies and protocols. ALS bags are required for all paramedics. See the most recent ICEMA revision for specific aid bag requirements.

69 PWS 5.1.2.2 38 Government Provided Equipment

There is no reference in the PWS or Annex B for either ALS Non-Transport Standard Drug and Equipment List or what is considered Government Provided Equipment/Supplies.

Will the Government confirm the items in ICEMA Policy/Protocol 7010R5 in the column labeled ALS Non- Transport are required and if they are Government Provided Equipment (GFE)/Supplies.

If the items outlined 7010R5 [ALS…