I.B.08 Attachment I Projnet QUESTIONS_IRES2_14JUL21.xlsx

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9278557 The Sample TO indicates there is a 12-month base period with three 1-year options. Currently U.S. forces are scheduled to depart Afghanistan before the end of September 2021, which would be within the base period of the sample TO. Should offerors presume these sample problems are fictitious and provide our response as if U.S. forces will remain at KAF and BAF throughout the period of performance for Task 1 and Task 2? Sample Task Order Tasks 1 and 2 Offerors should assume that the requirements in Sample task order (TO) are fictional in nature. See Section 1.0 of the revised Sample TO.

9278559 Sample TO, paragraph 3.10, states that no CAP or GFP is initially anticipated to be provided to the Contractor. Since the beginning of FY21, two incumbent EFR and ERT contractors work in Afghanistan with an inventory of CAP or GFP. Please confirm it is correct to assume no initial CAP/GFP for Tasks 1 and 2. Sample Task Order Tasks 1 and 2 CAP and GFP Section 3.10 has been deleted. For Task 1: a new Section 4.1.5.11 has been added to address CAP and GFP under Task 1 and the table in Section 5.4.2 has been revised for Task 1. For Task 2: text has been added to Section 4.2.2.1 regarding CAP/GFP.

9278560 Sample TO, paragraph 3.10, states that no CAP or GFP is initially anticipated to be provided to the Contractor. In the table following 5.4.2, Task 1.2 Due Date says the due date for the Property Inventory is "30 days after intent of issuance of NTP assuming intent of issuance of GP at time of NTP. Otherwise, TBD." Based on paragraph 3.10, should Offerors assume no GP will be issued at time of NTP for Task 1? Sample Task Order Task 1 See response to comment #9278559.

9278564 Sample TO, paragraph 3.10, states that no CAP or GFP is initially anticipated to be provided to the Contractor. In the table following 5.4.2, Task 2.2 Due Date says the due date for the Property Inventory is "30 days after intent of issuance of NTP assuming intent of issuance of GP at time of NTP. Otherwise, TBD." Based on paragraph 3.10, should Offerors assume no GP will be issued at time of NTP for Task 2? Sample Task Order Task 2 See response to comment #9278559.

9278568 Sample TO, paragraph 3.10, states that the Contractor shall establish and maintain an acceptable Property Management System for the purpose of managing CAP. Paragraph 4.1.6.2 task requirements states that the PMP must detail how the Contractor will control, maintain, care for, and use Government Property and CAP in its possession and refers to GFP information provided in Attachment 3 (pages 29-30 of Attachment D), including Section 7.0, EFR Program Property. Please confirm offerors should assume there will be both CAP and GFP to manage. Sample Task Order Paragraph 3.10 See response to comment #9278559.

9278571 For Task 1, the Sample TO paragraph 4.1.2.2 says the contractor "shall then execute the requirement void of Government involvement other than QA inspections" and Clause 5152.225-5908 says government furnished contractor support services are only provided at BAF and KAF. On the other hand, paragraph 4.1.3.2 indicates contractors may be provided support by LOGCAP. Please confirm there will be military transport, MilAir support, and that offerors should assume there will be accommodations and support at U.S. installations other than BAF/KAF in Afghanistan. Sample Task Order Task 1 Please refer to revised Sections 4.1.3.2 and 4.1.4.13 of the Sample TO.

9278572 For Task 1, paragraph 4.1.4.13 states that MilAir shall be used whenever available to travel within Afghanistan. Can contractors assume MilAir will be available throughout drawdown of U.S. forces? Sample Task Order Paragraph 4.1.4.13 Please refer to revised Section 4.1.4.13 of the Sample TO.

9278573 Instructions for the Sample TO narrative ask offerors to describe activities required to execute field work up to notice to proceed for intrusive field activities. For Tasks 1 and 2, would the Government clarify what are considered intrusive field activities? Sample Task Order Tasks 1 and 2 The text referenced, which is located in Section L, Factor 1: Technical and Management Approach, Section A Technical Approach, Element 2- Sample Task Order, subpart c); has been revised to remove the text "For intrusive field activities".

9278577 Sample Task Order paragraph 4.1.6.5, Specific Task Requirements, says "The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price per EFR team per month in accordance with the task table for EFR team operations services. The Contractor's price shall account for and include all labor, mobilization/demobilization, transportation, and security associated with sustained EFR team operations services." Please confirm pricing is not required for this submittal. Sample Task Order Paragraph 4.1.6.5 Pricing is not required for the submittal; the Sample Task Order is written in a manner such that it is as realistic as possible. However, as described in Section L, Factor 1: Technical and Management Approach, Section A Technical Approach, Element 2- Sample Task Order, subpart f); a Basis of Estimate (BOE) is required. The BOE should account for elements of work (such as labor quantities, other resources etc.) that would have been included the Offeror's determination of pricing for a given Task/Subtask.

