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2 25 Schedule A N/A In Schedule A from the CBA for the Fairbanks Joint Crafts Council, Fire Alarm Technicians are mentioned as receiving increases but their base rate and other pay information has not been provided. Can the Government please provide the pay information for this position and any other missing positions? Please refer to Attachment J15 and J18 for all questions regarding labor rates and labor categories

3 Last page of CBA The last page of the CBA contains pay information. The job title for many of the positions is cut off. Can the Government please provide a version with the full job titles? Attachment J15 has been revised to reflect the original, unaltered CBA and includes individual local union wage rates. Please refer to Attachments J15 and J18 for all questions regarding labor rates and labor titles/categories

4 Last page of CBA The last page of the CBA has a column with PLC as the title. There is no explanation of what PLC is contained in the CBA, can the Government please explain what PLC is? Also can the Government please do the same for the LECET, C.A.F., and DTA columns? LECET stands for Labor Employee Cooperative Education Training. CAF is now CIPF. CIPF stands for Construction Industry Progress Fund. Attachment J15 has been revised to reflect the original, unaltered CBA. The last page, which was not part of the original CBA, has been removed.

5 Last page of CBA On the last page of the CBA, there are several positions that appear to have the same position description (such as Heavy Equipment Mech) but these positions have different rates of pay. Can the Government please provide insight to how these positions differ for rates of pay? The contractor will be required to perform in Fort Wainwright, Donnelly Training Area, Yukon Training Area, and Seward Recreation area. CBA rates may vary depending on the Job title and location. In addition Team Leads are authorized additional pay based on the CBA. Attachment J15 has been revised to reflect the original, unaltered CBA. The last page, which was not part of the original CBA, has been removed

6 Attachment J5 Please define Bi-Annual, Semi-Annual, & Bi-Monthly Please see "Definitions" in Attachment J13 and J5

7 102 Is Ms. Richardson to be included in all question submissions? The FBO site and the Solicitation differ in statement. Yes; please included Ms. Richardson on all emails and correspondence.

8 140 PWS C.5.3.11 What is the workload for Utility Locate Services as there is none posted in the PWS or referenced to a Technical Exhibit? This is needed to Staff and Price CLIN x010? Data is located in Attachment J2,TE-WD (Page 58). PM Orders (Standing work) is listed by hours vs. estimated occurrences.

9 141 PWS C.5.3.10 Where is the table that is mentioned in 3rd sentence of this Paragraph? This is required to staff and price CLIN x009, C.5.3.10 area. The information is located in Attachment J4, TE-CH Charts. The PWS has been updated to reflect change

10 Attachment 15 CBA Will the government provide the job descriptions for each labor category listed so contractors can fully understand what each positon duties are as there are to many to similar to each? Please refer to Attachments J15, J18 and J19 for all questions regarding labor categories. The Government will not define labor categories. The contractor's methodology for performing the services/tasks will determine what labor mix is required to meet performance standards.

11 95 AND 109 PWS AND RFP C.1.4.2 and C.2.1;

Key Point # 3: key Positions

12 95 AND 109 PWS AND RFP C.1.4.2 and C.2.1;

Key Point # 3: key Positions

C.2.1 Definitions have:

Key Personnel Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract as the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. 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. The prime Contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors. Personnel identified as key for operation oversight includes Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, and Shop Leads. • Will the government please revise the area so all match up the same?

The verbiage in the PWS and RFP has been changed to clarify Key Contractor Personnel.

13 PWS AND RFP C.1.4.2 and C.2.1;

Key Point # 3: key Positions

14 PWS C.2.1 Only the incumbent are able to get a firm commitment from CBA personnel who are leads as shown below.

• Will leads be removed from Key as this is an unfair advantage to incumbent plus we are required to give incumbent personnel an offer so it becomes a mute point on Leads?

C.2.1 Definitions have:

Key Personnel Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract as the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. 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. The prime Contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors. Personnel identified as key for operation oversight includes Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, and Shop Leads.

The verbiage in the PWS and RFP has been changed to clarify Key Contractor Personnel. The requirement to obtain commitments has been removed from C.2.1.

15 Attachment J12 What is the cut off date for questions as it not filled in? 2-May-18

16 55 Attachment J2 • How many Generators is the contractor responsible for repairs on per C.5.1.1.26?

• This is needed so we can come up with a price and staffing unless the Government is going to provide a plug number for this CLIN and SLIN Paragraph C.5.11.26 is a DMO task. Estimated quantity is 22 which is listed in Attachment J5, TE-PM Equipment List. Attachment J14, Price Document, will list the estimated units of repair.

17 57 Attachment J2 • How many Recycle Wash Water Systems is the contractor responsible for repairs on per C.5.1.1.27?

• This is needed so we can come up with a price and staffing unless the Government is going to provide a plug number for this CLIN and SLIN?

Paragraph C.5.1.1.37 is a DMO task. There are currently 2 Recycle Wash Water Systems which is listed in Attachment J5, TE-PM Equipment List. Attachment J14, Price Document, will list the estimated units of repair.

