QUESTIONS_AND_ANSWERS.docx

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS RELATED TO:

W912JB-15-R-4006

Airfield management Services as of 13 October 2015 @ 9:22am

Dated: 24 September 2015

Q1. Has a contractor performed similar work to this for the government in the past? If you are unable to provide a contract number, is it safe to assume this is a new requirement for the government?

A1. Current Airfield Management Services Contract W912JB-11-C-4001

Dated: 29 September 2015

Q2. Reference RFP General Proposal Instructions, Paragraph C (Proposal Submission/Format).6 (Page Limits) Part II and RFP General Proposal Instructions, Paragraph D (Proposal Content).2 (Part II – Technical Proposal): The page limits in Paragraph C references Sub-factor 1 and 2; however, the content layout outlined in Paragraph D does not correspond to these Sub-factors. Please clarify the Government’s expected format for the Technical Proposal.

A2. 6. Page Limits:

Part II Technical Proposal content limits the amount of Pages

D. Proposal Content 2. PART II – Technical Proposal addresses the documents to include and the Sub-factors

Q3. Reference RFP General Proposal Instructions, Paragraph D (Proposal Content).1 (Part I – RFP Documents and Price Proposal): The detailed requirements for this section outlines 4 specific tabs to be submitted as part of this volume. The instructions then provides Paragraphs E and F to cover pricing data and joint venture requirements that are not in the 4 tabs defined in that same section. Does the Government actually want 6 tabs in this RFP volume?

A3. D. Proposal Content The requirement is 4 tabs. Paragraphs E and F, cited in the question, are not subsections of General Proposal Instructions (Proposal Content). Paragraphs E and F are new paragrphs with additional instructions for pricing data and joint venture requirements.

Q4. Reference RFP General Proposal Instructions, Paragraph C. Part III, and FPR General Proposal Instructions, Paragraph D.3.G: Please clarify the page limit for Past Performance.

A4. Past Performance is limited to 40 pages, 10 of which can be the past performance narrative.

Q5. Reference PWS Paragraph 1.3: The Period of Performance is defined for the base and option years. Does the Government intend to allow access for a phase in period as outlined in PWS 1.4.14?

A5. One Base Year and four option years, the schedule may change according to the Award Date. The government can provide access not payment for services.

Q6. Reference PWS Paragraph 1.4.4: The paragraph outlines hours of operation for these services. Does the Government require the two AMOC personnel to be on duty at the airfield one hour prior to the official operating hours to provide services as needed?

A6. The contractor shall arrive in sufficient time, before published airfield opening time, to complete the facility opening procedures, see historical data in Attachment 3.

Q7. Reference PWS Paragraph 3.1.1.1: The paragraph defines the Government’s responsibilities for providing paper for the copier. Please confirm the Government also is providing the maintenance and toner for the copier.

A7. Yes

Q8. Reference PWS Paragraph 3.1.1.1: The paragraph defines the Government’s responsibilities for providing paper for the copier. Does the Government also provide administrative supplies for the use of Contract staff in the performance of services?

A8. Yes

Q9. Reference PWS Paragraph 3.4: The services listed in subordinate paragraphs state that LAN access is allowed for GFP; however, it is not clear if maintenance or supplies for this GFP are Government furnished. Does the Government maintain the equipment provided to the Contractor for use on the contract?

A9. Yes

Q10. Reference PWS Paragraph 3.4: The services listed in subordinate paragraphs state that LAN access is allowed for GFP; however, it is not clear if maintenance or supplies for this GFP are Government furnished. Does the Government provide supplies for the equipment provided to the Contractor for use on the contract?

A10. Duplicate see A9.

Q11. Reference PWS Paragraph 3.4.8: The paragraph outlines the Government’s provision of maintenance on the GFV listed in Attachment 1. Please confirm the Government will provide a replacement vehicle for use by the Contractor during periods of maintenance service.

A11. Yes

Q12. Reference PWS Paragraph 5.1.2: The paragraph states that a person in trainee status is acceptable. Please clarify the method in which the Government is accepting to move the person from trainee status to fully qualified status. Is this through the Contractor’s personally-developed training plan, completion of CDCs for the AMOC career field, a combination of both, etc.?

A12. Combination of both with Contractor’s personally-developed training plan along with PCG, CBTs and local lessons. (No CDCs)

Dated: 30 September 2015

Q13. Ref. Instructions to Offerors, section C. Proposal Submission/Format, Part II - Technical Proposal - this section states that proposals are "limited to 35 pages total; 25 pages total for sub-factor 1 and 2 and 10 pages total for sub-factor 3". There appears to be four sub-factors (Conformance to the PWS; Management Approach and Administrative Plan; Quality Control Discussion; and Phase-in Plan). The Phase-in Plan is NO listed in the excluded pages, nor is it included in the statement quoted above. Question: Is the Phase-in Plan excluded from the page count?

A13. Phase-in Plan will be included with the Quality Control Discussion.

Q14. Ref. Attachment 6 Past Performance Individual Evaluation Form - this form was released as a stand-alone document on FBO. It is very different from the Attachment 6 Past Performance Reference Package which is included in the solicitation document.

Question: Which form are offerors to send to our Past Performance contract reference POCs? Question: If offerors are to use the Attachment 6 Past Performance Reference Package, would the government please release this document as a stand-alone document?

A14. Attachment 6 Past Performance which is included in the solicitation will be used. Attachment 6 has been updated and uploaded to FBO.

Q15. Reference PWS Paragraph 1.4.5.8: The paragraph references a clearance requirement and a DD254; however, we do not find one included in the package. Please confirm the clearance requirement for these services.

A15. Secret facility clearance is required, a DD254 will be uploaded.

Q16. Reference RFP Attachment 8: The Wage Determination does not include any references to confirmed positions. Are there any conformances on file for the AMSL positions?

A16. AMSL is not a known acronym, management positions are not SCA positions.

Q17. Reference RFP Attachment 8: The Wage Determination does not include any references to confirmed positions. Please provide the base rate of pay for the AMSL conformance if it exists.

A17. AMSL is not a known acronym (see A16.), 30011 Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station is the Department of Labor employee class.

Q18. Please provide the monthly invoice amount for the current contract.

A18. The only releasable cost is the total contract amount.

Dated: 05 October 2015

Q19. Is it permissible to propose a teaming where the Subcontractor has Secret Clearance and the Prime does not?

A19. The prime must be eligible to obtain a secret facility clearance at the time of award.

Q20. Reference RFP Attachment 8 Wage Determination and AFI 13-204, Paragraph 2.3.2 – DoD and Contract Civilian AM Personnel: Are there any conformances on file for the Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL) positions?

A20. There are no conformances.

Q21. Reference RFP Attachment 8 Wage Determination and AFI 13-204, Paragraph 2.3.2 -DoD and Contract Civilian AM Personnel: The Wage Determination does not include any references to confirmed positions. Please provide the base rate of pay for the Airfield Management Shift Lead (AMSL) conformance if it exists.

A21. 30011 Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station is the Department of Labor employee class.

Q22. Reference RFP General Proposal Instructions, Paragraph D (Proposal Content) .1 (Part I – RFP Documents and Price Proposal): The detailed requirements for this section outlines 4 specific tabs to be submitted as part of this volume (Tabs 1 - Executive Summary, Tab 2 - Offer, Tab 3 - SF 1449 Continuation Sheet, and Tab 4 - Representations and Certifications). The instructions then reference Paragraphs E and F to cover pricing data and joint venture requirements. In which tab are we to include Paragraph E (breakdown of direct labor categories, wages and hours, materials and other direct costs and overheads) and Paragraph F (Small Business Joint Venture Requirements)?

A22. The requirement is 4 tabs. Paragraphs E and F, cited in the question, are not subsections of General Proposal Instructions (Proposal Content). Paragraphs E and F are new paragrphs with additional instructions for pricing data and joint venture requirements. Small Business Joint Venture Requirements are included in Tab 1. A breakdown of direct labor categories, wages and hours, materials and other direct costs and overheads is required to assist in the realism and reasonableness assessments and is included in Tab 3.

Dated: 9 October 2015

Q23. Reference PWS Paragraph 5 .1.2: The referenced paragraph states that there will be a minimum of two (2) flight service section personnel on duty during Airfield Management Operations operating hours. Does the Government allow the Contract Manager and Alternate Contract Manager fill the flight services section positions during operating hours?

A23. Yes