Set_3_Anwsers_of_Redstone_Arsenal_Photo_Studio_Questions_(11_MAR_19).docx

Redstone Arsenal Photo Studio

1. Will the government provide workload for this opportunity?

Yes, the Photo Studio takes on average 1200 appointments a year.

2. Is there a current contractor, if so, who and what is the current annual value of the contract?

YES.

Contract Number W9124P-13-C-0032- Contractor: MSB Analytics

3. How many annual man hours are required for effort? 1856 hours

4. How many FTE’s are currently working on this contract?

11 currently supporting a mission going through a de-scoping

5. The government checked that FAR 52.222-42 Statement of equivalent rates for federal hires but did not provide the information, will the government please provide?

Still Working Anwser

6. The description of supplies/services listed in the schedule B states that the contract consists of Taking Dept. of the Army (DA) Photographs and other Armed forces official photos as well as DA Portraits (a.k.a. Command Photographs/Head and Shoulder) in studio. Digital processing the photos/portraits and uploading the DA Photos to the Department of the Army Photo Management Information System (DAPMIS). However, paragraph 4.2 indicates there are requirements outside of the studio. Will the government please clarify the services required?

This mission consists of Department of the Army (DA) Photos and DA Portraits. DA Portraits are also known as Command (head and shoulders) Photo. DA Photos are uploaded into DAPMIS. Other Armed Forces photos and DA Portrait (Command) taken are given to the customer.

7. Paragraph 4.2.1.2, Average, states that the contractor shall provide photographic documentation of significant events and ceremonies. These events shall include retirement, awards, change of command, very important person (VIP) visits and conferences. In addition, paragraph 4.2.3.1.1, states the contractor shall perform photographic services outside regular work hours IAW approved work request. This would indicate other services outside of the studio are required. Again, will the government please clarify the requirements?

This is a legacy mission of this activity prior to a de-scoping of its overall mission. Studio Photography is the only portion of the mission that remains. No location, documentary, or evidentiary photography will be performed. All work on the contract is strictly studio photography only at Building 3434.

8. Paragraph 4.2.2 Hours of Operation states the hours are from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, however, under the definitions, Workday, the core hours are 0700 – 1700, Monday through Friday, except holidays. Will the government please clarify the working hours required under this contract?

Hours of Operation reflect customer service hours. The core hours of 0700-1700 provides a window in which Customer Service Hours, Lunch, and any paid breaks are factored in to the total work day. The number of appointments anticipated result in the Studio being available Tuesdays through Thursdays only (except holidays).

9. Paragraph 4.2.5, Categories of Photograph Services and paragraph 4.2.5.1, Studio Photography is the only listed services. Please clarify the required services under this contract Studio only based photography (DA Photo and DA Portrait (a.k.a. Command) photography is to be performed.

10. Paragraph 5.0 Administration Support Services states that there will be an on-site Project Manager and an Executive Administrative Assistant. Are these positions separate from any photographer positions required? Also, paragraph 4.2.3.1.2, states that there will be an Alternate Program Manager.

11. Will the government be providing a site visit?

A visit of the facility is desired may be coordinated.

12. Paragraph 6.5, Strike Contingency Report, does the government anticipate the contract employees will be union? If not, then will the government consider removing this requirement?

This may be a boiler-plate provision that contracts must have.

13. Appendix A, Phase-In Period, states that the contractor during the phase-in period will obtain all required certifications, license, permits, and clearances, including personnel security clearances. Will there be classified material under this contract? Will the government be providing a DD 254? If there is no classified requirement, request the government remove this requirement?

No security clearance is needed (or anticipated) for this contract. Studio Photography has no exposure to any classified material.

14. Section L, Proposal Instructions, paragraph C, Part 2 (Technical), 1. requires labor data such as job titles, man-hours, and number of FTE’s. The government will need to provide workload data in order for bidders to provide this information. Please provide historical workload.

For the mission at hand, approximately 1200 requests for studio photographs are taken a year. A total of 1856 hours is projected annually to facilitate the number of work requests.

15. Section L, Proposal Instructions, paragraph C, Part 2 (Technical) 3. This paragraph appears to be referring to a different contract. There is not a Part 5 of the PWS and there is not five tasks under this contract. The paragraph refers to household goods and shipments. The government needs to remove this paragraph and put in one that is appropriate for this contract.

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16. Section L, Proposal Instructions, paragraph C, Part 3 (Managerial) 1. This paragraph also appears to be referring to a different contract. Please revise accordingly.

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17. Appendix C – Deliverables and paragraph 5.7.1 requires the contractor to provide a cost report. Since this a Firm Fixed Price contract this requirement is not necessary and should be removed.

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18. Paragraph 5.10.9 – 5.10.13 have requirements that are not relevant to this contract if only studio photography is performed. Some of the paragraphs refer to video, those references should be removed since there are no video requirements under this contract.

This was a legacy mission prior to de-scoping. This requirement will be removed.

19. 5.10.1 Web Sites states the Contractor shall design and update the content of the VI production and services web sites at https://redsportal.redstone.army.mil/doim/itsupport/desktopsupport/mvi/pages/welcometomviservices.aspx. All designs and updates require appropriate G6 approval prior to implementation. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing updates to the VI web site monthly or as required by the KO/COR. The Contractor shall obtain KO/COR approval of design changes and update information prior to implementation. Is this a valid requirement for this contract? If not, please remove the paragraph.

This was a legacy mission prior to de-scoping. This requirement will be removed.

20. Schedule B, all CLINS 0001 and subsequent CLINS refer to MVI Photography. Will the government clarify what MVI stands for?

MVI stands for, Multimedia - Visual Information. This is the Army’s category that functions such as studio photography fall under.

21. Schedule B, all CLINS 0002 and subsequent CLINS requires bidders to speculate on costs without any workload or historical data, or any information on existing equipment such as when they were purchased and the condition they are. Will the government consider providing a plug number for these CLINS?

22. Will the government consider electronic submissions for this requirement?

23. The government did not provide a Section M, Evaluation Criteria. Will the government please provide?

24. Section L, L-1, paragraph A. requires the submission of SF33, however, this solicitation has an SF 1449. Will the government please clarify/correct?

25. Page 2 of the SF 1449 still has the work DRAFT.

26. 5.10.2 Local Area Networks (LAN) The Contractor shall maintain, operate and archive all departmental data in the U.S. Army Garrison Visual Information Production System (GVIPS) local area networks to support VI production and services functions identified in this contract. Networks designed and used for the transmission and exchange of work product, external communications, operation and maintenance of Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) will be maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor will further ensure that all internal networks stand alone and are separated by any Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) networks provided by the Government. Connection diagrams of LANs and internal networks will be created and made available for inspection and maintenance purposes.