18 88 Attachment J2 • How many Automatic Doors is the contractor responsible for PM’s on per C.5.2.1?

• This is needed so we can come up with a price and staffing unless the Government is going to provide a plug number for this CLIN and SLIN?

There are currently 3 Automatic Doors listed in Attachment J5, TE-PM Equipment List.. Attachment J14, Price Document, will list the estimated units of repair.

19 88 Attachment J2 • How many Generators is the contractor responsible for PM’s on per C.5.2.17?

• This is needed so we can come up with a price and staffing unless the Government is going to provide a plug number for this CLIN and SLIN?

Paragraph C.5.11.26 is a DMO task. Estimated quantity is 22 which is listed in Attachment J5, TE-PM Equipment List. Attachment J14, Price Document, will list the estimated units of repair.

20 90 Attachment J2 • How many Recycle Wash Water Systems is the contractor responsible for PM’s on per C.5.2.26?

• This is needed so we can come up with a price and staffing unless the Government is going to provide a plug number for this CLIN and SLIN?

Paragraph C.5.2.26 is a DMO task. Estimated quantity is 2 which is listed in Attachment J5, TE-PM Equipment List. Attachment J14, Price Document, will list the estimated units of repair.

21 86 Attachment J2 C.5.2.34 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Sept Yr. 1 Sept, Mar and Apr Yr. 2? An updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However the only noted change on page 86 is the average hours for April Yr. 2.

22 85 Attachment J2 C.5.2.33 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Sept and Mar Yr. 1? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.33

23 84 Attachment J2 C.5.2.32 Will the Government provide Aug Yr. 2? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.32

24 82 Attachment J2 C.5.2.27 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Jan and Feb Yr. 1? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. Changes have been made to C.5.2.27 on page 82.

25 80 Attachment J2 C.5.2.24 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Mar Yr. 1; May Yr. 2? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.24

26 76 Attachment J2 C.5.2.20 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Jan and Feb Yr. 1; Jun Yr. 2? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.20

27 75 Attachment J2 C.5.2.19 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Jan and Feb Yr. 1? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.19

28 74 Attachment J2 C.5.2.18 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for May and Oct Yr. 1; Jun Yr. 2? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.18

29 73 Attachment J2 C.5.2.16 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Jan and Feb Yr. 1; Aug and Nov Yr. 2? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.16

30 71 Attachment J2 C.5.2.14 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for May, Oct and Apr Yr. 1; Sep, Oct and Apr Yr. 2? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.14

31 70 Attachment J2 C.5.2.13 • What are the total number of Fire Suppression Systems and types that the contractor is responsible for since no work is available since it was sub contracted out?

• Who was the sub-contractor?

There are currently 55 Fire Suppression Systems listed in Attachment J5, TE-PM Equipment List. The Government is not in a position to disclose the subcontractor.

32 68 Attachment J2 C.5.2.11 Will the Government provide Ave Hours for Dec, Jan and Feb Yr. 1? Updated Attachment J2, TE-WD has been provided. However there is no change for C.5.2.11

33 Attachment J14 CLIN X001 Total quantity of 7954 for Base Year of 10 months is same as Option Years of 12 Months. Is this correct? The Base Year has been updated to reflect total estimated quantity of 6,653 for a 10 month period

34 Attachment J14 CLIN X002 Total quantity of 283 for Base Year of 10 months is same as Option Years of 12 Months. Is this correct? The Base Year has been updated to reflect the total estimate quantity of 241 for a 10 month period.

35 Attachment J14 CLIN X002 Total quantity of 283 for Base Year of 10 months is same as Option Years of 12 Months. Is this correct? Duplicate of question above.

36 Attachment J14 CLIN X005 Total quantity of 125 for Base Year of 10 months is same as Option Years of 12 Months. Is this correct? The Base Year has been updated to reflect the estimated quantities for a 10 month period.

37 Attachment J14 CLIN X013 THRU X016 Total quantity of 20, 5, 1 and 1 for Base Year of 10 months is same as Option Years of 12 Months. Is this correct? The Government still estimates the number of projects remain the same in the base year.

38 Attachment J14 CLIN X003 Why is Base Year of 10 month (7004) higher than all the Option Years of 12 months (6960)? The Base Year has been updated to reflect the total estimated quantity of 6653 for a 10 month period and a total of 8183 for subsequent option years.

39 Attachment J1 COLUMN 4 Is 6.5% correct for each one as Maximum Allowable degree of deviation form Requirement? Yes.

40 6 Attachment J7 What is this receipt for and how is this a form or report? It is a sample of a Tipping Receipt that is provided when refuse is disposed of at the Borough Landfill.

41 16 PWS C.1.2.5 The PWS States the Following: “There are typically 4 to 6 annual special events that require some level of support. These support services are covered by a Maintenance Order. Services chargeable to a repair task will be by the direction of the KO or the COR.” Please confirm that this work is already figured into the numbers for CLIN x001 and no extra personnel are required or need to be staffed or priced? Yes, data provided as estimated quantities in Attachment J14, CLINs X001 includes these events.

