Attachment 8 - Questions and Answers Final.pdf

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Question/Comment Final Answer

Q.1 Draft vs. Final SF33

The SF33 is marked DRAFT and does not include all customer fill-ins. Will the Government please confirm that the solicitation package is the Final RFP and, if so, please provide the appropriate SF33 with the official due date of the propsoal.

Amendment 0001 to the RFP corrected to final version.

Q.2 Mission and

PWS functional areas

Seciton L and

Attachment 1

PWS

L.2 (3)

The first paragraph under Section L Subfactor c asks offerors to provide a clear understanding of "USAYPG test mission and major PWS functional areas". The provided PWS describes TRTC's mission, test mission, and major PWS funcational areas. Please clarify if offerors are to show an understanding of the overall USAYPG test mission or specifically to TRTC's mission/test mission.

Revised Section L Subfactor c to clarify "TRTC's mission/test mission and how TRTC supports the USAYPG test missions' major functional areas"

POCs: Amanda Ramirez amanda.m.ramirez24.civ@army.mil PCO: Tejae Craig tejae.craig.civ@army.mil

Q.3 PWS functional areas

Seciton L and

Attachment 1

PWS

L.2 (3)

The first paragraph and the last paragraph under Section L Subfactor c are contradictory.

The first paragraph asks for an understanding of "major PWS functional areas", whereas the last paragraph states that a discussion of each function area is not required. Please clarify.

An understanding of each functional area doesn't require a discussion, this can be demonstrated in the Cost Estimate in response to the test plan. This will show how each element is addressed within it to show the Offeror's understanding of elements.

Q.4 Event Plan Questions

Section L

L.2 (3) and

Attachment L-

The instructions direct offerors to provide responses to the Event Plan Questions in Attachment L-11. Please confirm that offerors are to answer the questions directly in the provided Attachment L-11 file and submit as part of the proposal as a standalone document, exclusive of the 25 page count for Volume I.

The 25 page limit does not include Attachment 3- Event Plan Questions, as well as the Cost Estimate page count.

Q.5 Performance

Plan Section M M.2.1 (7)

The Draft RFP released on April 12 2024 referenced a "proposed Strategic Performance Plan" in Section L. The RFP released on July 3 2024 removed this Section L reference, however, added a Section M reference even though it is no longer a requirement. Will the Government please remove Section M, paragraph (7).

Removed from Section M para 7

Q.6 Transition Period Draft PWS v8 1.10.5

The PWS states that "The Contractor shall submit a Phase-In/Phase-out Plan with its proposal"; however, there are no instructions in Section L for a Phase-In/Phase-out Plan.

Please clarify if a Transition Phase-In/Phase-out Plan shall be submitted, as a standalone document, in addition to Volumes I-IV and, if so, amend Section L with the requirement.

Revised PWS Section 1.10.5 to state the Phase in/phase out plan is due within 10 days of award. Also added to Technical Exhibit 2 Deliverables Listing

Q.7 Safety Plan Draft PWS v8 1.14.1

The PWS states that "As part of its proposal, the Contractor shall provide their company's Safety Plan to the Government"; however, there are no instructions in Section L for a Safety Plan. Please clarify if a Safety Plan shall be submitted, as a standalone document, in addition to Volumes I-IV and, if so, amend Section L with the requirement.

Prevised PWS section 1.14.1 to state the Safety Plan is due within 10 days of award. Also added to the Technical Exhibit 2 Deliverables Listing

Q.8 Training as

Needed Draft PWS v8 1.15.2

Please describe the type of Government training that can be expected as part of the new contract during the transition period.

If any training is needed in support of the contract it can be arranged with the COR, who will assess need, and funding prior to authorization.

Q.9

U.S. Southern Command

Theater Clearance Steps

Draft PWS v8 1.15.5.4

The link provided for this action requires an APACS account. Will the Government please provide the Foreign Clearance Guide as part of the RFP material?

According to the Federal Clearance Guide Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) the website (including the FCG) "contains sensitive information based on bilateral arrangements between US and foreign government officials. The information contained within the website is NOT

RELEASABLE OUTSIDE THE US

GOVERNMENT". This unfortunately prevents us from sharing any information the Offeror requests until the contract is awarded.

Q.10 Travel Draft PWS v8 1.16

Will the cost of Visas for travel to support tests be at Government expense or must this expense be captured as a projected cost, as part of proposal?

The costs of visa's should be included in the Offeror's overhead costs, based on the amount of employees you propose not ODCs that support testing.

Q.11 Special

Considerations Draft PWS v8 5.2

The links provided do not work. Will the Government please provide updated links.

The links in PWS Section 5.2 have been updated.

Q.12 General Draft PWS v8 1

The following statement on chain of command is unclear: "The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the who, in turn, is responsible to the Government"? Please clarify who the "who" is in this paragraph.

Revised PWS Section 1 to correct Typo to state, "The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the Government"

Q.13 Travel

Reimbursement DRFP Page 17

Section H

a. (2)

Cost for delays enroute (excluding Government caused delays) will not be reimbursed. Will the Government please clarify how Force Majeure, weather re-routes, delays, or cancellations and re-bookings will be budgeted for?

Those types of delays may be excusable IAW FAR Clause 52.249-14

Q.14 Internal Controls DRFP Page 32 (iii)

When the Government chooses to furnish property in "as-is" condition, and expects any repairs, replacements, and/or refurbishment at the Contractor's expense, please clarify how the Government wishes to budget for project potential costs if the scenario surges and a piece of equipment comes defective.

Replacement of defective GFP shall be requested through the Procurement Plan and acquired as CAP.

Q.15 Abandonment of

Government property

DRFP Page 38 (k) (4)

Is it possible for the contractor to rent admin infrastructure? Can part of the estimated market value of like rented space of the installations be used to establish maintenance pool of funds if provided free?

Costs for Maintenance of buildings not owned by the Government should be accounted for in the Offeror's Overhead costs.