W912CN-20-R-0015-0002 AMENDMENT SOLICITATION.pdf

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.

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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1. " The Department of Defense is requiring amendment to this solicitation. Please review FAR Clause 52.204-25 and fill out FAR Provision 52.204-26, if selected "does" in FAR Provision 52.204-26, then please also fill out FAR Provision 52.204-24.".

2. Add Attachment J.7 -DD FORM 254 See attacment to Solicitation.

3. To answ ers follow -on question - No changes to PWS or Attachemnt J.3.

4. All other terms and conditions remains the same.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been modified:

VENDORS' QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

W912CN20R0015 Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team Services and Support Questions RFP

Section/Document Page Description Question Answers

1 Section L Proposal Submission A. 1. c)

91 c) Submission of Offer. All proposals shall be mailed through a commercial carrier, Government carrier, or hand carried. Electronic submissions via email or fax will not be accepted. All proposals hand carried or mailed through a commercial or Government carrier shall be delivered to one of the following addresses:

Currently, many travel restrictions are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Will the Government consider submission of electronic proposals?

Section L Revised to Electronic Submission only through Email only:

lisa.k.nakamoto.civ@mail.mil and Tereshia.burford.civ@mail.mil

2 SF33 Block 9 1 Submission is required at 4:00 PM Local Time 14 Aug 20

Is Local Time to be considered Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)?

Local Time is Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

3 N/A N/A N/A Will the government consder hosting 1-hour, one-on-one Vendor Day meetings telephonically?

The Government will not host a vendor day/meeting telephonically

4 N/A N/A N/A Do we need a Facility Clearance to bid? No Facility Clearance is Required

5 PWS 18 1.6.11.10 Prior Experience Table

PWS 1.6.11.10 Prior Experience (table) list various maintenance disciplines to include Food and Service Equipment management and Medical Equipment Management. Most of the Army requirements for these commodities are handle by other Army activities. Question: Will the Government please verify that maintenance support for the commodities Food Service and Medical will be required under this task order?

PWS Revise to no Medical or Food Service requirement.

6 PWS 9 1.3 Objectives PWS 1.3 Objectives, states COMET Team shall perform the following support which include the subsection listed below, specifically 1.3.8 Command Discipline Program Food Servers and 1.3.9 CBRN. Question: Command Discipline Program Food Service and Daily CBRN Operations Management and Assessment are only mentioned in section 1.3 and no other section of the PWS. Question:Are these specific tasks required within this program, and if so, can the Government expand/define these specific tasks within section 5?

PWS 1.3.8 revised to remove Food Service.

PWS 1.3.9 revise to remove "Daily" CBRN assessment.

COMET will support CBRN through SAV and Command Inspections. See section 5.1.4.2 and 5.1.4.3.

7 PWS and Technical Exhibit 3

56 J.3 Estimated Workload - Technical Exhibit 3

Would the government consider increasing the estimated workload data man year allotment (Tech Exhibit 3) in order to align with the diverse task and unit density support and travel requirements within the PWS?

Attachment J.3 Revised to reflect workload per PWS

8 Section L 93 2 Proposal Format/Volume II and III

Is Volume II Cost/Price as listed under Proposal Preparation Instructions or Past Performance as listed in the table on page 93?

Section L Revised Volume II- Past Performance/ Volume III - Cost/Price

9 Section G 49 Table/Volume III Should the offeror accept the table of “Employee Class” to understand this is the Labor Categories that the Government expects for this effort?

THIS STATEMENT IS FOR

INFORMATION ONLY as required by the clause

10 Section L Proposal Submission A.1. c)

91 c) Submission of Offer. All proposals shall be mailed through a commercial carrier, Government carrier, or hand carried. Electronic submissions via email or fax will not be accepted. All proposals hand carried or mailed through a commercial or Government carrier shall be delivered to one of the following addresses:

Currently, many travel restrictions are in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Will the Government consider submission of electronic proposals?