42 17 PWS C.1.2.6 Typically what is the average time of a call out? The average time for actual call out is not documented. Average hours documented are for completion of the work, not just time on the call out.

43 ATTACHEMENT J5 Will the government provide an actual list of each item that is to be PM’ed to include Type, size, noun, Loc, yr. installed, etc. to ensure we are providing correct PM services? All known information about the equipment has been provided by the Government.

44 99 PWS C.5.2 PWS States in part:” The specific equipment and coordinating schedule is found in Attachment J-3, TE-PM Preventative Maintenance Inventory of Installed Equipment.” · Will the government provide the SPECIFIC equipment by Type, size, noun, Loc, yr. installed, etc. to ensure we are providing correct PM services All known information about the equipment has been provided by the Government.

45 99 PWS PWS States in part:” The specific equipment and coordinating schedule is found in Attachment J-3, TE-PM Preventative Maintenance Inventory of Installed Equipment.” Attachment J-3 is MA Maps not PM Inventory. Will this be corrected? Yes. The PWS has been corrected to refer to Attachment J-5, TE-PM Preventative Maintenance Inventory of Installed Equipment.

46 96 RFP Tab B Subfactor 2 Staffing Approach, Key Point # 1: Labor Matrix KEY POINT #1: Labor matrix: Labor matrix (ices) that depicts the productive man-hours for all necessary staffing to execute the contract based on the historical workload data provided for each of the required services cited in the Technical Exhibit J2. Not all the workload can be found in J2, some is in J4, will this be update to include J4? All workload data available to the Government is in found Attachment J2, TE-WD Workload Data. Attachment J4, TE-CH Charts, does not address workload data.

47 96 RFP Tab B Subfactor 2 Staffing Approach, Key Point # 2: Organizational Chart Key Point #2: Organization Chart. An organization chart that shows the skill types/levels, category of employment, Full Time Equivalent and Part Time Equivalent, and number of personnel. Each position shall be identified with a designation that can be cross-referenced with the productive man-hour matrices, and narratives that are based on the historical workload data for each of the required services cited in the Technical Exhibit J2. Not all the workload can be found in J2, some is in J4, will this be update to include J4? All workload data available to the Government is in found Attachment J2, TE-WD Workload Data. Attachment J4, TE-CH Charts, does not address workload data.

48 Attachment J14 CLINs x001 and x002 with all the SCLINs, and x003, x005, x006 Are the EST UNIT going to be the actual price paid to the contractor or this the Maximum that could be paid out? Please clarify. The Contractor is paid for each task that is completed or by the month for those CLINs that are designated as monthly rates. Data provided is estimated occurrences and are not a guaranteed.

49 100 IV 3 Please define which employee positions, we need to provide letters of commitment for in our response. To include the subcontractors. The only requirement for letters of commitment apply to New Corporate Entities as described in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 in the RFP.

50 If the Government would like to maintain Incumbent Key Personnel please provide the Names and Contact Information for each. The Government is neutral on a contractor's hiring practices. The RFP contains clause FAR 52.212-5(b)(1)(iii), which directs extent of compliance and flow down of FAR 52.222-17.

51 Please provide the active subcontractor list for this contract. No list available. The Government does not have an active subcontractor list for review nor does the Government have privity with any subcontractor for this contract.

52 If the client would like to maintain the current subcontractors, please provide the contact information for said subcontractors. The Government does not have input on which subcontractors are used by a contractor nor does the Government establish privity with any subcontractor used by the contractor for performance of this contract.

53 Are the Nike Missile Sites to be maintained at Yukon Training Area? The Nike Sites are not maintained under this contract.

54 What is the level of recreational use in the Yukon Training Area? The Government does not have data on the level of recreational use.

55 May CPARS be provided instead of getting new Past Performance Questionnaires completed? Contractors shall submit all documents requested in the RFP. As set forth in the RFP, the Government, at its election, may use CPARS to assess the quality of offerors' past performance.

56 33 ATTACHEMENT J13 PWS C.1.9 In reference to the requirement for Contractor Plans and Programs that must be “submitted to the KO within 30 days of contract start date…” (emphasis added), please clarify what is meant by “contract start date” -- Does the Government define this as the day of contract award, or is it the first day of the Phase In Period; or is it the first day that the winner takes over from the expiring contract (1 Nov - full contract operations)? The contract start date is 1 Sep 18.

57 77 C.3 Ref the statement, “There are 3 areas that require access to the LAN: work control and supply.” Can the Government please identify the 3rd area, or clarify the statement The PWS was changed to reflect 2 areas vs. 3.

58 95 RFP SECTION L KEY POINT #3 Sec L of p. 95 Key Positions makes no mention of the requirement to name individuals or provide resumes. The PWS and RFP have been changed to clarify Key Contractor Personnel. There is no requirement to provide names, resumes, or letters of commitment with the exception of the requirement for "New Corporate Entities" noted in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 in the RFP.

59 58 PWS C.2 KEY PERSONNEL PWS C.2 specifies that ".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." Since RFP instruction do not require naming of the three key positions/key personnel, we interpret that there is no requirement to name individuals, provide resumes, or letters of commitment. Please confirm this is the case.

The PWS and RFP have been changed to clarify Key Contractor Personnel. There is no requirement to provide names, resumes, or letters of commitment with the exception of the requirement for "New Corporate Entities" noted in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 in the RFP.

60 93 RFP; SECTION L 3.a Will the Government confirm the cover pages, Table of Contents, and summary sections are excluded from page limitations for all volumes? The Government confirms the cover page, Table of Contents, and Summary are not included in the page count.

61 94 RFP; SECTION L 3.c.(ii) Instructions state Evaluation Criteria must be provided as part of the narrative discussion. Will the Government exclude this section from the page limitations for Volumes II and III? The Government will not exclude this section from the page limitations for Volume II and Volume III.

62 97 RFP; SECTION L 3.b Can the Government please confirm electronic files shall be submitted in read-only format, using PDF files, except the price file? All documents shall be submitted as a "read-only" pdf. With the exception of Excel sheets which will be in the "read-write" format viewable in Microsoft Excel 2010.

63 15 PWS SECTION C.1.2.2 Technical Exhibit LR Law, Regulations and Codes was not provided with the solicitation package. Will the Government provide this TE? The Government does not have a TE on this subject. The Contractor is expected to be aware of and to follow all applicable rules, regulations, and laws applicable to this RFP.

64 42 PWS C.1.12 The Contractor shall implement the ISO 140001 environmental management standards by full performance start date and shall become ISO 140001 certified six months after implementation. Since this contract is currently certified under ECC, does the Government still require ISO 140001 certification? This is no longer a requirement and has been removed from the PWS.

65 97 RFP SECTION L 3.c.(iii) Instructions for Volume III state the volume should be organized into Section 1, Contract Descriptions; Section 2, Performance; Section 3, Subcontracts; Section 4, New Corporate Entities; Section 5, Past Performance Questionnaire; and Section 6, Submissions; however, an Attachment J10 – Specific Relevant Contracts Sheet was also provided with the solicitation. Can the Government clarify if Attachment J10 replaces Sections 1 and 2 or if this form is required in addition to these sections? If this form is in addition to these sections, will they be exempt from page restrictions? After further review, the Government has removed the requirement to submit the form in Attachment J10. Contractors shall use the instructions in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 (Section L) for Volume 3.

66 79 PWS C.3.4.5 Is the Contractor responsible for inputting data in the Plant Clearance Automated Reutilization Screening Systems module in the DCMA eTools application? No.

67 96 RFP SECTION L 3.c(ii) Key Point #6 requires offerors to submit a Quality Control Plan as part of the Mission Capability Volume. This plan typically exceeds 10 pages in length and would consume approximately 20% of the allotted page count of this volume. Would the Government exclude the Quality Control Plan from the 50-page restriction? The Quality Control Plan is exempt from the page limitations stated in the RFP.

68 96 RFP SECTION L 3.c(ii) Key Point #1 requires offerors to submit a Labor Matrix as part of the Mission Capability Volume. This matrix can be multiple pages. Would the Government exclude the Labor Matrix from the 50-page restriction? No. The labor matrix will be part of the page count.

69 80 PWS SECTION C.3.6 Will the Government provide a current listing of shop stock and the type of items listed as shop stock? There is no "shop stock" however there are parts the Government purchased that must be used prior to the contractor purchasing like items. All of the available parts will be inventoried and signed for as part of the Phase-In process.

70 143 PWS C.5.5 Will the Government input PWO data in GFEBS or will that be the responsibility of the contractor? The hours and costs will be entered by contractor.

71 143 PWS C.5.5 Are engineering and estimating costs recoverable as part of the PWO estimate? Each PWO will be negotiated with the contractor and all costs provided by the contractor will be reviewed and approved or denied based on what the project encompasses.

72 143 PWS C.5.5 Is equipment costs recoverable as part of the PWO estimate? Each PWO will be negotiated with the contractor and all costs provided by the contractor will be reviewed and approved or denied based on what the project encompasses.

73 143 PWS C.5.5. Is a dedicated safety representative required for each PWO and is this cost recoverable as part of the PWO estimate? It is not anticipated that a separate safety representative will be required for PWOs. If it is anticipated by the contractor that a separate safety representative is required for a project then the cost will be negotiated prior to award of the project.

74 99-101 RFP SECTION L ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1, 3, c, iv VOLUME IV – Cost/Price and M, ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2, C, 4 FACTOR 3. Cost/Price The Government has indicated that Offerors shall provide data other than certified cost or pricing data in a format compliant with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2. The contract type is listed within the solicitation as Firm Fixed Price IDIQ and Section M of the solicitation indicates that an analysis of the price proposal will be conducted, “to determine the extent to which it is complete, realistic, reasonable, balanced, and consistent with the technical proposal.” Section M does not include mention of a cost realism analysis. Given the contract type and the evaluation factors for award stated in the solicitation, is the submission of data other than certified cost or pricing data still required as part of Offeror responses? Yes. The Government still requires the submission of other than certified cost or pricing data.

75 84 PWS C.4.5.3 Who is responsible for shipping costs associated with material purchased on this contract? The Government will compensate the Contractor for the shipping costs for reimbursable materials.

76 7 ATTACHMENT_J3_TE-MA_Maps_Part_2 YUKON TRAINING AREA ROAD MAP How is maintenance, snow removal, and summer grading from Johnson Road Gate to Pump Station #8 accomplished? The area from the Johnson road gate and Pump Station #8 is not maintained under this contract.

77 25 PWS C.1.4.8.6 Please confirm the following link is accurate: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec The correct website is for OPSEC training is now https://securityawareness.usalearning.gov/opsec/index.htm

78 25 PWS C.1.4.8.6 Will the Government provide the OPSEC Level II certification training or identify an acceptable class, and costs, where the training may be obtained within the Phase-in period of the contract? OPSEC Level II training is not required for this contract.

79 25 PWS C.1.4.8.6 Please provide the number of hours required for OPSEC Level II certification training. OPSEC Level II training is not required for this contract.

80 16 AND 53 PWS C.1.2.5 AND C.2.1 The PWS definition of Demand Maintenance Order does not include a 32-hour limit as presented in C.1.2.5. Will the Government define the 32-hour limit identified in C.1.2.5 and its relationship to a Demand Maintenance Order? If in the course of completing a DMO it is discovered that additional work is necessary that will likely exceed 32 hours the COR will be immediately notified and a determination will be made if a PWO is warranted. The portion of the Attachment J13, PWS, Para C.1.2.5 discussing the 32-hour limit has been revised to clarify the process.

81 16 PWS C.1.2.5 At what point is the contractor requesting work hours associated with a DMO beyond what was bid as part of the DMO tasking? Reference the following section of C.1.2.5: However, the Government desires to avoid unnecessary disruption to repair work and will authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work to completion when this can be accomplished within a total of work-hours requested by the Contractor and accepted by the KO and DPW. If in the course of completing a DMO it is discovered that additional work is necessary that will likely exceed 32 hours the COR will be immediately notified and a determinations will be made if a PWO is warranted.

82 127 PWS C.5.2.30 What the total area of striping and other pavement markings required under this contract? The Government does not have a total measurement for area for markings. See paved surface roads (see inventory of roads in Attachment J4 (TE-CH).

83 127 PWS C.5.2.30 Does the Government have a schedule for striping and other pavement markings? The striping schedule is seasonal and impacted by weather. The Contractor will work with the COR to develop a schedule and adjust accordingly based on weather.

84 78 PWS 3.4 Are the repair parts and consumables associated with the repair and maintenance of GFP and GFE as a part of the CLIN for Materials and Supplies (Cost Reimbursable)? No. The parts and material required for GFP and GFE are not paid by the Government.

85 78 PWS 3.4 Has any of the GFP and GFE exceeded its serviceable life? Can the government provide a condition code, age of equipment, and historical annual maintenance costs? Some equipment offered is aged. It is up to the contractor upon their inspection to accept or deny any particular offered piece. Any maintenance records available can be provided. Please refer to FAR 52.245-1.

86 78 PWS 3.4 Should the GFP and GFE exceed its serviceability during the contract period, will the Government replace the GFP and GFE? No.

87 77 PWS C.3.2.2 Does the Government pay for heating oil used to heat the facilities? Yes, but not for contractor occupied facilities at Yukon Training Area or Donnelly Training.

88 N/A PWS GENERAL Does the Government provide external network access for contractor computer network at all locations? Only on Fort Wainwright, not in the training areas.

89 78 PWS C.3.4.1 If the property listing provided in the PWS is not accurate at the time of transfer to the awarded contractor, is the contractor responsible for all costs related to making the property available for use? The property listing will be adjusted to show only those items requested for use by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for the equipment once it is signed for until it is returned to the Government. Please refer to FAR 52.245-1

90 80 PWS C.3.5.1 Is the maintenance and repairs to contractor occupied space conducted as a DMO and under the Preventative Maintenance Program? With few exceptions that may arise, the contractor is responsible for maintenance and repair of space solely occupied by the contractor.

91 136 PWS C.5.3.7 Various parking lots are to be cleared as priority 1 within 24 hours of a snow event. If vehicles remain in the parking lot, are contractors liable for any damage that may result? Yes.

92 136 PWS C.5.3.7 If vehicles remain in the parking lot, and snow is plowed around the remaining vehicles, does the contractor meet the priority 1 cleaning response times considering all snow will not be removed? When proper notification is given to the unit's then the cleaning response time will be considered to be met by the contractor if vehicles remain in the parking lot.

93 136 PWS C.5.3.7 Considering the increase in priority 1 snow removal requirements, if sufficient space for equipment parking is not available behind BLDG 3015, are other equipment parking areas – with equipment plugins – available for the additional equipment on FWA? At this point in time there are no additional areas available for contractor equipment other than what is currently supplied.

94 136 PWS C.5.3.7 Considering Government-furnished hand tools and small power tools are no longer provided on this contract, will the Government consider selling the current Government-furnished tools to the awarded contractor? The Government is not able to sell the equipment directly to the vendor.

95 136 PWS C.5.3.7 The transition period of the contract is not sufficient for a contractor to have all equipment required to meet priority 1 snow removal activities delivered. Is the Government able to provide an advanced award notification? If not, will the Government consider modifying the priority 1 requirements? The Government plans to award the contract on or before 1 Sep 18. The Government will not revise its Priority 1 requirements set forth in the solicitation or resultant contract.

96 85 PWS 4.6.4 MATERIAL INVOICING Are office supplies considered as a consumable? Yes. Office supplies are a personal expense not considered "Materials and Supplies" as detailed in the PWS, paras. C1.6.1, C.4.5, and C.4.6.4., and not permitted to be invoiced under the T&M CLIN [X017 to X020].

97 N/A ATTACHMENT J6 N/A What is the process for communications with airfield operations when personnel are operating on the runway? Attachment J6 does not list radios for contractor use. Airfield communications radios will be provided as GFE. Rules for GFE apply. The Government will provide four (4) radios with the control tower net necessary to communicate with the Airfield personnel. Please refer to Attachment J14, Para C.4.1

98 N/A SITE VISIT AND ATTACHMENT J6 N/A During the site visit Kabota skid steers were observed; however, attachment J6 does not identify skid steers as GFE. Are these skid steers GFE? The Kabota skid steers were erroneously omitted from Attachment J6 and are available as GFE.

99 Chenega 2 Is the Painter labor category included in the CBA? Please refer to Attachments J15 and J18 for all questions regarding labor rates and labor categories.

100 Is the Grounds Maintenance labor category included in the CBA? Please refer to Attachments J15 and J18 for all questions regarding labor rates and labor categories.

101 Are the labor rates at YTA consistent with labor rates at DTA? Please refer to Attachments J15 and J18 for all questions regarding labor rates and labor categories.

102 58 PWS C.2.1 Key Personnel states,” Personnel identified as key for operation oversight includes Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, and Shop Leads.” This contradicts statements in Section L, Tab A, Key Point #3, which states, “… (to include at least Project Manager, Resource Business Manager, and Quality Control Systems Manager)…” and C.1.4.2 which states, “Key Contractor Personnel include the following: SMGR, a designated deputy Project Manager (PM), and those individuals responsible for managing the work in each major service area of the Contract.” Please clarify. The PWS and RFP have been changed to clarify Key Contractor Personnel.

103 35 PWS C.9.5.1 States, “The Contractor shall obtain and maintain a facility clearance by submitting a DD Form 254, located in paragraph C.7.8, TE-FR, Forms and Reports to the KO prior to Contract phase-in start date.” What level of Facility Clearance is required? Also, we cannot locate the DD 254 provided in paragraph C.7.8, TE-FR, Forms and Reports. The form is required for classified contracts (FAR). This is not a classified contract

104 K-57 ATTACH J16 APPEND. F States, “All Offerors (both large and small businesses) are required to complete a Small Business Participation Proposal.” Does this apply as this offer is a Total Small Business set-aside? This requirement is a separate requirement from the subcontracting plan required on some contracts. All contractors are required to fill out the form.

105 91 PWS C.5.1.1.15 Is the locksmith a Government or contractor employee? The locksmith is a Government employee.

106 31 CBA JOB TITLES In order to accurately account for labor categories and cost, will the Government provide copies of the Position Descriptions for the various PLC’s identified for the each of the Job Titles? (for example: Heavy Equipment Operator – OPHVEQ, SPCEQ2, OPHVEL) PLCs have been removed from Attachment J15; Please refer to Attachments J15, as revised, J18 and J19 for all questions regarding labor rates and labor categories

107 20-23 SECTION B CLIN'S CLIN 1017 and 1019 have the same description except CLIN 1017 goes from 1 Sep 19 – 30 Sep 19 and CLIN 1019 period of performance is 1 Oct 19 – 31 Aug 20. CLIN 1018 and 1020 have the same description except CLIN 1018 goes from 1 Sep 19 – 30 Sep 19 and CLIN 1020 period of performance is 1 Oct 19 – 31 Aug 20. Could the government please clarify why they duplicated these CLINs with different periods of performance within the same option years? Is the contractor required to price these CLINs since it states these are non-evaluated? CLINs X017 to X020 are structured as T&M for purposes of reimbursement of materials and supplies. The funding for materials can't cross the Fiscal Year. Based on the POP we have to have a CLIN that ends on 30 September and another that begins on 1 October. In addition we also have a requirement to track what the materials are used on (municipal/real property) so two additional CLINs are necessary to track the funding. Contractors are requested to price the CLINs based on the information provided in Attachment J14.

108 1-54 SECTIONS B & F CLINS Some periods of performance appear to be 1 month, 10 months, and 12 months with the same year and some are Sept to Sept, some are Sept to Aug., and some are Oct. to Aug. Please clarify. The CLINs that are monthly will only have 10 months in the base year since the period of full performance is only 1 Nov 18 - 31 Aug 19. Please see answer above for additional information.

109 10 PWS C.1.1 During the site visit it was stated that Donnelly and Black Rapids Training Areas are heated electrically and not by fuel oil. Are these heating and utility costs borne by the government or by the contractor? Electric heat is only in the bivouac buildings at the DTA. That utility cost is not contractor's responsibility. The maintenance structure at DTA is GFP and maintenance, repair and heat are the contractor's responsibility.

110 10 PWS C.1.1 Yukon Training Area was observed to be heated by fuel oil at the site visit. Are these heating costs bore by the government or by the contractor? The maintenance structure at YTA is GFP and maintenance, repair and heat are contractor responsibility.

112 15-16 PWS C.1.2.5 2)If a schedule already exists, will that schedule be published for all to see? The Government in most cases will provide a schedule in advance for planning

113 15-16 PWS C.1.2.5 3)What is the process of feedback to change said schedule within GFEBs for efficiencies? Contractor can discuss any potential changes within the scope of the contract with the Contracting Officer.

114 15-16 PWS C.1.2.5 4) Is there a maximum number or range of maintenance orders prior to re-negotiation? The Government has provided a best estimate quantity for maintenance orders based on historic data or previous requirements consumption rates per FAR 16.504

115 23 PWS C.1.4.8.5 This section states the training required. Part of the training includes asbestos and lead awareness. Does the government have a specific lead and asbestos record for each and every building to ensure the training requirements can be met? Are the records sufficient to allow work near areas of asbestos or lead without prior sampling? Or is it the government’s expectation that prior to work beginning, sampling must be performed and the applicable precautions taken? The government does not have records for buildings containing asbestos. Hence the requirement for awareness. When the contractor is unsure if there is asbestos present in the course of their work, it is their responsibility to make the decision whether or not to test.

116 78 PWS C.3.4.1 Regarding government furnished property: Since not all equipment was visible or available during the site visit, Will the government provide condition codes of the equipment such that offerors can evaluate equipment needs, as some of the equipment at the roads and grounds was in poor shape. Some equipment offered is aged. It is up to the contractor upon their inspection to accept or deny any particular offered piece. Any maintenance records available can be provided, Please refer to FAR 52.245-1(d)(2)(iii) which states "The Government may, at its option, furnish property in an “as-is” condition. The Contractor will be given the opportunity to inspect such property prior to the property being provided. In such cases, the Government makes no warranty with respect to the serviceability and/or suitability of the property for contract performance. Any repairs, replacement, and/or refurbishment shall be at the Contractor's expense". Also refer to Attachment J13, PWS, C.4

117 82 PWS C.4.2 Will the contractor be in government furnished facilities? Will the contractor be authorized to perform maintenance and repairs to contractor furnished equipment within government furnished facilities, or must the maintenance be performed in contractor furnished facilities? Some facilities are provided (C.7.6 and site visit). Yes, the contractor can perform maintenance and repair on their equipment in that space

118 97 PWS C.5.1.2.1 For maintenance orders on government equipment not listed in the TE-FE, will the government provide examples of equipment to be repaired? Examples are stated in the PWS, reference paragraph (C5.1.2.1)

119 10 PWS C.1 Please clarify if the period of performance for the Base Year is 12 months or 2 month transition period and 10 months of full performance? The Base Year is comprised of 2 months Phase-In and 10 months of full contract performance. Refer to Attachment J13, PWS Para C.1

120 116 PWS C.5.2.24 Attachment J5-TE-PM lists 75 overheard doors that require annual PMs, Attachment J14 only lists 18 annual PMs. Should the offeror only price the 18 Overhead PMs list on Attachment 14? Estimated quantity of overhead doors is 75 which is listed in Attachment J5, TE-PM Equipment List. Attachment J14, Price Document, will list the estimated PM's per year (41 for base year and 75 for each subsequent option year)

121 131 PWS C.5.3.2 PWS C.5.3.2 states there are 700 acres of improved and semi-improved grounds while J2-TE-WD lists 606 acres of mowing. Please provide the acres of improved and semi-improved grounds that the contractor is responsible to maintain. The 606 acres is what the government has data for because that was the area that was done preceding this contract. The government has reassessed needs and the total acreage is 700.

122 ATTACHEMENT J15 CBA Attachment J15 does not include any positions from the Laborers Union, (Laborer, Grounds Maintenance, Laborers, Pest Controller, etc.) Please verify that the CBA includes all positions within the Fairbanks Joint Crafts Council Agreement. Contracting Please see Attachment J15 for requested information. Also please refer to J18 and J19 for additional wage information if applicable.

123 80 PWS C.3.6.1 Is the contractor responsible for the cost of heating oil required to heat the government provided-contractor used facilities at Donnelly Training Area and Black Rapids Training Sites? If yes, please provide the historical usage at both sites. Yes for DTA; no contractor provided facility at Black Rapids.

