W912PB-25-R-3000-0005_FINAL.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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92655 GRAFENWOEHR LAGER

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

CONTACT INFORMATION

General Information:

RCO Point of Contact:

Contract Specialist: Kimberly Marra Telephone: 526-8706 (+49 9641 70 526 8706) Email: Kimberly.l.marra.civ@army.mil

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

The Purpose of this Amendment 0005 is to:

a. To answer questions from 2 vendors in the format presented to us. No further amendment in reference to answering questions will follow.

b. To update the PWS with the following additional information under 5.7.2.1 Standard Route Shuttle Bus Transportation: ‘In case of any type of breakdown or inoperable bus, the acceptable response time is 1 hour for a replacement bus.’

c. All other terms and conditions remain the same.

START OF QUESTIONS:

1. Is it possible to obtain base access passes for the contractor’s crew to avoid daily access roster checks?

Yes

1. What are the requirements for base access, including nationality, work permissions, and background checks (e.g. police clearance certificate (Führungszeugnis)?

Per PWS paragraph 1.6.3 access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE Regulation 190-16) Installation Access Control or (AE) Regulation 604-1 for Germany specific contracts, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas.

2. Are only NATO and EU member state personnel allowed to access the base? Under what circumstances can access be denied?

No, not only EU and NATO member states are allowed access but they must be escorted by authorized personnel with sign-in privileges. Syria, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and anyone with a refugee passport are not permitted on base, even when escorted.

Access will be denied if personnel have any criminal infractions.

3. Does German labor law apply to all contractor staff, including regulations for minimum wage, maximum work hours, and compliance with social security obligations?

The contractor shall comply with local labor laws. Refer to the solicitation where DFARs 252.222-7002 Compliance with Local Labor Laws (Overseas) is referenced.

4. How are compliance and approvals with German labor laws checked and verified in advance?

Surveillance by the COR

5. How must the work qualifications of employees, such as cooks or forklift drivers, be verified?

Current and applicable certifications need to be verified to qualify employees.

6. Is there a minimum English language requirement for specific employees, such as kitchen assistants?

Per PWS paragraph 1.10 All personnel performing management functions for logistics support shall read, write and speak English in order to communicate with Government Employees.

7. Are contractor employees required to provide safety and health documentation, such as medical certificates and proof of health insurance?

As it pertains to the DFACs, PWS paragraph 5.5.2.2.2 states the Contractor shall submit Health certificates authorizing them to work as Cooks or Kitchen Helpers (Food Service Workers).

8. Are there specific regulations or requirements for sanitary facilities that contractor staff can use?

Per PWS paragraph 5.5.1.3 5.5.1.3 All food related services included with food preparation, proper storage and usage of food items, cleaning, pick-up and delivery shall be in accordance with, but not limited to, AR 30-22, The Army Food Program; AER 30-22, Field Feeding Program; DA PAM 30-22, Operating Procedures for the Army Food Program; AR 40-656, Veterinary Surveillance Inspection of Subsistence; ATP 4-41, Army Field Feeding and Class 1 Operations; TM 4-41.11, Dining Facility Operations; TM 4-41.12, Food Program Operations; TB MED 530, and Tri-Service Food Code.

9. Are there designated break rooms or meal areas for contractor staff on the TAs? If so, what facilities are included, and are employees permitted to use government-provided kitchens or dining facilities?

Yes. The Contractor or Subcontractor may use the field kitchens as a break area when not engaged in food preparation.

10. Are contractor employees allowed to use government-provided buildings, such as gyms?

No.

Infrastructure Setup and Logistics Questions

1. How much time is available for setting up and dismantling the infrastructure?

As per the solicitation, under the Addendum to Clause 52.212-4, The Government requires services to commence within five (5) days after issuance of a Task order. There is no special amount of time given for dismantling. The Task Order must run through the POP.

2. How much lead time is provided for an exercise or task order?

The lead time is established in 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS

3. Is there a storage area or storage hall available for contractors on the Training Areas (TAs)?

No

4. Are there offices in the buildings on the TAs that contractors can use?

No.

5. Who is responsible for winter maintenance on the construction sites and access roads?

The Government will maintain access roads. However, if road conditions are RED and it is too dangerous to travel, then the unit COR or government provided official should and will make other arrangements to support the services required per the task order.

6. Who is responsible or liable in the event of delays caused by poor road conditions?

This is situation dependent

7. Who coordinates the individual orders for the forklift trucks? Can you confirm that the appropriate lifting equipment and transport safety devices must be provided by the contractor?

The COR will coordinate the orders for forklift trucks. Contractors must have their own MHE.

8. Is there an opportunity to set up an office at each TA with internet connectivity to serve as a distribution hub, break area, and storage for materials and tools?

No. Depending on availability and coordination with the COR, staging areas may be available to support contractors.