Section L Revised to Electronic Submission only through Email only:

lisa.k.nakamoto.civ@mail.mil and Tereshia.burford.civ@mail.mil

11 SF33 Block 9 1 Submission is required at 4:00 PM Local Time 14 Aug 20

Is Local Time to be considered Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)?

Local Time is Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

12 N/A N/A N/A Will the government consider hosting a 1-hour, one-on-one Vendor Day meetings telephonically?

The Government will not host a vendor day/meeting telephonically

13 Page 1; Item 9 1,9 Due date and time Please confirm the time due is 4 PM EDT Local Time is Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

14 Page 1; Item 9 1,9 Due Date In light of the anticipated delivery time (4-8 days) required will the Government consider an extension of 10 calendar days?

Section L Revised to Electronic Submission only through Email only:

lisa.k.nakamoto.civ@mail.mil and Tereshia.burford.civ@mail.mil

15 PWS 1.4 (Page 10);

PWS 1.6.5

10,12 Place of Performance The PWS states that the effort will be in support of units in Hawaii and Guam. Later in the PWS there is reference to units at Fort Wainwright, AK and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. Does the scope of the PWS include coverage of US Army Alaska?

Place of performance is only Hawaii, with TDY to Guam

PWS 1.6.5

16 PWS Part 2 Definitions and Acronyms, Section

2.2 Acronyms

29 List of Acronyms The list includes “JBER – Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson, Hawaii” and “FWA – Fort Wainwright, Hawaii”. Both locations are in Alaska. Does the PWS cover efforts in Alaska?

PWS revised to remove JBER, Hawaii and Fort Wainwright, Hawaii

17 PWS Part 5, Section

5.3.8 – 5.3.9

35 Extreme Cold Climates Does the Government expect the COMET team to perform its tasks in Alaska?

Place of performance is only Hawaii, with TDY to Guam

18 PWS Part 5, Section 5.4.6

35 Roadside Spot Inspections The PWS states that the inspections “shall be performed monthly at FWA and JBER” which are installations in Alaska. Are these installations within the scope of the PWS?

If so will the Government fund TDY travel or will the Contractor be required to permanently assign staff to those locations?

PWS 5.4.6 Revised to remove JBER and FWA. Place of Performance is Hawaii, with TDY to Guam PWS 1.6.5

19 PWS 1.5 10 Phase-in 15 Sep 2020-14 Oct 2020 The due date of the solicitation is 14 Aug and the Phase-in period is to begin 15 Sep 2020. When does the Government anticipate award?

Government Anticipate to award Prior to Phase in date

20 PWS 1.6.7.2 Security 12 PWS 1.6.7.2 states that “Contractor’s Key positions…(and) All other contractor personnel shall have, at a minimum, a SECRET clearance…”

Will the Government provide the DD254? Yes, DD254 information will be posted later with an amendment to the solicitation.

21 Section L, Tab B1 – Sub-Factor 1a)

95 of 107 The Government states “Provide a projected list of all key personnel who at a minimum consist of an overall Project Manager, Liaison Officer (if applicable) and the Team Leads.” Previously the PWS

1.6.11 states the Key Personnel are a “Team Leader” and a “Training Developer”.

Please clarify required Key Personnel.

Section L, Tab B1- Subfactor 1a revised. Resumes are required for key positions at proposal submission

22 PWS 1.6.11 Key Positions

16 of

This paragraphs list the Key Positions.

Will the Government clarify if the Alternate Team leader is also a Key Position? Is the Alternate Team Leader also the Training Developer?

The Training Developer.

23 PWS 1.6.11.9 Team Staffing

18 Discusses experience requirements for team staff.

This section states “Teams will be staffed” implying that there is more than one team.

Does the Government have a requirement for more than one team?

Only One Team - PWS revised to change verbiage.

24 PWS 1.6.16.1

Phase-in

24 Discusses the Phase-in period. This section states that “at the start of the phase in, the contractor shall have the Supervisor and both Team Leaders on board.” Is the “Supervisor” the same as the “Team Leader” key position? Does the Government have a requirement for more than one team?

