Consolidated_Questions_TFP_15Nov2018.pdf

Task Force POWER

W912DY-19-R-XXX1

Questions / Answers

1. If the contractor’s employees are not allowed to be housed on base, will they receive per diem?

Answer: On Base housing is the only option for work in Afghanistan.

2. For the mobilization of personnel we would need know if the contractors personnel will be allowed to stay on base or off base, because that effects the pricing of the contract. So do you want the mobilization and demobilization calculated for on base or off base?

Answer: Mobilization and demobilization will be on Base.

3. Once the contract is awarded, what is time frame for scheduling dates for personnel to report to CRC for processing?

Answer: This is the mobilization process, CRC has requirements for training and medical prior to attending. CRC has a capacity for each class, the process begins when the contract is awarded and the time frame for completion varies.

4. Will the government give the incoming contractor time to contact the outgoing contactor employees to see how many will stay on board? By allowing this would cut cost on mobilization.

Answer: The contract provides 60 Days for mobilization, the outgoing contractor has 30 days to demob. It is the Government’s intent to award the contract 60 Days prior to the current contractor’s work end date for sufficient time to mobilize.

5. Are we required to hire people from the U.K since the work is 70% US and 30% U.K?

Or does the US Master electricians and journeyman just have to be license to do the U.K work?

Answer: A ratio of U.S. / UK experience and work is expected to be approximately 70% / 30%.

Contractors will need to hire UK workers skilled and trained in dealing with 50Hz systems. We believe US will only be trained and have experience with 60Hz. Having SME’s for the 50Hz systems is vital when we get into more complicated projects

6. The PWS stated; additionally, the Contractor shall operate and perform stock control functions at two EBOM yards with one currently located at Bagram Airfield (BAF), Afghanistan and another to be established at Kandahar Air Field (KAF). The work will take place at existing established facilities with Department of Defense (DOD) presence.

a. If the government intends to establish another yard, will the government allow the contractor to hire more personnel to maintain both locations?

Answer: This will be evaluated in your proposal, should be included as support personnel to the Team Unit.

b. Or will the contractor have to man both sites with the manpower the government is requesting?

Answer: The Government intends for both sites to be equally manned, the cost should be included in Support Personnel to the Team Unit.

7. Will the cost for leasing vehicles for transportation to and from job sites be the contractors cost or the government?

Answer: This is a cost that the contractor may charge to the ODC CLIN through the POR Process. Please see PWS Task 4.

8. How many vehicles does the current contractor have for transportation?

Answer The contract currently has two (2) Contractor Managed Government Owned (CMGO) Polaris Rangers, three (3) CMGO Bobcat Skid Loaders, one (1) CMGO Toyota Hiace, two (2) CMGO Ford Ranger, four (4) CMGO Toyota Hilux, two (2) CMGO Kawasaki Mules, one (1) CMGO Kubota RTV1140, one (1) leased Isuzu Bongo, one (1) leased Caterpillar Forklift, one

(1) leased Toyota Tundra, and one (1) leased Toyota Tacoma

9. Does your company have to be register or license by the Afghanistan government to perform work on military bases?

Answer: Contractors will need to investigate the requirements required by the Afghanistan Government for working in Afghanistan.

10. What size of Bond does the government require for this contract?

Answer: This service contract does not require a bond.

11. Is there a maximum amount of days can the contractor employee’s can take for R&R?

Answer: R&R is managed by the contractor. The key point is that the contractor maintains enough people on the ground to fulfill the mission. The Contractor is required to maintain a minimum 90% staffing level for the duration of the contract. This is to accommodate for Rest and Recuperation (R&R) and unforeseen medical emergencies.

12. Will verifiable references and individual job experience for working in Afghanistan be considered as past performances as long as we provide proof of LOA’s that we work on that contract?

Answer: Proposal reviewers will evaluate past performance of Contractor.