9. Might housing be provided during exercises to enable night shifts on-site, or are contractors required to share facilities with training units?

No.

Barracks and Dining Tent Questions

1. Is there a guideline regarding the required number and size of doors in a tent?

Each tent should have an adequate size door to move supplies and people through. There needs to be an alternative exit for an emergency if access to the main door is blocked.

2. Are the doors required to be made of hard plastic, or can other materials be used?

The material used should be efficient and effective to keep heat in during the colder months and practical useability for constant use.

3. How must emergency exits in the tents be marked?

Emergency exits must be marked with illuminated signs conforming to DIN EN ISO 7010 (Safety Symbols) and ASR A1.3 (escape route signage).

4. What safety devices, such as smoke alarms, CO² detectors, and alarm bells, are mandatory, and in what quantity?

None

5. Is there a prescribed lighting level or a minimum number of lights required per tent?

Lighting should be sufficient for daily living conditions and operations within tents.

6. Are there regulations concerning the type and number of fire extinguishers?

In Germany, Fire Extinguisher Requirements (ASR A2.2) should be followed and tents must comply with relevant standards, DIN 14406-1 and DIN EN 3.

7. Can the screen walls of the tent be made of PVC, or are hard walls mandatory?

The material used should be efficient and effective to keep heat in during the colder months.

Food Preparation and Kitchen Questions

1. If the food is to be prepared in the building kitchens, how long are the transportation routes to be expected?

Typically a maximum of 20 minutes. Unless the contractor has to go to Range 301 which takes approximately 45 minutes to get to.

2. In the accommodation tents, we observed multiple distributors on-site. Do these have to be provided by the contractor?

Yes.

3. If so, is there a specification for the total number of sockets required? Must the sockets be splash-proof?

The sockets must slash-proof for appropriate safety in any weather conditions and event.

4. Is cooking to take place in the kitchen tents?

No cooking is allowed in the feeding tents.

5. If cooking is to occur in the kitchen tents, who is responsible for providing the equipment?

No cooking is allowed in the feeding tents.

6. If government kitchen equipment is to be used, who is responsible for transporting it?

The government equipment is not transported.

7. In the kitchen tents, are festival table sets sufficient as seating for the guests?

Yes. The large-scale tents, 20m x 50m normally have 60 tables and 120 benches. That should be sufficient to serve Soldiers.

8. Is there a minimum requirement for the number of table sets to be provided?

No. The appropriate amount of seating for the number of people based on requirement.

Refueling Operations

1. Can you confirm if our ADR-certified drivers also need to be trained for the provided HMMT fuel trucks?

No

2. Can you explain the procedures for the weekly technical inspection of the provided vehicles?

TIs aren’t conducted weekly, but SL10 PMCSs are and can be found in the vehicle’s Training Manuel.

3. Can you explain which part of the process requires the Aqua-Glo test for helicopter refueling, and how many test kits are needed?

Aqua-GLO testing is completed every prior to issuing fuel. The number of kits are dependent to how many the unit purchased.

4. Who is responsible for repeating the tests until the required percentage is achieved?

On-ground fueler.

5. What are the procedures in case a certain truck does not meet the acceptable results?

The truck cannot issue fuel. At that point it should be taken to maintenance to check (and replace) the filter.

6. How are refueling points for vehicles managed during larger exercises, such as those happening simultaneously at HTA and Amberg?

Depends if operating a 4-point or 8-point FARP or cold fuel or ROM? Each has it specific protocols.

7. What is the estimated duration of required operating hours for such exercises?

Depends on if you’re conducting a FARP or cold refuel OPS.

8. To better understand the daily workload of drivers, can you explain the potential distances between refueling ranges within GTA where daily refueling services might be required?

Within 3-5 km of each other

9. Regarding TAC Site 17, which is located in a forest and particularly challenging to access in winter: How many kilometers is the full circuit around the impact area, and what is the distance from the TAC site to the refueling point?

20km

10. Who is authorized to receive fuel, and does this authorization apply to each fuel farm?

The Military are filling the vehicles

11. How can fuel cards be maintained and kept valid?

This is not contractor related

12. Do we need to prepare a daily fuel report and summarize it for submission to the COR, fuel farm, or unit?

Yes

13. Considering the restrictions on tank roads during winter and the challenges in remote areas like HTA (e.g., Raverdsdorf, MUD Hut, IED Lane, etc.), how can daily refueling services be fulfilled, and who gives permission for these services?

Through the COR

14. Do refueling services for aircraft also happen at night, and are there special procedures like hot refueling or H-Start?

Yes, but units need to be a trained cohesive group, especially if conducting hot refuel OPS. Procedures should adhere to limited-visibility OPS standards. i.e NVGs and use of hand and arm signals.