Team Leader and Training developer

25 Section L, Tab B1 – Sub-Factor 1b)

95 of 107 This section states the offeror is to “Identify the required team complement for each performance at each site location.” Does the Government expect multiple teams at multiple locations?

One Team is Anticipated -Place of performance Hawaii with TDY to Guam.

26 PWS 1.6.8.19 16 eFCG 1.6.8.19 requires compliance with the eFCG. Does the Government expect the COMET effort to occur in foreign countries?

No

27 PWS 1.6.9 16 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings

Will the Government consider conducting the post award conference via teleconference or video conference in light of current international travel restrictions on CONUS Contractor personnel?

Yes, Teleconference or video conference will be considered.

28 PWS 1.8 Applicable Directives

26 This section does not contain any information about applicable directives.

PWS revised, Removed Section.

29 PWS Part 3, Section

3.4 Government

Furnished Information (GFI)

30 The section states that “GFI will be provided as needed.”

Preparation for Staff Assistance Visits (SAV) as well as formal classroom instruction will be enhanced by access to Army Logistics Information Systems such as GCCS-Army, requiring Government system access approval for Contractor personnel.

Will USARHAW G4 provide the approval for all assigned COMET contractor personnel?

USARPAC G4 will establish their roles in GCCS-A.

30 PWS Part 3, Section

3.4 Government

Furnished Equipment

(GFE)

30 Government Furnished Equipment Will the Government provide an authorized tool kit, work benches, and appropriate small arms to enable the conduct of the Unit Armorer’s course?

Yes. The Government will provide all required support equipment to teach Armorer's courses.

31 PWS Part 5, Section

5.1.4 Command/Staff

Inspections

31-32 Will the Government please clarify the correct acronym for US Army Hawaii? Is it USARHAW or USAHAW?

US Army Hawaii -USARHAW

32 PWS Part 5, Section

5.1.4.5 Roadside

Inspection Program

32 Roadside Inspection Program The Government states “inspections shall be performed for a minimum of four (8) hours weekly”. Please clarify if the time required is 4 hours or 8 hours per week.

PWS revised - 4 hours weekly

33 PWS Part 5, Section

5.2 Formal

Classroom Training

33 Section 5.2 states “The Contractor shall conduct three formal classroom training as part of the 25th ID.” Section 5.2.1-5.2.4 lists four courses. Please clarify the number of courses to be instructed. Note: 14 classes are listed in Part 5.2

PWS revised to read four formal classes.

34 PWS Part 5, Section

5.2 Formal

Classroom Training

33 This section also states that “Some assessments, assistances, and instructions will be required to be performed outdoors in extreme cold weather, not to exceed -30F.”

Does the Government anticipate that courses will be taught in a cold weather climate for this effort?

NO. PWS Revised Place of Performance Hawaii with TDY to Guam.

35 PWS Part 5, Section 5.2.8-5.2.17 and PWS Part 5, Section 5.3.1.1-5.3.1.8

33-34 Developing a formal classroom instruction schedule.

Both of these sections refer to developing schedules for various classes, but the sections provide two different lists, one with 14 courses, and one with 8. Will the Government consider consolidating these sections into one list?

Revised to one list.

36 PWS Part 5, Section

5.2.7 – 5.2.17

33-34 Will the Government please clarify if the Contractor is responsible for the development of the POI for the course listed in these sections? How often have this course been taught historically? What is the difference between Section 5.2.2 Maintenance Managers Course and the Section 5.2.12 Maintenance Manager Course? What is the difference between the Section 5.2.4 Unit Armorer’s Certification Course and the Section 5.2.15 Armorers Course?

Contractor is responsible for POI IAW current regulations.

Not Recently taught. The formal Maint MGR course is to be taught. The formal Armorer's Course is to be taught.

37 PWS Part 5, Section 5.2.8-5.2.17 and 5.2.18

33-34 Developing a formal classroom instruction schedule.