13. Since we are a new company, can we receive an extension to submit our proposal for this contract?

Answer: No

14. What is the contract amount ceiling?

Answer: It depends on the accepted proposal, to be determined.

15. What is the estimated award date for this contract?

Answer: 20-Dec-2018

16. When is the current incumbent contract end date?

Answer: 19-Feb-2019

17. Once the contract is awarded, how long will government take to pay for mobilization?

Answer: Depends on contractors proposed payment schedule, we pay invoices monthly.

18. Why under qualifications only the key personnel are required to have a secret clearance and the other job positions does not?

Answer: There may be a need to attend a secure meeting to discuss the project, the PM and Quality Control specialist are the two individuals best qualified for this task.

19. What type of clearance level does the Master Electrician, Journeyman and Labors must have to perform their jobs?

Answer: There is no security clearance required for these individuals.

20. Will the incumbent company and the government agree to in country transfers? If so, what government forms will be needed?

Answer: Those agreements will have to be made after award with the incumbent company. The Government cannot dictate this.

21. For hiring purposes, how detailed does the background check need to be for the contractor?

Answer: This is at the contractor’s discretion, the contractor will be responsible for the quality of personnel hired under the contract ensuring the personnel must meet the requirement of the

PWS.

22. If the contractor can provide detail information showing the government that the cost and travel time will be reduced to make transition of the contract an ease. Does the contractor have to use military air for deploying from CRC to Afghanistan?

Answer: Contractor is required to use MILAIR for deployment from the CRC, limited exceptions have been approved in the past.

23. If the safety officer is not required, do we need to include that in the pricing of the contract?

Or can we make a note on the excel spreadsheet stating with safety office and without safety officer for the price?

Answer: Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), is required and also is a “Key Person”

24. What type of programs or software is being used to maintain the inventory?

Answer: Barcloud is the current system used for inventory

25. Why wouldn’t the Internet service be paid or provided under the direct cost?

Answer: In addition to the labor rate per employee, contractors should include costs for Computer/Laptops/Office Equipment/Internet/Communications, and any additional costs associated with a working team excluding what is provided by the Government.

26. Can the government require an IT technician be included in this contract? The internet service, Note: It is understood that the Contractor is expected to perform all maintenance, repair, update and upgrades to the IT system. This is expected to be included in the FFP for Task 2- Electrical Assessment, Update and Repair.

Answer: The contractor is not required to have an IT technician full-time on the project, but the contractor is expected to be able to maintain, repair, update, and perform upgrades on the IT system as they come up.

27. What type of internet services will be need for repairs?

Answer: Reports will need to be submitted, most sites in Afghanistan are equipped with communication and internet services for purchase. There are also Cell phone services that may need to be purchased.

28. Will the contractor have to work on the NIPR, CENTRIX or SIPR networks?

Answer: No

29. Should the contractor hire a qualified IT certified technician, because that is similar but different from electrical? This also will affect the pricing of the contract.

Answer: It is up to the contractor on how they want to perform the maintain, repair, update, and perform upgrades on the IT system portion of the contract. Price accordingly.

30. Do the current offices in BAF have internet drops or wireless routers from the current base internet provider company?

Answer: TF POWER has a work compound separate from the USACE living compound. There are internet drops at both locations. Some wireless routers are available, but the Contractor will need to provide their own equipment to suit their specific needs.

31. How many people will be required to have a SIPR, NIPR and CENTRIX account?

Answer: None

32. Will the company need to register for JPAS to verify key employee’s security clearances?

Answer: Yes. JPAS is a required system that is used by the company’s security office to input and verify security clearance.

33. Does the incumbent contractor have TCN’S and U.K citizens currently employed? If so, how many of each is employed?

Answer: Yes. Exact employment details of the current company will not be provided by the Government to the bidders.

34. What is the current base salary or hourly wage being charged by the current contractor?

Answer: This is proprietary information of the current contractor and will not be provided to the bidders.

35. What was the award amount per task order for the current contractor?

Answer: This is proprietary information of the current contractor and will not be provided to the bidders.