15. Do drivers need to be trained for these specific procedures?

Yes

16. How many fuel trucks, drivers, and co-drivers are required for an exercise?

Per PWS paragraph 5.7.4.1 the Contractor shall receive, transport, and distribute government furnished Class III (Bulk and Retail) JP-8 fuel to locations in the Training Areas, seven days per week at a frequency specified in the rotational ROM.

17. In case of spillage, who is responsible for addressing it, and what are the procedures?

Please see the section in the PWS : 1.21.1 Environmental Compliance Plan and Program

18. Do we need to set up HAZMAT containers, and where should items like dirty rags and spillage sand be disposed of?

See answer above

19. Is all provided fuel JP8, including for contractor-provided equipment?

JP-8 fuel will be provided by the Government to supply USG equipment.

20. Before returning to the refueling areas from the "box," do we need to wash the trucks each time at the wash rack before entering the main post?

Yes.

21. When parking vehicles, is there a designated hard stand at each TA?

No.

22. Who is responsible for providing the required cones, grounding equipment, etc.?

The supported unit.

23. Can you confirm whether all additional safety equipment, such as eye-washing devices and fire extinguishers, needs to be provided by us?

No, not provided by the contractor.

24. When driving outside the TAs with a HEMMT, driving time recording would have to be carried out, are suitable devices installed in the HEMTTS?

Fueling missions will maintain within the boundaries of the base.

Dining Facility (DFAC) Operations

1. Who needs to provide the DFAC equipment for the dining facilities, as shown during the site visit?

Per PWS paragraphs under 5.5 5.5.1.2 facilities, major kitchen appliances such as oven-double stack, freezer, refrigerator, icemaker, griddle plate, coffee maker, food prep table, food storage rack, hot serving line and cold serving line will be provided by the Government for use by the contractor.

2. Who is responsible for providing GN inlets, knives, tools, can openers, serving utensils, cleaning detergents, sponges, etc.?

The contractor.

3. Who is responsible for cleaning all DFAC equipment and the seating areas? What is the usual headcount per DFAC, as shown?

The contractor. There is no standard headcount; it varies by task order

4. Are DFAC conditions similar to those in HTA? In case of equipment breakdowns over the weekend, who should be contacted?

Yes. The unit COR requesting services.

5. Is all equipment in good working condition, and who is responsible for signing over the facilities?

The equipment is in good working condition. The unit COR requesting services or appointed government sponsor will sign for the facilities being used to provide the services.

6. How many such facilities might be open for an exercise?

As many as 15-20 facilities which would also include field kitchens, feeding tents and latrines.

7. To fulfill remote services, can you explain the distances between food preparation areas and serving locations?

If required, some ranges are as far as 45 to 50 minutes away from the food preparation areas, this will also depend on the current weather conditions.

8. Do we need to serve food at each location or set up a proper serving area? How many locations are involved in total?

This would depend on how many task orders are submitted to contracting requesting services.

The Contractor needs to be prepared to support. I believe it states in the contract how many days the contractor has to accept the task order.

9. Are the roads consistently cleared to allow on-time access to each location?

Yes. However, weather conditions should be anticipated. If road conditions are RED and it is to dangerous to travel, then the unit COR or government provided official should and will make other arrangements to support the services required per the task order.

10. What are the usual serving hours for DFACs and remote locations to calculate the total length of each shift?

These hours could vary per the unit’s training schedule. The Contractor needs to be flexible when supporting DFAC Operations and remote site feeding per the unit’s schedule. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner hours could vary from 0600-0800 and/or 0700-0900, 1130-1300 or 1130- 1330, 1700-1900 or 1800-2000. Remote site feeding also could vary from having the food prepared earlier do to travel time and the amount of Soldiers that need to be fed per the ELIN.

For example, if at one remote site feeding location there are more than 2,000 Soldiers to feed, then it might be recommended that the contractor start meal preparation early enough to ensure all food is prepared for the site. Additionally, ensuring all food, drinks, condiments, dining ware, and meal enhancements are brought to the site to avoid running out and then having to go back to retrieve more which would create a disruption of service. Please be advised, there may be multiple task orders from contracting requesting LSS services between Grafenwohr and Hohenfels at the same time. At any given time the LSS may be supporting up to 10,000 people, depending on the amount of Soldiers and civilians required to support a training event.

11. Is there a need to provide midnight meals or soups?

No.

12. Who is responsible for ensuring a sufficient number of thermal compartments, mermaids, and beverage dispensers?

The contractor must provide insulated food and beverage containers and other kitchen utensils to support remote site feeding.

13. How and where should potable water be delivered? How the water is delivered contractor responsibly Do we need to provide water cans or canisters, and where is the certified fresh water sourced from? 5.4.3.1 Bulk Water BULK Water is only provided from an approved potable water source on the installation.

14. Given multiple remote locations with different headcounts, do we need to track and send a daily feeding report?

5.5.2.3.3 Headcount The Contractor shall conduct headcount training per food service regulation AR 30-22 Field Feeding Program.

15. Can you explain which health certificates are required for all kitchen personnel?

All training such as (1) ServSafe for Managers certification or equivalent, (2) food handlers annual training certificates, and (3) health certificates shall be documented by employee.

16. Do we need to provide cooling/freezer and dry storage containers for DFACs, especially when required to store food over weekends for three days?

Yes as requested per task order. This is specified on the ELIN sheet.

17. Do we need to pick up all food at the TISA with our certified Frigo truck, and does this apply to both bases?

Yes. TISA has changed its name to SSMO. Subsistence Supply Management Office.

18. What are the usual opening days and hours for receiving food from TISA, and how should it be signed for, and by whom?

Picking up from the SSMO is usually Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. However the SSMO may be closed on a Federal and Local National Holiday/Observance. In this case the SSMO will let the unit COR know what the schedule for pick up is and then the unit COR must let the Contractor know what days is authorized for picking up food.

19. What should be done with leftovers after training, and whose responsibility is it to manage transport, storage, etc.?

The unit COR for that specific task order and who manages the CL I account for that specific task order will coordinate with the Contractor to move residual food and will ensure it is transferred to another field kitchen, DFAC, or remote site.

20. Please describe how food should be labeled and stored according to the "first in, last out" principle.

The Contractor will comply with all army food program regulations and technical medical bulletins such as the TRI Service Food Code and TB MED 530 as prescribed in the PWS. The army food program regulations explain First In First out (FIFO), and Last in First out (LIFO).

21. Is it required to provide daily checklists of all products and measures for each facility?

Just field kitchens

Distribution of Government Assets Questions

1. Where can the government assets be collected?

CL II Yard on base

2. What are the opening hours of the warehouse where the government assets are stored?

Operating hours of the ESC warehouse occur between the hours of 0800 to 1700, Monday through Friday. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

3. What collection times and safety regulations must be observed?

Collections times are the same as it’s opening hours. Safety regulations may vary depending on what the contractor is to transport and how much.

4. How far in advance must an appointment be made with the warehouse?

Depending on availability, day of services may be requested.

5. How far away is the warehouse from the installation sites?

Warehouse is located on the bases and the distances will vary

6. What is the procedure if damage occurs to the government assets that was not caused by the contractor?

Report damages to the COR.

7. Who bears the cost of replacement for damaged government assets?

Reports will be made to the COR for investigation into which party is at fault for damages.

8. Is sandbagging required for the GP Mediums and the A-Frames?

No

9. Is the contractor responsible for filling the sandbags?

No

10. If so, must the personnel costs for filling be included in the price of a tent?

Sandbags are not a requirement to set up Government A-frame tents – they do come with stakes..

11. Is the sand and sandbags provided by the government?

No.

12. Do the Light Sets have road approval (e.g., if they need to be transported to Amberg or Ansbach)?

Light sets must remain on base.

13. Do the Light Sets have a European trailer coupling?

Yes.

14. Does distribution also include the installation of the assets, such as setting up the cots?

Yes.

15. Who is responsible for the repair of the government heaters?

The government

16. If a larger repair is necessary, who is responsible for the replacement of the heaters?

Government replacement can first be checked at the ESC warehouse. Second option would be from the contractor.

17. What is the fuel consumption of the heaters?

Heaters are ran off the power provided by the diesel generators.

18. How often do the heaters need to be refueled?

Season and day/night temperatures will determine how often the generators need to be refueled.

19. Do the heaters have to be refueled manually?

Yes, the contractor has to physically refuel the generators – that provide power to the heating units.

20. Does the contractor have to provide protective equipment for refueling?

Yes.

21. What is the procedure for a spillage of diesel or JP8?

Per PWS paragraph 1.21.1 the contractor must immediately report any hazardous substance spills to the Garrison Fire Department at CIV 09641-83-112. In addition, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor controlled activities on USAG Bavaria installations are conducted in accordance with the USAG Bavaria Spill Prevention and Response Plan, Solid Waste Policy, Final Governing Standards-Germany, and applicable German environmental laws/standards.

The Contractor shall contact the COR or the USAG Bavaria Directorate of Public Works- Environmental Division (DPW-ED), DSN 475-7711, CIV 09641-83-7711, Bldg. 389, Tower Barracks Grafenwöhr for a copy of the Garrison Environmental Policy, Spill Prevention and Response Red Plan, Garrison Solid Waste Policy and German Final Governing Standards.