Is section 5.2.18 intended to be on the list of courses for which we are to develop a schedule (such as 5.2.8-5.2.17)? Or is

5.2.18 intended to be a separate clause not related to scheduling?

No. PWS revised to remove 5.2.18

38 PWS Part 5, Section

5.2.18 Other Classes

offered

34, Attachment J.3 Will the Government provide an estimate as to the numbers and types of courses that may be considered “Other relevant training”? As written this is wide open and could include courses outside the SME knowledge of the COMET staff.

PWS Revised to remove other Classes offered.

39 PWS Part 5, Section 5.3.7

34 Army unique equipment Will the Government please provide a list of unique Army equipment installed on MTOE property? This is required to ensure staffing knowledge of the equipment and sufficient coverage

PWS Revised section 5.3.7 to remove "unique" army equipment. No winterization.

40 PWS Part 5, Section 5.4.4

35 How many Battalion and individual company-level section assessments are expected each year?

Estimate 20 Battalions with 124 companies

41 PWS Attachment J.3 57 of

Estimated Workload Data Will the Government please verify the estimated annual workload hours for the Organizational Inspection Program and the Command Inspections? The calculation should be 2 pax x 16 hrs x 7 MSC = 224 hours each for the two programs (not 192 hours). The Total Estimated Workload Hours should be 4,528 man-hrs.

PWS revised to correct calculations.

42 PWS Attachment J.3 57 of

Roadside Inspection Estimated Workload Data

Section 5.1.4.5 says inspections will be performed by a minimum of 2 personnel, but Attachment J.3 indicates it will be 1 staff member. Please clarify whether roadside inspections need to performed by 1 or 2 people.

PWS Revised to 2 people.

43 RFP Section L, C. (ii) Volume II: Factor 2 – Past Performance

98 Past Performance Questionnaire Will the Government consider the submission of CPARS in lieu of the questionnaire?

No

44 Page 1 of 107 Solicitation

1 Proposal Submission Given unreliability of the mail system associated with COVID-19 and increased risks of in-person contact, would the government strongly consider accepting email submissions or submission via DoD Safe Dropbox? Additionally, the listed time for proposal submission is 0400pm local time. Please confirm the time zone for clarity.

Section L Revised to Electronic submission only through email submisson only. Local Time is Hawaii Standard Time (HST)

46 N/A N/A Would the government please tell us whether this RFP for Command Maintenance Evaluation and Training (COMET) Team for Hawaii and Guam is a new requirement or follow on work.

If this is follow-on work, is there an incumbent workforce present in Hawaii today?

This is a new requirement

47 PWS 1.6.16

/1.6.11.1

24 Phase- In. The government states, “At the start of phase in, the contractor shall have the Supervisor and both Team Leaders on board”. In 1.6.11.1 the government states that the Key Positions are a Team Leader and Developer.

Will the government please clarify whether there are two team Leaders required? Are both Team Leaders called out in 1.6.16 (Phase-In) consider Key? If the answer to the question above it Yes, will the government please update the Key Position requirements to reflect the same?

PWS 1.6.16 Revised/ PWS

1.6.11.1 does not change

48 PWS 1.6.13 20 Contractor Travel: Travel / Temporary Duty. The government state the contractor will be required to travel to other government facilities meet requirements for assessments, training, and/or evaluations throughout USARHAW. In para 3. Government furnished equipment and service the government does not list any tactical or non-tactical vehicle for the contractor to drive.

Q. Does the government expect the contractor to lease vehicles to travel to all units? if the answer is yes, will the government add a contractor-furnished equipment CLIN to charge the cost of leasing the vehicles against? Or, alternatively, a plug number? Q. The GFE does not list any vehicles required for contractor daily use. Please confirm the government provides vehicles for the contractor to use daily to perform the daily requirements of this PWS?