9278580 Sample Task Order paragraph 4.1.6.6.1 says "The Contractor shall propose a firm fixed price complying with.... ...the Contractor's prices for mobilization shall include all cost for mobilizing personnel and personal equipment to Afghanistan." Please confirm pricing is not required for this submittal. Sample Task Order Paragraph 4.1.6.6.1 See response to comment #9278577.

9278581 For Task 2, Paragraph 4.2.2.1 states there are two yards currently operational at BAF and KAF. Can offerors assume any existing equipment, such as incinerators or landfarming equipment, would be available? Sample Task Order Task 2 Please refer to revised Section 4.2.2.1.

9278582 For Task 2, Paragraph 4.2.2.1 says "The incumbent will be able to travel extensively under adverse conditions, inspect, document, photograph, GPS, and evaluate sites for accurate reporting..." Did the Government intend to say "offeror" vice "incumbent?" If incumbent was intended, would the Government clarify? Sample Task Order Task 2 Please refer to revised Section 4.2.2.1.

9278584 For Task 2, Paragraph 4.2.2.1 indicates quantities for reporting, spill response, mold remediation, etc. Should offerors make assumptions about how quantities will change with anticipated troop drawdown? Sample Task Order Task 2 See response to Comment #9278557.

9278586 Task 2, paragraph 4.2.3.1 indicates the Government will provide for the security of Contractor personnel commensurate with the threat but paragraph 4.2.2.3 indicates any subcontractor response movements will be self-sustaining and have all the necessary equipment to perform and complete the response action. Would the Government confirm it will not provide for the security of subcontractors? Sample Task Order Task 2 Please refer to revised Section 4.2.3.1.

9278587 Task 2, paragraph 4.2.2.3.3 states that in the event the Government is unable to or declines to provide physical security and logistics support, the offeror may be required to provide physical security at designated locations, to be part of Subtask 8. Did the Government intend to refer to Subtask 2.11, Logistics Support (Over and Above)? Sample Task Order Task 2 Please refer to revised Section 4.2.3.1, Section 4.2.2.3.3, and Section 4.2.6.11.

9278589 Task 2, paragraph 4.2.2.3.3 states that in the event the Government is unable to or declines to provide physical security and logistics support, the offeror may be required to provide physical security at designated locations. For purposes of this Sample TO response and to better compare responses from multiple offerors, can offerors assume this physical security and logistics support will be provided by the Government? Sample Task Order Task 2 Please refer to revised Section 4.2.3.1 and Section 4.2.2.3.3.

9278591 Task 2, paragraph 4.2.3.6 states that the Government will provide DSN telephone services and may provide NIPR connections if there is a legitimate need to support the project. Is this equipment only available to support Task 2 activities, or can offerors use these services for both Task 1 and Task 2? Sample Task Order Paragraph 4.2.3.6 Please refer to revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.2.3.6.

9278594 Task 2, paragraph 4.2.4.6.1.1 states that the offeror shall prepare an EBS for each new base camp occupied or expected to be occupied for more than 30 days. With the anticipated drawdown of U.S. forces, can offerors assume that EBSs for new base camps will not be required for the Sample TO? Sample Task Order Task 2 See response to comment #9278577.

9278596 Task 2, paragraph 4.2.6.8 indicates offerors are to provide four Environmental Response Site Teams consisting of two contractor personnel for each team. In Attachment D, page 37, the Sample TO Proposal Summary lists 12 units for Environmental Response Teams (FFP per month). Should offerors assume this is 12 units of four 2-person teams (that is, 12 months with 8 total people)? Sample Task Order Paragraph 4.2.6.8 Yes, as stated in the Specific Task Requirements of Section 4.2.6.8, Offerors should assume 12 units of four 2-person teams (8 total people).

9278597 For Task 2, would the Government clarify how many SMEs are to be provided for the Sample TO? Should offerors assume 1 Environmental SME for a total of 12 units and 1 Environmental Response Support SME for a total of 12 units? Sample Task Order Task 2 Please refer to revised Section 4.2.6.9 and Section 4.2.6.10.

9278598 For Task 3, would the Government provide an estimated start date for contract award so that offerors can estimate the approximate date of NTP issuance and, therefore, weather conditions during the MPPEH clearance activities? Sample Task Order Task 3 Please refer to revised Section 1.0 of the Sample TO.

9278599 Sample TO, Section 5.3.1, lists contacts for deliverables. It does not include a Jordan Project Manager. Please confirm a copy of deliverables for Task 3 will be submitted to a Jordan PM. Sample Task Order Task 3 Please refer to revised Section 5.3.

9279512 Offerors were unable to post inquiries to Projnet until June 11, preventing offerors from clarifying aspects of the sample task order that might have a significant impact on their technical approach. To allow time for the Government to respond to inquiries and for offerors to incorporate these responses into their technical approach, we request an extension for the submittal of the IRES2 proposal for a period of four additional weeks. Inquiries Please refer to Amendment 0003 which extends the due date.