22. What safety and environmental regulations must be observed in case of a fuel spillage?

The Contractor shall comply with USAG Bavaria’s environmental policy, USAG Bavaria Spill Response Plan and German environmental regulations, such as the Federal Pollution Control Act (Bundes-Immissionsschutzgesetz) and the Waste Management Act (Kreislaufwirtschaftsgesetz).

Information on these plans can be accessed through USAG Bavaria DPW-Environmental Division.

Tent Erection and Material Management

1. What types of government-provided tents will be issued (e.g., A-frames, GP Medium, Medium Large with Y-Poles)?

Per PWS paragraph 5.4.1.1 Tents will generally be General Purpose (GP) Medium (16’ X 32’) or A Frame (16’ X 16’).

2. What are the exact locations of the issuing warehouses, and what are the distances to potential setup areas (e.g., Albertshof, Base Camp East/West in HTA, Mud Hut, Enselwang, Raversdorf, GTA ranges)?

This information is not public information and will be provided to the awardee

3. Who is responsible for providing and filling sandbags (typically 40–50 per tent) to secure the tents, and will tools, stakes, and the correct quantities of each be provided?

The unit

4. What is the procedure for managing sandbags and stakes after training?

Return to ESC

5. Who is responsible for interior cabling for drop lights and outlets in the tents, and will the necessary cables be provided?

The contractor

6. Who is accountable for signing and managing all equipment taken from the Property Book Office (PBO)?

A government representative from the supported unit.

7. What are the procedures if materials like cabling, fuel cans, water cans, or fire extinguishers are taken by training units on-site?

Report it to the COR.

8. Do the government-provided tents require smoke detectors?

Yes.

9. If heaters are used, who is responsible for managing drip pans during and after exercises?

The contractor

10. Who is accountable for fuel spillage when heaters are refueled with fuel cans?

The contractor

11. Who must provide fire extinguishers for the heaters, and what procedures are in place if heaters are insufficient or break down?

The contractor must provide fire extinguishers. The contractor is responsible for the maintenance/replacement of heaters. As for any government heaters, notify the COR and coordinate replacements from ESC or contractor can provide efficient replacement.

12. What are the maximum running hours for the heaters, and does running them 24/7 during winter require manual refueling every 8–10 hours or refueling by fueling trucks?

Depends on the size of the generator; refueling may occur every 2-4 days.

13. How and where should fuel cans be stored at each location?

This would be mission dependent; possible location would be in a motor pool

14. How should transportation be handled during severe weather or icy conditions?

This will be discussed with the COR should this arise

15. Does the contractor need to set up all delivered materials, and how many items are typically requested?

The contractor is responsible for the set up of all delivered materials, unless noted otherwise from the supported unit. Items vary based on training requirements.

16. Who is responsible for providing ratchet straps and packaging materials for proper transport?

The contractor

17. Is a covered box truck required to keep transported items clean and dry?

Not Required

18. Who is responsible for replacing damaged or lost materials?

Refer to Part 3 in the PWS

Transportation and Logistics

1. How many buses are typically used in regular exercises (minimum, maximum, and average) on both TAs?

The number of the buses depend on length of exercise and type of exercise

2. Does the schedule for buses need to be adjusted for unit-specific requirements, or is there a fixed schedule?

Each unit training requirement will determine number of busses, schedule, and routes.

3. What is the acceptable response time to send a replacement bus in the event of a flat tire, especially for GTA?

Acceptable response time is within 1 hour. The PWS reflects this change.

4. Who is the point of contact (POC) responsible for ordering buses?

The buses are requested by Task Order and the contractor is responsible for ordering and providing the buses.

5. How should floodlights be transported on public streets with civilian vehicles between areas like Amberg or within TAs?

In accordance with local laws. It is incumbent on the contractor to develop how to provide this

6. Is a forklift or crane required for unloading floodlights if delivered by truck?

Yes

7. What procedures and documentation are necessary for transporting materials, such as floodlights, that lack registry or insurance for public roads?

They can be towed on post. Off post delivery, they will have to be trailered.

8. How can accurate documentation be provided for using fuel trucks on public roads?

Fuel trucks will not leave base. The contractor is authorized drive fuel trucks off base.

Equipment and MHE Operations

1. Who is in charge when MHE (Material Handling Equipment) is used for unloading equipment, and what are the procedures if no operator is requested?

The COR. Equipment will be delivered to the requesting unit and only certified users will be allowed to operate the equipment.

2. What are the daily working hours for MHE operators if they are required?

Depends on the requirement. Please read the section in PWS 1.5.6 that talks about operating hours

1. Can you please indicate the estimated contract value?

2. How long is the usual period of performance for the exercises?

There is no usual.

3. During the site visit of the LSA, only contractor-furnished equipment was shown. What is the ratio of usage between government provided equipment and contractor provided equipment?

See the ELIN sheets that provide estimates

4. Can you please provide a list with quantities of government-provided equipment?

See ELIN sheet

5. Who is responsible for the maintenance of the government-provided equipment?

The government.

6. Can you kindly provide the number of task orders performed in 2024 with their period of performance per location?

7. Who is responsible for transporting the government-provided food (UGR-A, Meals Ready to Eat, and UGR-H&Ss) to the kitchen?

The Contractor. See PWS

8. Is office space already available at the locations to be used by the contractor?

The Government does not provide office space for the Contractor.

9. Is there a staging area available to store contractor’s equipment at the locations?

No storage

10. What is the FOC in days after task order issuance?

The first day of the POP, the task will be expected to be fully operational.

11. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 1.6.3 Installation Access.

After submitting the necessary documentation, how long does it take to receive the installation ac cess pass? Unknown and it depends on the background checks

12. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 3.3 Utilities.

Does this also apply to structures that the contractor will use for their own personal purposes, suc h as offices, storage rooms, or any other facilities?

The contractor is not authorized to establish locations for personal use.

13. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.6.4.4 Portable Laundry Trailer Potable Water, an d Section 5.6.5 Contractor Provided Hand-Wash Stations.

Can you please confirm that the Government will be responsible for supplying all potable water, including water for laundry and hand-wash stations?

The government will supply all potable water.

14. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.1.2 Food service facilities.

Can you share a list of all catering incidental equipment and advise about current condition of thi s equipment? There is no catering equipment. In case of equipment malfunctions during the operation, who is responsible for its maintenance and repair? If government equipment, the government.

15. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.2.3.4 Equipment Operation and Maintenance.

Does the Government have manufacturer manuals in file and available for all Government-owned equipment?

The ESC warehouse does not issue manuals for equipment they issue out.

16. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.2.3.3 Headcount.

We assume that the headcount will be performed manually without any special equipment. Can y ou please confirm?

Yes, manual headcount.

17. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.3.3.2 Provide dinnerware, utensils, trays, menu items to diners in preparation for remote site feeding.

What numbers can be expected for remote feeding, and who provides containers for storing and t ransporting hot and cold food for the remote feeding missions?

Remote feedings could support 20 people up to 6,000 people. Contractor provides all storing and transporting containers.

18. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.3.4.2 Dinnerware. What type of dinnerware is the contractor expected to use?

Reusable dinnerware.

19. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.3.5.2 Maintain equipment maintenance logs.

Does the Government have maintenance history logs for all Government-provided equipment?

No.

20. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.3.6.4 Air-dry equipment and utensils.

Does the Government have enough airdry equipment or shelves for proper air drying after washi ng and sanitation process?

Yes.

21. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.3.6.6 Power or mechanical failures.

Can the Government provide more details about the condition of dishwashing machines?

There are no dishwashing machines.

22. Reference: Attachment 1 - PWS, Section 5.5.3.8.11 Recycle cardboard, office paper, new spaper, glass, plastic, tin cans, and aluminum (cans, containers and foil).

Who is responsible for providing all trash bins, including bins for proper recycling of all above-listed items?

The Government through DPW.

23. Who needs to provide the DFAC equipment for the Dining facilities as shown on the site visit?

Please read 5.5 in the PWS

24. Who is responsible for the cleaning of all DFAC seating area? See 5.5.1.4. What is the usual headcount per DFAC as shown? No usual headcount, it differs per task order. Are they similar to those in HTA? In case there is a breakdown of such equipment on the weekend, who will be supposed to be reached out for? COR

25. Is all equipment in good working condition? Yes, and when not the government provides maintenance and repair

26. From who to sign over the facilities? This is not relevant to pricing. How many of such facilities might be open for an exercise? Depends on task order, 1 DFAC can support 500 participants.

27. To fulfill the remote services please explain the distances between the food preparation areas and the issuing location? Depends on where the exercise location is taking place. The average distance is approximately 20 minutes drive time between food preparation area to the issuing location; however as much as 50 minutes for 1 particular training range.

28. Do we need to serve the food at each location or set up a proper serving area? Serve at each location How many locations could there be in total? Dependent on the exercise, location and number of participants.

29. Are the roads always cleared to reach each location on time? Roads are cleared by the garrison and is not under the control of the requiring unit

30. What are the usual serving hours within the DFAC and at the remote locations to calculate total length of each shift? Dependent on the schedule per task order of the exercise / training

31. Is there a need of midnight meals/soups? 5.5.3 Full Service Field Dining The Contractor shall prepare and provide meals in accordance with the Government provided schedule(s), for morning, afternoon, evening and late-night, established for each delivery order in accordance with the ROM and/or task order. Ingredients and UGR-As, Meals Ready to Eat, and UGR- H&Ss shall be provided by the Government. A Strength and Feeder Report DA Form 5913 shall be filled out and submitted to the Class I Food Manager daily NLT 2100 for each feeding location.

Meals shall be prepared and served IAW with all applicable regulations. (Deliverable A018)

32. As there might be multiple remote locations with multiple different headcounts, do we need to track and send a daily feeding report? PWS 5.5.2.3.3 Headcount The Contractor shall conduct headcount training per food service regulation AR 30-22 Field Feeding Program.

33. Please explain which health certificates are required for all kitchen personnel? All training such as (1) ServSafe for Managers certification or equivalent, (2) food handlers annual training certificates, and (3) health certificates shall be documented by employee.

34. Will the Contractor be required to provide cooling/freezer and dry storage containers for the DFAC in addition to the already available space within the DFAC seemed to be limited, especially when required to store food over the weekends for three days? Per PWS paragraphs under 5.5 5.5.1.2 facilities, major kitchen appliances such as oven-double stack, freezer, refrigerator, icemaker, griddle plate, coffee maker, food prep table, food storage rack, hot serving line and cold serving line will be provided by the Government for use by the contractor.

35. Do we need to pick up all food at the TISA with our own certified Frigo truck? Yes. TISA has changed its name to SSMO. Subsistence Supply Management Office.

At both bases? Which are the usual opening days and hours for receiving food from TISA and how to sign for it to whom? Picking up from the SSMO is usually Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. However the SSMO may be closed on a Federal and Local National Holiday/Observance.

In this case the SSMO will let the unit COR know what the schedule for pick up is and then the unit COR must let the Contractor know what days is authorized for picking up food.

36. What to be done after each training with the left overs, whose responsibility irregardless of transport, storage etc would this be? Per PWS 5.5.3.4.3 Clean spills and remove soiled dinnerware occasionally left by diners. How this is done is the obligation of the contractor.

37. Please describe provided food type to plan what additional equipment might be required.

Please see the PWS section 5.5 that gives you a general idea of what utensils are needed

38. Is it required to provide daily checklists of all products and measures per each facility?

No, just field kitchens

39. Please confirm that the ADR certified drivers also need to be Trainer on the provided HMMT fuel trucks. NO

40. Please confirm all additional safety equipment such as eye washing devices,fire extinguishers etc. need to be provided by us. NO

41. Please.explain on how are the procedures in regard of the weekly technical inspection of the provided vehicles. Please explain which part to provide the required AQUA GIO test in case of helicopter refueling and how many of such test kits. Contracting doesn’t understand this question and is not applicable to this contract

42. Who is responsible to repeat the testing until required percentage is reached? What are the procedures in case a certain truck doesn't reach the acceptable results? . Contracting doesn’t understand this question and is not applicable to this contract

43. Please explain how many refueling points for vehicles might occur during bigger exercises eg simultaneously in HTA and GTA and Ambach? What is an estimate of required opening hours of such? NA Vendor will not operate a refueling point

44. To better understand daily working hours/ workload of the drivers, please explain the potential distances between the ranges in GTA where daily refueling services might be required?

Within 3-5 km of each other

45. We are aware that eg the TAC site 17 is the forest and in winter time most difficult spot to reach due its exposed position on a hill, how many kilometers is a whole circuit around the impact area and eg from the TAC site to the refueling point in case refueling might be required?

Est 20km

46. How to and who is authorised to receive fuel? Unit

47. Does this count for each fuel farm? Yes, this counts for the fuel point

48. How to maintain the fuelcards and keep them valid? NA – QR code

49. Do we have to prepare a daily fuel report and send such per location summarised to the COR/ Fuel farm/ unit? yes

50. Would there be a spot available at each TA to set up an adminstrative/ small dry storage/ HAZMAT container,ideally where an sufficient network coverage for sending emails is existing?

51. As we saw there are restrictions to use the tank roads, during training days and of course during winter times as the road is mainly gravel and not serviced regular,especially in the HTA to reach the various remote locations such as Raversdorf, MUD hut, IED lane etc. with partially steep roadshow to fulfill the usually daily refueling services and who gives permission? Through the COR

52. Do the refueling services for aircrafts happen at night? Possibly Will there be hot refueling, Cold and Hot may be done by the contactor Star or any other special procedure? No Do the drivers need to be trained on these? No

53. How many fuel trucks/ drivers and co-drivers are regular needed for an exercise?

Currently there are 2 truck (1 JP8 / 1 DF2) That is a vendor decision.

54. In case there is spillage who is responsible to cover these and what are the procedures?

Whomever caused it; per Garrison SOP

55. Do we need to set up HAZMAT Containers? Where to dispose dirty rags, spillage sand etc.? No

56. Is all provided fuel JP8, also for the contractor provided equipment? No

57. Before returning to the refueling areas from the "box" do we need to wash the trucks each time at the wash rack before entering main post? No

58. When parking the vehicles- is there a designated hard stand at each TA? No; but designated area

59. Who is providing the required cones, grounding etc.? All equipment required for safe operation comes with vehicle

60. Ref: Government-provided tents.

Are these A frames, GP Medium, Medium Large with Y- Poles? Please provide exact location of the issuing warehouse(s) and the distances from these to the potential areas where they need to be erected (Albertshof- Base Camp East/west in HTA, Mud Hut, Enselwang , Raversdorf etc.)

and the Ranges/ Locations in GTA to calculate properly needed time and distances for delivery and returning the tents. This information is not public information and will be provided to the awardee

61. Moreover, as all of those tents need usually between 40 -50 sandbags for proper installations to avoid flapping side walls, who will provide the sand and tools and will fill up the sandbags? Unit Also please clarify if those come with proper stakes in right sizes and quantities.

Yes What actions should be taken following the completion of training with sandbags and stakes? Return to ESC

62. Do the government-provided tents also require smoke detectors? No

63. Where do certified water sources come from? Gov’t; on post

64. Who is doing the interior cabling for the drop lights and outlets? Contractor Will these cables be provided ? No Who is responsible and accountable and will sign for all equipment taken from the PBO? Unit What are the procedures, if materials are taken from the training units? None

65. If government-provided heaters are used, who is responsible to empty the drip pans during and after the exercises? Unit As these are usually refueled with fuel cans and nozzles, which easily slip off the outlet of the can- who is responsible for any spillage? User Who needs to provide fire extinguishers for those heaters? Unit What are the procedures, if any of these are insufficient or break down? Unit issue How to get these additional costs covered? Are there any back up machines as an exchange during night hours and weekends won’t be possible? ESC question What are the maximum running hours of these heaters? ESC question To keep the tents warm enough during winter months they might be running 24/7? YES Does this necessitate a manual refueling crew every 8-10 hours using fuel cans, along with a requirement for double the capacity of cans compared to the internal tank capacity of the heaters, or is immediate refueling via one of the fueling trucks required? NO Additionally, how and where should these cans be stored at each location? By unit

66. Is there a need to transport the cots and all other material from the Property book office/ to and reverse to the intended camp areas? Yes How to do this in case of strong weather and icy roads? Do we have to set up all delivered materials, such as COTS, tables, chairs , trash cans, room dividers etc.? YES How many of these are usually, if at all requested to be transported to and from the sides? 1- 500 Who has to provide ratchet straps / packaging materials for proper transport? Contractor Does this usually require a covered box truck to keep all cots, tables, chairs free from humidity and dirt and free of dust in the summer? Not required Who is responsible to replace eventually damaged and/or lost materials? Part 3 PWS, Contractor

67. Is there a chance to set up an office on each TA with internet connection to have a distribution hub and a place for our crew for taking a break, washing hands, using a latrine storing materials, tools etc.? Yes. The Contractor or Subcontractor may use the field kitchens as a break area when not engaged in food preparation.

Might there be housing provided during the exercises, either as office space or to have at least the capability to have a night shift on ground on each TA without sharing facilities with the training units? NO

68. How many busses are used in regular exercises minimum. The number of the buses depend on length of exercise and type of exercise. Maximum and average on both TA’s? Does the schedule need to be adjusted each time to the single requirement of the units, or is there a fix schedule? Each unit training requirement will determine number of busses, schedule, and routes..

How much time is acceptable to send a replacement bus in the very likely case of a flat tire due to the sharp gravel being used on the tank trail/ This counts especially for the GTA? 1 hr Who is the responsible POC usually for ordering the busses? COR

69. Is there a chance to get base access passes for our crew to avoid daily checking of the access roaster list? Yes What are the requirements in regards of nationality, working permissions, background check etc.? Per PWS paragraph 1.6.3 access to U.S. installations and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized by Host Nation law to work in that country. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances in accordance with Army in Europe (AE) Regulation 190-16 (AE Regulation 190-16) Installation Access Control or (AE) Regulation 604-1 for Germany specific contracts, will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations and controlled areas.

We assume only NATO member state nationalities and EU member state personnel is allowed to enter base. Does the German labor law apply in regard of the minimum salary regulations/ daily workload/ maximum workdays in a row etc.? How this will be checked and approved in advance? No, not only EU and NATO member states are allowed access but they must be escorted by authorized personnel with sign-in privileges. Syria, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, and anyone with a refugee passport are not permitted on base, even when escorted.

Access will be denied if personnel have any criminal infractions.

70. Who is responsible for overseeing MHE equipment during unloading operations if no operator is requested? The COR What are the daily working hours for the operator, when required? Depends on the requirement. Please read the section in PWS 1.5.6 that talks about operating hours How to transport flood lights on the public street with civilian vehicles between the areas or to the area in Amberg? In accordance with local laws.