No Government furnished vehicles will be provided for this contract

49 PWS 5.1.4.5 32-33 Roadside Inspection Program. The government stated, “These spot inspections shall be performed for a minimum of four (8) hours weekly by the USAHAW team”. It states at a minimum of four (8) hours weekly/

Q. Will the government relook the wording and clarify the number of hours required to conduct roadside inspections—four or eight on a weekly basis?Q. Will the government please confirm the number of contractors required to conduct a Roadside inspection at one single location?

PWS revised to include four hours Weekly by 2 personnel

50 PWS 5.2 33-34 Formal Classroom Instruction, the government states the contractor shall conduct three formal classroom training as part of 25th ID. However, the government did not state which three Formal classes the contractor would be responsible to instruct. Para

5.2.1 – 5.2.4 and 5.2.8 – 5.2.18 list all formal classes taught in para 5.2

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Supply Manager Course (24 hrs.)? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil? Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Maintenance Manager Course (24 hrs.)? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach Junior Officers Logistics Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Unit Armorer’s Certification (80 hrs.) Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Standard Army Maintenance System-1 Enhanced (GCSS-ARMY) Operator Course (40 hrs.) Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the GCSS-A Supply Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the GCSS-A ERPS Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the USARHAW Battery Maintenance Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Manager Course (80 hrs.)? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Yes the four formal classes are the Supply Managers Course, Maintenance Managers Course, Junior Officer's Logistics Course and Unit Armorer's Certification Course and taught 100% Contractor / Quarterly.

Courses taught upon request by contractor: GCSS-ARMY operator, GCSS-A Supply Courses, GCSS-A ERPS Course, USARHAW Battery Maintenance Course, PBUSE Operator Course, Army Warrior Supply Course, Master Driver Course, Corrosion Prevention Course

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the PBUSE Operator Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Army Warrior Supply (Unit/S4) Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Armor Course (40 hrs.)? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil? Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Master Driver Course (40 hrs.)? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Corrosion Prevention Course? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

Q. Is the contractor responsible to teach the Other Classes Offer? If so, is this 100% contractor supported or is the government augmenting with GS/Mil?

51 5.3 34-35 Training, Planning, Accessing and Augmenting the government provides the number of time classes will be given annual but not address all the classes listed in 5-2. Will the government provide the number of times the class listed below will be required to be taught?

Q. 5.2.1 Supply Manager Course (24 hrs.)? Q.

5.2.2. Maintenance Manger Course (24 hrs.)?

Q. 5.2.3 Junior Officers Logistics Course (40 hrs.)?

Q. 5.2.4 Unit Armor Certification Course (80 hrs.)?

Q. 5.2.8 Standard Army Maintenance System-1 Enhanced (GCSS-ARMY) Operator Course (40 hrs.) Course?

PWS and Attachment J.3 Revised. Yes.Formal classes to be taught Quarterly. Other classes upon request.

52 5.4.6 35 At Government-established installation check points, the contractor shall perform roadside spot inspections of Government owned equipment checking for proper licensing, dispatch, safety and vehicle operations.

Contractor shall notify USARHAW G4 of all deficiencies and provide recommend corrections. These spot inspections shall be performed monthly at FWA and JBER in accordance with pre-established checklists provided by the Government. The inspections shall be performed four (4) days per month, at each location.

Q. The government states that roadside side inspection will occur at two separate locations, can the government confirm this statement is true? Q. The government further states that inspections will take place four (4) times per month at each location. Would it be correct to state that there will be 8 roadside inspections conducted monthly in total?

PWS Revised. See section

5.1.4.5 and attachment J.3

53 Attachment J.3 56-57 Technical Exhibit 3 Estimated Workload Data. The government provides a listing of Events, Frequency, MSCs Involved and Estimate of Annual workload hours.

The document is missing some courses to be taught requirement and it appears that some of the data conflicts with other parts of the PWS.

Q. Will the government re-verify the estimated annual workload hours for Organizational Inspection Program, it appears the government’s calculation is off?Q. Will the government re-verify the estimated annual workload hours for Command/Staff Inspection, if appears the government’s calculation is off? Q. The roadside data in J.3 conflicts with 5.1.4.5, which states “Inspections will be performed by a minimum of two (2) personnel”. Will the government verify whether the Roadside inspection require two inspectors at one single location?

