Questions and Answers.docx

1. Which Service Contract Labor Standards (SCLS) labor category should be used for this position (e.g., Heavy Equipment Operator, Truck Driver Heavy, Motor Vehicle Operator, or another category)?

Response: 31364 – Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer

1. Which Wage Determination applies to contract performance: Monterey County, San Luis Obispo County, or both depending on work location?

Response: Both applies, but the main area is San Lui Obispo County

1. Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing this requirement? If so, could you provide the incumbent contractor’s name and contract number?

Response: No

1. Can the Government provide the estimated annual mileage and the approximate number of transport missions completed during the previous year?

Response: See Technical Exhibit 3 for Estimated Workload Data

1. Are overnight lodging, meals, and per diem reimbursed separately, or should these costs be included in the fixed-price proposal?

Response: CLIN 0002, 1002, 2002, and 3002 will be set by the Government. These CLINS will be funded and then invoiced according to the trips approved by the COR prior.

1. Please confirm whether fuel costs are Government-furnished through fuel cards or if fuel expenses are to be included in contractor pricing.

Response: WEX Card will be provided and tracked accordingly

1. Is one full-time driver considered sufficient to meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement, or does the Government anticipate the need for additional personnel?

Response: This is a performance-based contract; therefore, it’s the contractor’s responsibility to provide the necessary manning to ensure the PWS is managed accordingly. Please review the Technical Exhibit 3 within the PWS that shows the historical data on the mileage driven and the locations in which these drivers are traveling.

1. Is the contractor required to identify an alternate or backup driver in the proposal?

Response: PWS states what must be performed weekly

1. Are resumes required for proposed personnel, and will personnel qualifications be evaluated as part of the technical review?

Response: Technical review does not include the resume proposed, but the Performance Requirements Summary will have a verification of a current CDL license for California

1. What types of vehicles and equipment are most frequently transported under this contract?

Response: All sorts of vehicles are transported, many are larger non-operational vehicles

1. Are loading and unloading operations expected to be performed by the contractor driver, Government personnel, or a combination of both?

Response: All loading and unloading will be performed by the contractor, sometimes Government personal can assist but contractor must be trained to operate all equipment.

1. Are personnel required to possess a security clearance, or is installation access eligibility and successful completion of background screening sufficient?

Response: Installation access is required, possession of CAC card is mandatory for this contract. NAC will be required.

1. Can the Government provide the historical contract value, incumbent contract value, or Independent Government Cost Estimate (IGCE) for this requirement?

Response: None of this information is available for this requirement as this was previously accomplished by the Government.

1. Does the sub have to bring their own equipment to fulfill this position?

Response: No, the government is seeking qualified drivers that meet the requirements within PWS as a CDL driver for the State of California while also having the ability to load non-operable equipment with 30K forklift.

1. Are there any specific areas in the state?

Response: Review the last page, 21 of 21 from the PWS and PRS Driver 10 June 2026, “Technical Exhibit 3”. The locations are Los Angeles, Tracy, Sierra, San Diego, Fort Irwin, Sacramento, and Redding. The exhibit also lists the estimated historical miles that was driven for that year 2024 and 2025 to help with planning on number of estimated drivers need to fulfill this contract.

1. For 1 job for travel for the year, what does that consist of? What is this referring to for the 1 job for the year?

Response: The 1 job does not need to be priced on any of the CLIN 0002, 1002, 2002, and 3002 as this is dependent on the overnight trips that will be paid according to the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR). This pricing will be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative prior to any travel exceeding a certain distance/time frame. See Travel link below for details

1. Is the transportation vehicle Government-furnished or contractor-furnished? If contractor-furnished, please identify the anticipated vehicle type(s) required to perform this contract.

Response: Government vehicle will be used, 915A3 will be used and trailers will lowboys, 53ft box van/ semi trailers with cooling, stepdeck (M872A4)

1. If contractor-furnished vehicles are required, what are the anticipated cargo characteristics, including typical weights, dimensions, and loading requirements?

Response: Not contractor furnished, cargo is multiple different items that will be load from fully functional government warehouses that palletized for shipment.

1. What is the Government’s estimated annual mileage associated with this requirement?

Response:Estimated mileage was minimum 4,000 miles a week based on 8 weekly deliveries.

1. What is the estimated number of transportation missions, deliveries, or trips expected per month?

Response: Per the PRS 8 weekly deliveries, acceptable 4-6

1. Is the contractor expected to provide a tractor-trailer combination, box truck, flatbed, or other specific vehicle configuration?