36. Task 2 - Electrical Assessment, Update and Repair (FIRM FIXED PRICE) Included in this task and all Optional Subtasks are the inspection, update, and repair personnel along with the requisite management, technical, and administrative support to accomplish the work indicated herein. Changes in support may be required due to changes in OP TEMPO, and will be executed upon written request from the KO.

If additional tasks are required do to OP TEMPO, will the contractor receive additional compensation for the additional task being request by the KO?

Answer: No. All work requested will be within scope

37. Will the contractor be able to use local vendors to order materials and tools for the project?

Answer: Local vendors can be used for tools, but electrical material is required to be ordered from the US or UK with all of the required certifications. Local electrical material, non UL listed material, and generic UK material will not be permitted.

38. Is 60 days the maximum amount of time the government will give the contractor to Phase in?

Answer: Yes

39. Will the Government issue the incoming company a DODAAC or Transportation Account Code for shipping materials in Afghanistan?

Answer: For shipping within Afghanistan the answer is yes. For shipping from outside Afghanistan to Afghanistan the answer is no. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ship material from the point of origin to Afghanistan

40. Once the invoices are submitted, how long does the government take to pay the contractors company?

Answer: The Government has 30 Days to pay an invoice and avoid added interest costs.

41. Due to political reasons; if the government shutdowns, will this contract receive the funding to pay the contractor?

Answer: Yes, Government shutdowns do not effect awarded contracts.

42. If key personnel are not allowed to be dual hat, how will they be able to take vacation? They would have to work a complete year or is that alright to be dual hat for vacation, emergency or quitting.

Answer: Contractor will have to back fill key personnel that are no longer available to perform for various reasons.

43. Who pays for renewal security clearances for personnel on this contract?

Answer: The Contractor

44. What is the cost for renewing a security clearance?

Answer: This is a Contractor requirement and costs will have to be dependent on who the contractor uses

45. Solicitation, p. 2, paragraph 4 "The solicitation notice identifies 5 Key Personnel on p. 2, paragraph 4, including both a Property Control Manager and a Property Manager, that shall meet the qualifications specified in PWS paragraph 2.4. However, PWS paragraph 2.4 does not specify a Property Control Manager as a Key position.

a. Please confirm whether the Property Control Manager is a required Key position.

Answer: The title Property Control Manager, was an error in the RFP, it is used interchangeably with Property Manager. Property Manager is the correct term, Property Control Manager is not identified in the PWS. The RFP will be amended.

b. If yes, please provide the required personnel qualifications for the Property Control Manager position."

46. Solicitation p. 4, Proposal Submission Requirements. Solicitation p. 5, paragraph 5 "Proposal Submission Requirements on solicitation notice p. 4 state “Proposal shall be submitted in electronic form using Microsoft Office Suites programs NLT 4:00pm Central Time, Monday, December 3, 2018.” On p. 5, paragraph 5, however, the solicitation notice states “Ensure your proposal is submitted in PDF format.” As it is helpful for controlling file size, please confirm that PDF format is acceptable for proposal submittal."

Answer: Yes, ensure your proposal is submitted in PDF format. Spreadsheets shall be submitted in Excel format.

47. Solicitation p. 4, Proposal Submission Requirements.

"Proposal Submission Requirements on solicitation notice p. 4, last paragraph, state “All portions of the proposal, including cover pages, table of contents, and the price section shall use a font no smaller than 11-pitch, Times New Roman.” Please confirm whether fonts other than Times New Roman and/or smaller than 11-point may be acceptable for use in tables, graphics, exhibits, and/or images so long as legibility is maintained."

Answer: You may use fonts other than Times New Roman and/or smaller than 11-point in tables, graphics, exhibits, and/or images so long as legibility is maintained.

48. Solicitation p. 5, paragraph 5 "Proposal Submission Requirements on solicitation notice p. 5, paragraph 5, state “All proposal documents when printed shall fit on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper to include spreadsheets (with appropriate page breaks).” Please confirm whether 11 x 17 inch layouts may be used when necessary to present maps, charts, tables, and/or other images in the Exhibits."