Q. Will the government update J.3 Technical Exhibit 3 to reflect the correct workload hours?

Q. In 5.4.6 the government stated that roadside inspections with occur at two separate locations four times each month, with two inspectors per site. Will the government update J.3 to reflect this requirement in the annual workload hours?

Q. (5.4.6) If the roadside inspection is required two inspectors on site at the same time will the government update the J.3 estimated annual workload hours for the roadside inspections?

Q. The annual workload data does not account for the class requirement for PBUSE Operator Course (5.2.13) if this course is required will the government add it to the estimated annual workload hours? If not required will the government remove the requirement from the

PWS?

Q. The annual workload data does not account for the class requirement for Army Warrior Supply Course (5.2.14) if this course is required to be taught will the government add it to the estimated annual workload hours? If not required will the government remove the requirement from the PWS?

Q. The annual workload data does not account for the class requirements for Corrosion

Attachment J.3 revised to 2 personnel and adjusted hours.

Prevention Course (5.2.15) if this course is required to be taught will the government add it to the estimated annual workload hours? If not required will the government remove the requirement from the PWS?

54 5.5 36 Supply Management, the government states that the contractor will perform multiple daily functions in Support or Augment the USARHAW G4. The government did not provide any way to measure the workload required for these additional functions/tasks

Q. How much time does the government estimate the contractor will use Augmenting the G4 to monitoring supply procedures and timely repair parts requests in support of maintenance operations in reviewing all Property Book Unit Supply Enterprise procedures for assigned USARHAW units as listed in 5.5.3? Q. How much time does the government estimate the contractor will use Augmenting the G4 to evaluation teams conducting semiannual CSDP inspections of USARHAW assigned units, and upon request to other Department of the Army organizations stationed within the state of Hawaii as listed in 5.5.6?

The government does not anticipate the contractor completing most of these task.

The contractor will monitor and assist if needed for inspections twice yearly.

55 5.6 36-37 Supply Support Management the government states in several sub paragraphs 5.6.1- 5.6.9 that the contractor will perform multiple daily functions in Support of the USARHAW G4. The government did not provide any way to measure the workload required for these additional function/tasks

Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to review all unit requisitions in ZPARK twice daily for accuracy, specifically relating to priority abuse, correct demand codes, accurate catalog data, funding shortfalls, unauthorized purchases as list in 5.6.2? Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to Augment the G4 in conducting causative research in Army Regulations and review Supply Support Activity (SSA) performance indicators established by Department of the Army as listed in 5.6.3? Q.

How much time does the government estimate it will take to Extract and interpret GCSS-A reports monthly for each SSA to ensure compliance of Department of the Army standards (Emphasizing Recoverable Report for recouping creditable funds as listed in 5.6.4 ?

Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to 5.6.5 to Assist the G4 material Management Division to track, validate, monitor, and report the expected plant 2000 Operations & Maintenance, Army (OMA) credits that are associated by age and by customer with the reparable management turn-ins. Monitor AESIPs for units Arbitration for creditable funds/reimbursements?

Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to monitor reparable management turn-ins for each FE supported to ensure compliance with local policy and Army publications as listed in 5.6.6?

Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to assist G4 in the development of monthly reports on the outstanding reparable management turn-ins that are due to the SSA, the status of the expected credits, and the customers that are not adhering to local policy or Army publications for

We do not anticipate the contractor completing most of these task. The contractor will monitor and assist if needed.

reparable management turn-ins as listed in 5.6.7?

Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to conduct monthly meetings/discussions with SSA Accountable Officers to discuss issues, statistics, warehouse operations, and any positive or negative trends and way-ahead. Research and analyze reasons for non-compliance and develop/recommend corrective actions to improve performance and customer support as listed in 5.6.8?

Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to maintain functional proficiency in STAMIS systems logic to include review of updates and changes. Monitor STAMIS reports, parameters, and maintain oversight of routine transactions and document flows as listed in 5.6.9?