Response: No

1. Will the Government provide any trailers, material handling equipment, forklifts, or loading assistance at pickup and delivery locations?

Response: Yes, government will proved all equipment for mission success

1. Does the Government anticipate overnight travel as part of contract performance? If so, what is the estimated frequency?

Response: Government does expect overnight travel at minimal 4-8 times per month, funded for 20k for travel

1. Is the contractor required to maintain a dedicated driver available full-time throughout the period of performance, or is performance based on mission/task requests?

Response: Contract is based on the mission/ task request

1. Does the Government anticipate any periods of surge operations or unusually high transportation activity during the contract term?

Response: Contract will stick to PWS statement (8 movements a week)

1. Are there any minimum response times for transportation requests not specifically identified in the PWS?

Response: All loads will be discussed a week in advance.

1. Will the contractor be required to transport hazardous materials, controlled items, weapons-related equipment, or sensitive cargo?

Response: Sensitive & controlled items can be transported by vehicles

1. Are there any special licensing, endorsements, or certifications required beyond a valid Class A CDL?

Response: Class A license with ability to drive up to 30K forklifts, Rough terrain container handler, and other commercial equipment

1. Are contractor personnel required to obtain installation access for multiple CAARNG facilities throughout California, or will access be coordinated by the Government on a mission-by-mission basis?

Response: Contractor will obtain CAC card within PWS 1.4.5.1

1. Can the Government provide historical workload information from the incumbent contract, including annual mileage, number of missions, and vehicle types utilized?

Response: PWS, Technical Exhibit 3

1. Is there an incumbent contractor currently performing these services? If so, can the Government provide the incumbent contractor name and current contract value?

Response: No

1. Is a backup driver required to ensure continuity of operations during periods of leave, illness, or other absences?

Response: Continuity of operations is required

1. Will the Government provide secure parking or staging areas for contractor vehicles at CAARNG facilities?

Response: Yes, government has secure parking and staging areas

1. Are there any anticipated deliveries outside California other than the Nevada locations referenced in the PWS?

Response: No

1. Can the Government confirm whether the contractor is responsible for all fuel, maintenance, insurance, licensing, registration, and operating expenses associated with the transportation vehicle(s).

Response: Government is responsible for all fuel, maintenance, registration and operating expenses

1. Is the vehicle Government-furnished or contractor-furnished?

Response: Government furnished

1. What is the estimated annual mileage and number of trips?

Response: PWS, Technical Exhibit 3

1. What is the incumbent contract value and vehicle type being used today?

Response: Currently commercial line haul is use

1. Is the truck a day cab or sleeper cab?

Response: Day cab

1. What is the year, make, and model of the truck?

Response: 915A3

1. What trailer or equipment will be attached or made available, such as flatbed, lowboy, enclosed trailer, container/chassis, or other configuration?

Response: Flatbed, lowboy and enclosed trailer, stepdeck

1. Who is responsible for vehicle maintenance, repairs, tire issues, breakdowns, and roadside assistance?

Response: Vehicles will be serviced by CA ARNG facilities. If breakdowns occur recovery plans are made once contract is initiated.

1. Will the contractor driver be responsible for pre-trip, post-trip, and PMCS inspections only, or any maintenance beyond inspection/reporting?

Response: Yes, refer to PWS 5.1.8

1. Will the Government provide fuel through a WEX card, Government fuel site, or another approved fuel method?

Response: Yes, and onsite fuel points PWS 5.1.9

1. Are WEX card purchases authorized for all official trips, or only emergency/approved fueling situations?

Response: PWS 5.1.9

1. What is the normal reporting and pickup location, Camp Roberts or another CAARNG location?

Response: Camp Roberts is normal reporting and pickup

1. Will the driver need to provide any equipment, such as chains, binders, straps, PPE, tools, or load securement materials?

Response: PWS 4.0

1. Will Government personnel assist with loading and unloading, or is the driver expected to load/unload equipment and materials?

Response: Contractor will load and unload equipment

1. Are any special endorsements required beyond a valid Class A CDL?

Response: PWS 3.3.1

1. Are overnight trips, weekend work, or after-hours dispatches expected beyond the historical workload?

Response: Yes

1. What insurance coverage must the contractor carry when operating Government-furnished equipment?

Response: PWS 5.1.6

1. Are oversized or overweight loads anticipated during the contract period, and if so, what percentage of transportation missions are expected to require special permits or escort services?

Response: No load will require special permits or escort services. Oversized loads will not move with this contract.