124 2 RFP SECTION B CLIN 0001 CLIN 0001 states, "Maintenance Orders in accordance with the PWS C.5.1. All specified tasks included within this Item Number (CLIN) are listed in the Pricing Sub-CLINs contained in Section J, Attachment. J-14. Also included in J-14 are Performance Work Statement references, frequencies, estimated quantities and pricing. All payments for Pricing Sub-CLINs 51101 through 51149 shall be made under this." Will the contractor be paid 1/12th of the total amount of CLIN 0001 per month or will the contractor be paid by multiplying the actual tasks performed per month by the pricing per task listed on Attachment J-14? Numbers are estimated occurrences based on history. Payment will be for actual tasks performed. The Government has provided a best estimate quantity for maintenance orders based on historic data or previous requirements consumption rates per FAR 16.504. Attachment J14 requires offerors provide unit prices for each SCLIN (51101 through 51149) and totals based upon best estimated qualities. The total estimate quantities from these SCLINs would be the "Max Amount" indicated at Section B, CLIN X001

125 3 RFP SECTION B CLIN 0003 CLIN 0002 states, "Preventative Maintenance in accordance with the PWS C.5.2 with the exception of C.5.2.8, C.5.2.27, C.5.2.29, and C.5.2.30. All specified tasks included within this Item Number (CLIN) are listed in the Pricing Sub-CLINs contained in Section J, Attachment. J-14. Also included in J-14 are Performance Work Statement references, frequencies, estimated quantities and pricing. All PM tasks under this CLIN are based on set schedules." Will the contractor be paid 1/12th of the total amount of CLIN 0002 per month or will the contractor be paid by multiplying the actually tasks performed per month by the pricing per task listed on Attachment J-14? The contractor will be paid for the tasks performed. All tasks are estimated and my be higher or lower. The CLINs that are "monthly" will be paid at the full monthly rate at the end of the month. The Government has provided a best estimate quantity for maintenance orders based on historic data or previous requirements consumption rates per FAR 16.504

126 4 PWS C.3.4 Please clarify if the contractor is responsible for all repairs and scheduled maintenance or if the contractor is responsible for scheduling/transporting the equipment for the repairs and maintenance for GFE? The contractor is responsible all repairs, scheduling, and transporting of the GFE. Please refer to FAR 52.245-1(d)(2)(iii)

127 4 PWS C.3.4 Is the contractor or government responsible to replace GFE once the GFE has reached its useful life? GFE at the end of useful life may be turned in back to the government. The equipment is being offered "as is" and the government will not replace GFE returned to the government. Attachment J-13 (PWS) has been revised at C.3.4. Also please refer to FAR 52.245-1(d)(2)(iii)

128 127 PWS C.5.2.30 Please clarify if airfield striping, road striping and parking striping shall be price in CLIN X004? Yes.

129 127 PWS C.5.2.30 Are the hours for performing airfield striping, road striping and parking lot striping include in the historical hours listed in J2-TE-WD? In past contracts, these tasks have been performed by subcontractors. Hours are not available.

130 127 PWS C.5.2.30 Please provide the workload (linear feet of striping) for the bi-annual airfield striping and marking Previously performed by a sub-contractor. This number is not available

131 127 PWS C.5.2.30 Please provide the workload for the number of crosswalks, vehicle stop lines and vehicle parking space the contractor is responsible to maintain? The Government does not have the information requested.

132 ATTACHMENT J14 BASE YEAR The Maintenance Orders for the Base Year (10 Months) Estimated Units are the same as the Option Years (12 Months) Estimated Units? Should the offeror prorate the Estimated Units to reflect the Period of Performance? The estimates have been updated for the base year. The contractors must use the numbers in the revised Attachment J14.

133 78 PWS C.3.4 Paragraph C.3.4 states, "Government Furnished Property & Government Furnished Equipment shall not be transferred from one location to another to perform work within the scope of this contract without prior notice from the KO or GPA." Please provide the location of GFE so the offeror can identify which CFE is required at each site. During Phase-in all equipment will be inspected and accepted or declined by the contractor. Any equipment the contractor would like to relocate will be coordinated with the KO.

134 ATTACHMENT J14 CLIN Since a majority of the CLINs will be invoiced by completed tasks, will the government consider incorporating a Monthly Management and Administrative CLIN for offerors for Project Management Staffing? No.

135 99; 100 RFP: New Corporate Entities; Volume IV – Cost/Price (4); (3) Are the Letters of Commitment referenced in Past Performance required in both Volume III and Volume IV Volume III and Volume IV require letters of commitment for New Corporate Entities.

136 97 RFP: Volume III – Past Performance (1) The instructions for organizing Section 1 – Contract Descriptions differ from instructions in Attachment J10. Please clarify. After further review, the Government has removed the requirement to submit the form in Attachment J10. Contractors shall use the instructions in the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 (Section L) for Volume 3.

137 99; 100 RFP: New Corporate Entities; Volume IV – Cost/Price (4); (3) Are the Letters of Commitment referenced in Past Performance required in both Volume III and Volume IV? Yes.

138 91 SECTION L 1 Will the…