Answer: Yes, you may use 11 x 17 inch layouts when necessary to present maps, charts, tables, and/or other images in the Exhibits.

49. It is customary to allow 30 days of R&R per year to each employee stationed in Afghanistan. Are periods for R&R required and does the Government require that R&R be taken in a certain way (e.g. we have seen one R&R period of 30 days, 10 days of R&R every 4 months, two R&R periods of 15 days each, etc.)? If more than one R&R period is required, will the Government pay transportation for additional R&R periods?

Answer: Days for R&R are up to the contractor. The Government’s only concern is that R&R does not interfere with the work. If extended R&R’s are chosen, the Contractor must make sure that coverage is given during those absences. R&R reimbursement is part of the firm fixed price in Task 2. It is up to the Contractor to determine how much to propose in the bid for R&R reimbursement.

50. Is there an incumbent contractor, and are there incumbent contract employees currently filling these positions on site? If yes, who is the incumbent contractor?

Answer: Yes there is an incumbent contractor. EXP Federal INC. is the current contractor.

51. PWS paragraph 2.4 states, “Personnel Qualifications for Key Personnel. Key personnel consist of the positions listed below and these individuals must be deployed fulltime,” and lists four key personnel – the Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Property Manager, and Site Safety and Health Officer. In the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, the Key Personnel Qualifications paragraph on page 2 under the TECHNICAL APPROACH lists five key personnel – The Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Property Control Manager, Property Manager and Site Safety and Health Officer. Which is correct? Are there four or five key personnel?

Answer: The title Property Control Manager, was an error in the RFP, it is used interchangeably with Property Manager. Property Manager is the correct term, Property Control Manager is not identified in the PWS. The RFP will be amended.

52. Paragraph 7.3 states, “All personnel will be required to have a valid passport valid for the entire POP of the individual’s presence in Afghanistan. Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all personnel have all appropriate documentation and meet requirements to enter and work in Afghanistan.” This paragraph insinuates that all personnel should be non-Afghan.

Answer: Correct, Local Nationals are not allowed on US Bases.

53. Paragraph 7.5, USFOR-A Camp Access Procedures, states, “Citizens of the following countries Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Sudan and Syria are prohibited access to the installation unless granted an exception by the USFORA Commander. For each exception to policy, a name-check with the U.S. Embassy will be conducted and kept on file at the Bagram PMO Installation Access Office. Citizens of the following countries Russia, People’s Republic of China, and Socialist Republic of Vietnam are permitted to apply for installation access; however, a name-check with the U.S. Embassy must be conducted. The Contractor shall obtain CACs for all US Citizen employees.” This paragraph insinuates that personnel from any country except those named in paragraph 7.5 can gain access to the installation, and assumedly can be hired under this contract.

Answer: Correct

54. Can Local Nationals with the appropriate certifications and qualifications be hired for Key Personnel positions that do not require a security clearance, Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Property Manager and laborer positions?

Answer: No

55. Can Third Country Nationals with the appropriate certifications and qualifications be hired for Key Personnel positions that do not require a security clearance, Master Electrician, Journeyman Electrician, Property Manager and laborer positions?

Answer: TCN/OCN are only allowed for the laborer positions

56. PWS Paragraph 8 states, “All invoices must be submitted to the U.S. Army Engineering Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center (CEHNC) for technical review and payment. All invoices will be submitted electronically via e-mail.”

PWS Paragraph 8.2 states, “Receipt of Invoices - for purposes of documenting the receipt date of invoices processed by the CEHNC all hard copy invoices will be dated stamped with the date they are physically received in CEHNC mailroom.” Is the requirement for electronic or hard copy invoices?

Answer: Submit invoices electronically to the following:

Monica Nelson (the person in this role is subject to change) CEHNC-OEG-Invoices@usace.army.mil Monica.T.Nelson@usace.army.mil

Paragraph 8.2 will be updated in the PWS.

57. Page 4 of the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation states, “Exhibits and/or images and the Contractor Team Arrangements (CTA) do not count toward the page limit.” The Government did not ask for CTAs elsewhere in the solicitation. Are they required?

Answer: CTA’s are not required but highly recommended to demonstrate contractor’s plan.

58. Historically, the Task Force POWER and Task Force SAFE programs have had a requirement for a “fire protection engineers” and "fire inspectors". These positions were not included in the current Task Force POWER solicitation, W912DY-19-R-XXX1. Is it the USG’s intention to no longer have these positions be a requirement?

Answer: Bid on the current project as it is written in the RFP.

59. PWS Reference: Internet Services: The Contractor shall have a reliable internet subscription to support the Electrical Inspections and Repairs Program, Afghanistan for each regional operations center identified in the PWS under Task 2, 3, and 4 and several other locations, such as KAF, that the Inspect/Repair Mission will have a major presence for an extended duration.

This internet subscription will be completely independent from and not interfere with, violate, interconnect with or otherwise be associated with any other internet or other communications systems present (e.g., Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router (NIPR), Secret Internet Protocol Router (SIPR), CENTCOM Regional Intelligence Exchange System (CENTRIX) or others).

The use of this internet subscription at several different locations is intended solely for the purpose of supporting the work of the Electrical, Inspections and Repairs Program, in Afghanistan. The Contractor shall provide office facilities with internet service to support the one Government COR and/or PM Forward.

Note: It is understood that the Contractor is expected to perform all maintenance, repair, update and upgrades to the IT system. This is expected to be included in the FFP for Task 2- Electrical Assessment, Update and Repair.

Question: Will the government provide the exact number and locations of the sites that require internet so that it can be priced properly?

Answer: Exact number and locations are not able to be provided. Numbers and locations are based on workload and the need of the Army.

60. PWS Reference: 7.13.1 The Contractor shall provide for the maintenance and repair of all GP/CAP in their possession.

Question: Will the government give current status of the GP/CAP to make an assessment of maintenance actions that may need to be taken?

Answer: No, see property list provided with RFP.

61. PWS Reference: 7.13.2 The Contractor shall maintain a purchasing and distribution system at the Administrative Office to provide the GP/CAP to the sites and associated housing areas.

Question: Is this system government furnished? If not, are there specific requirements for this system or up to the contractor to determine?

Answer: The system is not government furnished and is up to the contractor to determine.

62. RFP Reference: Proposal Submission Requirements: “All proposal documents when printed shall fit on 8 ½ x 11 inch paper to include spreadsheets (with appropriate page breaks). All documents and spreadsheets shall include the offeror Name, PWS Title, and Date. Ensure your proposal is submitted in PDF format. Spreadsheets shall be submitted in Excel format.”

Question: Will the government permit 11x17 size pages for Org charts and timeline graphs?

Answer: Yes

63. PWS 2.17 TF Power Operations Manual Will USG provide copy of TF Power Ops Manual to assist with proposal development?

Answer: No

64. PWS 2.18 Internet Services What are the current services in place and will USG require existing services? Will Task 4 be used to procure internet services?

Answer: Current services are in place, but it will be up to the incoming contractor to secure a new contract and determine what equipment will need to be kept. The internet is to be bid as part of the FFP for Task 2. In addition to the labor rate per employee, contractors should include costs for Computer/Laptops/Office Equipment/Internet/Communications, and any additional costs associated with a working team excluding what is provided by the Government.

65. PWS 2.2.2, 2.2.5, 2.2.8 Laborers What minimum qualifications are required for laborers? What trades (except for electricians) are required? Will security clearances be required for laborers?

Answer: No minimum qualification for laborers is given. Laborers need to be able to help and assist the electricians with electrical work. No security clearance is required.

66. PWS 2.2.2, 2.2.5, 2.2.8 Laborers Must laborers be US citizens? If not, are there any restrictions as to nationalities/country of origin? Are Local Nationals allowed?

Answer: Local Nationals are not allowed. Paragraph 7.5, USFOR-A Camp Access Procedures, states, “Citizens of the following countries Cuba, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Sudan and Syria are prohibited access to the installation unless granted an exception by the USFORA Commander. For each exception to policy, a name-check with the U.S. Embassy will be conducted and kept on file at the Bagram PMO Installation Access Office.

Citizens of the following countries Russia, People’s Republic of China, and Socialist Republic of Vietnam are permitted to apply for installation access; however, a name-check with the U.S.

Embassy must be conducted. The Contractor shall obtain CACs for all US Citizen employees.”

67. PWS 2.2.2, 2.2.5, 2.2.8 Laborers Must laborers be employees of prime contractor? Or subcontractor? Or can prime procure services from third parties?

Answer: Subcontracting is allowed but all employees are held to the same standard regardless of if they work for the prime or sub.

68. PWS_Attachment_B_-_GFP_List_-_TFP_as_of_29_Oct_18 Is the computer/IT equipment listed in the GFP List the total required for this program? If not, will procurement of additional equipment be allowed using Task 3 and/or 4?

Answer: Any additional equipment the contractor deems needed will be bid for and purchased under the FFP of Task 2.

69. PWS_Attachment_B_-_GFP_List_-_TFP_as_of_29_Oct_18 The GFP List does not include any communications equipment, such as radios. Will radios or other secure comms equipment be required?

Answer: Roshan or cellular network devices should suffice for the needs of this contract.

70. Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Notice, 02NOV2018 Will Small Business entities receive additional credit or consideration points for technical proposals, past performance or price?

Answer: No

71. Attachment_2_-_Task_Table_Task_Force_POWER CLIN 0002, 1002, and 2002 Please confirm that the Unit Each is a team of electricians (1 Master and 1 Journeyman). There are other personnel mobilizing beside electricians, how do we cover those costs?

Answer: Each unit is a team of 1 Master and 1 Journeyman. Include the cost to mobilize everyone that will be needed for this effort. Mobilization/Demobilization costs will only be reimbursed up to the amount proposed in the bid.

72. Attachment_2_-_Task_Table_Task_Force_POWER CLIN 1004 Please confirm that the Unit Each is a team of electricians (1 Master and 1 Journeyman) per month. There are other personnel working in theater (e.g., key personnel) beside electricians, how do we cover those costs in the summary table calculations?

Answer: Each unit is a team of 1 Master and 1 Journeyman. Include the costs for all people in the labor breakdown tabs and then perform calculations as directed on the Task Table.

73. Section 2 – Electrical Assessment, Update and Repair. 2.2.2 Option Task 2C Base Year, increase group with addition of up to 20 helpers/laborers. Can these helpers/laborers be Other Country Nationals (OCN) or do they need to be US citizens or UK citizens? If OCNs are allowed, what are the required qualifications?

Answer: OCNs are allowed but Local Nationals are not allowed. There are no specific qualifications for the laborers. Laborers need to be able to help and assist the electricians with electrical work.

74. Section 2 – Electrical Assessment, Update and Repair. 2.5 Contract Staffing. Are the Master Electricians and Journeyman Electricians required to have a Secret Security Clearance?

Answer: No. Only two key personnel are required to have a Secret Clearance as stated in the

PWS.

75. Section 2 – Electrical Assessment, Update and Repair. 2.7 The Shall provide the operations center office facilities with communications, uplink, phone, internet service and a working office environment including computers and office equipment, as required. Please confirm that the contractor is to provide a physical operations center office. If the contractor is to provide an office, will the Gov’t assist with the acquisition of land for the operations center office.

Answer: Land will be designated and provided by the Government.

76. Section 2 – Electrical Assessment, Update and Repair. 2.18 Internet Services. Is this cost to be captured in CLIN 0004 Base (Monthly Cost per two person team) or CLIN 0008 Other Direct Costs (ODC) FFP Over & Above?

Answer: Internet services are to be submitted as part of the FFP for Task 2 (CLIN 0004) In addition to the labor rate per employee, contractors should include costs for

Computer/Laptops/Office Equipment/Internet/Communications, and any additional costs associated with a working team excluding what is provided by the Government.

77. Section 7 Other Requirements. 7.6 Contractor shall lease or purchase (based on a lease vs purchase analysis) vehicles for use on specified Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) as required, for their country teams. Is this cost to be captured under CLIN 0008 Other Direct Costs (ODC) FFP Over & Above?

Answer: Yes

78. Can contractors assume all GFE listed on the file, “PWS_Attachment_B_-_GFP_List_- _TFP_as_of_29_Oct_18” is in serviceable condition and available for the successful bidder to use during the execution of the next TF POWER contract?

Answer: Yes

79. Synopsis, Key Personnel: The PWS lists the Property Manager as a key person but the combined solicitation lists the Property Manager and Property Control Manager as key personnel. Are both individuals key personnel? If so, will they both require secret security clearances?

Answer: The title Property Control Manager, was an error in the RFP, it is used interchangeably with Property Manager. Property Manager is the correct term, Property Control Manager is not identified in the PWS. The RFP will be amended. Property Manager does not require a secret clearance.

80. Synopsis, Key Personnel: What are the qualifications for the Property Control Manager?

Answer: The title Property Control Manager, was an error in the RFP, it is used interchangeably with Property Manager. Property Manager is the correct term, Property Control Manager is not identified in the PWS. The RFP will be amended.

81. PWS 2.7: Can USACE confirm the Bagram operations center office space will be provided by the government at no cost to the contractor. In addition, can USACE provide a list detailing the office space size and available furniture/equipment (desks, chairs, other equipment)?

Answer: PWS 2.7 The Contractor shall provide the operations center office facilities with communications, uplink, phone, internet service and a working office environment including computers and office equipment, as required. The space and existing furniture is provided at no cost to the contractor. The office furniture will have been used by the current contractor and should be adequate for a new incoming Contractor.

USACE cannot provide a list detailing the office space size and available furniture/equipment.

82. Will all new hires be required to process through the CRC before deploying to Afghanistan to include the British electricians?

Answer: US citizens are required to process through CRC. All others are not required.

83. Will all new hires need to complete a Mod 13 physical to determine their fitness for duty before deploying to Afghanistan?

Answer: Yes

84. PWS 1.5: Can USACE provide bidders copies of the existing Government Work Plans?

Answer: Current Work Plans will be provided to the contractor following Contract Award.

Bidders will not be provided Work Plans.

85. PWS 2.4: Ratio of QCM is 1 per 10 electrical inspection teams but the base scope only states 1 QCM. Since Task 2A requires 15 teams, should the base requirement be for 2 QCMs in Task 2A?

Answer: Yes. In order to maintain the correct ratio. The bids should include enough QCM’s to maintain the ratio.

86. QCM 2.4: Is the additional QCM required to meet the 1 per 10 requirement also considered a Key Personnel with a secret clearance or is this second QCM not a key personnel?

Answer: Second QCM is not a key personnel; however, it is recommended that they meet the same requirements as the Primary QCM in order to provide back-up capabilities.

87. PWS 2.17: Can USACE provide the TF Power Operations Manual referenced in this paragraph.

Answer: No

88. PWS 2.18: Can USACE confirm where the “several other locations” internet is to be provided other than Bagram and Kandahar?

Answer: No

89. PWS 3 and 4: The PWS states the Bill of Materials and ODCs are Firm Fixed Price. Since the amounts and quantities of costs are unknown and must be approved by the KO, should these tasks be Cost Reimbursable?

Answer: Electrical Bill of Material (EBOM) and Other Direct Costs (ODC) are Firm Fixed Price Over and Above and will use the POR process in accordance with the PWS.