9280276 4.1.5.5 Home Leave Policy requires Offeror's to maintain a 90% operational strength throughout the life of Task 1. Please clarify whether this 90% threshold is based on the Government's Suggested EFR staffing tables per 4.1.4.5, or Offeror's proposed staffing breakdown. Attachment C, Sample Task Order, 4.1.5.5 Home Leave Policy The tables in Section 4.1.4.5 are suggested staffing. The 90% threshoold should be based on the Offeror's proposed staffing.

9280277 4.3.6.4.1 The value of this firm fixed price-over and above task for logistics support is estimated to be $1M. Please clarify what specifically is to be included in the firm fixed price-over and above task for logistics support, if different from what is detailed in 4.1.6.8, SUBTASK 1.8. Attachment C, Sample Task Order, 4.3.6.4.2.1 Please refer to revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.3.6.4.

9280278 4.3.6.4.1 The value of this firm fixed price-over and above task for logistics support is estimated to be $1M. Since there is an estimated value of $1M for this task, are Offerors required to provide an itemized list of equipment and materials? Are Offerors permitted to propose a solution that exceeds the estimated value of $1M for this task, in order to propose a sufficient solution that meets the Government's needs? Attachment C, Sample Task Order, 4.3.6.4.2.1 See response to comment #9280277.

9280279 4.3.6.4.1 The value of this firm fixed price-over and above task for logistics support is estimated to be $1M. Please clarify whether 4.1.6.8, SUBTASK 1.8 is limited to the EFR team composition staffing and major equipment quantities as detailed and provided for in Attachment C, Sample Task Order, 4.1.4.5 tables, or if Offeror is to propose its own solution and breakdown. Attachment C, Sample Task Order, 4.3.6.4.2.1 See response to comment #9280277.

9280280 Will Offeror's be required to provide for all its own life support services at each location? Attachment C, Sample Task Order, General Please refer to revised Section 3.3, Section 4.1.5.6, and Section 4.2.3.

9280281 Will the Government issue a DD254 for this Contract? Attachment C, Sample Task Order - 4.1.5.6.2 Please refer to revised Section 3.3 regarding security clearance requirements.

9280283 The Sample Task states that Logistics and Additional Support will include "...Sustenance and other life support requirements that are not provided by the Government and are approved by the KO for compensation...." Please clarify what Offerors shall expect the Government to provide for, in terms of life support services for the Task Order. Attachment C, Sample Task Order 4.1.6.8 , SUBTASK 1.8 EFR Logistics and Additional Support , Specific Task Requirements. See response to comment #9280280.

9280284 The Sample Task Order states that SUBTASK 1.8 EFR Logistics and Additional Support is a CPFF Task. The Sample Task Order also states in 4.3.6.4.1 The value of this firm fixed price-over and above task for logistics support is estimated to be $1M. Please clarify whether this task is CPFF or firm fixed price-over and above. Attachment C, Sample Task Order 4.1.6.8 , SUBTASK 1.8 EFR Logistics and Additional Support Please refer to revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.1.6.8.

9280285 Attachment C PWS - 4.1.5.6.2 - A security clearance is required for Task 1. The clearance level required will be determined by the User Agency. A DD254, Contract Security Classification Specification, is required for Task 1. No classified work is authorized without an approved DD 254 and the appropriate personnel and facility security clearance. Personnel security clearances will be obtained by the Contractor in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM). Facility security clearances will be obtained by the User Agency Security Office. Please confirm Offerors are required to have an active SECRET FCL at time of proposal submission, since the Sample project requires personnel with Secret Clearances. Attachment C, Sample Task Order - 4.1.5.6.2 See response above to #9280281

9280286 The process to obtain an active FCL is extensive and burdensome. As the Sample Task Order requires Offerors to hold an active SECRET FCL, please confirm that Offerors are required to hold an active FCL at time of proposal submission, which is in the best interest of the Government as to not delay the program. Attachment C, Sample Task Order - 4.1.5.6.2 See response above to #9280281

9280287 Per the Solicitation PWS 5.5.2, the Program Quality Control Manager must have "...3 years experience in directly related work" . Please confirm that directly related work specifically means his/her experience must demonstrate working overseas or in a contingency environment? Solicitation PWS 5.5.2 Please refer to revised Section 5.5.2 of Section C.

9280288 The PWS for the sample problem is dated 1 Feb 2021, when the conditions in Afghanistan were much different than they are currently and are expected to be at time of anticipated award. Please clarify whether Offeror is to prepare its technical approach based the current conditions as we understand them in Afghanistan, or the conditions as they were when the PWS was drafted? Attachment C, Sample Task Order, General See response to comment #9278577.

9280289 The PWS refers to military installations in Afghanistan (BAF and KAF). The services currently identified in 4.1.3 as Government Provided Support does not currently exist at BAF. Therefore, are Offerors to assume that these services will be available via another government mechanism, or should the offeror assume organic support when preparing its technical approach? Attachment C, Sample Task Order, General Please see revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.1.3.

9280291 H.4 - The Contractor shall maintain the following minimum insurance coverage throughout the performance period of this contract. The successful offeror(s) must present evidence of insurance coverage as described below to the Contracting Officer prior to award. Please clarify whether proof of insurance for the minimum insurance identified in RFP, H.4 is required to be submitted as part of Offeror's proposal, since its required prior to award? And if so, where is Offeror to include this information. RFP, H.4, GENERAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS See revised RFP Section H.4. Offeror should submit upon Contractor Officer's request prior to award.

9280292 4.1.2.3 - Due to the history of the region encountering incidental landmines or ICM submunitions cannot be discounted; to date, no MEC have been encountered since EFR began in 2013. The SOW states that MEC has not been encountered by EFR since 2013. Can the Government confirm the accuracy this section? Attachment C, Sample Task Order, 4.1.2.3 Yes, per Section 4.1.2.3, no MEC has been encountered during EFR operations.

9280293 The Attachment C, Sample Task Order, PWS 4.2.2.1 – states that ERT teams will work out of BAF and KAF. Please clarify if ERT Teams are required to work out of BAF and KAF if these are Afghan military installations. Further, please confirm that if no US military presence exists, thus no USG life support will be provided? Attachment C, Sample Task Order, 4.2.2.1 Please refer to revised Section 1.0, Section 3.3, Section 4.2.2.1, and Section 4.2.3.

9280294 Due to the possibility of multiple simultaneous Task Order awards, or large mobilization expenses required to support OCONUS operations, please confirm whether the Government requires any proof of financial strength or condition, such as a Line of Credit or bank letter verification, be provided with proposals to validate financial capability. RFP, General The Contractor is obligated to honor all requirements defined in 52.216-19 Order Limitations. Proof of financial capability is not required as part of the proposal.

9280296 Please clarify whether the government requires Offerors to describe their accounting system's adequacy to meet Solicitation PWS H.3, METHOD OF ORDERING, subparagraph (h) ? Solicitation PWS H.3, METHOD OF ORDERING, subparagraph (h) The Government does not require the offeror to describe their accounting system's adequacy as it relates to the Base MATOC RFP Section H.3 (h). Further requirements for accounting system verification will be obtained at the individual Task Order level as needed.

9280297 The Government references a basis of estimate throughout the RFP, including: Section 2.7, Attachment C; Section L, Element 2 – Sample Task Order, Subsection f.; and Section M, Element 2 – Sample Task Order, Subsection f. Please clarify whether the Government only intends to evaluate quantities and level of effort, or is the Offeror to provide pricing as part of the basis of estimate so that the Government can evaluate feasibility, efficacy, and efficiency for realism? RFP, Section 2.7, Attachment C; Section L, Element 2 – Sample Task Order, Subsection f.; and Section M, Element 2 – Sample Task Order, Subsection f. See response to comment #9278577.

9280298 RFP, Section M, Element 2 – Sample Task Order, Subsection f. Please clarify whether the Government has a preference for, or if the Government will provide the format of the structure for the itemization of equipment and materials as well as the labor category breakdown required to be presented per task, as part of the Basis of Estimate. Further, will the Government provide a format for the work breakdown structure to be provided by Offeror's for the Sample Task Order? RFP, Section M, Element 2 – Sample Task Order, Subsection f. The Government will not provide a format, this is up to the Offeror.

9280390 The solicitation announcement at https://sam.gov/opp/3bcde3c6999f4b548e21d3d50276357d/view#attachments-links indicates "Please Request Role: This opportunity has controlled attachments. You need a role to access them." However all files shown are listed as Public access (padlock open). Will the government confirm there are no additional bidder files needed, or provide instructions on how to access controlled attachments not shown? SAM Solicitation Announcement There are no controlled attachments, therefore additional access is not needed to view posted files for this requirement.

9280393 The closing sentence of the second paragraph instructs Offerors to cross reference to the solicitation "when applicable" by annotating solicitation reference in parenthesis. The fifth paragraph further indicates "Proposal organization and cross referencing are mandatory." Will the Government specify where these cross references are required or provide more specific guidance and examples? Proposal SUBMISSION Section L, p145 See Revised Section L of the RFP.

9280396 Offerors are instructed to use Times New Roman size 11 with smaller sizes allowed for spreadsheets, tables, charts etc. In these same instancess where words are compacted, sans serif fonts, such as Arial, are more legibile. Will the Government permit offerors to use sans serif fonts in these cases? Proposal FORMAT Section L, p148 Offerors are to use font type as stated in the Request for Proposal.

9280397 On page 150, Offerors are instructed to include any signed SF30s as backup documentation with the Offeror Acknowledgement Letter but the table at the bottom of page 149 does not include this letter. Will the government confirm this letter should be included within the Administrative Documents volume? Proposal CONTENT Section L, p 149-150 SF30's are required to be provided within the Administractive Documents Section which does not have a page count limitation.

9280400 Factor 1, Section A, Element 2 (Sample Task Order) is limited to 20 pages. Will the Government consider expanding this limit given the complexity of three task orders to be delivered within a single task order? Proposal FORMAT Section L, p 149 Excluded Items See Revised Section L of the RFP

9280401 The contract PWS does not include requirements for offerors to hold a Facility Clearance (FCL) or mention the DD254 but the sample task PWS in RFP attachment C includes requirements for certain personnel to hold Secret Security Clearance (SCL). Will the government confirm FCL is required for contract award? RFP Section C PWS pp 18-26 Please refer to revised Section 3.3.

9280405 The note indicates "Organization Chart, including teaming arrangement documentation", is excluded. Will the Government confirm this exclusion also applies to the organization chart included in the required staffing plan of the sample task? Proposal FORMAT Section L, p 149 Excluded Items Yes, the exclusion applies to the organization chart for the Sample TO.

9280426 Offerors are instructed to submit a salary pay scale that includes regular, overtime, and all premium pay, and to clearly break out the base rate, adjusting for the premiums and uplifts, and other indirect costs, as well as the basis of the indirect rate and additional documentation, such as approved forward pricing agreement, DCAA audit, etc. Nonetheless, the second paragraph of Section M, page 159, states that no contractor pricing will be requested or evaluated as part of the initial competition IAW FAR 15.304(c)(1)(ii). Will the Government confirm no prices are to be submitted with the Sample Task response for Factor 1? RFP Att C, Sample Task PWS p. 6 par 4.2.1.4 Differential Premiums See response to Comment #9278557.

9280435 If Government-provided support is not available e.g., billeting , messing facilities, fuel, etc. will the Government provide space for construction of such contractor-provided facilities i.e., man camps? RFP Att C, Sample Task PWS p7, par 4.1.3.2 Government-provided Support Please see revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.1.3.

9280442 Does the Government intend to provide the existing equipment and infrastructure i.e., dedicated lines/Non-classified Internet Protocol (IP) Router Network (NIPRNet) to support these operations, or will the contractor be installing these under the task order? RFP Att C, Sample Task PWS p. 8, par 4.4.1.8 Contractor Communication Support Please see revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.1.3 and Section 4.1.4.8.

9280451 The offeror is limited to registration of four vehicles on the BAF but the number of personnel required to execute this TO is anticipated to exceed 240 pax. Will the government allow variances to the maximum number of vehicles on site? RFP Att C, Sample Task PWS p. 8, par. 4.1.4.9 Personnel Transportation Please see revised Section 4.1.4.9.

9280461 The requirement notes Offerors may be required to obtain clearance certificates confirming removal of explosive hazards. Such certificates would be issued by the Afghan mine action authorities. Please confirm contractors must be accredited and licensed by Afghan authorities to conduct explosive hazard clearance operations. RFP Att C, Sample Task PWS p. 9, par 4.1.5.3 Ordnance and Explosives Please refer to revised Section 4.1.5.3.

9280471 Item c instructs the offeror to staff a full-time hazardous material TY to be managed by the ERSTs, including (iii) Laborers and MHE operators. Will the Government provide a comprehensive staffing list for Offerors to use in their BOE, or provide the most recent SSFR for this ongoing work so responses will be consistent in this regard? RFP Att C, Sample Task PWS p. 18, par. 4.2.2.3.1 Laborers and MHE Operators It is the responsibility of the Offeror to determine the appropriate staffing requirements for the TY.

9280480 Not all items on the deliverable list on page 24 are listed in the list on page 41. Please confirm which deliverables list the offeror should follow in summarizing the contents of deliverables, as required in paragraph (a) of the response instructions (RFP Section L), and confirm the Milestone Payment Schedule should only include the deliverables in the list provided on page 41. RFP Att C, Sample Task PWS pg. 24, par. 4.2.4.6.8 In-theater Deliverable Summary Please refer to revised Section 4.2.4.6.8.

9280553 With questions due on June 14, 2021, when is it the Government's intent to answer all questions so that we have time to address your answers? Looking at this schedule, we respectfully request a two-week extension depending upon when the questions are answered in order to provide enough time to provide a responsive and compliant proposal to CEHNC. Proposal Due Date Please refer to Amendment 0003 which extends the due date.

9280555 Section B: Management Approach, 10-page limit with resumes and organization chart not in page count. Offerors are required to address four key areas: Quality Management/Quality Control Program and Corporate Business Practices that include data management practices and procedures and specific project examples; Contractor Safety and Health Program that includes training, number of professionals, procedures for APP/SSHP and EMR; Key Personnel and Other Resources that include a detailed resource plan and Organization Structure for team, relationships, working arrangements, lines of authority and communication and extent of operational relationships used successfully in the past. 10 pages to address these requirements and clearly meet the Section 10 evaluation criteria is inadequate. We respectfully request an additional 5 pages to address all these elements and provide the details required by Section M to be evaluated appropriately. Section B: Management Approach Please refer to Revised RFP for guidance on page counts.

9280557 Section B: Management Approach, Element 4, Organizational Structure. The requirement to address the extent to which proposed organizational relationships have been used successfully in the past over multiple projects is unclear. Is USACE referring to this proposed organizational team and their experience working together or are you requiring us to discuss any organizational relationships such as prime/subcontractor, JV etc. and how they are used to perform multiple projects? Section B: Management Approach, Element 4, Organizational Structure The intent is for the Offeror to show how your proposed IRES2 Team has been used successfully on past projects. Refer to Factor 1, Element 1 for definition of "Team".

9280559 Proposal Format, C. Additional Restrictions. Will the USACE provide additional clarification on reduction of Font Size to 8-point to only include narrative in charts, tables spreadsheets to explain the data versus other information that goes beyond this. What other information are you referring to that would not be allowed as tables or charts typically would have bulleted text that addresses the subject matter. Proposal Format, C. Additional Restrictions Please refer to RFP for guidance on font size.

9280562 Proposal Format, Note (page 149): The following items are excluded from the page counts.....bullet 12 Organizational ?Chart to include teaming arrangement documentation. Question: If we want to include an organizational chart in the element 2 – Sample Task Approach, would the government please also exclude this from the page count? Proposal Format, Note (page 149) Yes, the exclusion applies to the organization chart for the Sample TO.

9280565 Factor 1 Element 2 has an allowable page count of 20. Given that this element encompasses multiple different scopes of work in two different countries, we request that the government increase the page count to 25 to allow adequate space to present a comprehensive Technical Approach. Factor 1 Element 2 No change to the RFP will be made based on this question.

9280571 Offeror Definition. On p. 151, in par 4, the RFP says that, "It is necessary that an Offeror clearly demonstrate their capability to perform the entire scope of this contract." And on p. 152, at the end of the 5th paragraph, the RFP says, "The Offeror shall provide specific information to demonstrate that it has recent and relevant experience to all of the potential activities for the resultant contract(s)." Also on p. 160. The RFP says that, "The Government will evaluate the Offerors proposals to determine if the Offeror has clearly demonstrated their capability to perform the entire scope of this contract by providing all of the following:" Would the government please confirm that these statements refer to the "Offeror's Team" as a whole rather than the Offeror by itself? The 2nd last bullet on p. 160 re the Offeror and how the RFP specifically defines Offeror as the Team in Factor 2 on p. 162 (bottom paragraph - In this context, "Offeror" refers to the proposed prime Contractor and its proposed key subcontractors) but not for Element 1-Factor 1 in Sec M. Question: Will the government please clarify or change the wording of the 2nd last bullet on p. 160 that says, "The Government will evaluate the Offerors proposals to determine if the Offeror has clearly demonstrated their capability to perform the entire scope of this contract by providing all of the following: experience working as the prime contractor in performing the above range of services rather than having heavily relied on its key subcontractor(s)?" Offeror Definition p. 151, in par 4, See revised RFP for changes in the Technical Factor 1 sections L and M.

9280575 Section L. Element 1 – Technical Capability/CERCLA and RCRA. On p. 152 of the RFP in paragraph 5, it says that "The Offeror shall provide evidence that it understands the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) requirements under various programs to include but not limited to Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP)." Note that this requirement is not listed in the evaluation section. Question: If many of these task orders are overseas, will CERCLA and RCRA requirements even be required? And if they are not required is this language obsolete for this RFP? On p. 152 Section L. Element 1 – Technical Capability/CERCLA and RCRA No change to the RFP will be made based on this question.

9280579 Section M. Element 1 – Technical Capability (on. P. 160) states that the government will evaluate projects to ensure that the Offeror has provided "projects that demonstrate experience with ECRS and/or MMR involving baseline environmental assessments. Section L says (on p. 151) that the narrative shall address the team's capability to perform the following: "Perform Environmental Remediation and Compliance Services (ECRS) and/or MMR." Question 1: Are baseline environmental assessments required for all ECRS projects? Question 2: Is the acronym wrong in both Sections L and M? Should it be ERCS (and not ECRS)? Section M. Element 1 – Technical Capability P. 160 Question 1: Refer to revised Section 4.2.4.6.1.1.

Question 2: See revised Section M under Factor 1, Element 1.

