FBO-_RFI_1_EXEVAL_Questions.pdf

RFI #1 Q&A

Paragraph Reference: -2. Concept: (PWS page 2)

Subparagraph 2. Conduct day operations (approximately from 7:00am to 5:00pm daily) from the start of alert to completion of Incident Command Site Objectives.

Q1: Does the government intend to require in person or telephonic attendance at meetings and or training sessions for the Incident Management team SME’s other than those times specifically listed in the document? (i.e. Day before event walk through and/or ROC Drills)

A1: The following meetings require telephonic or in person attendance:

o Mid-Planning Meeting (MPM) – Feb 2, 2017 o CTE#1 Kick-off Meeting – Apr 6, 2017 o Final Planning Meeting (FPM) – May 2, 2017 o CTE #2 Kick-off Meeting- Jun 03, 2017 o EXEVAL Kick-off Meeting – Jun 6, 2017

Feb meeting removed from PWS.

Subparagraph 3. Conduct day and night operations over one 36 hour period. Please note there is no reference to time, number of personnel, or location for night operations personnel.

Q2: Does the government intend for some operation periods to span 24hrs?

A1: Yes, PWS Updated.

Q3: If so, does the government require 5 Incident Management SME’s for IC/AC for each night operational period? Partial staffing will be adequate.

Q4: Can the government define those shifts and locations for 24 hour operations and number of

SME personnel required? 2-3 SME’s in the evening shift on CP Rilea between 1830-0600 on CP

Rilea. PWS updated.

Paragraph Reference: Task 5.3, Incident Management Team Support:

Provide 15 Personnel to exercise Incident Management Support for the 07-09 APR and 04-08 JUN exercises. (PWS Pages 3 and 4)

Under Characteristics: Bulleted point on Page 4- 12th element: “Have experience working with Federal

Emergency Management Agency Region 10 CRE elements during EXEVALs and CTEs.”

Q5: What are the requirements for validation of Technically Acceptable performance for this item? For validation of technically acceptable performance will it be necessary to present evidence of work with Region 10 elements during EXEVALs and CTEs. If so how many members of each team will be required to meet these requirements?

A5: Require at least 2 members of performing IMT to have conducted at least 1 exercise with region 10 elements. Exercises could include past collective training events, EXEVALS, or Cascadia

Rising. Please address this in the technical quote submission.

General regarding IC/AC requirements:

Q6: Can the government clarify if EDMSIM training is required and the dates and number of SMEs required for EDMSIM training/role play?

A6: Removed from PWS.

Q7: Is there any requirement for EMS Coordinator/Medical Triage and transport officer from the

IC/SME group?

A7: None required.

General Regarding Role Player Wages, Wage Determinations, Minimum Wage and H&W Rates:

Wage Determination WD 05-2565 Rev.-17 last updated 1/5/16 was provided with the RFP package.

Q8: Should WD 15-2565 Rev.-3 updated 1/3/17 be used instead?

Updated WD posted to FBO with amendment 02.

Wage Determination WD 15-2441 Rev.-1 last updated 9/6/16 was provided with the RFP package.

Q8: Should WD15-5577 Rev.-2 updated 1/3/17 be used instead?

Updated WD posted to FBO with amendment 02.

Q9: Would the Government please confirm that this contract is subject to the Service Contract Act and that it requires that role players must be paid at least the mandatory 2017 hourly minimum wage of

$10.20 per hour PLUS $4.27 per hour Health and Welfare for every hour worked in accordance with the Wage Determinations issued by the US Department of Labor or the prevailing state minimum wage, whichever is most beneficial to the employee, and that the Government has factored this in to their IGCE and will evaluate the price reasonableness of any technically acceptable bid submitted for this contract? Reference US DOL Prevailing Wage Resource Book at:

https://www.dol.gov/whd/recovery/pwrb/toc.htm

A: Yes, the service contract act is applicable.

Paragraph Reference: Task 5.3 last bullet Training Location: (PWS page 4)

Q10: Could the government please verify there are 3 SCVS sites that require reset one day prior to start of each event and one day following final day of each event?

Camp Rilea https://www.dol.gov/whd/recovery/pwrb/toc.htm

Geiger Army Airfield

Fairchild AFB (or alternate - Spokane Fire Training Facility) A10: For CTE #1, there are two sites requiring reset: CP Rilea and the Spokane Fire Training Facility (Fairchild AFB will no longer be utilizied). For CTE #2 and EXEVAL, it is only CP Rilea. Each rubble pile will need to be reset prior to the execution of training each day, and then at the end of the training event.

Paragraph Reference: Task 5.5, first bullet point, 20 concrete slabs:

Q11: Is the requirement for 20 slabs total or 20 slabs for each site?

A11: 20 slabs total. 5 at CP Rilea and 5 at the Spokane Fire Training Facility for CTE #1. 10 at CP Rilea for CTE#2/EXEVAL. PWS Updated.

Paragraph Reference: Task 5.5, second bullet point, 2 lumber packages:

Q12: Is the requirement for 2 lumber packages total or 2 at each site?

A12: 4 lumber packages total. One at CP Rilea and one at the Spokane Fire Training Facility for CTE #1.

2 at CP Rilea for CTE#2/EXEVAL. PWS Updated.

Washington Site Visit RFI notes from the contracting officer:

All slabs need to be cured to FEMA standards - PWS Updated.

1) 10 slabs of concrete per each event for a grand total of 20 slabs (issue addressed above)

3) The June event will have one 36 hr continuous ops event (Only IMT will be running night ops) PWS Updated.

4) Camp Rilea has a forklift to offload and reset slabs, Spokane does not have a forklift- PWS Updated.

5) In PWS section 5.5

a) each lumber kit needs to specify 10 pounds of 8 penny and 10 pounds of 16 penny nails

b) each lumber kit needs an additional 30 2x6x12's

c) a total of 4 lumber kits are needed PWS Updated.

OR Site Visit Questions/Answers to incorporate:

Here are the list of questions they had. Most of them were answered by the PWS.

1. Who will provide the medical staff for the ambulance?

The contractor: TASK 5.6 Real world Medical Support.

2. Will there be parking for the contractors near the training site at Camp Rilea?

Yes, limited.

3. Will there be power for the role players site at Camp Rilea ?

No.

4. Will there be a need for medical support during 24 operations?

Yes, TASK 5.6 Real world Medical Support. Annex A, B & C

5. If there is cold inclement weather, will the unit quit using water on the role players?

No.

6. Who is responsible for removal of the gray water?

The contractor: Task 5.7 Gray Water Collection.

7. Will there be a fix building for the role players at Camp Rilea?

No.

8. Will the Army provide space blanket for the role players?

No.

9. Are there any Army tents available to use or rent at Camp Rilea?

No.

10. Can the Army give them the point of contact for latrine company they will be using at Camp Rilea?

Yes, Latrines, United Site Service 503-303-1377

11. Can the Army give them the point of contact for commercial meal purchase at Camp Rilea.

Yes, Commercial meals POC Mr. Danny Wilcock 503-836-4102

12. Is there a requirement for 2 ambulances at each training site?

Yes, TASK 5.6 Real world Medical Support. Annex A, B & C.

13. What is the weight requirements for the mannequins and what percentage of adults, children and infants are required?

TASK 5.4 Mannequin Support, Annex A, B & C. 150 LB for adults, 60- 100 lbs children and 10-30 lbs for infants. Adults 75%, Children 15% and Infants 10% mix.

14. is there going to be an amendment for the lumber packages? Size of plywood and requirements of pounds of 8 and 16 penny nails?

Answered above. PWS Updated.

15. Will the Army provide vans to transport role players back to the rubble pile staging area at Camp Rilea ?

No.