90. PWS 5.2: Where should contractors place demobilization costs for its Project Management and Key Personnel since CLINs 0010-0011 are for electricians and laborers only?

Answer: Support personnel costs need to be built into the available CLINS on the Task Table.

For example the cost of one Team may have a portion of the overall support personnel cost.

91. PWS 7.6: Should contractors assume the costs to lease or purchase NTVs for each personnel and the key PMO staff will be funded under CLIN 008 ODCs?

Answer: Yes

92. PWS 7.8: Can USACE provide the estimated contract award date and contract start date?

Answer: Estimated Contract Award date is 20-Dec-2018, current contract ends 19-Feb-2019

93. Combined Synopsis, Page 4 “All portions of the proposal, including cover pages, table of contents, and the price section shall use a font no smaller than 11-pitch, Times New Roman.” Please confirm requirement is 11-pitch and not 11-font.

Answer: 11-Font RFP will be amended

94. Ref. Sec. 1.4 PWS Will there be any nationality restrictions as it relates to the use of MILAIR?

Answer: Proper credentials are required to use MILAIR such as a CAC and LOA. There is no screening for nationality.

95. Ref. Sec(s) 2.2.2; 2.2.5; 2.2.8 PWS Will there be a planned structured work assignment approach to the additional 20 helpers/laborers, such as 1 additional per team? Or will there be a limitation such as 20 to 1 or 2 sites as this impacts planning for oversight and supervision. Please clarify?

Answer: Laborers will be sent where the work is needed. No specific limitations will be given for laborers to electricians.

96. Ref. Sec. 2.4 PWS Paragraph 3 Quality Control Manager The PWS specifies 1 QC Manager per 10 electrical teams; however, the PWS requires a minimal planning factor of 1 Group of 15 Teams as the Base requirement. If this is true, should we expect to man for a base requirement of 2 QC Managers from Day One?

Answer: Yes. In order to maintain the correct ratio. The bids should include enough QCM’s to maintain the ratio.

97. Ref. Sec. 2.4 PWS Paragraph 3 Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) The PWS specifies requirement of a Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) yet states they need not be full time but also cannot be dual hatted nor in conjunction with one of the three positions above. This is confusing for pricing equality and approach. The position is a requirement and given location(s) a Part-time position is likely impractical nor recommended given the type of work we suggest this should be a required FT position or clarified as to what other position may perform these duties?

Answer: Key positions may not be dual-hatted with each other. The SSHO could also be in any other position except for other Key Personnel.

98. Ref. Sec. 2.5 PWS Points 1-3 The PWS issues a clarification on Master & Journeymen qualifications for US / UK terminology and significance. Is it acceptable to utilize this same approach for other country nationals (OCN’s) and their associated qualifications by individual host countries, as many will utilize either NEC or IEC standards in like manner to designate levels of qualifications?

Answer: Only US and UK will be accepted.

99. Ref. Sec. 2.5 PWS Point 4 The PWS issues a clarification on signed inspection reports from site and a work breakdown estimate of (70% / 30% NEC to IEC, will these be pre-designated by client in the initial work requests to ensure allocations of workforce prior to traveling to site(s)?

Answer: It is up to the contractor to manage their work and employees. If special requirements are needed, it will be indicated when the work is turned in.

100. Since this a fix price contract. Is the government requiring a certified pay roll by the contractor?

Answer: No.

101. Could you please provide us with a template for” Volume 2 – Past Performance” to be provided with our proposal.

Answer: There is no template for Volume 2 – Past Performance. Ensure your proposal includes three (3) relevant examples and limit each to two (2) pages. Submit in PDF format. (See page 3 of the Solicitation for more details) If your firm has no relevant past performance, please submit a letter explaining this for Volume 2.

102. Confirm if the key personnel “Secret Security Clearance” can be obtain upon contract award.

Answer: There is not sufficient time for key personnel to get a Secret Security Clearance after award and before mobilization.