56 PWS 5.7 57 Accountability Management Tasks the government states that the contractor will perform multiple Support of the USARHAW G4. The government did not provide any way to measure the workload required for these additional function/tasks.

Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to Augment the G4 Material Management Division during assistance visits, property accountability, Supply Excellence Award (SEA), and Command Supply Discipline evaluations to keep the Command at 100% compliance of Army Regulations as listed in 5.7.1? Q. How much time does the government estimate it will take to Assist the G4 Material Management Divisions / Property Book Officers (PBO) reviews of property listings to ensure all authorized equipment is on valid requisition or letters of constraint have been processed and filed as listed in 5.7.3?

Q. ow much time does the government estimate it will take to Augment the G4 Material Management Division to assisting PBOs to review, edit, maintain, and run all required daily and monthly periodic procedures required.

Assist USARHAW G4 supporting property book transactions, on hand balances, and meet regulatory timelines as listed in 5.7.5?

We do not anticipate the contractor completing most of these task. The contractor will monitor and assist if needed.

57 TAB B1 95 Sub-Factor 1: Staffing (Personnel) Qualifications the government again uses the words Team Leads, indicating more than one Team Lead is required.

Q. Can the government clarify how many Team Leads are required?

TAB B1 revised to read “Team”. One Team is anticipated.

58 Section L, A, 91 INSTRUCTION TO OFFEROR SUBMISSION (c) Submission of Offer :All proposals shall be mailed through a commercial carrier, Government carrier, or hand carried.

Q. Will the government allow Offers to submit the Proposal through the DOD Drop Box?

Section L Revised to Electronic Submission only through Email only:

lisa.k.nakamoto.civ@mail.mil and Tereshia.burford.civ@mail.mil

59 General Instructions, Section 9

92 Key Personnel/ Key Personnel Position

Question 1 (Q1): Can the gov’t please clarify whether Key Personnel resumes and Letters of Commitment are required as part of Submission? Question 2 (Q2): Can the gov’t please clarify the Key Personnel positions?

Resumes and letters of committment are required at submission for Key personnel PWS/ instruction to offerors revised

60 Instruction to offerors, Section L

95 TAB B1 – Sub-Factor 1: Staffing (Personnel) Qualifications

Q1. Resumes are not required for any personnel?

Resumes and letters of committment are required at submission for Key personnel PWS/ instruction to offerors revised

61 Instruction to offerors, Section L

95 TECHNICAL

APPROCAH/MISSION

CAPABILITY

Q1. The offeror shall provide resumes and signed letters of commitment for all individual key personnel.

Resumes and letters of committment are required at submission for Key personnel PWS/ instruction to offerors revised

62 PWS 1.6.11 16 Key Positions Q1.The Contractor shall provide aTeam Leader and Training Developer as key position

PWS 1.6.11 is as stated.

63 40 - from Government Amendment #1

Follow-On Question The answer to Q40 on the Q&A list states that annual assessments will be conducted for 20 Battalions and 124 Companies = 144 units total. This does not appear to be included in Amendment 01 PWS Attachment J.3 Estimated Workload Data.

Hours are not in addition to listed Workload, but are included under Command/Staff Inspection attachment J.3. No Revision to

Please verify if these assessments are in addition to the estimated workload data and also the total hours estimated for assessments.

PWS and Attachment J.3 required.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

The following have been added by full text:

52.204-24 52.204‐24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204‐26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212‐3, Offeror Representations and Certifications‐Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision‐

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115‐232 (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232?linktype= html)) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third‐party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115‐232 (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232?link‐type=html)) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third‐party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov (https://www.sam.gov)) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services.”

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 52.204‐26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services‐Representation.

Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services‐Representation (DEC 2019)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-25 (AUG 2020)

52.204‐25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means–

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled‐

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third‐party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115‐232 (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232?linktype= html)) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115‐232 (https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/232?link‐type=html)) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third‐party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor…