FOUO_W912ER-18-R-0031_All_Bidder's_Inquiry__Q&A_-2.pdf

UNCLASSIFIED\\FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries Submitted Between 10-Apr-18 and 07-May-18

Project: Personal Services Recomplete Review: Bidder's Inquiry (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 69 inquiries.

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7417167 Contracting General Question General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can USACE advise if similar services are currently being provided in Iraq under a similar contract and if so what average staffing levels (number of persons) currently are?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Yes. Average staffing level over the current effort is approximately 31 persons. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417168 Contracting General Question General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If similar services are currently being provided in Iraq under a similar contract, can USACE advise what general (city or base names) locations these services are currently being provided in?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Mosul Dam, Baghdad, Balad, and Basrah On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417170 Contracting General Question General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Solicitation W912ER-18-R-0031 is listed as a recompete solicitation. Please provide the contract number for the existing contract which similar services are being provided under or for which this solicitation intents to replace.

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

W912ER-14-D-0018 On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417171 Contracting General Question General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can USACE advise if services are currently anticipated at locations other than Balad or Taji?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Yes, see response to 7417168 On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417172 Contracting General Question Section B

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Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section B of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC includes the actual bid line items with staffing categories generally defined as either Level I or Level II. As it pertains to staffing retention and promotion policies would there be an objection to having internal salary step bands associated with both Level I and Level II staff to accommodate a wider range of skills/experiences as well as promotion potential?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

USACE does not get into internal policy/promotion. Please price for a Level I and Level II positions as stated in the solicitation, Schedule B and Price Breakdown Worksheet. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417173 Contracting General Question Section B

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Section B of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC as well as Attachment_B_Price_Breakdown_Worksheet, please clarify the required labor units for each pricing form. In summary it is assumed that the cost basis (excel columns E to S) are intended to be based on a total of 2,496 (Paragraph 3.3 Work Schedule) man-hours per position?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The total man-hour per year is 2,496. Unit = 1 hour which will equate to the Hourly rate per position. On:

May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417174 Contracting General Question Section B

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Initial task order guarantees are described at the end of Section B of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC and are clear. Can USACE clarify if there are any current or upcoming FMS or related projects which this subject solicitation is anticipated to be utilized for staffing support purposes.

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

No, requirements are not presently defined. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417175 Contracting General Question Paragraph 3.1.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 3.1.1 Criteria for Key Personnel provides minimum qualification criteria for the In-Country Program Manager. Please clarify that this key personnel position is intended to be a separate overhead management position and separate from required staffing positions associated with Program Manager Level 1 and Program Manager Level

II.

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The PgM is not the same as the labor category identified in 3.2 Program Manager as described in Appendix A, item 4. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417176 Contracting General Question Paragraph 3.2

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Paragraph 3.2 Iraqi National Staff of Section B of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC indicates that "projected positions country-wide are approximately 50", can a list of planned or current staff positions which equates to the anticipated staffing level be provided?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

No, the requirements are not presently defined. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417177 Contracting General Question Paragraph 4.7 of

Section B

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 4.7 of Section B of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC covers the local commuting area. If USACE currently contracts staffing for either Balad or Taji, can if be advised if the staff are residing onsite or offsite? Our question pertains to the fact that while a round trip of 150km may be plausible in some areas, there has been a recent dramatic increase of checkpoints within other areas that plausibly could make 150km roundtrip not practical.

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Depending on the requirement, employees may have to live onsite. Please refer to Section C Item 4.0 Work Requirement. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417178 Contracting General Question Paragraph 7.5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 7.5 of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC covers current Iraq incumbents having the right of first refusal. Can USACE currently advise how many Iraq incumbents are currently employed on a similar contract, what their position are, and what their current salaries are?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See Section C Item 7.5, last sentence. An appropriate number of incumbents, positions, and salaries will not be made available. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417179 Contracting General Question Paragraph 7.7

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 7.7 of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC covers the need for medical fitness, can USACE clarify what current medical fitness standard (checks) are deemed acceptable?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See Section H, Clause 5152.225-5902 Fitness for Duty and Medical/Dental Care Limitations. On: May 02

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417180 Contracting General Question Paragraph 7.8.3

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Paragraph 7.8.3 of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC covers language proficiency, please clarify if each person assigned to this contract is required to maintain a TOEIC (or equivalent) exam score on file as a part of the staff review/approval process?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Yes, this is a requirement per Section C, Item 7.8.1. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417181 Contracting General Question Paragraph 8.0

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 8.0 Employee Training of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC covers what is believed to be employee training. This paragraph further explains that time associated with training shall be "paid based on normal wages including transportation expenses while participating in the training". Please advise if training is considered a billable expense? Also, please advise if the direct cost of training course/materials is considered a billable expense, when those materials are provided by outside 3rd party service providers?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section C, Item 8 Employee Training states the training requirements. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7417183 Contracting General Question Paragraph 11.0

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 11.0 Security and Facility Access, specifically paragraph 11.1 of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC indicates that he contract is responsible for all Iraq and US formalities, please clarify if the cost of access will be treated as a billable expense. As an example the current Iraqi Government cost for access badges to either BIAP or the IZ is very excessive and these badging application costs vary from facility to facility.

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See Section C, Item 11.0 states the requirements for Security and Facility Access. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417184 Contracting General Question Paragraph 11.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 11.4 of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC covers vetting, can USACE clarify if this intended to be US Government vetting and if so can the process of vetting be summarized as well as any associated costs associated with vetting?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See Section C, Item 11.0 Security and Facility Access. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417186 Contracting General Question Paragraph 14.1.2.1.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Paragraph 14.1.2.1.1 of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC covers required software that each technical personnel is required to have. In summary there are three technical position listed within the overall SoW or a total of

Page 4 of 19ProjNet: Logged In User size technical positions when considering Level 1 and Level II positions. Can USACE clarify if all six technical positions as defined on the Attachment B-Price Breakdown Worksheet should include full licenses for the listed technical software? Particularly, can USACE clarify if each of these six technical positions should be issued a suitable laptop with license technical software including MS Office, Oracle P6, AutoCAD, as well as MicroStation?

Additionally, if MicroStation is required in addition to AutoCAD can USACE advise which MicroStation application should be provided?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

All requirements are listed in Section C, Item 14.0 Required Equipment. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7417189 Contracting General Question Appendix A

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Appendix A of W912ER-18-R-0031_Soliciation_Iraq_PSC provides an overview of staffing qualifications, can USACE advise if higher degree levels can be utilized to offset years of experience?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

All requirement of qualifications are identified in Section C, Appendix A. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417190 Contracting General Question General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

It is our understanding that no Government Furnished Contractor Support will be provided. Please clarify as it pertains to this solicitation how life-support (access to DFAC) is currently be handled with current services when and if those services are being provided within large scale existing based complexes?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Depending on the requirement, Government furnished Contractor Support may be provided. On: May 02

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417191 Contracting General Question General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

FAR Clause 52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) is incorporated by reference (page 155 of 246). Please clarify given that there is no separate bid line item for insurance that DBA coverage should be provided for all staff associated with this proposal?

On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

DBA is not a separately priced item. See Section I, Clause 52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance.

On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7417192 Contracting General Question General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify if additional insurance such as Foreign General Liability (FGL) and or Errors & Omissions insurance is required to be provided in relation to this solicitation and if so what the minimum coverage levels are?

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On: Apr 14 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussion. On: Apr 17 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

All insurance requirements are listed in the solicitation. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7425937 Engineering Management

General Price Breakdown

Worksheet

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

1. Attachment B: Price Breakdown Worksheet: Can USACE add a CLIN per year for Project Management so contractors can price the full value of this effort? With the current structure, contractors will not be able to recover the full value of PMO labor and costs if USACE does not order the full personnel level. For example office leases and labor are fixed/sunk costs. If they are distributed across the current 26 personnel, contractors will only recover these costs fully if the staffing levels remain at 26 personnel for the entire contract duration. Since the current staffing numbers in the PWS are not accurate, contractors will immediately lose money based on the current pricing structure because they will never recover their fixed management costs in Iraq.

2. Should the Iraqi pay rates be all inclusive to cover Government of Iraq Taxes such as social security taxes, income taxes, and Iraqi corporate profit taxes?

3. Will USACE require the winning contractor to have a valid business registration with the government of Iraq and to possess a Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Social Security Directorate License?

4. Please confirm that USACE expects the contractor to provide its own fully functional office and living space for its in country management team and fully functional office space for all Iraqi Staff members that are not working inside a USACE office or at a USACE project site.

5. PWS 3.2: Can you confirm the approximate number of positions on the current contract? If the number is closer to 15-20 personnel, does USACE expect new major construction to begin bringing the total staffing numbers up to 50 as listed in section 3.2 of the PWS or 26 as listed on Attachment B?

6. How should contractors account for night shift work at Mosul Dam in their pricing? What about transportation costs from Baghdad to Mosul Dam and back?

7. PWS 3.4.2: If the work week is defined as 48 hours a week, how can overtime start after 60 hours?

a. PWS 3.4.2: How should contractors address work hours between 49-60 hours?

PWS 3.4.2: Should section 3.4.2 be updated to say "All OT (hours worked beyond 48 hours per week)?"

8. PWS 5.1.1 requires the phase in plan to be submitted with the proposal then 5.1.3 says the plan is only required from the winning bidder and is due within 10 days of contract award. Which is correct?

9. Please clarify section 16: Life Support. How can contractors propose the cost of a mobile unit for life support when the work locations and number of units is not defined by USACE?

10. PWS Section 20: Please define the minimum hourly rate referenced in section 20?

11. RFP Page 84: Can USACE check the CAC Card Authorized box on page 84, 5152.225-5908: GOVERNMENT

FURNISHED CONTRACTOR SUPPORT?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See responses to questions 7425940 – 7425971 for questions 1. – 10.

Question 11. Government Furnished Contractor Support (GFCS) will be addressed when requirements are defined and the determination for GFCS is needed. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7425940 Construction Management

Attachment B : Price Breakdown Worksheet

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can USACE add a CLIN per year for Project Management so contractors can price the full value of this effort? With the current structure, contractors will not be able to recover the full value of PMO labor and costs if USACE does not order the full personnel level. For example office leases and labor are fixed/sunk costs. If they are distributed across the current 26 personnel, contractors will only recover these costs fully if the staffing levels remain at 26 personnel for the entire contract duration. Since the current staffing numbers in the PWS are not accurate, contractors will immediately lose money based on the current pricing structure because they will never recover their fixed management costs in Iraq.

On: Apr 19 2018.

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Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

No. See response to 7417167 Average staffing level over the current effort is approximately 31 persons.

On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7425943 Construction Management

Pay Rates

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Should the Iraqi pay rates be all inclusive to cover Government of Iraq Taxes such as social security taxes, income taxes, and Iraqi corporate profit taxes?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Yes. See DFARS 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) (Jun 1997) in Section I, Page 198 of the solicitation. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7425951 Program

Management Iraq Business Registration

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will USACE require the winning contractor to have a valid business registration with the government of Iraq and to possess a Republic of Iraq, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs, Social Security Directorate License?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See PWS Paragraphs 3.2 and 11.1 On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7425955 Program

Management Project Management

Office

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm that USACE expects the contractor to provide its own fully functional office and living space for its in country management team and fully functional office space for all Iraqi Staff members that are not working inside a USACE office or at a USACE project site.

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See PWS Sections 3.0 (second paragraph). On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7425958 Project

Management

PWS 3.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can you confirm the approximate number of positions on the current contract? If the number is closer to 15-20 personnel, does USACE expect new major construction to begin bringing the total staffing numbers up to 50 as listed in section 3.2 of the PWS or 26 as listed on Attachment B?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

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The Contract is an IDIQ contract type. As requirements are defined, Task Orders will be issued. An average of 31 employees was identified as being the current contract average of employees. On: May 02

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7425960 Project

Management MD OT and

Transportation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

How should contractors account for night shift work at Mosul Dam in their pricing? What about transportation costs from Baghdad to Mosul Dam and back?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See PWS Paragraphs 3.3, there is not a requirement stipulated for night shift or any other premium pay outside of Over-time; however this paragraph states work the United States Government (USG) supervisor and/or COR will adjust work day hours within each work week to accommodate project oversight requirements and workload.

See PWS Paragraph 3.4.1 Travel to and from work and PWS Paragraphs 4.6 and 4.7. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7425962 Project

Management

PWS 3.4.2

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If the work week is defined as 48 hours a week, how can overtime start after 60 hours?

a. PWS 3.4.2: How should contractors address work hours between 49-60 hours?

PWS 3.4.2: Should section 3.4.2 be updated to say "All OT (hours worked beyond 48 hours per week)?"

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

PWS Section 3.4.2: The hours between 49 and 60 are Over-Time (OT) hours and shall be verbally pre-approved by a USACE Supervisor and will be compensated at a rate of 1.25 the normal rate. Any OT hours past 60 hours requires pre-approval, in writing, by the USACE Supervisor. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7425967 Project

Management Phasse In Plan

Submission

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

PWS 5.1.1 requires the phase in plan to be submitted with the proposal then 5.1.3 says the plan is only required from the winning bidder and is due within 10 days of contract award. Which is correct?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

PWS Section 5.1.1 is a "proposed Phase-In Plan". 5.1.3 is a deliverable for the successful Contractor's "final Phase-In Plan". On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7425970 Project

Management Section 16

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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Please clarify section 16: Life Support. How can contractors propose the cost of a mobile unit for life support when the work locations and number of units is not defined by USACE?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

See PWS Sections 1.0, 3.0, 4.0 (specifically, paragraph 4.6), and 9.0 as it pertains to Section 16.0. On:

May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7425971 Project

Management PWS Section 20

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

PWS Section 20: Please define the minimum hourly rate referenced in section 20?

On: Apr 19 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section 20 of the PWS is the Performance Requirements Summary used to evaluate Contractor performance. Minimum Hourly Rate is defined by the minimum rate proposed by the contractor on Attachment B Price Breakdown Worksheet. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7432843 Contracting Appendix A – Position Descriptions

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to RFP# W912ER18R0031, please confirm that the Program Manager must be an Iraqi National.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

PWS 3.1.1 In-Country Program Manager (PgM) may be of any Nationality. Program Manager (PM) as listed in PWS Section 3.2 defines the Iraqi National. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432850 Contracting Section L, Volume I, Experience Factor

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to RFP# W912ER18R0031, is the Prime Offeror has no prior or current experience in the CENTCOM AOR, can the subcontractor's experience be used instead?

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

In order to meet the requirement as stated on Page 241, Section M, Paragraph 4.1.1, the offeror had to perform as either prime or subcontractor... On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7432854 Contracting Section L, Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Volume IV, Price, does the requirement to "Provide a list of present commitments, to include dollar value, the name of organization for which the work is being performed and names and phone #s of references at each organization who are familiar with the Offeror's performance" apply to subcontractors as well?

On: Apr 24 2018.

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Page 236, the items listed under volume IV referencing Section L, Paragraph 6.2.3 is intended for the offeror only. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7432861 Contracting PWS Section 3.1

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to PWS Section 3.1, please confirm that only the Level I and Level II Program Managers are considered Key Personnel.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

In the PWS, Section 3.1, the In-Country Program Manager (PgM) is key personnel. The Program Manager (PM) level I and II listed in the PWS, Section 3.2 are not considered key personnel. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7432863 Contracting Section L, Proposal Preparation

Instructions – Volume I, Experience Factor

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Section L, Proposal Preparation Instructions – Volume I, Experience Factor, please confirm that only Volume I should contain a Table of Contents and List of Tables and Figures.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Proposal Preparation Instructions under Section 3.1 should be for all volumes. Will do an amendment to the solicitation to correct this. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7432873 Contracting Section L, Proposal Preparation

Instructions – Volume I, Experience Factor

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In regard to Volume I, please clarify whether all team members provide the information required by Section L, Paragraphs 3.4, 3.4.1 and 3.5?

- Section L, Paragraph 3.6 states that key subcontractors must provide the information required by Section L, Paragraphs 3.4, 3.4.1 and 3.5; however, Section L, Paragraph 3.7 states that if subcontractors do not have experience in contracts of similar size and complexity, they may provide equivalent information for company officials and/or personnel proposed for this action.

In accordance with Paragraph 3.7, if subcontractors do not have the relevant experience, can they provide equivalent information for their company officials and/or their personnel proposed for this contract?

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Paragraph 4.4.1 defines "team." If your "team" identifies "key subcontractors" that will receive $1,000,000 a year or more you will be required to submit all information as required in Section L, Paragraphs 3.4, 3.4.1, and 3.5. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

7432881 Contracting Section L, Proposal Preparation

Instructions – Volume I, Experience Factor

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Section L, Paragraph 3.5 states that Offerors must "Provide documentation demonstrating the Offeror's capability to perform multiple concurrent services in geographically dispersed locations in the same country within the CENTCOM

AOR."

Please clarify whether "in the same country" in Paragraph 3.5 means the same country as this current RFP (i.e., Iraq) or if it refers to the country within the CENTCOM AOR where the Offeror has provided "multiple concurrent services in geographically dispersed locations."

Please clarify whether the Offeror's services, provided in response to Section 3.5, must be within the past five years.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Paragraph 3.5 same country does not have to be Iraq. Section L, Paragraph 3.5 must be compliant with Section L, Paragraph 3.4. On: May 02 2018

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7432887 Contracting Section L, Proposal Preparation

Instructions – Volume II, Management & Technical Capability Factor

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Section L, Proposal Preparation Instructions – Volume II, Management & Technical Capability Factor, please confirm that only resumes and Letters of Commitment (LOCs) for the Level I and Level II Program Managers need to be included in the proposal, and that resumes and LOCs are not required for the other positions in Appendix A.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

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Letters of Commitments are not needed for Program Manager (PM) Level I and Level IIs listed in PWS, Paragraph 3.2 On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432890 Contracting Attachment B, Price Breakdown

Spreadsheet and RFP Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Attachment B, Price Breakdown Spreadsheet and RFP Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices, the CLINs do not include line items for the Contractor-Furnished Equipment (CFE) items listed in PWS 14.0 or for the life support requirements listed in PWS 16.0, but the RFP says the Contractor must provide these [PWS 3.1]. Where should Offerors include these prices?

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

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This is up to the contractor. On: May 02 2018

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7432897 Contracting Attachment B, Price Breakdown

Spreadsheet and RFP Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Regarding the personnel positions listed in Attachment A, is the required quantity of personnel for each position/labor category from Appendix A known, or should Offerors estimate the required number of personnel for each position in Attachment B, Price Breakdown Spreadsheet ?

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On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The Task Order Sample in Attachment B is an example of similar circumstances in the current effort. The Offeror is required to price all labor categories and hourly rates for each On: May 02 2018

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7432899 Contracting Attachment B, Price Breakdown

Spreadsheet and RFP Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Columns N-Q are hidden in Attachment B, Price Breakdown Worksheet. Is this intentional, i.e., should Offerors not complete these columns?

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Do not complete columns N-Q. This will be corrected via an amendment to the solicitation. On: May 02

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7432903 Contracting Attachment B, Price Breakdown

Spreadsheet and RFP Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Attachment B, Price Breakdown Spreadsheet and RFP Section B, Supplies or Services and Prices, please clarify the difference between "JOINT OFFICE OVERHEAD" in Column K and "HOME OFFICE OVERHEAD" in Column L.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

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Please complete columns as applicable to your company's business structure. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432910 Contracting Section L, Proposal Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price:

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Section L, Proposal Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price, please confirm that for the subfactor, "Proof of Financial Capability," all JV team members must submit the following referenced documentation: most recent annual report/10K (if applicable), three years of audited financial statements, information and supporting documentation for lines or credit or guarantees from parent company, recent copies of D&B/S&P reports (if applicable), the number of years the firm has been in business, a copy of the firm's credit report and the name, address and phone numbers of two credit/trade references.

Would it be sufficient if only the lead JV partner or Prime Offeror submits this information?

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Page 236- 6.2.1 states offerors, including team members. Team members is defined in Section L, Paragraph 4.4.1. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432914 Contracting Section L, Volume IV, Price

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In reference to Section, Volume IV - Price, please clarify whether all JV team members must provide a list of present commitments with accompanying contract details, or whether the lead JV partner/Prime Offeror may submit this information.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Volume IV – Price, Paragraph 6.2.3 applies to Offeror/Joint Venture or partner. Offeror must submit all information for both companies. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432922 Contracting Section L, Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to the instruction for Volume IV, Price, from Section L, please clarify whether all JV team members must provide a self-certified statement listing each contract awarded within the preceding 12 months exceeding $5M as well as each contract awarded within the preceding 3-year period not already completed and exceeding $25M in value, with descriptions of each. Would it be acceptable if only the lead JV partner/Prime Offeror provided this?

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Volume IV – Price, Paragraph 6.2.4 applies to Offeror/Joint Venture or partner. Offeror must submit all information for both companies. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432923 Contracting

B. Proposal Preparation Instructions – General and Section L, Proposal

Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

In reference to Section B. Proposal Preparation Instructions – General and Section L, Proposal Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price, specifically Section L, Paragraph 1, please clarify whether a cross-reference index is required for each proposal volume.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Paragraph B.1. is applicable to all volumes. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432926 Contracting

B. Proposal Preparation Instructions – General and Section L, Proposal

Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify the format of the Price Volume as it is not clear how the required information and documentation can be provided in Excel format [reference Section L, Paragraph 2.1: "Volume IV must be in MS Excel format" and Section L, Paragraph 6.1.3, which states that "Section B, Bid Schedule, Offeror's proposal and supporting BOE/narrative should be provided in Excel."]

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

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Excel format is a product of Microsoft (MS). Excel and MS Excel are the same format. On: May 02 2018

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7432934 Contracting

B. Proposal Preparation Instructions – General and Section L, Proposal

Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify the format of the Price Volume as it is not clear how the required information and documentation can be provided in Excel format [reference Section L, Paragraph 2.1: "Volume IV must be in MS Excel format" and Section L, Paragraph 6.1.3, which states that "Section B, Bid Schedule, Offeror's proposal and supporting BOE/narrative should be provided in Excel."]

Specifically, Section L, Paragraph 6.1.2 states that "Offerors shall provide a Basis of Estimate (BOE) to support the Firm Fixed CLIN pricing. The Offeror shall provide a narrative [i.e., Attachment B, Offeror-provided Price Breakdown Worksheet] after the BOE that identifies each price component with its associated CLIN value."

1) Please clarify the format and contents of the BOE. Should Offerors provide their completed Section B from the RFP as the BOE? Can this be provided in PDF or must it be in Excel?

2) Please confirm that providing the Offeror's completed Attachment B is sufficient to meet the price "narrative" requirement specified in Paragraph 6.1.2.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

The BOE can be submitted in PDF Format or MS Excel/Excel format. Section L, Paragraph 6.1.3 will be amended. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432937 Contracting

B. Proposal Preparation Instructions – General and Section L, Proposal

Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L, Paragraph 6.1.2 states that "Offerors shall provide a Basis of Estimate (BOE) to support the Firm Fixed CLIN pricing. The Offeror shall provide a narrative [i.e., Attachment B, Offeror-provided Price Breakdown Worksheet] after the BOE that identifies each price component with its associated CLIN value."

Please clarify the format and contents of the BOE. Should Offerors provide their completed Section B from the RFP as the BOE? Can this be provided in PDF or must it be in Excel?

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Paragraph 6.1.2 - The Price Breakdown worksheet shall be submitted using MS Excel/Excel format. The Price Breakdown worksheet is not the BOE. BOE can be submitted using PDF Format or MS Excel/Excel. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432939 Contracting

B. Proposal Preparation Instructions – General and Section L, Proposal

Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section L, Paragraph 6.1.2 states that "Offerors shall provide a Basis of Estimate (BOE) to support the Firm Fixed CLIN pricing. The Offeror shall provide a narrative [i.e., Attachment B, Offeror-provided Price Breakdown Worksheet] after the BOE that identifies each price component with its associated CLIN value."

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Please confirm that providing the Offeror's completed Attachment B is sufficient to meet the price "narrative" requirement specified in Paragraph 6.1.2.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Section L, Paragraph 6.1.2 - Submission of the completed Price Breakdown Worksheet meets the requirement for the narrative. Section L, Paragraph 6.1.2 will be amended. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7432946 Contracting

B. Proposal Preparation Instructions – General and Section L, Proposal

Preparation Instructions – Volume IV, Price

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please clarify whether Offerors can provide the following documentation/information in PDF format, with Attachment B provided in Excel format:

1) Signed SF 1449; 2) Completed Section K; 3) Proof of financial capability and stability; 4)List of present commitments and accompanying contract detail; and 5) Self-certified statement listing each contract awarded within the last 12 months exceeding $5M and each open contract awarded within the preceding 3-year period exceeding $25M in value, with brief descriptions of each contract.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

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The only requirement for an MS Excel/Excel is for the Attachment B Price Breakdown Worksheet. The signed SF 1449, Section K, Proof of Financial, etc. can all be submitted as a PDF file. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7433746 Contracting General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference Section B, Initial Task Orders, on page 37 of the RFP. The RFP instructs that offerors "shall therefore use the quantities of services listed in the Task Order PWSs to price their quantities on the Price Breakdown Worksheet."

Please confirm that the quantities referenced in the Task Order Sample tab in Attachment B are to be used for completing the Cost Breakdown Sheet tab.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Solicitation, Section B, Initial Task Orders is not the same as the Task Order Sample provided in Attachment B Price Breakdown Worksheet. Initial Task Orders are post-award task orders that will be awarded using the pricing from the Price Breakdown Worksheet. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7433747 Contracting General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Reference Section B, Initial Task Orders, on page 37 of the RFP. Please confirm that the Labor Man-hours should be zero if no quantity is provided in Task Order Sample tab.

On: Apr 24 2018.

Government Response. . No Further Discussions. On: Apr 30 2018

Government Response. . The text below appends or clarifies ALL previous replies.

Solicitation, Section B, Initial Task Orders is not the same as the Task Order Sample provided in Attachment B Price Breakdown Worksheet. Initial Task Orders are post-award task orders that will be awarded using the pricing from the Price Breakdown Worksheet.

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The Task Order Sample in Attachment B is an example of similar circumstances in the current effort. The Offeror is required to price all labor categories and hourly rates for each. On: May 02 2018

Current Request Status: Request Closed

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7433752 Contracting General Question

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

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