9280583 Section M. Element 1 – Technical Capability/US and Outlying Areas. Section M of the RFP requires (last bullet on p. 160), "experience in which the Offeror and/or its subcontractors successfully performed in locations within scope of this contract: working in remote, or rugged environments." Section L Element 1 – Technical Capability (on p. 151) says that, "The narrative shall address the team's capability to perform the following services at diverse locations outside the US and Outlying Areas as defined by FAR 2.101 primarily at international locations to include, but not limited to, Iraq, Afghanistan, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Poland, South Korea, and Ukraine, as well as within the various COCOM regions, particularly CENTCOM." While some places within these countries "could" qualify as remote or rugged, many do not and there is no mention of "remote or rugged" places in section L requirements. Question; Would the Government consider removing the remote and rugged language from the RFP. (last bullet on p. 160 Section M. Element 1 – Technical Capability/US and Outlying Areas Please refer to revised Section M of the RFP.

9280585 3.5 CONUS Replacement Center (CRC). Contractor U.S. personnel newly deploying for work under this task order shall be required to in-process at the CRC located at Fort Bliss, Texas prior to deployment. Other Country Nationals (OCNs) do not have to attend the CRC prior to deployment to the project site and may deploy immediately. Permanent U.S. employee departure from the OCONUS location, whether from completion of work or otherwise, shall require out processing through the CRC. All costs associated with CRC, medical procedures/requirements, travel from home of record to the project location and/or travel back to the home of record shall be included in all mobilization and demobilization costs. Question: How long/days/weeks is this training and are there any restrictions for those that can attend? 3.5 CONUS Replacement Center (CRC). Please refer to the CRC Ft. Bliss website at https://home.army.mil/bliss/index.php/units-tenants/crc for current durations and restrictions.

9280587 3.7.3 (AT/OPSEC #3) AT Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. All US based Contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees traveling overseas will receive the Government provided AOR specific AT awareness training. The documentation of training completion must be provided to the COR prior to departure. Question: How does the contractor get this training prior to departure and how long before this training can it be accomplished? 3.7.3 (AT/OPSEC #3) AT Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas Please refer to revised Section 3.3.

9280591 4.3.4.2. MEC Disposal and Donor Explosives. States: "Should the Contractor be authorized to conduct MEC (and MPPEH that cannot be verified to be explosive free) destructions the Contractor shall not be responsible for the storage of donor explosives (Class V items) but shall be responsible for the management of, and associated operations/documentation, including but not limited to, receipt, accountability, safeguarding, disposal, and certificates of consumption (i.e., DA Form(s) 5692-R and DA Form 4949)." Question: Does this mean the Donor Explosives will be provided? 4.3.4.2. MEC Disposal and Donor Explosives Please refer to revised Section 4.3.4.2.

9280593 4.3.4.2. MEC Disposal and Donor Explosives. States: "Should the Contractor be authorized to conduct MEC (and MPPEH that cannot be verified to be explosive free) destructions the Contractor shall not be responsible for the storage of donor explosives (Class V items) but shall be responsible for the management of, and associated operations/documentation, including but not limited to, receipt, accountability, safeguarding, disposal, and certificates of consumption (i.e., DA Form(s) 5692-R and DA Form 4949)." Question 1: What are the donor explosives (Class V items) that will be provided? Question 2: Will the Gov't provide transportation of the donor explosives to the intended field location? 4.3.4.2. MEC Disposal and Donor Explosives Please refer to revised Section 4.3.4.2.

9280603 4.3.2.1 Site Location. The project site is located at MSAB at Az Raq, Jordan. The MSAB is the location of Jordanian and U.S. controlled facilities. Bidders will propose on a base task that is approximately 100 acres (403,000 meters) in size. The acreage provided above is approximate and the actual clearance area may be increased or decreased at the discretion of the KO to ensure that the risk to personnel is appropriately mitigated. The clearance area is in and around the AFCAC construction footprint at the MSAB, Jordan. Question: Will the government provide maps of the area to be cleared along with the dimensions for the area or areas to be cleared? 4.3.2.1 Site Location No maps will be provided. As stated in Section 4.3.2.2, Offerors may assume that: "half of the area to be cleared has 200 anomalies per acre and the other half has 1,000 anomalies per acre." Also refer to revised Section 4.3.2.2.

9280606 4.3.4.7 Boundary Surveys and Mapping. The Contractor shall perform civil surveys delineating clearance boundaries IAW EM 200-1-15. Question: What are the Project Control /Local Control requirements? 4.3.4.7 Boundary Surveys and Mapping Please refer to revised Section 4.3.4.7.

9280608 4.3.4.7 Boundary Surveys and Mapping. The Contractor shall perform civil surveys delineating clearance boundaries IAW EM 200-1-15. Question: What are the Project Control Marker requirements and are there any (Monuments, Control Points, etc) already established that the contractor can use for this area? 4.3.4.7 Boundary Surveys and Mapping See response to comment #9280606.

9280609 4.3.4.7 Boundary Surveys and Mapping. The Contractor shall perform civil surveys delineating clearance boundaries IAW EM 200-1-15. Question: Does the accuracy have to be Class 1 Third Order or better? 4.3.4.7 Boundary Surveys and Mapping EM 200-1-15 The EM does not provide an exception for OCONUS work. No change to the PWS has been made in response to this comment.

9280611 4.3.4.8 GIS. The Contractor shall produce concise ArcGIS products for work of Task 3 IAW DID HNC-006.03, as applicable. Minimally, GIS support shall be provided for development of the Work Plan, area clearance maps, Periodic Status Reports, and SSFR. Question: Will the government provide the current DID's? 4.3.4.8 GIS The current DIDs were provided with the RFP as Exhibit 1.

9280613 4.3.4.3 Disposal/Disposition of MPPEH. The Contractor shall handle and dispose of MPPEH IAW Chapter I, Section 11 of EM 385-1-97. The Contractor shall dispose of any material determined by inspection not to contain an explosive hazard (i.e., MD and range-related debris). Question: Please provide the latest version; USACE Publications Site does not make this available. 4.3.4.3 Disposal/Disposition of MPPEH Please refer to the USACE Publications Site again, it is available on this site. https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/u43544q/333835/

9280615 Performance Metric: Successful performance will be measured by: (2) the Government finding within the subsurface of the munitions response site no ferrous metal items (including, but not limited to MEC and MPPEH) equivalent to, or greater than 30mm in diameter or width with a thickness (length) of 60mm or greater to a depth the lesser of 11 times the item diameter (or width) or one meter (1 m) below ground surface Question 1: Is the area amenable to the use of DGM in a towed array capacity and are there any country restrictions for bringing in or using a DGM platform to collect data? Question 2: Is the clearance depth to one meter? Performance Metric Question 1: See revised Section 4.3.2.2. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to determine the manner in which to execute the work required.

Question 2: As stated in the Specific Task Requirements in Section 4.3.6.3, the clearance depth required is 1 meter.

9280618 Measurement Method: The Contractor's conformance with the PWS will be evaluated by the Government during QA inspections IAW the QASP. Remedy: If any grid (or equivalent area) fails the Government QA inspection based on performance metric requirements the Contractor shall re-clear the grid or re-mark the grid of concern, or both, as is required to achieve the performance metric at no additional cost to the Government. Question: Will the government provide QA to inspect cleared areas daily to prevent QA failures after long periods of non-inspection as weather conditions in the deserts can move/shift causing undetectable sub surface items to move toward the surface? Measurement Method Please refer to revised Section 4.3.6.3.

9280619 4.2.2.1 General. The Contractor shall provide environmental support via an Environmental Response Team (ERT), comprised of a staff sufficient to complete the following: Staff a full-time hazardous material processing yard (Transition Yard, or TY). The TY will be used to treat hazardous material to reduce volume, dewater, incinerate, neutralize, or solidify hazardous material and repurpose, reuse or recycle metals and Hazardous Material as much as practical. The operation will require a current HAZWOPER certification of at least one operator, laborers to handle the materials, equipment (forklift/front end loader/truck) operator, and appropriate oversight for management and safety. Two yards are currently operational at BAF and KAF. Funding and workflow will dictate the number and process at sites. The yard also will manage soils from spills for shipment or on site landfarming. Hazardous Materials handling, and shipping are key requirements. Question 1: It is our understanding that the US no longer has a presence at KAF. Is the yard at KAF currently supporting coalition forces? Question 2: The PWS addresses some manning requirements for the yards. Are the operators and laborers LNs? 4.2.2.1 General Question 1: See response to Comment #9278557.

Question 2: Please refer to revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.2.2.1.

9280621 4.3.3.1 MSAB Billeting. It is anticipated that Base billeting provided by the air base will be limited to 30 Contractor personnel. Coordination for billeting must be completed in advance of mobilization. Lodging is expeditionary in nature, however square footage allotments provided are the same for military and contractor personnel. In the event that billeting is not provided the Contractor is expected to live on the local economy with funding accounted for under Task 3.4 Logistics Support. Question 1: We understand billeting is limited to 30 Contactor personnel. If a Contractor chose to use qualified LN personnel as the UXO personnel would they be allowed on base billeting? If the Contractor chose to use qualified OCNs as the UXO personnel would they be allowed on base billeting? Question 2: Is the size of the work force limited to 30 personnel total? Previous task orders were limited to 25 personnel. Question 3: Can the Gov't discuss base access requirements for local nationals? 4.3.3.1 MSAB Billeting Question 1: Please refer to revised Section 4.3.3.1.

Question 2: PWS does ot limit size of work force.

Question 3: Please refer to revised Section 3.3 and Section 4.2.2.1.